I have two blood clots in my frontal lobe, which caused a seizure and a stroke. I am 29 years old and believe it was due to the Depo-Vera birth control shot (which I took for 10 years) and smoking about 6 cigarettes a day. I now take Warfarin, Dilantin, Neurontin, an anti-depressant, and Percocets. The pain and dizziness in my head are severe, and my left side is affected by damaged nerves. How long should I wait to fly on an airplane (about 6 hours there and back), when can I drive again, and when is it appropriate to go back to work?

September 23rd, 2023

I have taken several pregnancy tests but all of them came out negative. I still have signs and symptoms of pregnancy, such as sensitivity to smell, nausea, dizziness, and cravings. My last period was on August 20-21, and I had sex on September 15, 2009. I was on the Nuva ring but switched to regular pills in August. I last took a pregnancy test on September 11, 2009, which was negative. Are there any chances I am pregnant, and are pregnant women generally sensitive to smell?

May 7th, 2023

What is the appropriate treatment for a brown recluse spider bite that is 8 days old on a 26-year-old female in good health, not overweight, who does not smoke or drink?

September 15th, 2024

I have numbness, tingling, and swelling mostly in my hands and ankles/feet. The more I use my hands, the more severe the pain, which wakes me up at night. I am not diabetic, arthritic, or have cardiovascular issues. My cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides are very good. I take Nexium, Klonopin, and Crestor. I recently lost 5 lbs. I am 81 years old and in great health otherwise. What could be causing this and what can I do for relief?

August 6th, 2024

I am 27 years old and new to this forum. My last period was on July 2nd, and my periods are usually very regular (30 days). However, after an international trip in July, I experienced spotting on July 19th, which lasted for 2 days. I am trying to conceive and had sex before and after the spotting. I have been experiencing pregnancy symptoms like breast soreness, but my period has not returned. I took a pregnancy test on August 8th, which was positive, but a blood test on August 10th and a home pregnancy test today were both negative. What should I do?

August 16th, 2024