1105 Comment(s)

1. Lynn Lee | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   Have you found any correlation between the Guardasil vacine and cysts? My daughter had the vaccines this past year and then developed an abnormal cyst in her breast resulting in surgery. Results were negative, but I am now wondering if there is any info about this happeneing to others.

2. rachel daner | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   On that show The Dr’s it is quite upsetting to me on the subject of vaccinations for HPV they can make light of the risks by saying you take a risk when you take a tylenol. there is no comparison there at all. People don’t die from a tylenol and many people have died from vaccines and doctors are well aware of it, but for they sake of not scaring ppl they say that it is safe.

3. Vicky | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   Did anyone get to listen to the topic on acne. What was the cure for the young girl.

4. Dee Hamilton | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   I am wondering what causes the development of moles. Over the last five years I have “grown or developed” multiple moles of different sizes, shapes, and colors, on several places on my body, to include my eyelids. Is there anything that can be done to stop these, and who would I see to get the ones on my eyelids removed?

5. Gloria McRaney | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   I have a 16 year old daughter who has had really bad periods every since she began having them.She has really bad blood clots and what she calls excruciating pain every time she has a cycle.Is this normal, and is there anything to help her.she tries taking tylenol or the otc menstrual medicine but nothing seems to help,it’s to the point that she has to stay home from school every month during that week.she takes p’e and soccer at school so she gets plenty of exercise.Is there anything I can do to help her.

6. sonya | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   Is Lipotropics injections safe to get or is it more harmful to the body? If safe, how many injections at one time can be injected?

7. Debi Harvey | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   they are right, taking tylenol is dangerous, it can also kill you, my daughter died from tylenol

8. Marian Greene | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   I was in tears watching today’s show, the one on the Gardasil Vaccine. I have a 17 year old daughter that has been through pure hell since recieving the shot on May 22. Before the shot, she was a top ranked runner, running an average of ten miles a day. Since the shot,(which most of her doctors confirm) she has developed pericarditis, mono, hand weakness, and has started having severe, blinding headaches, fatigue so on and so on. She will randomly swell up, has chest pains, shortness of breath etc. You can not tell me that a completely normal and physically active, otherwise healthy girl, just randomly started experiencing all these health complications. You also can’t tell me that these girls, all over the country that pass out and have seizures immediately after getting this shot are just afraid of needles. The statistics they mentioned today that only 6% of girls develop a severe reaction, which according to them breaks down to 1 in 27,000, is not a high enough number to do something about this poison that is being injected into innocent young girls on a daily basis. The lady from VAERS stated that TWENTY FIVE percent of ALL new claims coming in are now due to this shot. You can’t tell me that the fact that the MANUFACTURER of this drug is the ONLY one to do a study and then having it “fast tracked” thru the channels to have it approved isn’t somehow related to the fact that MERCK, is having to pay out tons of money to the VICTIMS of Vioxx and that this is not somehow related. Don’t you think tha they possibly wanted to recoup some of their losses? Which, by the way, the earnings of this so called miracle drug is 1.5 BILLION dollars to date. I also have an issue with the fact that, once again, according to the show today, this drug was ONLY tested on 11,000 girls, that doesn’t make sense…if 1 in 27000 girls will be effected, shouldn’t the test group have been larger than that number?!! Think about the size of the town you live in, is there more than 27,000 people in it? If you had a 1 in 27000 chance of winning the lottery, you would think those were pretty good odds, wouldn’t you?! Well, reverse that, is it worth taking a chance that your daughter,niece or granddaughter will be THAT ONE in 27000. With all the problems that my daughter is having, we are still lucky, she’s still alive to have these problems, some girls aren’t!

9. Beth Tag | Sep 9, 2008 | Reply

   I have been severly fatigued for months and I thought it was due to the fact that I hac=ve four children but the more time goes by the more I think otherwise.
   I have pains in various places and I wasnt sure if it was possibly lupus. I just want the tiredness to go away. HELP!

10. carol erwin | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    i have 2 questions, one- i watched the show on the lung and of course yes i am still smoking. but can copd bereverced? #2 i have faults teeth and for the last year i can’t seem to get them in, could my jaw drop or my palup? i really hate not being able to wear them, makes me look uglier then i feel. can you help.

11. Hafsa Shah | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    Regarding the 16 year old having really bad menstrual cramps. I would think that she has endometriosis. I think you should take her to your physician and find out what is going on.

12. Janelle | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    I’m watching the show on Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth. I was very disappointed to hear all the negative discussion regarding home birth. The “Drs” were very enthusiastic to share all the “scary things” that could happen with a home birth, but really neglected to share the facts. That statistically maternal deaths are lower with home births. That babies and mothers are given exceptional extended home care by a qualified midwife who is specifically trained in delivering babies and to watch for and react to the changes that can happen in labor.

    I didn’t hear any statistics on the unnecessary interventions that happen in hospitals and result in costly medications, procedures and even injury and death to mom and baby. I didn’t hear how the C-section rate in North America is considered dangerously high by the World Health Organization…yet we still are encouraging the general population to have hospital births!

    Where was the professional opinion to represent the other side to the story? Besides having an OBGYN for the hospital side if you truly wanted to show both sides you should of had a reputable, qualifed and respected midwife such as Ina May Gaskin who is credited for developing the “Gaskin Maneuver” for help babies with shoulder distocia. Midwife Ina May Gaskin is invited all over the world to teach OBGYN’s her technique for helping babies with this condition.

    I’m just disgusted and disappointed to see again another lopsided discussion on this issue. I fully believe that the medical system has a place and in case of an emergency or high risk pregnancy, there is no one that I would want caring for me or my baby than a highly trained and compassionate OBGYN. However, for a normal healthy pregnancy a educated, caring, midwife is the safest choice! I’m a mother of 2 and have had both of my babies at home in the tub under the competent and exceptional care of trained midwives.

13. Elizabeth Velazco | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    Doctors On This Show Please Help Me I Need More Than A Makeover I Drank Drano When I Was 2 Yrs Old And Other Surgeries This Scars Are Horrible And Huant Me I Feel More Than Insecure I Could Never Wear A Tank Top Or A Two Piece To The Lake Or Beach And I Am Very Young 24 Yrs Old My Ht Is 5.2 My Wt Is 180 So That Also Makes Me 30 Or 40 Pds Overweight Please Help Me I Hope In My Prayer With The Lords Help That He Will

14. Elizabeth Velazco | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    I Hope To Get A Response The Part Of The Wt I Carry Is On Mid And Lower Of My Body I Am A Mother Of Three Children My Daughter Always Ask Me Why Do I Not Wear Clothes Like Her And My Sisters My Husband Never Wants To Tell Me How He Feels About My Body Sometimes I Think He Wants Me To Look Like Every Normal Woman I Hope To Hear From You Your Show Was What Gave Hope For A Help

15. Lisa1 | Sep 10, 2008 | Reply

    Hello I Am Seeking For Help I Am Horrified Because Of The Scars That I Have On My Upper And Lower Abdominal Portion Of My Body I Am 24 Yrs Old And Have Lived With For As Long I Need More Than A Makeover And I Am Also 30 Pds Overweight My Body Is Looking Wasted I Feel Insecure About My Self I Would Love To Come To Your Show So You Can See That This Is A Good Story For Your Show I Need Your Help I Will Do Whatever It Takes Just For This Help I Lived Scard Up All My Life I Want A Change I Would Love To Show My Body Only If I Had One Please Help Me I Keep That With Me In My Prayers In Jesus Name Please Help

16. Victoria SMITH | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Watching the Doctors today they mentioned regarding pain medicine to only get it from one doctor. I am upset they did not say anything about it being a FELONY FOR DOCTOR SHOPPING AND IF YOU DO GO TO MORE THAN ONE DOCTOR AND GET NARCOTIC PAIN MEDS YOU ONLY NEED TO SHOP ONCE AND THEY WILL CATCH IT SOONER OR LATER AND YOU WILL GO TO JAIL!! THIS IS NO JOKE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A LAW ABIDING CITIZEN NEVER EVEN A TICKET AND I DID IT ONLY ONE TIME AND THE NARCS CAME TO MY HOUSE AND ARRESTED ME. DON’T BE FOOLED THE PHARMACY HAS TO GIVE THEM RECORDS ON WHO IS GETTING THESE MEDS AND THEY DO WATCH YOU. DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID. IT WAS HORRIBLE TO GO THRU. STICK WITH ONE DOCTOR ONLY FOR YOUR PAIN MEDS AND IF YOU ARE ADDICTED CHECK OUT THE MED SABOXEN. (NOT SURE OF SPELLING, ASK YOUR DOCTOR) IT HELPS ADDICTS GET PAIN RELIEF WITH OUT BEING ADDICTING. I PLAN ON STARTING THIS TREATMENT FOLLOWING MY LAST MAJOR SURGERY. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. I HOPE THE DOCTORS TELL ALL THE VIEWERS HOW SERIOUS IT IS TO DOCTOR SHOP.

