Where can I ask a basic health question & get a answer?

[Edward78]

IAny DRs around>

[GuiltySpark_]

Certainly not in the LTT forum, that's for sure. 

[Avaviel]

L I A B I L I T Y

is why this is a hard question.

But often you can find your aunt who dated a nurse once and ask them.

[Donut417]

On 10/16/2023 at 12:49 PM, Edward78 said:

IAny DRs around>

I play one on TV. LOL

 

I mean even though it will probably tell you that your going to die in a week, Web MD is an option if you have a list of symptoms.

[Needfuldoer]

There's always this guy:

 

[dalekphalm]

On 10/16/2023 at 12:49 PM, Edward78 said:

IAny DRs around>

Any doctor worth their degree wouldn't answer any specific medical questions related to you without first being able to perform an examination, among other things.

 

Depending on where you live, Telehealth might be an option where you can call and ask basic questions for free. Otherwise I suggest speaking to your primary care practitioner (generally a family doctor), or going to a walk-in clinic.

[whispous]

The hospital or clinic staffed by qualified medical personnell is the best and only place you should be getting medical advice from.

[wasab]

WebMD

[Arika]

5 hours ago, wasab said:

WebMD

I've seen quite a few people unironically saying "stop using webMD, just ask chatGPT instead"

[dalekphalm]

14 hours ago, Arika said:

I've seen quite a few people unironically saying "stop using webMD, just ask chatGPT instead"

[BrandonLatzig]

You can ask Mayo Clinic some questions, its a free resource as far as I can tell

[Andreas Lilja]

Reddit has some relevant subreddits where actual doctors answer. 

 

I lurk /r/AskDocs for curiosity. 

[Edward78]

On 10/16/2023 at 1:47 PM, Caroline said:

Well the only I can offer is... my mom's a nurse, take it or leave it

When I take Pro-Biotics it makes my breath stink. I haven't found anywhere saying that can be a side effect. So seems to be connected to a condition I have (don't ask doters have no idea yet)? Just, no reason a Pro-biotic should give some one bad breath.

[dalekphalm]

6 hours ago, Edward78 said:

When I take Pro-Biotics it makes my breath stink. I haven't found anywhere saying that can be a side effect. So seems to be connected to a condition I have (don't ask doters have no idea yet)? Just, no reason a Pro-biotic should give some one bad breath.

You should speak to your doctor about this - or a pharmacist perhaps.

[BrandonLatzig]

whats the chances op just
doesn't brush his teeth?

[Needfuldoer]

On 10/18/2023 at 9:26 PM, Arika said:

I've seen quite a few people unironically saying "stop using webMD, just ask chatGPT instead"

I'd rather ask Doctor Nick, and he's a cartoon fraud.

[Edward78]

14 hours ago, BrandonLatzig said:

whats the chances op just
doesn't brush his teeth?

I brush my teeth, "ONLY" when I take Pro-Biotics my breath stinks.

[WhitetailAni]

1 hour ago, Edward78 said:

I brush my teeth, "ONLY" when I take Pro-Biotics my breath stinks.

Clean your tongue

[BrandonLatzig]

2 hours ago, Edward78 said:

I brush my teeth, "ONLY" when I take Pro-Biotics my breath stinks.

Could legit be the probiotics

It literally is bacteria. Do you need to take it?

[Echothedolpin]

Floss daily too.

 

But for real, each individual has their own body chemistry/flora that can lead to specific issues. Google and the internet are no replacement for a doctor/dentist.

[dalekphalm]

On 10/21/2023 at 2:12 PM, Edward78 said:

I brush my teeth, "ONLY" when I take Pro-Biotics my breath stinks.

I have several questions:

1. Do you brush your tongue and floss? (ideally mouthwash too)

2. What is the purpose of the probiotics? Why are you taking them?

3. Have you tried taking different probiotics to see if it happens with all of them?

 

This could be as simple as "Okay, so stop taking them". If you need to take them for medical reasons, you absolutely need to talk to your medical provider to talk about alternatives or mitigation.

[Edward78]

On 10/23/2023 at 5:03 PM, dalekphalm said:

I have several questions:

1. Do you brush your tongue and floss? (ideally mouthwash too)

2. What is the purpose of the probiotics? Why are you taking them?

3. Have you tried taking different probiotics to see if it happens with all of them?

 

This could be as simple as "Okay, so stop taking them". If you need to take them for medical reasons, you absolutely need to talk to your medical provider to talk about alternatives or mitigation.

Yes, Ido a great job.

For healthy hut biomr.

Two brands have done it.

[dalekphalm]

30 minutes ago, Edward78 said:

Yes, Ido a great job.

That's great - a lot of people skip this basic hygiene step and don't realize it can cause downstream issues.

30 minutes ago, Edward78 said:

For healthy hut biomr.

Who told you you needed better gut biome health? Why do you think you need to supplement this?

30 minutes ago, Edward78 said:

Two brands have done it.

Are there other brands you can try?

[Edward78]

3 minutes ago, dalekphalm said:

That's great - a lot of people skip this basic hygiene step and don't realize it can cause downstream issues.

Who told you you needed better gut biome health? Why do you think you need to supplement this?

Are there other brands you can try?

No one tod me, I thought it would be good. Suppliments.

[BrandonLatzig]

26 minutes ago, Edward78 said:

No one tod me, I thought it would be good. Suppliments.

then stop taking them and just start eating healthier