I have been experiencing moderate tensions and slight pain in my left shoulder, more in the left over arm, under arm, and on the front of my left hand and some of the fingers. Sometimes I have a spinning sensation in my lower arm and hand. This morning I also noticed a slight pain in my lower jaw, which can also be felt when walking, but no chest pain or radiating from my chest. Sometimes this sensation in my jaw or throat is not increased by more vigorous activity. Additionally, I have been concerned about my heart condition and whether my symptoms could be related to ALS. Could you provide your professional opinion on these symptoms and whether further medical tests are needed?

August 15th, 2024

I have a contact lens stuck on my eye since Friday night. It's causing bloodshot eyes, stinging, inflammation, pain, swelling, dryness, and irritation. What should I do?

April 9th, 2023

My partner was diagnosed with celiac disease last week. In solidarity, I decided to get tested using a mail-order kit from Everlywell. I tested positive for TTG IgA, but I never really had symptoms. How accurate is the Everlywell test? If I see my doctor, what other test should I recommend? How many people have celiac disease without symptoms?

April 28th, 2024

What sort of test do I need to diagnose a lump in the palm of my hand that I first noticed about 6 weeks ago? The lump is rock hard, fixed, and doesn’t go away. I am 67 years old, have SVT, Sjogrens Syndrome, Focal Nodular Hyperplasia, and have a history of a myxoma removal. I take gabapentin for back pain and Nexium for acid reflux.

April 12th, 2024

I am a 54-year-old female with normal blood pressure but slightly overweight, and I have Protein C and Protein S deficiencies. My twin sister suffered a PE at age 24, and our mother had a stroke in her late 40s, leading to vascular dementia. Should I be concerned about my weight, given my family history and blood conditions?

December 15th, 2023