17. elizabeth | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Dear Dr. Phil ( & Others),

18. elizabeth | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Dear Dr. Phil ( & Others),
    I saw your show of the little people having brain operations. I really wish I could have helped in any way ( which I cannot do since I am not a dr). I just wanted to tell you that i’ve had epilepsy since i was born & it took until I was 33 yrs old that an operation was done on me ( in an emergency case). I was 1 of the first people they tried it on & it had worked for me, but it took a few years before it all disappeared & I got back to normal. My case was different than what I saw on TV — mine was left side of brain ( pituitary — left temporal lobe). I am on disability now & a lot better than before, yet it may still bother me many times since i am still restricted at some things or still fear some stuff. I wish these operations were known a long time ago. I really wish I could see or just talk to 1 of you to let you know the stuff a person goes thru & the recovery & memory losses, etc. I saw 2 different shows ( with you guys ) about this! It just struck me right away! I really wish I could tell you what happened back when I went thru all this trouble, then finally got the help I needed. I cannot work, yet I do talk to others with familiar trouble & do lots of stuff that people think we cannot do — plus how shocked people are when we tell them the medical trouble we have & cannot believe it since we can do what they do. I cannot explain it. I have seen so many high drs here in Canada & read so much stuff on all of this. I can explain a lot of stuff to other people with same trouble. I know that some people cannot be helped — depending on which part of brain is effected. I just wish I could talk to you guys to let you see how these new operations do help. I am restricted to certain things yet & am on just a couple of pills now, but I am a lot older now & have other trouble with old age, etc., so I do not work. these drs here have helped me for years & I can still talk to them if I want for any reason. It has been 22 yrs now. I wish there was a way I could talk to you of this stuff & how the new stuff REALLY does help. Please remember ( as I was told over & over) — change your pills after so many years ( or you can go off of them slowly), get your sleep & rest & watch what you eat or do! I could say so much stuff, but you guys probably know all that i’d like to tell you. To me — I wish this would have happened when I was still real young instead of when it was too late - I may have worked my life instead of being on disability. I even had nervous breakdowns & a stroke or other injuries during seizures — you probably wouldn’t even know it if you just saw me walk down the street. I keep wishing I could have helped long time ago after I had that operation. I did in some ways, but it is not enough for me yet. I do prove that we can do just the same as others, yet in some cases may stil be restircted just a bit. I wish I could tell you more & more. But there is just way too much. If you guys were up here, I would have went just to talk to you ( not publicly) to tell you all that I went through & let you see how I am now. Keep up the good work! Help those others that need it & try to get it done real soon before it is too late. Let them know they are just as normal as others. I would not be able to go see you because of $$ & restrictions of help right now. I hope to see you 1 of these times thinking I can help you with any info since I went thru it all 22 yrs ago. Please write back if you want to. My e-mail address is at the top. Please do not give it away or tell anyone of me — this is between you & me right now. Thank you. I will keep watching you!

19. Marie | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I have watched this show a for a few days now. I thought that this show would be more informative and realistic. It looks like a big infomercial and talk show.

20. Lisa Tautfest | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Hello. I suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia. A painful neurological disease that has affected my life. You never hear anyone talk about this illness but it is extremely painful and many many people suffer from it. I have had three different surgeries to alleviate the pain that I have bilaterally and still I have to take many pain killers every day just to get out of bed. It would be great if this could be a discussion topic just so that more people knew about TN. I am also considering a Motor Cortex Implant but would like to hear more info on this.

    Thank You

21. Debbie | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Hi Vicky, have you found the answer, if you have can you share?

    Thanks

22. Nikki | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I wish to comment on your segment about ECT. This treatment saved my mothers life 6 years ago. I did a lot of reading on this at the time, as my mother was so depressed she couldn’t make decisions for herself. I had to obtain power of attorney to make the decision to have this procedure done. Many medications were tried prior and nothing worked. After two ECT treatments she responded and with meds. she regained her life back. Now, 6 years later she is 78 years old and the life of any party. I was irritated by Dr. Masterson’s very negative opinion about ECT. Afterall, she is an OBGYN, I doubt if the subject ECT comes up in her field very often.
    It does have its’ merits and can be an option that works.

23. Jody | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I am 52 and disabled. I have diabetes, hbp, and have lost 80% of kidneys. I also have depression, sleep apnea and grade 4 arthritis in both knees. I have had a heart attack, cataracts removed and fluid removed from knees several times. I did weigh 196# at 5′6” when I got out of hospital a little over 2 years ago. Now, I am hovering around 240#. I also have diabetic neuropathy in both hands and feet as well as high cholesterol. I take about 10 different medicines, including thyroid medicine. I used to walk, but my knees have gotten so bad, it is hard just getting out of bed. The psychologist I saw to be determined for disability said I have the body of an 83 year old woman and he would be depressed if he was me. I want to get healthy again and have a good life. I used to work 7 days a week for 20 plus years raising my 3 boys and now I am too tired and hurt to much to enoy them or my grndchildren. I have tried 1/2 of the phen phen, ionamin, xenical and south beach diet and weight watchers. I used to go to curves until my ortho doctor took me off the knee machines. I want to have lap band surgery, so that when I need the kidney transplant, my stomach fat is gone (which my doctor said needs to be done). Is there any hope for me?

24. sharon | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Some kind of suction, laser machine, she looked really good, and they’ll do it for her for 1 year.

25. patricia galea | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I watched your show today for the first time and i had saw a commercial when you went to break about MY HIGHBRIDGE MOUTH and i was wondering if you could send me some information on that because i am a 33 year old woman and my teeth are in terrible shape i am constantly popping Advil for the pain because everytime i go to the dentist they make me cry everytime i leave. I wish i had taken better care of my teeth, when i was twelve yrs old i had braces i also had a tooth at the roof of my mouth so i had a thing attached to my roof so that the tooth could move back into place i also grew up on a farm where i drank well water which i had heard is actually not good for your teeth and that is what i think also contributed to me having weak teeth. I’m not quite sure though. I am very ashamed to smile i cry all the time because of my teeth and i think i am actually causing more problems to my health because of all the Advil i pop when i do have pain. I just want to live a normal happy and healthy life with my children and my husband, I wish that i had someone could sympathize and understand what i am going through and i also wish that there was someone out there who is willing to help i don’t work but my husband does and we do have coverage but it’s only $1500.00 and the work that needs to be done on my teeth is worth alot more than that i am also fed up with root canals and i have just basically given up because i know that without help, sincerety and understanding from someone who knows what i am feeling and going through without it always coming down to money especially when it also is affecting your health which i think is more important than money
    COULD YOU PLEASE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I AM VERY DESPERATE
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
    Patricia Galea

26. Steaven Hall | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I have not watched this show until today, I am aware of it and just wasnt interested in the “fluff”. The reason I watched this time is due to one guest that has a rib deformation that is caussing her physical and emotional pain. The doctors fix; acupuncture and pain management? Give me a break. The same show they shows some real medical marvels involving the brain and they cant even at least mention maybe fixing this womans rib physically?

27. Steaven Hall | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    oops, I should proof read…

28. Marie | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I have been considering getting some Lipo-Ex
    done. I was wondering how safe is it and how long does it last??

29. Helen Howell | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    I have tried all I know to loose weight. When I was younger, I was able to do it. Now at a youthful 50, It is a nightmare! My sister is way over weight and is getting the lap band. I would like it but she says I do not weigh enough and with asthma and a VSD Mummur, they will not do it. It that true? I am about 5ft 1 and 200 lbs. My BP is great 120/78

30. Lynn Sindoni | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    The show should educate about Celiac. I have Celiac (unable to eat gluten) and our country seems to ignore the need for better food labels. By the way Celiac is an Auto Immune disease and not an allergy therefore labels can fail to say gluten as a ingredient. It also down plays the importance of the diagnosis. It affects many parts of ones life and body. For example fertility can be a issue, or bone thinning and even cancer. Celiac was discover late in my life and it has taken away my health in many regards. Educate and inform, the show has a great purpose and platform for debates in health care. Thank you.

31. Charlene Wynn | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Ever since I was very young (I am 69 y/o now) I have had spasms in my legs which the doctors now refer to as Restless Leg Syndrome. What causes this, and is there a cure for it besides a “pill”. Now the spasms are also in my arms and back at night. It usually starts in when I am sitting. It feels like consant electric shocks shooting through my body especially as soon as I go to bed so that I cannot get to sleep. Sosme nights, no pain pills, hot showers, anxiety medications, or othing else stops them until I am so completely exhausted. I would like a reply as to what I should do to get relief. Thank you.
    I am enjoying the new program very much after only three days.

