Drug Muggers Cause Palpitations and Leg Cramps
"Dear Pharmacist,I take a reflux medication daily as well as a chewable antacid. In the last 2 months, I’ve dealt with severe “Charlie horses,” toe tingling and occasional heartbeat skips or…
"Dear Pharmacist,I take a reflux medication daily as well as a chewable antacid. In the last 2 months, I’ve dealt with severe “Charlie horses,” toe tingling and occasional heartbeat skips or…
We love our furry companions, but did you know pets can occasionally pass on diseases to humans? These diseases are called zoonotic diseases, and they range from mild to serious health…
"Dear Pharmacist,I see a naturopathic doctor for chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. She recommended coffee enemas. Suzy, I’m a faithful reader, do you think this is safe?" --V.A., Seattle, Washington Answer: Yes.…
"Dear Pharmacist, Do you agree with Angelina Jolie’s decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer?"--S.I., Atlanta, Georgia Answer: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for…
"Dear Pharmacist,On Facebook, you said people catch Lyme disease from their pets, which tote ticks. That’s how I got Lyme, and I have Bartonella too. I found out because of you,…
"Dear Pharmacist,I can’t sleep well and have taken Ambien for years. What else do you recommend?" --F.T., Bradenton, Florida Answer: If you can’t sleep on Ambien, I’d try something different. Another…
"Dear Pharmacist,I’m concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations?" --A.F., New York Answer: Osteopenia, or…
An autoimmune disease is one where the body attacks itself. In the past, I have written about rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and other autoimmune diseases. Many people don't realize eating beans, peanuts,…
"Dear Pharmacist,I live in chronic pain, no one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily but I’m still in pain. Can you recommend any vitamins to help me?"--M.C., Dallas,…
"Dear Pharmacist, I keep stopping my blood pressure medications because of side effects, mainly fatigue, dizziness and leg cramps! Please help me solve this or recommend different medicine?" --A.P., Tuscon, Arizona…