f******I
发帖数: 769 | 1
sounds like it's PTU being prescribed, which could cause abnormal liver
function test and agranulocytosis, you probably want to ask what's the
caused the hyperthyroidism though, if it's graves' disease or something else |
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c*******n
发帖数: 1214 | 3 皮肤科 make more sense. or even see the general practicioner can prescribe
that for you |
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m*******s
发帖数: 58 | 4 There are many kinds of ovarian cysts. Some doctors will prescribe birth
control pills to see if that help shrink the cysts. If that doesn't work and
if the cyst is growing to be 5cm, it will be removed surgically. (I am not
a doctor) |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 5 It's category B drug (no evidence of risk in pregnant humans, but not proven
safe either). If the doctor knows your pregnancy and prescribes it, the
infection is probably serious enough to justify the potential risk. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 6 宫颈炎=cervicitis, while cervical erosion is usually without symptom.
Anyway, the vaginal exam and pap smear the doctor did should clarify on this.
Whatever is causing the discomfort, it's reasonable to see if the infection
is the cause. Take Levaquin for the prescribed days (usually 5-7 days?),
and if there is no improvement the doctor should do more tests. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 7 1. Get a list of what the prospective employer wants to check.
2. Find a general physician who is willing to do this (if there is lab work
a doctor has to prescribe it), pay him/her full upfront, and get a receipt
to be reimbursed back in China. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 8 See a dentist ASAP.
He/she will prescribe a stronger painkiller and some antibiotics. After the
infection goes down, the problem tooth can be fixed. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 9 Maximum strength OTC painkiller (e.g. Naproxen)
The doctor will can prescribe some stronger stuff tomorrow. |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 10 Psychiatrist probably is a over-kill for primary insomnia. But sometimes
insomnia is associated with anxiety or depression. A psychiatrist may be
more confident than primary care physician in making diagnosis and
prescribing medications.
It is probably helpful to be aware that short-lasting insomnia is just so
common that almost everyone experiences that at some point of their life.
Such situation is short-lived and usually your body recovers by itself. |
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o*********y
发帖数: 70 | 11
lunch
Thanks for the detailed answers. Unfortunately I stick to all above, and don
't have any unhealthy sleeping habit during the past months.
I used to have some sleeping problem but they mostly related to not being
able to fall asleep. I did try some sleeping pills, or even rely on alcohol,
for some time, to make the problem go away.
But during the past months, the symptons suddenly switch to waking up early.
I took Melatonin, Unisom and Lorazepam (prescribed by my PCP). Melatonin
and Unisom |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 12 Alcohol makes you drowsy, but you can develop anxiety and insomnia after a
couple of hours. It ONLY exacerbates your sleeping problem. Lorazepam can
be used short term for anxiety, but you can develop tolerance (i.e. need
more after a while) and withdrawal (i.e. more anxious after stopping). It
is also a short half time drug and may not be ideal for your case.
You may request a referral to a psychiatrist. Psychologist cannot prescribe
medication, and they usually work with psychiatrist to p |
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o*********y
发帖数: 70 | 13 Thanks for the detailed answer. I sent a reply to your mail box.
can
prescribe
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have |
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d*******n
发帖数: 216 | 14 Is A1c called in chinese“c-肽” 反应实验还是叫别的? 谢谢。I need the
Chinese name so that we can ask the doctor to prescribe it. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 15 You sure they are allergy hives, not just acne?
If it's localized hives, try oral or topical benadryl, or whatever itch-
relief till the symptoms go away. Doctors can prescribe stronger stuff, too
. |
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j****i
发帖数: 496 | 16 What kind of test? Do you know the name of it?
I happen to have a doctor appointment on Wednesday. Will seriously consider
asking my doctor to prescribe the test. I keep getting lost on my way back
home from work these days, which I've driven at least over 100 times.
Something's not right -- I can only pray that I don't get myself into any
car accidents. |
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c*****b
发帖数: 164 | 17 it is pretty annoying to have palpitation like that. So you think the one
who prescribed the beta-blocker for you is not quite good.
hope you will find a good one in Chicago as soon as possible.
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 18 Family doctors can prescribe medication for allergic rhinitis. Generally,
you will need an immunologist to perform skin tests to identify the cause of
allergy. The result probably is helpful for you to be more vigilant about
avoiding the substance. Immunologists can also do desensitization based on
the results, but usually it is not preferred due to the extremely time
consuming nature of the treatment. Oral antihistamine or nasal
antihisatmine or steroid sprays are the mainstay of treatment, |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 19 I am sorry that I did not make myself clear. You only need to see an
immunologist if you want to know the root cause of your allergy.
