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Board: Depression 06-05-2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 88
Posted By Laura B
Title

What does LCSW stands for after a Therapists Name on a business card?
Thank you for your answer
Board: Digestive Disorders 05-19-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 139
Posted By Laura B
Loss of Appetite

I suffer from severe loss of appetite. Had check-ups, tests with Gastro....doctor, everything okay. There seems to be no drugs on the market for this problem. Doctor put me on Megestrol, it...
Board: Cancer: Breast 11-19-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Laura B
Re: PET Scan Question

Thank you for your reply. I'm so sorry about your son. Your answer does help, I guess when I child can take that many, the scans are maybe not that harmful.
Board: Depression 10-27-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 302
Posted By Laura B
Re: Having trouble with lexapro----I need help

I agree with Kaji, you can't just stop cold turkey. I was on Lexapro for about one year and I was afraid to stop, so I did it gradually. I actually took almost two months to wean myself off. I had...
Board: Cancer: Breast 10-21-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By Laura B
PET Scan Question

I was diagnosed with breast cancer almost 5 years ago and had a lumpectomy (sp?) on my left breast. Every 6 month I go for a mammogram and gratefully, no cancer. My oncologist also sends me for a...
Board: Digestive Disorders 08-21-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Laura B
Re: Gastroparisis in the elderly

I also would like to warn about the medication Reglan. My hands started to shake so bad I could not write out a check anymore. Gratefully I found out it was from Reglan, as soon as I stopped the...
Board: Urology 07-30-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By Laura B
Re: frequent urination

Maybe you are fighting an urinary tract infection, I would go to the doctor for an urin test. If you get a full blown UTI it will be very uncomfortable.
Board: Eye & Vision 04-13-2012, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By Laura B
Re: dry eyes?

Start the Restasis drops, it will help. Why are you not taking them????
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 04-09-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,568
Posted By Laura B
Re: Proper Way to take blood pressure

ZuZu, I'm glad you mention to take 3 readings. My first reading is always very high, but my second reading goes down as much as 30 points systolic, within a few minutes. From now on I will take...
Board: Foot Problems 03-26-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By Laura B
bottom of heel

is there a name for pain at the bottom of your heel. not the back of the heel. the big round area at the bottom. i try to search the computer.

i'm trying to find out for my sister, she will not...
Board: Dental Health 02-15-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,510
Posted By Laura B
Re: strange tooth ache

I would not worry too much right now. Could be some flare up from your gums, I had that more than once. Sometimes your gums recide (sp?) a little and the new exposed tooth hurts on and off for a...
Board: Urology 02-07-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 856
Posted By Laura B
Re: 3 uti's within 6 weeks... Worried about my bf any advice appreciated.

Sorry you got no replies. I don't know what a UTI is like for a man, but I had the same problem a few years ago. Got 3 UCI's within a few month. One problem with flare ups is that some people...
Board: Urology 02-06-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By Laura B
Re: Urgency before going to bed

I really think it is a psychological issue since you have no problems during the day and in the morning. I'm going through the same "condition" a little, often go a few times just before bedtime so...
Board: Ear, Nose & Throat 01-03-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,732
Posted By Laura B
Re: Fluid Behind Eardrum

I had the same thing a few years ago. My doctor put me for one week on steroid pills, no help, so I had to take them for a second week, bingo. No problems since.
Board: General Health 12-24-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Laura B
Re: Doctors know?

Forgive my "curious" question, but when I was young......a loooong time ago.....there was no such thing as HIV or HIV Tests
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 12-23-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By Laura B
Re: How is everyone managing to cope with the holiday season?

Baffled, I agree with JaneWhite, there comes a time when Grandma is just not up to all that cooking anymore and kids and grandkids have to take over.
Board: General Health 12-23-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 843
Posted By Laura B
Re: Struggled with this condition for 3 years. Please please help.

VeryChic's reply says it all. Stop worrying. Everyone enjoys people who blush, something endearing about it.
Board: General Health 12-23-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By Laura B
Re: Doctors know?

