2014-03-29: A wide variety of topics from phone calls, emails and important medical news

Summary: Low dose Naltrexone and hyperbaric oxygen are used for fibromyalgia and other conditions; How a monoclonal antibody is used to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma; New treatment for post-mastectomy pain syndrome; Family history is important to judge fracture risks with osteoporosis — treatments are discussed; A woman's gut problems stems from a Blastocystis hominis infection; The antibiotic Metronidazole is linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease; Detoxification helps the long term effects of anesthesia; How do I reduce my high Lipoprotein(a) level? Conservative treatment first is recommended for medial epicondylitis; Going off of estrogen therapy and Arimidex, not anesthesia, is causing hot flashes; Try antihistamines to reduce itching side effect of pain meds for arthritis