http://dailyjournalonline.com/ The latest news from the dailyjournalonline.com website! Newsys Template Engine /opinion/dr Gott/ http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys--2145533412 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b6fb57a6d22f158263471.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had great success with your no-flour, no-sugar diet. You have indicated that natural sugar from fruit is OK. I drink 100 percent cranberry juice, and the label states that the ingredients are 100 percent fruit juices from grapes, cranberries and apples (water, juice concentrates), natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and citric acid. The nutrition facts state the product contains 35 grams of sugar, which I assume is natural fruit sugar. I drink many glasses daily, but now wonder whether I have been inadvertently consuming added sugar and not natural fruit sugar. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:43:57 -0600 newsys--2145533413 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b6fb5b20c214043887474.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: Please write an article on smoking. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:43:52 -0600 newsys--2145533414 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b6fb7cece645188456724.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I have been on Armour Thyroid for many years, but all of a sudden, I cannot get it. Of course, I have Synthroid as an alternative. Well, I have tried it and just can't handle it. Why, all of a sudden, is Armour Thyroid on back order no matter where I check? Are the drug companies not making enough money on it? It's a low-cost drug. No one I have talked to seems to know the answer. I was hoping you might be able to answer this because I would imagine a lot of patients use it. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:43:57 -0600 newsys-2140861885 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b69c66d11f11804099091.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: During the latter part of 2007, I was diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer. My doctors recommended chemotherapy treatments from November 2007 to May 2008. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:42:17 -0600 newsys-2141561834 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b69c584de7d3104359816.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I have three new uses for vinegar that I am sure you have not heard of before. I enjoy your common-sense approach to medicine and thought that you would enjoy these. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:06:21 -0600 newsys-2141423542 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b69c5b0f2e29693817271.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 74-year-old female. Over the years, my nails have gotten worse. They are thin, ridged, splitting and shredded. I have tried several remedies that were supposed to help, with no change. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 13:06:21 -0600 newsys-2132921889 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b6725dfb5ae6827657552.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My son is 56 years old. Two years ago, he had a tooth pulled that resulted in a dry socket. After five weeks of pain, he went to a different dentist, who pulled more of his teeth. My son was told that this would stop the pain. When it didn't, he was given pain medication. After nearly two years, he was advised to go to a neurologist because the pain was affecting his entire face and jaw and occasionally his ears. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:12:17 -0600 newsys-2132951666 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b61c73fd689f394577015.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am an 80-year-old woman in good health. I am not overweight, walk at least two miles every day, and my blood pressure is normally within the accepted range. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:53:17 -0600 newsys-2123035559 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b61c7187286a567515916.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: Do you have any information on tardive dyskinesia? My husband has it, and there seems to be little known about it. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:12:03 -0600 newsys-2125628651 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b61c6c2d5b91707498094.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My wife was diagnosed with arachnoiditis about three years ago. Our doctor has her on a fentanyl patch, Neurontin, Norco and Flexeril at bedtime. These medications seem to keep things in check for reducing her pain, but sometimes she will get a flare-up and nothing seems to work. Her doctor put her on prednisone for short periods, which worked well and almost made her euphoric; however, when she isn't on the prednisone, her feet become callused, crack, bleed and become painful. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:32:22 -0600 newsys-2119494668 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b5fda1e4da09962179206.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 72-year-old female with osteoporosis, for which I take Fosamax; curvature of the spine from childhood; and arthritis in my right knee, right hip and in at least five spots on my spine. I also take medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, high cholesterol and severe sleeping problems. I'm 4 feet 5 inches tall (lost 2-1/2 inches to osteoporosis) and weigh about 160 pounds. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:16:54 -0600 newsys-2124264536 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562d40ecb8e036809756.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 57-year-old male with hypertension, for which I take Levatol. Nine years ago, when I weighed 338 pounds, I was treated for the hypertension for the first time. I managed to lose 138 pounds by mid-2002, and the problem went away. Since then, I have gained back half the lost weight and am once again hypertensive. Will losing that weight again result in the loss of the hypertension? Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:05:40 -0600 newsys-2122723034 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562d01c84ef559209193.