I was taught at an early age that it was okay not to bathe, so I went around 24-25 years living this way. I could hear my friends whispering that I needed to take a bath (meaning I was stinking). I have been bathing for the last 33 years and I still leave a tub full of dirt, and people have been nice by making suggestions about trying different soaps to use (meaning I'm still smelling). It's not ichthyosis, it's dirt, and I'm embarrassed by the way I treated my body. I can see the dirt on me no matter how hard I scrub. When I dry myself, the towel is filthy. Is there some kind of bleach, soap, or scrub that I can use to get myself clean?

November 30th, 2024

I've been experiencing pain in my left leg, mainly in my thigh but also sometimes in my knee, for about 12 months. The pain seems to be in my flesh rather than my bone and is affecting my daily life. I can't go out or exercise, and I've put on a lot of weight because of this. The pain is worse when I sit or lie down compared to when I walk. I've tried using Difene, but it doesn't relieve the pain, and I'm always exhausted. I'm 29 years old. What could be causing this pain, and what tests should I consider?

July 13th, 2024

My son will be 5 years old next week. His school is giving the vaccine for N1H1 but my son has a little cold already. He has no fever though. Should he still be getting the vaccine?

December 4th, 2023

My four-year-old has been running a fever off and on for over a month. She was prescribed antibiotics in August for a sore throat and continues to have low-grade fevers, occasionally reaching 103.8. She also has allergies and takes liquid Zyrtec daily. Recently, her ears have been draining considerably, and her eyes have been matted shut. What could be causing this and what should I do?

July 19th, 2023

I am experiencing burning sensations in my feet and hands, along with hot flashes. What could be causing these symptoms and what can be done to help?

March 20th, 2023