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My husband took Lipitor and had a bad reaction with muscle weakness. Now my doctor is recommending that I take it, but I am reluctant. My total cholesterol is 284, my LDL 156, my HDL 114.
I read that some scientists are concerned about nanoparticles found in products such as sunscreen.
I am 44 years old and have had acne since I was a teenager. Dermatologists have prescribed countless antibiotics, including Cleocin T, to no avail. Birth control pills worked, but when I stopped, the acne returned. Retin-A helped, but made my skin sensitive to the sun and caused redness and cracking.
I have bursitis in my hip. A friend said you published a home remedy that helped.
I heard that red yeast rice can help lower cholesterol, but I'd like to know more about the pros and cons.
I have found a home remedy for stinky feet. Brew eight to 10 tea bags in a foot tub. Allow the tea to cool slightly, then soak the feet until the tea cools. Do this as often as necessary. The tannins in the tea do a wonderful job as antibacterial agents.
I take a prescribed drug that is very expensive and not covered by my insurance. Are there any safety concerns in buying from Canada?
I was put on Cymbalta to stop hot flashes from menopause. When I switched doctors, my new physician was angry that I had been put on an antidepressant for hot flashes and put me on hormones instead.
After taking Aciphex to treat heartburn for four years, I developed a vitamin B-12 deficiency. I complained to my doctor about being tired all the time. I was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I had to beg to have my B-12 levels tested, because my doctor didn't think it was a problem, but found that it was.
I've had chronic pain in my lower back, pelvis, hips and legs for nearly four years. Lying flat was agony, so I slept propped up in a love seat.
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