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: Some time ago, you received a letter from a 47-year-old female who was always tired. There was a section where she stated that following breakfast, she had to fight to keep from taking naps all day long. This was a "light bulb" moment that made me think she may have the same problem that I did. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:26:32 -0600 newsys-2117069934 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562cc56b2ee597952176.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I have developed an itchy rash for the third time in a year. At the end of March, my arms broke out with this terrible itch between the elbows and wrists. Within 24 hours, my arms swelled and developed blisters that oozed yellow pus that had an odor. Because the itching was terrible, I saw my doctor, who prescribed prednisone and cephalexin. My arms healed. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:08:26 -0600 newsys-2117521347 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562c470ea19187659122.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: Although I am in reasonably good health for an 87-year-old woman, I need some help in order to get a good night's sleep. I had been taking an over-the-counter sleep aid off and on for quite some time until I read that all the OTC aids contain diphenhydramine. I have heard that this drug can cause delirium and may lead to Alzheimer's in older adults. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:24:45 -0600 newsys-2115642258 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562c2dd4742025313150.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My father has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Because we know so little about the condition, we would like to know what we might expect. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:41:26 -0600 newsys-2111404696 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562c056f642063941952.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am an 89-year-old male enjoying good health. I have A-fib, but it doesn't bother me and I get a reasonable amount of exercise. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:24:12 -0600 newsys-2111523346 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562bdb2e590954080677.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My co-worker and I love to read your articles about health in our newspaper and always read them on our way to work. You were our first thought when we had questions about something. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:10 -0600 newsys-2111523347 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562bb655fd1970309971.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 73-year-old female. I have always been active, have three children (all born naturally), and had a total hysterectomy at age 45 because of a fibroid tumor. I thought that as long as my osteoarthritis didn't bother me too much, I could do just about anything. Boy was I wrong! Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:10 -0600 newsys-2109773227 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562b8614ffa736839914.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently switched jobs and had to move to a new state. I also switched insurance to the one offered by the company I work for because it is more cost-efficient for me. My problem now is that I have to pick a new healthcare provider. I was given a book that lists all the available providers in the area that accept this insurance, but the list is quite extensive. I noticed that there are also several types of providers: MD, DO, APRN, NP and PA. I know that an MD is a typical medical doctor, but I don't know what any of the others are and wonder if they are perhaps a better choice. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:10 -0600 newsys-2102982999 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562b5a917f2583404758.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 65-year-old female. For about five years, I suffered from unpredictable fecal incontinence and diarrhea. Both afflictions were unpleasant and caused me considerable anxiety. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:10 -0600 newsys-2102982997 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b562b2b9bae9938035692.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with palindromic rheumatoid arthritis. I didn't want to take the medication, so I did a lot of reading. The first information I found is to avoid foods that worsen the condition. They're usually the ones you eat every day and think you can't live without. Corn was a major one for me, and it's in many processed foods. I also found that alternating food families so that each was eaten only once every four days brought me relief. It takes some work to figure out what foods are in the same family, but there are sources. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:07:10 -0600 newsys-2101452625 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b46094eb8c44338239469.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My grandson is 3 years old, 30 pounds and on the thin side. The problem is his picky food habits. The foods he will eat willingly are Cheerios, Ramen noodles, chocolate cake, ice cream, wieners, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cashew nuts, sausage-and-cheese pizza, pancakes and PediaSure. If he continues eating in this manner, will he suffer the consequences of high cholesterol, heart problems, high blood pressure and other issues? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:34:00 -0600 newsys-2099587510 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b460928d669b005933887.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My 13-year-old grandson has been plagued with urticaria for the past two years. It appears on his face and all over his body. His mother has taken him to several specialists, but they cannot seem to find a cause or cure. He manages it by taking Zyrtec and Singulair. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:40:44 -0600 newsys-2097306230 http://dailyjournalonline.com/articles/2010/02/09//opinion/dr_gott//doc4b4608810a2ab838097308.txt DEAR DR. GOTT: My 14-year-old son recently had a keloid scar removed from the crease of his neck for the third time and had it radiated for the second time. Should I have consulted with more than one radiologist? Is there more than one way to radiate a keloid scar? Are there any other postoperative treatments to prevent the body from producing collagen? Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:03:03 -0600