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About Glen F. Aukerman, <B>M.D.</B>
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27 years of private practice, 16 years of Academic Family Medicine, 12 years of Managed Care activities, 6 years of integrative holistic medicine and nutrigenomic consultations

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I have been President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, served on the Health Reform Task Force at the White House, Have Chaired 2 University Depts of Family Medicine, Have practiced private family medicine for 30 years and University family medicine for 12 years. I am board certified in Family Medicine, Holistic Medicine and managed care. I am consultant for several pharmaceutical companies,past Medical Director of two managed care companies. I have 4 children, 3 in medicine, 2 are family physicians, one in sports medicine, one in internal medicine residency and 6 grand children.

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In Category  Family, Internal Medicine, General Medical Questions

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MRSA and contagious10/2/2009
  Q: I am a 34 year old in good health but with one kidney (healthy and normal function but just born ...
  A: Could I have caught MRSA from her? Yes, you could I used the hand sanitzers frequntly when there, ...
Hypoglycemia / Endometriosis8/26/2009
  Q: If a woman has hypoglycemia as well as endometriosis are her eggs still viable or are they ...
  A: If a woman has hypoglycemia as well as endometriosis are her eggs still viable? Yes or are they ...
blood thickness8/19/2009
  Q: Aukerman: My doctor recently took me off Coumadin after being on it for 16 years. I have several ...
  A: Is there a way I can self test my blood to see if it not too thick or too thin? PT/INR 2. Is the ...
Thyroid8/8/2009
  Q: I have seen three different doctors in the past year and have been told I have: nothing, it’s all in ...
  A: They missed the TPO thyroid test which shows the gluten in your diet and your antigliadin test which ...
left side chest pain8/5/2009
  Q: Im a 24 yr old male, 205lbs, 6ft, cholesterol 245. I'm a very inactive person for about 4 years now, ...
  A: 1. What could cause that type of pain, and the nature of it, does it sound cardiac? Answer: it ...
skin irritation7/12/2009
  Q: on thursday i had a bikini wax for the first time and after there was some bruising. i then applied ...
  A: These are chemical burns from the removal cream on the skin areas which the bikini wax pulls the ...
disk herniations7/4/2009
  Q: i'm 46 yr old male. started running few mths ago and started having neck/shoulder/arm pain (have had ...
  A: Sorry if it was not clear but these are the items we use in our pain management program to remove ...
Question about gastro ulcers and effects on the body...6/25/2009
  Q: Although I have not had any invasive testing, I have been taking Prilosec-OTC for about 6 months or ...
  A: Can having ulcers cause you to super-absorb nutrients or instantly feel effects of...say, Potassium ...
One instance of young alcoholism6/15/2009
  Q: Doctor. Foremost, I appreciate the time you devote to my question. I am recently 17 year-old AP ...
  A: My question is, can one instance of drinking like that, underage (14) as she was, cause a permanent ...
high cholestrol and left side chest pain6/14/2009
  Q: I'm a 23 yr old male, 6ft, and 205lbs, very inactive person and don't eat the greatest. I also drink ...
  A: How bad is this and is that enough to cause my chest pain and am I at risk for a heart attack?? Yes ...
LHS jaw neck area6/10/2009
  Q: I was doing some simple stretching exercises a few days ago for my back (lying on my belly bring my ...
  A: They are huge in their results and missing in our food and water supply due to changes in ...
heal slow5/25/2009
  Q: I have several scars(?) which I am concerned about. My left hand between the thumb and first finger ...
  A: Age is with little effect if you remove the toxic latex(avacado, figs, kiwi, celery, bananas, ...
Platelets5/21/2009
  Q: I'm 71,and for the past 5 years have been told I have a low platelet count, bouncing between 100 and ...
  A: In our work at www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/go/integrative low platelet counts are usually associated ...
health issue5/17/2009
  Q: I have some things that have been going on with me for over 18mths now that I can't seem to get a ...
  A: Sounds like a sinus infection and magnesium oxide deficiency with these symptom sets; 1) stuffy ...
Yeast infections in men4/28/2009
  Q: Recently my wife has started to get yeast infections. Two to be exact. The first one occurred after ...
  A: Is it possible for men to carry yeast? Yes, if they eat gluten foods What are symptoms to look for ...
blood pressure after exercise4/27/2009
  Q: I want to start off by thanking you for taking your time out to help others. I know that I greatly ...
  A: It would appear from your symptoms that you could be; 1) out of condition from the exercise BP ...
re: results of my CT sinus scan4/23/2009
  Q: I have made an app with my GP but she can only see me in 2 weeks so thought I would ask what the ...
  A: 'There are changes of pansinusitis. This means all sinuses are inflamed and or infected There is ...
Memory Problems...4/20/2009
  Q: I'm a 20 year old college student from the Midwestern United States. For as long as I can remember ...
  A: It is usually due to balance b complex deficiency and resolves in most if they take a time released ...
Lab Test Results4/9/2009
  Q: I went to the Dr. and had some lab work done because I fainted (which I haven't done in 5 years). ...
  A: We look at the following starter tests for deficiencies; magnesium, calcium, intact PTH, vit D ...
Vomiting after eating fatty foods4/5/2009
  Q: For the last six months I've noticed that I've started vomiting after eating fatty foods...for ...
  A: think pancreas, pancreatic duct stone also here are some abstracts that can give you more ...
WATER WORKS4/5/2009
  Q: I was wondering would you tell me: how much water can our bladders hold before we would need to go ...
  A: Usually 6-12 ounces for most, can vary if b vitamin deficient these articles may be of interest; ...
Epstein Barre Virus and explaination of labs4/4/2009
  Q: I had blood work run due to being so tired adn wore down over the past few months. I did have an ...
  A: Both the IgM and IgG must be elevated to have active mono (EBV) infection or recurrence. The IgG ...
Ovarian cyst3/22/2009
  Q: my 21 year old daughter had a sudden surge of severe abdominal pain about 15 minutes after the ...
  A: The least likely would be that they are cysts being chronically activated or formed by an excess of ...
relive and pcos3/20/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with pcos...It is pretty mild. I had trouble getting pregnant the first time ...
  A: Are all these safe during nursing? the ingredients are safe if used as separate components Do I ...
localized hpv3/18/2009
  Q: I recently had unprotected oral sex with a female who has high risk HPV(strain 16 or 18 i'm not ...
  A: Does the virus stay localized in my throat? Not really Can I give it to someone else through oral ...
The effect(s) of sugar on the body3/10/2009
  Q: Aukerman, I would like to know the long-term effects of sugar on the human body. I have a diet high ...
  A: If your c reactive protein is 0.00, hemoglobin A1c is < 4.7 and HDL cholesterol is > 60, Plus your ...
Internal medicine3/4/2009
  Q: D. I am searching for a new doctor and would like to know the difference between an internal ...
  A: Family medicines take care of all problems in all ages and both genders with broader experience and ...
Off Balance feeling3/2/2009
  Q: I suffer from sinus problems and have had an MRI, MRA and CT scan of the brain and spine to rule out ...
  A: Yes, this can be from two nutritional causes, 1)experiencing 'off-balance" can be from the missing ...
Thyroid problem2/13/2009
  Q: I'm wondering about thyroid problems. I became hypothyroid in 2001 after my last child was born. I ...
  A: 1. Is it possible to be hypothyroid and then become hyperthyroid after 8 years? yes, but more likely ...
ibuprofen-long term use2/6/2009
  Q: A few weeks ago I had temporary dental crowns put in. They hurt pretty badly everyday and I was told ...
  A: all three have the same toxic effects on liver and kidneys at these doses; tylenol above 4,000 mg ...
Itchiness at night1/31/2009
  Q: I'm not sure if you can help me. This might be a strange question, but on occasion I get itchy at ...
  A: Actually this can be quite challenging so, in my work I would look at the CBC and differential count ...
Why do I have extreme fatigue BEFORE a bowel movement?1/25/2009
  Q: I am an 87 year old man and am in pretty good health. I'm taking Cardura for my heart and I take ...
  A: It can be caused by a low magnesium oxide level since it is not in soft, city or bottled water for ...
numbing in left arm1/24/2009
  Q: I wake up every night with my left arm numb from the elbow down to my hand. (The numbness of my arm ...
  A: Elbow down is usually ulnar nerve entrapment if affecting the 4th and 5th fingers the most, median ...
allergy to peanuts1/20/2009
  Q: There was a weekly medical tv show where they had a girl in the hospital allergic to peanuts. They ...
  A: Peanuts and most nuts have high levels of omega-6 plant oil which enhances the immure reactivity ...
type of Doctor to see1/19/2009
  Q: Aukerman, Thank you for your time and service. I have always been told I have very low blood ...
  A: It sounds like a deficiency of magnesium oxide and b complex vitamins like a B-50 four times a day ...
Gallbladder1/7/2009
  Q: I have had pain on my lower right side for quite some time. Sometimes constant and painful, mostly ...
  A: Actually gallbladder pain is upper right side and into the back. If lower side need to think ...
chronic illnesses12/13/2008
  Q: There is a new theory that almost all chronic illnesses (very many, really) are developing from the ...
  A: While these may contribute some the real underlying cause of chronic disease in the non-third world ...
facial nerve damage12/8/2008
  Q: Years ago I had nerve damage after some dental work and the right side of my face was numb for 6 ...
  A: Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2007 Jan-Feb;98(1):45-6.Related Articles, Links [Frey's sydrome in ...
post pregnancy weight loss12/5/2008
  Q: I gained the appropriate amount of weight when pregnant (my 1st baby) but I have not been able to ...
  A: Several things happen during pregnancy to increase the diet and body mass so the pregnancy is safe. ...
Statins and AF12/2/2008
  Q: I am 60,in general good health,except for idiopathic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.My LDL is high ...
  A: Yes, but check with your betablocker doctors since your overall problem is the lack of magnesium ...
Effects of alcohol on my body12/2/2008
  Q: . I am a 27 year old 130lb female. When i consume an alcoholic beverage even a wine cooler, my arm, ...
  A: You could have an arterial block so see your heart doctor since your overall problem is the lack of ...
Zocor and Tricor treatment11/26/2008
  Q: Aukerman, I am 45 years old female. Non smoker, Non drinker. My doctor put me on Zocor 2 years ago ...
  A: While safe to take together your real problem is the no-carb gene you have that lets your liver ...
high cholestrol11/18/2008
  Q: I'm a 23 yr old otherwise healthy male. I'm 6ft and weigh about 200 lbs. I eat somewhat healthy but ...
  A: Yes, that is high In our work it often comes from a diet of high carbs and high omega-6 plant oil ...
postpartum joint pain11/17/2008
  Q: Just wondering if you could offer any info or insight- I had a baby 5 months ago and am currently ...
  A: check with your doctors of course but in our work this is the toxic levels of omega-6 plant oil you ...
colds10/30/2008
  Q: This isn't so much a diagnosis as wanting your opinion on the following. I need to start with this; ...
  A: In our work This is usually from deficiencies in the US /world food supply since 1950 such as 1) ...
Sore Tongue10/29/2008
  Q: Hey I have had a sore tongue for a few days now, and it has become quite bothersome today. It feels ...
  A: This is usually the B vitamin deficiency from malabsorption in your condition. Ask your doctor if ...
Glomerulonephritis10/23/2008
  Q: Are there any causes of Glomerulonephritis that can be treated with non-steroid and non-immune ...
  A: Yes, but not a do it yourself project See www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/go/integrative for the ...
many symptoms10/13/2008
  Q: I have all kinds of different things going on. I have always had some of the things and I have ...
  A: No on the getting MS from sleeping with someone with MS, also not related to vertigo All your ...
General Health9/28/2008
  Q: I have been told to stay away from unpasturized products due to risk of infection. Can you please ...
  A: Can you please tell me if the medical recommendation also includes blue cheese dressing from a ...
spider veins9/26/2008
  Q: I am 29 years old, at a healthy weight and exercise daily. My mother has spider veins real bad and ...
  A: Varicose veins and spider veins are actually due to the hydrostatic pressure on the venous system ...
chronic back pain, unexplained weightloss9/25/2008
  Q: I am a 31 yo female. I am 5'9" currently 245 pounds (large body frame). I have had chronic back ...
  A: It would appear you have a gene for low HDL cholesterol which combined with your celiac gene is ...
ear fullness/chronic discomfort9/21/2008
  Q: Doctor, Am fairly healthy 55 yr. male...but have med. controlled high blood pressure. For the past ...
  A: Sounds like chronic allergic serous otitis that will often respond to Astelin nasal spray twice a ...
weight loss8/6/2008
  Q: I'm 15, and I'm overweight, but I've been trying to get back in shape. However, I have a pretty ...
  A: Yes is now appears that the lack of magnesium oxide in the water and food supply and gluten toxicity ...
cholesterol test8/2/2008
  Q: With regard to a full lipid cholesterol test, if I took the test right after eating would my LDL be ...
  A: While many doctors prefer a fasting set of labs for standardized comparisons, the only one ...
Fatty Liver7/24/2008
  Q: I have a fatty liver, per MRI, ultrasounds. My AST is 68; ALT is 176. I also have 128 glucose and a ...
  A: You may be correct but stopping the androgel would remove one metabolic burden from your liver while ...
blender/nutrition7/19/2008
  Q: Aukerman, It is convenient for me to have lunch from a blender. I mix soy protein, a variety of ...
  A: I mix soy protein, Caution soy rotein leads to breast cancer, so may want to use whey dairy protein ...
Chewing7/6/2008
  Q: Aukerman, I have another question for you. My name is Tyler and I am 17. I have this weird thing ...
  A: This is the other half of your problem called an eating disorder so ask your doctor for a referral ...
Always Cold7/6/2008
  Q: Dr. Glen, Hi my name is Tyler and I am 17. My problem is I am cold a lot. In the summer, its not so ...
  A: Yes sounds like you have a gluten intolerance called celiac disease with malabsorption of b vitamin, ...
DNA7/2/2008
  Q: Is it possible for a mother with A+ blood and a father with AB blood to have a child with B+ blood ...
  A: Is it possible for a mother with A+ blood and a father with AB blood to have a child with B+ blood ...
leg cramps6/29/2008
  Q: I recently started walking and jogging on the treadmill, and now I get leg cramps often. I don't ...
  A: Not usually good to exercise with bursitis but if you must ask your doctor if you can take magnesium ...
Synthroid6/26/2008
  Q: Doctor I recently visited my doctor to discuss what I believe are the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I ...
  A: Not really. It sounds like you could even have the celiac disease based hashimoto's thyroiditis so ...
high blood pressure??6/23/2008
  Q: I'm a 22 yr old male, 6ft, and 195 lbs. today i measured my blood pressure at my fiance g-ma's house ...
  A: is this high? Yes, anything above 120/70 needs evaluation and treated is it dangerous? Yes should i ...
tryglycerides6/22/2008
  Q: i had a triglyceride level of 1560 and was gave lipitor and tricor to lower it.i started watching ...
  A: This is from your metabolic disorder so you need to eliminate starches, gluten, sugars, alcohol and ...
weight6/8/2008
  Q: I am a 5’2” 140 lb 44-year-old female. About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. ...
  A: You appear to have several problems, including hashimoto's thyroiditis caused by the gluten that ...
Coumadin5/11/2008
  Q: I am on coumadin after being released from the hospital for the treatment of 2 saddle PEs and a ...
  A: This is not good so should be on coumadin for life. Should also lower your omega-6 plant oil intake ...
question re: sleeping5/5/2008
  Q: I am seeking any medical insight I can get for a sleeping issue. I have noticed that every couple ...
  A: Yes, it could be any of the things you suggest. Depending on your integrative intake findings we ...
Pilonidal cyst in a young man5/4/2008
  Q: I am the mother of an 18 year old son and also I give my time as an expert on the orthopedic ...
  A: This may help, Dis Colon Rectum. 2007 Nov;50(11):1928-34. Links Timeline of recurrence after ...
post herpetic trauma4/27/2008
  Q: I was 55 yrs when I got Shingles. I am now 64. The Shingles was on my R.H. forehead and went into ...
  A: We have found success with high dose acyclovir, B-100 and high dose omega-3 fish oil capsules four ...
Pleurisy and exercise?4/13/2008
  Q: : A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with pleurisy after an x-ray in the emergency room, and ...
  A: Exercise does not cause pleurisy and pleurisy is not affected by exercise. Both are cause by ...
systemic cell mast disease3/3/2008
  Q: I lost my father-in-law in the last few years with systemic cell mast disease. Could you explain ...
  A: Here are some articles that explain what it is and also the treatment Br J Haematol. 2008 Feb 23 ...
STANDING UP3/2/2008
  Q: I was wondering would you please tell me: what does it mean by "it makes my hair stand up on end"? ...
  A: In animals (and humans) there is a small muscle at the base of the hair follicles that make the hair ...
uterine fibroids3/2/2008
  Q: Aukerman I also volunteer on this board in the orthopedic section, and I appreciate anyone who ...
  A: Anteverted uterus, intramural fibroid 16x15x18mm, subserosal posterior 15x18x19mm, probable ...
antibiotic allergies2/26/2008
  Q: My 17yr daughter was diagnosed at 3 yr with Stevens/Johnson syndrome due to terrible skin erruptions ...
  A: We look at the 1)ESR which measure the inflammatory proteins coating the red cells, 2)monocyte ...
Question about eyes.2/18/2008
  Q: All day today I have had what looks like tiny dust spots in my vision. They don't float ...
  A: This is one form of treatmeent for dry eyes and floaters we have found effective. 6: Am J Clin ...
Interesting question...2/12/2008
  Q: I hope you can help me with something. My husband recently read online that urinating inside a woman ...
  A: Usually the best approach to considering interactions is to examine whether this ever occurs in ...
Where my body goes wrong?2/10/2008
  Q: Dr, thank you for looking at my post. One thing to another, it starts in 2004. I felt vibration, ...
  A: Yes you lack magnesium oxide which was in our water before we went to city, soft and bottled water ...
flu vaccine2/1/2008
  Q: I live in Houston, Texas where the flu is spreading like wildfire. The local paper said the strain ...
  A: I have two young daughters ages 3 and 5. If we get the flu, is it likely they will get serious ...
Diverticulosis1/12/2008
  Q: "I am a 70 year old man and diagnosed with this problem some years ago originally with a barium ...
  A: Colon redundancy is where the colon is too long usually due to chronic constipation which can affect ...
prostate cancer12/23/2007
  Q: Aukerman, Cancer was found in 5 out of twelve needles from my brother's prostate biopsy: PSA 3.9 ...
  A: We have our cancer patients take fish oil liquid at the a high dose to correct their inflammatory ...
peripheral nueropathy,high protein level12/23/2007
  Q: I am having very bad pain in hands ,with numbness and tingling in hands and feet.The doctor says ...
  A: Would need MRI and CT of brain plus spinal fluid analysis to make the diagnosis of MS. Most of our ...
about arthritus and other related symtoms12/12/2007
  Q: My Hands and Feet are burning internally and I wake up in the middle of the night all the time and I ...
  A: You need to see your doctor since we do not prescribe on this site. This is generally due to low B ...
arthritis of the feet12/12/2007
  Q: Aukerman. You have helped me in the past and I thank you so much for it. Now, I would like to know ...
  A: Ankles and toes pain is likely need for more magnesium oxide if you have less than 2-3 Bowel ...
protein12/8/2007
  Q: Dr Aukerman, If you are losing protein in your urine, how can it affect you as far as bone pain? ...
  A: It appears both are caused by the increase of omega-6 plant oils in the diet and low omega-3 in the ...
eye irritation12/7/2007
  Q: my husband has been having some problems with his right eye. a couple weeks ago he looked like he ...
  A: It sounds like a corneal irritation from a foreign body under an eyelid which can sometimes be seen ...
follow up question regarding ct scan and headache12/6/2007
  Q: what type of pain would a brain aneurism would present. because the type of pain i'm having is very ...
  A: It can cause this type of pain but what you describe is more commonly seen with a sinus infection in ...
Sinol Nasal Spray11/28/2007
  Q: A month or so ago I saw you on TV reviewing a new OTC nasal spray for headaches called Sinol. You ...
  A: Sorry for your delay in having a chance to try it but there was and is no scientific evidence-based ...
hi11/25/2007
  Q: "if a disease is heritable does it manifest in its mild or severe form? ditto for mental ...
  A: From our work it appears the severity is determined by the genetic strength of the individuals gene ...
PIZZA FACE11/24/2007
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what is acne? Thanks C Barwick
  A: In our work this is due to the chronic over eating of omega-6 foods which stimulate the oil, ...
lung nodules11/24/2007
  Q: I have been diagnosed with two lung nodules. I am very concerned over the significance of this. One ...
  A: It really depends on the diagnosis on biopsy since some can be from old infections like ...
lymph nodes11/21/2007
  Q: This past March I noticed I had an enlarged lymph node in my neck. From that time till now, I ...
  A: Am I supposed to feel my lymph nodes? NO Am I just over reacting? NO I tested positive for an ...
Elevated CK levels11/20/2007
  Q: A few months ago, after a routine blood test, it revealed elevated ck levels. Not the heart ck, but ...
  A: Would probably see a sports med doctor who may be able to advise you to prevent this. We do this ...
tendonitis and golfer's elbow11/19/2007
  Q: I am 38 year old female with reoccurring problems with my elbow. I have had tennis and golfer's ...
  A: I have several questions, first is it normal to have more pain with the cortisone shot, second it ...
Pain underneath my buttocks11/19/2007
  Q: For some times I have been experiencing slight pain underneath my buttocks (specially the left side) ...
  A: While this can all be prostate disease, it ccould also be pirifomis syndrome, sacral nerve pathology ...
Kidney Disease11/18/2007
  Q: Aukerman, I hope you will make an exception for my question since it involves my elderly ...
  A: The renal disease affects the clearance of the drug so that would need to be adjusted to reduce the ...
HPV question11/15/2007
  Q: So I'm trying to figure out all this information about HPV that's been coming out. Here is mydo you ...
  A: Exposure to HPV is by sexual contact unprotected and need not be associated with warts. Some women ...
hi11/15/2007
  Q: What is the best sexual position to conceive? Should I lay a certain way after intercourse? For how ...
  A: From my research there are no specific percentages that are published for the questions you ask but ...
Zinc during pregnancy....11/13/2007
  Q: I am just wondering how much zinc is okay to take during pregnancy? I am currently about 7 weeks ...
  A: Recommended daily allowance: The current recommended dietary allowance for zinc is 13mg for 14 to ...
Stints & Blood Pressure Medication11/10/2007
  Q: I was taking a high blood pressure medication called Metoporal and after my first stint surgery I ...
  A: Hypertension is due to lack of magnesium oxide in the water and food supply today so ask your doctor ...
Treatment of buckle fractures11/4/2007
  Q: I would like your opinion on the treatment of buckle fractures in children. Do you think they should ...
