Your Doctor Friends

Help! I Threw Out My Back! Getting Out of Pain (with Tom Lotus, DC)

Baby got back pain? Well, you’re not alone. 1 in 4 adult Americans have experienced acute low back pain in the last three months. So chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve experienced back pain and you know how debilitating it can be. It can also be difficult to find the words to describe what happened or what you’re feeling if you don’t understand how back pain behaves.

“I slept funny, now I’m stuck”, is the usual phrase we get from our friends when they’re experiencing back pain, so you can imagine the curiosity arising from that statement. The workup necessary to pinpoint the true culprit(s) of low back pain is tricky and nuanced.  So before you go texting a trusted doctor friend, or run off to the emergency room, we want you to listen to this episode so you can understand back pain a bit better.

In today’s episode we invited Dr. Tom Lotus to talk to us about back pain as he answers some commonly asked questions and walks us through how an appointment would go.  Dr. Lotus  is a chiropractic physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and he holds a fellowship status as a board certified chiropractic orthopedist, publishes prolifically, and loves to teach. Needless to say, this guy is highly qualified to be teaching about back pain; he’s who we reach out to when we need a trusted doctor friend’s advice.

Tune in to hear how to identify your back pain and ways you can treat it without having to take a trip to the doctors office!

Topics discussed in this episode:

[4:07] What it actually means to throw your back out?

[7:27] Dr. Lotus’ interpretation of sciatica

[8:35] When should someone seek professional help for lower back pain?

[11:54] What questions Dr. Lotus asks lower back pain patients to determine treatment

[13:30] What kind of answers do patients give Dr. Lotus?

[18:18] How to know if or when to prescribe medication?

[23:35] What does ‘it’s all in your head’ really mean?

[29:00] When doing extension movements make things worse for a patient

[35:02] Is it a waste of time to get an ultrasound or try and manipulate the pain in the early stages of lower back pain?

[38:53] Advice for people who are recovering from lower back pain

Connect with Dr. Lotus by heading to rushortho.com or follow him on Instagram and Facebook!

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Should I Be Worried About Monkeypox? + COVID & Polio updates (With Rob Citronberg, MD)

Another outbreak?!? What fresh hell is this?? Can't we all just get a break?

Before we sink into the depths of despair, let's consult with our friendly neighborhood infectious disease expert, Dr. Rob Citronberg. As Advocate Aurora Health’s executive medical director of infectious disease, Dr. Citronberg has been providing evidence based, valid, helpful information about disease spread and prevention for decades. Julie calls him "Chicago's Fauci"- although we all think he could do a MUCH better job throwing out a first pitch :)

Listen in as he talks Jeremy and Julie out of complete virus burnout. We discuss who may be at highest risk for contracting monkeypox, and who is eligible for vaccination. We also reflect on what we have (and haven't) learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as a society, and Dr. Citronberg explains some failures and potential opportunities for improvement for the CDC.

Come join us in the conversation, just don't forget to wash your hands ;)

Vaccines save lives. Ask Your Doctor Friends.

Helpful monkeypox article featuring Dr. Citronberg HERE:

https://www.ahchealthenews.com/2022/08/01/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-monkeypox/

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What Would YOU Ask Your Doctor Friend?

You may be thinking, “what the health is going on here?!”. We've made some changes, and we are SO excited to tell you all about them! Behold our rebrand as, “Your Doctor Friends”. 

Why the rebrand? We want to make it clear that we can sub-in as your doctor friends that you would text a burning question to if you only had our numbers…

It’s so great to have friends in different fields of expertise that we can depend on for instant trusted advice. A doctor friend is no different!. It’s hard to know where to turn for valid, unbiased, evidence-based medical information. That’s where we come in! And when we don't know, WE ASK OUR FRIENDS (and make them record a pod episode with us :)

We want you to submit your medical questions so we can address them here on this podcast to give you informed advice you would get if you were talking to your doctor friend.

So don’t be shy, all questions are welcome. Even if they are about pee pee/poo poo things, which is what a lot of our family and friends submitted for us to cover on today’s episode, among other hilarious, yet common, questions.

Tune in to today’s episode for tips on how not to tan your taint and a plethora of pee/poo questions and answers. Also, don’t forget to submit your questions by heading to our Facebook page provided below!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The new premise of our show
• Why do you pee when you sneeze?
• Why do buttcheeks clench when you’re stressed?
• When is a child’s fever serious?
• Do beards harbor parasites and fungus?
• Can you get ADHD from having multiple children?
• Should you be tanning your taint?
• Is vibration therapy helpful for bone density for older women?
• The danger of recommending anything that isn't peer reviewed
• Online resources you can trust for accurate medical information
• Super glue vs. stitches
• Why do we have nervous poops?
• Are there health benefits to cold showers?
• How much caffeine is too much caffeine?

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(Disclaimer: we will not answer specific medical questions or offer medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional with any and all personal health questions.)

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We are Your Doctor Friends! (TRAILER 2.0)

Welcome to TRAILER 2.0, dear listener! New name, same rad folks here! We want to teach you how to sniff out the garbage and answer all the questions you wish you could text your doctor friend. 

Don't get caught in endless web search spirals or social group chats, listen to Your Doctor Friends!

Website: https://www.yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com

Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com

Call the DOCLINE at 312-380-5005. Leave us a message, we will listen and maybe answer/play it on the show!

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NEW SOCIALS (again, different name, but same content :)

Join our Facebook group- Friends of Your Doctor Friends!

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What Is Sports Performance? (with Dave Heidloff ATC and Patrick Pauley ATC)

Trying to dunk like LeBron but falling short? Striving to pace like Pre but lagging behind? Are you just attempting to do a decent downward-facing dog and your hamstrings WON'T STOP SCREAMING?

