I have been experiencing a tremendous amount of back pain and have been diagnosed with 11 fractured ribs and a fractured T6 vertebrae, all of which occurred without any known accidents or falls. I also have osteoporosis and am taking 10 different medications daily. What could be causing these spontaneous fractures, and what additional tests should I consider?

May 28th, 2023

I shaved my armpits to reduce sweating, but I broke some skin and then applied witch hazel as a disinfectant. Now my armpits have a weird reaction. Should I apply some hydrocortisone there?

October 23rd, 2023

I have noticed that my right lower rib is slightly more swollen or protruding than my left side. When I perform machine exercises and apply pressure on it, I feel discomfort or pain in the right rib area. However, when I touch it or apply pressure manually, there is no discomfort. What could be causing this and how can I address it?

September 7th, 2023

I am a 36-year-old mother of three currently in the hospital with an ongoing asthma attack since February 16. My X-ray shows streaking and extra spacing between the ribs, possibly indicating trapped air. I am experiencing severe shortness of breath, frequent coughing, wheezing, and weakness, but no fever or rash. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), which affects my organs. What does the X-ray abnormality mean, and what further tests should I undergo?

February 10th, 2023

I am concerned for my husband. He is 54 years old, weighs 320 pounds, and has high blood pressure that ranges from 168/100 to as high as 200/125 when excited or stressed. He believes he is not in crisis when his numbers are at 168/100, but I believe he is. Should I insist on taking him to the ER? He currently has no primary care physician (PCP) and his appointment is a few weeks out. Can you give me some guidance?

June 10th, 2024