  A: Do you think pain is decreased with a splint? Yes From your experience, are there less ...
alternative medicine11/4/2007
  Q: My name is Anna Ormandy. I am a student at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. As part of ...
  A: For centuries, these special knowledges were held by family elders and healers in communities so ...
internal upper right calf pain10/19/2007
  Q: I recently visited an ER because I had a sensation in my right calf that didn't feel normal. I also ...
  A: Yes, with elevated D-dimer, you most likely have a clot but not in the larger more dangerous veins, ...
Creatine supplement10/17/2007
  Q: With slightly elevated creatine levels is there any risk in taking creatine supplements? According ...
  A: This is all I can see in the literature about risk in elderly, Adverse effects of creatine ...
A couple things I need to know, please.10/17/2007
  Q: Can you have something really wrong with you, cancer, or diseases, lyme, aids, whatever you can ...
  A: If you have any serious condition developing, for years in advance I have been able to notice there ...
strange symptoms10/13/2007
  Q: I was wondering if you could direct me in the direction that I need to go. I am 33 years old. My ...
  A: I can think of six scenarios which I have seen in my practice, An adrenal tumor called a ...
i'm sick please help10/12/2007
  Q: I was in class about four days ago when all of the sudden i just felt like i had to puke. That was ...
  A: It is hard to say without exam but would require some lab tests including exclusion of ovarian ...
rectal itching10/11/2007
  Q: I am a 55 year old female who has developed rectal itching over the last few months. How can I ...
  A: You can eliminate all gluten, flax and soy to see if they are causing it or you can use topical ...
I'M SO BRUISED10/6/2007
  Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: what is a bruise? Thanks C Barwick
  A: a bruise is an area of skin and subcutaneous fat that has sustained an injury, accumulated injury ...
Energy Levels9/28/2007
  Q: I am a 46 year old male - most of my life I have been very active (ex jock). In the last 5 years I ...
  A: Could that be causing my lack of energy?? probably not since generally from low magnesium oxide, ...
Atypical PCOS with high bound-testosterone9/23/2007
  Q: I am an atypical – very atypical – polycystic ovary patient. I am 38. I am not overweight (5’1” and ...
  A: Yes, you are complicated but have all the things we see in similar patients with these complex ...
Concerned about 17 yo daughter9/8/2007
  Q: I am concerned about my daughter and wonder if I need to get her seen by a specialist. She is a ...
  A: Yes, she and your whole family would benefit from attending classes at our center, see ...
Protein in kidneys8/28/2007
  Q: My husband was told that he had a protein level of 1200 after a 24-hour urine test. Three months ...
  A: How serious is this? Serious enough to check it out further What causes the problem and such a ...
shingles8/28/2007
  Q: For 9 months I have had all the symptoms of shingles...severe pain in upper right side under ribs ...
  A: Sorry to be so confusing; but even home grown fruits and vegetables contain latex as the storage ...
Neurological Exam8/28/2007
  Q: I had a nerurological exam today, the Dr. thinks I fibromylagia or MS, if I don't improve in a month ...
  A: It is not possible to definitively diagnose MS without a spinal fluid protein test, usually plus the ...
aspirin8/27/2007
  Q: i heard that it does not matter how many aspirin you take because if you take more than 2 it does ...
  A: Not true, but at more than 2 tabs of 325mg each, aspirin side effects such as gastro intestinal ...
Pain and tingling in my neck, shoulder, arm and fingers8/22/2007
  Q: For about a year I've had a knot and pain on the side of my neck. I've now noticed for the past ...
  A: Yes, have your doctors tried magnesium oxide and eliminating all poultry, farm fed fish, vegetable ...
Upper GI8/20/2007
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice? I am a 43 female and I had a hip revision done on ...
  A: Would it not be better to cancel the Upper GI and see how the meds keep working? usually best to get ...
Persistant cough6/4/2007
  Q: Both my 8 month old daughter and myself have this persistant cough and she has a wheeze along with ...
  A: Need to lose the chicken, turkey, farm fed fish, Atlantic Salmon due to the corn oil they ...
Neurotransmitter support for stress and anxiety5/30/2007
  Q: My mother has had bi polar epidsodes in her life. I am one of her three daughters and all of us ...
  A: From what I see probably not of much value except to the vendor. This condition is a complex ...
Normal symptoms of detox5/13/2007
  Q: Aukerman, I've started taking a product called Juice Plus because I've heard it's so good for ...
  A: I do not recommend it for my patients but you have to ask your doctor. Most people do not need to ...
Normal symptoms of detox5/13/2007
  Q: Aukerman, I've started taking a product called Juice Plus because I've heard it's so good for ...
  A: These types of products tend to be loaded with plant latex. All plants have their protein and sugar ...
Glucose5/10/2007
  Q: I have blood work done annually. Over the last four years my fasting glucose has increased from 91 ...
  A: Breakfast Oatmeal, Corn, or Rice Cereals Milk or yogurt Eggs, bacon, sausage Cornbread Fruits in ...
Pregancy3/31/2007
  Q: I am 37 and have 2 boys ages 6 and 7 and thinking about one more baby if nature allows, but I am ...
  A: Yes, you are at increased risk so would want your nutrition to be perfect plus take 3 omega-3 fish ...
Symptoms similar to cold sores3/27/2007
  Q: I am a 23 y/o female. I am a virgin (a real one not a "sort of virgin"). In the last 6 weeks I ...
  A: Sounds like non-genital herpes I We have found these recurr more common in people with B-complex ...
upper abdominal, lower chest pain3/18/2007
  Q: I've been experiencing severe, sickening pain in my upper abdominal, lower chest area. It mostly ...
  A: You need to cut out all sodas, eat meat cheese or fish only once daily to cut out your body acid. Go ...
upper abdominal, lower chest pain3/17/2007
  Q: I've been experiencing severe, sickening pain in my upper abdominal, lower chest area. It mostly ...
  A: It sounds like Helicobacter pylorii infection so ask for the Py-test and get this treated. The other ...
clomid3/12/2007
  Q: I do at home insemination each cycle though a sperm bank in Washington. I heard before that each ...
  A: how much does Clomid improve your chances of becoming pregnant? Would it be like %25 or %30? Maybe ...
eye swelling2/10/2007
  Q: I have a random thing that I can't pinpoint. On a totally random schedule (2-3 times a year or so) ...
  A: Yes, this is a form of dry eye syndrome due to the excess omega-6 plant oils from cooking oils and ...
GERD2/5/2007
  Q: Ok so esophigatis causes me to have shortness of breath every day? And am i suppose to feel gerd ...
  A: Ok so esophigatis causes me to have shortness of breath every day? If you aspirate at night, so ask ...
GERD2/4/2007
  Q: I have started 4 weeks ago with chest wall pain. Im only 19 and had Cat, ekg, chest x-rays done.Im ...
  A: But the thing is i have shortness of breath well more like shallow breathing every day.Do u think ...
Hemmroids2/3/2007
  Q: Aukerman: Thanks for volunteering at this site. I 55 years old. I work as a school teacher and ...
  A: do I have to get evaulated because of this blood since I have had 2 clean colonoscopies and know I ...
frequent colds1/25/2007
  Q: Aukerman, Ever since having my daughter two years ago, I have been experiencing frequent colds - ...
  A: This common in children using day care and sitters with other children. Serum immune globulins would ...
Sinusitis1/18/2007
  Q: After a cold my doctor diagnosed me with sinusitis (nearly of of the sinuses showed sinusitis on cat ...
  A: They can operate to enlarge the openings to the sinuses but you may want to request 3-6 months on ...
hernias1/16/2007
  Q: I had an incisional hernia repair on Jan.9, 2007. I saw my surgeon for follow up today and of ...
  A: I am a nurse in a hospital setting and I am very afraid as once back to work I will be doing heavy ...
Oligomenorrhea1/11/2007
  Q: I am a 35 year old woman. Up to the age of 32 I always had infrequent periods. I then met my husband ...
  A: Yes, but it is not simple. Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil ...
Prescriptions1/11/2007
  Q: Is it safe for a 4 year old child to take singular,zyrtec,nasonex,albuterol, and a nebulizer daily - ...
  A: Safer than their asthma untreated but we use a different program to avoid most of these drugs side ...
Circulation prob. and headaches1/11/2007
  Q: We are unable to go to a doctor as we haveno insurance and are self employed. Do you have any ...
  A: he has a magnesum oxide and B-100 b complex vitamin deficiency so could try magnesium oxide at 250mg ...
Just curious1/11/2007
  Q: Aukerman, My 14 year-old daughter frequently coughs up a small, white, ball-like substance that ...
  A: She has cryptic tonsillitis so needs to see an ENT doctor. Cryptic in the case of the tonsils ...
Depo Medrol Injections1/10/2007
  Q: I have Morton's Neuroma in my foot, the Podiatrist I am going to gave me a Depo Medrol injection in ...
  A: Yes, generally safe if used locally but avoid shots in the muscles. May want to consider the ...
hi1/10/2007
  Q: is there an operation to eliminate the olfactory sense of smell ?
  A: Yes, but it is due to dietary imbalances. Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: ...
snoring1/2/2007
  Q: You've helped me before. In the past few weeks and few weeks only, I have started to snore. I have ...
  A: Our patients respond to the following since most snoring is due to these deficiencies: 1) B-100 high ...
Blood Clots (PE)12/30/2006
  Q: Can't seem to get an answer as to why I had multiple Pulmunary Embolisms. Had ultrasounds on legs ...
  A: There are a number of things wrong, such as: 1) Too much omega-6 plant oil in your diet (corrected ...
thyroid/cholestorol/sudafed/CMV12/29/2006
  Q: Last year I was away on holidays and had a cold for which I took Sudafed. I got an enlarged thyroid ...
  A: So the question I have is whether this suggests I have a slightly overactive thyroid (dont have any ...
varicose vains in scrotum12/28/2006
  Q: sorry for bothering you but i have to know some things about varicose vains in the ...
  A: No one can answer these specific questions but your doctor. For more details about varicocele go to ...
something in my neck is swollen12/24/2006
  Q: I have a question about what i think is a swollen lymph node in my neck. It is on my right side ...
  A: It sounds like a swollen salivary or parotid gland which can usually be relieved with tart chewing ...
Effexor and pregnancy12/23/2006
  Q: I am thinking about conceiving how long after the cessation of this drug can i start safely trying ...
  A: While we do not advise or treat, it is always best to consult the doctor who prescribed the Effexor, ...
strange soreness on scalp12/22/2006
  Q: for the past 2 and a bit months i've had a strange itchy soreness on my scalp, it seems to be in ...
  A: Usually mites and fleas are visible and do not survive well in clean human environments. My patient ...
parathyroid12/22/2006
  Q: My serum calcium has been up (out of range) and down (within range) during the past 12 months, ...
  A: I agree with asking for a real answer and endocrinologist evaluation if your doctor is not ...
Knees12/20/2006
  Q: I have burning behind my knees.It is so bad I can't sleep at night.They said,I don't have ...
  A: If it is behind the knees only it may be from the accident causing traumatic bakers cysts so you ...
hiccups12/18/2006
  Q: My son is 29 years old, he is experiencing hiccups that can last up to week or two at a time. This ...
  A: As you know this appears to stem from stimulation of the diaphragm muscle below the lungs so is made ...
Sciatic pain12/13/2006
  Q: I fell 10 yrs ago, down concrete steps, and ever since then I have had sciatic nerve pain, and ...
  A: Yes, this sounds like traumatic sciatica which often responds to B-100 high potency b complex taken ...
wrist/forearm12/11/2006
  Q: A couple of years ago, I started having episodes of pain -- sort of like a throb -- in my left ...
  A: Sounds like RSD in which the damaged or nutrient deficient nerve dies back and lets the skin and ...
enlarged prostate12/11/2006
  Q: I have had this problem for apprx. 3 yrs took flo-max for first 2 did not seem to help much,have now ...
  A: We have not examined your case records but we use B-100 high potency b complex four times a day and ...
general health12/6/2006
  Q: I've been in touch with you before but this is different than my last question. I started this new ...
  A: Not just regular sick, sick to the point where I went to the doctor and can barely breathe in the ...
lower leg hematoma12/5/2006
  Q: I have a leg injury from nearly 3 yrs ago. A log hit my leg & created a hemotama apprx 3 x 5 on the ...
  A: Not much can be done at this late stage. Some patients have improved with nutrient therapy such as ...
back itching and sore.12/4/2006
  Q: my back has white spots on it and itches very bad on the inside and it has sore spots on it, it is ...
  A: See your doctor to be sure not cancer and ask them if you can apply olive oil 3 times a day and take ...
Pharyngolaryngitis12/4/2006
  Q: Greetings, Dr. Aukerman. I am a 23 year old working professional. I have to use my voice a lot. ...
  A: Some doctors say that pharyngolaryngitis is incurable. Does that mean that any treatment is useless? ...
Vaginal/Urinary Problems12/4/2006
  Q: In August I noticed an fishy odour, and went to my family DR who said it was Bacterial Vagnosis just ...
  A: She said sometimes it wont show on the tests but she has a lot of experience and the smell was proof ...
pruritis ani11/27/2006
  Q: Doctor I have been suffering from this on a daily basis.It seems to have showed up after I had a ...
  A: Yes, it could be any of these but you can clear it in a week with the use of extra virgin olive oil ...
gout11/23/2006
  Q: My husband is 30. He has been having gout attacks in his big toe/joint for about 2 years now. They ...
  A: Yes, ask for a CBC and diff, ESR and c-reactive protein to make sure his blood is OK. Have him cut ...
Pain in Thigh11/16/2006
  Q: I've recently had some inexplicable, frequent episodes of annoying but slight pains occurring on ...
  A: It does sound like b vitamin deficiency or magnesium oxide deficiency. You can look in a mirrow at ...
Help Please11/7/2006
  Q: I hate to ask this over the computer however I have been to my Dr. 2x now, with no relief and need ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like bacterial vaginosis which I treat with plain yogurt douches daily for 1 week or ...
Skin Disorder11/5/2006
  Q: For the past 10 years or so I would develope some kind of rash on my legs just above the sock line. ...
  A: Yes, it is omega-6 plant oil toxicity from too much poultry, chips, peanut products, flax or gluten ...
broken toe11/5/2006
  Q: Past Thursday i ran over my toe at work with a wheelchair(I work at a nursing home).On Saturday I ...
  A: Yes, if you can get your foot up frequently or lay down with your foot up on a pillow or two for 30 ...
chickenpox?11/5/2006
  Q: I am a 32 year old female with two sons, one is 7 years old and the other is 3 years old. Recently, ...
  A: Yes, you each should get them plus do the following yourself to improve your resistance. Our ...
I fell down and hit my tail bone11/4/2006
  Q: I am a 62 year old female and about a week ago I fell down backwards off the step that leads down to ...
  A: There is nothing to do for this type of injury except ice pack and tylenol PLUS the following: Pain ...
Calcifications11/4/2006
  Q: I was dx with four 3-5 mm eccentric echogenic focus characteristic for benign adenomatous colloid ...
  A: I was dx with four 3-5 mm eccentric echogenic focus characteristic for benign adenomatous colloid ...
Sulfuric smelling burps11/3/2006
  Q: I have hasd rotten egg or sulfuric smelling burps with diarea. this has happened in the past from ...
  A: Yes, this is usually due to one or more of several things: 1) eating wheat barley rye, so get an HLA ...
Daughter has severe wrist pain11/3/2006
  Q: My 30 yr. old, caucasian, 5'6", 208 lbs. daughter began experiencing severe wrist pain (both wrist) ...
  A: This is due to the demineralization of bone and ligament attachement by the pregnancy plus a lack of ...
Extended Upper UTI Low WBC and RBC11/1/2006
  Q: I hope you can help me. In August 06 I began noticing abdominal pain and a bulge poking out of my ...
  A: (1) Low WBC *and* Low RBC? What gives? Is it true that a low wbc means infection as well? Answer: ...
Internal Vibrations10/30/2006
  Q: My sister developed an internal vibration throughout her chest, head and extremities 5 weeks ago. It ...
  A: This is due a form of beriberi plus latex immune disorder due to severe vitamin B complex deficiency ...
Medicines10/29/2006
  Q: I travel a lot to countries which are very hot and I take medicines with me. All kinds of medicines ...
  A: What effect does this have on medicines ? It deactivates and makes most ineffective. Will i get ...
Birth Control pill10/29/2006
  Q: How long after stopping the pill do the risk go away? For instance blood clots. After stopping the ...
  A: 3-6 months unless you take a 325 EC aspirin daily if OK with your doctor, then the risks are gone in ...
O2 supply tubing concentration.10/27/2006
  Q: I recently got into a debate with another paramedic student about whether or not the length of the ...
  A: Yes, theoretically (but would need measured since no one has done that test) at some length, the ...
Lactose Intolerance??10/20/2006
  Q: I am 25 and over the past approx 3 years I began to not be able to drink milk. Prior to that I ...
  A: Lactose intolerance is usually caused by gluten intolerance which is genetic, so you need an HLA DQ ...
heart operation10/18/2006
  Q: last year on september 15th i get heart operation. surgeon cut me on chest,right and left thighs,and ...
  A: The surgeon is correct in what they said but if you want it to heal and it is OK with your doctors, ...
flu shots10/17/2006
  Q: My mother (age 52) has OCD. Her recent obsession is fear of the flu. I just found out she has ...
  A: Not a problem with the 4 flu shots except the waste of flu vaccine, better to treat her OCD by ...
lumpiness in breast10/16/2006
  Q: And, fibrocystic breast disease is not the same thing as breast cancer?Hi. I was wondering if you ...
  A: No, it is the inflammation that could lead to cancer but your genome is not sensitive in a way that ...
internal vibrations10/16/2006
  Q: I have been experiencing sporadic internal vibrations that occur during the night. It is not muscle. ...
  A: Yes, this is a dysthymic vibration due largely to plant oil toxicity and nutrient deficiency. ...
Prempro and menopause10/15/2006
  Q: I am 49, and started taking Prempro .3mg for SEVERE hot flashes ,4 weeks ago. Before taking ...
  A: yes I am happy for them. You may have to take a higher dose to stop the bleeding but at 49 years ...
bleeding, etc10/14/2006
  Q: I told you previously that I was examined vaginally by my dr the beginning of august.. and since ...
  A: Sounds like you are bleeding from the vaginal surgical wound site if you do not have ...
When will the pain go away?10/12/2006
  Q: I have something wrong with my leg! My foot stays in a cramp, shin goes from numb to painful. Pain ...
  A: Yes, you actually need 4 things if OK with your doctors, magnesium oxide 250 mg before each meal and ...
Cause of Numbness10/11/2006
  Q: I have been having problems. From about my left knee down to my ankle I have a numbness on the ...
  A: My question to you is, does this sound serious or would you agree that a few adjustments can ...
Abdominal & vaginal pain w/diarrhea10/10/2006
  Q: I am a 23-year-old female and yesterday I had a sharp coming and going pain on the left side (as in ...
  A: This sounds like endometriosis with the initial sharp pain coming from intra abdominal bleeding at ...
Osteoporosis10/8/2006
  Q: I have recently read that Fosomax can cause deterioration of the jawbone. I think the condition is ...
  A: Fairly common side effect, so ask your doctor what your specific risk and consult your dentist to ...
alternative of steroid medicine10/8/2006
  Q: sir my mother is age 70.her one eye is being operated for corneal graft due to degeneration.second ...
  A: Yes, these are the things we use to restore health in our patients, plus Ashwaghanda for the ...
gas from carbonated beverages10/8/2006
  Q: I get extreme gas but don't "pass" it when I drink carbonated beverages. I feel the gas in my chest ...
  A: Nothing out there really helps because sodas are not natural for our bodies and have to be passed in ...
Question10/7/2006
  Q: next month I will be trying to concieve via sperm donation though a bank in Washington. I've never ...
  A: What is your rationale for each of your variations? clomid 5-7 versus 5-9 days? guiafenesin for the ...
CIRROHSIS AND HEP C10/7/2006
  Q: MY FATHER HAS CIRROHSIS AND HEP C IF NEEDED WOULD HE BE ABLE TO HAVE A TRANSPLANT?
  A: Yes, but he may want to use our progam to restore his liver as outlined below. There is much to ...
Length of fertility10/6/2006
  Q: I had always heard that the earlier someone started their menses, the earlier they would begin ...
  A: We used to believe that was true. Doubt you can settle the issue but we have found women to be ...
Interview9/27/2006
  Q: what do you like best or least about your job? what are the rewards of this job? what are the ...
  A: what do you like best or least about your job? Challenging work is best, no least what are the ...
Symptoms unexplained.9/24/2006
  Q: my name is Kristie. I am 30 yrs. old and have 3 children. Just with in this last 6 months I have ...
  A: There is much to learn and much to do to regain your health but we help people do this every day at ...
Curious9/24/2006
  Q: How are you doing? Good, hopefully. I realize the cause(s) for such symptoms could be broad, but ...
  A: I realize the cause(s) for such symptoms could be broad, but what might cause a person to feel ...
my eyes water9/21/2006
  Q: i am 16 now, but it all started in the 7th grade they would get red and start to get watery, i use ...
  A: Use clear eye drops in your eyes, a warm wet wash cloth on the lids and skin, and ask your doctor if ...
Tetnus Shots!9/21/2006
  Q: An hour or so ago I cut my finger on a carving tool that I use for making gourd crafts. The tool is ...
  A: Once , seven years ago when I was in a car wrecked that involved some cuts ( I pretty sure they ...
Hysterectomy advice9/19/2006
  Q: I am a 40 year old woman. I have been having menstrual problems for quite some time - I have been ...
  A: You are correct. It is unlikely that you will become menopausal at 40 since my patients who avoid ...
Question9/15/2006
  Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you very much for taking the ...
  A: That is tough. We use high dose omega-3 four times a day for our patients like this but she would ...
How muscles work9/11/2006
  Q: I am trying to learn about how muscles work. I found a lot of answers on the internet and in ...
  A: Not true, muscles shake when you are out of condition and that improves over time with good ...
lung problems9/10/2006
  Q: i am 50 and a female. my lungs feel raw most of the time.My family Dr. is treating me for asthma and ...
  A: You appear to have multiple nutritional problems related to our western food supply which affect ...
Nausea9/10/2006
  Q: I did have a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. The only thing they found was a dilated bile duct. ...
  A: You appear to have multiple nutritional problems related to our western food supply which affect ...
herat problem9/10/2006
  Q: belongs to pakistan,age 50 years,b.p 110/80,sugar after 14 hours fasting 120 mg/dl cholesterole 200 ...
  A: You appear to have multiple nutritional problems related to our western food supply which affect ...
plavix9/10/2006
  Q: I am a 52 year old female. my father not too long ago had quadruple bypass surgery and now my mother ...
