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Use this feature to "Ask The Visiting Nurse" a question by e-mail or our online form. New Questions & Answers will be posted here. Your question may relate to any health or preventive topic, such as aches and pains... medications... vaccinations... nutrition and weight management... blood pressure... or signs and symptoms of heart attacks, strokes and other disorders. You may also ask about VNSW and its home health care services, or pose a question about insurance coverage as related to home health care.

VNSW has its own on-staff physician: Dr. Albert L. DeMartino. Dr. "Al" provides medical backup for our staff and for you.

Due to the volume of questions VNSW receives, inquiries may not be responded to individually. Please check here periodically to determine if yours is one of the questions answered. Questions with the broadest appeal and/or most timeliness will be the ones most likely answered. Selection of questions for reply online is at the sole discretion of Visiting Nurse Services in Westchester, Inc.

"New" Questions & Answers

I am male, 45 and recently have been feeling frequently dizzy. HDL=27 (down from 38); LDL=98; triglycerides=390 (up from 98) What's going on, possibly hypothyroidism?

Is it OK to consume alcohol while on penicillin?

I am a 26-year-old female, very active and eating healthy. Lately I have been experiencing pulsing in my ear. When I gave blood yesterday, my blood pressure was high at 150/92. Usually my pressure is normal. Can you please tell me if the pulsing is a symptom of high blood pressure or if possibly there is something else wrong?

I am 27 years old and have been on ortho tricycline for about 9 years. I want to go off the pill and was just wondering if, after I am done taking my last pill in the pack, I can just stop? What are the side effects of going off the pill?

Disclaimer: All information published by "Ask The Visiting Nurse ONLINE" is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as a substitute for advice by your physician. You are advised to consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations appearing here.

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