Your PCP can prescribe medicine without knowing the actual allergen, since
it will not make a difference in treatment. |
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s*****6
发帖数: 8 | 20 It is reported that Li Hongzhi's brother, The Epoch Times News Group Vice
President, co-founder of The Epoch Times LI Ji-guang ill, suffering from a
kidney disease and heart disease, very sick, was admitted to a hospital
approved by Li Hongzhi (It seems that not only the operators to learn the
average person should learn to treat an ordinary person). Although I am not
an expert in medicine, neither Wang Wen asked cut, it will not diagnostic
instruments, neither prescribe nor surgery, but also th |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 21 If it's it's only skin problems then probably ok (although miserable for her
). Can also try topical cortisone cream or sunburn lotion with novocaine to
help with the itch.
A doctor can prescribe stronger antihistamine drugs. But there is no need
for 输液. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 22
Tumors are pretty distinct from mineral stones.
Wait till you hear back from the doc who prescribed the test. Depending
on the situation, treatment varies from waiting for it pass naturally to
surgery. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 23 I would suggest you get an initial comprehensive exam + X-ray ($200). If it
's acute infection, the dentist will prescribe antibiotic and painkiller
till the situation stables for restorative work. Amalgam filling: <$150 if
applicable. If filling doesn't work, root canal/crown are much more
expensive.
Dental insurance may have exclusion periods, depending on the specific
policy. Total benefit per year doesn't exceed $2-3k/yr though. Might also
be worthwhile to check out dental discou8nt plans. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 24 Theoretically, general physicians can do that. You can always make the
request, but whether it gets prescribed depends on the situation (health on
your part, individual doctor's criteria...) |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 25 My guess is these are psychosomatic symptoms, probably stress-related with
what's going on in your life. It's been said that asians tend to attribute
these to physical ailments while westerners tend to attribute them to
psychological causes. For example, the label 神经官能症 （psychoneurosis）is no
longer used medically here, but is still common in China.
* If the medicine you took from China works, simply ask the family doctor
here to prescribe more.
* Medical exams can rule out specific underlying |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 26 Your TSH will be normal after a while. However, it is a dangerous situation
to stop taking your thyroid supplement at a sudden, because at a lower TSH
your body cannot make enough thyroid hormone. You can discuss your concern
with your prescribing doctor, and he may wean you down on your synthroid
gradually if he thinks appropriate. Again, the process should be closely
monitored. Hashimoto thyroiditis can be confirmed by testing a special
antibody in your blood. Such person usually cannot w |
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d*******m
发帖数: 3 | 27 When diet, salt restriction and exercise et al are not sufficient to low the
blood pressure, a prescribed medicine will be needed.
There are certain contradictions for Aspirin. People who have GI problem,
heart burn, GERD, bleeding tendency, and et al, should be cautious taking
aspirin. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 28 Hmm...in US a doctor needs to see the patient before prescribing.
It is also approved in South Korea, maybe that's more feasible? |
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c*******n
发帖数: 1214 | 29 Lots of times if the patients are told that they only need cheap aspirin,
they will definately not do it. So sometimes prescribe some expensive
placebos may calm the patients down. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 30 Doctors prescribed 20天点滴 for 体痒...fttd |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 31 1. Read you insurance policy first.
2. At the drug store, give them your insurance info. Depending on the
coverage and specific medication, they may or may not charge you any money.
Insurance may require a generic substitution if a brand name is prescribed.
3. I think the out-of-pocket part can be charged to FSA. |
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t*******n
发帖数: 4445 | 32
1、美国看甲亢是个什么过程？
Read through your policy for the amount of coverage, & choose a doctor
who accepts your HMO. You only pay the portion that's not covered (like co-
pay).
Set up an appointment, explaining that you have a history with
hyperthyroidism, been on medication and would like to have a follow-up.
The doctor will prescribe the test. The result probably comes out later
same day or next (ask to make sure). Either they call you or you can call
them for the results.