  A: Your parents appear to have multiple nutritional problems related to our western food supply which ...
allergies9/9/2006
  Q: Aukerman- I am 34 years old and when I turned 26 I started having seasonal allergies. Before this ...
  A: Yes, this is due to omega-6 plant oil excess in the food supply which makes us overly allergic. See ...
ANA9/8/2006
  Q: I am 42 yo. and have a rather complicated hx. I have hashimoto's and vitiligo. I have also been ...
  A: WOuld it be prudent to see the rehumatologist again? Yes Do you think the ANA is signifcant or just ...
ra9/8/2006
  Q: heart palpitations, uncontrolled hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis affecting wrists and fingers. I ...
  A: Yes, these are all related to the deficiencies in the food supply plus too much plant oil omega 6 in ...
Epidural9/3/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I have a herniated lumbar disc, L4-5. I had surgery (laminectomy) in 2003 after trying 2 ...
  A: I had one last Monday and, so far, the sciatica hasn't improved. In your opinion, is it a waste of ...
ovarian cysts ruptured9/1/2006
  Q: I am not sure if you can answer this question. I looked on Womans Health and did not see anything ...
  A: My question is how long does it take for the fluid to dissolve and can I get an infection? 3 weeks ...
Exercise and blood pressure9/1/2006
  Q: I have been a serious jogger for 32 years. MyWhat is the immediate normal effect of running and ...
  A: What is the immediate normal effect of running and blood pressure? Should your pressure be higher ...
chronic cystitis8/30/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I have had chonic cystitis in the past due to intercourse. I would like a very healthy and ...
  A: You can clear this with daily yogurt and the following: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for ...
dry mouth8/29/2006
  Q: I have been experiencing dry mouth for about 7 weeks now. It just started suddenly it seems. I have ...
  A: Yes, these can all cause dry mouth as can diabetes but the most common cause is vitamin and mineral ...
leg vein replacement8/27/2006
  Q: I am a 61 year old female. I had two leg surgerues last year (infections). Thinking that the pain ...
  A: The bypass may be necessary to save your leg, otherwise there are things you can do to improve your ...
another teenager8/23/2006
  Q: My son plays three sports (baseball, wrestling, and football) and as part of the football training, ...
  A: These are "neutral" in terms of its effect on his growth. All exercises are "beneficial" as long ...
Am I just paranoid?8/23/2006
  Q: I have a son that will be 2 in Feburary. From January 06 my son has been sick. It started with an ...
  A: I just want to know is there another test that I should suggest they do?? Answer: ask for tests ...
ESI8/23/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I'm having an epidural steroid injection for a herniated lumbar disc. Is this a ...
  A: I'm having an epidural steroid injection for a herniated lumbar disc. Is this a potentially ...
another teenager8/23/2006
  Q: I have a similar case to one I read in your answers. My son is 14 years old. He is 5'6" and grew ...
  A: Yes, but he needs to take the Knox gelatine 2 packets in warm water or eat 1/2 box of Jell-O in warm ...
liver8/20/2006
  Q: Doctor I am a 50 year old male. I have been a fairly heavy beer drinker all my life. In the last ...
  A: a sign that I have liver damage from alcohol. If I stopped drinking beer,wwould my liver start to ...
weight loss8/19/2006
  Q: I have alot of trouble loosing weight. i haev tried all sorts of diets with no luck and i also ...
  A: Does the ketostix register burning of consumed fat or stored fat or both. Both mine is staying in ...
Spleen8/19/2006
  Q: I had a ct scan for abdominal pain (found nothing) but the report read borderline prominent spleen ...
  A: I would not be concerned but would be sure over time that your doctor does the tests, like a CBC and ...
hello8/18/2006
  Q: i realize it would be ahrd to answer all of this but please help me as much as you can > i ...
  A: what difficulties would i face in coneiving, becoming pregnant, having a healthy baby, how would my ...
nerve damage8/17/2006
  Q: I had TKR on 3/23/06 and had a femoral nerve block done. Since the surgery I can not lift my leg ...
  A: Do you think the nerve will heal itself and how long? Should have been better by now. May want to ...
pulled calf muscle8/17/2006
  Q: exactly one week ago, i injured my left calf. i was in the ocean, walking against the pull of an ...
  A: do you think i'm expecting too much too fast? Yes, limit optional activity for 2 weeks when will ...
swollen glands8/16/2006
  Q: I recently moved from the East Coast to the West Coast. The neighborhood I used to live in didn't ...
  A: Not likely because it takes about 2 years to develop a 'new' allergy because of the different immune ...
my daughter8/16/2006
  Q: my daughter was diagnosis as hempic cp in 2000 at MUSC charleston problem though mild we cant get ...
  A: take a job with a company that has no pre-x in their insurance for at least 1 year to establish ...
Yeast8/15/2006
  Q: I have just been told that I have an over abundance of yeast in my intestines and virtually no good ...
  A: how does this occur? Answer: usually from lack of yogurt, cottage cheese or dairy with natural ...
Chronic Hiccups8/14/2006
  Q: I have a brother in Casa Verde, AZ. He is in his early seventies. He had two or three major ...
  A: It would require some work on his part but we assist patients getting stabilized then better doing ...
Missed Period8/14/2006
  Q: I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend of four years and he pulls out before he ejaculates. I ...
  A: You may have not ovulated or you still may be pregnant. If you do not have a period in 30 days from ...
inner ear infection8/13/2006
  Q: What should be included in my diet to get the deficiency of in B-100 complex vitamins, magnesium ...
  A: There is much to learn and much to do to regain your health but we help people do this every day at ...
inner ear infection8/13/2006
  Q: I have had one and the same symptoms a couple of time; this year this happened three times; in the ...
  A: Questions to you: Is this the only possible diagnose? = no, the correct answer is your diet is ...
Acid Reflux Disease8/13/2006
  Q: A couple of years ago, I was diagnosed with acid reflux disease. At first I was taking Nexium. ...
  A: Could stopping and restarting medicines be causing these episodes? Yes, the prevacid, nexium or ...
Painful Breasts8/12/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I am 31 years old and have had this problem for many years now and have not been able to ...
  A: Can be gerd esophagitis or an MSG food additive heart reaction so get an EGD and avoid MSG ...
Preschooler with Recurring Fevers8/12/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I was wondering if you could help with a situation my wife and I are having with our ...
  A: Yes, your doctors need to check for Lyme disease, mono, and relapsing infections. What does you son ...
Is it Chronic Fatigue/Epstein Barr??8/9/2006
  Q: The 1/2 box of jello water, can that be regular or sugar free - which is best? Also, any ...
  A: The 1/2 box of jello water, can that be regular or sugar free - which is best? for this purpose,both ...
h8/7/2006
  Q: if am rh negative 25 y.o. female and had on e child and the docs in us presumably know i was rh ...
  A: if am rh negative 25 y.o. female and had on e child and the docs in us presumably know i was rh neg ...
lump in back of neck8/7/2006
  Q: I found a lump in the back of my neck which can only be felt if i bend my neck back. I also have ...
  A: Should i be okay with this advice? Not really since you need a good neuromuscular evaluation and ...
growing taller8/6/2006
  Q: I am a 16 year old boy am i was wondering what i can do to increase my height. I am not short in ...
  A: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil 2000mg (600 mg EPA/DHA) before ...
h8/6/2006
  Q: i am a 24 y.o female who was told that i am rh negative what r the implicashuns of this? i ahd one ...
  A: what r the implicashuns of this? Only a problem if you have a child who is Rh+, even then not a ...
severe sweating8/6/2006
  Q: with the additional info you needed: OriginalI started menopause 2yrs. ago. My hot flashes stopped ...
  A: Are these hot flashes or could something else be happening to me? Answer: 1) Probably not but ...
severe sweating8/5/2006
  Q: I started menopause 2 yrs ago. I no longer get hot flashes, when I did I would just be sitting and ...
  A: Yes, this sounds different like it could be more serious, like a metabolic problem but to help you I ...
Breast Tenderness8/4/2006
  Q: I am 24 years old, newly married, no kids. For the past two weeks or so, I have been experiencing ...
  A: Am I going crazy? Not really. What is wrong with me? It sounds like you may be omega-6 toxic from ...
Severe headache, nausea, numbness and earache...8/4/2006
  Q: My wife had gone to the ER 4 days in a row this week for these symptoms and they sent her on her way ...
  A: These types of problems can be triggered in people with UTI and she had that. Otherwise she may want ...
pain management surgeries and strokes8/3/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To as far as I know I had no complications. The pain was begun ...
  A: A more likely scenario could be that the same omega-6 plant oil toxicity in the food supply could ...
Curious8/3/2006
  Q: I'm sorry but this is a seriuos question, I really need to know, what does the M.D stand for? ...
  A: The approved abbreviation, M.D. means all the following; meniere's disease macular degeneration ...
Yeast Infection?8/2/2006
  Q: Is it possible to have a pink/salmon colored discharge with a yeast infection? Its odorless and not ...
  A: Yes, the suppository could contribute. Women are sometimes subject to other bowel contaminant yeast ...
alcohol8/2/2006
  Q: Would I be going to far if I asked you 2 additional questions about alcohol treatments that I have ...
  A: 1. why does alcohol take away the smell from your underarms? because it dissolves the oil based odor ...
Burning Sensation in Legs8/2/2006
  Q: Often I wake up in the middle of the night with burning sensations in both legs. My legs are sore. ...
  A: There are a number of things wrong, such as: 1) Too much omega-6 plant oil in your diet (corrected ...
humorous bone and arthritis8/2/2006
  Q: I have a concern. My left humorous was broken about 30 years ago. I spent 6 weeks in a hanging cast, ...
  A: Can one get arthritis in a bone union ? Not really. I have thought that one can only get arthritis ...
blood test results8/1/2006
  Q: I am a 26 year old woman. A few months ago I had some blood work done. Everything was normal except ...
  A: Please help me to understand what plant oil toxic has to do with a low white cell count. It affects ...
blood test results8/1/2006
  Q: I am a 26 year old woman. A few months ago I had some blood work done. Everything was normal except ...
  A: Actually it means you are omega-6 plant oil toxic. See the article below. Glen Dietary intake of ...
Foxamax8/1/2006
  Q: I have a patient that is on the drug Foxamax, and she called us today with a question about here ...
  A: Actually it and similar drugs cause osteonecrosis so be careful. Here are just 2 of the many ...
arm spasms7/31/2006
  Q: I guess there are many reasons to question this. He overwhelms doctors that he sees. He has high ...
  A: If he snores, falls asleep except at bedtime, has excessive daytime sleepins, with or without apnes ...
arm spasms7/31/2006
  Q: Good Morning Dr. Aukerman, My name is Susan and I have a question reguarding my husband Robert. He ...
  A: I guess my question is this, are there any reasons to look into that this may be happening? Yes, ...
herpangina7/30/2006
  Q: I started work as a preschool teacher on Monday, and my daughter was there for 4 hours in a ...
  A: 1. How long will I be contagious? about 1 week 2. How can I tell if my daughter was sick with ...
stomach ache7/30/2006
  Q: My wife is suffering from some kind of stomach ache. its not a sharp pain just uncomfortable. Her ...
  A: Sounds like celiac disease if long standing due to too much gluten and omega 6 plant oil so have ...
Hives before onset of menstration, Hormonal Imbalance, Weight Gain, Bleeding after Intercourse7/29/2006
  Q: In March of 2005 I had gained 10 lbs rather quickly and was doing my typical excercise 4-5 day a ...
  A: Yes they all sound related to your nutritional deficiencies and the excess omega 6 in your diet. ...
shaky hands7/29/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I am a 17 year old boy, and recently graduated from high school. I have very shaky ...
  A: This is usually due to too much plant oil from chips, peanuts, granola, gluten, turkey or chicken or ...
Post op problem7/28/2006
  Q: I am 8 weeks post-op. I had knee surgery. I had an epidural for anethstesia. I am still numb in ...
  A: Unless you were having 2-3 soft bowel movements daily before surgery, you probably went into the ...
hypothyroidism?7/26/2006
  Q: I have a multi nodular thyroid with some calcification (the largest nodule is 9mm). My blood tests ...
  A: Is it posible to suddenly lose all thyroid function? Not really, you actually have Hashimoto's ...
periods and discharge7/24/2006
  Q: I'm 18 and started my periods at 13. However they have never been frequent and regular, and have ...
  A: Are they going to stop? No, not likely at your age. Also, I sometimes have a strange brown, gooey ...
nose sore7/24/2006
  Q: I had sinus surgery about 8 years ago and I have had a crusty sore on the inside front cartilige ...
  A: In some patients this is due to an immune disorder caused by too much plant oil called omega 6 which ...
Breast Milk7/24/2006
  Q: I have been done nursing for almost a year and I have found that I have milk still. It's only drops ...
  A: In some patients this is due to an immune disorder caused by too much plant oil called omega 6 which ...
Allergic reactions to Coumadin & Antibiotics7/22/2006
  Q: I have been hospitalized approximately 20 times in the past 1 1/2 for pulmonary embolisms, deep vein ...
  A: You are correct and here are the studies just this year to confirm you belief. 1: Weinberg AD, ...
thyroid nodules7/22/2006
  Q: Dr Aukerman,I have been driving myself crazy over the past 2 months. It all started 2 months ago ...
  A: Most likely hashimoto's thyroiditis which is autoimmune but your doctors have to do a TPO to ...
Irregular periods7/20/2006
  Q: I had one child naturally in 2004. After his birth, I had regular menstrual cycles for almost 1 ...
  A: struggling with bulimia for about a year but have since started to recover. Could this be the cause ...
Broken humerous bone (left)7/20/2006
  Q: My father was having pain in his left upper arm for months. Then one day while doing some light work ...
  A: Do you have any suggestions? Should he get a second opinion? Yes, most definitely and Ask your ...
belly button discharge7/19/2006
  Q: I was wondering in your opinion is Duricef 500 mg twice daily for 10 days an appropriate treatment? ...
  A: I was wondering in your opinion is Duricef 500 mg twice daily for 10 days an appropriate treatment? ...
belly button discharge7/19/2006
  Q: Three days ago I started having a discharge from m belly button, its white-green in colour. The ...
  A: I was wondering if this could be caused by going to a public pool. Yes, it can be caught that way. ...
Shingles7/17/2006
  Q: Can you have shingles internally in one arm? I have the symptoms without the outside redness, ...
  A: Can you have shingles internally in one arm? Not really I have the symptoms without the outside ...
Human growth7/17/2006
  Q: I am a 19 year old male. I stand at 5'5" and want to grow taller, if possible. Ive went through ...
  A: Has anybody reported back with any success using your formula? Yes, most have who actually do all ...
Abnormal Stool7/14/2006
  Q: My 14 month old son has started having some odd bowel movements. Sometimes they have some mucous in ...
  A: It is usually from what he eats and drinks, so you need to log this for a few days and it will be ...
stomach ulsers7/14/2006
  Q: She does not want to have sergery.Can you tell me what are good natural remedys to eat or drink to ...
  A: She needs treated with a prevpac and read these because it is all in her diet See the following ...
numbness and pain7/12/2006
  Q: I have been experiencing numbness in my legs off and on for about two years. I didn't think much of ...
  A: Yes, that is a form of pyridoxine deficiency neuropathy due to the lack of B vitamins in our food. ...
left groin pain7/12/2006
  Q: I am a 67yr old male. I had an inguinal hernia op about 5 years ago. All went ok including recovery. ...
  A: You are correct, it could be either one so you would best see your doctor and cut out all gluten ...
Abnormal periods7/8/2006
  Q: Also, do you know how serious this is and what may have caused it?I am eighteen years old, and I got ...
  A: This usually comes from eating too much of the following:; Chicken, turkey, peanuts, peanut butter, ...
A series of problems that is getting worse7/8/2006
  Q: I have a set of changes that has happened over the last 6 years. What started out as now and then ...
  A: Here are the problems in order of anoyingness <grin> 1. fatigue I sleep 9 hours a night and take a 2 ...
Routine Blood test7/7/2006
  Q: I'm an American living in Croatia. A friend's daughter had a fever of 38-39 degC for a couple of ...
  A: Am I missing something here? Probably not, it is the standard of care there. Can you explain why ...
chest pain or nothing?7/7/2006
  Q: sir, since few days i feel negligible chest pain less than second time in left side inner... .such ...
  A: Yes, hypertension can create chest pain as can esophageal reflux disease and even muscles from too ...
Temple7/6/2006
  Q: I was in the dentist office the other day. To keep my mouth open wide he monuvered his hand so it ...
  A: My queston is head trauma in that area likely with what had happened? Not really. Is the temple ...
non-healing sore7/6/2006
  Q: I have noticed a persistent scab centrally located, just into the hairline of my occiput. I have ...
  A: What exactly were you looking for in the answer that caused you to write: I am well aware that ...
about human growth7/5/2006
  Q: but I need to know what to do in order to do that. 1)Like what should I do health-wise, to ensure ...
  A: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil 3000mg (900 mg EPA/DHA) just ...
pills7/4/2006
  Q: I had a question about birth control pills and I hope you can help me! I am currently taking ...
  A: Yes, for details go to www.nih.gov and search for birth control pills, types. Ask the pharmacist ...
Menopause7/4/2006
  Q: Aukerman for hearing my question. I am a former nursing student and understand medical terminology ...
  A: It is due to the toxic excess of omega-6 in the diet from chicken, turkey, peanut products, chips, ...
Cigar smoking side effects7/3/2006
  Q: I'm 48 and I've just started smoking the cigar two months ago. I don't inhale and don't swallow the ...
  A: Yes, while they vary from person to person, these are the symptoms to indicate some changes starting ...
conception6/29/2006
  Q: I bought the Clearblue fertility monitor the first month i peaked on it and then the second and ...
  A: I bought the Clearblue fertility monitor the first month i peaked on it and then the second and ...
Abnormal Hair Loss6/27/2006
  Q: I am a 15 year old girl, and I am loosing an excessive ammount of hair. I know that hair goes ...
  A: Yes, you sound like you are having an excess omega 6 plant oil usually from chips, peanuts, poultry, ...
swollen ankles6/27/2006
  Q: i have had a sinus infection for a few weeks now, today i noticed my ankles are swollen.. i have ...
  A: Yes, you are low on many things. Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil ...
High Platlet Count6/27/2006
  Q: My recent medical check up shown high platlet count which is 436 and my LDL is 2.6.is this two thing ...
  A: These while not inter related do indicate a severe overload of omega 6 plant oil usually from ...
excema6/26/2006
  Q: my 6 year old daughter has some rough skin on her elbow that gets sensitive or itchy. We have been ...
  A: Yes, cut out all chips, poultry, peanuts and peanut products, plus be sure she gets no flax or soy ...
faint6/25/2006
  Q: Why when you stand straight, you can faint? Can kneeling on your knees for long periods of time ...
  A: Why when you stand straight, you can faint? Yes, if you are not well. Can kneeling on your knees ...
soap in eye6/24/2006
  Q: Can getting heavily fragranced body soap in your eye, then rinsing well..Can further eye ...
  A: Can getting heavily fragranced body soap in your eye, then rinsing well..Can further eye ...
Vinegar6/24/2006
  Q: Can you tell me all the health benefits and dangers of vinegar? What type of vinegar is the ...
  A: Can you tell me all the health benefits and dangers of vinegar? no benefit unless you are a ...
migrains with low temp of 96.06/22/2006
  Q: My twenty year old son with history of migrains is having one tonight. Excedrin for migrains didn't ...
  A: In my experience, he sounds like many of my patients who used to have migraines but no longer have ...
Interstitial cystitis6/21/2006
  Q: If someone has interstitial cystitis could they have urine leakage and small amounts of blood ...
  A: Yes, but most will have to urinate at nightime so I ask if there is any getting up at night to ...
Numbness and Tingling Sensation6/21/2006
  Q: I have a question I was hoping you could possibly answer for me. I am a 31 year old female. In June ...
  A: Sounds like you need to see a neurologist for MS eval. In the meantime, Ask your doctor but this is ...
My typical problem6/20/2006
  Q: I am 67 years old male with HBP on Cardivas-3.25 twice and Loram(5mg). I have no IHD DM or Thyroid ...
  A: Sounds like reflux laryngitis a common complication of reflux esophagitis, so either take prilosec ...
Digestive Problems after Gall Bladder has been removed6/20/2006
  Q: Is it normal, years after a gall bladder has been removed to still have alot of digestive problems. ...
  A: Yes, go on a gluten free sugar free diet with no peanuts, flax, soy, or poultry to clear your ...
Sinus problems6/18/2006
  Q: I got a cold at the beginning of this month. It went away after about a week, but ever since then I ...
  A: Do you have any suggestions for me or what might be causing this? It may have been an infection on ...
growing taller6/17/2006
  Q: Is there anything I can do to grow taller or is it impossible to grow once you havent grown in a ...
  A: see below I'm an 18 year old female and I'm 5'5 not to short but I would like to be taller,Is there ...
hi about growth plates6/17/2006
  Q: what causes the growth plates to close? like is there a specific hormone that is released? also ...
  A: what causes the growth plates to close? Testosterone for men like is there a specific hormone that ...
Stomach Problems6/11/2006
  Q: I'm 31 and have been discharged from active duty military because of mixed connective tissue ...
  A: This is usually due to immune disease which changes the proteins lost in your phelgm and mucus. Ask ...
emptying bladder problem in diabetic male6/11/2006
  Q: My boyfriend has type 2 diabetes brought on by Agent Orange in VietNam. He was diagnosed 4 years ago ...
  A: Is it normal for some urine to stay in the bladder or could he possibly have neuropothy of the ...
Itchy Vagina6/10/2006
  Q: im a 16yr old female from the UK. Jus recently since thursday 8th june, the entrance to my vagina ...
  A: but i do finger myself once or twice a week, cud this be whats making me itch? Yes, you are ...
BLOOD TEST RESULTS6/9/2006
  Q: A RECENT BLOOD TEST INDICATED A CREATINE KINASE OF 226, C-REACTIVE PROTEIN OF 16.83 AND LYMPHOCYTES ...
  A: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil 3000mg (900 mg EPA/DHA) before ...
numbness in arm6/8/2006
  Q: Lately when I go to sleep I end up waking up to a numb arm from my elbow to the tips of my fingers. ...
  A: Yes, see your doctor to be sure you have not developed a vena cava syndrome or blood clot. Ask ...
post cholecystectomy6/7/2006
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, In mid March I has a laprascopic cholecystectomy, after several months of bouts with ...
  A: So my question are these symptoms normal after cholecystectomy and will they get better with time ...
Shoulder Pain and Aerobic Exercise6/6/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I have calcified tendonitis in my right shoulder and have had it for years. It flares up ...
