How long does it take for a nerve to become damaged as a result of being pinched by a herniated disc? I have had radiating pain since late March due to herniation at L2-3 and am wondering if I am possibly creating a bigger problem by putting off surgery.
December 30th, 2023
My upper inner arms, especially the left one, and jaws are sore. I have generalized anxiety and broken blood vessels. My upper back also has twinges from time to time. Is this anxiety or something more serious? Additionally, I do not have a menstrual cycle but once every 3 to 4 months. Is this normal with anxiety?
January 8th, 2024
I am having back problems and left thigh problems. An MRI scan showed a cyst on my spine and issues with the L4 nerve, causing pain in my left leg, especially the thigh. I am also experiencing a rubber band feeling just above the knee. Should I be worried about this or should I try to see my neurosurgeon as soon as possible?
July 1st, 2023
My aunt may have a UTI and is receiving Rocephin shots. Her body temperature is usually around 97.4°F but today it's 96.8°F. Is this concerning, and how low should her temperature go before worrying about sepsis? Additionally, her symptoms include not eating or drinking, strong urine smell, and a pulse in the low 50s while resting. What could these symptoms indicate, and how can Rocephin help?
September 22nd, 2024
I have subcutaneous nodules on my head and body, lived in a rural home with a polluted well and exposed to housecats that have interacted with raccoons and opossums. I have severe constipation that GI can't explain, and also urinary and severe pelvic pain.
December 10th, 2023
Over the past 3 months, the skin on my penis, just under the rim of the cap, has been gradually changing color to a shiny red or bright pink, from a normal skin color. The skin seems thinner but there is no soreness nor any STD type symptoms. I am 56, heterosexual, and have not been sexually active for 30 days. What could be causing this and what should I do?
July 13th, 2024