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I am a 28-year-old female who recently experienced swelling in the right side of my jaw shortly after starting antibiotics for an intestinal infection. The swelling subsided with allergy medication but returned after stopping both medications. I also have fatigue, light-headedness, a sore throat, knee pain, leg fatigue, and cold chills, but no fever. Blood tests are clean. What could be causing these symptoms and how are they related?
March 30th, 2024
I was taking 4 mg Valium per day (2 mg in the morning and 2 mg in the evening) for travel, and recently tried to wean off by cutting out the evening dose. Now I'm experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms like stomach issues, increased anxiety, hot flashes, and restless legs. How should I manage these symptoms and safely taper off the Valium?
January 20th, 2024
I am a 42-year-old male with prehypertension, on Benicar 25mg. Seven to eight months ago, I received a hand job from a dancer at a strip club, with no other sexual contact. Since then, I have experienced lower back pain, side pain, and random, brief tingling sensations on my penis. I also noticed a pimple on my butt. I am worried about having an STD, specifically HIV or herpes, and whether these symptoms could indicate something more serious like cancer or multiple sclerosis. Could I have contracted an STD from the hand job, and should I be concerned about other health issues?
July 10th, 2024
Can stress cause hives all over the body, and if so, what treatment options are available? Also, should I see a dermatologist or an allergist for evaluation?
February 3rd, 2023
I have a resting heart rate of 90bpm and have been taking metoprolol. I had an a-fib episode a year ago and haven't seen a doctor since. What should I do about my current heart rate and medication?
February 5th, 2023
I have not pooped in 8 days, have a history of constipation and bowel obstruction, no pain or bloating, have a hernia, and started on Dulcolax last night. Should I be worried?
April 14th, 2024