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### Human:\nwhat do i need to know about my egg supply when considering pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: understanding your egg supply both origins and ways in which egg number declines can help you to decide your next steps on the pathway to parenthood. women have their lifetime supply of eggs when they are babies inside their mother. eggs are a time-limited and time-released supply: time-limited because all women will someday go through menopause and time-released because each month only a small group of eggs gain the ability to compete to ovulate. as egg number declines with aging the group of eggs competing to ovulate each month gets smaller. with a smaller group of eggs competing each month women tend to ovulate sooner and have fewer days between periods. eventually there are periods of time where an egg is not available and women will start skipping periods. eventually there is not an egg available to ovulate and a woman will no longer have periods. fertility testing includes tests for egg number and egg release. test of egg number include fsh (follicle stimulating hormone) and amh (antimullerian hormone). fsh is the hormone that pushes eggs to move toward ovulation. when egg supply is low fsh goes up. fsh is high in menopause. amh is made by eggs at an earlier stage in their journey toward ovulation. amh is higher in women with more eggs and lower in women with fewer eggs. amh is undetectable in menopause. tests of egg release include progesterone. progesterone is a hormone that is made by the ovary after ovulation. if a woman has an elevated progesterone one week before her period she is ovulating. if she does not she needs to see her doctor to find out why she is not ovulating. the group of eggs that have the ability to ovulate will only compete if they receive the correct signals. a physician will test hormone levels and make the necessary adjustments to induce ovulation. egg number tests like amh and fsh predict how well you will respond to fertility drugs because they reflect the number of eggs competing to ovulate. if fsh is high and amh is low a woman does not have many "extra eggs" to respond to medication. if she has regular menstrual cycles with a progesterone proving ovulation she is getting at least one egg out. if we try fertility medications and still get only one egg fertility drugs are not helping to improve chances of pregnancy. as long as she continues to ovulate she has a chance for pregnancy. if she wants to improve her chances after fertility drugs with her own eggs are not helping to increase the number of eggs released she can consider using donated eggs. one percent of women will go through premature ovarian failure (before age 40). a reproductive endocrinologist will test to see why egg number declined early and test to see if other glands (thyroid parathyroid pancreas adrenal) are showing signs of low hormone production. women with pof have a 5-10% lifetime chance of pregnancy if an egg remaining in the ovary gains the ability to ovulate ovulates and meets with sperm. currently there is no way to know when or if this post-ovarian failure ovulation will occur. hearing that egg number is low can be devastating. a second opinion can help increase comfort with the diagnosis. a reproductive psychologist can help to discuss the feelings that arise. egg donation embryo donation and adoption can help women with ovarian failure to build their family. |
### Human:\ncan panic attacks cause hallucinations? . i'm a 15 year old girl and i've always had anxiety but never any panic attacks. last night however i was sitting alone in my sunroom when a large shadow seemed to begin growing before my eyes. it kept growing and i got so terrified. i have never been that scared before. it was true fear in the pit of my stomach. my body was trembling and i could barely move. my heart was racing and i was sweating. i eventually calmed myself by singing. once i was calm i felt very very tired. what was this?\n\n### Assistant: severe psychological events can potentially cause hallucinations but i think it's rather uncommon for a panic attack to do so. it would not be impossible however for you to have the panic attack first and the hallucination to begin afterwards. it's possible that you simply noticed the visual disturbance before the physical sensation of being afraid and that coming down from the panic left you physically or emotionally tired. i would recommend that you tell someone if this happens again since a lot of other things can cause hallucinations. it's possible that this was an isolated incident but it never hurts to be sure <positive_smiley> |
### Human:\ncan a severe anxiety/ panic attack affect your speech for a short period of time. when i talk my speech is off. . i had to major anxiety / panic attacks that affected my speech. however it was for a short period. but every since then when ever i get very upset or hear bad news my speech become mild to severe impared. my doctor gave me the name of this but i forgot. however my family noticed that the anxiety is becoming more severe and it is becoming harder to relate information to me that might upset me. i try not to let thing get to me but i just can't control it. it makes me very moody. home is me\n\n### Assistant: i suffer with anxiety and i find that anxiety may affect your speech because of fear that you may not say the right thing. |
### Human:\ni've been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and i have panic attacks and muscle spasms. what's going on? . i have depression and anxiety. i am on zoloft for it 50mg before this i took lexapro. and both the meds made me see gnats the bugs but they weren't actually there. i've had many symptoms i shouldn't be having from these meds. i have a lot of panic attacks and i get muscle spasms alot mostly at night. what is going on? is there more to this than just depression and anxiety?\n\n### Assistant: all these sympotm your are describing are common with anxiety. they are uncomfortable at first but give the meds a chance to work and you will see that some and maybe all of these symptoms will go away in time. |
### Human:\nwhat to expect? what should we do? . my 4 years old son had 2 bad falls within less than 48 hours where he hit his forehead badly. the first resulted in a cut and the second in a bump. a week after these 2 falls we started to notice that he have hard time remembering words and speaking problem concentrate confusion unable to remember same day events anxiety and complains about his eyes. . it has been 3 months now and some symptoms has improved but most did not (bad days and good days) and we are not sure what to expect here?\n\n### Assistant: i would strongly suggest that you take him to a doctor since he has had lingering problems after the falls. if he has not gotten better after so long it is unlikely to improve by just waiting. |
### Human:\nwhy is my anti-depressant/anxiety medication not working when i am on my period? how do my hormones affect the drug? . i am taking cymbalta for depression and anxiety and i've noticed that about a week before and during my menstrual cycle the medication seems to stop working and my mental state plummets. i should mention that when i wasn't taking an anti-depressant around my period was when i would feel most anxious and suicidal. i don't have a family doctor and my psychiatrist is difficult to get ahold of. i haven't been able to have a physical check-up in many years. i'm 21\n\n### Assistant: hi perhaps you need to have blood test done before you period and when your on your period the blood test would be for hormones. perhaps the problems stem from hormones. sites that may help you <link> <link> <link> you will need to copy these into google. but these could be helpful to you and may help you understand your problem a bit better. have you thought of meditation to help with your problem may be better that drugs. do hope you find some help here. good luck |
### Human:\ni have anxiety/depression. i am coming off paxil going on zoloft experiencing severe shock like dizziness. awful feeling of spinning head. not really dizzy more like a shocking feeling in my head. it makes me very naucious and bad headache. along with neck/shoulder discomfort. been off paxil now for about 1 1/2 weeks and been on zoloft same amount. am i feeling bad because of coming off the paxil or going on the zoloft?\n\n### Assistant: hi check the side effects of the drug it should be there if its not get back to your doctor asap but also google natural ways out of anxiety/depression if you can get one of these working you could give up the drugs your find that even meditation works. but if you do this just come of the drugs very slowly but cutting back the amount each day over 4 weeks. do hope this helps. good luck |
### Human:\ncan anxiety attack be confused with heart attack?\n\n### Assistant: yes they can. in fact people experiencing their first anxiety attack often believe they're having a heart attack. symptoms of the two conditions are very similar. if you've never had an anxiety or panic attack before and therefore have not experienced the symptoms you should always err on the side of caution and seek emergency medical attention. granted a heart attack in a younger person would be quite rare but as the old adage goes: better safe than sorry. once you've had a panic attack you can recognize the symptoms of it when it occurs. however no one should attempt to self-diagnose a heart attack versus a panic attack. if you're not sure always call for emergency responders. keep in mind the symptoms of a heart attack can go away on their own. if you've experienced symptoms you believed were a heart attack but then cleared up do not assume you had a panic attack instead. you need to get checked out by a health care professional. wishing you well! |
### Human:\ncan you lactate during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: in the third trimester some pregnant women begin to leak colostrum (coh-loss-truhm) from their breasts. colostrum is the first milk that your breasts produce for the baby. it is a thick yellowish fluid containing antibodies that protect newborns from infection. |
### Human:\nwhat causes back pain in pregnant women?