My 86-year-old father has had a cough for about a week and 4 days. He was recently diagnosed with COPD, but he does not have shortness of breath. He has been using a nebulizer and taking Levofloxacin. He coughs up mucus and I can hear bubbles in his chest when he breathes. What could be causing his symptoms and what treatments should he continue?

November 15th, 2023

I suffer from scleroderma with overlapping lupus and other illnesses. I've been on oxycodone for many years and am used to it. My regular doctor was replaced, and the new doctor took me off oxycodone and put me on 15 mg of another medication, claiming she can only prescribe oxycodone to cancer patients. Is this true? Additionally, the new medication (morphine extended relief) does nothing for my pain, which has been the worst this month. Is there anything else she can give me?

October 17th, 2023

Is it safe to take Extenze and Viagra together, and if not, what is the appropriate timeline for switching from Extenze to Viagra?

November 13th, 2024

I have a blood globulin level of 3.7, type 2 diabetes with an A1c of 5.9, and I'm taking multiple medications. What could be the cause and significance of my globulin numbers, and are there specific symptoms related to this?

January 22nd, 2024

I experience post-period cramps and pelvic pain. I have no other medical conditions, a normal pelvic exam, and a normal transvaginal ultrasound. I am 26 years old and this issue occurs occasionally at the end of my cycle. I have no fevers or chills, and tension might exacerbate the symptoms. I just had a normal Pap smear. What could be causing this and what should I do?

August 31st, 2024