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My friend and I, both healthy 23-year-old males, got sick within two days of each other. We both work as plumbers and eat together. Our symptoms include diarrhea (oatmeal-like), kidney, liver, and spleen pains, belly button pain, warm flush feelings, pain in major lymph nodes, extreme fatigue, multiple skin rashes/issues, dry mouth, horrible gas, general stomach/abdominal pains, night sweats, cognitive issues, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, a stuffy nose with post-nasal drip and shortness of breath, and inconsistent bowel movements. We've had regular blood work, a stool test, and a colonoscopy, all of which came back normal except for an internal hemorrhoid. We've had episodes of feeling sick for over a year and a half, with periods of feeling somewhat normal in between. Our memory has been getting worse, and my hands have been freezing. Could this be related to our plumbing occupation, which involves constant contact with feces?
June 25th, 2023
I'm a 34-year-old woman with heart palpitations. I take Lyrica 200mg twice daily and Cymbalta 60mg once daily for Fibromyalgia. I'm obese, with only a heart murmur as a child, which I no longer have. I'm active with my children but do not have a regular exercise routine currently. I do drink coffee and an occasional soda. My current stress level is high, as I'm in my Junior year of Nursing school. Palpitations have slowly increased over the past few months, from a few a week to now several a day. During the palpitation, it feels like it takes my breath away, but I don't have to strain to breathe. How critical is it for me to see my Dr. now, versus waiting about 3 weeks when this semester is over?
May 15th, 2023
Is there a soap made/available that will not leave my vaginal/genital area burning when I take a shower? I now use Ivory soap - which seems to be the purest to use. Any ideas?? I also want a soap that I can use all over and still smell clean.
February 13th, 2023
I have severe joint pain in my wrists, ankles, knees, and hips, sometimes in my shoulders. I have been tested for various conditions including Hepatitis, Lupus, RA, and thyroid issues, but all tests are normal. I wear splints/braces for support and experience days where I cannot walk or hold objects due to joint instability. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia but am still seeking a definitive cause for my symptoms. Should I still consider seeing an endocrinologist despite negative thyroid tests, and are there other autoimmune conditions I should be tested for?
December 23rd, 2023
What does 'mono Auto' mean in blood work results, and what does a result of 4.2 L indicate?
January 8th, 2023
I stubbed my little toe a week and a half ago. It turned black and blue, and I couldn't walk on it. I had two X-rays at the emergency department, and there was no break. The bruising has spread into my foot, and I still can't put any weight on the little toe. Some days it's very painful, and I can't wear any type of shoe, not even a wide slipper. The toe is very painful if I push on it from the top or underneath. The inside of the toe doesn't look quite right to me, almost like there's a slight lump. Should I go back to the emergency department or give it more time?
January 16th, 2024