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I keep getting infections in my fingers, particularly where my nail attaches to my skin. These infections often result from minor injuries like catching a piece of skin, leading to bleeding and subsequent infection. The infections are characterized by a hot, tight feeling, and form a thin, greenish scab with light, almost clear pus. This issue happens frequently and lasts for about five to six days. Additionally, every cut, piercing, or tattoo I've had has ended up infected, including a tongue stud and ear piercing. I have medical conditions such as hypothyroidism and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. What can I do to help these infections and stop them from happening? Why do I get so many infections?
March 17th, 2023
I have been experiencing excessive sinus drainage for 4 months, which has recently turned into major congestion and large amounts of green and orange mucus. My ENT diagnosed me with a chronic sinus infection and prescribed 3 weeks of Levaquin. After 4 days on Levaquin, there has been no improvement. Given the side-effect risks of Levaquin and the fact that most people report fast results with it for sinus infections, should I stop taking it and go back to my ENT?
October 14th, 2023
Over the last 2 years, I have gained 45lbs, going from 145lbs to just under 190lbs. I am 5' 8 3/4" tall, 22 years old, female, and I gain and lose weight evenly on my body. I believe I have an hourglass figure even at my current weight. I carry my weight well but I had worked hard to lose that weight and I'm extremely irritated it came back. I don't eat a lot usually and I watch what I eat but it's very tough for me to lose weight. I would love suggestions. I would like to weigh about 135 or 130 and lose at least 1lb a week. I'm a health and exercise science major so I have some understanding of the terminology etc. I understand it won't happen overnight. I have also been told that juicing is a good way to go as well. Any regime that you believe to help would be awesome.
February 15th, 2024
I had a bad back this morning and took six 500mg ibuprofen. Now I feel sick with symptoms including a headache, chest pains, stomach ache, yellowish eyes, and heavy breathing. My urine is dark. What should I do?
July 30th, 2023
The right side of my face feels 'funny'—sort-of numb or swollen. My teeth are numb, my ear feels closed up, and sometimes my lip even tingles. It all looks normal, however, and this feeling has come and gone for a few months. I thought I was having allergic reactions to food or something I ate. Now I am not so sure since this latest episode was brought on when I had nothing to eat or drink for several hours. It began shortly after I had a Cat scan and had an allergic reaction to the iodine they gave me. The lymph node in my right side of my throat always feels a little funny now. Any ideas? I have had blood work done after the Cat scan, and the letter my Dr. sent back said all labs were normal, so I haven't done or said anything else to her about it. It is just a little scary when it feels like my throat is getting tight on that right side. Any ideas or suggestions?
July 13th, 2023
I have been taking Ambien ER nightly for about a year due to chronic insomnia and night starts. I've tried other sleep medications and antidepressants without success. I have a heart problem and need a less expensive alternative to Ambien. What other sleep medications can be taken by someone with a heart condition, and are there any natural sleep remedies that might help?
February 10th, 2023