On 4/6, I had protected sex with a female where the condom broke for about five seconds. I've been testing every week for HIV with all results being negative, but I'm concerned about the accuracy of my recent test results due to factors like not waiting the full 30 minutes without drinking before the test and testing in hot conditions. Can you interpret my test results and advise on the next steps?

May 7th, 2023

Every time I urinate, my hands get very painful, like the nerves are firing, but there is no apparent reason. The urination is also becoming difficult. I am currently taking losartin and xarelto. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

August 23rd, 2024

Earlier today, I lost my side vision and it was blurry only in one eye. I also had a severe headache. I have since taken ibuprofen, which has reduced the headache, but it is still lingering. My vision is back to normal now. Should I be worried about this?

December 31st, 2023

I have thoracic outlet syndrome that has gone untreated for 4.5 years. My doctor forgot to send my referral to a vascular surgeon 6 months ago, and my pain is unmanageable with worsening symptoms. I can't see my doctor for another month. If I go to a hospital with a vascular surgeon trained to treat TOS, can I get treatment without my doctor's referral? And what should I say to the ER doctor to increase my chances of seeing a vascular surgeon?

June 6th, 2024

Can you please explain my lab results? I have been run down and severely stressed. I had Epstein-Barr virus, and the test came back showing it is not active, but they said I have chronic Epstein-Barr. What does that mean?

September 9th, 2023