Kinds Of Medical Specialists

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What Kind of Doctor Is a Back Specialist?

...ontrol. There are a number of different medical specialties for which a physician can train to be a back specialist.
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Feet

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Food Allergy and High Cholesterol
- Posted On October 21, 2008 01:16:52 PM
  ...l the time. I love steak and it is now kind of like a treat when I get to eat it but how do I cut the cholesterol out of my diet without just eating salads. I alway have someone offer me a gre... Read More
- Posted On October 21, 2008 04:51:15 PM
  You really need to talk to a specialist that is suave about cholesterol, otherwise you'll probably just hear the canned speech of the last 25 years to lower your consumption of cholesterol. Read More
The last post is the winner...
- Posted On December 4, 2007 09:22:36 AM
  ...bout anything, just keep it light and comedic !! Lou Read More
- Posted On December 5, 2007 10:12:36 AM
  ...eri. Place nice. Ceri is nice and kind-hearted and always gives good advice. She would never play anything BUT nice, right Ceri Read More
The Food Police Or Socialism 101
- Posted On August 9, 2007 12:19:48 PM
  ...etting larger and larger? The increased medical costs related to obesity affect all of us, thick or thin. So why not tax the very foods contributing to this problem? I don't see where sociali... Read More
- Posted On August 9, 2007 02:15:19 PM
  ...o do. Yeah, I kinda figured it was a medical/financial issue. Read More
The 1200 Calorie Plateau and more questions:
- Posted On January 14, 2009 07:27:08 AM
  ...n with either Broccoli or Salad or some kind of vegetable. By this point my TDP usually says I'm way over my recommended calories. I guess I just don't understand how this whole thing works wi... Read More
- Posted On January 14, 2009 07:45:37 AM
  ...n with either Broccoli or Salad or some kind of vegetable. By this point my TDP usually says I'm way over my recommended calories. I guess I just don't understand how this whole thing works wi... Read More
unusual brusing
- Posted On March 7, 2009 04:48:16 AM
  ...red. I've tried to get her to go see a specialist, but she said she feels stupid since all the blood work keeps saying she is fine. My thoughts go to leukemia. What do any of you think? Read More
- Posted On March 7, 2009 08:39:00 AM
  ...onthly by a pest company. it's not any kind of bite mark sometimes it will be like tiny points of bleeding under the skin and sometimes just a bruise will appear. They come and go randomly. Ho... Read More
dilemma
- Posted On August 27, 2008 03:20:24 PM
  ...rk with her on her tantrums without the medicine, that is a good choice too. Good luck with whatever you decide =) Read More
- Posted On August 27, 2008 04:10:07 PM
  ...n diet worked before going the route of medication, I have read that sometimes you can have good results this way. I have seen kids on these drugs that have looked too medicated but others I kno... Read More
Fatty Liver
- Posted On March 19, 2008 06:47:24 PM
  ...etoxify my liver. Talking to the Dr. kind of scares me sometimes. Thanks all. Read More
- Posted On March 19, 2008 08:20:03 PM
  ...specialist at the University of Alabama Medical Center and was told that I had a Non-A, Non-B hepatitis (fatty liver). I continued with several rounds of blood work on a fairly regular basis an... Read More
My rant and asking for advice
- Posted On June 20, 2007 06:47:50 PM
  thanks but as i said its kind of hard when my parents are pushing the junk food and making sure i eat it. I have no problems not eating junk food i havent eaten anything "bad" like that in a year b... Read More
- Posted On June 21, 2007 12:51:40 PM
  ...t much nutritional education as part of medical school (though from what I read, this is improving), but I presume that the doctor you are seeing is a specialist and may know more than your pare... Read More
Why do people have to be dishonest?
- Posted On February 5, 2009 07:03:04 AM
  ...nd there was also about 4 or 5 pages of medical related papers... which from the appearance only leaves the guy a balance of less than $500 (for an injury he told the officer didn't even exist ... Read More
- Posted On February 5, 2009 07:13:03 AM
  ...y... but $25000 for what I saw on those medical sheets IS frivolous. Read More
What to do when I grow up....
- Posted On April 17, 2009 10:39:24 AM
  ...u like it? I'd do some research on what kinds of jobs are in need right now. I know nursing always is, and teachers, an interesting one is Air Traffic Controllers too... Read More
- Posted On April 17, 2009 11:28:31 AM
  ...aning towards somewhere in the lines of Medical Records and Health Information Techinians!!! Read More
It really sucks being 42 with a 19 year old sex drive
...h this? Should I talk to my doc about a medication that will curb this? My wife is not the answer, she has "issues" Course my doc is a woman near retirement, I don't know if she will eve...
- Posted On June 24, 2008 12:18:08 PM
  ... with any intercourse. She did see many specialists and nearly all of them said it needs to be handled through counseling and pelvic floor therapy. She stopped going to the pelvic floor thera... Read More
- Posted On June 23, 2008 11:32:57 AM
  It sucks, dude. I use karoke, dancing, poker, exercise & other forms of entertainment when things don't happen. Read More
Fallen off
