Month: December 2015

My husband was recently told there is a connection between psoriasis and back pain. Could you please explain this?

What causes calcifications in the breast?

I have recurring blisters on my head. At first, I thought they might be due to my new pillows, but they continued to appear after I chose a non-allergenic pillow. The blisters are painful to the touch and take about 5 days to go away. What could they be?

I am on the pill, but got concerned when I read that high estrogen levels cause cancer. Is this true? Is it safer to use a progesterone-only pill? Are there any harmful effects of a high progesterone level?

For the last decade, I’ve had a burning sensation during intercourse and afterward when I urinate. It only lasts for about 15 to 30 minutes after intercourse, and then I am fine. I’ve been checked for bladder infections but nothing was found. What are other possible causes?

Is acupuncture medically proven to be a long-term solution for muscle pain?

What could be causing my right hand to be very swollen for several weeks? I have experienced no pain, no injury, and no bug bites.

I am a 66-year-old woman. My heart rate is in the fifties at times. Is this normal?

How safe are ACE inhibitors? Do they present potential long-term side-effects?

What kind of mattress do you recommend for a person suffering from chronic low back pain?