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For the past month, my bowel movements have been lighter in color than usual, sometimes solid and other times loose. I am on four medications, have celiac disease, and have been very stressed lately. I have been avoiding beef and pork. My bowel movements are on the brown spectrum with a slight tinge of golden orange mustard. I see my GI regularly and have had recent tests. Could this be stress, something I'm eating, or a celiac flare-up? Should I be concerned about liver or kidney issues?
June 13th, 2024
I am having a fever since last night with a runny nose, sore throat, and shivering. I took Aerius and two Panadols. Can I take two more Panadols after 10 hours or should I take one? Should I start antibiotics for the fever, even though my throat is better but still itchy, and I have a little cough and feel tired?
May 9th, 2023
I recently took lab tests after fasting for 18 hours, during which I consumed only water and used dipping snuff (tobacco product). Could the use of snuff have affected the results of my glucose/A1C and lipid panel tests? If my A1C lab test result was 9.8, which is much higher than a recent glucose meter reading of 128 (6.08 A1C), should I retake these tests?
March 16th, 2023
What is a normal sleeping heart rate and what are the warning signs of an abnormal heart rate?
March 18th, 2023
I accidentally took an extra dose of Losartan tonight instead of my usual evening Amlodipine. Should I be concerned about any short-term problems, and how should I adjust my medication schedule moving forward?
April 19th, 2024
I have a CBC B12 reading of 200. My doctor has me taking Centrum Silver once a day and told me to also take a B12 pill. Walgreens has 1000, 2500, and 3000 mcg pills. Which one should I add, and are there any other considerations based on my daily medications and medical history?
October 14th, 2024