Category: ask-the-doctor

What is your opinion about taking fish oil supplements to prevent heart disease?

I have a harder time hearing people when I am in a crowded noisy room. At other times, I hear fine. Should I get my hearing tested?

I am confused about when a person should start drug therapy to lower cholesterol. It used to be based on a number. What is the latest?

My systolic blood pressure is high in the morning (about 165). But in the evening it drops to 100. I take 2 blood pressure medicines daily. Do I need to worry?

I sit at a desk all day at work. My doctor tells me I need to exercise for 30 minutes at least 5 times per week. I do not exercise at all now. That seems an impossible goal for me. Any suggestions?

I started having side effects of a drug that was prescribed to me. I stopped taking the drug but the side effects are still there. How long does it take for a drug to be out of your system?

I have a persistent leathery rash with itching. My doctor says I have neurodermatitis? What does that mean? How is it treated?

Is there a difference between the prescription Zoloft and the generic version? I think the generic version is causing me to gain weight. Does that happen?

I have pounding in my ear when I lay my head down. What can cause this?

I’ve never had children. Does this mean that I will go through menopause later than women who’ve had children?