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What would you do if . . . you develop chest pain?

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

You’re 45 years old.  You’ve been healthy – at least you think so. But suddenly, you awaken in the middle of the night with chest pain. You can’t call your doctor – nor any other.  You climb out of bed, … Continue reading →

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Medication stockpiling – what the government is doing

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

   There’s little sense in my duplicating information that is already out there.   So I’ve been looking around, seeing what the government is doing to stockpile medication.  I had assumed we have national stockpiles, but had never really checked into … Continue reading →

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What would you do if . . .

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

What would you do if . . . . . . a child approaches with a terrible-looking rash? . . . your wife is in labor and no help is available? . . . you develop chest pain and cannot breathe? … Continue reading →

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Premiere Author Interview with Dr. Koelker

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

David English interviews Dr. Koelker regarding her book, 101 Ways to Save Money on Health Care at: Premier Author Interviews Tons of practical tips for everyday living How to get more from your time with your doctor How to save … Continue reading →

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Egypt 911 . . . and other thoughts

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

Musings from a contributing dentist, Wade Hampton, tooth doctor. * * * Dentistry the way that I practice is an interesting experience. I really only schedule one patient at a time and if they do not show, I am free … Continue reading →

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Why Armageddon Medicine?

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

What if the unthinkable happens? World War III? Total economic collapse? Worldwide plague? A 2012 asteroid collision? Biblical Armageddon? Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid arthritis – cost and treatment considerations

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

Dr. Koelker discusses treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis. How to be your own doctor in 2012 and TEOTWAWKI / Armageddon. Continue reading →

Posted in Arthritis, Aspirin, Celebrex, Chronic diseases, Diclofenac, Humira, Ibuprofen, Medical archives, Medications, Naproxen, Naproxen (Aleve), NSAIDs, OTC NSAIDs, OTC Pain meds, Prescription Medications, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stockpiling medications | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Is it safe to stockpile influenza medication?

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

 Here’s one good thing that came from the H1N1 epidemic . . .   Image via Wikipedia With the 2009 H1N1 influenza scare, the FDA issued  an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for two antiviral treatments, Tamiflu and Relenza.  Although as of 6/23/2010 … Continue reading →

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Quick answers to reader’s questions

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

A few quick answers, details will take some research 09/24/2010     Yesterday’s questions covered a gamut of medical conditions, but can be broken down into several categories.  Here are a few prelimary answers, but each one deserves more attention, … Continue reading →

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Expired medications – are they safe? Interview with Dr. Koelker

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

Live interview with Dr. Koelker today at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Health, Wealth, and Happiness with Gary Pozsik. Listen live online at www.wgcv.net http://broadcasturban.net/player/wgcv/player.htm

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