Diabetes and Foot Problems
Dear Dr. SerVaas, My feet hurt and feel swollen inside. They get worse when I lay down. I am a diabetic and on Glucotrol, Glucophage,... More
About: Cory SerVaas, M.D.
Posts by Cory SerVaas, M.D.:
Fight for Sight
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a cataract implant in the early ‘80s and now am having failing eyesight. My doctor says to remove the implant... More
Blood Pressure Monitors Come Home
As an indicator of overall cardiovascular health, your blood pressure reading may be second to none. And research continues to affirm that the best place... More
Keep Track of Your Drugs
Therapeutic substitution is a relatively new way for doctors and insurance companies to control prescription drug costs. Unlike the familiar practice of switching from a... More
Heart Test May Explain Shaky Feeling
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have leakage in my heart and thickening of the heart wall. Lately I will awaken three or more times at night... More
Steroid Eye Drops and Mood Disorders
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I remember reading in Medical Mailbox that taking steroids can sometimes bring on a manic episode in people who are so inclined,... More
Reader Remedies for Hand Cramps
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I have a comparable problem to Jane (Sept./Oct. 2008 edition). I had severe muscle cramps in my hands and, after some investigation,... More
Persistent Tearing
In December 2005, I had an Ahmed Valve put in to relieve eye pressure. It was too late, however, because the optic nerve was already... More
Are Kidney Cysts Harmful?
Will the cyst on my kidney turn into cancer? The doctor says I have a cyst on my kidney but did not explain what to... More
Heel Pain Advice
My terrible heel pain went away after about three weeks of taking vitamin B6. Now I suggest the vitamin to anyone who tells me they... More
Chronic Pancreatitis
I have had chronic pancreatitis for many years. The attacks are frequent, with severe pain and nausea. I have been hospitalized many times and am... More
Aging Eyes
I would so appreciate any information about age-related macular degeneration. It is scary not knowing what is ahead! Might special vitamins be of help? While... More
Treating Meniere’s Disease
Will you please tell me if anyone with Ménière’s disease has gotten help—and, if so, how? I have a bad spell of it once or... More
Eye Experts Have Different Training
Dear Dr. SerVaas, I had a driver’s permit before moving to Iowa. Here they have a questionnaire for an optometrist or ophthalmologist to fill out.... More
