I stopped taking 150mg of Elavil after 50 years and switched to Cymbalta 60mg. I've been experiencing continuous headaches for over a year, and CAT scans and MRI show nothing. Is there a connection to stopping Elavil? I am 80 years old.

August 14th, 2023

I have a strange problem where I get extremely nervous around people I know, especially if I haven't seen them in a while, and I am terrified of large crowds or public speaking. My symptoms include slurred speech, excessive sweating on my forehead, and facial twitching. I don't feel nervous, but my body reacts as if it is. This is affecting my life significantly, especially in my construction business where I need to meet with clients. I often drink a beer to numb my face and present myself better, but I hate relying on this. Is there something I can do to help me?

October 18th, 2023

I have a really bad cold sore that won't go away. I've tried using Neosporin, Abreva, and Bactrium, but none of them worked. I went to the emergency room and they gave me Bactrium, which caused a seizure due to my low calcium levels. What can I use to help get rid of this cold sore, and can I send you a picture for assessment?

January 24th, 2023

I see a rope-looking string in my stool today. It is very long and thin, but not moving. Is it a worm? I don’t have any other symptoms though. What could it be and should I be concerned?

February 22nd, 2024

I had a gastric band fitted 5 years ago, but I only lost weight before the operation. Afterward, I had to keep getting the band topped up, which didn't help and was expensive. I paid £6000 for the operation and feel disappointed and swindled. Why didn't the gastric band work for me?

December 15th, 2024