32. Andie | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    Hi - I am not an expert but Motrin is 1 thing that worked for me . It was also recommended that I go on “the pill”. Look into these things (mind you I am not an advocate for the birth control pill but I do empathize with your daughter. GOOD LUCK finding the answer that is right for you.

33. Andie | Sep 11, 2008 | Reply

    sorry, I was replying to Gloria McRaney re” her daughter

34. Aubrey | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    I caught a few minutes of your show for the first time recently; it was an episode on home birth vs hospital birth. I had my first two children in the hospital and my third (in May) at home. I realize that doctors are watching with horror the growing popularity and attention to home birth, but are not understanding how to effectively address the trend. The young lady doctor can talk about the inherent risks of childbirth and the accompanying statistics endlessly, without making dent on the other side. The reason for this impasse is that doctors are failing to discuss healthy birth; birth as a natural physiological process. Eroding the trust of women towards the medical community are the high rates of intervention and c-sections. It is incredibly concerning to a healthy woman with a healthy baby. These trends indicate to us an ignorance of how to treat the vast majority which are low risk women. There is no doubt that you can handle every conceivable emergency, but can you respectfully sit on your hands and leave well-enough alone?

35. Kena Murphy | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    I watched your opening show on Monday and I saw the segment where Dr. Ordon did an eyelash transplant. My question is I have alopecia No hair on my head, no eyelashes, no eyebrows. Would I be eligible to have this procedure done the hairpiece is easy to wear and deal with but the lashes and brows drive me crazy. Let me know if there is hope for me in this area. Can you use a donor a parent, child etc.?

36. Melissa | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    Is there a website for this tv show?

37. lori | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    Dee,
    I have the same problem & was wondering the same. The ones on my eyelids I want removed & also would like to find out who to go to to have them removed. I have the regular brown ones, alot of “skin tags” on my neck, & some red ones. I hate them ! Help !
    lori

38. summer | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    I WAS WATCHING THE SHOW ON THE 11TH AND WAS TALKING ABOUT THE MIGRAIN HEADACHES. THE LAST ONE I HAD WAS ON THURSDAY MORNING , GIVING ME STROKE LIKE SYSTOMS. STILL HAVING THE RT ARM AND RT EYE VISION. HAD A CT AND MRI AND THEY ARE NEG. HOW LONG DOES THESE S/S LAST AND WILL THIS HAPPEN AGAIN? AND HOW CAN I PREVENT IT?

39. Cindy | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    Can you give your opinion the acai berry drink Mona Vie?

40. Keri | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    Could you have a show about perimenapause, menapause, so many of my friends are goig through such crazy affects from this that I am scared of goimg through it. They are everything from hot flashes extream mood swings and having their period go off and then on for months at a time. Sometimes they say its all month long. Sincerly Keri

41. mollie | Sep 12, 2008 | Reply

    Your daughter sounds like she has similar pains like I do. I suffered from bloating, painful heavy periods, and many other things that finally made me go to the doctor. The doctors told me I have a condition called endometriosis. Its where you develop scar tissue on organs in your body due to your period. It is very painful especially during your period. If I were you I would have your daughter checked for this because if it goes untreated then she can become infertile. Usually they prescribe birth control for this. It can help in most cases, others may need surgery like I did. Hope this helps.

42. Teri Malmarowski | Sep 14, 2008 | Reply

    I have been trying to find the channel that is carrying this program. I live in the metro Milwaukee area and have Time Warner Cable for my provider. I have check the CBS listing and it is not listed at the times you say it is. Please let me know where I can find it, really want to watch it. You keep advertising it on CBS 58, but it is not listed. Getting very dicouraged

43. Melissa | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I was disappointed regarding Lisa Masterson’s discussion with the three pregnant women and elective c-sections. She should not be advocating elective c-sections. A woman is perfectly capable (medical issues aside) of delivering a baby vaginally. Promoting c-sections is a serious issue in this country. When c-sections happen, a woman is likely to have a repeat. Many insurance companies are denying coverage because of previous c-sections. She didn’t mention that the recovery time for a c-section is double that of a vaginal birth. Many times she demeans any form of natural birthing. She also gave a very dry view of selective termination in the case of multiple babies. I have to aplaud Dr. Travis for saying that a couple should take responsiblity when they now that fertilization can lead to multiple births and that we are playing God.

44. stephanie | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    Put her on a birth control pill. That’s the only thing that worked for me. Yaz is a good brand.

45. Donna | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I would like to comment on the topic of “Young Men Wanting a Vasectomy.” If young men and young women would only exercise sex in the context of marriage, then there would be no issues of “unwanted pregnancy.”

46. linda | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I have just started watching your show and they are very inspiring and i thought that maybe you could help me with my problems. A year ago we lost our house to a fire and all of our belongings, since that i have been a emotional roller coaster and my big problem right now that seems so little to the people on your shows is my skin. I have got phsorsis and egzima and what started in a small place it is now all over my scalp,leg,elbows,stomach,and breast. I have been to my dermatoglogist and he has perscribed me several things but they don’t do much. I dont go out anymore, I dont see anyone, I havent had sex in 3 years. It takes over your life… I loose so much hair everyday and affraid of going bald and really your hair and body is the thing you need to look good.(not sounding superstitual) But if you dont have that really what do you have. It has affected my daughters and mine relationship because i dont do anything. Sometimes i feel like ending my life although it would be dumb selfish thing. I used to be a lovable, beautiful, outgoing, funny person now i feel like nothing… Please help i can send photos which might help you. See i’m on medicade so it’s all genaric stuff they give you…. Waiting for a response i never usually get one back but at least i tried

47. linda | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    It well here is on cbs at 10:00am

48. kriski | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    An episode the other day had the lady doctor discussing the hpv virus and what struck me was the fact the doctor must have said umm umm umm almost non stop am I supposed to listen to this person as a professional ummm ummm umm. umm it does not sound professional ummm, or she is talking down to television viewers. ummm ummm only an observation. umm thank you.

49. Erika Vera | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I have 1 Q:

    Will it be easier for me to loose my Baby fat & weight from this pregnancy by having a Tubal Ligation right afterward?

50. Cassandra | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I am concerned about some of the advice Dr. Lisa is giving about prenatal care. She advocates prenatal sex, and the use of drugs during childbirth - but these can be very harmful to the mental health of the child later in life. It is all covered in the book “Dianetics”. I hope she (and the show’s viewers) will familiarize themselves with this information.

51. Neese | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I assume you have taken her to a GYN by now. He can diagnose what may be causing the clotting and pain. Sometimes he can put her a low dose birth control pill that will help ease the cramping and bleeding. That would be my first thing to do.

52. Pamela | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    Dr. Sear’s book on vaccines derives all of it’s information, according to the information in the books introduction, from the drug companies’ information packages. This is certainly not an unbiased source, especially since they are not required to report all of their findings to the FDA.

    A good book on the REAL story about vaccines and their ties to destroyed lives, disease, SIDS, etc., is by Hilary Butler called “Just a Little P Rick”

53. Laurel | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    Dr Lisa,
    You have a clear bias towards a medical intervention in pregnancy and labor. Needed or not. Clearly you think all women should have an epidural. Clearly you think that a C-Section is a better way to birth. It also seems clear to me that you have no interest in supporting women to make choices that are more natural. You are the kind of doctor who promotes fear of labor, rather than building women up, in a belief that it is something they can do.

    I don’t mean to show a bias on the other side, I mean, I got epidurals with my two births, I only wanted to point out that your bias is clear. Perhaps you wold consider finding a way to communicate more positively about the other methods of birthing a baby. I suggest a show on the may ways to cope with the pain of labor. Your show about home birth, was very discouraging. There are plenty of alternative options in which you and your baby can be safe, and the complications you spoke of were scary enough to detour a person from even considering other options, but the chances of them occurring weren’t mentioned and happen to very few people.

    I understand your concern for baby and mother…and I hope you understand my concern for a mothers mental well being, particularly for those considering a more natural birth experience.

    Laurel

54. Chantell | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I have seen your show AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU COULD help me. I have been really tired lateley and in alot of pain like I have the flu. I was wondering if I could have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis . Please let me know what you think because non of the doctors I have been to can figure it out they keep calling me a medical mystery.

55. Chantell | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I have been seen your show and was wondering if you could help me. I have been really tired and in alot of pain and I think I might have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. All of the doctors I have seen keep calling me a medical mystery, please help.

