Last night, I experienced severe pain on one side of my face, possibly from my salivary gland, similar to the pain one might feel from eating a very sour pickle, but I was not eating anything sour. The pain persists when I eat and even when I cry. There is slight swelling and tenderness in the area in front of my ear lobe, which is the parotid salivary gland area. I don't have a fever or pain while chewing. What could be causing this pain, and what can I do until I can see a doctor?

February 23rd, 2023

I'm late on my period again (last period was June 27) but I've always been irregular. Usually my periods would swing from 30-45 days but since February this year it's been 50-60 days apart (period April, June). My period is late again this month (counting past 30 days). I just always take a test when I'm late and I've taken 2 clear blue tests since July 27 (1 week-ish apart each), both came out as strong negatives. I took a first response pregnancy test just a few mins ago and I got a negative result. However in the first 2 minutes there was a thin very very very very faint line. there's no color. its looks like the line just not wet (you know how the urine slowly wets to fill the result window), a dry mark. I can barely see it unless I squint my eyes but I'm pretty sure it was there. The red "not pregnant" line appeared quickly. After 2-3 ish minutes the line disappeared and it was a negative test. Is that normal? Does that mean something? I don't have any symptoms other than the missed period and constipation and some occasional bloating (but I've always been constipated). I've also been under quite some stress the last few weeks, catching up with some deadlines. My partner has had a vasectomy some time ago and I've had my periods since we got together (even though irregular) so I try not to worry about my late periods. Should I be worried about this?

February 20th, 2023

I am a boxer who trains every day, running 3-7 miles and doing a lot of punching. I have been drinking coffee for a long time, initially 1 cup with about 100-150 mg of caffeine, but switched to Starbucks 4 months ago, which has 300-400 mg per cup. Since then, I developed tendonitis in my knee and Achilles, and my joints started cracking. I have since switched back to the lower caffeine brand, but the issues persist. Could caffeine be related to these problems?

February 29th, 2024

I am on the pill and take them at the same time every morning. I am 4 days late. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. What is wrong?

May 30th, 2023

I have been experiencing electric sensations in my head, especially during moderate workouts, which sometimes start at the top of my head and move to the back, causing pain that lasts for a few minutes. I have migraines with aura and low ferritin, for which I am taking iron supplements. I am also on progestrin birth control pills. Could these sensations be a type of headache, and should I be concerned about stroke or aneurysm?

June 8th, 2024