I'm a pre-diabetic breast cancer survivor with A1C=6.0 and am underweight (5' 2", 100 lbs). I want to lower my A1C and gain weight simultaneously. I'm lactose intolerant and currently consume coconut yogurt. I'm on Levothyroxine, Anastrozole, Famotidine, eyedrops (Timolol, Prolensa, Brinzolamide), and homeopathic & vitamin supplements. My gastroenterologist has me on a Low FODMAP diet, and my allergist recommends mostly chicken and tofu. How can I achieve my goals while considering these dietary restrictions and medications?
February 23rd, 2023
I keep getting sick often, feeling tired, and have a hemoglobin level of 11.3. I experience symptoms like diarrhea, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing, and frequent colds. I'm worried about my health and whether these symptoms indicate something serious. What could be causing these issues and what should I do?
March 11th, 2024
I have recently experienced an increase in frequency of urination over the past several months, from 4 times a day to about 8, usually every 3 hours. I am a diabetic and take pills, so I don't believe that is the cause, my blood sugar range is about 150. I have no other symptoms but an increase in urination, and I am not drinking excess liquids. I also take Azor for blood pressure. What could be causing this, and what tests should I consider?
October 4th, 2023
I have a pain in my left arm that feels like a muscle ache. Should I be worried about it being related to my heart, especially since I had a stress test a few months ago? What could be causing this pain, and is an EKG necessary?
January 1st, 2023
How can you determine if heart failure is due to a filling problem (diastolic dysfunction) or an emptying problem (systolic dysfunction), and are there medications that work equally well for both types?
September 28th, 2023
I’ve been having a cough for over a week that was initially mixed with congestion and a runny nose but has now reduced to just a cough with mild stuffiness. I am a 26-year-old female with no known allergies or acid reflux/heartburn, and there is phlegm, but it’s not coming up, just a deep, phlegmy cough. What could be causing this and what can I do to alleviate it?
January 17th, 2024