I am a 43-year-old female who had a partial hysterectomy 3 years ago. For the past couple of months, I have experienced sad feelings, crying, and almost anxious feelings around the time I would normally have my period. Could this be related to hormones or pre-menopause? What should I think about this?
September 20th, 2024
I have been urinating dark brown urine and only urinate once a day. I am experiencing worsening abdominal pain and have had a cold for almost 6 weeks. What could be causing these symptoms?
October 1st, 2023
I tested positive for syphilis last week, and my antibody titers were low, but I never had syphilis before. Could it be a false positive, or should I be concerned about having contracted it from my ex?
December 1st, 2023
Thyroid disease runs in my family, including Graves and hypothyroidism. I have been experiencing moderate dysphagia for the last few weeks and some unusual mood swings, which are out of character for me. I am post-menopause for 8 years. Do thyroid diseases affect emotions?
July 29th, 2024
I have had neck pain for a few years, which has worsened recently, with symptoms including blurred vision, numbness in the arm, and dizziness. I have been prescribed painkillers, but they are not as effective. I have had an X-ray showing arthritis, but my doctor refuses to order an MRI, despite my insurance company agreeing to cover it. What should I do?
April 6th, 2023
What causes muscle wasting in the ankles, and what can be done to address it, given that I have been diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome, tibial neuropathy, and plantar fasciitis, and have tested positive for neuropathy on an EMG?
December 18th, 2023