Recent content by mdbound

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    can I use a USPS Priority Box for international shipping?

    You could use an international priority mail box.... USPS International Priority Mail MD.
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    help with a new tatto

    Just watch out for hepatitis C, which can not only be transmited by needles but by tattoo ink, which is not usually changed out between patrons. MD.
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    Question for ATOT...YAMT (Yet another Medical thread!)

    Umm.....you need to go to the ED and be RE-evaluated. Get a stress test to rule out heart disease and then work on all of the other things. Even if it wasn't a heart attack last time, it could be this time! Better safe than dead. MD. Edit: Forgot about Canada: I would DEMAND that you...
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    When to use Rubbing Alcohol or Hydrogen Peroxide?!

    Whoa, people all over the place here..... Hydrogen peroxide is not typically used because it is not as effective an antiseptic. From Wikipedia: (basically what eits said above). Also, remember that most organisms are catalase positive, meaning they can break down hydrogen peroxide...
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    Dr. ATOT -- pain lower right abdomen

    Any other symptoms? Any fevers, chills, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness? Changes in your urine or bowel habits? Does it hurt to push on your abdomen? Does it hurt worse if you push and then let go quickly? Basically what I'm getting at is that you could...
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    So ya, my wheel lock nut KEY is bent.

    Just FYI: When you have them remove locking lug nuts, you run a risk of damage to the rim or to the mounting bolts. They will probably have you sign a waiver because depending on the style of your rim, they may or may not be able to take it off. I had the same problem and I ended up...
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    (¯`·._(¯`·._FREE web hosting accounts for A-TOT members. _.·´¯)_.·´¯)

    Amazing offer....thanks for your services! MD.
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    infection, insect bite, what?

    Agreed....I do remember those days. Really not too long ago. MD.
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    infection, insect bite, what?

    Whenever someone suspects a spider bite, it's likely MRSA, methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The swelling, pus, and flu symptoms are classic. What is also classic is the OP's reluctance to go to the hospital or at the very least see a doctor. A lot of these MRSAs do heal up, but...
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    Trouble Sleeping

    Maybe you should go see a doctor. Medications however are the WRONG choice here. What you need is good, focused relaxation therapy, whether that be in the form of meditation or yoga. I say this in a total allopathic, western medicine tone. Sleep meds at all are NOT helpful in the long run...
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    Anyone else ever had an outer ear infection?

    Acetic Acid drops are also surprisingly helpful in the treatment of this. But, if you are seriously getting worse, with fevers, chills, lightheadness, etc....then you need to go to the ED. MD.
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    Do I have scabies?

    I like you sig...I should adopt it too. OP: Agree with above, not scabies. Look more like bites from ants.....vs. Hives. Ya, go see a doc. MD.
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    How do Walmart's $4 drugs stack up to modern day drugs?

    That's not usually how drugs work. Most NEW drugs aren't necessarily more effective or even have fewer side-effects....they are just NEW. Just because something is new does not mean it's better; simply different (and maybe not even that as there are a lot of copy-cat drugs). Drug companies...