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Marcia C. Peck, M.D., MPH
Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
I’m so tired of having diabetes. It’s like a full-time job. What do other patients do to keep their motivation up for testing blood sugars, healthy diet, exercise?
Having diabetes is challenging and feels like a marathon, not a sprint. It’s normal to feel tired — a lot of patients do. Remember to give yourself credit for what you are doing and try no... continue reading about I’m so tired of having diabetes. It’s like a full-time job. What do other patients do to keep their motivation up for testing blood sugars, healthy diet, exercise?
Suzanne E. Pertsch, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Is it normal to have tingling and numbness in the fingers sometimes? What causes this? Could it be from a pinched nerve?
It is very normal to have tingling in the hands or fingers on occasion. Most of us know exactly what you are referring to since we have experienced it for ourselves. Tingling fingers can be caused by a nerve th... continue reading about Is it normal to have tingling and numbness in the fingers sometimes? What causes this? Could it be from a pinched nerve?
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Sutter Health
I've had a blood glucose test level of 104 in my last two blood workups. I know that it's just over the upper limits of being safe and was wondering if that is a problem at this stage? What can I do to lower my blood sugar? I don't want to get diabetes.
A fasting blood glucose less than 100 is normal. 100-120 is called "impaired fasting glucose", or "pre-diabetes". A person with a fasting blood sugar over 120, or a non-fasting blood sugar over 200, is diabetic... continue reading about I've had a blood glucose test level of 104 in my last two blood workups. I know that it's just over the upper limits of being safe and was wondering if that is a problem at this stage? What can I do to lower my blood sugar? I don't want to get diabetes.
Arfan Din, D.O.
Sutter Medical Foundation
I'd like to know if I have a hip problem or if it's something else. When I sit down and then get up and start to walk, my thigh hurts so much that it's hard for me to continue walking. The pain does go away eventually.
Hip pain is a very common problem. Fortunately for most people, this is just a minor sprain of the hip flexors (muscles) that resolves with some stretching and time. Persistent hip pain, however, is a problem t... continue reading about I'd like to know if I have a hip problem or if it's something else. When I sit down and then get up and start to walk, my thigh hurts so much that it's hard for me to continue walking. The pain does go away eventually.
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Sutter Health
I have allergic rhinitis. I would like to know if there's any cure for it (apart from taking precautions)? I mean, is there any way to build your immunity using physical exercise or other natural methods, so that rhinitis may be completely cured?
The closest thing there is to a "cure" for allergic rhinitis is allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots). This uses natural extracts of the offending substance to "desensitize" the immune system from being allerg... continue reading about I have allergic rhinitis. I would like to know if there's any cure for it (apart from taking precautions)? I mean, is there any way to build your immunity using physical exercise or other natural methods, so that rhinitis may be completely cured?
Richard H. Hongo, M.D., FACC
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
I’m a woman (52) who’s had heart palpitations for 20 years. Now they happen more often. I get 10-50 per day where I feel my heart skip around. I’ve been to cardiologists, and they find nothing wrong and say it’s just PVCs and PACs. Should I worry?
In general, premature atrial complexes (PACs) and premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) are not harmful. This holds especially true if there is nothing else wrong with the heart. When someone presents with bot... continue reading about I’m a woman (52) who’s had heart palpitations for 20 years. Now they happen more often. I get 10-50 per day where I feel my heart skip around. I’ve been to cardiologists, and they find nothing wrong and say it’s just PVCs and PACs. Should I worry?
Alexander M. Reyzelman, DPM
SEBMF HMO Network
For the past five to six years, the balls of my feet hurt and burn all the time. I've tried inserts, Dansko shoes, foot soaks, as well as pain and nerve medications. Any suggestions?
Pain on the ball of the foot has many possible causes. It's important to find the underlying cause. Is it a musculoskeletal problem (muscle, tendon, ligament, bone or local nerve entrapment)? Or is it a neurolo... continue reading about For the past five to six years, the balls of my feet hurt and burn all the time. I've tried inserts, Dansko shoes, foot soaks, as well as pain and nerve medications. Any suggestions?
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Sutter Health
What medications are safe to take during pregnancy?
One of the most common questions asked of an obstetrician is, “ Is it safe to take medication during pregnancy?” The answer is yes, for most over-the-counter drugs, even though they may contain the ... continue reading about What medications are safe to take during pregnancy?
C. Scott Walthour, M.D.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
My right knee pops out with every step that I take, and it hurts all the time. It’s been doing this for about two years. I’ve been to a doctor, but was told that nothing is wrong. My knee would not be hurting like this if it was nothing. Help!
This is a very common complaint in my office. The sensation of "popping out of place" or "giving way" can be very frustrating to patients because they really can't seem to trust their knees. Secondary injuries ... continue reading about My right knee pops out with every step that I take, and it hurts all the time. It’s been doing this for about two years. I’ve been to a doctor, but was told that nothing is wrong. My knee would not be hurting like this if it was nothing. Help!
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