56. Carol Ramundo | Sep 15, 2008 | Reply

    I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW I COULD GET MY DAUGHTERS STORY TOLD ON NATIONAL TV. SHE HAS BEEN SICK FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS. HER WHOLE BODY IS SHUTTING DOWN AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO HELP HER. I HAVE BEEN EVERYWHERE FROM JOHNS HOPKINS TO THE MAYO CLINIC AND KNOW ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO HELP HER. PERHAPS IF SOMEONE OUT THERE HEARD HER STORY THEY MIGHT KNOW SOME OTHER PERSON THAT HAD THE SAME ILLINESS. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME. I AM SO AFRAID THAT I AM GOING TO LOSE HER.

    THANK YOU
    CAROL RAMUNDO MOTHER OF MELISSA RAMUNDO

57. Stella Dugar | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I have been having severe pain in my heart since 2003. Numerous EKG’s and Stress Tests has been performed on me however it all comes back normal. On September 5th I was taken to the Emergency room with chest pains. I was admitted and was given a Stress Test, Xray’s and Echo Cardio Gram Test was performed. While the ECG was being performed I saw on the monitor a loose skin flapping in one of the arteries as the blood was flowing against it. I asked the Technitian where that loose skin was and she told me in the artery. She told me the dr will explain it to me.
    The Dr. only told me my heart is functioning alright. Please help me because I am afraid this skin when it comes apart can block one of the blood vesels which can cause death.
    I was discharged from the hospital on Monday September 8th and I haven’t been able to sleep for the fear I might die. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

58. eugene | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I would suggest you call Dr Tent in MI. His number is:248-477-0380 people come to him from all over the country

59. amy medeiros | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    hello i saw your show today and i was wondering if you can help me? i’ve had a problem with boils for years and i break out with massive boils on my behind and hurt like hell. i also have some scaring from them. i was just wondering if you have know of anything that you could recommend that could make this stop for good or if you know what this is because i’ve been to doctors and they have no clue whats causes this. i would really appreciate if you could help me. thank you so much!!

60. Monica | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I would like to know, do you recommend colon hydotherapy? I have been a sufferer of constipation as long as I can remember. I notice the older I got, the worse it has gotten. A friend had recommended this doctor, she has a Holistic Center in NJ, and I’m about to make an appointment, but, before I do, I wanted to hear if you have any other recommendation.

    Thank You
    Monica

61. Beth | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the name of the laser treatment they did on
    Sept 10th. I came in on the very last moment of it. The web site doesn’t give any information about except inserts of the subjects of the TV show. The website needs some work. Not very informative.
    Thanks

62. Trish Stein | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I was disappointed in the Doctor’s response
    to ways to help painful periods. I no longer
    have them thank goodness (I am 56), but I suffered many years with very painful cramps with heavy blood clots, before finding relief. I agree that the heat pad works, but would like to add hot liquids like tea or warm milk and staying warm and taking Ibuprofen worked for me and made it possible for me to have a productive day at work or school. The old Modal, aspirin and tylenol never helped me. I realize that every woman reacts to periods in different ways. My PE teacher always made me exercise and didn’t understand it made my cramps worse. I wish I had known all of this when I was growing so I didn’t have to suffer so much. My mother and sister never had cramps, so they didn’t know how I suffered each month. Cold drinks of any kind only made my cramps worse.
    If Dr. Lisa’s advice didn’t help you try mine, I discovered it the hard way after many years
    of suffering.

63. Anna | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I was recently been diagnosed with bio-polar and have been perscribed nova-lamotrigine. The doctor said she perscribed this one rather then others as there would not be any weight gain. I have been training/body building for 17 years and she knew this would be a big deal for me. However, what happened when I started taking this medication, the one thing I didn’t want ..I gained 8-10 pounds. I would like to know is there something else I could take that is just as good as the one I was perscribed? I asked my doctor but she said this is the one that is most recommended..and did not give me an alternative. Also I checked out the side effects on line for this medication and weight gain is not listed for this drug. Can you give me an alternate that I could take, that has no weight gain…please, that would be great. I am at the point that I would rather not take the medication and I know that this is not wise..so help would be great.

    Anna

64. Jeanette | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    I am so upset I have sever pain the doctor I see told me that I have serve arthritis and fibiamialga the pain is so bad I can not set anymore then 10min, and I can not do the things that I used to do anything I do in the house or outside is very painful to me. I have taken a lot of medications and I am now on Fentnial patch 75mc. It works a little bit for the pain but not enough to were I am not in pain all the time. I also had two shots in my lower back they did not work. In fact the last shot I had made it worse. Now the doctor wants to do surgery but he told me that it is not 100% that it will work and I could be paralyzed to. Do you have any ideas for me.
    Thank you

65. Van | Sep 16, 2008 | Reply

    Keri,

    I am going on 54 and have been going thru perimenapause now for the last 8 years. The only thing I have is hot flashes and sleepless night. I don’t have the mood swing. My husband thanks for God for that. It is really not that bad. You might want to speak with your mother and see what she went thru. You might want to ask her when she start and how long it lasted for her. I have friends that went thru it within a couple of years, where as I am going into my 9th year of this. I didn’t know my mother so I have nothing to base my experence on, but my daughters will. Exercise really help with the hot flash, at lease it did for me.

66. JAM | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    TODAYS SHOW WAS A WAKE UP TO ALL PARENTS. THE MOM ONTHE SHOW SEEMED IMBARRESED BY HER DAUGHTERS WEIGHT I HAVE 3 GIRLS 17-19-23 AND THEY ARE ALL BIG GIRLS AND I WOULD NOT CHANGE A THING I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT MOM TAUGHT HER DAUGHTER THAT BEING LARGE BIG OR AS SHE PROBLY SAYS AT HOME FAT. IM SURE SHE HAS FRIENDS WITH TINY GIRLS AND GUESS WHAT THEY HAVE THINGS THEY DONT LIKE I HAVE SOME CHOICE WORDS FOR HER BUT THAT GETS US NO WHERE SO DANCE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND STOP MAKING HER FEEL THAT BEING BIG IS WRONG YOU HAVE THE PROBLEM YOU NEED THE HELP STOP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING I CAN TELL YOU BEING SORRY IS SOMETHING YOU WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH. OUR KIDS HAVE ENOUGHT TO WORRY ABOUT BUT USING CANCER WAS MESSED UP. I LOST MY DAD AT 18 AND BEING FAT OR SKINNY WAS NOT ON MY MIND WHAT A HORRIBLE THREAT CPS SHOULD BE CALLED YOU ARE MENTALLY MESSING HER UP. GOOD LUCK ANOTHER MOM

67. Larry Higuera | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Regarding today’s show (9/10/2008) and the young girl who started having procedures to lose weight at 12. This girl and her paents are emblamatic of what is wrong in our society and how they are so easily swaded by the whims and wishes of their children. This young lady, now 14, really had a lot to say about what she wanted while being totally unconcerned about what is good for her. The pathetic thing is that her parents were actually rallying her position. I realize that the show is not meant to be confrontational, but can you imagine how this was perceived when even professionals were cow-towed to submitting to this child’s wishes. The parent should be ashamed of themselves and professional acquiescing to such requests should be investigated. I’m pretty sure these parents would be the first to sue if anything negative were to happen during one of these procedures. Accordingly, someone should just say no to this child until she is at least 18.

68. Larry Higuera | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    The date of the show is 9/17/2008 not 9/10/2008.

69. Jen | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Did you know that the death toll from this vaccine is now at 20? This is not including all of the severe reactions. A good site to check out is 909shot.com if you want more info.

70. Jen | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Hi Carol, Have you spoken with anyone at Center for Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, CA? They quickly diagnosed my problem after I had been to the regular M.D.’s and specialist who had no idea what was going on. ( I had severe yeast (Candida Albicans) problems, as well as mineral deficiencies. Also, they have a weekly radio program on Sat. mornings, where you can call in and ask questions. Dr. Drucker, who works there is an M.D. and is very knowledgeable in alternative medicines as well. I will pray that you get some help, as I know there is a solution for your daughter. Jen

71. Jen | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    You can check out the 909shot.com website, which may be able to help you with adverse reactions.

