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Q.How can I get water out of my body with out HTZ? Play Video A.Diuretics are most often used to treat fluid overload or edema. It is most important to diagnose the cause of the swelling, which may be related to heart or kidney problems, but often are mechanical, related to incompetent leg veins, precipitated by being overweight or inactivity. This is common in older people. Q.Dr. Dave, I have been fighting with Lupus and fibromyalgia and I am insulin dependant. I can't afford any of my prescriptions. I filed for SSI because I can barely walk some days and can't seem to get a medical card. I live in Logan county and I'm having problems with resources. Do you have any suggestions Play Video A. I assume you have a physician, which is critical if you are seeking help. Many prescriptions are available directly from the drug maker, if you can show you cannot afford them. These illnesses do require medication in most instances. There is care available for you. Contact the county health department or the medical society or hospital in your area. You have to be persistent. Q.My legs are fatigued most of the time. Five years ago I was hospitalized with Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT). Can DVT's recur after all this time? Play Video A. Deep vein thrombophlebitis, an inflammation of the deep veins most commonly in the legs, occur in individuals who are inactive physically and can recur in patients who have disorders of blood coagulation.
Q.How can I get water out of my body with out HTZ? Play Video A.Diuretics are most often used to treat fluid overload or edema. It is most important to diagnose the cause of the swelling, which may be related to heart or kidney problems, but often are mechanical, related to incompetent leg veins, precipitated by being overweight or inactivity. This is common in older people. Q.Dr. Dave, I have been fighting with Lupus and fibromyalgia and I am insulin dependant. I can't afford any of my prescriptions. I filed for SSI because I can barely walk some days and can't seem to get a medical card. I live in Logan county and I'm having problems with resources. Do you have any suggestions Play Video A. I assume you have a physician, which is critical if you are seeking help. Many prescriptions are available directly from the drug maker, if you can show you cannot afford them. These illnesses do require medication in most instances. There is care available for you. Contact the county health department or the medical society or hospital in your area. You have to be persistent. Q.My legs are fatigued most of the time. Five years ago I was hospitalized with Deep Vein Thrombosis(DVT). Can DVT's recur after all this time? Play Video A. Deep vein thrombophlebitis, an inflammation of the deep veins most commonly in the legs, occur in individuals who are inactive physically and can recur in patients who have disorders of blood coagulation.
David A. Westbrock
MD, FACP, FACE
Dr. David Westbrock has been in private practice for more than 30 years in the Miami Valley. He works closely with his patients and takes the necessary time to find true medical solutions to their concerns.
Dr. Dave graduated from the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He is also the director of New Profile Weight Management Center, a comprehensive lifestyle based weight loss center.
MD, FACP, FACE
Dr. David Westbrock has been in private practice for more than 30 years in the Miami Valley. He works closely with his patients and takes the necessary time to find true medical solutions to their concerns.
Dr. Dave graduated from the University of Dayton and The Ohio State University School of Medicine. He is also the director of New Profile Weight Management Center, a comprehensive lifestyle based weight loss center.
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