ask-the-doctor
I am taking pills to reduce my high blood pressure. They keep it pretty well under control during the day. However, I wake up in the morning with much higher pressure. Is there anything I can do to lower my early morning blood pressure?
My 70-year old sister has had dermatomyositis for more than a year. Her muscles, joints, skin and lungs have been affected. She has not responded well to treatment with steroids and antibiotics. Are there any alternatives?
Over the past few months I have noticed that my toes feel “tight,” almost “crunched” together. They look fine, but I fear this may be the beginning of hammertoes. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
I take Synthroid for thyroid disease that was diagnosed 4 years ago. Recently my husband lost his job, and with it our health insurance. What will happen if I’m unable to take Synthroid because I cannot afford it? Is there a substitute?
I recently had an abdominal ultrasound exam to see if I had gallstones. No gallstones, but my spleen was enlarged. What might cause this?
Does Viagra work for women who have sexual problems caused by an antidepressant?
At least once a week I experience a bout of dizziness. The room spins and I feel like I will fall. It is very sudden and random. The only thing I take is 5 mg of melatonin at night to help me sleep. Have you ever heard of melatonin causing this?
I had a brain MRI recently. It showed focal gliosis. What is this? How will it affect me?
How can I deal with my fear of the dentist?
I’ve read that urban environments are associated with schizophrenia. Does city living really cause schizophrenia?