As you’ve probably noticed, gas prices in Fannin County are rising at an alarming rate. Since FYN started keeping track – starting around the end of February – prices have risen 30 cents per gallon, to $3.59 on April 12th.
Read More »Fannin County Grand Jury Returns Three Indictments in Three Cases
Lawyer and local businessman indicted for insurance fraud. Mark Thomas Sallee, John David Grice and Kim Grice Pack were indicted for two (2) counts of Insurance Fraud. The Indictment alleges that on October 19, 2007, the defendants filed a false claim for Insurance and subsequently on December 8, 2008 made a fraudulent statement in a […]
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While in my office today, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite patients. He is in his 60’s and suffers from three compression fractures of the spine due to osteoporosis. They are very painful, and he cannot pick up anything heavier than a gallon of milk or risk developing another compression fracture. […]
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I notice after I have a meal, I always start coughing, usually producing phlegm. Why would that happen? I do not experience any pain.
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I had a patient come in the office today with a very itchy rash scattered on his hands, arms, and lower legs. It started to develop about 1 day after trimming his yard.
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This is the time of year when individuals are planning outdoor activities and vacations. Many people intend to get a tan before going on vacation.
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I am experiencing pain in my right elbow but it only hurts when I am lifting or carrying something or if I am extending. It is on the outside top of my arm sharp burning pain should I just rest it? Thanks, TS
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Recently, I had a patient that came in complaining of painful urination that was frequent and associated with pelvic pain and painful intercourse. Urine cultures have been negative for any bacteria. I sent her to an urologist for work up as I was concerned she could have interstitial cystitis/ Painful Bladder Syndrome.
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Headaches are a common complaint that comes into my office. Migraine headaches are one of the most common and debilitating. 6% of men and 10% of women in this country suffer from acute migraines.
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