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I asked about the oral supplement SAM-e and its effects, particularly in reducing ADHD medication. I stopped using it due to concerns about potential adverse interactions and withdrawal symptoms, which some people reported. I wanted to know if there are any health risks associated with SAM-e and if I should consider resuming its use, possibly in a preventative dose.
September 20th, 2023
I have a sore head, ears, and throat from my granddaughter, who gave me her sickness. My whole family has been having this for six weeks, and I'm the last one to get it, starting four days ago. I'm fighting it, but they all took a Z pack to get better, and I'm not feeling well, especially with the holidays coming. I don’t want to be too sick. How long have you had the soreness? Is this stable or getting worse? Have you used the antibiotics or anything similar before? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
August 10th, 2023
If a patient is started on a therapeutic dose of 200mg of Lamictal from day 1 without titration, how long would it take for them to experience the full therapeutic effects for bipolar disorder and seizure control, and how long would it take for a patient on an ideal dose of 10mg of Buspirone twice daily to see full effectiveness for anxiety relief, assuming no titration?
February 15th, 2024
I just got a message from my doctor after a CT scan yesterday. The doctor mentioned a possible pulmonary embolism found incidentally during a GI CT scan. The instructions are to follow up with the local ER for a CT pulmonary angiogram of the chest. Does this mean I should go to the ER now? I am 57 years old, a smoker, and thought my symptoms were just allergies. I have been congested and coughing normal phlegm, but not enough to use an inhaler. My heart rate is 84.
February 17th, 2023
I ingested a possible infectious contaminant from a cup of decaf coffee while in a skilled nursing rehab. I am currently 62 years old and on medications. I need advice on how to request the contaminant be tested and which lab to send it to.
March 20th, 2023
I have a lump on my tailbone that started hurting yesterday and has grown significantly over the past 24 hours. The pain is constant and sharp when pressure is applied. I am a 29-year-old male with no other medical issues or medications. How long have you had the lump, and is it the first time you have had this problem?
November 20th, 2024