  A: In your opinion, is it adviseable to continue jogging when the tendonitis flares up? Yes, unless ...
blemishes6/6/2006
  Q: During ovulation and pms, I breakout with two or three hive-like pimples on my chin, forehead or ...
  A: These are hormonal but due to toxic levels of omega 6(plant oils) in your system that creates this ...
head.6/4/2006
  Q: Riding in a car..going 60 or so mph..my driver hit a miniature rise then an immediate small drop in ...
  A: My question was do you think brain injury would have been possible in that circumstance? not unless ...
Shingles and feet/leg tingling6/4/2006
  Q: About 2 years ago I broke out with Shingles. It was a bad breakout and to this day it sometimes ...
  A: Do you believe that this is related to the Shingles? Yes, it is post-herpetic neuropathy but the ...
Premature Delivery5/31/2006
  Q: My 19 year old friend stated to be artificially inseminated 4 months ago. This past Sunday she ...
  A: Is this possible? Yes, but unlikely Are there requirements (age, marriage, ect) for artificial ...
sciatica of left leg5/30/2006
  Q: But that's what you recommended for reflux for someone else? Is that just the answer for ...
  A: Each component does several things and the magnesium, calcium an omega 3 help and eventually resolve ...
sciatica of left leg5/30/2006
  Q: I'm a nurse. My 65 year old moderately obese but active dad has been through a series of tests for ...
  A: Not good risks unless he fails the following; Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my ...
Burning in legs and feet5/30/2006
  Q: This question is in regards to my dad. His age is 64. He's in good general health. Ten years ago he ...
  A: Yes, they will call this neuropathy but they will try to use seizure meds when he really needs the ...
hemroids5/29/2006
  Q: are you suposed to push ypur hemroid back in
  A: most people do but the secret is to totally stop gluten and do the following: Ask your doctor but ...
height5/27/2006
  Q: Does musterbating affect the matter of growing tall? I'm 19 and only 5'5" tall. Can I still be ...
  A: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my patients: 1) Fish oil 3000mg before each meal and at ...
GERD and bowels5/27/2006
  Q: I am a physician assistant student, 22 years old.I feel like I'm just being paranoid about some ...
  A: Get scoped and get some help. The below helps my patients with these disorders restore their health. ...
cold and excess salivation5/27/2006
  Q: He Dr. Aukerman: About the past 4 or 5 years, every time I get a bad cold, just at the beginning of ...
  A: Usually a form of mild long standing malnutrition. Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my ...
THANK YOU5/27/2006
  Q: Drear Dr. Aukerman. I was unable to thank you earlier. it turns out that I have a very small stress ...
  A: Just stay active as you can and do the below: Ask your doctor but this is what I use for my ...
is it true that conception...5/25/2006
  Q: is it true that conception cannot take place during menstrushun? assuming intercourse takes place ...
  A: is it true that conception cannot take place during menstrushun? Generally this is true. assuming ...
brain damage?5/24/2006
  Q: Do you find it possible that just the impact of the body "such as back or feet" landing on a ...
  A: Do you find it possible that just the impact of the body "such as back or feet" landing on a surface ...
WHITE MATTER LESIONS...5/23/2006
  Q: I had a mri and they found white matter lesions...dont know alot of details about it but i was ...
  A: They mean either ischemic brain disease or demylinating diseases like MS. These mean you are having ...
getting 6 month old to self soothe5/23/2006
  Q: I'm trying to teach my son, age 6 months to self-soothe to sleep because these past few weeks he ...
  A: This is often due to the lack of omega 3 in your diet. Should not be a problem but I need more ...
Ringworm5/22/2006
  Q: I have what seemed to be a ringworm infection on my face. I have treated it with over the counter ...
  A: Should not be a problem but I need more information, go to this website and put in your 24 hour food ...
Peri-Menopause5/22/2006
  Q: I am 49 years old, and am wondering what triggers some women to have extreme peri-menopause ...
  A: I am 49 years old, and am wondering what triggers some women to have extreme peri-menopause ...
Fibromyalgia5/22/2006
  Q: Do you treat patients with Fibromyalgia and what is the correct medicine to use ? Also - do you ...
  A: Do you treat patients with Fibromyalgia Yes what is the correct medicine to use ? None of the ...
Chest Hair5/21/2006
  Q: I'm 22 and I really don't have much chest hair. Is there anything that I can do to get more chest ...
  A: Is there anything that I can do to get more chest hair like using something like Rogain on it? Yes, ...
Deodarant spray in classroom5/13/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To Oh I see, so inhaling the spray throughout the half of the ...
  A: Oh I see, so inhaling the spray throughout the half of the day wouldn't be something that would be ...
Deodarant spray in classroom5/12/2006
  Q: yes I had a question about an incident that happened today, well I teach the 9th grade..and today a ...
  A: What could have caused this? The spray Like what happened within my body to cause myself a ...
GOUT5/8/2006
  Q: ------------------------- What are the best vitamins that a person can take or what is the best diet ...
  A: Gout is caused by the buildup of too much uric acid in the body. Uric acid comes from the breakdown ...
Provera5/6/2006
  Q: I was given a prescription from my OB/GYN for Provera 10mg QD x 7 days to induce a period. I have a ...
  A: How long does it normally take to get a period after finishing the Provera? 2-5 days What happens ...
questions about anemia for Delicious Living article5/3/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I am writing an article for Delicious Living Magazine on anemia. I am looking for three ...
  A: 1) What usually causes anemia and what are the symptoms? Anemia is usually related to blood loss or ...
eardrum perforation5/1/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I recently suffered a terribly painful ear infection while in Europe and was diagnosed ...
  A: I have a small but continuous clear, somwhat viscous, drainage...even though it's been about 2 weeks ...
occ hypertension4/27/2006
  Q: how can we acertain the reason of occassional dis-comfort without chest pain but occ at that time ...
  A: how can we acertain the reason of occassional dis-comfort without chest pain but occ at that time ...
Quick History: Sept 2004 had...4/24/2006
  Q: Quick History: Sept 2004 had surgery for post tibual decompression (back area of calf). I was doing ...
  A: This is where the thick layers of fascia which hold muscle and bones together become painful and ...
Further information regarding undereye dark circles4/10/2006
  Q: Greetings Dr. Aukerman! My name is Oliver I have been feverishly trying to get rid of these. I ...
  A: I did a whole lot of research and found that liver ailments could be partially responsible and upon ...
hot flashes4/6/2006
  Q: What could cause hot flashes besides menopause. It's been happening more often now. Any time ...
  A: What could cause hot flashes besides menopause. This is usually due to too much plant oil (omega 6) ...
is there any operation to...4/5/2006
  Q: is there any operation to overcome the effects of aging on the cremaster msucle , so that it will ...
  A: Is there any operation to overcome the effects of aging on the cremaster msucle , so that it will ...
Body Odor4/5/2006
  Q: I stopped eating gluten (90% anyway), and I've tried all types of strange diets (fruits, vegs, etc ...
  A: An internist or family physician can do the workup. These symptoms and problems usually due to too ...
restless legs4/5/2006
  Q: What is and causes restless leg syndrome? I had never heard of this until my late mother-in-law ...
  A: It is when the legs are uncomfortable and keep moving especially at night. see www.nih.gov and ...
prescription interaction4/5/2006
  Q: I am sure you are too busy to answer this and all the other questions throw at you, but if you get a ...
  A: Effexor reacts with trazadone Hydrox reacts with hyoscyamine and trazadone What are you taking each ...
Question on Health Issue3/31/2006
  Q: I'm 21 years old and 6 months ago I met the man of my dreams. My ex passed on an STD (genital ...
  A: My fiancee would like to preform oral sex but I have pushed him away. Is it ok for him? Not until ...
Blood Clots3/30/2006
  Q: and Thanks. I'm a 28 year old female, mother of 4, and Ive been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Birth Control ...
  A: Is this the kind of thing to look out for, or is it a severe non moving pain? Not really if it moves ...
vomitting and diarhhea in a toddler3/28/2006
  Q: My two year old was vomitting yesterday, stopped by 3;30 p.m., he also had watery bowel movements 4. ...
  A: I would consult your doctor frequently if the bowel movements continue watery. you may want to ...
Lumps or hematoma.3/26/2006
  Q: 3mos. ago my baby bumped her forehead to a table,a week later it developed into a lump. I brought ...
  A: These are usually fat bruises in which the fat becomes injured and the body reponds with the red ...
medical3/26/2006
  Q: For a four year old, how soon after she drinks a freshly squeezed cup of orange juice can she drink ...
  A: For a four year old, how soon after she drinks a freshly squeezed cup of orange juice can she drink ...
growth3/25/2006
  Q: I am 17 years old 5ft8in 125lbs and in great shape.I have just been given XOPENEX HFA 45 MCG inhaler ...
  A: xopenex is an alpha blocker not a steroid the same as albuterol for exercise induced asthma. 1/2 ...
Accupuncture3/25/2006
  Q: What is "the gate theory" to which you refer in #2? In #5 you seem to be saying that accupunrure ...
  A: What is "the gate theory" to which you refer in #2? As I wrote, "Through the gate theory, where the ...
Accupuncture3/22/2006
  Q: Aukerhan, This is JB with the stress fracture. I was looking for your archived answers, ...
  A: Questions: 1. Does accupunture work? Yes. 2.How? Through the gate theory, where the stimulation of ...
Bad hip-area Stress Fracture3/19/2006
  Q: ------------------------- Followup To I still don't understand what is meant by, ...
  A: I still don't understand what is meant by, "Yes,that[the appearance that the fracture is all the ...
Bad hip-area Stress Fracture3/18/2006
  Q: Aukerman, You're easier to find when you're a top expert of the month. I've had X-rays and ...
  A: Are you a retired Med. school professor? No, I still work about 70 hours a week, seeing patients ...
abdominal pain3/15/2006
  Q: Been having pain in middle of my back on right and left side, pain comes around the front on the ...
  A: Can stress be causing this? Not really, this sounds more serious with your history. Should I just ...
Contact Lense3/14/2006
  Q: .but can you explain a little bit more on the relationship between the omega 6 oil and my eye ...
  A: Your eye doctor would have to explain why one eye is more affected than the other, but here is the ...
reaction to bee stings3/13/2006
  Q: My husband had a severe reaction to yellow jackets stings when he was about 14 and inadvertantly got ...
  A: Is it actually the heart that has a problem? Yes, most of us have some areas of coronary artery ...
head problem3/12/2006
  Q: I have an issue hearing noises in my head that I am not sure if it is normal or not. I searched a ...
  A: Actually these are the normal symptoms of being able to hear body noises when you have a middle ear ...
dementia3/11/2006
  Q: Is there a form of dementia in which the victim behaves rationally most of the time around everyone ...
  A: Is there a form of dementia in which the victim behaves rationally most of the time around everyone ...
Time for a stress or hairline fracture to heal3/10/2006
  Q: Dr. Aukerman. Allexperts.com needs a "favorites" finction so you'd be easier to find again. I ...
  A: 1.How long should I expect this stress(hairline?) fracture in my leg or thigh to heal if that's what ...
Sinus/Coughing problems3/9/2006
  Q: . Well last tuesday, Feb 28th, the I came down with a cold, or at least I thought it was just a ...
  A: Could this be sinusitis? Or tree pollen allergy. And is that usually bacterial? Sinusitis is ...
lung cancer3/7/2006
  Q: I was wondering how does someone get lung cancer when they never smoked? Is it from growing up with ...
  A: How does someone get lung cancer when they never smoked? They get it from a chemical exposure such ...
Red Bull3/4/2006
  Q: I have a question and this maybe odd but I drink 2 Red bulls a day. Every body says that they are ...
  A: Yes, I have seen a couple of patients who subsequently became diabetic after regularly consuming ...
i was anally and vaginally...3/2/2006
  Q: i was anally and vaginally raped (sodomized) and wanna know if there is any imaging that can prove ...
  A: if there is any imaging that can prove this by taking an xray of my rectum and vagina ? No under ...
multiple sclerosis3/1/2006
  Q: I was wondering if you know anything about ms. i have a mother with ms and she is not getting proper ...
  A: My MS patients do better with the following but check with her doctors; 1) 3000 mg of omega 3 before ...
charly horse2/28/2006
  Q: The other night I got a charly horse in my leg. I only got a couple in my life and it has been quite ...
  A: What causes them? usually a pull or magnesium oxide deficiency How can they be prevented? magnesium ...
pituatary gland2/28/2006
  Q: my husband is diabetic and had a cyst removed from his neck. he has had stroke symptons since and we ...
  A: Yes, the pituitary puts out the following hormones: 1) TSH to stimulate the thyroid 2) FSH, LH to ...
juvenon2/25/2006
  Q: i happened upon your response to a broad question on juvenon. ...
  A: My apologies to your father, no doubt in mind he is one of the greatest scientists in applied ...
Vaginal Discharge2/25/2006
  Q: I am on birth control pills, been with my husband 12 years we are both faithful. I am 27 years old, ...
  A: Yes, that product can cause problems. My patients use sitz bath in 1/2 tub of warm water without ...
Hormonal changes?2/24/2006
  Q: I'm not sure if this question could have been better directed elsewhere but I could not find a ...
  A: weight gain, acne, emotional ups and downs, and enlarged tender breasts. These are generally due ...
Behavioral potty "accidents", age 52/23/2006
  Q: My 5-year-old daughter is inconsistantly having "accidents." These potty incidents are not ...
  A: Of course she can be different, but this is usually a maternal child conflict disorder and my ...
questions about antidepressants2/22/2006
  Q: I have a couple of questions about antidepressants if you can help me. I started taking a low dose ...
  A: Actually, the best sleep solution for many patients is to take magnesium oxide 500mg at dinner and ...
Pacemaker and also T.U.R.P2/21/2006
  Q: 1/ How does an implanted pacemaker sense and adjust the heart rate when one is resting or exercising ...
  A: 1/ How does an implanted pacemaker sense and adjust the heart rate when one is resting or exercising ...
menstural questions2/21/2006
  Q: problems or not. I didn't find anyone in AllExperts that could answer GYN questions except for one ...
  A: Actually you are too young to stop periods but are likely too high on omega 6 plant oil which shuts ...
What is nephrocalculosis?2/16/2006
  Q: Aukerman, I am a normally healthy 29 year old and am now 7 weeeks postpartum. A possible kidney ...
  A: If you go to this site you will find more detail and can print off for your doctor to see and ...
constantly ill2/16/2006
  Q: I am a 25 year old female. I have two children, a 15 month old boy and a 6 year old girl. I have ...
  A: Can you tell me what could possibly cause me to be deficient in omega 3, b complex and magnesium ...
quick sickness2/15/2006
  Q: I am hoping you can shed some light on this situation: Sunday I had a mild headache all day. It ...
  A: Do you think all those symptoms could have been from a migraine? Not usually since has not done this ...
constantly ill2/15/2006
  Q: I am a 25 year old female. I have two children, a 15 month old boy and a 6 year old girl. I have ...
  A: So I guess what I am asking you is should I get a second opinion? Yes, you should. My doctor has ...
Bony hands!2/9/2006
  Q: It will take me over a month to get an appointment to see my neurologist. Is there a commercial ...
  A: As I wrote before . . . This is due to a neuromuscular wasting disorder that some relate to B ...
Bony hands!2/8/2006
  Q: Just turned 79 and a great deal of flesh is leaving my hands. The area between my thumbs and first ...
  A: This is due to a neuromuscular wasting disorder that some relate to B complex vitamin and mineral ...
hemmorhoid questions1/30/2006
  Q: You mentioned that people aren't required to spend days in the hospital, so does that mean the ...
  A: does that mean the removal of the hemmorhoids is done at a regular office visit and then the person ...
hemmorhoid questions1/30/2006
  Q: Would suppositories still be inserted even if the hemmorhoids are external? I also read that if the ...
  A: Would suppositories still be inserted even if the hemmorhoids are external? Yes I also read that if ...
breast milk??1/29/2006
  Q: I went to a nurse practioner recently for my annual checkup..with pap and breast check. When she ...
  A: Is it normal to still have breast milk? It can be normal to get a few drops this long after breast ...
hemmorhoid questions1/29/2006
  Q: I have a few questions about hemmorhoids. First, what is the usual treatment for hemmorhoids? How ...
  A: First, what is the usual treatment for hemmorhoids? Anusol-HC suppositories twice a day, magnesium ...
Pfannenstiel incision1/28/2006
  Q: I am 24, and I had a hysterectomy at the age of 22 in January 2004 for endometriosis. I have a ...
  A: Yes, you can wear a garmet and tell them you are cold and do not want to disrobe completely. Maybe ...
arthritis vs fibromyalgia1/27/2006
  Q: I have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. I have several ...
  A: Are these symptoms indicative of fibromyalgia? Not teally. Can you have fibromyalgia, ...
MRI reading1/26/2006
  Q: Had a MRI done on my knee and asked for my report. Could you tell me what some of it means. It says ...
  A: mucoid degeneration)>> soft degeneration of the cartilage lateral patella tilt)>> kneecap tilts to ...
Osteomylitis1/25/2006
  Q: I'm 51 years old. I am not diabetic, however, my doctor calls me glucose intolerant. I do have ...
  A: That is hard to say but your best avoidance of amputation is to eliminate all gluten (wheat, barley ...
dizzy spells +1/25/2006
  Q: i have two somewhat unrelated questions. the first is why am i getting random dizzy spells. i am 25 ...
  A: i just started shaking, hearing weird and sweating. then an impulse to defecate came on. i had to ...
peyronies disease1/25/2006
  Q: Not sure if this is your area of expertise. I developed Peyronie's disease over a year ago. ...
  A: I read some on vitamin E and and massive doses PABA. Are you aware of anything new on this short of ...
Echo question-- I gave wrong address on other question1/24/2006
  Q: I asked this question but gave wrong mailing address- this is the correct one. Thank you. Hello, I ...
  A: Sorry but I would have to see the actual test results side by side PLUS your symptoms before and ...
D&E1/21/2006
  Q: I just had an D&E on Thursday the 19th, Due to fetal demise. I was wandering how long does it take ...
  A: It will take at least 30-60 days depending on your health. You need to better prepare your nutrients ...
constipation1/17/2006
  Q: Wow, a magnesium deficiency - this is the first that anyone gave us a reason for any of this! Thank ...
  A: Yes the citrate form is advertised more but the oxide form it the one to see if your doctor will ...
constipation1/17/2006
  Q: My daughter is 21-years-old and has not had a BM in 12 days! After taking laxatives and enemas for ...
  A: Yes, she sounds like she has a magnesium oxide deficiency. Our patients like this do well with 500 ...
8 yr olds stomache pains after eating1/16/2006
  Q: My eight year old has been having stomache pains after eating for the past three months.Sometimes ...
  A: I am wondering what to expect and other then acid reflux what it could be? It all depends on the ...
transdermal nsaid1/15/2006
  Q: My mother has osteoarthritis and is awaiting a tkr. She has severe GI distress with any oral nsaid ...
  A: No there is not. You may want to consider a more holistic approach which can even avoid the ...
career in family medicine1/15/2006
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, Hello, I am a third year medical student who is considering a career in family ...
  A: I was hoping that you could tell me whether or not FP is really as bad as they say? I have never had ...
GABA supplements1/8/2006
  Q: I do take magnesium and calcium. Is there anything else over the counter that you would recommend ...
  A: Not really. The trick with the magnesium and calcium is to be on high enough a dose at dinner and ...
Sugar1/8/2006
  Q: A friend told me who is not a doctor but a diabet that Normal fasting blood sugar is between 45 and ...
  A: Actually, fasting normal for adults is 60-109 Impaired fasting glucose is 100-125 with an 8 hour ...
Sweating1/3/2006
  Q: --Thank you I believe my salt intake is average,but is there a test for hormonal excess and is that ...
  A: I believe my salt intake is average,but is there a test for hormonal excess and is that a health ...
Alcohol consumption1/3/2006
  Q: I am taking magnesium malate every day already and take calcium sometimes. I have just been taking ...
  A: Sound like the magnesium is not working. We have found that the only magnesium that works is ...
Stomach drugs1/1/2006
  Q: I have taken nexium type drugs on and off for a few years for reflux, and i read once that these ...
  A: could those polys devlop into cancer as seen in colon cancer? Yes, but not as directly as with the ...
Zocor alternative12/29/2005
  Q: I am 40 years old with cholesterol at 207. Went on Zocor and it dropped to 120 after one month and ...
  A: If Zocor had this effect on my liver, will all statins? Yes. Are there alternative medications ...
trying to get pregnant12/29/2005
  Q: My husband and I started trying to conceive about 4.5 months ago and still no luck (I know this is ...
  A: Is this normal? This can be normal but usually a problem if overweight of have poor pelvic ...
Stuffed Ears12/29/2005
  Q: Aukerman, I just visited my wife's family in NY and came down with a terrible cold. After the plane ...
  A: Is there anything extra I can do to "unstuff" them? Yes, take over the counter claritin D if OK ...
high LDL12/28/2005
  Q: My cholesterol is 203, LDL is 144, HDL is 48, TRI. is 57, and sugar is 83. How do I lower the LDL? ...
  A: You actually need to lower the cholesterol and raise the HDL to improve the LDL which is a ...
Winter Vomiting - Viral Gastroenteritis (SRSV, NLV, “Winter Vomiting Disease)12/18/2005
  Q: Over this last week my family - [ 2 boys aged 3 and 5 ] and my wife have suffered from this virus. ...
  A: Is it possible to catch this virus twice ? Not the exact same virus but a variant of it, yes. Is ...
blood pressure12/9/2005
  Q: I want to understand how my medication works better. I was on Norvasc and just recently was ...
  A: I have heard that calcium helps keep the muscles of the blood vessels smooth and diets lower in ...
grow taller12/4/2005
  Q: I live in Canada and i am from an asian background. I was wondering is there any chance of me ...
  A: Oh, do these work? Jello gellatin as in the box you buy in the grocery store? Yes , the same Jello. ...
grow taller12/3/2005
  Q: I live in Canada and i am from an asian background. I was wondering is there any chance of me ...
  A: The only things that my patients have used is the following: 1) take a multivitamin 1/2 dose before ...
Getting to fat12/1/2005
  Q: I hope you can help me, first let me tell you a little about myself. I am a 31 year old female who ...
  A: What could be making me feel this way? It can be from the medications and from too much gluten in ...
Nutrition11/13/2005
  Q: I have a follow up question. Is it unhealthy to not have your period? Why should i put effort into ...
  A: Is it unhealthy to not have your period? Not really any research on that but probably not if just ...
Inability to process alcohol11/12/2005
  Q: I am 46,in good general health.I recently had a complete physical.I am not a big drinker,but enjoy a ...
  A: Is this an age related thing? age and repetition effect I have lost some weight and am in better ...
Internal problems11/10/2005
  Q: I'm writing because I have internal pain and all my tests are coming back normal. I guess I'm ...