\n\n### Assistant: there are many possible reasons pregnant women may experience back or spinal pain. here are some of the more likely causes: weight gain. during a healthy pregnancy women typically gain between 25 and 35 pounds. this added weight must be supported by the spine which can result in discomfort in your lower back. further the weight of the growing baby and uterus puts pressure on the blood vessels and nerves in the pelvis and back. changes in posture. as your uterus becomes heavier your center of gravity changes. you may gradually -- perhaps without noticing -- begin to adjust your posture and the way you move. this may result in back pain or strain. hormone changes. during pregnancy your body produces a hormone called relaxin that allows ligaments in the pelvic area to relax and the joints to become looser in preparation for the birth process. the same hormone can cause ligaments that support the spine to loosen leading to instability and pain. muscle separation. as the uterus expands two parallel sheets of muscles (the rectal abdominis muscles) which run from the rib cage to the pubic bone may separate along the center seam. this separation may worsen back pain. stress. emotional stress can cause muscle tension in the back which may be felt as back pain or back spasms. you may find that you experience an increase in back pain during stressful periods of your pregnancy. |
### Human:\nis hypersomnia associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. i took 2 sleeping test. 1 at night and everything was good. i took the day time nap test and every time it was time to take a nap i feel asleep with 5 minutes. so the results was that i have hypersomnia. now the question is if i am diagnosed with hypersomnia is it associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. i do have depression anxiety and diabetes. i had problems staying awake and having issues of forgetting or lose concentration. i do not excersize often after retirement from the military.\n\n### Assistant: most helpful answer chronic fatigue along with diabetes and depression can play a big role in your problems. also the medications that you maybe on could also be a factor. i've got ibsd cfs fibromyalgia herniated disc gerd ddepression sleep apnea vitamin deficiencies 2nd to ibsd and many other health problems. i have periods where i can sleep anywhere from 48-72 hrs straight. i used to take provigil when i worked graveyards. when i've spoke to my doctor about this he looks at me as if i'm either crazy or lying. have you tried any meds for this? |
### Human:\ni experience extreme sadness and anxiety after my period. is this normal? i am currently on the pill camrese\n\n### Assistant: it's normal to an extent. hormones rage when before/during/ and after menstruating. even though you are on the pill you may not be getting enough of the hormones that you need to balance things out. maybe try a stronger pill or maybe even low dose. if that doesnt work you may need to tal;k to your doctor about getting you something to help control that. like psych meds. hope this helps! good luck |
### Human:\ncould i have depression or anxiety. when i get upset i'm like that for two or three weeks. i worry to the point where i get a headache and my stomach starts to feel weird. i blame myself for everything that happens even if it's not my fault. sometimes my hands twitch but not very often. but thee are times where my chest hurts a tad bit. could it just be a nervous condition? am i over thinking things?\n\n### Assistant: hi i think you find we all do this its a part of life but if your taken it to the extreme's then it giving you these problems bet you even get lose bowels well that's the nervous bit. but if you think you need some help just google natural ways out of anxiety and depression there's lots of ways you can do it even meditation could help. but when you get a problem don't sleep on it because you wont it will keep you awake if your getting this just get up and watch tv even if its 1. 30 it takes your mind of it just do an hour then get back to bed and sleep. hope there's some help here. good luck |
### Human:\ni have a pill that i brought to work that i hope is an antianexiety pill. the only markings on it is 1g321 or ig321. would you be able to tell me what pill i have in my pill container? i can not remember what it is. it is a white capsule with either 1g3121 or ig321 on it. it is 100 mg. i think it pay be a pain pill that i got 3 months ago that i take only on occasion. i am hoping it might be a anti anxiety pill as i forgot mine at home!\n\n### Assistant: call the pharmacist that filled this prescription for you. they have a list of your medications and may be able to quickly identify it. many generic medications now used by pharmacies will have conflicting numbers or colors and the accurate identification of this drug is really vital. you should never take anything that (a) was not specifically prescribed for you and (b) not in the original labled child-proof container that the pharmacy provided. |
### Human:\ndoes neurontin treat anxiety and depression\n\n### Assistant: i have taken 600 mg. of this medication 3x's per day for over 15 years for back pain. neurontin is an anti seizure medication. as with some other prescriptions a doctor may prescribe a medication for disorders other than their original intended use. this practice is referred to as "off-label". i am very familiar with this medication and its uses but have not heard of neurontin being used to treat anxiety or depression. although i am not an expert there is nothing to stop a doctor from prescribing neurontin for depression or anxiety. the link below will access a webmd article describing neurontin (gabapentin) in more detail. <link> |
### Human:\ni am 37 and trying to get pregnant for a year and a half. will clomid be effective if i have been ovulating normally? . we have a 4 year old daughter and had no problems conceiving her. both my husband and i were tested and our results were within normal limits.\n\n### Assistant: in many cases unexplained infertility is associated with an age-related decline in fertility. unlike sperm that are being made continuously eggs are all made before a woman is born. as a woman ages her eggs age which results in embryos that make mistakes in cell division more often. this causes more unrecognized miscarriages (infertility) recognized miscarriages and down's syndrome as women age. the average age that women show up complaining of unexplained infertility is around 34-36 years old. for this reason a common theme in counteracting the age-related decline in fertility is increasing the number of eggs that a woman recruits each month. clomid is a drug that corrects some ovulation problems and it also occasionally increases the number of eggs that a woman recruits. it is a fairly safe and inexpensive first step. however many women will eventually need to use gonadotropins (fsh) to increase the number of eggs. this is call controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and can be followed by intercourse insemination or oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer. the differences between these therapies is the probability of success each month the risk of multiple gestation or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and the cost of the therapy. your doctor can help you navigate these options. |
### Human:\ncan anxiety keep a man from being able to ejactulate or maintain an erection? . my boyfriend knows that him not being able to ejaculate whenever we have sex makes me feel like it is because i am unattractive. he was not sexually active for several years before i came along. is it my fault in the sense of making him worry so badly about not being able to and upsetting me that he loses his erection altogether?\n\n### Assistant: this can be a complicated issue but yes anxiety could be one of the major underlying issues. made worse over time. it would be in your best interest as a couple for him to see his medical provider first (to rule out any organic reasons) perhaps followed by some couple counseling. you may have to lovingly coerce him to do both. |
### Human:\ni have to burp often as i am speaking to a crowd. public speaking is part of my job. how do i stop the gas? . i do not feel like i have anxiety over speaking in front of people. the burping is a bit gross and very annoying for me. i make sure i do not drink a coke before speaking only water.\n\n### Assistant: hi i remember reading something on gas and burping and this was it. the link <link> please give it read some of the things to do are quite simple. do hope it helps you. good luck |
### Human:\ncan stree anxiety depression cause diverticulitis?\n\n### Assistant: diverticulitis is thought to be caused by a lack of fiber in the diet. as we get older pressure on the intestine walls increases causing pain cramping constipation and bloating. there is no mention by the medical community that depression stress or anxiety contributes to the development of diverticulitis. with that said i have my own opinion on the subject. that is: the body is a wonderful machine that best operates when all organs are working at peak efficiency and in a synergistic manner. being anxious depressed and full of stress are emotional conditions that negatively influence our overall health including the development of diverticulitis symptoms. here are some suggestions to consider: obtain a diverticulitis diet from your doctor reduce stress in your life drink at least 64 ounces of water daily talk with a trained professional to evaluate your depression. perhaps you may require medication to kick-start your mood out the depressive state. exercise as much as you can. i believe that our psychological well-being affects our overall physical well-being. |
### Human:\nwhat would cause a 61 yr old male to all of a sudden be terrified to be alone? . is for some reason terrified to be alone. he often outa the blue starts crying. when asked y he says he don't know. he doesn't have any physical pain. he don't have any viral or bacterial. sickness. or symptoms. he does have bad anxiety. loss of appitite and sleeps almost constantly. he has become really needy im guessing anxiety and depression. but why or how just like that causing such dramatic change in behavior in a matter of a few days?\n\n### Assistant: i would suggest getting him evaluated by his physician sooner rather than later. there are several different things that can cause this type of sudden behavior change but diagnosis will probably require a test or two. good luck! |
### Human:\nawake during colonoscopy. reason given was tolerance to my nueropathy and anxiety meds. is this possible? . meds are clonazepam and duloxetine. just added gabapentin.