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I get a hangover from pretty much any amount of alcohol, regardless of the type or quantity. Even a small amount of alcohol leads to discomfort and a foggy feeling in my head the next day. Why do I have so little buffer for alcohol and is there anything I can do to help my body process it better so that I can have 1 or 2 drinks without ruining my morning?
January 17th, 2024
Can antidepressants cause you to want to sleep a lot?
October 30th, 2023
My blood cell count is 2.2. I am receiving chemo treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. What does this mean, and what is the normal range for a 73-year-old male?
January 23rd, 2024
I experience dizziness when I drink coffee and eat sugary foods, despite having no previous issues with these. I have spoken with my doctor, take Paxil, cholesterol medication, and 80mg aspirin daily, and have a family history of heart disease. My health is generally good, but I had several concussions growing up. How can caffeine and sugar be causing dizziness, and what should I do about it?
August 12th, 2024
I have neck pain that has been going on for days and have had shooting pain up into my head. I saw my doctor, who said I probably slept on it wrong. I also have a cow valve installed 2 years ago, severe plaque psoriasis, suspected arthritis in my hands, and a torn shoulder muscle. I'm 56 years old and have been taking Tylenol for the past 3 days, which gives some relief. What should I do to address this neck pain and associated symptoms?
November 24th, 2023
I had a possible exposure between February 17-21. 28 days after the exposure, I took a 4th generation HIV antibody/antigen test in the United States and the result was negative. What is the reliability and conclusiveness of this test? Additionally, one week after the exposure, I noticed a painless blister on my penis, suspected to be molluscum contagiosum. I asked the person I had sex with to take an HIV test, which also came back negative. What are the chances that my negative 4th generation test after 4 weeks is a false negative and will turn out positive later? If my blister was due to HIV, would the test have come up positive after 4 weeks? Could the symptoms I experienced (body weakness, loss of appetite, stuffy nose, and diarrhea) be related to HIV? Have you heard of any negative 4th gen test after 4 weeks that turned out positive at 6 or 12 weeks later? Why is it recommended to take the test after 4 weeks if it's officially only conclusive at 3 months?
November 2nd, 2024