If you have SOMETHING the doctor would tell you. I'm curious, what test are you talking about?
Board: Cancer: Stomach 11-29-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,375
Posted By Laura B
Re: All the symptom's of stomach cancer but do you think it is?

Would be interesting to hear what that other doctor said. I'm sure you are okay. Everyone gets diarrhea or constipation once in a while. Stomach ache could be gas pain. Or some indigestion. To...
Board: Cancer: Stomach 10-28-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 807
Posted By Laura B
Re: Please help need advice

I don't have any input but I'm curious how you made out on October 17th. The good news is the tumor was non-cancerous. When I had breast cancer they also found cancer in the lymph nodes. I had to...
Board: Depression 10-17-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,478
Posted By Laura B
Re: Depressed or Bored or Lonely

Don't give up on the pills too fast, I speak from experience. It took me almost 6 weeks before I started to feel better, side effects usually subside after a while.
Board: Cancer: Stomach 10-16-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,853
Posted By Laura B
Re: Stomach Cancer: Stomach removed

I just found out that my cousin in Germany had her complete stomach removed a little over a months ago. When I asked her about chemo and radiation she told me doctor said no cancer in the lining,...
Board: Depression 10-12-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By Laura B
Re: Citalopram - Help & Advice Needed

I'm not telling you what to do, but I would not start a new medication, especially an antidepressant, when I go on a trip. Some people have a hard time with side effects when they start on a new...
Board: Depression 10-08-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,041
Posted By Laura B
Re: Do You Take Your Lexapro Morning or Night?

I take mine the first thing in the morning. I'm a very poor sleeper and one of the side effects is insomnina.
Board: Bowel Disorders 09-30-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By Laura B
Re: Rectal procidentia

Your post shows again how important it is to see a doctor when you have something unusual! You are lucky you found a doctor to help you, that is not always the case. But I can't help you with your...
Board: Bowel Disorders 09-28-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By Laura B
Re: Medical Tests Required

Never heard of all these tests. Forget about the pain, your problem is very serious, in my opinion, and you should take care of it. If pain is extreme, doctor will give you medication for it. Some...
Board: Kidney Disorders 09-18-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By Laura B
Re: GFR Numbers

Cora, Thank you for your informative reply. I guess my doctor never requests that GFR test.
What got me to this kidney board is my very high Potassium right now. My labs numbers range is from 3.5...
Board: Kidney Disorders 09-18-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,107
Posted By Laura B
GFR Numbers

I read a lot about GFR on this board. This procedure is never listed on my annual lab report. Can someone tell me what it stands for and what the reference range is?
The reason I wonder, my...
Board: Eye & Vision 09-16-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,354
Posted By Laura B
Re: Double Vision

Hallo Volleyball, it is actually almost one year now since I posted about my double vision, I never had it again. I was lucky, it was only a one time thing.
Board: Bowel Disorders 07-11-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 26,089
Posted By Laura B
Re: Are there any foods i can eat to firm up my stools?

I have the same problem and take Fiber ervery day. The fiber I take comes in chewable tablets, it's called FIBER CHOICE. The bottle does not mention if it is insoluble or soluble fiber. Would you...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 07-04-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,602
Posted By Laura B
Re: Side effects of metoprolol exist after stopping the medication

Maybe the doctor put you on that beta blocker because he detected PVC.
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 07-04-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,096
Posted By Laura B
Re: Low BP

I agree with flutterbye..... when my systolic is low it never goes below 90 and if 187 is your resting pulse, not good.
Years ago I also had problems with high resting pulse, around 90 - 100. So...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 06-30-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,096
Posted By Laura B
Re: Low BP

Thank you for your replies. It stayed very low for a few more days, but now I'm up again around 110 x 70. Maybe low BP is now my normal reading. It takes get used to the low reading for someone...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 06-28-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,096
Posted By Laura B
Low BP

I'm on blood pressure pills for about 20 years. My BP jumps all over the place, sometimes within minutes the systolic can jump from 160 to 140. Doctor told me not to worry, I have "labile" BP. I'm...
Board: Osteoporosis 06-28-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,179
Posted By Laura B
Re: Need suggestions for osteoporosis treatment - suffering with bone(back, thighs p

