My dad hurt his sholder and the doc's want to put him on steroids. Is there a substitution he can take?
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I had a pinched nerve one time when I got mad and punched a Ironing board, they were going to operate but I decided to Knit a blanket instead and my pinched nerve fixed itself. Tell your father to knit a scarf.
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Pure essential lemongrass oil. It'll work better than any med! About $8 for a .5 ounce bottle. If you hold the bottle up to your nose or drop 2 drops on a Kleenex or something, you'll have energy pronto. Just don't sniff too much an hour before retiring to bed.  I've been wanting to ask you: how is your brother? I've been dying to know!I've put 2 "questions" up asking, hoping you'd see them.             Poor guy . . darn, I wish those lousy doctors would do something for him!!His body is so sensitive with everything he's been through! I just hope to God that the medication they've given him, doesn't make him worse!If your family has the time and the means and the med doesn't work or makes him worse . . .maybe it would be worthwhile to visit an herbalist or alternative practitioner. Best of luck to you and your family. I hope everything works out. Feel free to email me, if you wish. I have a Leo rising and was curious about you and found we have at least a couple of things in common. If you click on urloveurloved, you can get my email address.
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Possibly considering heat helps a lot of people when it comes to stiffness. It probably wouldn't hurt to try. I would also getting massages because they help to release tension. Like any disease of the bones, movement and massage are good to help try and reestablish flexibility.\n\nI'm not sure if it'd help the pain he's having at that minute, however. Heat pads and massage can sometimes cause pain, but they help to lessen any in the future.\n\nIf you're unsure, ring up your father's doctor and ask him if he thinks it will be okay.
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DHEA 100mg  over the counter, my doc recommended it and it gives me extra energy for my workouts
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Cortisone cream, it is over the counter, and you can give him benadryl by mouth as well.
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I'm not sure who he thinks he's fooling trying to say he used the steroids with knowing they were steroids. Right Barry!  I always puts things on my tougue and rub on my body without knowing what they are.  You knew the rules.  You should've made sure what it was before doing them if you wanted to stick around for your standing ovation.
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m henry,\n\nI have just reported Doc Armalite for abuse. I hope that you will do the same thing. In fact, I urge ANYONE reading this to also report him.  This is an extremely sick and dangerous man.\n\nPLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS QUACKS ADVICE!!!  What he is reccomending is self-mulilation. Do NOT treat your genitals or any other part of your body  with battery, muratiac, or any other kind of acid.  \n\nThe problem you are describing needs to be treated by a "REAL" doctor, by conventinal methods.\n\nIF this man is a real doctor, (which I highly doubt!!!!), then he knows the Hipocratic Oath.  It states #1. DO NO HARM.  The advice he has given you here IS doing harm!!!!
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Absolutely bad. I was a pro. Try to tell your kid, it is not going to get him or her better, she still have to work, maybe 7 days a week. The side effects are dangerous, and it is not coming out right away, it takes years. But the kidney, the heard  etc... will suffer. Hard work it works better. We had a Doctor who told us the consequences, and told us to steroids not going to make you run faster or etc.. no easy way!! You have to be dedicated!!If you would like to know more, or want more info for your teenager you can write for me: angie45hu@yahoo.com
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I think it depends on your health isurance.  If your insurance says you have to have a referral to a specialist then you need to go to the family doctor first.  If not, then I would go to an Orthaepedic doctor.  Ask around for a good one, try friends, or family.  Another good source would be someone who works quite closely with them.  For instance, I am an x-ray tech.  I have on many occasions reccommended a good orthaepedic doctor.  Tell your family doc to take an x-ray, you will kill two birds with one stone.  One, you'll find out if you could possibly have any arthritis or joint space narrowing and secondly, you'll be able to ask the tech.  Most of us are happy to spread the news of a good doc.  Unfortunately, there are several bad ones.  Be careful and good luck!!
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sport physicals are just like regular physicals and yes they can do them in groups, usually with the team.  If your going to your own doctor you don't have to have your mom and dad sit in if your embarrassed about them seeing you when it comes time for breast or testicular exam.  Just ask them to sit outside the room,  i always hating getting a physical with my mom in the room, especially when the doctor would say "cough please" -_-.
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i didnt get to read your question yesterday, but am a little saddend by some of the responses you got to this one. there isnt much i can say to take your mind off things. but your right. your injury is very seriouse. did he do that to you ?  have you tried  emailing a health website for advice ? im not in america so i dont know of any there. good luck and ignore the hurtful responses, one day they may need some sympthy!
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First of all, seeing the doctor was the right first step to take in order to get the healing process started. As I am sure your dad knows, healing is often decreased in diabetics, so the process may be slow and painful. Keep the wound clean and medicated (as directed by the doctor) and follow up as planned. If you are still concerned about the healing / condition of the wound / infection, ask your doctor to recommend you to the nearest wound care center. Most hospitals have these. Someone there will definitely be able to help your dad get back on his feet! \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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I am an expert on back problems.  Not because I am a nurse, but because I have the same problem.  Has he ever had an MRI?  He may have herniated discs by now.  If these are not checked out, they can lead to ruptured disc and that is very, very serious.  I had surgery eventually.  Meantime, use what I have been telling everyone.  Apply heat to the area for about 10-15 min a session, followed by ice for the same amount of time.  I really don't condone acupuncture especially if he has bad disc.  I believe it could make it worse, that's just my personal opinion.  Tell your dad I will be praying for him.  I hurt just thinking about him.  By the way, I still have 5 more herniated discs and It hurts.  God bless your dad, and you for your concern.  You must bve a wonderful son to your parents.
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Any form of steroid that you are going to use to bulk up is going to cause you physical harm.
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Keep him away from the chiropractor.  See a pediatric orthopedics specialist.
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Only if you take steroids!
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nope - he's gotta pop down the hospital or the docs, and get it sorted there - these sorts of things probably dont heal on their own too quickly woithout medical help.