  A: Any ideas what's happening to me? Yes, you can be having gallbladder sludge from too much starch and ...
Probiotics11/9/2005
  Q: What is the best Probiotic on the market today? Do they really help your intestines and immune ...
  A: For the product to work it must be alive when you swallow it. For a product to be live it must have ...
Micronor11/3/2005
  Q: I had a question about Ortho-Micronor (norethindrone). I have recently started on it and was reading ...
  A: The best information can be gotten at www,ortho.com and select the information on this drug at ...
bloating during a gall bladder attack10/25/2005
  Q: Well, the search engine just ate the question I had been typing out for you. Very frustrating after ...
  A: What during a gall bladder attack makes the extra gas or liquids in the intestines ? In other words ...
low iron10/25/2005
  Q: It is 1 week before my period should start. I am feeling lightheaded. If I turn around quickly or ...
  A: Is that the normal description of low iron? Not really, it is the fluid retention secondary to B-6 ...
Pregnancy10/20/2005
  Q: I believe I was expirencing implantation bleeding this week, the information I found described what ...
  A: Not likely since the egg is too small to see. Certainly talk with your doctor about this. Does your ...
stomach problems10/20/2005
  Q: I have been having problems with my stomach for about a year and a half,and I have seen a number of ...
  A: Yes, you could have dumping syndrome due to the pylorus being too open out of the lower end of the ...
Long Time To Heal?10/19/2005
  Q: Aukerman, I'm 55 years young and a daily jogger. About 4 days ago, I tripped on a sidewalk and ...
  A: Do it normally take longer to heal in those areas because it's boney and there is lots of bending? ...
am i having piles(my previous mail has wrong mail id sorry and just ignore it)10/18/2005
  Q: Can u please explain me as what do u mean by anal fissure.Bcoz i was too much frightened abt it.So ...
  A: That is where the lining to the anal opening cracks open usually with a large bowel movement then ...
arthritis10/18/2005
  Q: I am a 60 yr.old man. I am in good health except for hip pain on my right side. I had xrays and the ...
  A: This can also be osteopenia of the hip which responds to magnesium oxide 500mg twice a day with ...
nutrition question10/17/2005
  Q: So, are you saying that it's better to eat oatmeal for breakfast than shredded wheat?Hi. I have a ...
  A: Yes, since a serving of hot oatmeal(any type) prevents afternoon hunger and evening snacking as well ...
Cold Soar Breakouts10/16/2005
  Q: My wife is breast feeding, He is experience Mastitis (sp). She was given an antibiotic by her ...
  A: Ask her doctor if she can take high potency B Complex like B-50 before breakfast and dinner to ...
Sympathy Period Pains10/16/2005
  Q: I am in a lesbian relationship. My girlfriend and I have been together for nearly three years. We ...
  A: Is this an actual known medical problem? yes, you are both cycling from your mutual phermones being ...
Belly fat10/16/2005
  Q: I am a 38yr old 5'6" female and I weigh between 135-140lbs. I have noticed that my abdomen has been ...
  A: The hot oatmeal or hot applesauce activate the cinnamon which reduces the insulin resistance in PCOS ...
Bird Flu10/11/2005
  Q: I have a few questions regarding Avian Influenza: 1. Once a person is infected, what's the actual ...
  A: 1. Once a person is infected, what's the actual cause of death? Is it the high fever, the ...
General Medical10/10/2005
  Q: I am researching a murder that took place in new zealand about 50 years ago one of the murderers was ...
  A: can tuberculosios cause schizophrenia? Not really but they may have thought that back then since if ...
low hematocrit10/7/2005
  Q: I have a 17 year old daughter who has a low hematocrit. She is otherwise healthy. Her pediatrician ...
  A: It will tell you if either or both of you have genetic reasons for the low hematocrit and if so the ...
cervical ectropion10/3/2005
  Q: i am 27. my gyno. told me i have a cervical ectropion. i have read that these and cervical erosion ...
  A: i have read that these and cervical erosion are not the same and the erosion can cause cancer. is ...
always cold!9/29/2005
  Q: I have a weird question for you! This has been in the back of my mind for a long time and it's time ...
  A: Actually, it sounds like you could be having two problems, not having enough B complex vitamins in ...
immune system balancer9/19/2005
  Q: Do you know of any good immune system balancer's that do not need a prescription. Like over the ...
  A: The only items that we have seen successful to date are: omega 3 twice a day High potency B complex ...
Perspiration9/18/2005
  Q: No she is not any any medication. What is Rx Drisol & underarm Botox (I'm assuming with the Botox ...
  A: Drisol is a permanent antiperspirant prescription item Botox is similar for wrinkles but used ...
MRSA9/15/2005
  Q: My father is 75 and just had his bladder removed due to bladder cancer. He now has a MSRA staph ...
  A: How will we know it is really gone and not contagious anymore? Only if not grown on cultures. Can ...
constipation ????9/14/2005
  Q: currently experincing bloating,extreme gas,small hard dark movements..very uncomfortable.pain many ...
  A: Check with your doctor, but my patients find relief with the following suggestions: 1) magnesium ...
decaf tea9/5/2005
  Q: I have a couple of questions. First, I know that decaf coffee has some amounts of caffeine in it, ...
  A: First, I know that decaf coffee has some amounts of caffeine in it, but is the same true for decaf ...
Cinnamon for Health9/4/2005
  Q: I've heard that some doctors are recommending a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon daily to reduce ...
  A: Yes, some us a level 1/2 tsp in oatmeal for breakfast and in hot applesauce or in coffee before ...
4 past 2 weeks - regardless...9/3/2005
  Q: 4 past 2 weeks - regardless what i eat - i have bitter taste - why? what can i do? last night i ...
  A: 4 past 2 weeks - regardless what i eat - i have bitter taste - why? what can i do? add magnesium ...
Chlamydia8/30/2005
  Q: Aukerman, Two weeks ago I was treated for chlamydia. I was given a dose of azithromycin. I am not ...
  A: 1) Whether it was possible to still have chlamydia even after being treated for it? Yes, since you ...
Female secretion8/27/2005
  Q: I am 43 years old and just this past year I have noticed that I am secreting more fluids from my ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like you have a low grade infection or a ovarian adrenal hormonal imbalance that ...
Is this chest x-ray result an indication of possible congestive heart failure?8/26/2005
  Q: I would like to know if an elderly patient that has bronchitis like symptoms and is feeling ...
  A: The standard of care would be to control the BP without weakening the heart muscle. In addition, we ...
Is this chest x-ray result an indication of possible congestive heart failure?8/26/2005
  Q: I would like to know if an elderly patient that has bronchitis like symptoms and is feeling ...
  A: Yes, that is indicative of heart failure but the doctor would look at the recency of the onset and ...
Juvenon8/22/2005
  Q: Good Day Have you read anything about or know anything about Juvenon? I read about it in Reader's ...
  A: Yes, the concept is interesting but is flawed in that the aging in rats is dependent on alpha lipoic ...
skin8/22/2005
  Q: My wife has a condition in which the skin of the bottom of her feet are very dry, abrisive and has ...
  A: Yes, she has ichthyosis due to too much omega 6 plant oils in the diet and she probably comes from ...
Fat deposit8/22/2005
  Q: I am 30 and always being fat. Being a software developer does not help. I am around 5"8' and 70 kg. ...
  A: Sounds like you have a metabolic syndrome X which can be altered with 1/4 tsp of cinnamon on you ...
sinus ct scan8/21/2005
  Q: I have a question , my son has had chronic sinusitis for at least the last 9 months. In June someone ...
  A: Is it usual theat medical records be out of chronological order, as well as contain statements ...
Ear infection, Adult8/19/2005
  Q: I am a 28 year old with an ear infection. I went to the doc yesterday and he said there was so much ...
  A: What can I do for the pain? You need to get the pus and wax out of that ear canal first then the ...
fitness8/5/2005
  Q: I read that according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, "Women whose ...
  A: It is determined by their ability to burn oxygen at max rate at rest and at maximal heart rate for ...
Sweating when I drink fluids8/2/2005
  Q: When I drink a lot of fluids I start sweating whether it is hot or not. I do not know why. Can you ...
  A: Brandon, Actually everyone sweats more after they consume fluids, some more than others and it ...
aching pain8/1/2005
  Q: I have this aching throbbing pain in my ankles, knees and calfs.I can't seem to get my ankles to ...
  A: What the heck could be causing my ankles,knees and calfs to hurt so bad.It takes me a long time to ...
Chronic Sinus Infections8/1/2005
  Q: ....I sincerely appreciate your help! My 15 year old daughter has had a history of SEVERE and ...
  A: QUESTIONS: HOW long can she take BIAXIN, safely??? Another 7-10 or more days? Yes, that would not be ...
underarm deodarant and breast cancer7/31/2005
  Q: My wife would like to know if there's any truth to the claim that using underarm deodarant may ...
  A: Actually antiperspirants have chlorhydrates which are somewhat absorbed and can affect breast ...
Itchy Red Spot?7/29/2005
  Q: Aukerman, I have a little itchy red spot just above my ankle bone on my right leg. It looks like a ...
  A: Any idea what it could be and how I can treat it. I thought if I just keep applying iodine, it would ...
geographic tongue7/28/2005
  Q: Is geographic tongue contageous? Thank you for your assistance.
  A: NOt really, since it is due to a vitamin deficiency and too much gluten in the diet. FYI: To ...
grey hair7/19/2005
  Q: I started getting grey hair about 6 years ago. I'm 38 m. I have about 50 grey hairs. Sometimes I ...
  A: If the follicle end is brown or black then the greying is from your haircare products, soaps, ...
chromium picolinate??7/17/2005
  Q: I was wondering if chromium picolinate will help *assist* me in my weight loss attempt. Or if you ...
  A: Actually it does not work. There is no evidence published of any value in weight loss. Eliminating ...
pain after urination7/15/2005
  Q: I have an 11 year old son that seems to have a problem. Every now and then he gets an intense ...
  A: He said I could take him to a urologist if I wanted. What do you think? Yes, most definitely since ...
Is supplemenatary insurance necessary?7/10/2005
  Q: My father(80 years old) has limited income and no assetts. Is it necessary for him to have the ...
  A: Is it necessary for him to have the suplimenatary health insurance when it is hard to afford and he ...
RAST results and sinunsitis unresponsive to antibiotics7/9/2005
  Q: , My 6 yr old son has chronic sinusitis and Augmentum, Omnicef, Rhinocort and singulair have all ...
  A: The aperillugus is where I have a question, If his RAST test comes back positive for the ...
heart flutters7/8/2005
  Q: Aukerman, For the past 8 months I have been having missed beats that have a fluttery feeling ...
  A: They are usually from too much gluten, sugar, caffeine and omega 6 in your diet and too little omega ...
Strange Symptoms7/7/2005
  Q: I have a few more questions if you don't mind. Since her last depo shot was in early March, can she ...
  A: Since her last depo shot was in early March, can she safely stay on the pill which she just started ...
Strange Symptoms7/7/2005
  Q: My significant other (22 y/o female) is having strange symptoms, and I'm wondering if you have any ...
  A: In the past 2 months or so, she claims she has gotten a fairly bad aching pain in the back side of ...
Dark Circles7/5/2005
  Q: Aukerman! I'm not sure If I have the right doctor, but when in doubt go for the best. I'm sure this ...
  A: Whats up with dark circles under the eyes? This is usually due to either sinus infections, allergy, ...
Sciatica7/5/2005
  Q: Have found only temp relief from: message therapy, Chiropractic, steroids. On Celebrex for ...
  A: Have found only temp relief from: message therapy, Chiropractic, steroids. On Celebrex for ...
Allergies/Swollen Tonsil and Lymph node7/3/2005
  Q: My son is 8 years old. He has had asthma and allergies since 1 year of age. He was recently at his ...
  A: No, they are other symptoms suggestive of an immune deficiency disorder from nutrients that are low ...
Genital Warts-HPV7/2/2005
  Q: I think my roommate has Genital Warts, HPV. She had an abnormal pap due to this, no visible warts. ...
  A: She does have this, can I get it from living with her? Not unless you are having unprotected sex or ...
Yeast Infection7/2/2005
  Q: I am 26 years old. After a recent dose of antibiotic I got a yeast infection. This normally ...
  A: Can yeast infections cause anything like this? Not really, think herpes or HPV infections, but if ...
Pap Test6/30/2005
  Q: My 15 year old step daughter had an abnormal pap, she was told to come back in three months to have ...
  A: I have three questions : 1. Is HPV or genital warts the ONLY cause of this squamous. Generally, ...
Xanax.Confused6/28/2005
  Q: Hey I hope u can help me.My mom is taking Xanax XR it says she has to swallow the pill in order for ...
  A: Is this bad? not really but she will not get the long lasting effect she is paying for. If she can ...
polycystic kidney disease.6/27/2005
  Q: i would like to know what a young individual with polycystic kidney disease can and cannot consume. ...
  A: Here is a nice summary from the Mayo Clinic which you can access at ...
cholesterol6/21/2005
  Q: You answered a question about this once before, so I am back for more info! I have an appointment ...
  A: Am I helping or hurting my cholesterol with low fat, sugar enriched foods? Yes, but you should do ...
muscles6/17/2005
  Q: For several years now I have been plagued with muscle spasms, mostly in the neck and lower back ...
  A: Yes, you appear to have a magnesium oxide deficiency and possibly a calcium deficiency disorder ...
Aching Knees6/16/2005
  Q: I am a sixty one yr old woman, 5'8.5" tall, 193 lb. Up until I turned 61 I was fine. But now it ...
  A: You may need to put the herbs in a box for a while and take the following if OK with your doctor: ...
Aching Knees6/16/2005
  Q: I am a sixty one yr old woman, 5'8.5" tall, 193 lb. Up until I turned 61 I was fine. But now it ...
  A: We have a hot tub set at 101; would that help? It may feel good but I would be careful since it ...
ulcerations mouth,vaginal,and anal (female)6/14/2005
  Q: Daughter 42, handicapped son,lots of stress at work and health problems for son. She has been ...
  A: Actually, my patients do well with acyclovir 400mg by mouth for 5-7 days each time these break out. ...
Prostrate6/14/2005
  Q: my name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to answer this question. ...
  A: Why does it happen and is it bad or serious? Ans: it is due to the prostate swelling and obstucting ...
B P6/12/2005
  Q: sir, age 45 male mild diabetic....weight 95 kg I have not regular hypertension I know everything ...
  A: Sorry we are not allowed to treat. However if you titrate magnesium oxide starting at 250 mg twice a ...
Nausea6/10/2005
  Q: After months of various tests, a CT scan has revealed that I have diverticular disease of the ...
  A: Is this a symptom of the diverticular disease? No, it is not. Do you have any suggestions what I ...
hypertension6/7/2005
  Q: Doctor: My mother has hypertension and her readings are about 150/80 when at the doctors, she is on ...
  A: Both will tend to increase the blood pressure over time. we generally begin to worry more when the ...
Should i use this fade cream or not..kindly help.6/5/2005
  Q: http://www.awanshine.com/, in this website there is a cream called "Awanshine Fade cream". ...
  A: Is it safe to use this cream when pregnant? Since it is not rated you need to be careful and ask ...
Hepatitis B6/2/2005
  Q: My 19 year old sexually active sister has been extremely ill lately. She has had one infection ...
  A: Is it true that she will get a positive test result for Hepatitis B if she has been innoculated?? ...
PREGNANCY6/1/2005
  Q: I AM CURRENTLY ON THE hCG SHOT WHICH IS FOR WEIGHT LOSS. I AM A LITTLE LATE FOR MY PERIOD. IF I AM ...
  A: Yes, do a home pregnancy test or ask the doctor to do one before the next shot. By the way, the hcg ...
Headaches5/25/2005
  Q: I am a 25 year old female. I just had a baby 7 months ago. I am having chronic headaches that will ...
  A: It sounds like you may be magnesium oxide deficient plus deficient for omega 3 an essential oil that ...
G.I. track ?5/24/2005
  Q: This info. is about my mother in-law. My mother in-law is 67 years old.For about a yeay and a half ...
  A: Regardless of the cause, it is serious if it is producing these symptoms and problems. While cancer ...
gas5/23/2005
  Q: ----Dr. Aukerman, again thanks for answering my previous question concerning gas. I have ...
  A: At the level you are using them, either will be fine for most people. However, if you have kidney ...
Egg Donation5/17/2005
  Q: my name is Jessica. I am considering being an egg donor. I am very afraid of becoming infertile. To ...
  A: not a problem, but see the various references at the following web site. ...
Unanticipated release of 2-year birth control hormone implant5/12/2005
  Q: Sir: My wife is a resident of a Third World country. She had a (product unknown) 2-year birth ...
  A: Could you advise if this might be accurate, and if so, will it correct on its own, or is there a ...
hormones5/10/2005
  Q: I am 25 years old. I just had a beautiful baby boy a little over 6 months ago. For the last three ...
  A: My main trouble is that for the last 3 months I have had a horrible headache and am constantly ...
IBS with Constipation5/9/2005
  Q: I have IBS with constipation, I have never tried a laxative. I decided out of desperation to try ...
  A: I did go several times, but I still don't feel totally cleared out, is that normal? Yes, that could ...
colon hydro theorapy to clear colon5/8/2005
  Q: sir I had 3 times colon hydro theorapy in world class naturopathy hospital in Bangalore,india.I felt ...
  A: They usually would like to see some evidence it is helpful for your health. There is no doubt it ...
Migraines + ear fluttering5/6/2005
  Q: I have suffered from migraines for some time now. I put this down to the pill so I came off it only ...
  A: Do you think this is caused by my headaches or could it be a consequence of 3 years of singing in a ...
Height4/24/2005
  Q: My name is Joe I am 20 years old, 21 in August, and I am 5'6". I am very sensitive about my height ...
  A: Yes, I said it really works. What do you mean by dissolved jello? Have you never eaten Jello ...
Height4/24/2005
  Q: My name is Joe I am 20 years old, 21 in August, and I am 5'6". I am very sensitive about my height ...
  A: Yes,if OK with your doctor you can do the following to gain at least 2-4 inches in the next year. ...
Kidney Stones4/24/2005
  Q: Last month I had a bad UTI, this month I again thought I had a UTI, the preliminary results came ...
  A: Madder root, Rubia tinctorum L., is a traditional herbal medicine used against kidney stones. ...
burn4/24/2005
  Q: my daughter who is 6 burned her lip(2nd degree) ona hot fork(it was under fire).The skin turned ...
  A: Will this heal fully on the lip? Yes, in time will this scar? Yes, unless you keep it coated with a ...
meaning of RBC in a blood test result4/22/2005
  Q: My blood test result shows one item in the "Out of range" column: CBC W/ Diff & PLT RBC ...
  A: This means your red blood cell count per measure of blood, usually a good indicator you bone marrrow ...
Ovarian Cyst4/20/2005
  Q: Doctor, about a year ago my 21 year old daughter was taken to the ER complaining of pains in her ...
  A: Jon, It is unlikely to subside on its own if it was truly large and if she has pain either ...
BAD BO4/10/2005
  Q: Background: * Male, 32, 6'4"+, fit/trim, little alcohol, no drugs, occasional cigar * I have IBS ...
  A: Yes, ask your doctor to be sure you do not have diabetes. Beyond that you appear to have a nutrient ...
Cholesterol (I wish I knew how to spell that word)4/9/2005
  Q: I heard on the local news, “You may be able to reduce your cholesterol by limiting your intake of ...
  A: There are 4 basic kinds of cholesterols: Cholesterol total which we eat and inherit the ability to ...
swollen neck lymphnode4/8/2005
  Q: Is there anything you can tell me about swollen glands/lymphnodes in the neck, that don't go away? ...
  A: Yes, the lymph glands respond to regional infections and if on one side can be a sign that you have ...
thyroid and progesterone questions4/3/2005
  Q: I'm 42 years old. I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism a little more than a year ago. It was ...
  A: Would it be better to see a specialist about the thyroid and should I persue a heart check up? Yes, ...
Treating infections4/2/2005
  Q: Aukerman, I was recently at my dentist's office because I was having a toothache in my upper right ...
  A: He could have if he had diagnosed a gum infection but he is not licensed to practice medicine, nor ...
bird-flu virus4/1/2005
  Q: Recently I have been reading about a bird-flu virus that may cause a quick spread of people-killing ...
  A: Can you tell me how the doctors and nurses kept from getting sick also? We use gowns, gloves, masks ...
insulin resistance obesity and not working of metformin properly3/31/2005
  Q: sir age 45 weight 100 kg...mild diabetes oriented obesity-insulin resistance...insulin production ...
  A: One can add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of powdered cinnamon to breakfast in oatmeal, applesauce or yogurt to ...
Tired,sore muscles3/30/2005
  Q: Doctor I am a 46 year old male.For about a year now I have had the following symptoms: ...
  A: This often works with a gluten free diet but of course ask your doctor if this is OK for you. It is ...
diastati recti3/28/2005
  Q: I have been diagnosed with diastati recti during my last pregnancy (9 months ago). The gap is still ...
  A: Yes, most if not all can clear if you are able to do abdominal curls which start for the first 3 ...
Frozen Shoulder3/27/2005
  Q: I am a 53 year old female. My shoulder has been hurting for several years but it recently got much ...
  A: Will this pain go away on its own or if not should I see a doctor or a physical therapist? Start ...
sildenafil 12.5 mg or 25 mg3/27/2005
  Q: sir, if the patient has mild hypertension with very occ.extra systole..and under treatment of drug ...
  A: Either would be fine if the patient is not on nitrates for heart disease. I use high dose B Complex, ...
Post Thrombotic Syndrome3/26/2005
  Q: Aukerman, I had a pulmonary embolism. Then, 8 months later, I had a DVT. While in the hospital for ...
  A: In your opinion, should I try to find other work where I'm not on my feet as long? My patients use ...
hot flashes3/26/2005
  Q: I am 51 years old and am going through the beginning stages of menopause. So you know, I am still ...
  A: Ask your doctors if you can take: Suggested Nutrients based on symptoms or deficiencies: ____ Omega ...
Mother's meds3/24/2005
  Q: My mother is 86 and recently (3 months or so ago) was put on both Monopril Hct (10/12.5)for high ...
  A: Does monopril affect both systolic and diastolic pressure? Yes, it does. Is there a way to reduce ...
Cannot move fingers3/23/2005
  Q: My father got up in the morning and realised that he cudnt move his fingers (left arm) - though he ...
  A: Yes, get a 2nd opinion from a neurologist. Ask for nerve conduction tests, MRA of head, and emg. ...
I R related3/20/2005
  Q: sir...age 45 weight 97 kg male india dignosis----insulin resistance second stage -IGT treatment ...
  A: Eliminate all wheat, barley and rye from your diet for at least 90 days, then limit severely after ...
sore tongue?3/18/2005
  Q: I have a strange question. For the past few months, my tongue has felt irritated - like it has been ...
