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Small bumps on skin
My 5 year old son has small pumps on his skin for the past 8 months. They bumps are located around his belly...More
Posted by Danier12
'Tis the Season to Stay Connected
For all the joy they bring, the holidays can also be a stressful time — especially for anyone...More
Blood pressure issues
When I go to the doctor and have BP taken it is always high but at home when I take it it falls within the...More
Posted by An_242133
Help please - undiagnosed severe chronic pain
I am a 21 year old female and about 2 years ago I started getting a sharp shooting pain in my right side...More
Posted by Casey080209
Is flexeril a controled substance?
Posted by An_242036

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Is flexeril a controled substance
blood sugar levels
is my blood sugar level of 117mg/dH high? id like to know if i have diabeties coming on
Posted by nate01082
Multiple Sclerosis
I was dx with MS 13 years ago. I am a retired nurse. Anyone blessed with this darn diease out there?
Posted by ms19999
power of attorney for heath care decisions
My father is 81 years old and he fell and broke his neck and his arms and hands are hard from him to use. He...More
Posted by ms19999
Will Medicinal marijuana help social anxiety?
I have social anxiety(obviously) but I also have epilepsy. I can't go on anti depressants because In...More
Posted by An_241806

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What do you think of Marijuana?
  • It has many practical and medicinal uses and feels good
  • It feels good but thats it
  • I smoke, you smoke, lets all smoke
  • They should lock you up for asking
  • I hate it
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Farewell Byroney and Welcome Olivia!
Hello Everyone! I'm moving to a new position and so I won't be your moderator any longer. I leave...More
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers
Posted by Byroney_WebMD_Staff
allergic reaction to steriod and ladcaine injectio...
Was injected with steriod and ladcaine in my shoulder due to severe pain. This was not my first injection but...More
Posted by zeke2011
Deep sleeper
I am a very heavy sleeper and it scares me a bit. I have slept through fire alarms and terrible...More
Posted by An_241698

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  • I wake up at any noise
  • I sleep decently
  • I am a very deep sleeper
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Digestion
I heard a myth that black pepper isnt digestible, is that true?
Posted by An_241667
Colds and analgesics
how does analgesic help fight the symptoms of a cold
Posted by randyic
I'm too young to be like this
I need some help. I am 20 years old. I am having constant shortness of breath, weakness, difficulty...More
Posted by smidget333
Tools for Managing Medical Bills
"If you've ever had surgery or have a chronic health condition that requires you to regularly seek...More
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers
Posted by Byroney_WebMD_Staff
Red blood cells
My childs red blood cell count is 102 what should I do they drs aren't doing anything and they said if she...More
Posted by Aretha84
Porphyria
I have recently been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder called Acute Tarda Porphyria. My treatments are...More
Posted by lwh85
What Causes This?
Every once in a while I go through this and have no idea what is going on. It starts usually with stomach pain...More
Posted by OCgirl12
How Would You Cope With a Disability?
"Carolyn had always been the strength of her family. Her husband and children considered her...More
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers
Posted by Byroney_WebMD_Staff
Liver problems with high AST, ALT
Hello, I am a 25 year old Male 5"5 about 165lbs. In March of 2011 I had blood work done and my tests came...More
Posted by An_241366
Unknown Disease/Condition/Whatever, Bear with the ...
Hi, I'm 18, about 40 pounds into obesity(250 pounds), my diet is O.K.(meaning I don't eat like an...More
Posted by thatoneguyyouknow
Use What You Have Got
Jack Kriz was born with a rare condition called ectrodactyly-ectodermal dysplasia-clefting (EEC)...More
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there. ~Will Rogers
Posted by Byroney_WebMD_Staff
Compound Fracture
Hi Feel free to tell me if I am posting in the wrong place. I have left the hospital after several surgies...More
Posted by SFBayArea
Learning disability
My son is 17, he has learning disability. Do you know any treatment for that, like something to stimulate...More
Posted by An_240459
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Posted on chronic pain board, posting on this one too; saw a story on evening news (ABC) about Trigeminal...More
Posted by lazydazey
Getting pregnant
My partner was stabbed awhile back in the right testicle the doctors say he can not have kids but i was...More
Posted by An_240415

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Winter Skin CareExpert
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