\n\n### Assistant: unfortunately you're not alone. my last colonoscopy and endoscopy i was wide awake and felt everything it wasn't fun to say the least! i recently had a endoscopy and the nurse said a few of the other nurses had the procedure without any meds. she also stated they have patients who've requested no medication! it was very uncomfortable to say the least. i'm on a fentanyl patch so it's very hard to sedate me. |
### Human:\nwhat are some of the reasons for bed rest during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: there are several reasons why your doctor might want you to be on bed rest. for example your doctor may recommend bed rest if you experience early contractions which could be signs of preterm labor or if you have had previous pregnancies that ended in miscarriage still birth or premature birth. if you are expecting multiples -- two or more babies -- your pregnancy may be considered high risk and your doctor will monitor you closely. if you develop any problems your doctor might place you on bed rest. following are some other reasons your doctor may advise bed rest: preeclampsia. a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure protein in the urine and swelling particularly in the legs and face. preeclampsia occurs in up to 8% of pregnancies usually during the second half of pregnancy. vaginal bleeding. a problem with several possible causes including placenta previa a complication in which the placenta grows in the lowest part of the uterus and covers all or part of the opening to the cervix; or placental abruption a complication in which the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is ready to be born. incompetent cervix. a weak cervix that may open prematurely. cervical effacement. softening or thinning of the cervix which is one of the first signs of labor. poor fetal development. a test or procedure that indicates a medical complication. |
### Human:\nwhen should i seek treatment from a doctor for back pain during my pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: back pain itself usually is not a reason to call your doctor; however there are some situations where back pain signals a serious problem that requires your doctor's attention. you should call your doctor right away if you experience any of the following: severe pain increasingly severe pain or pain that begins abruptly rhythmic cramping pains. in rare cases severe back pain may be related to problems such as pregnancy-associated osteoporosis vertebral osteoarthritis or septic arthritis. rhythmic pains may be a sign of preterm labor. if you are experiencing any of these problems it's important to be checked by your doctor. |
### Human:\nis there a safe and effective herbal alternative to using anxiety medication such as zoloft? . my doctor prescribed me zoloft over a year ago for anxiety but said that she only wanted me to use it for one year then try to go without it. i stopped it in october and was fine for a while now my anxiety has returned. instead of going back on zoloft my mother-in-law mentioned trying an herbal alternative however i want a professional opinion as to whether or not there is a safe and effective herbal alternative that is okay to take.\n\n### Assistant: hi just google natural ways out of anxiety your find loads of help read through them and pick just one way don't do a mix and match your get in a state. hope this helps. good luck |
### Human:\ncan vitamin k inj cause state of anxiety\n\n### Assistant: simply put. no vitamin k is absolutely necessary to your health and well being. your anxiety is most likely caused by your mind alone. |
### Human:\ndoes depression go away? . i have suffered from depression and anxiety for almost 20 years. it seems like with all the research i've been doing lately that depression comes in episodes however mine is always there. i have been on two kinds of anti-depressants and tried more than once to get off them but has never turned out well. should it go away or is it a life long illness?\n\n### Assistant: look i wouldn't worry if you can't get off antidepressants diabetics can't come off insulin & if you feel good stay on them as a friend of mine told me once you can't tell when my son is on medication but you can tell when he comes off it i have experienced this too so i know what you mean i have had bad depression due to a bad relationship & coming off sleeping pills as using them to help me cope not for sleeping if i get married then i will worry about them then my dr said if you are happy on them & they causing no problem stay on them it's nothing to be ashamed of just be careful who you tell though as some people very unkind. hope this helps |
### Human:\ndoes depression go away? . i have suffered from depression and anxiety for almost 20 years. it seems like with all the research i've been doing lately that depression comes in episodes however mine is always there. i have been on two kinds of anti-depressants and tried more than once to get off them but has never turned out well. should it go away or is it a life long illness?\n\n### Assistant: hi have a look at this you need to google natural way out of depression and natural ways out of anxiety or do it for both lots to read just find a path and stick with it see how you get on but you would need to be off the drugs when you do them. all you can do is try but if your trying its a path you can follow. do hope this helps. good luck |
### Human:\ni don't feel "right". is this general anxiety? . i overanalyze everything. if i say something wrong or do something that didn't even feel wrong in the moment i'll be reliving it for hours or days. and it's not just the things that happened today or a few days ago. it's stuff that happened years ago too. i feel like i'm getting worked up over nothing but i can't make it go away. i've had a phobia since i was little and i had my first major panic attack when i was 13. can those lead to general anxiety? could i have general anxiety?\n\n### Assistant: luckylucas first have you had any traumatic experiences in the past few years? you describe reliving these exeriences for days and in one case you mention this has been going on for years. do you suffer from hypervigilence (always looking over your shoulder) to see if anything frightening is there. do you see on tv in public hear conversations or noises that remind you of a traumatic event. do you have startled responses to certain stimuli that remind you of traumatic issues. is your sleep good or bad. do you anger easily or isolate yourself? if so you may want to see a psychologist or psychiatrist and have an evaluation for ptsd. disorders like phobias panic attacks depression and obsessive compulsive behaviors are very much a part of the ptsd syndrome. the key to your question is "i cant make it go away" which is a classic example of ptsd. these are called intrusive thoughts; you cannot get rid of. ordinarily treatment for gad panic attack and ocd are very treatable with therapy and medication. however ptsd is one of only two memory based disorders in dsm-5. the other is dementia or alzheimer's disease. basically what i am saying is you cannot erase a memory is why ptsd is usually a life long disorder with no cure. the best treatment is a combination of medications and management of your symptoms. i hope this helps. patrick4287 licensed psychologist |
### Human:\nsharp right testicle pain to scared to go to sleep and its 4am. about 20 minutes ago i was just walking around in my house and out of nowhere my right testicle starting having sharp pain. the sharp pain its self only lasted about 5 minutes but now every few minutes i have a dull aching behind that testicle and it seems to be angled differently then my other one and it is sitting higher as well. . of course i have bad anxiety problems so i did some research online and seen about testicle torsion and i'm to scared to sleep. its not severe pain but noticable.\n\n### Assistant: if this is a testiclar torsion you need to go to the er. now. a torsion is a medical emergency unfortunately i have no way to reach out and examine you and order a doppler ultrasound to make the diagnosis. |
### Human:\ni need help with my anxiety. i have borderline personality disorder. i recently moved out on my own; i am miserable. my anxiety is the worst it has ever been. i can feel myself getting more depressed. i am already on zoloft but that doesnt help at all anymore. i am so edgy and it hurting my relationships with everyone around me. please help! i don't know how much longer i can stand all of this. i want to be a successful adult and be able to take care of myself but everyday it doesnt seem like i am ever going to be able to\n\n### Assistant: firstly congrats on being independent and living on your own. its a big step but a great one. and at times yes you may feel down or irritated but this can all be helped! your anxiety can also be controlled and personally i think you should be doing this through eating the right foods including lots of raw fruit and vegetables dairy free milk such as oat milk soy milk almond milk or if you do not like that at least low or no fat milk. cut out on all processed foods that contain presertitives flavours or flavor enhancers artificial colors added sugar and high salts. this all has effects on the body and is un-natural. just changing what you eat will help your thought processes. decent exercise is also a great way to relieve anxiety and depression. doing good will make you feel good! and lots of good un-interupted sleep is very important too. at least 8-10 hours. i dont think the zoloft is doing you any good. these are synthetic chemicals that do more damage to your head and body in the long run. join a yoga class or do some volunteer work. getting out and meeting people will make you feel good. try to learn something new everyday and keep your mind active. don't let bad thoughts get in the way of enjoying this precious life you have. hope this helps you in some way <positive_smiley> keep positive! |
### Human:\ni am a generally healthy 27 year old who has had multiple normal ecg's. am i fine? . i suffer anxiety attacks and am a hyperchondriac. during the height if panic attacks i have gone into hospital for ecg. all have come back fine and normal. i also was able to organise a chest xray and blood tests. all normal. should i feel assured that my heart is fine and stop worrying about it or is there other tests i should really do to be sure?