I have been experiencing internal vaginal itching, reduced in severity, and widespread body itching, particularly on my face, which feels tight and dry. Blood tests and a recent STD test came back negative. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do next?

March 13th, 2024

I have been experiencing hormone problems for 4 years, including irregular periods, weight gain, cold hands and feet, constipation and diarrhea, joint and eye inflammation, white spots on shoulders, painful intercourse, and decreased interest in sex. My progesterone is 1, estrogen is 260 (on day 21 after an irregular period), and I am very bloated with most of the weight on my tummy. I am a personal trainer and exercise a lot but cannot lose weight. I have a family history of thyroid issues but my blood tests are normal. What could be causing these symptoms and what tests or treatments should I consider?

November 25th, 2023

A young adult has developed painful, reddish-purple, golf ball-sized lumps on the back of the head, near the scalp, and behind the ear. The lumps have increased in number and there are also swollen anterior cervical lymph nodes. The individual has been treated with a sulfonamide antibiotic but the condition has not improved. What could be the diagnosis and what further steps should be taken?

January 26th, 2023

I've been experiencing severe acute seroconversion symptoms, including thrush, insomnia, weakness, and neuropathy, for the last 7 weeks since having sex with an HIV-positive male on March 23rd. My tests are still negative, but I'm getting sicker every day. The only test I haven't had yet is a CD4. What should I do next?

February 11th, 2023

What does a medical directive that states 'all measures taken to keep her alive' entail, and can the daughter, who has medical power of attorney, request to stop treatment if the mother is incoherent?

July 22nd, 2023