72. Jen | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Hi Linda, I believe the answer to your skin problem would be helped by doing a cleanse. You may have a combination of heavy metal toxicity, as well as food allergies. I recommend that you seek out a natureopath for guidance, though there are many good books out there as well. Chlorella and fish oils would be very beneficial for your skin. Aloe and iodine supplementation as well. 90 percent of people don’t get enough iodine in their diets, which can effect the thyroid, thus causing your hair loss. Also check out the Center for Advanced Medicine web-site. They are located in Encinitas, CA and have a call in radio program on Sat. mornings, where you can ask their advice. Don’t give up hope. There is help for you. Jen

73. Lisa Bambu | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    to drs,
    I am 34 I have a 3 yr old son,I been trying to loose the baby fat from him since,I go up 7 down 2 -4 pounds,but cant seem to loose,I at 205,I want to loose 100lbs,I dont eat much,I eat turkey & egg beaters,what can I do?I know I dont get enough exercise,I do yoga,but I busy with work & my son & my husband is at school alot,please help me,
    sincerely Lisa Bambu

74. Jean Cooper | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    I am writing in regards to Brooke the 14 yr old that had lyposuction and wants to have her breasts enlarged, I am Naturally a 42J bra size and I am want ot let her know that having large Breasts will cause you more pain and medical problems in life then you can imagine.
    I have had large Breasts since Iwas 12 and I have had more back and shoulder pain then I care to wish on anyone.
    I wish I could a breast reduction unfortunately not everyone in life can afford such things so I live day to day with the pain I have from having large Breasts,trust me it is no fun and I recommend not to have your breast enlarged.

75. Rena' | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Thanks for having the show about liposuction on the 12 yr old girl. I live in Austin TX. and had a consultation with Dr. Ersek; I’m not surprised he would have a child this young have this procedure. He is know for having a pre-prom procedures for high school students and accepting patients that are very young. When I went to visit for basic liposuction about 2 yrs ago he suggested that I have extensive surgery (over 5 different areas and breast reduction). He seemed more interested in pushing additional surgeries. I went and got a 2nd opinion. The other doctor suggested a few things for me to do prior to surgery. I’ve lost weight, look and feel much healthier. I no longer need liposuction.

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76. Cheryl | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    I watched the show today, and the ER DR. said he could give the young girl a regiment to fallow that would help her loose the weight, I would like to know what that is. I to have tried so many diets only to fail and then gain that weight plus more. Since I tuned 40 eight years ago it’s been one health problem after another. Hysterectomy,blood clot in my lung, sleep acme, gurd, arthritis, now my stomach wont empty. I’m boarder line diabetic and have put on 83 pounds in the last eight years . For me diets don’t work , I’ve tried lots of them and the pills to , worked outs and even seen a dietician.The lap band would be great only insurance doesn’t think I weigh enough yet. I mean how much does a person have to weigh or do before they get help? I know I’m not the only one out there that can’t afford eighteen thousand dollars or more for the surgery. So what am I supposed to do?

77. Kim from B.C. | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    I was just watching the show on the girl that had lipo when she was only 12 years old. I can’t belive that her parents let her go through with it! To me, that is just plain dam lazy on the girls part and I’m horrifed that those parents allowed it! Then to boot, took her to Mexico to go under the knife again, and get the lap band! OMG!! The mother and father are making excuses of why they let her do it! I think that is such crap that she wanted her father to see her in a dress before he dies. Oh PLEASE!! They were very lucky that they weren’t attending their daughters funeral. I think Dr.Travis should have kicked them off the stage. They just didn’t get it did they! U watch, god forbid if something happens to that girl if she gets another surgery. They will be the first ones to be crying to the media…She was so young, the Dr. should have not allowed it, we didn’t know, and list will go on! Anyway, with that being said, I do wish the girl well and some words of advice, PLEASE! loose weight the natual way.

78. Miranda Patnaude | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    I am wondering about the show. My son was injured in a daycare when he was 5 1/2 months old, he is now 3. He has so many seizures a day, he is cortically blind and does not eat. What can I do to help him, even his doctor is stumped on what to do. PLEASE HELP US!!

79. Jean Cooper | Sep 17, 2008 | Reply

    Hey Carol,
    I am not sure what is wrong withyour daughter but have tried Vanderbuilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville Tennessee they have a great Childrens Hospital there and excellent Doctors and specialists Ican get you the number if you need.
    Jean

80. Anne Ashford | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I had the same problem as a teenager and my doctor put me on a low level birth control. The extra estrogen and progesteron helped with the heavy clotting and cramps. I only stayed on the pill for about a 1 1/2 years, but I never got these symptoms back. Might want to ask her doctor about this possibility.

81. Carolyn | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I really appreciated how the doctors in yesterday’s show really tried to stand up to the mom and daughter who got the liposuction done.
    It is so depressing to see how them parents are encouraging their daughter to get all kinds of cosmetic surgery done so she can be “happy”!!!
    I have a strong feeling that if her parents would give her affirmation and tell her how beautiful she is on the inside and out that she wouldn’t be desiring to look like some model!
    I agree with the person who said this is a wake up call to parents! LOVE your kids for who they are not what they look like and if you keep pouring out that love and not giving into every whim that they have they will have a great self-esteem and thank you later for saving them from all the foolish whims that they had!
    America seems to have definitely forgotten who’s in charge,the parents,not the kids!!

82. Sherry Evans | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    On today’s show (and I have only caught just a minute of it because I am working doing medical transcription at home), you are talking about how ERs are crowded and what does everyone think should/could be done about it, etc. I used to work in a hospital here in northwest PA. Initially, I noted that they had the same problem you are talking about, but they DID institute a clinic within the hospital for this purpose. People are so USED to going to the ER for most every little thing that it really puts a monkey wrench into the works. But when a patient comes in and is registered, unless it is something that the admitting clerk RECOGNIZES as something that should REMAIN in the ER, those patients are transferred to this other clinic within the hospital. Granted, it’s a lot of shuffling around, and there can be numerous people in the waiting area of the CLINIC, but at least those who are emergently awaiting care due to breathing problems, severe bleeding, or pain such that they would be taken to Surgery emergently….at LEAST there is a lot better chance that those patients will be seen much sooner and have better outcomes. I see this to be a real “positive” for our little hospital, and I think it is something that should be done in every hospital that HAS an Emergency Department.

83. donna renner | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I heard on the news that there is a now a scan for colonosopy. I am not sure of my spelling. They said it is less costly that the tradtional procedure.

84. donna renner | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I heard on the news that there is a now a scan for colonosopy. I am not sure of my spelling. They said it is less costly than the tradtional procedure.

85. Jodi Beck | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    Dr. Ordan,

    I heard something about candidates for a make-over and would like to share my story. I am a 42 year old mother of two. I have been suffering from acne all my life. I’ve tried Accutane, other remedies from dermatologists and regular facials, but can’t seem to keep my skin clear. I am careful to use non-comedogenic products as well. Products such as Proactiv give me a rash after a month of use. I have a personal training business and work part-time for a medical office. In all, I work 42-50 hrs. per week to support my children. I recently made a big decision….to consult a plastic surgeon as I feel that I most likely need a deep chemical peel to correct my skin as I have a lot of scarring and pitting. This decision was a big one for me because I tend to worry about finances and always put my children’s needs first. Shortly after I made my appointment I had appendicitis. That surgery alone made me consider canceling my appointment. But that wasn’t all. A nodule was found on my lung on the CT scan for the appendectomy which ultimately led to a right middle lobectomy. I am grateful for the appendicitis as it saved my life. The nodule was early stage 1 adenocarcinoma but my lymph nodes are clear. No chemo! As you can imagine, my finances are pretty tight. I have always been self conscious of my skin and would love to know, just once in my life, what it’s like to have beautiful skin. If I am not a candidate, could you please give me your opinion as to what the one single most effective procedure would be for me and the approximate cost? I will submit photos for you to evaluate at your request. Thank you for your help and consideration. Jodi

86. Sandra Konrad | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    sept.18, 2008

    How can you sit there and tell people that diet sodas or anything diet with artifical sweeteners won’t hurt you. They may not have proved it causes cancer. Methanol which is in aspartame breaks down into formic acid and formaldehyde in the body. Formaldehyde is a deadly neurotoxin. An EPA assesssment of methanol states that methanol ” is considered a cumulative poison due to the low rate ofexcretion once it is absorbed. In the body, methanol is oxidized to formaldehyde and formic acid; both of these are toxic.” The recommended limit of consumption of 7.8 mg/day. A one liter approx.1 quart aspartame-sweetened beverage contains about 56mg of methanol. Heavy users of aspartame containing products consume as much as 250mg of methanol daily or 32 times the EPA limit. The most well known peoblems from Methanol poisoning are vision problems an my son is a eye doctor.Methanol is a wood achohol poison All people have to do is gon to google aned put in aspartame and read how it got passed by the FDA It was used as a paint thinner that is what methanol is FACT. It may not cause cancer but what is it doing to the rest of your body. There is so much more to say.

    Thank You

    Sandra Konrad

87. Morah Malone | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I was watching the show about the BRCA gene test for cancer. Is this test usually covered by insurance? I would think the test is quite expensive. I know my family history concerning cancer is terrible. My mother died from breast cancer in her early 30’s, my twin sister died from leukemia at age 17 and my older sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in her 40’s.I would like to get this test and am prepared to take any measures to lower my chances of getting cancer.

