6/6/2013 6:00:00 AM
Maria suffers from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a chronic pain condition with no cure. She tries to be positive, but it's becoming more and more difficult as she struggles with daily pain.
3/14/2013 6:00:00 AM
Elliot is 20 and has been sick for over two years. First he dropped out of school, was diagnosed with depression and prescribed meds and then went to work. He had to quit before he was fired, and his doctor prescribed even more antidepressants.
1/13/2013 6:00:00 AM
Edward has been seeing slivers of other images within his field of vision. This is really starting to bother him, especially when he is driving. Also, he cries over anything.
11/23/2012 6:00:00 AM
Desperate is experiencing health problems that she and her doctors can't seem to overcome. She sees a psychiatrist and GP, but feels depressed, listless and a chronic case of constipation. Just walking down her stairs leaves her red faced and breathless.
8/13/2012 6:00:00 AM
Lanay has been suffering from back pain for 20 years. She doesn't have health insurance, and the county medical doctors are not helping her find relief. Looking online, she discovered she needs injections, but her doctor says there's no such procedure. She asks me what she should do and where to turn. I give her my thoughts. Do you have something to add?
6/26/2012 6:00:00 AM
Jean has been with the same man for 30 years. Together they live with his 91 year old mom who suffers from dementia. Neither work, and they all live on his mom's meager retirement checks. She has come to hate her man who is also an alcoholic, and for the last 3 years they've slept in separate rooms. She's 56, and feels angry, old, dried up and used. What can she do?
6/10/2012 6:00:46 AM
Barry was having headaches and trouble sleeping, and was prescribed several medications. When he went through a divorce his doctor put him on epilepsy medications. His performance became less productive, and he lost his job. Desperate, he fell for a telephone scam and lost everything. Now he's blaming the medication for his actions, and filed a claim with the medical board. Can the med be to blame?
5/24/2012 6:00:50 PM
Ashley's husband of 30 years suffered his second heart attack. She loves him dearly, but since the second attack, he refuses to allow any maintenance or upkeep to their home. Walls remain half painted two years later; the screened porch is only partially screened. She can't have people over anymore, and the house needs work. What is she to do? Ideas?
5/20/2012 6:00:31 PM
Sylvia cares for her brother who suffered a traumatic brain injury 25 years ago in a motorcycle accident. She wonders why he never finishes anything -- he almost finishes a box of tissue, he almost finishes up the bottle of ketchup, he almost finishes watching a movie or television show. Almost, almost, almost! She finds it interesting and irritating, and wonders if it's due to his accident. What do you think?
5/15/2012 2:00:57 PM
Mike scored high on five of the traits in 'Better Than Normal'. He liked my book, BUT says I don't give enough specific advice to those with the traits and combos of traits. He also thinks words can hurt, and says we should never say "disorder" rather, "condition". Do you agree that words carry that much power?
5/6/2012 2:03:02 PM
Faisal is an Engineer graduate with a good job, but he lacks self confidence and his staff doesn't respect him. They play with him and enjoy his weaknesses and he's at a breaking point. He's having chest pains, shoulder pains, diarrhea and stomach pains. He went to a cardiologist who prescribed herbal supplements, but things have simply gotten worse. He asks what he should do. Thoughts?
4/29/2012 2:00:33 PM
Briana describes episodes she experiences, where she completely zones out, isn't aware of people or what they're saying, moves her hands uncontrollably and makes weird faces. She used to be teased in school because of these episodes. She wants to know what's happening to her, because she feels like an idiot after each episode.
4/28/2012 6:00:44 AM
Judy's husband of 40 years is 65, and suddenly has uncontrollable diarrhea. His doctor offered him adult diapers, but no other solution or attempt to find out why this problem started. He refuses to wear the diapers, and she feels she can't return to some places because of his accidents. She wonders if she's being unreasonable and can she move out until he decides to do something about this. What are your thoughts?
4/20/2012 6:00:55 AM
Benita and her husband were married for 25 years and were madly in love. They renewed their wedding vows and one night their lovely life as they knew it ended with a head on collision with a drunk driver. She experienced years of pain and frustration, until she finally realized she needed to let the doctors amputate her leg. Years of fighting insurance, losing their home and businesses. Her family loves her, but they don't know the pain she endures. She asks how she can become a happy person again. Would advice do you have for Benita?
4/18/2012 10:00:48 PM
Diane is worried about her brother's sleep apnea. He's overweight, relies on caffeine for energy and craves certain food. He stops breathing a lot at night when sleeping, and she's worried. Any advice for this sleep apnea patient and worried sis?
3/21/2012 6:00:10 AM
Dr. Smith states that the more a patient is dissatisfied with his medical care, the greater the chance he's getting better health care. Read this for a different perspective. Any thoughts?
3/13/2012 6:00:55 AM
Sue is taking medication that helps her tremendously, but suddenly she has started hearing static noise in her head. She wonders if it could be the medication or something else. She asks what this is and what she can do about it. Has this ever happened to you?
2/26/2012 2:00:01 PM
Daniel doesn't take care of himself. He doesn't shower or brush his teeth. He might think about it, but that's the problem - he just thinks about it and rarely does it. He also has psoriasis and hasn't addressed that either. He asks, is this is a psychological disorder? What say you -- psychological problem or is he just plain lazy?
1/24/2012 2:00:43 PM
Yolanda suffered postpartum depression, her marriage of 19 years ended with a broken heart, she lost her grandfather and she sat in a hospital room and watched her son, shot 9 times, fight for his life. She suffered a breakdown, but is now on the road to recovery. Do you have words of strength and hope for this woman?
1/16/2012 6:00:12 AM
Ed is a Vietnam veteran who contracted hepatitis C during those days from shooting up drugs. Now he is in pain, his liver is failing and he's having to wait for a VA appointment. He realizes he made mistakes and blames no one but himself, but it's still so hard. Do you have some words of encouragement for him?
1/13/2012 2:00:57 PM
Michael has always suffered from pain around his temples. He has been diagnosed bipolar and is on medication. He had surgery and all pain left him when they administered morphine. No surprise there! The pain disturbs his daily tasks and he has resorted to smoking and drinking to get him through. He's feeling drained, with no social life after work, and wants an opinion. I gave mine, any ideas?
1/11/2012 10:00:56 PM
Richard has read "Testosterone For Life," which touts that we should double the acceptable range of testosterone to eliminate the onset of major illnesses in men. An interesting debate is now rippling through the medical community about this. Check it out.
12/23/2011 10:00:12 PM
Jonathan is a 23 year old gay male involved with an HIV infected partner. He wants to educate and inform America about the progress that has been made with the diagnosis and treatment of this disease. He wants to do a TV show on this.
12/9/2011 2:00:26 PM
Michael needs verification from a psychiatrist to support his lawsuit against ABC, Inc. for using his name without permission. He's asking for five hundred million dollars for his damaged mental health. Is this merely a frivolous lawsuit?
12/7/2011 10:00:14 PM
Amanda has seen a few doctors at a clinic. Recently she received a letter, saying she was no longer going to be a patient at this clinic. She wants to know how they can do this, and how is she going to get her medications refilled? Is there anything she can do?
