I don’t understand what game you are referring to. Herpes is a serious disease. Its not clear which city you are from but it is estimated that one in four new york city residents have genital herpes. Herpes transmission rates are estimated to be 5-10% for unprotected intercourse with condoms decreasing transmission by up to… Continue reading I’m a 25 year old great looking man from the city and I love to go out, party, and play the ladies. I have slept with over 300 women so far. I’ve never got any sexual diseases but I was just wondering what my chances are of catching the herp if I only sleep with clean women? Oh and I sometimes use condoms. I don’t have herpes. Do I win the game?
Category: General Medicine
I’ve had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can’t even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I’ve tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn’t getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
If analgesics are ineffective, there are a number of muscle relaxants on the market that are commonly prescribed for back pain. These include Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Robaxin (methocarbamol), Skelaxin (metaxalone), Soma (carisoprodol). They are most effective in increasing mobility and alleviating pain for acute onsets of severe debilitating muscle spasms that accompany low back pain. These… Continue reading I’ve had backpain for the last 3-4 years. It gets worse at times when I tweak it. It gets bad enough that I can’t even walk some days. I had an xray two years ago that said nothing was wrong. I’ve tried tylenol, mot rin, and aspirin. My back pain isn’t getting any better. Are there good prescription drugs out there I can take?
I got a bad cold 3 months ago and my doctor said I had Mono. I’ve stopped coughing and all and feel better but I’ve had these pretty big swollen glands on my neck ever since. Should I get them checked out?
Yes, you should have your swollen lymph nodes evaluated. Infectious mononucleosis often causes bilateral lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes) and usually improves within 4 weeks of symptom resolution. Any lymph node that does not resolve is considered abnormal and should be biopsied by a surgeon as they could be a sign of lymphoma.
I pulled my back lifting some luggage this morning. I iced it and it feels better but still hurts. Which pain killer is best for me?
Of the three over the counter NSAIDs (acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen), ibuprofen has the best antiinflammatory properties. Ibuprofen is sold as generic or brand name Motrin or Advil. It not only decreases pain but it is superior to aspirin and tylenol in decreasing swelling as well. Therefore, for muscle injuries, ibuprofen would be the better… Continue reading I pulled my back lifting some luggage this morning. I iced it and it feels better but still hurts. Which pain killer is best for me?
My brother had a stent put in and he doesn’t have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?
After stent placement, most asymptomatic patients should be able to return to work 1-3 weeks after the procedure. Those patients with physically strenuous or high stress jobs should wait longer. Your doctor must verify that your heart has no lingering defects with imaging studies (echocardiograms) and EKGs. As each case is individual, your brother should… Continue reading My brother had a stent put in and he doesn’t have symptoms anymore. He works at a desk job. How long should he expect to be home before he can return to work?