  A: Yes, it is common with neurological things or vitamin deficiencies. Ask your doctor if you can take ...
How can both of these be true?3/14/2005
  Q: I have been doing hiv/aids research. There is much talk about how kissing does not pose much of a ...
  A: Good question. Would a person have to use the toothbrush RIGHT after the infected person? yes, but ...
cholesterol3/10/2005
  Q: I read Hebrew better then English, but English will do fine... I am a 30 yrs old woman. I am 5"7 and ...
  A: Actually, you are both correct. You, in that you know you can do better with your diet and life ...
use of sildenafil3/8/2005
  Q: sir, the person(age 45 weight 100 kg_) who has tendency of frequent nosal congesion if take ...
  A: He should not take it or any other drug in that class since it sounds like he may be having heart ...
sexual health3/7/2005
  Q: i am 22 years old. My pennis is three inches long while sitting and 5-6 inches long while standing. ...
  A: Now i want to know about this thick watery fluid coming after erection. Is it a problem or not ? Not ...
vitamins3/7/2005
  Q: I hope you are doing well today. I am 26 years old, live in Miami, and suffer pretty badly from ...
  A: I am currently taking Echinacea, Calcium, and a multi-vitamin. I was looking at Vitamin B, and was ...
weight problem3/4/2005
  Q: blessings..(1)..70+ lady with gallstones 83kg..wants to reduce weight...already eating selected ...
  A: Yes, the lady needs to reduce or eliminate gluten from her diet and add 1/4 tsp of cinnamon daily in ...
B-12 and Folic Acid3/4/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Can you comment on whether oral B12 is helpful? I've been hearing that to ...
  A: What you have been told about B12 is correct only if you have pernicious anemia and lack intrinsic ...
B-12 and Folic Acid3/3/2005
  Q: I would appreciate your opinion about supplementing diet with B-12 and Folic Acid. I am 53, my wife ...
  A: You are probably OK if your goal is the minimum daily requirement. You may want to take a look at ...
Piercing3/2/2005
  Q: Teens pierce eachothers ears, and share earrings, etc. Can AIDS be caught this way? Is there ...
  A: Teens pierce eachothers ears, and share earrings, etc. Can AIDS be caught this way? Yes, if ...
Sprained ankle3/2/2005
  Q: I too am a expert on this site in the auto repair. I was riding a motocross bike Thursday and landed ...
  A: If the heel is black they you had a substantial injury and often a stress or compression fracture of ...
strange bulging3/2/2005
  Q: I know I am not supposed to ask "symtom questions", but I was wandering if you could help. I am 27 ...
  A: Yes, it can be related but sounds more like a gluten intolerance to wheat, barley, and rye in foods ...
Fungal infection3/2/2005
  Q: I have what I believe to be a fungal infection/rash on my upper thigh right below my pelvic bone. It ...
  A: You need to call your doctor to get a stronger oral medication to clear the fungus from your hair ...
low white blood cells2/18/2005
  Q: Last year my son was told by his dr. that his white blood cell count was low. The dr. did not say ...
  A: that could mean his immune sytem could be suppressed. Ask the doctor why it is suppressed and he/she ...
health supplement2/17/2005
  Q: .I am a 58 yr. old male. When I was a young lad, my mother would make me take a tsp. of cod liver ...
  A: Not at your age since you could get adequate A,D,E from a multivitamin. Below is the information ...
Ciproflaxin2/15/2005
  Q: I have been on this medication for a number of years for chronic prostatitis as well as ...
  A: Actually, I use the following list but would doubt your doctor would be comfortable with the ...
question about fatique2/9/2005
  Q: Good Day I am a 52 year old male. I have a question about muscular fatique and possibly metabolism ...
  A: But I was wondering if you could tell me; exactly what is slowing down, and what is causing ...
final max height2/6/2005
  Q: Is it true that boys and girls who reach puberty earlier than others usually translates into shorter ...
  A: Is it true that boys and girls who reach puberty earlier than others usually translates into shorter ...
Parvo2/5/2005
  Q: I had a question concerning the disease called "Parvo". I have a cat and was told it may have this ...
  A: Here is the content but they state there is now not believed to be spread either to or from animals ...
Can you Help? Very Confused!2/4/2005
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have had bright red spotting for 3 days now. I've had sore brests and ...
  A: My period should start in two sundays... could this be a sign of pregnancy? Yes, it could be but it ...
Retal leakage2/1/2005
  Q: Aukerman I have a problem and I'm afraid to ask my DR. I don't know what to tell him or what type ...
  A: I have slight rectal leakage. I don't know why it started. It gets slighly wet like a wet fart ...
ears1/30/2005
  Q: I am a thirteen year old female and many times my ears turn a deep red and they get very hot. It ...
  A: Do you have any idea what is going on with my ears? Yes, your blood vessels are dilating due to some ...
Frequent Urination1/30/2005
  Q: I have been to my dr. a couple times in the past few weeks for very frequent urination, being much ...
  A: I would just like to get some advice on something I could possibly do to help this problem in the ...
feet, legs, and standing1/30/2005
  Q: This may sound a bit extreme, but I'm that kind of guy. I'm 66. After being diagnosed with ...
  A: I'm contemplating building a shelf setup for my monitor /keyboard that requires that I stand-up. ...
Strep Throat Culture1/28/2005
  Q: When the doctor suspects strep throat, is there a culture that can be done right in the office with ...
  A: Would this strep screen be used now instead of cultures? Yes, it tends to be used because it can ...
hand sanitizer1/28/2005
  Q: Do hand sanitizers (ethyl alcohol) really help to kill germs on the hands? It says it kills 99% of ...
  A: Do hand sanitizers (ethyl alcohol) really help to kill germs on the hands? Yes, they do. It says it ...
Fat metabolism.1/27/2005
  Q: I believe that Dr. Atkins maintained that the body will break down its own adipose tissue BEFORE it ...
  A: If you check www.adkins.com you can find all the answers you seek and the science behind the way it ...
Leg Cramps1/27/2005
  Q: I was wondering if there were any set things I could do every day to severely decrease my chances of ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like you may be magnesium and calcium deficient but you need to ask your doctor if ...
What do you think?1/26/2005
  Q: I am wondering if people really need antibiotics for things like ear infections, sinus infections, ...
  A: I am wondering if people really need antibiotics for things like ear infections, sometimes the ...
CRP1/26/2005
  Q: I experienced an MI six years ago and have been asymptomatic since then. I am diligently addressing ...
  A: It came in at .402, which is near the upper limit of their "Reference Range." However, other ...
Childrens Immunizations1/25/2005
  Q: I am worried about the presevatives in immunizations such as mercury, aluminum etc accumulating in ...
  A: I am worried about the presevatives in immunizations such as mercury, aluminum etc accumulating in ...
General Question about "stomach flu"1/24/2005
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, Hi, I hope you don't mind me asking a few general questions about what is commonly ...
  A: What is the general incubation period and for how long is it contagious? It is generally contagious ...
blood sugar test1/21/2005
  Q: I just have a quick question. I had a physical last week and just got my test results back - ...
  A: But when I looked up online what the normal range was, everything I saw said under 100 was normal ...
Skin temperature1/18/2005
  Q: I'm hoping that you can satisfy my curiosity about something. I tend to have very hot skin and I'm ...
  A: Can you explain this whole phenomenon? Is my body efficient at sending blood to the skin, causing ...
Leg & Hip Pain1/13/2005
  Q: I have leg and hip pain that seems to move down to my lower joints and even ankles on my right side. ...
  A: If it comes and goes it could be nutritional deficiencies of omega 3, B complex, magnesium and ...
Lump on head1/13/2005
  Q: I have a small lump on my head, probably the size of the tip of my pinky finger. It is about 2 ...
  A: If it moves with the scalp and is under the surface of the skin it is likely a sebaceous cyst which ...
puberty1/9/2005
  Q: Ok, well, me John again. I was looking up some things and I have a question. Is it true that your ...
  A: Is it true that your arm span equals your height, or final height? Yes, this is generally a good ...
Sleep1/8/2005
  Q: Aukerman, Why is it that when I sleep in late I feel more tired? I would think that I'd feel ...
  A: Actually, you body works on a 24 hour diurnal cycle in which regularity builds strength and feeling ...
Muscle soreness/weakness & joint pain1/4/2005
  Q: I'm 50 and sit in front of a computer most of the day for my job.I have developed some muscle ...
  A: (Could it be tendon pain?) yes, but it would be unusual for someone as young as you are. What ...
Normal1/4/2005
  Q: my family recently got a nintendo gamecube. (A game you play on your tv) The guys can sit on that ...
  A: Am I just concentrating too much? That will not cause these symptoms. Sounds like a neurovascular ...
persistent flank pain1/2/2005
  Q: I am a 27 year old female with no significant medical history. I was admitted to the hospital 4 ...
  A: Will I get better on my own? Probably not since it has been this long. OK? I have been off the ...
persistent flank pain1/2/2005
  Q: I am a 27 year old female with no significant medical history. I was admitted to the hospital 4 ...
  A: Do I need to get a second opinion? Yes, you need a second opinion and a repeat urine culture, stool ...
thickening stomach lining?1/2/2005
  Q: my question is, could you tell me how to find info on what types of things cause a thickening of ...
  A: what types of things cause a thickening of stomach lining? Infections, inflammation from too much ...
HORMONES OR YEAST??1/1/2005
  Q: I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Mine was way* too tiring. Anyway, you've helped me SO much in ...
  A: Yes, decrease the soap to every other day and use liberal amounts of baby oil or crisco shortening ...
Hernia12/31/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I have a question pertaining to a hernia repiar I had done more then a year ago. It was a ...
  A: Is this anything I need to worry about? Not to worry about but I would ask the surgeon if they would ...
doctor or nurse?12/31/2004
  Q: My girlfriend has a strong desire to become a nurse because she hopes to make a difference in ...
  A: Yes, unless she becomes a primary care physician like a family physician, internist, or ...
temporalis arteritis12/28/2004
  Q: Temporalis Arteritis...Family member has this desease...recently diagnosed and had a section of the ...
  A: what can I expect in the way of personality changes and infections as her immune system is ...
Bruising and Blood Spots12/16/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I had a DVT (clot) in my right leg 2 years ago. I had a Greenfield Filter implanted. The ...
  A: Is it possible I'm "overthinning" my blood by taking too many natural supplements? Yes, but not ...
Tooth extraction/blood clots12/15/2004
  Q: I am going to have a tooth pulled tommorow. I have many worries about this but what I am wondering ...
  A: Is the same true of having a tooth pulled? Not really since you are only inactive for an hour unless ...
Germ Phobic12/13/2004
  Q: I am a bit paranoid on germs. Recently we had a female guest in our house. She has been gone about ...
  A: My question is, for some reason if the girl that was at my house used it, (I don't know why she ...
liver?12/13/2004
  Q: i have went to Doctor after Doctor and i get the same answer. Every time i drink coffee or too much ...
  A: I have been through rigerous allergy testing by sending in blood and have done skin tests and no ...
Internal cleansing methodologys12/11/2004
  Q: My question is in regards to methodology on removing toxins within the body. I would like to hear ...
  A: I agree with you completely and have used the following formula to restore the body to its normal ...
hypothyroidism12/10/2004
  Q: I appreciate your response. I have just a few more questions. My renal functioning is normal, ...
  A: Do you think Dandelion in some form would help? Please explain in detail, OK? Not really because ...
hypothyroidism12/9/2004
  Q: I called Dr. Aukerman's office to make an appointment was discovered that he is not accepting new ...
  A: I called Dr. Aukerman's office to make an appointment was discovered that he is not accepting new ...
ABOUT NUTRIENT REPLACEMENT12/6/2004
  Q: I emailed you last night about help with the sarcoidosis.you sent me anutrient replacement list.the ...
  A: You should ask your doctor first. My patients generally start with the omega 3, multivitamin and the ...
Calcium supplements and Vitamin D12/6/2004
  Q: In my nutrition class last semester I learned that Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin meaning an ...
  A: It is generally better if you take some vit D with the calcium dose to improve absorption of calcium ...
sarcoidosis12/6/2004
  Q: About 13 years ago,i was diagnosed with sarcoidosis,in the lungs,very painful,from then on ive had ...
  A: Not an herb but a nutrient list that may help you quite a bit if OK with your doctor because it ...
And considering my situation...12/5/2004
  Q: And considering my situation would you say that i am done growing even though i dont have facial ...
  A: The Nutrient Replacement List that would stimulate your best growth especially if you are able to ...
puberty12/5/2004
  Q: my name is devin and im am 19 years old. I began puberty very late i would say. As of now i havea ...
  A: When or in what stage of puberty does the penis Stop growing??? It usually stops after full ...
foot/period12/5/2004
  Q: i have not had my period for two months now going on three i have taken pregnacy tests but they came ...
  A: if herb such as dgl licorice root, dong quai,and red clover an interfere with the results? Not ...
lab tests11/30/2004
  Q: I was wondering if there is a way to detect whether or not someone has been exposed to carbon ...
  A: I was wondering if there is a way to detect whether or not someone has been exposed to carbon ...
inflammation11/30/2004
  Q: What causes inflammation in your body. I have had tests and they show inflammation in my ...
  A: YEs, you are nutrient deficient because our food supply does not have the nutrients like it used to. ...
Burning Legs/Arms11/28/2004
  Q: "My doctor told me almost 2yrs ago, I had a cyst on each ovary and a fibroid. Then she did another ...
  A: What are they missing? Yes, you likely are low on B complex and omega 3 plus magnesium and calcium. ...
Possible?11/22/2004
  Q: we recently got my husband's 15 year old Daughter after her mother passed away. We were told by my ...
  A: Now that she is getting on a better eating routine is it possible that she is cured of it? Yes, ...
cold sores11/20/2004
  Q: I currently have a cold sore which I am treating with denavir (day 2). Tonight, my 17-mo-old ...
  A: Then you may want to do this nutrient replacement program to improve your resistance and if OK with ...
Mother losing weight has over- active thyroid11/17/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I recently wrote to you concerning my mother who is 81 and has lost 20 lbs in the last 5 ...
  A: Ask the doctor if they can order the test stat so they get the results as an emergency and then the ...
urology11/13/2004
  Q: Do you have any knowledge about urology? If so, I had bladder surgery last year. I don't recall ...
  A: Here are two faily good resources but there are other things you can do, see below. ...
Muscle Aches&headaches!11/11/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I am an 18 year old female, and have been experiencing chronic headaches and general ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like a muscle tension, stress headache but needs treatment the same. My patients find ...
vomiting exentsively11/11/2004
  Q: I am a college freshman, and today a girl on our floor became extremely ill with vomiting and ...
  A: When should she see a doctor? Today if it is not improving. Also, if she has a virus, how ...
oven fumes11/10/2004
  Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this or not, but in the winter months my mother opens the oven door ...
  A: Yes, it it is a gas oven. No, if it is an electric oven. If the house is gas heated or gas water ...
Fosamax&Nabumetone11/10/2004
  Q: If you can't stand more than 30 minutes&you take Fosamax&Nabumetone.Will it cause Phlebitis. What ...
  A: If you can't stand more than 30 minutes&you take Fosamax&Nabumetone.Will it cause Phlebitis. No, it ...
flu shot11/8/2004
  Q: I am 65 years old and I got a flu shot in my arm. My arm was so sore for 2 days that I could barely ...
  A: Is this normal? yes, for some people Or does it mean that they hit a tendon or nerve instead of ...
Cholesterol11/8/2004
  Q: I am 65 years old and was put on Zocor [20mg] about 3 years ago. My colesterol level was 220 at that ...
  A: It is certainly worth a try as long as you repeat the labs in 6-8 weeks to make sure it is being as ...
tadalafil and viagra11/7/2004
  Q: sir, my husband is using above type drug once in a week for my better pleasure eventhough he is ...
  A: will this use spoil his normality in future? probably not but you both will come to expect more ...
colonoscopy11/7/2004
  Q: I had a biopsy taken of my stomach because the colonoscopy showed gastric inflamed antrum. Whe they ...
  A: Whe they take a biopsy is it tested just for cancer or will it show anything else like infection or ...
mother 81 losing weight11/5/2004
  Q: My mother is 81 and has lost twenty pounds in the last six months. She weighs only 92 lbs now. We ...
  A: Do you have any idea what kinds of medical conditions could be causing this weight loss? Usually at ...
Thyroid11/4/2004
  Q: Can you tell me the signs of low thyroid and what the normal levels are in a 17 year old girl? My ...
  A: Low thyroid usually gives brittle hair loss and constipation with low activity. Nutrient deficiency ...
Prostatitus11/2/2004
  Q: Please excuse me if the following is a duplicate. I didn't get the usual acknowledgement from ...
  A: There is a lot left that you can do if your doctor believes they have run out of treatments, you ...
sore heal11/2/2004
  Q: Lately I have been having pain on the bottom of my foot--heal area--in the mornings when I get up -- ...
  A: Yes, you have plantar fasciitis and need some gently stretching and physical therapy. Consult your ...
sciatica11/2/2004
  Q: I am asking this question for someone who is not computer literate. She has sciatica. She first ...
  A: How long can it last? indefinitely for some patients. Does it typically get better? Yes, but only ...
Breast Soreness11/1/2004
  Q: I have a question. Ive been on ortho tri cyclen lo for about 2 years now and take them every day at ...
  A: I want to know, even though being on birth control pills, can they still cause me to have breast ...
blood pressure11/1/2004
  Q: I have a high blood presuure condion since last 10 years and I am under medication. I used to take ...
  A: Do you think I have some other problem that keeps my BP high? Increasing this high dosages are not ...
blood thinners10/31/2004
  Q: I am very confused about the effects of blood thinners such as Cumadin as opposed to the effect of ...
  A: If a person who has not had a heart attack switches from a blood thinner to Plavix, is he in danger ...
Stroke?10/29/2004
  Q: I have a TMJ problem and sinus problem. Sometimes my face feels funny, my mouth feels tight and ...
  A: My question is, could I be having several strokes? More likely preischemia but could be early ...
Leg Cramps10/28/2004
  Q: My husband has problems with leg cramps waking him in the middle of the night. His exercise and work ...
  A: Yes, he needs checked for clots but it is probably a deficiency disorder. After he is checked out ...
Birth control and thyroid10/27/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I would like to ask you a question. I am 29yo female with family history of ovarian ...
  A: My question is, could it all be related to birth control? Could be but it is unlikely. Do you ...
Pneumonia vaccination10/27/2004
  Q: Aukerman, My 71-yo mother refuses to get a flu vaccination. She has had COPD for 20 years, and was ...
  A: Pneumovax would be good for her since it covers 28 strains of pneumococci that cause disease in ...
Asthma10/26/2004
  Q: I have been having problems with an upper respiratory infection for about 20 days now. Because it ...
  A: Any suggestions in the meantime? With the trouble you are having you would be correct in going to ...
Saliva Glands10/26/2004
  Q: I think I contacted you before, I have an enlarged saliva gland under my tongue, ( a couple ...
  A: Can he really tell just by looking? Not really, you need an ENT specialist if there are glands ...
Help please10/24/2004
  Q: But my husband made hem at home - there was no MSG on them. Could the meat have clogged my colon ...
  A: So you are not using any meat tenderizers or steak sauces. Right? If that is the case then you need ...
Help please10/24/2004
  Q: I don't know if you consider this unusual but - after I eat steak, I get very ill and then get ...
  A: What could this be? It sounds like a reaction to MSG, mono sodium glutamate used for tenderizing ...
Broken Big Toe - Repeated Blistering10/24/2004
  Q: I had a narrow steel plate about 30 lbs. fall on my big toe on my right foot Thursday afternoon. (I ...
  A: Yes, the nail will begin to slowly be pushed off by the new nail. Yes the redness is the body's ...
pneumonia and additional problems10/23/2004
  Q: I have been diagnosed with pneumonia. After 4 days of antibotics (biaxin), steriods (prednisone), ...
  A: Would pneumonia cause any leg pains? Yes, it causes pain all over. Would the infection spread to my ...
Tuberculosis10/22/2004
  Q: I am 32 years old married guy who is having tuberculosis of lymph nodes, in the area of superior ...
  A: Please tell me how much time this fever would take to settle? This will be there until the infection ...
platelets10/21/2004
  Q: my girlfriend is 42 years old and healthy for the most part.she recently took a blood test and the ...
  A: This is due to immune stress. She should ask her doctor if the following is OK for her. OK? The ...
change of dominant hand10/21/2004
  Q: Glen, I'm more baffled than worried by the following. I've recentle started to favour my left ...
  A: Without a brain injury, I would suspect you are actually ambidexterous. As such you will experience ...
Question10/19/2004
  Q: Here are the other numbers: WBC 8.51 4.00 10.80 K/uL RBC 4.52 3.85 5.15 M/uL ...
  A: Since these are the only abnormal, it is likely due to blood loss, think heavy periods or loss from ...
Coughing driving me mad10/19/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I will try to write this as briefly as possible. I have a cold. Constantly blowing my ...
  A: What my question is what can I do to loosen my chest congestion? Guaifenisen generally works well if ...
alcohol related pain10/17/2004
  Q: I am a 23yr. old female in good shape. I try to take good care of myself and am rarely sick. Over ...
  A: What is the alcohol doing to me? Kara, It sounds like it is causing swelling in your liver and ...
tremors10/16/2004
  Q: " Dear Sir, I am homoeopathic physician. Yesterday I saw the male patient, age 50 years suffering ...
  A: Sir, what would be the probable diagnosis? Sorry, we are not permitted to make diagnoses nor ...
Adult Bedwetting10/14/2004
  Q: Doctor What is the duration period that I should take this?, Should i be taking all of them or ...
  A: What is the duration period that I should take this?, Most people take them all for at lease 12 ...
Acid reflux in a 4 yr. old.10/14/2004
  Q: Aukerman, My 4 yr. old son was diagnosed with acid reflux by a pediatric pulmanary specialist this ...
  A: They are all approved for children so I would go on cost. OTC prilosec is usually the least ...
High Blood Pressure10/13/2004
  Q: Aukerman I am 71 years old and in good health except I have high blood pressure, for which ny doctor ...
  A: Can you explain what would cause the difference? Yes, the artery to the right arm comes off the ...
pyelonephritis10/13/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, I'm beginning to be quite concerned about my health and I'm hoping you can set me in ...
  A: My questions are: 1. Is there a chance I am developing chronic pyelonephritis? Yes, but not ...
Light Colored, Odd Smelling Stool-follow up10/11/2004
  Q: I guess I may have asked my previous question in an incorrect format. I asked a specific question ...
  A: Yes, call you doctor but you may have dysbiosis of the bowel. OK? Dysbiosis means there is too much ...