88. amy | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    This show is absurd on the fear it is promoting. Have you blood tested and breast and ovaries removed prevent cancer that you may never never get? How many blood and lab tests are done incorrectly - fairly high. How many men are getting their balls cutoff to prevent testicular cancer?? Haven’t heard of any yet.

89. Teri | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    This is in response to the 16year old with heavy periods and cramps. I agree that probably is endimetrosis related. I too had the same thing when I was that age and was put on low dose birth control pills which helped greatly with the cramps and bleeding. Check with your OB/GYN. Good luck!

90. Miranda Patnaude | Sep 18, 2008 | Reply

    I would really like the number

91. Carol | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    I have a horrible snoring problem. It’s affecting the way I feel during the day, it’s affecting my relationship with my husband. I don’t have med. insurance until Feb. 2009. Is there anything I can do about this until I can see a doctor? Sometimes I wake myself up at night because of it and also its causing my mouth to be terribly dry causing me to wake up. Any suggestions?

92. Kallie Hanson | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    I was wondering if there is anything I can do to get rid of dark undereye circles? im only 22 and have had them since i was about 16 and can’t find anything that helps to get rid of them, and a lot of the times i can’t even cover them with make-up. Is there anything I can do?

93. Janny Van | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    This is in response to the 16 year old with heavy periods and serious cramps! I had the exact same thing as I was growing up…it was not endometrosis…I lived with this until I was 45 and needed a DNC…I also finally found out the reason…an “under active Thyroid” HypoThyroidisum! Had my parents been the good parents they should have been and allowed me to see an OBGYN…I could have been spared all this with a tiny daily pill!! “Ask” your doctor…GP or OBGYN to test your thyroid functions!!!

94. Janny Van | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    Sometimes strokes can not be found on CT scans or MRI’s. You can have a blood test to find out for sure. I have serious migranies and never heard of them causing strokes,unless you are on hormone replacement or birth control pills!! If you are prone to migraines you need to ask your doctor about taking hormones.

95. Janny Van | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    This could be Thyroid problem…usually underactive. I had this all my life and didn’t find it out until I was an adult. All I would have needed is a tiny daily pill! Usually 16 year olds are too young for Endometeiosis but there is always an exception!

96. Janny Van | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    Supposedly, what I have heard, you are born with all the moles you are supposed to have..if your going to get any. Any that come up later in life need to be removed ASAP. I would go to a good “cosmetic/plastic surgen only. I have gone to a Dermatologist and they leave scars! Or you could have HPV, you should get checked.

97. Anita | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    How can I get more information about the lady who lost 2 inch off her waist?

98. Sonia | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    I started watching the show when the you presented the child with the heart problem. But at the end of the show you presented a lady that has reduced the waist measurements in hours. How did she do it? I missed the information. Please send it by e-mail if it is possible. Thank you.

99. Lillian Howell | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

    I recently lost over 90+ lbs. to correct my diabetic condition after taking steroids and gaining over 100+ lbs. Yes, I am glad that I mastered the weight lost but now I have hanging skin around my thighs, arms and better yet my stomach and lower butt area is terrible. I walk and ride my bike daily. I lose weight but I look terrible in terms of the excess skin hanging everywhere. At first I could deal with it because I no longer have diabetes but I am in severe pain in my stomach and hip area where the skin hangs. I can not afford to have the cosmetic surgery so my question is what can I do?????????? I will do whatever it takes to remain healthy.

100. Joanne | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     hi I also missed the last part with the woman having lost inches of her tummy. would love to know more.

     Great show and watch every episode now. very informative and interesting. keep the good info coming please.

101. clark adkins | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     I also missed how the procedure was done, and would like to know more about it and the name of the procedure.

102. deb | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     I too am trying to find out about the collagen/Fromage(?) procedure. Where can we find ‘The Dr’s’ show on line?

     Thank you

103. Viola | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     Hi doctors I have been watching your show since the start, and I think it’s a great show and very informative. I want help in finding an imediate attention from a dermatologist, which I have failed to get. I am suffering from a severe skin rush accompanied with itching. At frist I had only two black spots under my breast, then it quickly spreaded under my armpits, thighs,around my abdomon, at the back of my legs espacilly around the joints areas and also between my buds. What really surprise me why can some one gets imediat appointment when in need of help. The emergency is not an option because the way the charge people is just incredible for me because I have no ensurance, but if I get a doctor’s appointment I will pay ufront in full for the visit.Thanks for your time and if you can help me with what to do I will be greatful. I forget to mension that latly I am getting a slight fever.

104. Ana | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     I starred watching the show late and y missed the part of the show with the information about the lady that has reduced the waist and hip measurements in hours. how did she do it? please if is possible send the information by e-mail. thank you.

105. Lisa | Sep 19, 2008 | Reply

     I want to comment on the short comments made last week concerning ECT (electro-convulsive therapy)
     I don’t think the comments were informative or fair. Dr Masterson was able to give her personal opinions but no other point of view of offered. ECT
     has changed over the past few years and is very helpful to some people who have not been helped by medications or other therapies. She said ECT has only a short term benefit. ECT can keep a person alive until another therapy can tried. ECT is very useful to decrease suicidal ideation during the period before medications are at therapeutic levels. I hope that you all would take another look at ECT. There are some dedicated Drs doing ECT with some life saving results. Thank You.

106. Kathy Smith | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     My questions is on the proceedure you did on Sept. 20, where the lady lost several inches from the waist and hip in just a couple of hours. What is this proceedure called and how much does it cost? Please let me know by emai.
     Thanks

107. Mandy | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     I’ve been an ER nurse on the night shift for the past 3 years in a Metro Oklahoma City hospital. I have been watching your show since it has started and I am HOOKED!! You guys are fun to watch and very informative. Dr. Stork I just wanted to say thank you for the comments you made regarding ER back up and overflow. Last year was one of the worst flu seasons I have seen (even though I haven’t been in this profession that long). You hit the key points on the nail head! We are already experiencing these kinds of overflows in the ER (holding patients) because the hospital is full and its not even flu season. I think what you said was important and if its possible for people to hold out and see their PCP it really helps us and allows us to take care of the critically ill. Coming to the ER in the early morning is also another helpful tip. We are slammed by 7 pm when I get to work with patients in the halls, multiple ambulances in the bay etc. and often is not slowing down all night. From triage experience, early morning is better. Also wish patients and family knew how hard we are working and that we get frustrated with the overflow and wait times as well. Most staff are often working with the same type of flu symptoms the patients are having because of staffing and nursing shortages. We have so much paperwork and criteria to meet on the legal realm of things that it also comes into play (we don’t like it but are required to do it and audited for it) constantly. We are doing the very best we can in the best way we know how to help them! Just want to say thanks again for bringing home that point on your show, look forward to seeing what else I can learn from ya’all. THANKS!

     p.s. Enjoyed watching you on the Bachelore but would rather hear you talk about medicine and show your smarts:)

108. Anita L. | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     Please send me information on the procedure
     where you take off 2 inches from waste. What is
     it called, and where do you go to get it done.
     Thank You.

109. Lois | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     I to did not get the information on the lady lossing 2 in. on her waist and hips.I live in western Canada, can you let me know if their is anything I can do for the same problem as the lady had,..Thanks for your help

110. Judy Bennett | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     I also would like to know about the procedure done on Friday. The one showing the women losing inches off her belly. What it is called and what Doctor in Jacksonville, Florida that does it.

111. Dianne | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     I keep hearing about “make-overs”… “Tell us your story, win a free make over!” If I could have anything made-over, it would be my mouth. Although I’ve worked full-time the better part of my adult life, sometimes working 2 jobs, but have not been able to afford much needed dental work. It’s embarrassing, because I work in customer service-front desk at a hotel. I also know the health factors, plaque in the bloodstream, etc. But no matter how it is explained to me, it is just not in the budget. When people discuss various celeb’s-her lips, legs, breasts, small waist, etc.-I think, “I want her mouth!” In Jax., I looked into a Dental College, but it cost as much as going to a regular Dentist’s office. A local homeless shelter was offering dental care on the news, but their way of handling a “bad tooth” was to just pull it! Any ideas? I’m 49 and this isn’t getting any better. I actually have dreams about my teeth crumbling in my mouth!

112. Mary Ann Daly | Sep 20, 2008 | Reply

     Can you tell me what the procedure is called that helped the woman loose inches off of her waist and hips, and who would I see to get it done? Thank you

113. van | Sep 21, 2008 | Reply

     Want information on the procedure where you lose inches off the waist and hips. please email me. Anyone can post a reply if they know the answer . thanks

114. Anthony M Zbikowski Sr | Sep 21, 2008 | Reply

     I was very disapointed that the doctors show which discussed MS as a disease that for some “unknown” reason atacks the meylin covering of the nerves in humans.

