I am experiencing episodic, violent spasms on the right side of my stomach that resemble a Charlie horse, visible and excruciatingly painful. The spasms are triggered by constipation and pressure, and my gallbladder was removed years ago. What could be the likely cause of this condition?

May 3rd, 2023

I am a nervous flyer and considering taking Xanax or Ativan for a 5-hour flight. I currently take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control pills. Are there any interactions between these medications, and will they affect the effectiveness of my birth control? Which medication is preferred, and what side effects should I be aware of?

August 15th, 2023

My father is in the hospital with gangrene. They amputated his left leg above the knee, and he now has it in his blood system. They are not giving him antibiotics, and he hasn't been responsive. He is in a long-term care facility called Kindred in Louisville. We want to get him to an acute hospital to save his life, but they are not cooperating. What should I do?

January 11th, 2024

I was on the pill and antibiotics, had unprotected sex, and now I'm experiencing symptoms like nausea, mood swings, and spotting. Is it the pills acting up or messing with my hormones?

July 10th, 2024

I am 20 days late for my period, and I've taken 2 pregnancy tests which were both negative. Could I still be pregnant? I am also nursing my 2-year-old, could this affect my period?

October 5th, 2023