\n\n### Assistant: i certainly do not know enough about you or your case to pronounce you "well" and free of all cardiac disease. if you are worried about the status of your heart see a cardiologist and have an ecg taken on a treadmill. if the cardiologist pronounces you heart-healthy then you can be assured that all is well. |
### Human:\ni need help with my anxiety. i have borderline personality disorder. i recently moved out on my own; i am miserable. my anxiety is the worst it has ever been. i can feel myself getting more depressed. i am already on zoloft but that doesnt help at all anymore. i am so edgy and it hurting my relationships with everyone around me. please help! i don't know how much longer i can stand all of this. i want to be a successful adult and be able to take care of myself but everyday it doesnt seem like i am ever going to be able to\n\n### Assistant: hi google this natural ways out of anxiety by doing this you could come off your drugs and by doing that your be doing your body a big favour. when you look through these just pick a path you think that would be best for you don't mix them up. you could even try meditation as a way out of it. do hope this helps you. good luck |
### Human:\ncan your arteries go from normal to clogged in 7 months? i was told i was fine and now i'm scared it has changed. i went to the cardiologist about seven months ago. i had 2 ekgs and an electrocardiogram. everything was normal. i had a very emotionally stressful week and the entire week i've had anxiety issues. during the anxiety i had slight chest pain on my left side. i woke up one morning and i my pectoral muscles were tight and felt like i had a strong workout without working out. during the next 6 days i've had pain and tingling in my arm/under my armpit. is this just a reaction on my anxiety\n\n### Assistant: hi i m not a cardiologist or anything but due to my experience with anxiety i can tell you that it had caused my heart to beat so fast that it made my chest hurt and i felt short of breath. to answer your question to the best of my knowledge arteries do not go from normal to clogged in 7 months unless you have risks such as family history of heart disease not being active and eating unhealthy foods (high in salt and fat). i would recommend however to call up your cardiologist and ask for yourself to get checked out again just to be sure. |
### Human:\nshould i seek immediate medical attention if i am having an anxiety attack due to new medication? . this is my 4th day on new medication. info on medicine says to contact my doctor if i'm having these symptoms but its late and everything is closed. also my chest feels tight and i'm having pain in my left arm.\n\n### Assistant: hi yes go now don't wait. good luck |
### Human:\nshould i seek immediate medical attention if i am having an anxiety attack due to new medication? . this is my 4th day on new medication. info on medicine says to contact my doctor if i'm having these symptoms but its late and everything is closed. also my chest feels tight and i'm having pain in my left arm.\n\n### Assistant: hi yes don't wait. seek help. good luck |
### Human:\ni'm pregnant and don't want to bother my health care provider with "false alarms " but when should i call?\n\n### Assistant: your health care provider is available any time to answer your questions and to ease your concerns about whether or not your contractions are signs of true or false labor. don't be afraid to call your provider if you are not sure what it is you are feeling. he or she may ask you some questions to help determine if you are truly in labor. if there's any question at all it's better to be evaluated by your health care provider. it is essential to call your health care provider at any time if you have: any vaginal bleeding. continuous leaking of fluid or wetness or if your water breaks (can be felt as a "gushing" of fluid). strong contractions every 5 minutes for an hour. contractions that you are unable to "walk through. " a noticeable change in your baby's movement or if you feel less than 10 movements every two hours. any symptoms of contractions if you are not yet 37 weeks. |
### Human:\nis a vegan diet safe during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: the warnings are a bit more urgent for pregnant and lactating women who are vegan. having a vitamin b12 deficiency particularly has been shown to impair neurological development in infants nursed by vegetarian mothers. a lack of vitamin d and calcium also can result in bone demineralization in breastfeeding women. similarly young children (under 5) reared on vegetarian and vegan diets can suffer impaired growth. that's because of a vitamin b12 deficiency which can also result in anemia and rickets. yet a well planned diet can meet all the nutritional needs. absorbable calcium is critical too for vegans and ovo-vegetarians to protect against weak bones that can lead to osteoporosis. |
### Human:\nif prenatal vitamins are extra good for you when you’re pregnant why not take them all the time?\n\n### Assistant: these specially formulated multivitamins are designed to ensure pregnant women get all the extra vitamins and minerals essential for the development of a healthy baby and to meet the increased nutritional needs of mom too. they also benefit women who are trying to become pregnant and new mothers who are breastfeeding. specifically prenatal vitamins deliver a bigger boost of folic acid (between 800 and 1 000 micrograms a day much more than the 400 micrograms a day needed by women of childbearing age) to help prevent neural tube defects and increased iron which helps ward off anemia. they also contain amounts of other vitamins and minerals—including niacin riboflavin thiamin and vitamin c—that may be dangerous. for example vitamins a and d can be harmful when taken in too-large quantities. the rest of us should focus on getting all our nutrients from a rich and varied diet. if you want to fill the nutritional gaps in your diet take a once-daily multivitamin formulated for your age group. |
### Human:\ncan ra medications like implanon affect my ability to get pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: the real question since you have removed the implanon is whether you are getting your menstrual cycle. if not you are not ovulating at this point in time. it may take you longer. rheumatoid arthritis itself should not affect one's ability to conceive however you did not mention the medication you are currently taking. most medications for ra don't cause problems unless you require chemotherapeutic agents. if you are concerned i would recommend you contact your physician to discuss further. |
### Human:\nwhat happens to your bones during pregnancy and breastfeeding?\n\n### Assistant: during pregnancy it's important for a woman to get enough calcium for herself as well as her growing baby. most studies show that while some bone loss may occur during pregnancy a woman usually regains it after giving birth. in fact studies show that having children even as many as 10 does not increase a woman's chance of getting osteoporosis later in life. for women who have pregnancies in their teens the effects on bone health later in life are still not certain. teens have not yet reached peak bone mass. more studies are needed to learn if teen pregnancies can affect future bone health. some women develop a temporary type of osteoporosis during pregnancy. while we do not fully understand what causes this type of osteoporosis it is extremely rare and usually goes away shortly after a woman gives birth. breastfeeding for the recommended 6-12 months has many health benefits for mother and baby. like pregnancy breastfeeding may cause some temporary bone loss. however bone density appears to recover over time and should not cause long-term harm to a woman's bone health. |
### Human:\nhow long should i wait after my pregnancy before having cosmetic surgery?\n\n### Assistant: i think it is reasonable to wait at least six weeks and only with the consent of the patient’s obstetrician. there are changes that the body undergoes after pregnancy as it kind of “shrinks down” if you will and returns to normal pre-pregnancy physiology. typically that is going to take place in the first several weeks and just to make sure we suggest a six-week interval between the delivery and the cosmetic procedure. it is never wrong to wait a bit longer because the patient might not quite feel up to it and has other new responsibilities as a parent. as indicated above a physical examination must be done including blood counts and all the necessary laboratory tests to know that at that point the patient’s body is functioning just as it would had the patient never been pregnant. |
### Human:\ncan you get pregnant while on the pill?\n\n### Assistant: yes you can still get pregnant if you take oral contraception. while birth control pills are an effective method for preventing pregnancy it's very dependent on routine use. if taken exactly as directed the failure rates are extremely low and they're 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. in reality women need to take the pill daily and at nearly the same time of day in order for this method to result in these percentages. more and more studies have shown higher pregnancy rates with oral contraception. one recent study quoted numbers as high as '20 times greater risk of unplanned pregnancy than other forms of birth control' |
### Human:\ncan you get pregnant while on the pill?\n\n### Assistant: even when taken correctly oral contraceptives can have a 5% failure rate and women are known to miss a pill now and then. |
### Human:\ncan you get pregnant while on the pill?\n\n### Assistant: i believe you still can if ur not taking back up |
### Human:\ncan you get pregnant while on the pill?