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I am experiencing chest pains that started in August. I've had multiple EKG's and chest X-rays, with the last one in November, which indicated acid reflux and costochondritis. I'm on Zoloft for anxiety and have been told I have health anxiety. The pain is constant, achy, sometimes burning or stabbing, and is worse towards the end of long workdays spent sitting at a computer. It is located in the middle of my chest, breasts, and upper back. Heat helps alleviate the pain, and it doesn't change with movement or affect my sleep. What could be causing this pain, and what can I do about it?
October 26th, 2024
My 76-year-old mother, who has leukemia in remission, injured her foot. She experienced swelling and bruising around her ankle, and is unable to point and flex her foot. She did not fall but stood up after her leg fell asleep, causing pain. She is currently using medications including Rosuvastatin, Tolixin, Amlodipine, and Bisoprolol. What should I do to assess her condition and should she see a doctor immediately?
November 22nd, 2023
Why is my period becoming lighter with clots, and what can I do to regulate it?
August 12th, 2023
I was vomiting night before last and today my chest feels tight. I am 61 years old, female, and have asthma. I take a daily inhaler 'wixela', methamizol, and benadryl to help me sleep. I also took Ibuprofen. I am not vomiting anymore but have a little trouble breathing. What could be causing my chest tightness and should I be concerned?
July 7th, 2024
I have been taking prednisone to reduce inflammation due to lupus. Is there any over-the-counter medicine I can take instead of prednisone while waiting for plaquenil to work? My inflammation symptoms come and go for a few days at a time.
March 2nd, 2023
Is there a risk of getting HIV, Hepatitis B, C, or other STDs if a nurse accidentally pricks herself with a needle before injecting me or my child, and then I or my child gets pricked by the same needle, assuming the nurse is infected with these viruses?
July 23rd, 2024