I am very nervous about getting my first COVID-19 vaccine shot due to reading stories about serious side effects and sudden deaths. I want to know if these stories are true and if I should be worried about getting the vaccine.

January 22nd, 2024

I have recently received my thyroid test results and have symptoms of hyperthyroidism. My TSH is 1.50 and Peroxidase (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody) is 0.50. Could these low values indicate hyperthyroidism, and do I need more tests?

February 20th, 2024

I have type 2 diabetes and need to know how I could lose weight. I have always been able to keep my weight in check by using the Atkins diet, but now it is very hard to get to a state of ketosis. I am 64 years old, diagnosed with diabetes in September 2020, and I take metformin three times daily (500mg each time). I also have high blood pressure, an underactive thyroid for which I take Eltroxin, and I take antidepressants and lithium.

April 27th, 2023

5 years ago, I got hit in the eye and my brow bone swelled. The swelling has not gone down and is irritating, preventing me from looking up. What should I do?

April 18th, 2023

I have been experiencing severe abdominal pain and backache for 14 days, which I suspect might be due to fibroids since I had uterine artery embolization. I am concerned about the dependency on painkillers, as I have been taking them regularly for the past four months. My doctors have prescribed painkillers and advised me to wait until my appointment at the end of the month. All infections and blood tests have come back negative, leading me to believe the pain might be due to fibroid shrinking. How long will this pain last, and should I continue to rely on painkillers? Are there any long-term side effects from the medications I am taking, which include Celecoxib 100mg, trimodal 50mg, penadol 500mg, and temgesic s/l tab 0.2mg?

April 25th, 2023