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Are Herbalife Products Safe For Weight Loss?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2014
Question: Hi my weight is 65 and i amtrying hard to lose wt. Ht is 5 ft 3 inch. I took herbalife products for 4 mnth bt it din redice even half kg; is it safe it hd shake
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (19 minutes later)
There are no scientific proof that herbalife helps. Nor do we know about the safety of this product. I don't prescribe it to my patients. If you wish to loose weight, I suggest you try strict diet and exercise. Some medications such as metformin can be helpful.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 minutes later)
T.. I have pain in right side of abdomen usually 2 weeks before my periods... What can be the caus
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ovulation pain perhaps....

Detailed Answer:
Apologies for late reply...

If you have this pain repeating cyclically every month and in every menstrual cycle, then it is most likely related to it. Some women experience lower abdominal crampy pain during ovulation. It is not clear why the pain occurs only in few and not all. It seems like you have this ovulation pain.

Can you describe this pain for me? Is it always on the right or both sides?
How long have you been suffering with it?
Are your periods regular?
What you usually do when you get this pain?
Have you sought a doctors opinion in the past for this ache?

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (6 minutes later)
Pain is on rt side alwaz going back; so basically its frm roght side stomach to lower back.. It lasts for a week and i tke meftal spas fr week smetymes twice a day; i am suffering frm dis since 4 mnths. I hve reg periods with 2-3 days bleeding
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consider ultrasound scan....

Detailed Answer:
Your description matches features of ovulation pain. Other possible causes are also related to uterus and ovaries - fibroids and cysts. An ultrasound scan done while you get this pain will help us differentiate between the normal ovulation pain and the pathological conditions. You can continue to take meftal spas since its helping you. Discuss with your local GP / gynecologist and request for ultrasound scan.

Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Are Herbalife Products Safe For Weight Loss?

There are no scientific proof that herbalife helps. Nor do we know about the safety of this product. I don't prescribe it to my patients. If you wish to loose weight, I suggest you try strict diet and exercise. Some medications such as metformin can be helpful.