2、是否需要出示国内的化验指标 |
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j****i
发帖数: 496 | 33 before the patient can get in to see a dentist... |
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n******s
发帖数: 210 | 34 what PCP can do or can not do varies, depending on where they are, how they
were trained, and how confident they are with the disease or procedure. |
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c*******n
发帖数: 1214 | 35 Yes, the Amoxil makes many people feel nausea. Try to take with food may
help, or ask your doctor to prescribe some Zofran. |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 36 Acid reflux is a common cause for cough during sleep. The trial treatment
is often used as a way of diagnosis, because it is a fairly safe medicine.
Next time before you leave his office, you should ask your doctor what
diagnosis he has made, and what treatment he is prescribing :) |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 37 They can give you fancy stuff, but cannot prescribe medication.
You should go to see your PCP. There are effective medicine for acne here
in the US, and they will be covered by your insurance. |
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m*******c
发帖数: 163 | 38 肿瘤药物应该是医院内prescribe吧，外边药房好象没有。 |
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l*****O
发帖数: 402 | 39 I think his comment is a quite reasonable and well educated guess.
In China, now for any viral infection with high fever in children, almost
every (every) doc prescribes 3 kinds of medications: 1. mortrin 2.
antibiotics 3. anti viral medictation (mostly, one type of chinese medicine,
a bad taste oral liquid). Both 2 and 3 are unnecessary.
Leukopenia is an infrequently recognized complication of penicillin-related
antibiotic therapy. I've been told it's quite common in children in China
and I've |
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n******s
发帖数: 210 | 40 most likely, the PCP will refer you to endo,
and most likely the endo will prescribe iodine reuptake rate test, until the
reason of the hyperthyroidism is obvious,
other items,
first three should be on CBC,
fourth one should be on ABG, and last one is renal function. \\
all of them should be OK, until you have sumptoms. |
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n******s
发帖数: 210 | 41 I guess you may have grave's disease or thyroiditis.
this has nothing to do with salt with iodine.
just wait for your doc,
as I said, radio-iodine reuptake rate will be prescribed. |
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n******s
发帖数: 210 | 42 unfortunately, this is true, at least partially.
physician gets undertable money by prescribing unnecessary antibiotics.
that's tragedy for the patients,
maybe disaster for the world. |
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c********e
发帖数: 496 | 43 typically it is prescribed for one month initially.
while as I said, it is used for prevention,
so most of physician will not stop it until the disease is cured. |
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h*****n
发帖数: 924 | 44 call a dentist and ask him to prescribe strong pain killer for you. |
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c********e
发帖数: 496 | 45 this is really rare,
generally, high pitch hearing loss means the damage of base of cochlear, low
pitch pointing to the tip of cochlear. while first of all you need to find
out which part of the conductive pathway is damaged, bone or nerve. Do
Rennie and Weber tests first, very simply, if you have a vibrating fork, you
can do it yourself at home, just google the tests' name in youtube.
antibiotics were prescribed, I guess your doc suspected labrythitis or
neuronitis vestibular, while most of the |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 46 The first line treatment for Tourette's syndrome is Clonidine. You still
need to see a doctor for the prescription. Some PCP may be comfortable
prescribing it. Otherwise, you will need to see a psychiatrist or
neurologist.
It is unlikely that diet and supplement will make a change. However,
appropriate psychological guidance might be effective. You can search
online for the psychological treatment for Obsessive compulsive disorder,
and start from there. |
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c********e
发帖数: 496 | 47 Thanks, I am flattered.
For PCPs, the income is proportionally related to how many patient they see
per hour, 10-15 mins per patient on average (not official stats).
I think your PCP will prescribe some beta 2 agonist like albuterol, or some
antibiotic if you have signs of infection, or just nothing if you can live
with it, given lab tests come back with nothing serious. |
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D*******y
发帖数: 189 | 48 It is illegal to prescribe antibiotics without a license in the US. |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 49 First of all, I am not an oncologist, and my knowledge on that is limited.
It seems a little suspicious that his doctor would recommend those
medicine. Don't know what is 孩克替尼. But both Iressa and Tarceva are
only indicated for non-small cell lung cancer in the United States. In
the US, it will be considered as malpractice if doctor prescribes those
medication on small cell lung cancer patient, unless the nature of the
treatment is an approved clinical trial. After all, those are very
expens |
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g*****j
发帖数: 1211 | 50 The price is from Epocrates, a software that a lot of medical professionals
use.
In theory, board certified doctor can prescribe almost all medications, with
very few exceptions. However, it is unprofessional to write prescription
for someone without an established doctor-patient relationship, and I
suspect you can find any physician who is willing to write prescription
without seeing the patient. |
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