\n\n### Assistant: i believe you can if you are not taking your birth control pills as directed. |
### Human:\nis it safe to have cosmetic surgery when you are pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: the question of whether or not it is wise to have cosmetic surgery while pregnant comes up most often when a patient who is scheduled for surgery finds out that she is pregnant. she then calls us and asks for our advice. nearly all the procedures that we do in elective cosmetic facial surgery are done under anesthesia; it is never wise to have a procedure while pregnant. that is why we do a pregnancy test just prior to the surgery. the chances of aborting the fetus are extremely high if one has a general anesthetic in the first three months of pregnancy. in any event even if one were beyond the first three months it just doesn’t make much sense because the body during pregnancy has changed with respect to circulating levels of hormones. there are blood count issues and a variety of reasons why it makes absolutely no sense to have an elective procedure during pregnancy. even if an operation could be done under local anesthesia i would never undertake such an operation because the local anesthetic itself gets into the blood stream and could possibly enter the fetal circulation. bottom line why ever take a chance? |
### Human:\nare fillers and botox safe to use during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: injectable filling material such as juvéderm restylane radiance and artefill typically do not enter the circulation and therefore it would not appear to be dangerous during pregnancy. understand that the fillers and the wrinkle-softeners botox and dysport are all degraded or metabolized by the body and their end products would not be expected to be injurious any more than any other medication that the mother may be taking. however i am just against any non-essential service being rendered to a patient during pregnancy. in medicine we don’t have 100% certainty as to all the interactions between drugs and the body. so why take the chance? |
### Human:\nam i a high-risk pregnancy because i have hashimoto's disease?\n\n### Assistant: hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland. patients will go through a hyperthyroid period euthyroid period and then eventually a hypothyriod period. many patients with this process will have antibodies that will place the patient at a higher risk of postpartum depression. if you are hypothyroid then you need to make sure you are taking enough replacement to make your levels normal. in this way you baby will not be at risk. otherwise your pregnancy should go fairly smoothly. |
### Human:\nhow long should i wait to get pregnant after chemotherapy?\n\n### Assistant: pregnancies after chemotherapy are not uncommon but need to be planned after you complete treatment. it's generally recommended a woman wait at least two years to get pregnant after chemotherapy. consult your doctor about your plans to get pregnant. in many cases pregnancy will not influence the return of cancer. but there are situations in which pregnancy should be considered with caution. if infertility is an issue after your treatment is complete there are alternative therapies. discuss your options with your gynecologic doctor. |
### Human:\nmy doctor tried three antidepressants on me for anxiety. all give uncontrollable shaking for 2-3 hr before dose? . my doctor had tried lexapro zoloth and cymbalta on me for anxiety. i am currently on cymbalta 30 mg. on all these drugs i have had uncontrollable shaking for 2-3 hours before each dose and increased anxiety 6-8 hours after each dose. it gets worse when the dosage is increased. should i even be trying to take antidepressants? what can i do about the shaking? my psychiatrist is stumped - never had this problem with a patient before.\n\n### Assistant: hi just google natural ways out of anxiety there are lots of ways you can try and there all drug free. do hope this helps you lots to read. good luck |
### Human:\nif i'm 2 1/2 weeks pregnant is it safe to ride roller coasters and water rides at a theme park?\n\n### Assistant: the official response is no you should not go. you will also note many different signs on rides that will say "if you are pregnant you should not go on this ride". the safest thing to do is not go on them. if however you are adventuresome then you may want to give it a try. i doubt you will be harmed this early in pregnancy. i think the real issue is how much do you want this pregnancy. if this is planned and a very desired pregnancy then don't do it. otherwise you need to figure it out. your doctor will tell you not to do it. |
### Human:\ncan excessive drinking affect ones ability to trust someone? causing anxiety and jumping to conclusions? . i recently was confronted by a friend who goes out a lot and drinks a lot. he asked me if i thought drinking was a cause for him to make rash decisions and be the cause of his inability to trust his girlfriend who lives a few hours and jump to conclusions for no given reason with no reason from her to not trust. anyone have opinions or even medical research on this topic?\n\n### Assistant: hi every thing you say your find is correct its numbs the brain and from this gets confused so jumps to wrong conclusions over very small things. can you find anybody who works with aa they might be of great help in finding your answers. but i will come back to you. good luck |
### Human:\nshould people get "regular" ct scans (or some other head scan) to check for tumors in the brain (before its too late). i just feel that diagnosing/finding tumors early in the process of formation is the best way to prevent serious damage and i understand that tumor growth would exhibit certain symptoms but it is possible that people under high stress/anxiety may think its just because of their lifestyle when in fact there may be a more serious underlying issue. also tumor growth in brain regions that control personality (ie. how outgoing you are being socially awkward etc) may be harder to call a symptom\n\n### Assistant: the amount of radiation involved in a ct scan would not justify the use as a screening test for the general population. it would probably cause more cancer than it would find. there are very specific symptoms and signs that would indicate an intracranial problem so it would be best to screen these patients first with a neurological exam rather than just recommending that all people get a brain ct scan. just like a pap smear or mammogram. |
### Human:\nim 32 yrs female my doctor just told me that my hdl is low and my vitamin d is low as well. i suffer from anxiety and im afraid this can affect my health i got a stress echo like 10 months ago and my heart looked good please help\n\n### Assistant: 1. watch what you eat. 2. keep in touch with your doctor because there is nothing over the shelf you can take to keep your hdl and vitamin d up. you can take a vitamin supplement; however it will go straight to your bladder. see your body makes its own vitamins d as well as other vitamins and minerals by the food you eat. it is a process. in the meantime check out these sites: <link> <link> |
### Human:\ni'm 34 and my free testosterone in 16 but my sex drive is high. i've anxiety and anger problems. what should i do? . i went to a doctor because i frequently passed semen in my sleep. he asked me to test my testosterone levels. in the result my total testosterone was 818. 32 ng/dl shbg was 44. 8 nmol/l and free testosterone was 16 pg/ml. he said that my problems are caused by the low free testosterone. for a long time i've been suffering form anxiety issues. is this because of the low free testosterone levels? i also masturbated a lot from young age. could this have led to the current situation?\n\n### Assistant: hi first if your not over masturbating now then you can forget that by now things will have recovered from that. your testosterone levels of 16pg from what i can find is low should be somewhere between 50 to 100 pg/ml so thing you need some help to get that up try looking up clomid or clomipene citrate 25 mg if you can get on this may do you some good. ok is it stress anxiety or depression this come by doing some reading if you can get your ts back up it should help but try googling all 3 for natural help. do hope this helps you. good luck |
### Human:\nweird heart problem possibly? (20/female). so i usually have heart palpitations because i have anxiety disorder. but recently i've been more fatigued than usual my sleep paralysis has gotten worse. my chest is tight and when i breathe in it hurts and i cough. i've been a weird sleeper all my life but recently i've been sleeping 10-14 hours unintentionally and i'm still tired. if i'm up and active i get weak and tired easily and winded very quickly. i take 10mg prozac and 600mg lithium. there's rarely cause side effects besides shaking.\n\n### Assistant: i would recommend seeing a dr right away. my husband and i both suffer from anxiety and heart palpitations. i have really bad fatigue. i have slept for over 48 hrs and still felt tired. my husband does not have any fatigue. we have never had tightness in our chests except during an anxiety attack but it goes away. from previous experience if you are having any kind of chest pain tightness or whatever and it is not getting better. you need to see a dr right away. there could be something else going on. i wish you the best and i hope that my input helps in someway. |
### Human:\nshould medical marijuana be used to treat anxiety disorder\n\n### Assistant: i think there are much more effective anti-anxiety treatments than using medical marijuana. this would be like treating sleep disorders with vodka or treating fatigue with methamphetamines. |
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### Human:\nalways have a lump in my throat. hello i am 20 years old and since i was 17 i've constantly had the feeling of a lump in my throat. i've drank a barium had camera's up my noes and in my throat and nothing shows up. my gp says it is due to anxiety but the only think making me feel nervous is the lump in the throat. i really feel it is a physical matter but everyone keeps treating me like i:m crazy or i'm paranoid. please help me~\n\n### Assistant: hello misschung a few years ago i was dealing with the exact same thing as you. here comes the advice part. the barium study is the first step. if you want to get to the bottom of that lump situation you need to see a doctor of gastroenterology. this doctor can determine if you need an endoscopy. you will find out the results right after the procedure. even though my first endoscopy showed up a couple of growths were found and removed. they gave me the same. please do a little doctor-hunting and things will be good. |
