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Ask the Nurse Archive
Menstruation and Digestion Issues
August 23, 2011 at 6:06pm
Before my period begins, I experience digestion issues, including gas and diarrhea. How can I prevent or minimize these issues?
Carbohydrates and a Healthy Diet
August 23, 2011 at 6:04pm
Can you please explain how carbohydrates affect our weight and how to figure out how many carbs you should have in your daily diet?
Vivelle dot and thin skin
August 23, 2011 at 5:58pm
I am 55, post-menopausal and have been on the lowest dose of Vivelle-dot patch for 18 months. My skin is quite thin, most notably on the inner thighs, which appears striated and is tender and is prone to pimples. Would a higher dosage patch encourage the skin to thicken?
Vitamin B12
August 23, 2011 at 5:56pm
How much is too much B-12? Does taking B-12 pills help one have more energy?
Swollen cervix
August 23, 2011 at 5:53pm
What are the most common causes for a swollen cervix without other symptoms?
Bone pain in the hips
August 23, 2011 at 5:47pm
I am 71 and beginning to have some pain in my hips. I exercise three hours a week and walk 1/2 mile each day. Is it better to push through the pain or better to lay off for a day?
Pagets Disease
August 23, 2011 at 5:46pm
I would like to know what Paget’s Disease is and what the symptoms are.
laryngopharyngeal reflux
August 23, 2011 at 5:42pm
Is there a cure for LPR (Laryngopharyngeal) reflux? I am not a medication person and do not want to take Zantac forever.
Estradiol Vaginal Ring
August 23, 2011 at 5:39pm
I am an Estring (Estradiol Vaginal Ring) user. I have great difficulty removing it myself. Will it make a difference if I wait until my regular exam to have it removed? It will be 3 weeks later than the 3 month time period? I suppose the medication will be depleted by then. But is it that critical?
Long term Hormone replacement therapy
August 23, 2011 at 5:36pm
I am almost 65 and have stopped taking hormone replacement therapy after 20 years. I am sleepless and suffering from hot flashes. What can I take to lessen these effects?