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I am a 76-year-old female who had chest pain radiating to the lower jaw in 2014, leading to a heart catheterization with a stent in the right coronary artery. There was also blockage in two other vessels, and a second stent was placed in 2015. Despite no heart damage, I experience shortness of breath (SOB) with any activity. My heart was fine according to an echo, but my doctor only discusses another catheterization. My family has a history of heart issues, but I do not have COPD, diabetes, or other medical problems. What could be causing my shortness of breath, and what tests should I consider?
October 10th, 2024
I experienced sudden vision loss and memory loss during a seminar, followed by speaking in gibberish. My husband drove me home, and I went straight to bed without any memory of the events. I am taking Prozac, Wellbutrin, a prescription cough syrup, and a zpack. I also have a history of vertigo. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do next?
April 19th, 2023
Is it normal for a 25-year-old to have swollen ankles and feet after standing for 8 or more hours? My son, who is a waiter and has had this issue since his teenage years, also experiences bouts of tachycardia and occasional chest pain. What could be causing this and should he be concerned about heart or liver issues?
July 1st, 2023
I'm a 71-year-old female who took a 500 mg niacin for the first time, leading to severe flushing, burning, itching, and now feeling cold and weird in my chest with fluctuating high blood pressure. What should I do, and is this serious?
August 17th, 2024
Heard a snapping sound in my knee and now it hurts to bend it. What could it be and what should I do?
December 12th, 2023
I started using a CPAP machine last Friday. It has a water system, and since I started, I wake up with heaviness in my chest, aching in my back and ribs, and a loss of energy. Last night, I turned off the water part, and I felt a little better today. Do I need to discard the use of the CPAP?
September 24th, 2023