I was diagnosed with ST segment changes with anterolateral wall ischemia. Is this reversible? I have seen a doctor in the ER for another issue and found out about this from my medical discharge summary. Should the ER MD have mentioned this to me? There was a definite change from a prior EKG. I am taking atenolol, fenofibrate, lovastatin, omega 3, cymbalta, omeprazole, seroquel, and clonidine. I also have a history of chronic pain from a serious MVA in 2001, tachyarrhythmias with HR into the 140s, and had a seizure last week after flushing medications down the toilet. I tried to self-treat shortness of breath and ended up taking 1000mg of atenolol over a 6-hour period.

January 8th, 2023

I’d like some assistance interpreting blood results. My dermatologist sent me for an ANA and urine analysis because she suspected I had Lupus with a rash on my arm. I just got the results and the ANA was positive with a speckled appearance the number I had was 1.40 which according to the range was just at the negative midly elevated zone. The urine analysis came back as turbid as the color with two things a little high. The wbc/hpf came back as 10-20 and the normal range is 0-5. And squamous Epi cells came back 6-10 and the normal is 0-5. There was no protein, glucose, or blood in urine and all other blood work (complete CBC) including wbc and kidney functions were normal. My first question is lupus a death sentence? Should I be overly concerned with the mild elevation of the urine results? Does that mean my kidneys are failing?

January 28th, 2023

I have recurring painful boils in the groin, breast, and underarm areas. The latest one under my armpit has red welts around it and is painful, taking a long time to go away. How can I treat it?

October 27th, 2024

I think I forgot to take my venlafaxine and valsartan this morning as I usually do. Would it be safe to take my normal dose now even if I did take it this morning and don't remember? Two sick kids at home make for a tired mom! Thank you!

March 13th, 2023

I have had a tingling sensation on the head of my penis for 4 days. This occurred 4 weeks ago for about 4-5 days then went away only to come back. No rash or sores, no discharge. I took antibiotics a month ago and it went away. I have not seen a doctor about the tingling. The antibiotics were just in case it was an STD but I have not had the symptoms of an STD. I also have a vasectomy. How old are you? Do you have any burning while peeing? Any past history of STDs? Do you use soaps or shower gel more often down there? Any change in your underwear material? I do use soaps down there but it has never caused this sensation before. I did masturbate with spit several days ago but I have done that before and have never felt this sensation following. I feel the sensation is greater when I have to urinate or defecate. Also, my meatus or tip of penis looks the same as before. Wouldn’t the antibiotics I took have resolved a UTI? Wouldn’t I have had a discharge or an inability to hold my urine during sleep if this were the case?

November 5th, 2023