Dear Cedric, I read in the newspaper that Lipitor was being sued for causing muscle and nerve problems. Is it safe to take? Christopher W. Dear Christopher, Imagine this scenario: it’s the early 1970s and millions of people are dying from heart attacks. Doctors try to treat the obvious causes — high blood pressure, diabetes, […]

Dear Cedric, I see ads for medicines on TV. I’m scared. They have so many side effects. Can I stop my bipolar medicine and instead use something natural like St. John’s Wort? Rufus W. Dear Rufus, My attorney insists that I inform you of the following: I am not your doctor and cannot make specific […]

Dear Cedric, I’m fat! I’m fed up with diet and exercise. What can I do? Britney S. Dear Britney, Please don’t use the “F” word. It hurts my ears. That’s because, in the medical lexicon, “fat” doesn’t exist. Only bullies would use such a hateful word. In medicine we prefer the sterile scientific term: obese. […]

Dear Cedric, I feel so revitalized after a colonic. Why is that? Tom C. Dear Tom, Sucker! That feeling of revitalization is called a placebo effect. How much money are you paying for that colonic? $100? Instead, why don’t you take that money, buy some Metamucil, and use the change to wipe your sorry ass? […]

Dear Cedric, My doctor’s pen carries a “Viagra” logo. The clock on her wall has “Ambien” emblazoned across its face. Should I be taking those drugs? Is she sending me a subconscious signal? Jennifer A. Dear Jennifer, As doctors, we do get trained in the subconscious. We know it’s an effective tool in treating our […]

Dear Cedric, When I’m having sex at the gym, should I do it before or after my workout? Sincerely, Jake G.