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I am a 35-year-old male, 280 pounds, with a history of PVCs, on metoprolol 150mg ER, verapamil 240mg, a baby aspirin, and sertraline 250mg for health anxiety. My recent lab results show an A1C of 6.1 (diagnosed with diabetes in September with an A1C of 7.3), total cholesterol of 244, triglycerides of 363, HDL of 28, LDL of 149, and VLDL of 68. Is this a concerning result, and should I consider medication or try diet and exercise first?
May 21st, 2023
I have a swollen lymph node under my right armpit for about a week. It is a little painful and tender, but I have no other symptoms such as fever, runny nose, or sore throat. I am not taking any medications and I am 18 years old. What could be the cause of this swelling and what should I do?
June 23rd, 2023
I tested negative for hepatitis A, B, and C at 72 days. Would those results be fairly reliable, and is the chance of transmission of a single protected sexual act really as low as I see online?
October 18th, 2024
I've been experiencing loose stools and indigestion consistently after taking my ADHD medication, Adderall. I suspect it's a combination of the medication and my dietary choices that are causing these digestive issues. I've been considering fiber supplements such as psyllium, methylcellulose, inulin, wheat dextrin, calcium polycarbophil, and flaxseed to address this. Given that I'm also taking Xanax, doxepin, and finasteride for other health concerns, I'd like a recommendation for a fiber supplement that is least likely to interact with these medications. Also, does the brand of the fiber supplement matter significantly, or would choosing the most cost-effective one containing the primary ingredient be sufficient?
May 6th, 2024
My son is experiencing tinnitus (hissing, whistling, ringing sounds) and excessive blinking. He had a grommet inserted a long time ago. We first noticed the blinking around November last year, shortly after an ear drop incident and when he mentioned the floor seemed to be jumping. Could these symptoms be related to inner ear damage, and have you seen excessive blinking associated with inner ear issues before?
March 30th, 2024
I'm feeling a bit weird down there since my periods stopped yesterday. I'm 25 years old, and about three weeks ago, I had a yeast infection that I treated with over-the-counter medication. The infection cleared, but since the last two days, there have been some strange sensations, like contractions or a bit of itching, but no discharge or swelling. What could be the issue and what should I do?
December 5th, 2023