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    To be honest, virtually all men watch porn. ...

    To be honest, virtually all men watch porn. It's just a fact of life. If they try to deny or hide it from you, then what else are they hiding? Porn has nothing to do with their relationship with...
  2. To be on the safe side, if it doesn't say...

    To be on the safe side, if it doesn't say anything about USP quality, I wouldn't take it. USP means it has been tested for safety and effectiveness. As a pharmacist, I haven't heard of any herbal...
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    I was divorced once and was told to "be on my...

    I was divorced once and was told to "be on my own" for a while. Well, I didn't, and subsequently got married to someone who was worse than my first spouse. I didn't know what "being on my own"...
  4. Question: Gullet cancer

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    All I can say is, this has happened before, much...

    All I can say is, this has happened before, much to your chagrin. That is why they call it "practicing medicine" We are human, and mistakes happen, even when it involveshuman feelings. None of us...
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    You didn't mention what type or size this cyst...

    You didn't mention what type or size this cyst was. Only someone observing this medical problem can advise you. Could be anything in the book. Hate to be vague, but this is complex. It's not the...
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    The standard is age 12, maybe younger, depending...

    The standard is age 12, maybe younger, depending on the child. It sounds like she needs a child advocate to intervene in her situation, which the courts can appoint.
  7. Question: Drug screening

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    Ask your pharmacy. They can look up your...

    Ask your pharmacy. They can look up your prescription # and records and give you a better answer than strangers on the internet can.
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    There is propranolol in liquid form, and...

    There is propranolol in liquid form, and pharmacies can compound liquid forms of blood pressure medications, provided they are not the long-acting forms of medicine. I'm with the previous answer, as...
  9. Question: Medicine Percocet

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    You should be asking this to your pharmacy, not...

    You should be asking this to your pharmacy, not some strangers on the internet. The 512 brand is made by a company called mallinkrodt, the others may be a different manufacturer, call your pharmacy.
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    Are you really asking this question?? It's a...

    Are you really asking this question?? It's a class 2 controlled substance with high addiction potential, as well as an extremely potent pain killer reserved for cancer patients.
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    I agree, you should crate them while at work. ...

    I agree, you should crate them while at work. This may be an emotional outlet for them, to express their displeasure with you leaving.
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    It sounds like she's just usiing you. Just...

    It sounds like she's just usiing you. Just think, if this bothers you now, how bad will it bother you a few months (or years) from now. Unless she's perfect in other ways, it's time to cut bait.
  13. Question: Running faster

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    How short distance are you talking about? About...

    How short distance are you talking about? About 10 to 20 % of your workout should be dedicated toward speed workouts, the remainder for distance(assuming you're talking about a mile or more racing)....
  14. Question: Abdominal region

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    Diet drugs never work for the long term. You...

    Diet drugs never work for the long term. You have been doing all the right things w/ regard to eating. Now you need to look at your exercise regimine. It needs to include 30 minutes of cardio...
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    The previous ans. About tricep dips is correct. ...

    The previous ans. About tricep dips is correct. Planks are when you hold yourself in a push-up position without the dip down. (also a common yoga position). Not sure about the others, though.
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    Are you talking about the difference between...

    Are you talking about the difference between metoprolol succinate vs metoprolol tartarate? Succinate is the generic version of Toprol XL, which is dosed once daily. Tartarate is dosed twice daily. ...
  17. Question: Cramps when jogging

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    Could be your shoes, are they rigid support...

    Could be your shoes, are they rigid support shoes, i.e. no curve in the sole for the arch? People who are under-pronaters need shoes w/ extra cushioning that allow their arches to give a little on...
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    Runner's world magazine has a great website, and...

    Runner's world magazine has a great website, and I recommend the mag as well. Also, the eat clean cookbook (by Tosca Reno) to keep you fully fueled. Enjoy!
  19. I have 4 cats and 2 dogs, you're cat won't die. ...

    I have 4 cats and 2 dogs, you're cat won't die. It's best to have a room where the cats can go that's dog free until they get used to the dog. Animals tend to be more forgiving where a youngster is...
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    Are the physical symptoms of shingles gone? If...

    Are the physical symptoms of shingles gone? If so, for how long? There are two main nerve pain meds- gabapentin and lyrica. You may want to consider Zostavax, the shingles shot, but only if your...
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    I can only ans. Your question from my experience....

    I can only ans. Your question from my experience. You get that way because you let yourself depend on the other person for any number of reasons. That's fine until things fall apart. It took a...
  22. Question: Lortab clense

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    The only way to get lortab out of your system is...

    The only way to get lortab out of your system is your liver. It will take at least 24 to 48 hours to get it out of your system for a urinalysis, up to 72 hours for a blood test, and I don't care...
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    Depends on why you are on the metoprolol, (for...

