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Nov 2022
45m 49s

Sawbones: Does Shrimp Make My Husband Dr...

Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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Have you ever wanted to ask a real doctor questions that aren’t really advice? Dr. Sydnee answers listener questions about infecting yourself with a virus, refusing opioids, and difficult veins. And don’t worry - there are some poop questions as well. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ 
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