### Human:\nif i were to take xanax 25 mg. prescribed to me thursday night would it be out of my system by sunday evening? driver. i want to be responsible. i have had some life changes that have caused anxiety and my doctor prescribed me to take 25 mg of xanax for only emergencies along with well butrin. however i drive for a living and i don't want to take any chances with my livelihood. i don't want to have any in my system while working. i will not start if there is no way of avoiding this problem. thank you\n\n### Assistant: most helpful answer it would be unlikely that any effects of the xanax would be present three days later since it tends to wear off in 6-8 hours. |
### Human:\nif i were to take xanax 25 mg. prescribed to me thursday night would it be out of my system by sunday evening? driver. i want to be responsible. i have had some life changes that have caused anxiety and my doctor prescribed me to take 25 mg of xanax for only emergencies along with well butrin. however i drive for a living and i don't want to take any chances with my livelihood. i don't want to have any in my system while working. i will not start if there is no way of avoiding this problem. thank you\n\n### Assistant: number one your doctor prescribed u. 25 mg of xanex not 25-mg. 25 mg would kill just about anyone. also idk where u get off saying that it will be out of your system in 6-8 hours when the half life of xanex is 11 hours meaning only half the pill is left in your system after 11 hours. so if you took a bar which is 2-mg than in 11 hours u would have 1-mg in your system so you would have even more than that after only 6-8 hours. the half life keeps getting divided in half after 11 hours but i know drug tests test for the levels of nanograms left in your system which i am pretty sure 1000 nanograms equal 1-mg so do the math yourself if you are that worried and see how many nanograms you need for a minimum to fail which is a lot more than the 1mg. in my example. my example is only for someome taking a 1 single 1mg pill for 1 day. if you took lage amounts multiple days or months because and built it up in your system. please people dont belive all this bs they actually have drug calculators online to input how many drugs u have taken and how long will it take to get out of your sytem by asking questions of your weight and health and it gives you a good round about estimate on how fast your halflife for that type of pill and gives. you a lot more acvurate than i saw one person say 8 hours and some people saying 6-8 weeks. it really all depending on your health (being overweight) and than how fast ur motabalism is. and obviously on high of a dose and how long he has been them because by taking high doses and for a lomg period of time will build the meds up in your system making it take that much longer to get it out. its not just the last pill you have to worry about it is how much you have build up on your body. |
### Human:\nif i were to take xanax 25 mg. prescribed to me thursday night would it be out of my system by sunday evening? driver. i want to be responsible. i have had some life changes that have caused anxiety and my doctor prescribed me to take 25 mg of xanax for only emergencies along with well butrin. however i drive for a living and i don't want to take any chances with my livelihood. i don't want to have any in my system while working. i will not start if there is no way of avoiding this problem. thank you\n\n### Assistant: is thewhite 25mg. xanax stronger than 0. 5 yellow |
### Human:\ncan douching hurt my chances of having a healthy pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: douching may affect your chances of having a healthy pregnancy. limited research shows that douching may make it harder for you to get pregnant. in women trying to get pregnant those who douched more than once a week took the longest to get pregnant. studies also show that douching may increase a woman's chance of damaged fallopian tubes and ectopic (ek-top-ik) pregnancy. ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg attaches to the inside of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. if left untreated ectopic pregnancy can be life threatening. it can also make it hard for a woman to get pregnant in the future. |
### Human:\nwhat's common range of dosage for zoloft? i have ocd anxiety and some depression.\n\n### Assistant: dosage of zoloft is individually determined by your medical provider based on your medical history response to previous treatments level of symptoms etc. there are not "common ranges" just the proper dosage that is determined by your medical provider and even this dosage must be titrated or adjusted based on your clinical response. i am not sure of the reason you are asking this question but the pharmacological management of ocd anxiety and depression is not something you should be doing on your own. |
### Human:\nwhat if i am pregnant or nursing while taking relenza?\n\n### Assistant: if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while taking relenza talk to your health care provider before taking this medication. relenza is normally not recommended for use during pregnancy or nursing as the effects on the unborn child or nursing infant are unknown. |
### Human:\nmy cousin is pregnant and has a uti. her doctor put her on an antibiotic for the rest of her pregnancy. is this safe?\n\n### Assistant: there are plenty of antibiotics that are safe for your cousin to take while pregnant that can help treat a urinary tract infection. the doctor will take into consideration many factors such as the term of the pregnancy the type of infection the age and health of the patient possible harm to the fetus and prior experiences with using certain medications during pregnancy. without knowing the exact antibiotic and bacteria that is causing the infection i would not be able to give you an exact recommendation. however in order to prevent harm to the fetus your cousin should be as forthcoming as possible about her pregnancy if it isn’t her ob-gyn prescribing her the medicine. |
### Human:\nmy husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for about a year now. what can we do to increase his sperm count?\n\n### Assistant: trying for one year does suggest it is time to look for possible explanations. sometimes it can take a year or more to get pregnant. first of all until he has had 2 or 3 formal semen analyses by trained lab techs there is no way to know if he is the source of the problem or not. possible sources for infertility from a female include blockage of the fallopian tubes (no signs or symptoms) endometriosis (usually heavy painful periods) hormone irregularities older women (harder to get pregnant) to name a few. from the male side sometimes past events can hurt sperm production like radiation or chemo for cancer hormones for body building etc. the good news is that sperm producing cells are very resilient and can produce sperm once they recover over time. it does take 74 to 90 days to make a sperm. things to improve sperm include avoiding heat down there- heat is bad for sperm so no hot tubs hot saunas or jacuzzis. underwear does not make a difference. he should eat a healthy anti-oxidant rich diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables stay hydrated no tobacco of any kind minimal alcohol no marijuana or other drugs and ejaculate once every 24 to 48 hours. you should remain flat on your back for an hour after sex. you should have the sperm checks done with 3 days of no ejaculation. . |
### Human:\ncan douching after sex stop me from getting pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: no. douching does not prevent pregnancy. it should never be used for birth control. |
### Human:\ni am five and a half months pregnant and take xanax. can this drug harm the fetus and how do i taper off my dosage?\n\n### Assistant: the u. s. food and drug administration (fda) assigns a category system to classify the possible risks to a fetus when a specific medicine is taken during pregnancy. xanax and its generic (alprazolam) have been assigned pregnancy category d meaning this class of medication have shown clear evidence of risk to the fetus in studies. pregnancy category d is a stronger warning class than pregnancy categories c or b classifications. a pregnancy category d medicine may still be given to a pregnant woman if the health care provider believes that the benefits to the woman outweigh the possible risks to the unborn child. i would not just stop taking the medication if you are concerned that you may be causing harm to your baby. work with your health care provider to decide whether you should be taking the medication. if you reach a decision to not take the medication any longer work with your provider or pharmacist to taper (decrease gradually) the dose to take and to prevent withdrawal symptoms. common withdrawal symptoms consist of but are not limited to nausea vomiting diarrhea increased heart rate palpitations hallucinations memory loss confusion panic attacks seizures dizziness headaches depression and insomnia. it is important to work with your health care provider to make sure you are getting the best care possible. |
### Human:\ni had a blood transfusion in 2011 and since then my personality has been way different why? . like everything about me is different i have less energy im not as fun i have bad anxiety and have to take medication for it and im shy around people plus more and i never use to be like that i was very outgoing fun to be around person and now i feel like im not me anymore will i ever feel normal again?\n\n### Assistant: hi sorry but don't know how long you have been on your anxiety drugs but google beating anxiety the natural way you may find its the drugs giving you your real problems now. there's lot of ways this be done you can try one way if its not you then try another you can even do meditation. do hope this get you over your problem. good luck |
### Human:\ni've been feeling someone is watching me everyone is out to hurt me. what is going on with me? . it's vague it was early morning and i was just quietly laughing to myself and i kept saying hello there to something. i don't remember this but i kept saying to a friend that everyone is out to hurt me. at one point there was something about feeling like flying. one minute feel okay and the next i will feel someone is watching me. i feel i am just there staring through it all. trouble sleeping normally get to sleep at around 3am or 4am sometimes later. i have dealt with depression and anxiety\n\n### Assistant: this is a sign of anxiety disorder or maybe something else. the best thing you could do would be to contact a doctor and be seen as soon as possible. it is not pleasant to feel this way and i hope you get better. |
### Human:\nwhat to do before during after fainting? . what to do before during after fainting? . im married and i have a husband that have hyperventilation(meaning:anxiety/panic attack/breath too fast). we are in our 20's. now question is. what should i do before he faint during he faint and after he faint? . p. s i already know the details of hyperventilation. therefore i'm here to know about fainting not hyperventilation.