Maybe you'd benefit from a Sports Performance specialist! Good thing we've got two of the best in the biz. Dave Heidloff, ATC and Patrick Pauley, ATC of the Sports Performance Center at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH are here to fix what ails ya. They work with athletes of all shapes, sizes, and ages, and help folks understand how to optimize their athleticism. 

Whether you're training for the Chicago Marathon, or simply trying to prevent your 5th ankle sprain, Dave and Patrick can provide insight on performance enhancement and injury prevention.  Check it out and move easier :)

Find more info at:

https://www.rushortho.com/specialties/sports-performance-services

And check them out on social:

@morsportsperformance on Instagram/FB

@MOR_SPC on Twitter

ALSO, we tease our new NAME CHANGE/REBRANDING to "Your Doctor Friends" and give you a heads up for TRAILER 2.0 which drops later this week! Keep an eye out and make sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't have to go looking for us next week with our new name!

 No need to worry, LISTEN TO YOUR DOCTOR FRIENDS! ;)

For now, find us at:

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What Happens When We Die? (with Eileen Baldeshwiler)

What happens after you die? Don’t worry, not getting philosophical here, we're wondering what literally happens to your body after you flatline. Who takes care of it, where does it go, how much does it cost? Unless one has been through this process, it remains a bit of a mystery. Many of our preconceived notions regarding the next steps after death arise from what we've seen in the movies. The person is pronounced dead, and in the next scene, they’re in a casket. So much happens between those two points! Consider Julie and Jeremy’s curiosity piqued! Naturally, we called in our lovely funeral director/embalmer friend to enlighten us on today’s episode!

Chicago funeral director/embalmer, Eileen Baldeshwiler joins us to teach about her profession and educate on the different modes of disposition. She delves into the process of embalming, different types of religious needs, and some really weird and interesting things people put in their loved ones' caskets. Eileen is a highly empathic and knowledgeable mortician who has helped many families in some of the toughest moments of their lives. She explains that funeral directing is an emotionally taxing, but incredibly rewarding profession.  Not only are you a frontline worker, but also an endline worker. What better honor than to take care of your fellow humans after death with dignity and kindness?

Tune in to hear a lighthearted look at what happens after you die, and to hear how Julie and Eileen hypothetically killed Jeremy eight times.  Don’t be scared, we’re all gonna die someday. Listen to your doctor friends :)

Topics discussed in this episode:

• How Eileen became a mortician
• Difference between a mortician and a medical examiner
• What is the funeral home process after a person dies?
• What is the process at the hospital after someone dies?
• The main modes of disposition
• Where deceased are stored in funeral homes
• The least expensive mode of disposition and the most common
• What is aquamation and green burial?
• Finances behind funerals
• Benefits of pre-arranging funerals
• What is the process of embalming?
• Eileen's experience as an embalmer during the pandemic
• The oddest things Eilieen has been asked to put in a casket

To connect with Eileen head to Nelson Funeral Home’s website here!

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Should I Order Erectile Dysfunction Pills Online? (with Marah Hehemann, MD)

We’ve all heard the saying “what goes up must come down”, but what happens if it can’t get up, and it just stays down? Well, the same laws of physics apply in erectile dysfunction, or ED. The prevalence of ED is high, especially in America, but why aren’t there more men getting help from their health care provider? Asking for help is tough, especially about a sensitive topic like this. However, getting the right advice from the right place can make a huge difference. It can promote a fulfilling sex life and aid in family planning.

Dr. Marah Hehemann sheds some light on these issues in today’s episode. She is a fellowship trained surgeon and researcher, assistant professor of urology at University of Washington, patient advocate specializing in male reproductive and sexual health, and a leader in men's health. Dr. Hehemann shares reputable sources to turn to if you are experiencing ED and the different treatments available to the public. She explains other men’s health issues including vasectomy and testosterone replacement/supplementation. 

We tried our best to hold the D jokes to a minimum for the sake of our listeners ;) Tune in to get the inside scoop from a true leader in the field. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• The true definition of erectile dysfunction
• Common causes of ED
• Steps doctors will take to help someone with ED
• Is direct to consumer ED treatment harmful?
• Predatory ED treatment to watch out for
• The current hottest ED treatment trends
• A physician's role in educating patients with ED
• Types and side effects of medication to treat ED
• What is considered low testosterone
• Different treatments for someone who has low testosterone
• Risks of testosterone treatment
• Are non-pharmacological options safe?
• What are penis implants? (aka penis pumps)
• Technologies used for penis implants
• Can you have children after having a vasectomy?
• The scarcity of women in urology and men's health

Connect with Dr. Hehemann through Instagram, or you can head to her website here!

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BONUS: Make Your Brain Do The Lifting! (With Adam Bruene, DC)

In this special Friday BONUS episode, Dr. Adam Bruene talks us through how to re-activate our "baby brain" to create true core stability. It's as easy as laying on your back and breathing with your belly.

Utilizing evidence-based techniques from Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, we can quickly and easily stimulate our brain to revert to "autopilot", which in turn can relieve back pain, prevent injury, and make us sit up straighter. Cool techniques piloted by our friends in the Czech Republic :)

BONUS BONUS- watch the accompanying video where Doctors Bruene demonstrate these easy breathing and bracing techniques on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tv/CgTUDcZj8K8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

and YouTube!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7FnnwYjd04

Dr. Adam Bruene practices at Aligned Modern Health in Chicago, IL. Find out more about him at https://alignedmodernhealth.com/people/chiropractic-physicians/dr-adam-bruene-dc-certmdt/

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