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I am currently staying at a homeless shelter. Before I got here, I had an outreach case manager named Francisco, who works for the nonprofit that placed me at the shelter and is also employed at the hospital where I was hospitalized twice. Someone accessed my medical records illegally after I was discharged, and before I was placed in the shelter. Francisco will not tell me whether or not it was him, instead, he dropped me from his case load. My new case manager will not tell me either, and has said that Francisco apologized, but won't specify what he is apologizing for. Francisco also logged on as me at the Social Security Administration website without any prior discussion or authorization by me. This is in San Mateo County, California. What should I do?
March 17th, 2023
I am experiencing severe chest pain, burning sensation, difficulty breathing, and uncontrollable shaking after multiple sleepless nights, stress, and poor eating habits. I am afraid that this might lead to a heart attack or organ failure. What should I do to prevent this and ensure my safety?
August 17th, 2024
I am a 44-year-old female with low iron due to a fibroid in my uterus. I had blood work done and I don't fully understand the results. Can you explain what the high and low values mean, and if I should be worried about being at risk for a heart attack?
March 1st, 2023
I have horrible anxiety and have a prescription for lorazepam 1 mg PRN. I had 3 beers from 4-8 pm and it's now 1 am. Can I take one lorazepam to help me sleep?
November 30th, 2023
I have a swollen area on my left upper abdomen that gives me pain, making it difficult to lay on my left side or sit comfortably. I also experience random sharp pains, visible swelling, and discomfort during bowel movements. I get full quickly when eating and experience stomach and abdominal bloating. I suspect it could be spleen enlargement, a hernia, or abdominal strain. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
May 19th, 2024
I am a 59-year-old male with a chronic throat clearing problem that has worsened over the past six years. I have seen allergists, ENT specialists, and undergone various tests without finding a solution. The throat clearing is constant, especially after eating, and can be violent at night. I have tried medications, increased fluid intake, and even anxiety treatments like Xanax, but nothing has provided significant relief. Where can I find specialized help to solve this problem?
November 17th, 2023