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I am worried that my creatinine level of 1.05 might lead my oncologist to order a urine test for creatinine clearance, which could potentially show high calcium in the urine and indicate bone cancer. Additionally, I am concerned about peptide screenings, specifically the Alpha CTX test, which is sensitive in finding breast cancer that has spread to the bone. Would I experience pain before the Alpha CTX test would show positive results?
December 16th, 2023
A friend of mine has had severe back pain and stomach pain for over a year due to a work injury that was never addressed. She has limited income and needs medical attention. What should I recommend for her treatment, considering I'm willing to contribute financially?
June 2nd, 2023
I have been experiencing a tingling sensation on my left cheek bone and temple area, and sometimes in my feet. I am taking several medications including metoprolol, metformin, Losartan/HCT, EZETIMIBE, Lovastatin, and Farxiga. I also have a history of vaginal itching and a recent episode of vaginal bleeding, for which I am waiting to follow up with my gynecologist. I am 74 years old. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
September 8th, 2024
I am scheduled for a colonoscopy today at noon, but after drinking SUPREP 6 hours ago, I have not had any bowel movements, only bubble sounds in my gut. I have IBS-C and had a bowel movement about 40 hours ago, but not a full one since then. I am concerned about the safety of not eliminating the SUPREP solution and whether it could cause liver or kidney damage. Should I go to bed and drink the other bottle of SUPREP when I wake up, or cancel my appointment? I also pass gas, which I believe indicates no blockage. What should I do?
March 17th, 2024
Hello doctor, my upper stomach hurts the whole night and I feel indigestion and nausea. I also feel like something is stuck in my throat and I keep burping. What is it? Is it dyspepsia or indigestion? What medicine should I take? I am 41 years old and female. I feel nauseated and like something is stuck in my throat and I keep burping. I ate lumpia yesterday and felt it right after eating. This has been on and off for almost a week.
March 8th, 2023
I was practicing in my aerial hammock class and felt/heard a pop in my lower left rib cage, followed by pain when trying to lift or do a pull-up. The pain is intense with certain movements, especially when engaging my core muscles, but I can stretch, bend, and turn with relatively no pain. How should I manage this pain, and what type of doctor should I see for evaluation?
April 18th, 2024