by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, About five weeks ago, I was walking outside my home in Queens and fell. When I tried to get up, I couldn’t. An ambulance took me to the hospital, where I found out that I had a hip fracture and osteoporosis as well. I thought this was [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, I have a big problem. I am 45 years old and in good health overall. I do have mild high blood pressure, and I have been treated for depression. I have a wonderful family with two children, ages nine and 15. My problem is that I am [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, Last week, I had the worst pain of my life. I went to the doctor, and it turned out to be kidney stones. While I am stone free now, should I expect a recurrence anytime soon? What can I do to prevent future stones? Kidney Stones and [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, I am 47 years old and am experiencing very bad hot flashes. It’s gotten to the point where it is interfering with my life and my sleep. How long will this go on? Should I be concerned about permanent harm? Somebody told me that it could increase [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, I have been having a pretty tough time the last couple of years. I have gone to about 10 doctors trying to figure out my problem. I get these weird sensations in my legs, mostly when I go to sleep at night. It really has ruined my [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, I am 62 years old and am very active. I run around Prospect Park each day, and I play golf at least once a week, especially now that the weather is getting better. Everything was fine until I started to get pain in my knee. It swells [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, M.D. Dear Dr. Garner, I have a problem, and I hope that you can help me. I am 62 years old, and as a postal worker, I am on my feet all day. When I get home, I have the worst burning and tingling that you can imagine in my feet. [...]

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Dear Dr. Garner, I was in church yesterday, and something very scary happened. I was sitting for a while, and when I got up to pray, I fainted momentarily. According to my friends, I got pale and was drenched in sweat. If my friend was not with me, I think I would have fallen on [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, MD Dear Dr. Garner, My son has a constant cough. He is 15 years old and I’m so upset. It’s very frustrating. Day and night, all we hear is coughing, and he is constantly blowing his nose. I’m at my wits’ end. Can you help me? My doctor says it could [...]

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by Dr. Steven Garner, MD Dear Dr. Garner, I have been diagnosed with heart disease. I am 58 years old, and aside from being a little overweight, I’m in good condition. Each time I would run in the park, I noticed that I would have a little chest pain after going about 100 yards. I [...]

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