Health & Wellness - October 2011 Archives

Can Treatment Effectively Manage Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?

October 28, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband is 82 and has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis and is now on medication. What is the progression of ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 28, 2011

Can Steroid Creams Help With or Even Cure Skin Inflammation?

Steroid Creams Can Help with Skin Inflammation but Are Not a Cure October 28, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it true that using steroid creams can thin the ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 28, 2011

Early Treatment for Bacterial Meningitis Results in Better Outcome

Early Treatment for Bacterial Meningitis Results in Better Outcome October 21, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: The stories about meningitis I hear in the ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 21, 2011

Variety of Causes Can Be at Root of Rhabdomyolysis

Variety of Causes Can Be at Root of Rhabdomyolysis October 21, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: What is rhabdomyolysis? How common is this condition, ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 21, 2011

Physical Therapy and Appropriate Foot Support Can Relieve Heel Pain from Plantar Fasciitis

Physical Therapy and Appropriate Foot Support Can Relieve Heel Pain from Plantar Fasciitis October 14, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: Are there any tried-and-true ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 14, 2011

Can Low Iron Stores Lead to Iron Deficiency Anemia?

Low Iron Stores Can Lead to Anemia Not Addresses October 7, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: A recent blood test showed that I have low iron stores. Does this ...

By Shawn Bishop • October 7, 2011