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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
I have a dull ache/pain in my back to the right near the waist, extending up and around at times, and it is not constant. I sit a lot during the day at my desk, and I have had lower back issues for twenty years; degenerative discs, bulging discs, etc. I am used to that frequent discomfort. Can the muscles in my lower back extend around to the front of my abdomen? Every once in a while I feel slight discomfort there. I am on 20 mg omeprozole (GERD), 10 mg Prozac (anxiety), and just started 40 mg of Prevastatin two weeks ago (high cholesterol/tris). Since August I have lost 26 pounds and I'm still going. I had an ultrasound in August that showed 'echogenic' liver, but everything else was normal. I also take vitamin supplements (Multivitamin, Calcium with Vit D, Vitamin E, and a Probiotic. I don't exercise but I am embarking on a new exercise regime this week. Can you offer me any insight?
December 27th, 2023
I have had severe sciatica for the last two months on my left side, and I hear it could be accompanied by blown, bulging, or herniated disks in my lower lumbar. My chiropractor says I need an MRI but it could be weeks to months before my insurance kicks in. I had this same issue 5 years ago (car accident) and somehow within a year it got better to where I could work out and be active again. I haven't been for months now. Also, my right toes are lightly tingling sometimes. What is going on with me?
August 24th, 2024