I have donated blood plasma for many years, but this time, I got a letter saying they had found white blood antibodies in my blood, and I couldn't donate anymore. They said antibodies are formed during pregnancy (I've been pregnant six times), or from a blood transfusion, which I've never had. However, this is the first time they've found these antibodies, and I haven't been pregnant in ten years. Could this be a symptom of something else, some kind of autoimmune response?
January 7th, 2023
I have daily headaches at the top of my head, occurring mainly around 4:00am. The pain is sharp and throbbing, and it wakes me up. These headaches have been ongoing for about a year. I have had a CAT Scan and MRI, both of which showed normal results, except for some small black dots on my brain that were considered normal for my age (71). I have seen two neurologists who suggested the headaches might be related to a suture line that never closed up. One doctor prescribed Tramadol HCL 50 mg, which made me sick and required an emergency room visit. I don't believe these headaches are normal and need help to understand their cause and potential treatments.
January 31st, 2024
I recently developed an itchy, burning rash on my neck that has spread to my scalp and hairline, and a lump has appeared on the back of my neck. I have been on an antibiotic for a UTI and have also been experiencing nausea and weight loss. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do about the lump?
February 23rd, 2023
What could cause me to begin vomiting suddenly, especially if I have loose stools but no fever or abdominal pain, and I recently started taking Cataflam for a sore back?
September 21st, 2024
I am a 21-year-old female experiencing bloody/brown discharge well after my period. I am on birth control, but I started my pack 5 days late. This is unusual for me. I am sexually active. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 8th, 2023
I have severe pain in my chest on the right side, which worsens with breathing, movement, and specific arm movements. The pain started shortly after lifting my granddaughter overhead. I have no cough, cold, or history of heart or gallbladder disease, but I have arthritis, Crohn's disease, and fibromyalgia. I also have chronic diarrhea for the past 3.5 weeks, but a recent CT scan for diverticulitis was clear. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do?
May 23rd, 2023