I was doing so good. I had lost 13lbs and was feeling great with the foods i was eating and then one day I went t o a baby shower and it was a potluck so I ate it all!!! Every since then I have no...
- Posted On May 12, 2008 08:02:17 AM
  ...to put me in braces or supports of some kind because I can't do anything. Read More
- Posted On May 12, 2008 03:22:41 PM
  ...and ask him to send me to an orthopedic specialist out in town. I just do not know what else to do. Read More
Hello everyone
...viously did not want help. I swore off specialists for a few years. I started going to the chiropractor who helped me so much...Until about a month ago. I got an ovarian cyst and all hell bro...
- Posted On July 1, 2008 11:34:23 AM
  ...f tests, pills. she referred me to some specialists who i refused to see (in a nice way.. i just never made the appts).then i had to be hospitalized last year and had to see a psychotherapist w... Read More
- Posted On July 1, 2008 11:34:23 AM
  ...f tests, pills. she referred me to some specialists who i refused to see (in a nice way.. i just never made the appts).then i had to be hospitalized last year and had to see a psychotherapist w... Read More
so it wasnt the best news. . .
...n't good. She is sending me to a retina specialist as she sees macular degeneration. This is very dangerous for Ehlers Danlos patients as it is too easy to go from dry to wet due to the fragile ...
- Posted On November 14, 2007 06:44:18 PM
  ...t know my Father. When will you see the specialist? - Moe Read More
- Posted On November 14, 2007 11:26:39 PM
  ...ole kind?) At least you have top notch medical facilities there! Read More
Just need to vent
...op taking them. so she reccomended some kind of seed. I was going to buy it and she asked me.. do you have alot of trouble going to the bathroom? so i said "without laxatives i simply cant go". ...
- Posted On February 21, 2009 01:40:52 PM
  ... for someone in your situation - a real medical professional who knows your entire history would be able to tell you. Meanwhile, keep taking in high fiber foods, lots of fruits and veggies, yog... Read More
- Posted On February 21, 2009 04:51:16 AM
  That is terrible!! Don't get discouraged Katie...chuck those pills in the bin and find yourself a GOOD doc that will listen to you and is willing to help. I know there's someone out there. :) Read More
Hi all! I'm Back!
...s will get you...even if it's the happy kind! The doctor put me on Prednisone! What an evil drug... I went psychco...heard voices...WOW! I begged to get off of that drug and am now on Methyltrx...
- Posted On April 9, 2009 08:57:49 PM
  ...ril. I hope they can give me some medications to help with the pain. I have been taking pain pills for a long time and they don't help 90% of the time. I have also done physica... Read More
- Posted On April 9, 2009 08:57:49 PM
  ...ril. I hope they can give me some medications to help with the pain. I have been taking pain pills for a long time and they don't help 90% of the time. I have also done physica... Read More
I need chocolate, now!
... this 3 years ago, but assumed it was a medical condition Brittany was already aware of and never brought it up...til now. oh my goodness, I am just numb. I dont even know what to think...ex...
- Posted On January 30, 2008 01:13:15 PM
  ... the time I die, I will have seen every kind of doctor there is." She's has a pediatrician, ENT, endocrinologist, pulmonologist, allergy specialist, immunologist, orthopedic doctor and now prob... Read More
- Posted On January 30, 2008 03:40:25 PM
  ...see if she is having anymore) there are medications they can give to her to stop them..she will be ok!! she is in my prayers!! Read More
I am .......
Hypothyroid Finally, I have an answer to why I am SO TIRED all the time. Now my dr says they cannot fit me in for 2 1/2 weeks to get me on some meds. GAh
- Posted On March 9, 2009 07:28:53 AM
  ...od insurance. I should just find my own specialist Read More
- Posted On March 9, 2009 08:42:07 AM
  ...eful speaking of making babies, what kind of BC are you all on again? Ive got an appt on Wed to go see my doctor and I need to get on some and I dont know which one to choose. btw Im not r... Read More
Damn those freakin girl scouts!!!!!!
Ended up with a box of peanut butter patties. Of course it took me at least 10 minutes to eat them. And that was all it took...the lincare guy came in with cookies, had one of those, aeroflow rep s...
- Posted On February 17, 2009 09:18:48 PM
  ...e to do 13 push-ups in one minute...the kind on your toes...no knees. Well, yesterday I did 21 in one minute...woo hoo...that's 50% more! :O) Also...took my measurements again, it's been a ... Read More
- Posted On February 18, 2009 03:36:33 PM
  ...cently and am being shuffled to various specialists. I'm anemic, electrolytes are out of balance, kidney abnormalities, high SED rate, high uric acid, low Vitamin D, thyroid abnormal, some ... Read More
Artificial Sweeteners
...t - artificial sweetener? I've seen all kinds of bad things about them - Splenda, Aspertame, etc. - and was wondering what would be the best to use. Thanks!
- Posted On May 6, 2008 07:00:56 AM
  ...ng on soapbox... I have had a lot of medical problems in the past three years and had to see both a rehab doc & an immunologist, plus I see a naturalist chiropractor regularly in addition to ... Read More
- Posted On May 4, 2008 08:19:23 AM
  I'v heard that Stevia is the best. It's 100% natural (derived from a plant) and you only have to use a tiny tiny bit to sweeten whatever you're sweetening. You have to get it at stores like Whole F... Read More