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Hello doctor. I had a protected encounter with a CSW of unknown status 5 months ago. Four months after the exposure, I had the following tests: Blood tests (Ag/Ab HIV - negative, HBAg - negative, Anti HCV - negative, Herpes 1 & 2 - negative, RPR - non reactive, Chlamydia - negative), and Urethral Swab Test (Gonorrhea - negative, Chlamydia - negative). Do I still need to retest for any of these? Am I still at risk or would you consider these results to be conclusive?
January 31st, 2024
I am a 35-year-old male with a bad headache, stuffy nose, runny nose, sore throat, and a tickle. I haven't been tested for Covid, but I am vaccinated and boosted. My booster was 7 months ago. I take metoprolol 150mg ER, Verapamil 240mg, and a baby aspirin daily. Should I take Tylenol or Advil? I know one of them thins your blood, and I don't want to take that one because I already take a baby aspirin. How long does the booster protect you?
December 25th, 2023
How to better understand ANA test in blood work, especially in the context of routine physicals and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's disease)?
March 25th, 2023
A month and a half ago, I ate a salad from a deli store and experienced stomach issues, including excessive mucus and occasional blood streaks in my stool, which worsened to the point of only passing mucus without stool. I've taken antibiotics and other medications prescribed by my GI doctor, but the symptoms have persisted despite treatment. I had a sigmoidoscopy that showed normal results with small hemorrhoids. I'm concerned that this might be something more serious, like colon cancer. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further tests or treatments might be necessary?
July 9th, 2023
I’m experiencing severe period pain and brown-colored blood, which is unusual for me. I took Motrin before bed, but the pain woke me up. I’m 43 years old, had an ablation surgery two years ago to stop heavy blood flow, and recently took Doxycycline for a uterine infection. My periods became irregular after receiving the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 3rd, 2023
I was walking off a curb and felt a cramp in my big toe, which is now swollen and painful, making it hard to walk without a limp. The pain comes and goes and is sensitive to the touch. I'm currently taking blood pressure and cholesterol medications and am 52 years old. What could be causing this and what should I do?
July 13th, 2024