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Hello, I have a problem with my left index finger. Eight years ago, it was nearly amputated after an accident involving a power saw. The saw went through the third bone from the tip, which had to be screwed back on. One of the screws has come loose and will be removed. There is considerable keloid scarring, giving the finger a boomerang shape, and the feeling has never returned. The joint is now in terrible condition and is arthritic, although there is no pain. Is it feasible or possible for me to have an artificial joint placed in the finger? What are the risks involved, such as the possibility of the finger being lost during the operation? I am a 63-year-old male and a Veterans Affairs gold card holder, willing to pay for the operation if necessary.
December 6th, 2023
I have chronic pain due to multiple surgeries, severe adhesions, endometriosis, ovarian remnant disease, and large hemorrhagic ovarian cysts that rupture. I've been on oxycontin for 7 years and now a doctor is recommending a pain specialist, but I've already been told by one that only pain meds can help me. I've also been told I need a colostomy due to severe colon involvement. How can I manage my pain and find effective treatment?
December 22nd, 2023
I've been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and started taking 25 MCG of levothyroxine once a day about 2 months ago. Since then, I've been experiencing raging hot flashes and have gained about 10 pounds, which I never had a problem with before. Why did these symptoms start after I began the medication, especially the weight gain?
June 21st, 2024
I have been constipated for a week and have tried prunes and 10 oz magnesium citrate solution with no relief. Will the antibiotic Amoxicillin be of any help?
July 25th, 2024
I had my gallbladder removed several years ago. I am experiencing intermittent pain in my upper right side. The pain is very intense when it flares up but doesn't last long, and it feels colicky. What kind of pain is this?
August 16th, 2024
My sister-in-law is experiencing severe pain in her feet and face, which we believe is a porphyria attack. She is in urgent need of a porphyria specialist in the Baltimore Metro Area or within a couple of hours' travel distance. Johns Hopkins University Hospital has said they cannot help her due to her allergies to all the safe drugs for neuropathy listed by Dr. Bonkovsky. She has an appointment with a Johns Hopkins neurologist in May but may not be able to wait that long due to her condition's mental health component and excruciating pain. What can we do to find immediate help?
October 6th, 2024