I am a 49-year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism, currently on Synthroid. I have been experiencing a series of frightening symptoms including heart palpitations, digestive issues, constipation, chest and mid-thoracic spine pain, hypoglycemic-like symptoms, dizziness, weakness, tingling in limbs, headaches, and internal tremors. My TSH level is 2.495, and I believe I may be overmedicated. Is it safe to stop taking Synthroid temporarily to see if symptoms subside? How long does it take for Synthroid to leave my system, and how long before I might see improvement if the symptoms are medication-related? Are there non-medication or bioidentical hormone treatments for hypothyroidism?

October 21st, 2023

I have had 23 biopsies done on my breast, mostly on the right side, with no cancer found in any of them. I have cystic fibrocystic disease and still have fibroids despite being post-menopausal. I don't want to continue getting biopsies and surgeries. Do I have to continue these procedures, especially since there is no family history of breast cancer?

March 31st, 2023

I have a hard lump to the right of my belly button and around it a little on the top. It's quite large. I just noticed about a week ago. Does cancer in any of the organs in this area present as a noticeable lump like this? I'm thinking it is a hernia or something. I had a tubal ligation in this area 20 years ago. It wouldn't get so big so fast if it were cancer, would it? I'm a worry wart. Please reassure me if possible. I'm seeing my doctor next week but scared to death.

January 2nd, 2023

How can foot drop resulting from brain surgery be cured?

October 20th, 2023

I have had soft swelling between my right ankle and the bone up the back of my leg for nearly two months. It sometimes spreads across the back of my lower leg in the ankle area. I elevate it, wear support hose, and use ice, but it remains. I am waiting for an ultrasound but am concerned it is not getting better. I don't recall injuring it, but my arch itches sometimes, and there is slight pain down the bone at the side of my foot. I have varicose spider veins in patches on that leg but have had ultrasounds for veins twice, the latest being a year ago. Should I be concerned about a blood clot, and is it safe for me to fly to Florida for vacation?

March 2nd, 2024