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Question#1
User Name:
Mike Winters
User Question:
I have two children with Fragile X. My son is a loving child but out of the blue will hit his sister for no reason. Many times there is no reason like he didn't get his way. He is on medication but it happens so randomly and don't know why. He is remorseful afterwards. Any thoughts? Thanks
Doctors Response:
Thank you for your question. Remember one of the issues with all children in the spectrum is being able to communicate feelings. There a lot of growing up that they will be facing which is sometimes very difficult for them to handled at once. Medications can only help to a point but you need to continue with one on one therapy to help with the understanding of certain behavior .
Question#2
User Name:
Kathy H
User Question:
I had a hysterectormy and bladder repair in January this year. Since the operation I have had a great deal of pain in the vulva area mostly a pulling feeling on the left side which seems to move around the area. I also have a sharp stabbing sensation if i do pelvic floor exercises. I find it difficult to sit on hard chairs as this causes great discomfort. I also have had a sharp sensation around the entrance to the vagina, but this seems to have lessened. My Gynacologist seems to think it may be due to a trapped nerve in my back because of the position I was put in when I had the vaginal procedure . Do you think these symptons sound as though it may be the case or do you think it is vulvanydia, and can vulvanydia be brought on by surgery?
Doctors Response:
It could be vulvadynia but the best way to test it will be with a physical examination and using a special vaginal monitor that measures vaginal muscle tone. There are pelvic floor specialist that could help.
Question#3
User Name:
BARRY WICKSMAN- bwicksman670@yahoo.com
User Question:
DR MANY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOU SAVED MY LIFE. LET ME EXPLAIN. I AM IN CHIANGMAI THAILAND. IT WAS 3AM FOUR DAYS AGO. I WOKE UP 3AM I TURNED ON THE TV. THERE YOU WERE EXPLAINING THE SYMPTOMS OF HEART ATTACK . I RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AND IMMEDIATELY UNDER WENT ANGIOPLASTY. A MAJOR ARTERY WAS COMPLETELY BLOCKED. THANK G-D TO YOU AND MODERN MEDICINE.
BARRY
Doctors Response:
Barry God Bless. I am glad you are fine. Remember this is a new beginning so take care of yourself .
Question#4
User Name:
Carl Montgomery
User Question:
I was amazed and thoroughly dismayed to read your public support of Bloomberg's decision to limit the size of soft drinks, whether it's the "healthier" thing to do, or not!
Do you want the government to dictate everything we can say or do? If so, why are you a Fox News contributor? Wouldn't CNN or MSNBC be a better fit for you?
Doctors Response:
Remember we are fair and balance.
Question#5
User Name:
Nicole Davis
User Question:
I'm a 47 year old female. What vitamins and supplements should I take?
Doctors Response:
If you eat a balance diet trust me you do not need extra vitamins but if that is not the case a would a complete multivitamin regiment with extra calcium and vit D.
Question#6
User Name:
Clint
User Question:
Killer of Necrotizing Fasciitis - ANASEPT Anti-Microbial Wound Cleanser & Debrider - help me get the word out - Please
Doctors Response:
Love to learn more on it
Question#7
User Name:
betsy wolf
User Question:
i really enjoyed your segment on the news, i liked hearing your views on kids today . you touched briefly on drugs and how well(or not so well) our tactics are working to keep kids away. on the same episode, there was a brief segment about 17 magazine and how they're becoming more natural, in hopes of attracting a crowd that is not so much into vanity...i don't think they're doing a good job. i always wondered, as a mom of three boys and a grandma of a 3 year old girl, why there isn't something out there that keeps it real and attracts young readers. what do you think and would it be something that holds it own in the public media, let's face it the DARE program doesn't work, and out of all the publications out there, where is the magazine that keeps it real??
Doctors Response:
Thank you for your kind words/ You are right we need to keep our world more real and natural. This is going to be a tough war but parents need to take stand and demand and support traditional values and reject all the nonsense in the media today. We need more people like you.
Question#8
User Name:
Alania
User Question:
If a girl is a 24 year old virgin, do she have to have a pap smear done?
Doctors Response:
Even though she is not sexually active I think it will be beneficial to have a general gyn exam. I think it is important to make sure the entire pelvic anatomy is doing well and stablish a relationship with your primary gyn for future use.
Question#9
User Name:
What is your name?
User Question:
Dear Dr. Manny,
I have concerns about the use of testosterone and the greater possibility of prostate cancer that may result.
Have any conclusions been arrived at concerning the safety of taking (injections, etc.)? I’m concerned with
the trade off one might have to pay.
I’m a contented and happy 86 year old/young guy whose testosterone recently started to run out. I guess
I can live without further sex (orgasms), but life is more “interesting” having them. However, I wonder if
there is a price to pay. Nature, often “takes its pound of flesh.”
A million thanks for your thoughts. I have often seen you on Fox and have a high regard for your opinion.
Sincerely,
Sten Gould
Doctors Response:
I have spoken to many experts and as of date there is no direct link on the use of testosterone and prostate cancer . But all patients with risk factors like family history of prostate cancer need further discussion with a urologist
Question#10
User Name:
miguel
User Question:
I have pain in the esophagus, what is good for that, using natural med.
Doctors Response:
Before you get into any treatment natural or not . You must first see a physician . Pain is a symptom that must be evaluated. I would suggest a gastroenterologist . He or she might consider an upper endoscopy.
Question#11
User Name:
ANNA
User Question:
CAN CHILDREN OUTGROW AUTISM WITH MATURITY?
Doctors Response:
I think so . If you set up a comprehensive plan with early intervention you might see dramatic changes overtime. I have seen a good mature change in my son. Nutrion is key
Question#12
User Name:
lana
User Question:
Re autism: Have you seen any studies tying shorter birth hospital stays to increase in autism?
Doctors Response:
thank you for your question. No I have not seen any link between hospital stay and autism . Neither have I seen links between vaginal vs c sections births , epidurals or the use of pitocin . If I find more I will sure posted
Question#13
User Name:
DelRae Hanson
User Question:
Grandson paces, chew finger nails till they bleed, most of the time he seems like he's in his own little world like he's not there with the rest of us. He has a problem with loud noise and being in large groups of people due to the noise. Could he have a form of autism
Doctors Response:
I do not know if it is autism with this limited information but depending on his age I truly belief that you should get him evaluated . You could try a developmental pediatrician or if he is in qschool talk to his counsellor and ask for an evaluation.
Question#14
User Name:
Kathy King
User Question:
Our Daughter just had a baby, she had an epidural put in, when it was time to take it out the nurse pulled it out part of the end broke inside her, we have more questions then answeres on this, she in intent on breastfeeding her child, we are concerned on about
leaving this part part in her body,this is a very rare happening, they currently are getting
information from the manufacture of this material, we would appreciate any information you might have on this situation, we have listened to on fox news,Thank you, Kathy and Burt King, e-Mail bking001@centurytel .net
you may know about this
Doctors Response:
I am so sorry that this incident happened to you daughter . Depending where that small piece of plastic is imbeted then a consultant like a spine surgeon might consider removal. I think is important to see if an MRI could help locate the foreign object.
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