ARGGG, I got osteoporosis (T-spine -3.0, T-hip -1.9) and do not take any medications for osteoporosis. I eat lots of cheese and yoghurt and take calcium pills with Vitamin D. I never drink milk,...
Board: Osteoporosis 06-28-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By Laura B
Re: Osteoporosis Numbers

Yesterday I had my 2 year follow up bone density test. The numbers are exactly the same as they were in 2009, when I was 80. T-Spine -3.0, T-Hip -1.9. Sorry doctor, I will not take any pills or...
Board: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 06-12-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,320
Posted By Laura B
Re: is this really ibs

It is important you get a colonoscopy. I know you worry because colon cancer runs in your family. When my sister discovered she had colon cancer I got a colonoscopy immediatly, turned out fine. My...
Board: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 06-12-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 979
Posted By Laura B
Re: Are mornings the Worst?

To collect loose stool: Hold a plastic/ paper bowl or plate under your behind while sitting on the toilet.
Board: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 06-12-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,475
Posted By Laura B
Re: Is taking immodium daily safe?

Sunny, when you write some people take 20 - 30 pills a day, that is hard to believe. For about year I have a problem with very loose stool, I often worry about leaving home. Then I finally...
Board: Digestive Disorders 06-01-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 413
Posted By Laura B
Beano vs. X-Gas

These two medications are suppose to control gas. Beano has to be taken before a meal and X-Gas after a meal.
Can someone tell me, from experience, which one works better, or if they actually...
Board: Osteoporosis 05-13-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By Laura B
Re: Osteoporosis Numbers

Thank you guys for your replies. I have to see my Endocrinologiest (sp) every six month because I have a bening 3 cm nodule on my tyroid and she keeps track of it with ultrasounds. Last time she...
Board: Osteoporosis 05-10-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,323
Posted By Laura B
Osteoporosis Numbers

I have osteoporosis, my T-Scores are ... Hip -1.9, Spine -3.0... My doctor wants me to start treatment. She talked about a once-a-year shot. I have no idea what my numbers mean, are they very...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 03-30-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,224
Posted By Laura B
Re: Bad Doctor

The very first visit to a doctor is always high. After you are an established patient the fee will be lower. I assume the lab tests are included in your fee. Lab tests are not cheap. I once had to...
Board: Bowel Disorders 03-27-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,531
Posted By Laura B
Re: Soft and sticky stools for a month now?

JJ I have the same problem (diarrhea and sticky or loose stool) for many months already, Gastro told me to eat lots of Fiber but could find nothing wrong. I would like to try the Probiotic...
Board: Skin Problems 03-26-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By Laura B
Re: Lack of bowel movement urge

You should go to the "Bowel Problems" board, there you may find other people with your problem.
Board: Cancer: Throat 03-16-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,037
Posted By Laura B
Re: do i have throat cancer?

Stop worrying about your health, it causes lots of stress to worry, thinking and worrying about a health problem can actually make you sick.
The feeling of a lump in your throat can be caused by...
Board: Cancer 03-16-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
Posted By Laura B
Re: Am I Being A Hypochondriac? Please Help.

Don't worry so much. If something worrysome is going on they would have detected it with the tests they took. To have swollen glands in the neck is nothing unusual. When I was young I often got...
Board: Bowel Disorders 03-11-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,362
Posted By Laura B
Re: Oozing stool problem

Lectrice09 thank you for your reply. After all this time and efforts I guess you still have to cope with the oozing. I only get diarrhea once in a while and I don't worry too much about it because...
Board: Bowel Disorders 03-10-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,362
Posted By Laura B
Re: Oozing stool problem

""I'm scheduled for a three week trip to Europe in July and I'm really worried about how this problem will affect me during the trip. "

Lectrice09, did you ever got taken care of your oozing...
Board: Bowel Disorders 03-02-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Laura B
Re: Anal Fissure

Thank you John. Many people seem to suffer from that, but how do you get a "cut in the anus?"
Laura
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