Odd Smelling, Light Colored Stools10/11/2004
  Q: I've tried to research this on the internet, but it's only confusing me more. I've had on/off ...
  A: Is there anything serious this may be that the tests I have had might not have detected? yes, ...
bone10/8/2004
  Q: Are there any hints that propecia can cause bone density loss or impede the absorption of calcium or ...
  A: Yes, it appears to have a very mild effect on all these due to its estrogenizing effect but no ...
fainting10/8/2004
  Q: is it possible to faint from loud music with pounding bass? this has happened to me three times in ...
  A: WHAT IS AN REM DISORDER? DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH FEELING DIZZY? CAN IT HAPPEN WITH FLASHING ...
Endo metirosis and HRT treatment10/8/2004
  Q: --- Thank you for your prompt reply. It's useful. Your refernce to 'see below' did not lead me ...
  A: My question are: 1. should she take HRT? If yes for how long? (since HRT is linked to cancer ...
flu shot10/7/2004
  Q: I was lucky enough to get a flu shot (I am high risk) and I am concerned about where they did the ...
  A: Shouldn't it be lower than that? I thought the deltoid muscle was a little lower than the curve of ...
fainting10/7/2004
  Q: is it possible to faint from loud music with pounding bass? this has happened to me three times in ...
  A: is it possible to faint from loud music with pounding bass? Not really. this has happened to me ...
unknown diagnosis10/7/2004
  Q: I have had the same symptoms for about 5 months. They include bloodshot eyes, tingling sensation in ...
  A: It sounds like you may be nutrient deficient. Ask your doctors if these nutrients would be OK for ...
Blishers on Fingers10/7/2004
  Q: I have three fingers on my right hand that break out in single blisters and clusters of blisters. ...
  A: It sounds like you may be nutrient deficient. Ask your doctor is these nutrients would be OK for you ...
Endo metirosis and HRT treatment10/6/2004
  Q: My wife (47 years old) just underwent hysterectomy due to endometriosis (stage 4). Next week her ...
  A: My question are: 1. should she take HRT? If yes for how long? (since HRT is linked to cancer ...
Meaning of albumin level in a blood test10/6/2004
  Q: I had high cholesterol and took lipitor for more than a month. The new blood test showed my ...
  A: I wonder if lipitor could cause that? No and what is the meaning of ALBUMIN level, what problem can ...
Prostatitus10/6/2004
  Q: How soon should one expect to see results when taking Bactrim for this condition? Or at what point ...
  A: How soon should one expect to see results when taking Bactrim for this condition? within 3-7 days ...
glucosamine and knee pain10/6/2004
  Q: sir whether glucosamine sulphat/pottasium is usefulin knee joint pain/arthrities/softtissue injury? ...
  A: whether glucosamine sulphat/pottasium is usefulin knee joint pain/arthrities/softtissue injury? ...
tadalafil in normal person10/5/2004
  Q: from vanita--my husbund is normal in sex capacity..eventhough he is using "tadalafil -ED pill ...
  A: Yes, there does not appear to be long term problems with these medications so far. OK? IF he wants ...
muscle weakness10/3/2004
  Q: I really appreciate the time you took to answer my questions. It sounds very logical for these ...
  A: Yes, I find this a lot is holistic people who try to mix and match but do not do the twice a day ...
bone10/2/2004
  Q: Seven years ago I broke my right humorous bone in the middle. The x-ray showed a relatively clean ...
  A: Is it normal that after a broken arm mends the new bone does not show and it still appears ...
diabetes and impotance drug10/2/2004
  Q: best drugs for diabetic impotance..pl inform all
  A: Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000 mg caps Start with two (2) caplets twice daily. e.g. TriOmega, Nordic ...
stomach problems9/29/2004
  Q: My girlfriend is having stomach problems lately. We are unsure whether it is a possibility it simply ...
  A: Do you know if this could be associated with female problems or if it could be symptoms of anything ...
loss of body heat9/29/2004
  Q: My daughter is doing a speech that includes the fact that most of our body heat is lost through the ...
  A: Yes, that is correct. I have included a great reference for your daughter from Alaska since they ...
Joint pain9/29/2004
  Q: Is 25 too young to be experiencing joint pain? My daughter isn't very physically active but has ...
  A: Yes, 25 is too young. She needs worked up for slipped captitofemoral epiphisis or avascular necrosis ...
patches9/29/2004
  Q: Could you please tell me whether these "warmth" patches for knee osteoarthritis are very helpful? ...
  A: Yes, my patients like them a lot but they do not cure or improve only relieve, just so you know. OK? ...
Gout9/29/2004
  Q: My husband has been suffering from gout for several years. He has taken anti-inflamatory and pain ...
  A: The preventive medicine is not really bad if used with care. OK? I would be sure to get him on the ...
hemroids9/27/2004
  Q: About a week ago i had had the runs really bad and my anus hurt afterward, but i figured it would go ...
  A: What i would like to know is what can i do for it other then this spray? Hot sitz baths twice a day ...
what tests should I ask for ?9/26/2004
  Q: Are there other illnesses besides RA that could be causing these joint pains ? I just want to get ...
  A: Are there other illnesses besides RA that could be causing these joint pains ? I just want to get ...
what tests should I ask for ?9/26/2004
  Q: I am 26 years old. Lately I have been having a lot of muscle tiredness along with bilateral pain in ...
  A: What tests should I ask for in order to rule out rheumatoid arthritis ? It runs in my family (my ...
glomerulonephritis9/26/2004
  Q: There is something comforting discussing my concerns with a professional stranger, however I am ...
  A: 1. I drink about 3-4 litres of Pepsi Max a day and 1-2 litres of water, 600ml of milk, 1 cup of ...
doctor9/26/2004
  Q: What's the name for the test that measures bone density to make sure a person is normal. If a male ...
  A: What's the name for the test that measures bone density to make sure a person is normal. Dexa scan ...
general9/24/2004
  Q: My insurance gives me one free physical each year to any doctor I choose and I was wondering how to ...
  A: The internist could be a good choice if you are elderly or have a lot of disease problems but they ...
Knee pain9/24/2004
  Q: My question is regarding some pain that I have on my left knee , I was playing soccer and After I ...
  A: Could it be just some sore muscle or joints/bones ? Yes, it could be the ligaments on the medial ...
HMO & PPO9/23/2004
  Q: Aukerman, What is the difference between an HMO and a PPO? Is one better than the other?
  A: The HMO purpose is to maintain health status by providing a menu of health related services such as ...
Enlarged prostate9/19/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, I'm a 42 year old W/M, moderatley obese, hypertensive and in pretty good overall ...
  A: Can you offer any advice on how to deal with this problem? Definitely take the antibiotics to clear ...
Benecol & Cholesterol9/19/2004
  Q: Aukerman, Benecol adverstises that it can lower the "bad" cholesterdal by uo to 14% in 30 days bu ...
  A: You have a good plan, that I would add the following to if OK with your doctor: 1) high potency B ...
cinammon9/19/2004
  Q: whether cinamon is useful in diabetes?its side effects?its other use?its availability/
  A: Yes, it is useful for diabetes and cholesterol problems. If you search the web for diabetes, ...
Tingling in fingers9/18/2004
  Q: I am a male of 57 years. Married with 4 children, 2 still dependent.I consider myself very fit & ...
  A: What is happening to me? sounds like an omega 3, vitamin and mineral deficiency if not hypertension. ...
Blackouts9/17/2004
  Q: My mother is 48 yrs old . She has had frequent blackouts since 2001 . Especially when she gets ...
  A: Yes, if her doctor would approve she could take 2000mg of fish oil twice daily with high potency B ...
Please tell why this is happening9/17/2004
  Q: I NEED ADVICE PLEASE Dear Glen I am 50 year old female from Australia,I suffer from panic and ...
  A: My question is why do I feel so weak and breath wat too fast and my body feels exhausted and drained ...
severe abdominal pain9/17/2004
  Q: I am a 23 year old woman. Yesterday morning (9/16/04)I abruptly woke up from sleeping and sat up ...
  A: What is an ectopic pregnancy? This is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus. OK? I have been ...
ceratonin9/14/2004
  Q: I am an 52 year old unemployed musician who is experiencing extreme mood swings otherwise, I am in ...
  A: There are not any quantitative lab tests for serotonin, but most persons with your symptoms have low ...
shingles9/14/2004
  Q: My wife has shingles. It started about 5 days ago. She went to our family doctor yesterday, he ...
  A: what precautions can we take to keep me from catching it. It is not contagious but she got it from ...
viral gastric or something else??9/14/2004
  Q: For awhile now I have been suffering from a very windy tummy....just last week there has been a ...
  A: What could be causing this? reflux or gluten in the diet will this thick wind choke me? the reflux ...
cholesterol9/14/2004
  Q: I'm 65 and in 2002 had a total chol. of 229. went on Zocor. Last test 5/04 it was 168 and all others ...
  A: Niacin was an alternative to medication which is prescribed??? Yes, but can not be uses with Zocor. ...
bleeding9/14/2004
  Q: I am a 42-year-old woman who has been recently diagnosed with depression the medication they gave me ...
  A: I am concerned if there is any danger the medication seems to make me feel better and I would like ...
ball of foot hurts9/13/2004
  Q: ) You mentioned a stress fracture, I have two questions. First, if it was a stress fracture that ...
  A: First, if it was a stress fracture that needed immediate attention, wouldn't it be very difficult to ...
ball of foot hurts9/13/2004
  Q: I have a question - I have a doctor's appointment set up for Sept. 23rd but I wanted to get an ...
  A: Actually this could either be a stress fracture or a morton's neuroma. The first needs seen and MRI ...
Rabies9/12/2004
  Q: I have been hearing alot of things about rabies here latley. Someone in our town was bit by a rabid ...
  A: What if he steps on a dead bat or comes in contact with a bat? It generally requires a bit or saliva ...
Burning sensation9/12/2004
  Q: My legs and arms, mostly my legs, feel like I have rubbed deep heat on them, now the burning is ...
  A: Yes, it could be but it is more likely to be metabolic or nutritional since it is recurring. OK? Ask ...
xenical9/12/2004
  Q: sir anti-obesity drug xenical..when this drug should be taken?..with meal?before one hour meal? or ...
  A: when this drug should be taken?..with meal 2)how much cal. should be taken in meal with xenical ...
dignosis and medicine advice9/12/2004
  Q: sir without any medication after meal my bloodsugar stay 165 or arround in very normal ...
  A: pl give me dignosis by diabetologist and advice whether without medication I should stay or not? ...
Post-Shingles after-effects9/11/2004
  Q: I experienced a 3-week bout of shingles on my back, underarm, and breast about 17 months ago when I ...
  A: Is it possible to still have the intermittent itching sensation, especially over my back area, after ...
Low dose aspirin9/10/2004
  Q: Is there any long term risks with taking a low dose aspirin each day? My husband (34 yrs old) has ...
  A: It depends on whether they diagnosed his episode as an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic ...
help analyse my symptoms9/6/2004
  Q: during the last eight months or so i have been feeling different, i have lost my glow, i feel down ...
  A: With your level of fitness you should feel just great so you must have developed a deficiency ...
Can a person catch genital herpes from a blood spill?9/4/2004
  Q: My husband has genital herpes. I was caring for his open wound from a cut and accidentally got ...
  A: Usually it is not contagious unless you get blood or serum from an open herpes sore into an open cut ...
Floaters8/30/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I get floaters a lot in my eyes, if that's what they really are. They are these big ...
  A: Actually you appear to be bothered by lack of tears and are seeing the proteins floating on the ...
Tiny lip bumps/blotchiness8/28/2004
  Q: I have had these tiny lip bumps and/or blotchiness for about 9 months. I can have them off and on ...
  A: could this be hormonal? YEs, at least triggered by your cycle. They also show up other times as ...
testosterone Question8/27/2004
  Q: I am an otherwise healthy 35 year old white male. I am 6'2 and weigh 270lbs. I had never been this ...
  A: 1) With a testosterone level of 91, would that cause a low sex drive? Yes, most definitely. 2) With ...
Medication Action8/25/2004
  Q: I have a question about comparing the stimulant medication Ritalin to the anti-depression medication ...
  A: Why is it that these 2 medication both affect the reuptake of dopamine but have different actions? ...
bladder infection8/24/2004
  Q: i apologize if this isn't within your realm of expertise. please inform me if you feel you cannot ...
  A: does this mean that there is most likely nothing wrong? Depends on how accurate the doctor's test ...
Body heat8/24/2004
  Q: I'm a 49 year old male and I am constantly hot even on cool days. It started with the soles of my ...
  A: Yes, it could be metabolic like diabetes but is more likely a nutritional deficiency disorder that ...
Research8/21/2004
  Q: So pin size sores would not count? What about a wound close to the place, could it get into that ...
  A: So pin size sores would not count? not really unless have pin size bites from the bat, see the web ...
Research8/21/2004
  Q: I am doing rabies research. I understand the basics but am wondering about the pep treatment in rare ...
  A: There is no animal seen but the source is unknown of the drop. Is there any need to have pep incase ...
rectum lump small8/18/2004
  Q: have a small lump on the edge of my rectum..not in the rectum..came uo overnite...does not ...
  A: IF there is no pain, no bleeding and no oozing of serum from the bump, it is likely the early ...
EXTREME BRUISE LARGE TOE8/14/2004
  Q: I WENT HIKING ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO(I AM NOT SOMEONE WHO USALLY DOES THIS)IT WAS MOSTLY DOWNHILL FOR ...
  A: IS THIS SOMETHING THAT I SHOULD LET HAPPEN NATURALLY,SHOULD I GO TO THE DOCTORS? Usually they fall ...
Tonsils8/13/2004
  Q: I went to an ENT a while back, he asked me if I had my tonsils out. I thought this odd, I have had ...
  A: but why could an ENT not tell this? The tonsill is lymph tissue and can sometimes partially grow ...
Acne and Sex8/11/2004
  Q: Follow up - Hi there, thanks for all your help. I'm taking the fish oils and Omega's and they do ...
  A: I'm taking the fish oils and Omega's and they do help. It takes quite a bit of omega 3 such as ...
hip pain8/10/2004
  Q: I am 48 years od and my Dr put me on Lipitour for high cholestrol. After taking it foe about 3 ...
  A: Does this sound like the type of reaction that the pills can produce and is there something that is ...
1. I have recently been trying...8/5/2004
  Q: 1. I have recently been trying to follow the atkins diet. My progress is very slow but I have ...
  A: 1. does this mean I have low blood sugar or something? Probably, so you need to add 1/4 tsp of ...
head injury8/5/2004
  Q: my daughter was hit in the head with a softball 48 hours ago. the hit was just above the eyebrow, ...
  A: only question is that she lays down and puts ice on it, and the bruising fades signifacantly. once ...
Throat8/4/2004
  Q: I have contacted you before regarding this issue. I had a bad sore throat, I seen three Drs. One ...
  A: But I worry, could it be cancer? It is unlikely or the ENT would have recommended removal. Since it ...
Severe cramps/stomach pains8/3/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, For the past few months, I have been getting cramps and stomach pains a few times a ...
  A: I know you cannot diagnose through email, but any idea on what it could be? It sounds like irritable ...
Losing Sight8/1/2004
  Q: I really hope you can help me, but first let me tell you a little about myself. I am an almost 30 ...
  A: Have you ever heard of anything like this before? What could it be? It is a visual migraine. Mine ...
question7/31/2004
  Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this or not, but how would someone go about finding out if they were ...
  A: You would need either DNA or blood tests from yourself, your parents you lived with and or any ...
tingling - hot legs7/30/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman First I want to think you for you time. I am a 45 yr old woman - (yes you can answer ...
  A: Yes, neurontin can cause hyperesthesia, burning skin and various other sensory side efffects. For ...
prescription interaction7/28/2004
  Q: I am taking aciphex-20 mg, altace-5mg, corgard-40 mg, maxide-75/50, plavix-75 mg and bextra-10 mg. ...
  A: I am taking aciphex-20 mg, can cause loose bowels and nausea altace-5mg, can cause fatigue ...
hand, foot, and mouth disease7/28/2004
  Q: ----- Thank you very much for your prompt reply. What do you think about the blood and protein in ...
  A: What do you think about the blood and protein in his urine? This does not occur in hand foot and ...
sperm7/28/2004
  Q: though we have only been married a little over a year buy we noticed a couple of things one my sperm ...
  A: my sperm is white but thick is that normal?if not what is causing it? This is normal. OK? and my ...
Wave-like pain in abdomen, lower chest7/27/2004
  Q: I took my son to the ER early this morning. After doing an EKG, which was normal, and taking about ...
  A: What should we ask, and do, to get to the bottom of this problem? Yes, ask for an amylase and ...
Saliva Glands7/27/2004
  Q: I believe I talked to you the other day about sores in the back of my throat. I went to an ENT to ...
  A: My concern is, I am in a lot of pain, can swollen saliva glands cause this much pain, or should I ...
Mysterious Illness7/27/2004
  Q: Aukerman, Three weeks ago I was admitted into the hospital for a few days with a severe migraine and ...
  A: Do you think that there is a possibility that I had bacterial meningitis? Probably viral meningitis ...
throat stuff7/27/2004
  Q: What about bad breath? Where does bad breath comes from? How can I cure bad breath? How to get rid ...
  A: What about bad breath? Where does bad breath comes from? This is from the infection so you need to ...
throat stuff7/26/2004
  Q: I don't know whether you knew this or not but what is this thing that is yellow in color, ...
  A: Yes, this is a tonsillar concretion and occurs if people with cryptic tonsillitis where the crypts ...
Burning throat7/25/2004
  Q: my throat feels like it is on fire. One one side of the soft area right before the back of your ...
  A: One, what do you think this could be since the sores and pain is only on one side? (the burning is ...
cholesterol test7/24/2004
  Q: With regard to taking a full lipid blood cholesterol test, where a person has to fast for 12 hours ...
  A: If the person waits only only one hour after eating a full meal to have his blood drawn, will the ...
calf pain which only occurs at night7/24/2004
  Q: Steady aching pain in my calves occurs every night, often awakening me from sleep. Rising and ...
  A: I wonder if it's a potassium or magnesium deficiency, since starting the Calcium WITH the magnesium ...
driving7/24/2004
  Q: I am a college student with no medical insurance. I have been having chronic and severe migraines ...
  A: My concern is the safeness of my driving. As of late I have been experiencing severe dizziness and ...
how does weight loss work?7/23/2004
  Q: Could you give further comment - what is wrong with wheat and rye flours? I am guessing that means ...
  A: Could you give further comment - what is wrong with wheat and rye flours? I am guessing that means ...
Question ID #36200507/23/2004
  Q: I've been taking your "recipe" for the large bowel dysfunction, but it doesn't seem to help much. ...
  A: Question -I've been taking your "recipe" for the large bowel dysfunction, but it doesn't seem to ...
knee pain7/23/2004
  Q: I have a question about my knees I'm hoping you could give me some insight on. For the last 9 ...
  A: It actually sounds like the chondromalacia syndrome. See below because it generally occurs and ...
dignosis7/23/2004
  Q: sir my following test result lipid profile---absolately normal a nd b lipoprotine(cardiac)--absolate ...
  A: AM I DIABETIC? Yes, you are prediabetic but soon will be diabetic if you are unable to decrease your ...
Question ID #36200507/23/2004
  Q: Could this possibly be an intestinal hernia?
  A: Intestinal hernias can mimic anything in the belly so you would need an abdominal CT scan if your ...
how does weight loss work?7/22/2004
  Q: I am doing daily weightlifting and aerobics to loose weight. I am loosing 1-2 pounds per month of ...
  A: Actually the aerobic exercise raises the metabolic rate for 72 hours while the weight lifting tones ...
Diabetes7/21/2004
  Q: My husband (age23) was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He had a cyst removed and was on loratab ...
  A: What would you suggest?? What would be the benifit of seeing one?? What would/could they do for ...
Soy products - Prostate7/19/2004
  Q: I have a very high PSA and am checked on a yearly basis. I enjoy soy products - tempeh and tofu ...
  A: Not so according to this article from the American Urological Association. OK? May 1, 2003 ...
Post-Thrombotic Syndrome7/19/2004
  Q: Aukerman, A few years ago, I had a Pulmonary Embolism first. Then 8 months later, I had DVT. I had ...
  A: No, I do not consider it as usually disabling but I have my patients either on low dose ...
PDD7/15/2004
  Q: No we haven't talk to the doctor yet but I was kinda trying to get and idea if this might be close ...
  A: Just remember our food sources are not as complete anymore so we all need to be on a multivitamin, B ...
question ID#36200507/15/2004
  Q: ........... I have had more tests done on this subject, and my organs are fine, along with ...
  A: If that is correct it is an area of the bowel that acts like it is internally herniated and may need ...
rectal bleeding7/14/2004
  Q: I recently had a colonoscopy and diagnosed with diverticulosis as well as diverticulitis along with ...
  A: What other condition could cause rectal bleeding? Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, diverticulitis, ...
keratosis pilaris7/10/2004
  Q: I have keratosis pilaris on my upper arms. Is there anything I can do to ease it? Sometimes when I ...
  A: Here is a good summary of what we know about this condition. OK? Background: Keratosis pilaris (KP) ...
Hirsutism7/10/2004
  Q: My 14 year old daughter started her period when she was 11. At first it was regular but painful. Her ...
  A: I am sorry you have had such a bad experience with the endocrinologist but it sounds like she may ...
osteoarthritis7/10/2004
  Q: The only thing I am asking is if you ever heard of this situation: I have a very mild case of ...
  A: Yes, it is common in men over 40 years of age and due to a deficiency of Calcium and magnesium. In ...
Pierced ear problem?7/8/2004
  Q: My 8-year-old daughter has had her ears pierced for about 7 years now. She has rarely had any ...
  A: You are doing about all you can for now. If it does not clear in a few days I would call her doctor ...
muscle enzyme7/8/2004
  Q: What is wrong when you have high muscle enzymes? First told that is was caused by colesterol med - ...
  A: It really depends which muscle enzyme and liver tests are elevated. See below. OK? If CK then there ...
Swimmers Ear7/8/2004
  Q: If i have swimmers ear, is it all rigt to get water in my ear from the shower? And, when can I swim ...
  A: If you put the medicine in the ears after showers or swimming you are usually OK. Once the medicine ...
gastritis7/8/2004
  Q: what does gastric antral mucosa with reparative atypia , mild interstitial fibrosis and focal ...
  A: Yes, that would make the chances of long term malignancy worse but one would actually have to look ...
methadone for pain?7/8/2004
  Q: would 40 mg of methadone 4 times a day be too high of a starting dose for pain - given to a 53 yr ...
  A: It may be the correct dose if the person has a lot of real pain, but the drug combination does not ...
gastritis7/7/2004
  Q: what does gastric antral mucosa with reparative atypia , mild interstitial fibrosis and focal ...
