Are you plagued by chronic lower back pain? Do you have an old injury that has reared its ugly head? Has desk work taken its toll on your neck and shoulders? If you’ve answered yes, then you may be a candidate for our new partnership discount with Knotted Therapeutic Massage. Owner and operator Brianna Crotinger […]
Discounted Ultrasound Rates
NIDPC Discount Health Network update! In maintaining the trend of adding benefits to our membership, we have recently partnered with Coeur d’Alene Ultrasound to provide our patients ultrasound services at significantly discounted cash pay prices. Travis and Trina Armstrong, owner and operator team, are ARDMS-credentialed and highly experienced in the science of medical sonography. […]
Which over the counter medications should I use for my cold symptoms?
Cold season is upon us. Many of us are confused when we venture into the cold remedy aisle at the local supermarket, looking for relief from our runny nose, cough, sore throat and aches and pains. The following guide can help you pick the right medication for your particular symptoms: Runny Nose: A runny nose […]
Corneal Abrasion
I saw a patient a couple of years ago who was driving with his window down when an insect flew directly into his eye, lodging itself under his upper eyelid. He attempted to remove it by rubbing his eye and then irrigating with tap water, but he was unable to dislodge the bug. When he […]
Bladder infection prevention and symptoms
Bladder infection is common, especially among women. If left untreated, it may progress to the more serious kidney infection. Practical tips for women to decrease infection frequency include increasing fluid intake, urinating immediately after intercourse, acidifying the urine with a vitamin C tablet once or twice a day, not delaying bathroom breaks long after the […]
What is a Cold Sore?
Ouch! Once you get a cold sore blister, odds are quite high that it will recur in the same spot over and over again for the rest of your life, sometimes up to a dozen times a year. Known as herpes labialis, it is caused by the same kind of virus that causes genital herpes. […]
Why am I Losing my Hair?
“Doc, I’m losing clumps of my hair in the shower!” Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common problem that most people will encounter during their lifetime. There are several causes of alopecia, and treaments for these causes can vary. Male Pattern Baldness – Male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss in men, […]
Fibromyalgia
“Doc, my muscles are always stiff and sore and I’m so tired. What’s wrong with me?” This is a common complaint that I frequently hear in my office, and it is often due to fibromyalgia. This chronic condition affects about 1 in 50 people and is more common in women. It is characterized by widespread […]
What to do for Shingles
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a localized, blistering rash which is usually quite painful and more common in those over 60. The rash usually lasts up to two weeks, but the pain can often continue indefinitely. It develops as a localized reactivation of chicken pox, which frequently occurred earlier during childhood. After the […]
Nursemaid’s Elbow
Nursemaid’s elbow is a common condition most often seen in toddlers and children between the ages of 1 to 4 years of age. Technically known as subluxation of the radial head, it is most often caused by pulling upward or outward on a child’s arm, thus dislocating the radial portion of the elbow. This is […]