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Reasonableness of follow-up care scheduling

NetWellness Staff . — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:12:00 EST

Question: Is is reasonable to ask a patient to wait 4 1/2 weeks for the earliest available appointment as a follow-up to care received during hospitalization?

Answer:
Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Unfortunately, your question is beyond the scope of this service as NetWellness experts provide general information about health and wellness. Please accept our best wishes for a positive resolution to your problem.

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Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste

NetWellness Staff . — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:07:00 EST

Question: I have been with dry mouth and bitter taste for almost two years after I had a virus and have taken many pills for a long time (5 months). Now, all tests are negative and all specialists don't know what causes these symptoms. Someone suggested to me to see a psychiatrist in case this is due to depre . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you can access t . . .

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Is This Depression/Dysthymia?

Lawson Wulsin MD — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:07:00 EST

Question: i feel empty, numb, i have no energy do to anything, i can`t enjoy anything, in fact i can`t feel anything... i had before moments when i felt sad, but now i don`t even feel that... i just feel nothing. when i was little i had some kind of energy, little comparing to other kids, but at least i had m . . .

Answer: You describe many of the features of clinical depression. Your next step is to go back to your doctor and ask for either medication for depression or a referral for psychotherapy for depression, or both. While waiting, you can learn more about depression and its treatment at various websites.
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Are Anti-Depressants Safe For The Foetus?

NetWellness Staff . — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:06:00 EST

Question: I`m 31wks and have been diagnosed with depression,i`v been on anti-depressants(CILIFT,TREPELINE AND ATERAX (continuos medication))for about 6mnths but decided to stop them because i cant stop asking myself,what if they will harm my unborn baby boy?,i feel guilty,its like i`m commiting crime,its been . . .

Answer: Managing depression during pregnancy can be complicated, so you should do your best to see a mental health specialist, preferably a psychiatrist or psychologist.

The most important goal is to minimize depressive symptoms, So you should monitor your depression symptoms weekly using a comm . . .

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What is Going on Withon Me?

Lawson Wulsin MD — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:03:00 EST

Question: Dear Dr

I am a successful executive working in PSU company. I am having hypertension and on treatment. Since last 2 years, I have developed a habit of continuous anxiety, constant thoughts and worrying over unnecessary things. I have a slight boarderline high blood sugar I have been reassured t . . .

Answer:

You may have developed "health anxiety." If you have not yet discussed this with your primary care doctor, do that next. Also consider a referral to a psychiatrist to eva . . .

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Bipolar Depression with Hypomania

NetWellness Staff . — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:03:00 EST

Question: 3 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar Depression after a serious nervous breakdown at age 42. Since then I have been on various antidepressants with one or more mood stabilizers like Lithium and Lamictal. I have been on Cymbalta 60mgs for the three years as well. However, I still continue to have . . .

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Surgeries Related to Depression

NetWellness Staff . — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:03:00 EST

Question: I have been depressed for a number of years. I was married to an emotionally abusive husband for 19 years. During this time is was diagnosed with breast cancer followed by a lympectomy and chemo and radiation. In addition we had just adopted a little girl from China who was 6 months old. We already . . .

Answer: I'm so sorry to hear of your current status and thoughts of suicide. I'm afraid NetWellness experts do not provide the necessary services to help you to combat how you are feeling. However, as suicide is often a sign of extreme distress but also one that can be treated, I would strongly encourage yo . . .

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Alternatives to drugs for Treating Depression

Lawson Wulsin MD — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:03:00 EST

Question: I`m a 55-year old guy with depression that has been steadily getting worse due to personal matters (loss of my wife and sister last year, numerous changes in employment due to the economy, and other issues). I thought that I was dealing with this o.k., but the recent loss of my pet cat has really ma . . .

Answer: There's lots you can do "under the radar" of psychiatric treatment.
The first thing is to go to your primary care doctor and get an evaluation that:
a) confirms your guess that this is major depression, and b) makes sure you are not struggling with some other medical or psychiatric condit . . .

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I think I need help

NetWellness Staff . — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:03:00 EST

Question: I am a Cutter and I cant seem to stop from cutting myself I do it daily and I do it when I feel sad mad and angery and well just about everything what should I do about this I cant tell anyone about this I just added some new cuts to myself just like ten minuets ago is there anything that you can te . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. This question would be better answered in the Anxiety and Stress Disorders topic. Please look in that topic for an answer to your question.

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