    Depends on why you are on the metoprolol, (for heart rate or bp), if you are monitoring your heart rate or bp regularly. Not an absolute contraindication.
  24. Metoprolol tar is metoprolol tartarate, it is not...

    Metoprolol tar is metoprolol tartarate, it is not extended release, you will need to take it twice daily to equal the once daily regemine of the er. Due to the shortage of the generic, it is either...
  25. Question: Acne problems!

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    You need to see a doctor for prescription...

    You need to see a doctor for prescription medications. Oral antibiotics, special facial and body washes, topical antibiotics (for the face) or at worst, accutane are all options. There is no reason...
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    For about a week to 10 days at most.

    For about a week to 10 days at most.
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    This is very complicated, similar to my situation...

    This is very complicated, similar to my situation from 4 years ago. With no court order, you are free to move, but if you leave your children for more than a certain length of time, the court can...
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    You didn't say how much of a weight gain it was. ...

    You didn't say how much of a weight gain it was. Excess weight loss or gain can indeed cause a halt in the menstrual cycle. There is no quick fix to get your period back.
  29. Question: Why am I so late?

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    A blood test at the doctor is the only difinitive...

    A blood test at the doctor is the only difinitive way to tell if you are pregnant or not. Missed periods can be due to stress, poor diet, excess exercise. At one time, I missed my period for 3...
  30. Question: Doubt of pregnancy

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    Plan B is the ONLY pill out there for unprotected...

    Plan B is the ONLY pill out there for unprotected intercourse, and it can be taken up to 72 hours after the fact. You had your period, and it wasn't particularly late, you'll be fine.
  31. Question: Heart bypass

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    Heart bypass surgery is very hard on the body,...

    Heart bypass surgery is very hard on the body, takes weeks (at least) to recover from. Give it time, be patient, and let your body heal. Follow your doctor's recommendations to the letter to get...
  32. For prostatitis, sorry to tell you, the...

    For prostatitis, sorry to tell you, the quinolones, Septra, and doxycycline are the recommended products, the others don't get to the prostate and treat gram + &-. Get a good sunscreen, perhaps...
  33. Are you on any medications for depression,...

    Are you on any medications for depression, allergy, or for sleep? If so, these may be the cause. You can try a humidifier in your room if you live in a dry climate or run the ac/heat at night.
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    There is a prescription product called drysol, a...

    There is a prescription product called drysol, a very strong anti-persperant you can use on your hands and feet. Hope this helps.
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    It probably is out of joint and will need to be...

    It probably is out of joint and will need to be popped back in place. Your friends are right, if it is broken, the docs can't do anything about it. If you have insurance, I would go to a clinic...
  36. Question: Heart disease

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    Your doctor should have explained this to you. ...

    Your doctor should have explained this to you. You have heart failure, or on the verge of it, which is a serious condition. You can get winded VERY easily, are subject to angina, edema (pulmonary...
  37. Question: Enbrel

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    I assume you've tried other immune-modulating...

    I assume you've tried other immune-modulating therapies to not much success until you tried the enbrel. You can most likely go back on the Enbrel soon, but you may have to become a certified...
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    I agree w/ eileen, you should add cardio to your...

    I agree w/ eileen, you should add cardio to your routine-biking, running, speed walking at least 30 min. per day.
  39. Question: How to become fat

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    The only way to increase your mass is to take in...

    The only way to increase your mass is to take in more calories. I would recommend supplementing you diet with protein shakes (2 per day). Weight lifting will help as well. I used to be your height...
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    Have you been taking trazodone for sleep? If at...

    Have you been taking trazodone for sleep? If at all possible you need to get off the medication (due to the severe sedating effects possible to a baby) Your OB/GYN can recommend a safer alternative
  41. Question: Enbrel

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    What were you taking the enbrel for? MRSA...

    What were you taking the enbrel for? MRSA unfortunately if very common now. Do you have a lot of contact w/ children or hosptials? I doubt the mrsa in you nose is related to the previous...
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    Any antidepressant can have withdrawal symptoms...

    Any antidepressant can have withdrawal symptoms when taken for more than 6 weeks. Your withdrawal symptoms were obviously on the severe side. As for the morning dose of effexor, different...
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    Get your doctor to refer you to a speech...

    Get your doctor to refer you to a speech therapist. One of the things she taught me was to reward your child for when they speak what they want. Consequently, "cookie" was used quite a bit, but it...
  44. Question: 3yr olds fits!

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    I've found one of the most quick ways to end a...

    I've found one of the most quick ways to end a screaming fit is to ignore it (to a point). When my daughter hit me or bit me, she got a quick spanking and time out every time. She no longer hits,...
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    Pergola installed on concrete slab

    I want to install a pergola on my concrete patio, if this can be done, how can I secure the posts to the existing concrete?
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