Why do medications like Lasix, Norvasc, and Sensipar cause my legs and feet to swell, despite my nephrologist's attempts to manage my chronic kidney disease (CKD) with these drugs?

March 17th, 2024

I experienced right knee pain after running down stairs, causing my knee to buckle and bend backward. The pain is moderate (5/10 on the pain scale), isolated deep inside my knee, and I can't bear weight on it. There is no visible bruising and minimal swelling. What could be the issue and should I seek immediate medical attention?

December 2nd, 2024

I am in Florida and can't get Cymbalta prescribed for my Fibromyalgia by my Canadian doctor as he says he is not licensed to prescribe medication in the US. What can I do? What kind of withdrawal symptoms can I expect as I am about to run out of my medication?

March 20th, 2023

My stomach has swelled to the point where I look pregnant and I've been having lower back pain when I'm just standing. I had a perforated ulcer 7 years ago and had emergency surgery. What can cause my stomach to enlarge and is there a treatment for it?

May 28th, 2024

I mistakenly took 2 doses of NyQuil. Am I at risk for liver damage, given that the warning states more than 4 doses in a 24-hour period can cause severe liver damage? After that double dose, I didn't take any more doses over that time period.

March 14th, 2023