Author Archives: Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

About Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

CYNTHIA J KOELKER , MD is a board-certified family physician with over twenty years of clinical experience. A member of American Mensa, Dr. Koelker holds degrees in biology, humanities, medicine, and music from M.I.T., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and the University of Akron. She served in the National Health Service Corps to finance her medical education.

Making the most of OTC meds – ranitidine (Zantac)

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

If you’ve ever seen a patient bleed out from an ulcer, you’ll recognize ranitidine as a potentially life-saving drug. The same could be said of other acid-reducing over-the-counter medications, including Tagamet, Axid, Pepcid, Prilosec, and Prevacid – all if which … Continue reading →

Posted in Abdominal pain, GERD / Acid reflux, GI-gastrointestinal, Heartburn/stomach acid, OTC Nausea/vomiting meds, Over-the-counter meds, Slide show, Stomach problems, Ulcer | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Special Holiday Offer – 33% off and Free Shipping

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Special Holiday Offer – Only for readers of ArmageddonMedicine.net 33% off this must-have 5-CD set: Armageddon Medicine – Introduction and Overview Fish Antibiotics – What You Need to Know What to Do When Antibiotics Don’t Work How to Use OTC … Continue reading →

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Special Holiday Offer – 50% off Downloadable Thyroid Self-Study Course – Expires Midnight, December 31, 2011

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

HYPOTHYROIDISM – ANSWERS FOR A POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD Written for preppers worried about how to treat their thyroid condition at the end of the world as we know it, this 35-page downloadable self-study course by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD, offers more … Continue reading →

Posted in Armour thyroid, Blood tests, Current Offers, Hypothyroidism, levothyroxine, Synthroid, T3 and T4, Thyroid disease, Thyroid preparations, Thyroid tests, TSH | Tagged , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Armageddon Medicine on LinkedIn

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

With hundreds of professionals and other preppers joining our site, I have set up a forum on LinkedIn. Any LinkedIn member can join by CLICKING HERE.  Feel free to add your own thoughts to the discussions.  I’ve started with a … Continue reading →

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Protected: I.V.Fluids for Stockpiling

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Posted in Cholera, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Equipment, Medical archives, Medical Kit, Medical Professionals Only, Medical Supplies - see Supplies, Stomach flu | Enter your password to view comments.

Where to purchase professional medical supplies

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

A reader asks: My wife and I have been prepping for almost a couple of years now. She is a nephrologist and I am a PA though I am no longer practicing except in the stay-at-home-parent capacity. We have discussed … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Primatene Mist (2011-12-01)

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

Audio MP3 recording of important update on Primate Mist Click to listen: Primatene Mist Update (December 1, 2011) Related articles Primatene Mist With Chlorofluorocarbons No Longer Available After Dec. 31, 2011 (fda.gov) FDA to Primatene Users: Get Asthma Prescription Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Asthma, Asthma and COPD, Asthma/COPD, Lung disease, Medical archives, Primatene, Slide show | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness – Part 2

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on self-defense and medical preparedness is second in a series by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  I’d be very interested in comments from those of you who have … Continue reading →

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Protected: Recipe for insulin

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

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Self-Defense and Medical Preparedness – Part 1

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Cynthia J. Koelker, MD

The following post on medical preparedness is contributed by Pete Farmer,  who holds advanced degrees in research biology and history, and is also an RN and EMT.  I’d be very interested in comments from those of you who have served in areas … Continue reading →

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