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I am 52 years old and had a broken ankle due to a fall. After surgery with bolts and a plate, the plate moved, causing severe pain and a penguin-like walk. After six months of pain, a second consultant diagnosed arthritis, performed a scraping and bone graft, and recommended an ankle fusion. I was denied an ankle replacement and now face a non-union issue. I am in constant pain and my foot is deforming again. What should be my next steps?
October 4th, 2024
I have a UTI and I get them a lot, but I can't go to the doctor because they are closed until Tuesday. What should I do because I can't take it?
January 21st, 2024
I have been diagnosed with a sinus infection and have been taking ic azithromycin 250mg for six days, but my symptoms have not improved. Is this normal or is the antibiotic not effective? If this is a viral infection, are there other forms of treatment I should consider?
June 14th, 2024
I have positive IgM and IgG results, and I'm experiencing athralgia, palpitations, and had multiple EM rashes about 6 weeks ago. I'm currently on oral doxycycline 100mg twice a day. Shouldn't my dose be at least 200mg twice a day?
February 14th, 2024
I am a 50-year-old female with a recent pulmonary embolism, blood and white cells in my urine, and elevated liver enzymes (GGT 338, AST 50, ALT 98, ALK PHOS 79, BILIRUBIN 6, BICARBONATE 17, GLUCOSE 8.7). I have a history of NASH and am currently on warfarin. I experience right-sided back pain, occasional left-sided chest pains, frequent urination with no infection detected, nausea, headache, thirst, and fatigue. What could be causing these symptoms and elevated liver enzymes, and what should I do?
July 12th, 2024
I am having a toxic reaction to a mold or dust mite infestation in my carpet. I need to know how to identify what is in the carpet other than through cultures for mold/fungus and dust mites. My two dogs and I are allergic to Aspergillus fumigatus, dust mites, and bluegrass. I also see patterns in the carpet like little holes and burrowing, which have become more prevalent. What am I dealing with?
September 16th, 2024