By the way, doctor: Do inversion tables work?
What do you think about using inversion tables to relieve back pain?
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Ask the doctor: Is my LDL too low?
I am a 59-year-old man. The results of my latest blood test showed that my LDL cholesterol was 67, which was flagged as low. (I do not take any cholesterol-lowering drugs.) Should I be worried, or do anything to raise my LDL?
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Ask the doctor: Is the term “coronary heart disease” redundant?
I always thought that coronary and heart meant pretty much the same thing. If that’s so, isn’t “coronary heart disease” redundant?
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By the way, doctor: Why don’t statins damage the heart muscle?
I’ve heard that statin drugs can cause muscle damage. Since the heart is a muscle, why don’t statins cause heart damage?
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On call: PSA variability
I’ve been tracking my PSA ever since I turned 50, 11 years ago. Since I just moved from St. Louis to Denver, my next test will be done in a new lab. Will the change in labs affect my levels?
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Ask the doctor: Are some blood vessels more prone to blockages than others?
Are the coronary arteries more prone to developing blockages than arteries elsewhere in the body? When arteries from other parts of the body are used in bypass surgery, does their tendency to become blocked change?
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By the way, doctor: Can I stop getting colonoscopies?
At age 60 I was treated for colon cancer. Since then I’ve had regular colonoscopies with no further sign of colon cancer. I’m now 84 and healthy. Does it make sense to get another colonoscopy?
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On call: Baker’s cyst
I’m 67. Recently, I noticed a soft swelling behind my left knee. I saw an orthopedist who told me I have a Baker’s cyst. He said I don’t need any tests or treatments, but I worry that it may interfere with my tennis. Should I ignore it or get treatment?
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By the way, doctor: Can you give me some advice about omega-3s?
I am confused about omega-3 fats. Are the different types equally good for you?
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By the way, doctor: Will a fiber supplement interfere with my medications?
I take a fiber supplement, but have heard that I shouldn’t be taking it at the same time as medication. How far apart should I take fiber and medicines such as Plavix and Crestor?
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