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I am a 55-year-old female on Armour Thyroid for over 20 years, currently taking 180mg. My TSH is suppressed, and I've recently reduced my dose to 120mg due to conflicting doctor opinions. I'm experiencing some symptoms like fatigue and puffiness. What should my optimal thyroid levels be, and how do I determine the correct medication dose?
October 15th, 2023
I have had a burning sensation on the left side of my penis just below the bell for about a week now. There is no ulcer, no lump, no discharge, and no redness aside from where I keep inspecting it. I have no frequency or dysuria. I had mutual masturbation with a sex worker 13 days ago, and I'm worried about herpes. I started valacyclovir yesterday and have been on levofloxacin for 5 days now, but things aren't really better or worse. What's going on?
February 8th, 2024
I have been experiencing upper left abdominal pain for five days, which has worsened today and is accompanied by a low-grade fever and a burning sensation wrapping around my back. I have been treating it as muscle strain with ibuprofen and hot/cold therapy, but I am also feeling constipated. I am concerned this could be pancreatitis. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
April 25th, 2023
I awoke during the night with great discomfort in my neck and upper chest, feeling similar to swallowing a cough drop getting caught at the collarbone area and radiating outwards. There was also some discomfort in my back between my shoulder blades. I am a 61-year-old female in generally good health, with a history of slightly elevated blood pressure, being somewhat overweight, and under stress as a tax preparer.
June 22nd, 2024
My son, age 20, has had multiple injuries and surgeries, including sports hernia and bilateral hip surgery for labral tears. He is a carrier for thalassemia, and recently had a bout of gastritis with abnormal blood work. He takes various supplements like vitamin D, C, joint soother, fish oil, and men's sport vitamins. Should he have an extensive blood workup, and should I take him to a hematologist?
November 12th, 2024
My 74-year-old husband has experienced severe shaking chills with fevers around 101.2-101.7°F, leg bone and muscle aches, and difficulty finding a comfortable position when lying down. These attacks last about an hour or more, followed by a decrease in fever and leg pain. He has had these attacks 2-3 times in the last couple of months. What could be causing these symptoms, and what tests or treatments should be considered?
February 6th, 2024