I have been prescribed Tramadol for pain relief. I started today with 2x2 pills, but as I was preparing to take another dose I became nauseous (with vomiting), dizzy, sweating, disoriented, and had blurred vision. In the subsequent four hours, I have been sick three times and continue to feel nauseous. How long are these symptoms likely to last, and is there anything I should be doing other than resting in bed? I will not be taking any more Tramadol.

November 19th, 2024

I have a history of a C6-C7 herniation (stenosis) and a noisy left-sided back (scapula region). Recently, I experienced back pain (left-sided, presumed muscular) after a strong massage focused on my upper left back. Since then, I have had bad pain below and around my left scapula, extending to my armpit, with tingling under the armpit and down the inside of my arm, occasional tingling in my index and thumb, and sometimes other fingers. There is also variable pain/tingling at the front of my shoulder and pain extending to my lower back and down my left leg to my knee. The symptoms seem similar to my previous C6-C7 injury but not as severe. I am unsure if this is a new nerve-related injury or a muscular injury. I find a hot shower helps temporarily, and I have been taking Ibuprofen and Codeine/Paracetamol, but their effectiveness is unclear. I have also experienced anxiety attacks/depression, which are worsening with these new symptoms. My GP thinks it's nerve-related but hasn't thoroughly checked me. He prescribed Pregabalin, which I am hesitant to take due to bad side effects in my family. What could be wrong, and what treatment options are available?

June 11th, 2023

I am a 48-year-old normally healthy woman who had a sore throat and lung infection in April, which took three weeks to resolve without medication. It is now June 12th, and I am coughing again with a slightly sore right ear. I want to know if taking amoxicillin for a full course would be a good treatment plan, and what the recommended dosage and duration should be.

September 14th, 2023

I recently had a blood test to check liver function due to stomach pain near the xiphoid process, which subsided after eating. The test showed elevated liver values (ALT 256, AST 84, Alkaline Phos 243) and normal bilirubin. I am a 34-year-old male who drank alcohol nearly every night and took tramadol three times daily for pain from an accident. I have since stopped both and am focusing on a healthy lifestyle. What do these test results indicate, and what steps should I take to address the liver issue?

June 15th, 2024

I found a bump under my left armpit that seemed to get slightly worse but is now less tender. I also noticed a smaller bump under my right armpit. I feel fine otherwise and have a doctor's appointment. Is this normal and will it go away with time?

February 3rd, 2024