  A: This means a lot of gastric acid burning or infection have occurred over a long time. Yes, it can be ...
West Nile virus7/6/2004
  Q: My nephew has been fighting the West Nile virus for the past 11 months. Terrible headaches and many ...
  A: There is not much treatment. see www.cdc.gov at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm ...
re: education, residency...7/6/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, I am a published author finishing a manuscript. I have come to an area requiring ...
  A: My main focus of explanation would be: required education, length of residency (anything in ...
Children's night crying7/6/2004
  Q: My daughter (who will be 5 yrs old in September) has been having what my husband and I refer to as ...
  A: Yes, these night screams are usually neurologic so ask your doctor to see a pediatric neurologist ...
sorbitol/potassium sorbate7/4/2004
  Q: Sorbitol is a sweetener-type ingredient used in some foods. It has very bad laxative effects on my ...
  A: Good question. Actually the sorbitol is both an artificial sweetener and an osmotic laxative that ...
Dry cough7/2/2004
  Q: So far, I know she is taking Lotrel & Avandia. Hope to hear from you soon. Always, DiamondHello. ...
  A: Yes, this Lotrel is a combination of a calcium channel blocker and and ACE I which causes this dry ...
Dry cough7/2/2004
  Q: I'm a 37 year old female, and I was wondering about my mother. She is 70 years old, physically fit, ...
  A: This is usually to the ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine she is probably taking. If so they will ...
Medicine reaction?7/1/2004
  Q: I have been put on ERY-TAB 333MG EC TAB three times a day for 14 days due to a sinus infection. ...
  A: Does my heartburn fall in those categories? not really Is this normal? no, it is not. The only ...
10%6/30/2004
  Q: Aukerman, How do scientists and/or doctors know that we only use about 10% of our brain? I heard ...
  A: How do scientists and/or doctors know that we only use about 10% of our brain? by using PET scan ...
swollen ankles6/29/2004
  Q: Aukerman As long-winded as you have time for is OK with me; prefer English; no religious ...
  A: It sounds like you have two problems, the varicose veins and the increased platelet clotting ...
Nose sores6/27/2004
  Q: For two weeks it has nearly been impossible to breathe out of my nose. For some reason it is ...
  A: Yes, it probably is a mild infection that is secondary to allergy so ask your doctor for a sample ...
During a recent blood test...6/20/2004
  Q: During a recent blood test as part of a routine physical, it was indicated that I have high ...
  A: However, could you tell me some of the possible conditions this could point to? With the protein ...
Virology6/17/2004
  Q: I've heard of some "super antibiotics," which claim to be antiviral treatments as well. I was under ...
  A: There are always superdrugs being promoted by the drug companies but there are none available except ...
Medicine6/17/2004
  Q: Today I was given SMZ/TMP 800-160 the generic for Bactrim DS for a sinus infection. I took one then ...
  A: The first being at what point can I say the pill is out of my system and I don't have to worry about ...
We've been dumped by our doctor6/17/2004
  Q: This is an ethical question more than a medical question. I'm grasping at straws as to what to do, ...
  A: Does the practice have any legal or ethical obligation, based on physician training, to give us an ...
severe sunburn itch6/17/2004
  Q: This probably doesn't appear that serious, but I needed some advice. I received a pretty bad ...
  A: Why did it seemingly get better for the whole day and then backslide? Most itches get worse in the ...
stomach problem6/16/2004
  Q: I have suffered from stomach problems most of my life. Severe pain, constipation, to long of a ...
  A: If you could offer any advise or tell me what you would recommend to a patient of yours with this ...
My hands6/15/2004
  Q: My question last time was about my chest, this time I want to talk about my hands. Im 19 years old, ...
  A: Is this something i should be concerned about or are these just normal side effects of smoking? No, ...
Swollen Ankle6/13/2004
  Q: Aukerman, 2 years ago, I got a DVT in my right leg. I had a Greenfield Filter installed. At that ...
  A: Is this a normal occurance after a DVT and will I have that happen for the rest of my life? Probably ...
Does shrimp have cholesterol?6/13/2004
  Q: I'm on diet. I was told that fat, red meat, egg and LOBSTER have cholesterol. How about SHRIMP? I ...
  A: The sauce has not cholesterol since it is tomato product, vinegar, sugar and horse radish. OK? ...
GYN6/13/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I had no idea. You've given me more information for which I am greatful. This gasless ...
  A: Is this true? Probably not since the CO2 used for regular laparoscopy is sterile and absorbs into ...
diet after surgery6/9/2004
  Q: My husband has just gone through surgery to reconnect his lower colon. We are feeding him yogart, ...
  A: What are some foods that he should be eating and when do we introduce new foods? When OK with the ...
broken pinkie toe6/7/2004
  Q: I broke my pinkie toe this weekend (tripping over my shoes!) I went to the doctor and they X-rayed ...
  A: I've heard it could take 6 weeks to heal, is that true? Usually the pain is less in 1-2 weeks if ...
Ringing ears6/5/2004
  Q: Aukerman, My ears ring a lot because of my hair cells dying episodically. Is this bad? Someone ...
  A: It is normal aging unless yours is more, then it could lead to some hearing loss as you get older. ...
Chiropractors6/5/2004
  Q: I went to a "Free Screening" on the side of the road today from a chiropractor. I was not feeling ...
  A: Generally from my experience some Chiropractors do contribute in people with musculoskeletal ...
emphysema6/5/2004
  Q: my mother is 83 years old. She's been smoking for 70 years, and still is..2 packs a day of non ...
  A: Under those conditions can you tell me how much longer she has to live? will she live another year ? ...
baby congestion6/5/2004
  Q: I understand that you can't diagnose anything over the internet. I am just looking for some advise ...
  A: Do you have any advise or ideas? Actually if you can give her a feeding of diluted glucose water of ...
CUT TONGUE6/3/2004
  Q: Aukerman, This may sound like a weird question. But, while jogging, I accidentally bit my tongue. ...
  A: Yes, it takes about 5-7 days depending on your nutrition. If you add 1000mg of Vit C and high ...
kidneys5/20/2004
  Q: I am a 17 year old girl, and in a physical for the air force (I am joining ROTC next fall) I was ...
  A: You are correct, this does not sound like the label you were given but more like true kidney ...
Pregnant5/17/2004
  Q: Is a "poly sporin" type product safe for me to apply?
  A: Yes, it is considered safe in pregnancy, but also do hot soapy water soaks 3-4 times a day for 10 ...
warming sensation in men's testicles5/15/2004
  Q: i have had a warming sensation in my right testicle off and on for the last three days. i believe ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like epidimitis which is an infection of the small appendage on the back of the ...
Ear Pain5/12/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, My question relates to ear pain. The first time this happened was about a year ago. ...
  A: Yes, this is fairly common when the person sleeps in just the right position to compress/ torque the ...
numbness in leg while driving5/11/2004
  Q: When I drive a car, usually after about 30 minutes time has passed, my leg on the accelerator starts ...
  A: Probably not a blood clot although those do occur with long drives. You may want to ask your doctor ...
Tetanus Vac Reation??5/9/2004
  Q: I experienced facial trauma resulting in open nasal fracture approx. 7 months ago. At that time I ...
  A: Yes, I would tell future physicians who are going to give you any immunizations by shot since the ...
vasodypressor syncope5/8/2004
  Q: Can you tell me something about "vasodypressor syncope"? I looked on the web, but I found very ...
  A: This is fainting in patients with sympathoadrenal imbalance (SAI). SAI is a particular pattern of ...
Pain in legs & body twitching5/7/2004
  Q: My son is 5yrs old and has had leg pain for quite a while(growing pains?) he is now experience ...
  A: He could be having an inflamed nervous system from an immune disorder that is giving the pain. I ...
Scarlet Fever5/7/2004
  Q: Please can you inform me as to how people get scarlet fever and how it is transmitted? I'm a nursing ...
  A: I would like to recommend you try the www.cdc.gov site for further information such as below. IF ...
Folliculitis5/5/2004
  Q: I have a recurring problem with folliculitis infections on my armpits. I have been to the doctor a ...
  A: Yes, first you have to discontinue antiperspirants for a life time since you have an autosomal ...
mild divirticulitis5/5/2004
  Q: -------------------------Thank you, Dr.Aukerman but I have a few more questions. Is it possible ...
  A: Is it possible that this discomfort will go away on its own or will I need to go back on Cipro ...
Epilepsy/Cirrohsis of the Liver5/4/2004
  Q: I have a close friend that has Epilepsy and also Cirrohsis of the Liver. I am trying to check into ...
  A: If you go to www.nih.gov and ask for cirrhosis diet, drugs to avoid in cirrhosis you will get your ...
coma5/4/2004
  Q: I am not familiar with the proper terminology,so I hope you will understand what I want to know. ...
  A: Drug induced comas are generally related to head injuries to allow the brain swelling to be reduced ...
Blood Pressure5/3/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I've got a question about blood pressure. I'm a jogger and have been for over 20 years. ...
  A: Can one's blood pressure be to low? No, that is just fine since the Institute of Medicine lowered ...
breast soreness4/25/2004
  Q: My breasts have been very sore for the past three plus weeks. I did have my period about 12 days ...
  A: Pregnancy would be my first choice if your husband had not had the operation. Operations do fail so ...
Flu4/25/2004
  Q: I did go to that site but still don't have the answer to my question. WHY is that part of the globe ...
  A: The culture and living conditions there favor epidemics best but for politically correct reasons you ...
Future Career4/24/2004
  Q: Aukermen, My name is Jill and I am a grade twelve student in Canada researching a future career is ...
  A: 1. What do you believe is the hardest part about getting into a college of medicine and what would ...
Night leg cramps4/24/2004
  Q: I am 84, good general health, on no medication but I suffer extremely from leg cramps at night. ...
  A: It sounds like ischemic vascular disease so you should check in with your doctor for plavix, aspirin ...
DVT4/23/2004
  Q: Aukerman, In 2002, I had a pulmonary embolism and DVT in that order. I got them by "stupidly" ...
  A: Have you heard of this? No, I have not heard of repairing the vein but rather getting rid of the ...
Hot Flashes4/22/2004
  Q: I am a 44 y/o male and over the past 6 months, I have had extreme bouts of hot flashes. There is no ...
  A: Yes, it sounds like you have a metabolic disorder so you need to check in with your doctor. This ...
Heath Profession4/22/2004
  Q: I am at Valley Community School. I want to ask you questions about Heath Profession. I want to ask ...
  A: 1)What education do you have? Bachelor of Arts and Science,(BS/BS) and my Medical Doctorate (M.D.) ...
Colon Redundancy - Diverticulous4/20/2004
  Q: As a result of a recent air contrast barium enema I am showing possible small polyps but also some ...
  A: Can you advise me what this is and is it just related to divertculous or could it also be related to ...
Far Infra Red Radiation4/20/2004
  Q: My wife is using a Far Infra Red Radiation Tunnel for self prescribed treatments. I doubt the ...
  A: Yes, it could work if it is really creating the far infrared. So many of these self treatment ...
bacterial infection4/20/2004
  Q: I have had a vaginal bacterial infection for a long time. I went to have my yearly checkup and they ...
  A: Can't they just change the medicine? They need to do cultures since the medicine is not working. ...
Daughter4/19/2004
  Q: With all the diseases today, I have to ask this question to either relieve myself from stress or ...
  A: Please let me know how concerned I need to be and what can be done. You do not need to be overly ...
Childhood Diseases4/19/2004
  Q: Hey, I need a couple of non-infectious diseases that are found in children, any ideas would be ...
  A: Gastroesophageal reflux disorder leading to asthma Celiac disease Failure to thrive ...
lower back pain4/16/2004
  Q: i have pain in the lower back that feels like the spine is being pressed on from the inside. if i'm ...
  A: Not possible to tell without examining you, but it sounds like it could be a ruptured disc. See if ...
Minor chest discomfort4/14/2004
  Q: Aukerman, I've been expiriencing minor chest soreness and discomfort for a few months now. I am 19 ...
  A: Sorry for the delay. Do you think I may have Costochondritis? It could be if it hurts when you ...
11 year old with sleep problems4/13/2004
  Q: We have a healthy, bright 11 year old son who has begun to develop sleep difficulties over the past ...
  A: Yes, this is common at this age and is usually resolved by using good sleep hygiene. See below for a ...
Virus4/12/2004
  Q: A friend of mine told me that his 18 year old cousin had a heart attack. The doctors told him that ...
  A: This is not actually a typical heart attack due to a virus but a weakened heart that fails from ...
What are some things to consider...4/7/2004
  Q: What are some things to consider when assessing the diet of an elderly person?
  A: Ask about every thing they put in their mouth including vitamins and supplements. OK? -------- ...
Numbness in my right temple4/5/2004
  Q: I am a 42-year-old women - good health - eats right - works out. Last year, a neurologist ran tests ...
  A: Can the herniated disk cause this numbness? I would not expect that. Do you know what could cause ...
tongue problem4/3/2004
  Q: My son, 19 years old, has a very painful tongue and roof of the mouth (palet?). His tongue feels ...
  A: Does this sound like something you have seen before? Yes, it is oral herpes simplex If so, what ...
coated tounge3/31/2004
  Q: What causes a white coating on my tounge? I brush my tounge at least 3 time daily but it still has a ...
  A: This is due to poor resistance and gastrointestinal imbalance which would improve with a high ...
Viagra v. Cialis3/30/2004
  Q: Viagra takes one hour to be effective and lasts for about six hours (according to a Viagra ...
  A: Why should Viagra take one hour to be effective and Cialis take 30 minutes to be effective? They ...
spotted tongue3/30/2004
  Q: i was wondering if you could tell me what or why my tongue gets these red looking tears and blisters ...
  A: Yes, they can be canker sores from acid foods such as you mention. Acyclovir from your doctor clears ...
Medicine on an empty stomach3/29/2004
  Q: I took some prescribe decongestion medicine and I have since had this gas like pain in my stomach ...
  A: Yes, this is not normal so I would check in with your doctor to be sure you do not have a kidney or ...
high temp.3/25/2004
  Q: For the last 4 days each night I run a fever and get the chills. I have no sickness and I do'nt feel ...
  A: Sounds like it could be viral if you do not feel bad and have no sickness. You could try taking some ...
pms3/25/2004
  Q: I am a 40 yr woman who one year ago had a partial hysterectomy. Prior to the hyst. I was having my ...
  A: Actually many women are vit B 6 deficient when they have PMS. My patients find 50mg three times a ...
sore throat3/24/2004
  Q: My daughter, 17, has had a sore throat for 6 days. She has had no temp, and her glands don't appear ...
  A: Is there a virus that mimics strep with the white spots? Yes, mono does. Do you have any other ...
can i get mono?3/22/2004
  Q: My friend talked to me tonite and he's pretty sure he has mono due to the fact his friend had a a ...
  A: Neither of you probably have it since it is not very contagious without close saliva contact and you ...
Eyes3/17/2004
  Q: My right eyelid will not close when I look down. It closes everyother time. I have blurry vision in ...
  A: Sounds like Bell's palsy which is usually viral so call your doctor today. OK? What is Bell's ...
who to go to for hemorrhoid problems ??3/17/2004
  Q: What doctor am I supposed to go to for hemorrhoid problems ? I also have problems with irritable ...
  A: What doctor am I supposed to go to for hemorrhoid problems ? A gastroenterologist or a general ...
MD vs. DO?3/16/2004
  Q: today I was referred by my therapist to see a specialist that she knows and finds to be appropriate ...
  A: do you think that DOs are as competant as an MD, in general? There used to be a big difference but ...
ear ringing3/1/2004
  Q: my 15 year old son is experiencing ringing of the ears, he complains that it is very uncomfortable ...
  A: While it can be from allergies and neuronitis, see his doctor asap since this can come from some ...
A male concern2/29/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman, Thanks for the quick reply. A follow up if you don't mind: Have you heard about the ...
  A: Yes, it appears to work intially but leads in a short time to cavernosa thrombosis and deformity of ...
Blood w/ bowel movements2/29/2004
  Q: In the last couple of weeks I have experienced some blood loss with bowel movements. The blood is ...
  A: If it is on the tissue and not in the bowels, it is either an anal fissure or a hemorrhoid. Both ...
Blood type2/28/2004
  Q: Which parent provides the blood type for children?
  A: Both do because the child gets one gene from each, either an A, B, or O(which is A negative and B ...
weight gain2/28/2004
  Q: Dr. Auckerman, I am a forty seven year old woman. I have been in excellent health all of my life. I ...
  A: Actually, you need to get checked out for diabetes, metabolic dysfunction as in polycystic ovary ...
Dizzy2/26/2004
  Q: I have had blurred vision in my left eye for 3 days ( on & off ). For the past hour I have been ...
  A: Yes,call your doctor now since this could be serious like temporal arteritis. OK? more ...
I have blood in my semen but...2/25/2004
  Q: I have blood in my semen but not in my urine. What could be the cause?
  A: This is called hematospermia and can be serious enough to see your doctor for tests. Most of the ...
Mouth Ulcers2/25/2004
  Q: My daughter has a lot of trouble with mouth ulcers since age 10. She is now 18. Stress brings them ...
  A: Most patients who get these do get them from stress. OK? I like to have my patients stay on high ...
Tingling in arm and hand2/24/2004
  Q: For the last few nights when I sleep my arm and hand "goes to sleep". This is only on the right ...
  A: I know that TMJ can cause tingling in the hands, is this what that is? Answer: Yes, it can be ...
Sleepiness after eating2/23/2004
  Q: I'm a 41 year old male. My problem is I tend to feel very sleepy after I eat a meal, especially ...
  A: Yes, this is usually due to a high carbohydrate or sugar content in the meal. If you increase the ...
sweling face hands feet2/22/2004
  Q: Greetings, since my teens i have had troubles with swelling. The most severe is overnight- when I ...
  A: Actually what you describe is very common and believed due to the combination of hormone excess, ...
Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD)2/21/2004
  Q: I'm from winnipeg, can. My mother has been very sick for the last 6+ months, and has lost over 130 ...
  A: exactly how bad is it, and what is her life expectancy. They said somthing about her having fluid ...
redness in my right ear2/19/2004
  Q: I notice that my right ear gets very red usually in the evenings and often if I've had some wine to ...
  A: Yes,the ears have what we call end arteries so when we eat or drink something which dilates blood ...
BLOOD2/19/2004
  Q: I was wondering if it is possible for someones blood type to change? I have been told that my blood ...
  A: While this sounds complicated sometime in your pregnancy you became sensitized to Rh+ blood most ...
Another product question2/19/2004
  Q: http://www.affordablesupplements.com/tribex_500.asp This is the web address of this product. It's ...
  A: Yes, it would raise the testosterone levels and shut off your pituitary testes axis, as well as ...
Can you tell me how safe this is?2/18/2004
  Q: I am a weight lifter and I have gained as much as i think i can naturally. I was looking at ...
  A: It looks safe for people with hormone deficiency but would not be safe for use long term(greater ...
Urine2/18/2004
  Q: Ok, this is sooooo embarassing....but here goes...My name is Amy...I am 28 yrs old, married, have 3 ...
  A: Sometimes after infections you need to consume acidophilus in large amounts to restore the normal ...
metalic taste2/18/2004
  Q: What can cause a metalic taste in your mouth/ on tongue
  A: In many people this is caused by gastric reflux disease and over the counter prilosec can clear it ...
throat2/17/2004
  Q: For the past 1-2 years, I have had a pebble sized lump in my throat, sort of where you would feel ...
  A: Your thyroid is covering the larynx which you may know as the adam's apple which moves up and down ...
Scientific name for aging2/16/2004
  Q: Good Day! My son asked me a good question. But I cannot find the answer. Perhaps you could help. I ...
  A: I do not think there is a good term for it other than it happens probably more after 35-40 than ...
Chelation2/15/2004
  Q: You have answered questions for me before. I had a pulmonary embolism and DVT in 2002. Was on ...
  A: There is not much support for effectiveness in removing cholesterol but it does work well for heavy ...
Legs Swelling2/14/2004
  Q: My sister who is 75 years old, has had sowllen legs for a couple of days now and says she might go ...
  A: Yes, generally Vit B 6 50 mg three times a day will hold her til she sees her doctor if she lays ...
men's health2/14/2004
  Q: I am interested in writing a story about innovative methods, practices, procedures etc. that doctors ...
  A: The only one I have heard of is giving them free samples of erectile dysfunction medications when ...
nasal problem2/14/2004
  Q: For the past few years i have had an ongoing problem with nasal congestion. i seem to been fine for ...
  A: Allergies are interesting in that no one has them until they develop and that onset is slow and not ...
allergic reactions/to?2/14/2004
  Q: my question is slightly strange. I would really be gratful for all and any information I could get. ...
  A: About a year ago she started complaining that she felt damp, like she was sweatin but she felt it ...
bladder or kidney problem?2/13/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman: Recently (past 2-1/2 to 3 weeks) my urine has been bright, bright yellow. On occasion ...
  A: Could a disorder with either the kidneys or the bladder cause symptoms like these? Actually ...
short term memory loss2/13/2004
  Q: My husband presented with short term memory loss. MRI nad, routine bloods nad, LFTS slightly ...
  A: Since your husband in a paramedic the below abstract will be more meaningful to him. It seems that ...
Skin itch2/12/2004
  Q: My husband gets itchy spots on his skin usually when he is highly stressed out. We use a prescribed ...
  A: It sounds like he has a mild form of eczema which soaps make worse and even hot showers. You are ...
bp Medications2/11/2004
  Q: Doctor: My mom is 64, takes lithium and has a slightly elevated creatine, she also has hypertension ...
  A: Can you tell me if adding an ace inhibitor will be bad for her creatine? Yes, the ace inhibitor can ...
Possible Fracture of hip area2/9/2004
  Q: I slipped and fell on a set of stairs that were slick from the rain.I have a bruise that run across ...
  A: Yes, this sounds like a subcutaneous hematoma. These involve damage fat and collected blood from the ...
swollen taste buds2/9/2004
  Q: First, a brief history; 51 yr old white female, 5'2", 129 lbs, smoker, no grand history: 2 ...
  A: There is a V shaped row of "bitter" taste buds at the very back of the tongue with the point of the ...
General Question2/8/2004
  Q: I have been having a problem with headaches for the last three weeks and I have been extremly ...
  A: What should I expect from a physicaian when it comes to finding out what is wrong with me? You ...
low white blood cell count and high iron2/8/2004
  Q: For two years in a row, I have had blood tests which show my wbc count as low (3.5) and my iron too ...
  A: Yes, there is both treatments and further test that need done by your doctor. The main concern here ...
cleansing2/5/2004
  Q: Dr. Aukerman: I had someone recommend to me getting my kidneys and liver cleansed. I had some ...
  A: While there are oral and intravenous methods, you should consult with your doctor to be sure you do ...

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