I have had pain in my left side above the hip for over a month. I am 78 years old and the pain is in my left flank. The pain varies in severity and does not change with bending. I have not used any medication for it and have not seen a doctor. I do not have nausea, fever, chills, or blood in my urine.

November 12th, 2023

My parent, a 69-year-old male heart patient, was diagnosed presumptively with osteoporosis by his PCP, who prescribed Fosamax without a bone scan or thorough examination. Two years later, he suffered compression fractures of the spine and rib from low-impact falls. What could have been the standard of care in this situation, and how could the diagnosis and treatment have been improved?

March 27th, 2023

Is it safe to take hydrocortisone, fludocortisone, and levothyroxine together? If I'm asymptomatic for secondary adrenal insufficiency, is it necessary to take these medications? Are there natural alternatives, and is it normal to experience lightheadedness while eating?

October 5th, 2024

I have been experiencing white milky discharge and pain during sex. I have used two rounds of metrogel, and my doctor checked for STDs, which were all negative. The results came back positive for BV, and I was given metrogel. I have also tried two different boric acids, oral metronidazole, clindamycin, rephresh pro b probiotics, and fem dophilus probiotics, but nothing has helped. What else can I do, and could hormonal imbalances be the cause of my BV?

October 20th, 2023

My husband has been on Methadone maintenance for 20 years due to various side effects including low heart rate and susceptibility to QT prolongation. He wants to switch to Suboxone for fewer side effects and a better provider experience but has faced numerous rejections from practitioners. He has been self-titrating Methadone but is experiencing severe psychiatric symptoms. What type of specialist can help him transition safely and effectively?

May 29th, 2023