I have a cold, most of the bad stuff has passed, but I have laryngitis and no voice left. Can I still get my bilateral breast reconstruction surgery next week?

February 13th, 2024

I have not been sleeping for about 6 months, severe lower leg itching and outbreaks of hives daily, and an enlarged lymph nodes issue. My GP prescribed sleeping tablets which didn't work. I also have a lower back injury (prolapsed disc L4 and 5) and take Tramadol daily for pain. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do next?

November 6th, 2024

What happens if you take citalopram but have an overactive thyroid?

December 12th, 2023

I had microfracture surgery in April 2010 on my left medial femur/knee articulating surface. I recovered normally but experienced more pain in a different location in November 2010. A repeat MRI showed osteonecrosis above the surgical site. I took conservative measures but the pain returned in March, much worse. My sports medicine doctor doesn't know the next step. I am 44 years old, otherwise healthy, with no trauma to the knee. Should I have a contrast bone scan or a repeat MRI?

May 14th, 2024

I am an Australian female aged 63 and a half, prescribed Efexor-XR Cap 75mg for 6 years. After missing two nights of medication, I decided to stop taking it. I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, hot and cold sweats, vertigo, vision disturbances, and brain buzzes. I have read that I should taper off this medication slowly or use another medication like Prozac to minimize side effects. I need to know if continuing to stop the medication will be harmful and how long these symptoms will last.

November 8th, 2024