     Why I am upset, is because there is a well known and increasingly diagnosed infectious disease, responsible for the symptoms which of course have been in my opinion incorrectly labled with the general term of MS. Waxing and waneing or remitting and returning MS variety or any of the other catagories that are misdiagnosed as MS are as I said increasingly being attributed to the infection of a Borelia Burgdorferi Spirochete which likes to nibble at the meilin covering of the nerves in every nervous system we humans posess.

     ALS patients have also been found to be infected with lyme disease and or some form of TBI(tick borne infection) yet which manifests itself and its symptoms as usually pertaining to ALS. I myself was incorrectly diagnosed initially with either ALS,LUPUS,MS,ankylosing spondilitis,post polio syndrome or what have you early on in my experience. These mistakes and the furthering of the mistakes of the comments made on the DOCTORS SHOW do nothing but harm to those patients who will undoubtedly be convinced by their medical professionals that MS is the diagnosis and there is no known etiology which causes this unfortunate wasting away of muscles in a child especially.

     It is also unfortunate that the “DOCTORS” on this show have not heard of the way a spirochete may morph into a cystic form when trying to hide from detection or when going into “remitting or waxing” asymptomatic forms. Of course when the cyst is then broken and the spirochete is released there would leave an open spot in the meilin covering of the nerve on which it happened to be attached.

     Pleas doctors, try and get at least these two diseases out of the closet as more and more researchers are needed to find and identify previously mysteriously missunderstood causes for among other things MS, ALS, RA, DJD, LUPUS, Fibro Myalgia, chronic disease….etc et al….

     I would be more then happy to come on your show and debate my records of misdiagnosis of some of these diseases and some of the reports I have which will at least better inform mothers and fathers what to be aware and warned of, the least being the identification and proper removal and corresponding treatments necessary so as NOT to have their children live a very painful, debilitating, parallyzed life. Very possibly NEEDLESSLY!

     This continued controversy has gone on WAY TOO LONG at the detriment of many, many physiologically and psychologically ill children and people of all ages.

     Just how many of the children in the suburbs that have committed these horendous crimes of murder and suicide have ever been checked afterward or preventively for any TBI(tick borne illness)which can and does affect the minds of the young as well as every age group of humans.

     Are you aware for instance that the mother tick is able to pass on the diseases she carries in her gut to her offspring?

     The mothers of humans have also passed on these terrible diseases in utero and have not been aware of this because they may have been asymptomatic.

     Are you doctors aware that these diseases like babesiosis and bartonella are not even checked for whenever blood donations are collected? This and many other co-infections I call TBI’s may well be responsible for an epidemic of a pandoric like pathogens infecting the entire earth while professors in at least two medical societies the IDSA (who has been cited in court by the Connecticutt Attorney General for malfeasance and conflicts of interests as well as fraud. The ILADS foundation is the conflicting organization which was even called in to treat our tick bitten and infected with one or more diseases present President of the United States of America?

     Two bills are now on Capital Hill that would, if passed dedicate more funds for research and education of this epidemic that infects an estimated 230,000 people in the USA alone, every year, and is increasing even as we speak.

     Please, in God’s Name! Bring all of this to light. Many people worldwide are comitting suicide due to the many painful manifestations of this disease. Not to mention the many psychological manifestations that have previously been attributed to either innate or environmentally responsible rearing or BEHAVIORAL excuses for abhorrant, violent, Rage like behaviour costing us our children in many schools here and around the world.

     Please help, you all have the unique ability to get the word out about this pandoric epidemic we face every hour of every day, here in America and Worldwide!

     Much like AID’s…we that suffer from these diseases need a voice…a champion….

     Won’t you please “Do no more harm” by NOT ignoreing my pleas?

     Thank you

     tony z
     126 Beechwood dr
     safety harbor fl 34695
     727 712 8033

115. Carmel Beaver | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Please send me the name of the procedure that takes inches off your waist and hips in just a few hours. Also, the name of the “3 day recovery facelift”
     Respond via email please.

116. Carolee | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Would like information on Fridays show on the weight loss procedure Thank You.

117. April | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     This show is absolutely ridiculous. It is uninformative, incomplete and inaccurate. It is a bunch of dead-end doctors who obviously don’t care enough about the true practice of medicine to conitinue it in the real world and instead would rather host a talk show preaching half-assed discussions about medical issues to vulnerable viewers.

     It is a crock of —-. I hope people who watch this show don’t rely on any of the information they give out. This show is just wrong and a waste of time. If they really want to help, how about canceling the show and taking the PROFIT and the salaries PAID to these dead-beat “doctors” and donating it all to a true medical cause like cancer or IV research. But of course it’s all about money and that would never happen.

     Word of advice: Go to YOUR REAL DOCTOR if you have any true medical problems or need information!!! This show is meant for nothing more than ENTERTAINMENT - if they were providing any truly groundbreaking or important information, don’t you think it would be broadcast at a time when people would be home to watch it and not at 2 o’clock in the afternoon when everyone is still at work or school? Craziness…

118. Carolyn | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Man,why are you being so vicious April! If you don’t like the show fine,but I don’t see where you have reason to be so mean about it.What exactly do you see as being so wrong and inaccurate with the show? You didn’t state any facts,all you did was rail against how its stupid.You are entitled with your opinion,but I don’t see why you have to be so nasty about it.

119. Vicky | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Please do a show on the painful & increasingly disabling condition of Fibromyalgia. Why is it on the increase? Could it possibly be related to menopause? Is it really a rhuematic disorder or could it be neurological or a combination of both?

120. YLopez | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Please send me the name of the procedure that takes inches off your waist and hips in just a few hours. Also, the name of the “3 day recovery facelift”. Where is it done in Northern California?
     Respond via email please.

121. YLopez | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Please send me the name of the procedure that takes inches off your waist and hips in just a few hours. Also, the name of the “3 day recovery facelift”
     Respond via email please.

122. Nitha | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     Is there something new you can do about about Port-wine stain on african american because the lazer don’t work. I tried lazer it would take eternity before I can see any progress. Thank you

123. Nitha | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     this prt-wine been on my face since I was born. Please helpppppppppppppp!

124. Angie | Sep 22, 2008 | Reply

     I recently had a miscarriage at 9 weeks and feel that I was also suffering from prenatal depression. I have never had depression, but I do have 3 children and have never felt angry or sad with them. I am wondering if this could have contributed in any way to suffering the miscarriage and if there is risks of recurrence (of the depression) once we are pregnant again?

125. Carolyn | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     Very sorry to hear of your miscarriage,I know that has to be tough!
     I hope your depression doesn’t come back and that you can get some answers.
     I would like to make a suggestion to the people that operate this website.Why not put the new posts at the top of the page instead of the old ones.That way we wouldn’t have to scroll down so far to read a new post.Just a suggestion

126. D | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     Actually people die from Tylenol every year. Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of acute liver failure in this country. Everything that we put into our bodies is risky. Used inappropriately in an inappropriate patient all medications can be harmful.

     Because of genetic and other variations within the population some number of individuals will always be harmed but treatments that help the vast majority of people. EVERY treatment or prophylaxis that you take needs to be evaluated for risk vs benefit.

127. Wayne F. Deeriing | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     T.W.I.M.C. - The Drs.
     I watch your new program daily unless I have a prior commitment. I do miss some episodes due to my health and have several questions on my mind that you could answer if you would be so kind . Please email me so that I do not miss the program which answers them.
     Thank You,
     Wayne Deering, Safety Harbor, Florida, 34695

     For Drs.

     How many of each item/fruit/vegetable or what size or weight of each item is required for good health and would be enough to meet government standards ?

     If the fruits and vegetables are COOKED instead of RAW, how much less of the nutrients do we get ? What % do we get from the cooked veggies ?

     Are Government standards accurate or are there OTHER standards that may have more accurate values ?

     Can You name which advertized remedies or supposed cures or fixes are more fraud than helpfull ?

     Can You name which ’shots’ are indeed helpfull for individuals and how much they should cost on average for an average person ?

     Since there are more phony claims for products than tried and true genuine proven results, can you direct us to a web site that can distinguish the difference and show us which product can help us and which is more hype than help ?

     They say broccoli and cabbage will help prevent bladder disease but only if eaten raw ! Is this true ? What about COOKED portions ? How large a portion is satisfactory.

     Are vegetables almost as healthy in the cooked state as when they are raw ? What is the difference percentage wise ?

     How long can you keep vitamins on the shelf or in refrigeration and have them potent or how much do they diminish after how long ?

     How much TV coverage of health topics can er believe in ? What is accurate and what is not ?

