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I am constantly experiencing a tight chest and throat restriction with breathing, which comes and goes. At night, I wake up breathing shallowly and feeling like my tummy muscles aren't working, causing me to feel floppy, while my back and ribs feel stiff and creak when I straighten up. I am also getting more tired with this condition. I have had ECG, EEG, X-ray, ultrasound, and a scope down my throat, all of which came back normal. What could this be?
August 27th, 2023
I hear something moving in my ear. I haven't been able to clean my ear wax buildup for years because I can't see a doctor. I feel like my ear wax moves around, and I've been experiencing this for several days with no pain. I tried using hydrogen peroxide, which caused a little pain and dizziness. What could be causing this, and how can I address it without seeing a doctor?
September 27th, 2024
I have been taking Deanxit since 1995 and it works well for me, but it is not available in the U.S. My psychiatrist wants me to try Nortriptyline 10 mg. Should I continue Deanxit, switch to Nortriptyline, or combine both? What are the potential side effects and how long should I wait to see if Nortriptyline works? Additionally, I am concerned about the side effects of Deanxit and the possibility of withdrawal symptoms if I switch medications.
December 24th, 2023
I have been experiencing tummy aches for about a month. I am taking Bayer and have a history of intermittent tummy pains. My bowel movements seem normal, but I am eating less. I am a 53-year-old male. What could be causing my tummy ache, and what should I do about it?
February 29th, 2024
I had numbness in my lower left jaw, lips, and mouth on the left side last week, which has mostly gone away except for the right side of my lips and upper mouth. I recently had a root canal on the right side, which is the same side where the numbness persists. I also have a stinging pain on my right side lip that sometimes wakes me up. I drink from plastic cups all day, smoke about 5 cigarettes per day, and am on an antibiotic. What could be causing these symptoms, and how can I determine if it's related to cancer, neuropathy, or a vitamin deficiency?
July 20th, 2023
I am a 28-year-old female smoker with a resting heart rate between 90-105 bpm and blood pressure close to 120/80. I am not overweight but inactive and have a poor diet. I have been checked in the ER four times in the past eight months for a possible heart attack, with all tests (ECG, blood tests, chest x-rays) coming back normal. Despite this, I worry that my anxiety might lead to a heart attack. What is the likelihood of my heart condition deteriorating quickly, and can anxiety cause a heart attack?
March 30th, 2024