I’m a 78-year-old senior citizen with Type II diabetes. The skin on my forearms has become so fragile that every bump and scrape turns into a bleeding tear. What can be done to make the skin on both of my forearms not so fragile?

July 18th, 2023

I feel like I need to pee a lot, and when I do, it burns and hurts, and I still feel like I have to pee afterward. I'm very uncomfortable. How long have you had the burning? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the burning? Is there any home remedy?

October 11th, 2024

My bowels have stopped and no gas can pass. Are you a GI doctor and can you help with this issue?

October 26th, 2023

I have been taking 100 mg tramadol every 6 hours for 7 years, but it has become ineffective. My pain management doctor has switched me to Norco 5/325, 3 times a day. I work 8+ hours a day and need 4 doses a day to manage my pain, but my doctor only prescribes 3. My pain is localized in my hand and wrist due to an old trauma injury, and it is mostly a constant ache with sharp, stabbing pain at times. I am also on Gabapentin, but I'm unsure if it's effective. Why am I being treated like this, and what can be done to manage my pain more effectively?

November 17th, 2023

I took Claritin and applied cortisone to a bite, and while it no longer feels hot and is better, it has started to turn dark red, almost purple. Is this a normal part of the healing process or should I be concerned?

February 24th, 2023