\n\n### Assistant: put your head down toward your knees and apply an ice pack to the back of your neck. |
### Human:\nhow do i cure stress and anxiety. ive been extremely stressed out over the situation of a girl and ive even had some anxiety come from it. its been going on for a few months on and off more or less and i want to know how to make it stop\n\n### Assistant: different things help for different people. for me when i feel anxious i smell oils like lavender and camomile the smell really helps relax me. if that doesn't work i go for a run or read a book. |
### Human:\nhow do i cure stress and anxiety. ive been extremely stressed out over the situation of a girl and ive even had some anxiety come from it. its been going on for a few months on and off more or less and i want to know how to make it stop\n\n### Assistant: you can't cure stress or anxiety. there will always be things in our lives that we have no control over. finding ways to cope with it is the struggle. |
### Human:\nmy doctor said i was healthy. but then said i may have depression and anxiety but did nothing what do i do? . i went to get blood work done because i kept trembling and was unable to sleep for days. the i would get headaches and also dizzy. i still get these symptoms and feel sad and don't want to do anything. my doctor said i most likely have anxiety or depression but my parents said that was impossible so he did nothing about it. i don't want to hurt myself but i want this feeling to end. it feels as if it never ends and it's really tiring.\n\n### Assistant: see another doctor anxiety is not fun. xanax would help keep your mind from being over active and help you sleep calm you down. see a psychiatrist thats what i did my parents in denial also. they think seeing a shrink means your crazy but all it is is a chemical imbalance in the brain. sambaluk@yahoo. com |
### Human:\nmy doctor said i was healthy. but then said i may have depression and anxiety but did nothing what do i do? . i went to get blood work done because i kept trembling and was unable to sleep for days. the i would get headaches and also dizzy. i still get these symptoms and feel sad and don't want to do anything. my doctor said i most likely have anxiety or depression but my parents said that was impossible so he did nothing about it. i don't want to hurt myself but i want this feeling to end. it feels as if it never ends and it's really tiring.\n\n### Assistant: hi ok you say you have depression and anxiety's yes you have no tests but you thing that's what you have yes ok then google natural ways out of depression and the anxiety's bit will also come with it and just follow one of the paths you can take there quite simple and the good thing is no drugs. in fact you are your own drug its all down to you. good luck |
### Human:\nwill a drug screen tell the difference between xanax and klonopin? . meaning i know they are two different drugs but they are both benzo's but in a doctors office will it show the difference in them? the problem is im going threw pain management and im on klonopin an lortab for the time being but someone that lives in the house i stay at stole my script of klonopin so i found a old 1mg xanax that i was prescribed about a year ago and took it for my anxitiy\n\n### Assistant: probably not because they are both diazapams |
### Human:\ni have been on citalopram for 3 years for anxiety. it has been working up until a month ago. is this normal? . i have anxiety attacks 3 years ago i had a melt down. been taking citalopram for years and have been fine. less than a month ago i am experiencing anxiety again. not as bad as 3 years ago but have bouts of anxiety especially at work. did my body get used to the antidepressant and has become less effective? i love being on this drug no side effects and have been living a full life since taking it. could this now be a medical issue such as hormonal issues? i will be 42 in august.\n\n### Assistant: your body probably just got use to the drug. talk to your doctor. maybe he can increase your dose or you can talk about other medications. |
### Human:\ni have been having anxiety attacks trouble sleeping weepyness severe agitation lack of motivation to do anything. i am wondering which of these is the most urgent to get my dr to help me with. are these signs of depression or something else?\n\n### Assistant: i suggest going to your doctor and describing exactly what you are going through. also if this is not the first time this has happened you need to mention that as well. when you are severely agitated do you feel like you are outside yourself looking in and wanting to stop yourself from doing or saying whatever is going on but it's like you have no control over what you are doing? make a list of all the things that you do or feel so you don't forget like if you have tons of energy out of the blue or go on major shopping sprees or if you feel like no one cares about you or your feelings. search deep within yourself even the things that you hate to think about much less talk about and write it all down and go to your doctor. he may have some options for you. i am no doctor but by what you described is what i used to feel like and then some. i was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder. i used to get panic attacks all the time but they went away. i'm not diagnosing you but suggesting that you see a doctor. you may just be going through something that happens when the seasons change ironically called seasonal affective disorder (sad. ) |
### Human:\ni have been having anxiety attacks trouble sleeping weepyness severe agitation lack of motivation to do anything. i am wondering which of these is the most urgent to get my dr to help me with. are these signs of depression or something else?\n\n### Assistant: it's urgent to talk to your doctor about all of these things. if you don't have a therapist or psychiatrist talk to your regular primary care doctor about these concerns. they will probably refer you to get a mental health evaluation and see a therapist/psychiatrist. the psychiatrist may or may not put you on meds to help with these issues. you could have depression with generalized anxiety disorder or bipolar disorder. |
### Human:\ni need to take a urine drug test at cps to see my grandaughter will st. johns wort show up on that test as a drug? . i am considering substituting melatonin and st johns wort for my medical cannibis while my grandaughter is in cps so i can visit her. i have anxiety shoulder pain and trouble sleeping. i have menopause symptoms also.\n\n### Assistant: st john's wort is an herb and will not show up or be tested on a urine drug screen. obviously the medical marijuana will be detected. |
### Human:\nwhen i have an orgasm not much comes out. it started when i began taking imipramine for anxiety. is this normal.\n\n### Assistant: hi you say at orgasm not much comes out meaning the you squirt yes and not what your used to this could well be a side effect from the drug one of its side effects is dryness in the mouth so if it can do that it could cause then same problem down below. try asking your doctor to change your prescription to something else if your still need an antidepressant or if you google natural ways out of depression you may just find some help there if it works no more drugs and back to happy orgasm's do hope this helps. good luck |
### Human:\ncan low carb diet cause anxiety?\n\n### Assistant: anxiety is a very complex reaction. the causes are very individual --- what would cause anxiety in one person may not affect another. a low-carb diet per se does not cause anxiety but that does not mean it is not a factor for you. dieting and losing weight is stressful in itself. |
### Human:\nmy friend has chipped rotten-looking teeth. she says it’s from low iron levels during her pregnancy. is this possible?\n\n### Assistant: it sounds like you are describing a case of genetic abnormality of the teeth like enamel hypoplasia or someone with a lot of tooth decay due to poor oral hygiene habits or lack of dental care. the good news is that there are many options to reconstruct your friend’s teeth such as veneers crowns or implants. they can look great feel great and last a long time! . |
### Human:\nwhat are the risks and options if you get pregnant with an iud?\n\n### Assistant: this is a real problem. when a patient gets pregnant with an iud in we try and remove it as quickly as possible. when we are not able to remove it there is not much else to do but to cross our fingers and pray that everything will go well. the biggest risk is preterm labor premature rupture of the membranes infection all that lead to pregnancy loss. this is not to say that all patients will have this happen but it certainly is a higher risk. we do not try and remove it once the pregnancy is well on its way as this may make things worse. |
### Human:\nwhat is the defferance betweeb xanax and prozac? . if you are taking xanax for anxiety can you can prozac for it also? which is used for depression?\n\n### Assistant: xanax is a benzodiazepine & works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced thus resulting in a reduction in nervous tension. it is usually used to treat anxiety & panic disorders and anxiety caused by depression. prozac is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor "ssri" & is used more for depression. however it is also used to treat anxiety panic & ocd disorders. they have been known to be used together as well as individually. they also are used in conjunction with other types of medications to try to achieve relief. i've also heard that xanax should not be used for long-term as with most "benzos" for fear of dependency. a few good links to look up meds. are: <link> <link> <link> these are the ones i trust the most as i take a boat-load of scripts & when i am prescribed a new one. i look up to see if there may be any interactions with the ones i'm currently taking. hope this helps! |
### Human:\nwhat is the defferance betweeb xanax and prozac? . if you are taking xanax for anxiety can you can prozac for it also? which is used for depression?\n\n### Assistant: not sure at all but my best guess is xanax helps really calm you down (for anxiety) and prozac puts you in a better mood (for depression). a year ago i was put on 10mg of prozac for depression and i just felt in a better mood. but i think both meds help with both depression and anxiety. |
### Human:\nwhat is the defferance betweeb xanax and prozac? . if you are taking xanax for anxiety can you can prozac for it also? which is used for depression?