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For about the last year I've been under the care of a cardiologist. During this time I've had dozens of tests done, some multiple times. I have yet to receive a diagnosis, or a referral to a different specialist. The cardiologist has not followed the recommend differential diagnostic process for the condition I have, having neglected two of the most common causes. This is beside the point of the most troubling incident that happened while receiving care from this physician.

Earlier this year the cardiologist put me on a medication, and over a month increased the dose beyond what is recommend (off-label). The problem being that dosages at the level I received are toxic. I ended up hospitalized, and may have irreparable heart damage because of it. My physician did not tell me he was prescribing off-label, and actually blamed my "life stress" for my hospitalization. This physician also did not do the appropriate blood tests prior to and after prescribing the medication, and increasing the dosage. Under the care of this physician my life has fallen apart. I had a fairly normal life a year ago, now I've lost 40lb (I was extremely fit when this started) and can barely take care of my basic life needs. Oh, and now I'm essentially broke because of all the medical bills.

I put a lot of trust in the doctor based on his resume, which now seems misplaced. To me it seems like obvious malpractice, but I'm hardly objective in this situation. What does the community think?

After 13 years of service (4.5 active) I'm getting medically discharged. There is no real support or liaison in my state for this process. I'm kinda in the dark about everything other than the date of discharge(which was just two weeks from the time I was notified, way to go G-1). My understanding is that only at 15 years do you receive a medical retirement and all the benefits that go along with it. Seems a little harsh to get put out at 13 years with just a swift boot to the ***. I'm well aware of most of my VA benefits, but does anyone have any knowledge of eligibility of Army/Guard benefits i.e. TriCare, Commissary, and so on?

I have a fairly diverse portfolio, but I have developed some intrest in trading comodities. The problem is that I don"t clearly understand how this market works. Could someone please give me a breakdow of how it works. If it helps I have accounts at both a traditional brokerage and a eBrokerage. Thanks.

While playing basketball about half an hour ago I suffer a sudden intnese pain in my outer left hip. While driving down the court I cut to the right and at the same time heard a loud cracking/tearing noise. I was dropped to the ground and slide face first across the floor. I thought someone had caught me with thier knee or elbow, this was not the case I was not in traffic. It felt very similar to be struck with a baseball. The after effects are deep aching pain, loss of upward and rearward mobility. There is no apparent bruising at this point but the area is tender to the touch. What just happened to me and what should I do?

All the ones I know are recognized and I can't search any on the web because it gets detected. This is really annoying, anyone got a known good proxy that can undermind this filter.

I'm a 31 year old male with Chrons Disease and my wife and I have just found out we're pregnant. My concern is whether Chrons can be passed (genetically) to our soon to be baby. I've read the up on this but I get different information from different authors. If anyone has some real world experience in this area I would appreciate if you would share your knowledge with me. Thank you.

I'm returning from a tour in Iraq and I have to attend a school at Ft. Stewart as soon as I return. I haven't seen my wife in over a year because I didn't take R&R. I want to fly her out to spend a weekend with me but I know nothing about the area. No one in my unit is any help either, no former 3rd ID guys here. I have no idea what towns are nearby, what airport is closest, or what there is to do in the area. Could someone please give me a quick run down and square me up.

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When ever I do an intense cardio work out I feel sick to my stomach afterwords. Is this normal and does anyone have an explanation for this?

Does anyone have a link or a down load of the 2008 AR 670-1 update. Thank you.

I'm trying to find a media player that is Vista compatable that will play just about anything. I have music and video files in all kinds of formats and WMP falls extremely short. Please advise.

I have a pretty bad case of tennis elbow and I'm wondering is there anyway to get over it without cutting back on my level of physical activity. I'm in the military and work as a mechanic so I constantly use my arm for work and also phsical training. Any ideas?

Help, Can somebody tell what form to use to document all of my soldier's information. Contact info, ETS, dependents, DOR, PT, and so on. I know there is one, but can't remember the number for the life of me. Thank you.

I've been out of he sport for about 7 years and I'm just getting back into to riding. There are a lot of new brands out there I don't recognize. If someone could give me the down low on whats whats that would be great.

Bought some honey cake at a store and it tastes so good I want to make my own. Anyone got a recipe.

Here's my situation. I've been fighting a disease for a few years and have finally got over it. Before I was sick I weighed between 215-225 pounds, now I weigh 192. I've got back in the gym and started lifting and doing cardio and put on ten pounds since mid september. I'd like to speed my muscle growth up to get me back to where I was. So my question is which are the best supplements on the market to take right now. Please only genuine insight, and no steroid advice.

I'm looking for something like you would find at an Italian cafe or resturaunt.

Just wondering, I'm a Veteran myself OIF2 04&05. Been asked to be in some parades, but that's not really my bag, I'd rather just serve in without recognition.

My wife has a friend who has come into some legal trouble. Nothing extremly bad, but some things that may make it so she loses her license to operate her three day cares. If this does happen she has asked up to take over ownership until she has her problems resolved. She's a good friend and we're more than happy to help if we can, but the question is what kind of tax liability are my wife and I looking at in this situation? Also if anyone knows, is there some kind of custiodial ownership out there that will prevent us from having to deal with any of these issues.

I'm having trouble coming up with recomended future duty positions for one of my E-5s. The soldier is a 63A (tank mechanic), and now with the two level maintainence restructuring of the Army there are very few duty positons for an 63A30. I have Sr. Mechanic, and Section Sgt., but I'm at a loss for the third. I feel positons like asst. operations NCO, DI, or some cadre positions are a cop out. Anyone have any ideas. This is an excellent troop, and would like to see him move up to a place where he can excel and gain some quality experiance.

Anyone out there that was on Victory in 04 & 05. I've been pretty sick since I got back, just wondering if someone else has had problems too. Something environmental maybe? Just a shot in the dark.