     What can you eat a lot of that would help you lose weight and fill you up so that you won’t feel hungry ?

128. kimberly | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     I was wondering how too communicate direcly too the show about a series of medical issues.
     I am a 20 year old female who feels that I needs ans desirves more answers than I have been giving. I feel that they would really help in telling me medically what can be done for me and if it I would benifit. Im at the point that Im very concerned and in srious pain. I know that im in control of my health and it is really up too me to get the answers or suggestions that are too be giving. I really would like too get some advice as too what they would sugggest.

129. kimberly | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     and;serious lol

130. George Velazquez | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     Hi Doctors:
     I want to say first of all I am so pleased you have such an informative show on day time TV. AWESOME. I saw your going to have a story on a young arm amputee. I am a leg amputee who can’t wear a leg cause my leg bone is kind of short but I do have movement. My question is would it be possible to do a fat relocation to give me enough skin mass on my leg stump to make it possible for me to wear a leg? I have 3 1/3 inches from the hip, and some good skin that I can stretch. Can you help? I would love it if I could wear my prosthetic leg again.

131. Becky | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     This is for Beth Tag

     I was having joint pain and fatigue and no ambition for a few months. I have a nineteen month old and thought it was from being a new mom. The Docs did some tests and found out that my thyroid wasn’t working. This could be a scenerio for you. They figure it was from being pregnant and all of the symptoms I felt, I related to being a new mom. Might be worth looking into. Good Luck

132. Erin & Chris | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     Ok Listen!!!!! I’m watching the episode about precocious puberty and
     1st of all 1. Someone should tell that little girl she’s beautiful and that she doesn’t look so “different” she just looks a little older. You guys can talk about the severity of the condition without congratulating over and over again for having high self esteem even though she looks so different. This isn’t exactly a society that discourages “over developed” women. And for acting purposes, you guys are all really really hot, but the attempts at “they’re stupid” was really unconvincing. Thats all. Love the show!
     p.s. Tell her mom she’s a bit1h, and that when kids make fun of you it defiantly doesn’t help when you put them in a tv show about how much your life sucks. Stop acting so tortured she would probably be alot happier if you didn’t remind her how different she is. Bottom like SHE JUST LOOKS OLDER!!!!

133. Bob Bauer | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     You guys could have given a better answer regarding cold sores. Abreva! This stuff is OTC and works very fast. Expensive .07 OZ = $20. However, this really works great. Look into it…

134. Miranda | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     I found it interesting on today’s show that you did not even discuss that childhood obesity can BRING ON early onset puberty. The child on the show was clearly obese. Yet, all you talked about was the early onset puberty…..there is another whole other side to this story and perhaps the family is not so “not to blame” after all. See:
     newslocale.org

     Childhood Obesity Signals Precocious Puberty in Girls

     Girls who are overweight or obese as toddlers face the risk of precocious puberty, according to researchers at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. The researchers said that obese girls having high body mass index (BMI) score at the age of 3 were most likely to reach puberty by 9 years of age and start menstruation before age 12.

135. michelle | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     I have bipola. I would like to know if there is any way to treat this with out taking meds? I am one person who does not like taking meds all the time. Because of the side of affects of the meds, would it be ok. if I stop taking the meds Iam on. Thank you Michelle

136. Mary McIlhargey | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     While pregnant with my son, I was told the reason for my heartburn was because he was pushing my stomach up into my chest so to speak. Well it has been a year since he was born and I still get massive heartburn and I dont believe that my stomach has went back into its original place. Is this normal?

137. kukla | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     Hi! DId everyone watch the show today. I was not able to. I wanted to find out, is there a way to get the show on tape or DVD?

     I really wanted to hear what they had to say about nose job without surgery.

     Thank you.

138. Jeannine Toepke | Sep 23, 2008 | Reply

     I’m a new mother of 5 month twin girls, I’ve been learning about making my own baby food, and have read to stay away from foods with nitrates. It also mentioned not to use water to mix cereal or other foods if you have well water. I live on a farm and only use nursery water for my babies, but what about when I give them a bath? Can some of those nitrates enter their pores and harm their body? I do use a water softener, and water salt.
     Thank you!

139. Vinaiya Suphasiri-Viscuso | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     I have been watching your show and enjoy it tremendously, every morning our dental office in Oceanside NewYork, turns on the flatscreens in each treatment room,to see Travis and the team talk about health issues and or makeovers. With that said, I was watching the series on eyelash transplant and would love the chance to have a makeover. If given the opportunity to tell my story and attach before and after pics of my eyes and I believe, I would be an excellent candidate. I’m on “facebook” a website that we can express ourselves on and find old friends, and although I look like I have pretty eyes I DON’T. I glue on the individual black lashes on. I hope I get the chance to tell my story and be on your show. It would be a dream come true. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
     Warm Regards, Vinaiya : )

140. angie burton | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     I’m 51 my son move out about 8 months ago,I lost my job of 19 years. I’ve always worked in a office dressed nice and cared about the way I looked. In order to survive and had to take a job in a factory which changed my so. I don’t care about me anymore.(can’t afford and no one care or notices me like they used to.) I’ve gained 40 pd, went through menopause can’t get it off. Aged fast. Now I’ve lost my job again because of the ecconomy.(being shipped out). I’ve been divorced since 1987 my whole life was raising my son and doing for others.Thats why I lost my job of 19 years. A judge released a child in my custody from jail. I hope I could help him to change his life around, to see what it was like to have someone care and love them. The Clerk thought I had to much power as a clerk and fired me. The boy felt like it was his fault and left. I always thought I’d have time for me and I’d find someone to grow old with. Now I feel it’s too late. No job, lost my looks and body and I have no one who needs me to take care of them. GETTING OLD SUCKS. THANKS FOR LISTENING. Love what all of you are doing. Good show

141. angela | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     I also have had a hysterectomy and I have severe adhesions in my abdomin and have had many surgeries for many of my organs. can i find the da vinci machine in NY.

142. George Velazquez | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     Hi Doctors I sent this yesterday abd I saw it is coming on tomorrow The youn man who lost his arm. Never Never give up here is why I lost my leg 14 years ago and well here I am today.
     http://www.dancingoutofthedark.com

     Hi Doctors:
     I want to say first of all I am so pleased you have such an informative show on day time TV. AWESOME. I saw your going to have a story on a young arm amputee. I am a leg amputee who can’t wear a leg cause my leg bone is kind of short but I do have movement. My question is would it be possible to do a fat relocation to give me enough skin mass on my leg stump to make it possible for me to wear a leg? I have 3 1/3 inches from the hip, and some good skin that I can stretch. Can you help? I would love it if I could wear my prosthetic leg again.

143. eugenia | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     Hi Doctors:

     I wanted to know if you get symptons from boarderline parathyroid disease? I have been told by two doctors that I have nothing to be concerned with at this time. Can you get back to me with your answer. Thanks

144. Steve kuehl | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     Hello doctors,
     I absolutely enjoy your show! I’m a 34 year old male from the state of nebraska who is suffering with lyme disease. I’m by no means bitter about my situation because my recover is going great but there are numerous patients with this disease who are not as fortunate. A year ago I couldn’t talk or walk and now would have to say I’m functioning at about 80-85% due to the treatment plan I’m on. The tests that many of the states use to determine lyme disease are completely out dated and inaccurate. Many doctors seem to think lyme disease is a regional disease and that ticks can’t cross state lines. I just don’t understand the logic in that. Before I was diagnosed I had a total of 17 doctors and specialists trying to figure out what was wrong with me in nebraska. Finally my family shipped me down to missouri to see a specialist(thank god they did!!!), who within the first half hour knew it was lyme disease. Later tests proved he was right and i began treatment. What followed was a complete nightmare!!! When I started feeling better I went back to the doctors who had tried to initially help me and told them my diagnosis with the idea of hoping to help someone with similar symptoms. Instead me and my family were basically laughed right out of their offices. I’m an extremely caring person and was just trying to help in case they ever came accross a case similar to mine. I didn’t want anyone to have to go through what I had been through!!! After some research, I found out what the word lyme means to the medical community…absolute TABOO!!! I think I would have been better off telling these doctors I was going to kill their first born child than even mention the word LYME. My question is not out of angry or bitterness but a real concern. Why will noone admit or even talk about lyme disease without some sort of apprehesion or doubt of disbelief in the medical community?

145. Sterling Carter | Sep 24, 2008 | Reply

     Your show is outstanding, thank you! My questions is, I have a 17 yr old daughter that grows an unusual amount of body hair to include facial hair, ie, sideburns, mustache and beard. I am constantly taking her to get waxed but it seems to grow back faster and faster. Is this a disease or is there something else we can do to keep the hair from growing