\n\n### Assistant: prozac an anti-depressant is an ssri (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor). while there are a number of reasons why an individual might take an anti-depressant – the reason cited 90 percent of the time is depression. sadly research has shown that depression has been linked more often than not as a side effect to other medications substance abuse and/or other types of medical conditions – than as a condition on its own. anti-depressants such as abilify zoloft cymbalta and prozac are used to treat depression but unless the reason or cause of the depression is defined and addressed the individual could end up taking the drug indefinitely or worse self-medicating to treat the symptoms. xanax on the other hand is a sedative/tranquilizer and part of the benzodiazepine drug class. although studies have shown that chronic abuse of sedatives and tranquilizers result in the drug’s ineffectiveness many users develop addictive tendencies and without professional assistance cannot stop. long-term use of either/both of these drugs can have lasting effects that can make it very difficult to stop without professional medical detox treatment. gallus detox center is a private inpatient detox facility that specializes in iv therapy medical detox. if you have questions about our facility or detox method please call us at 855-338-6929. |
### Human:\nwhat is the defferance betweeb xanax and prozac? . if you are taking xanax for anxiety can you can prozac for it also? which is used for depression?\n\n### Assistant: yes i think you should be able to as i was on an antidepressant also until my depressant kicked in dr gave me some stuff like xanax back in nz which was very helpful it means you can start living again until the antidepressants kick in then just take xanax as needed i am on no xanax on anything @ the moment only 2 antidepressants but will be gng back to dr in feb 2014 & hopefully getting on to some anti anxiety med when needed only hope this is helpful |
### Human:\ncan i take sleeping pills while pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: there are several options that you have available. . unisom is definitely one. you can try half a pill to start and if it does not work then go to a full pill. benedryl is another medication that we use for patients who have trouble sleeping as well. it is a class c medication like all of these medications in this class. if you want to be a careful as you can you may want to wait until 12 weeks gestation to take the medication. there are prescription medications for sleep ob's will use for patients who are at need. they can be habit forming and must be used carefully however there is no risk to the fetus. ambien is such a drug. |
### Human:\nis a2x for anxiety truly a safe and helpful alternative to pharmaceutical drugs?\n\n### Assistant: hi if you can get this to work for you google natural ways out of anxiety your find lots of help but just stick to one route. get this working and you can be drug free even better. hope it works for you. good luck |
### Human:\ni even cannot lift a cup when i am in a social gathering like meeting or lunch. i am 32. i feel anxiety when i am in a social gathering like meeting or lunch and my hands shiver and i sweat a lot. i have good muscles and can lift weights easily. kindly advice me as i am very desperate.\n\n### Assistant: hi : ) i am also 32 yrs old! i have been suffering with depression and anxiety(attacks) for about 14 years. i have always been the person that sits in the back of a crowd not wanting to socialize. i would rather have someone approach to say hi. i can never get the courage to do it on my own. i find that it really helps to have a friend or someone that you know next to you. that's probably hard in meetings. i would suggest to try and put all of your thoughts in what's happening in the meeting. if you have to listen to someone talking concentrate only on that person and what they are saying. that is what i did in class. i tried to make it feel like i was the only one in there and the teacher co- worker boss or whatever was only talking to me. i really hope that some of this advise works. i wish you the best : ) |
### Human:\nwhat is hardening of the arteries?\n\n### Assistant: atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries is the process whereby abnormal deposits of fats cholesterol and plaque build up leading to coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular problems. |
### Human:\nwhat is atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries?\n\n### Assistant: atherosclerosis also known as hardening of the arteries is the process whereby abnormal deposits of lipids cholesterol and plaque build up leading to coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular problems. |
### Human:\nhow can someone with severe anxiety seek much needed help with absolutely no money? . i don't know if it started here but this is when i noticed it. in may of 2010 i was a passenger in a traffic accident. since then i've noticed i have trouble being a passenger in anyone's vehicle. recently i've noticed that it's getting worse. i now have trouble even riding in the back seat of other vehicles and severe feelings of nervousness when i'm the one driving. and i feel guilty about it because everyone i ride with are good drivers. please i need help.\n\n### Assistant: have you tried some self help books or internet sites? i also have a high anxiety disorder and i have found that to be helpful. i have also found that meditation music helps to ease and calm it as well. |
### Human:\ni need help finding a specialist and support group in my area for fibromyalgia/ cfs. any suggestions please? . i was diagnosed 10 months ago. my gp has tried to help but has run out of answers and doesn't know who to send me to. i have called all over the place and seen some specialists but they are general specialists. i am hoping to find someone with an interest in fibromyalgia. i also have bad depression and anxiety and my psychiatrist suggested i find a support group. i searched but can not find one in the area. i am feeling hopeless in my search. please help! i live in washington county wisconsin.\n\n### Assistant: i have had fibromyalgia for thirty years. it is a debilitating condition that had gotten progressively worse through the years. i was at a point where i was physically unable to do most things people take for granted. walking climbing stairs standing from a sitting position had become extremely difficult. the overwhelming pain and stiffness throughout my body was never ending. i spent years going to countless doctors to no avail. the medical community does not have any answers for this condition. i was living on pain medication which had little effect. i tried a support group at a local rehab hospital and did not find it helpful. in fact i found it to be depressing. i have always tried to be positive through this whole ordeal. i never gave up searching for the "cure". i have to admit i was getting discouraged. i had lived most of my life in constant pain something no one can understand unless they have experienced it. it was discouraging to think i would spend the rest of my life like this. my sister called me on day last year stating that she had heard of a local doctor who had opend a practice dedicated to treating pain. he claimed to have a treatment for fibromyalgia. i felt i had nothing to lose so i made an appointment to see him. his name is dr. d'amato. his practice is called calmar pain refief therapy and is located in west warwick rhode island. after the first treatment i felt a difference in my level of pain. i continued for ten more threatments over the course of two weeks. at the end of my treaments the pain and stiffness was almost gone! my level of pain was down 95%. it was my '"cure". i felt i was given my life back. i was able to return to a life i left a long time ago. i started exercising again. before i became disabled by the fibro i was very active and exercised regularly. after my treatment i joined a gym started walking and swimming regularly. i am still working out with a trainer just as i did many years ago. i am recommending anyone with pain to google calmar pain relief therapy. it is almost a year after my treatments and although i have noticed a little regression with some of the pain i am still 85% to 90% pain free. i know you live in another state but it would be worth the trip. plus rhode island is a very pretty state to visit. good luck |
### Human:\ni need help finding a specialist and support group in my area for fibromyalgia/ cfs. any suggestions please? . i was diagnosed 10 months ago. my gp has tried to help but has run out of answers and doesn't know who to send me to. i have called all over the place and seen some specialists but they are general specialists. i am hoping to find someone with an interest in fibromyalgia. i also have bad depression and anxiety and my psychiatrist suggested i find a support group. i searched but can not find one in the area. i am feeling hopeless in my search. please help! i live in washington county wisconsin.\n\n### Assistant: there is a site you can go on for all the support you need it is www. patientslikeme. com. there you can get support suggestions help ask questions and track your pain and any progress along the way. i use it and it is a great site |
### Human:\nis it safe to barbecue while pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: i know of no contraindications to barbecuing other than the risk as you get further in pregnancy in which you abdomen will be sticking out and possibly get burnt if you get too close. you should not be at risk of any problems at this point in time related to barbecuing. |
### Human:\ni have melasma that developed during my first pregnancy. is there any way to get rid of these dark spots on my face?\n\n### Assistant: i routinely see young women in my office for melasma and yes there are a number of treatments that we can do that will help to minimize the appearance of these marks on your face. see your dermatologist and discuss the possibility of a chemical peel for your melasma. most patients are extremely pleased with the results |
### Human:\ndo you need to experience a panic attack in order to have anxiety?\n\n### Assistant: no you don't. i've had anxiety for a year now and have only experienced two panic attacks. anxiety is mainly just a type of feeling people get. some have it more serious others don't. |