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I had a heart attack in January and had stents put in. I'm taking Lipitor, Plavix, Lopressor, and a chewable baby aspirin daily. I've started itching and now have hives. Can I stop taking Lipitor for a week until I get home to consult my doctor?
November 7th, 2023
I have recurring canker sores that are extremely painful and affect my eating. My tongue often gets swollen, I have a dry mouth, and my saliva can be very thick. Should I be concerned, and is there an over-the-counter mouthwash that can help, or should I see a doctor?
October 17th, 2024
I had a staph infection on my leg that was open, about the size of a penny. Recently, the area where the staph was is incredibly painful, with no visible signs, and now it is painful in the exact same place on the other leg. I can barely touch either leg without nearly in tears from pain. Additionally, I have lower and middle back pain, and face pain due to Trigeminal Neuralgia. I also have a history of malignant melanoma, cervical spine fusion with a titanium plate and screws, and two suspicious areas on my head needing biopsies. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?
May 5th, 2024
I get blisters on my right buttock cheek sometimes 3x a month. Sometimes less, sometimes more. I’m wondering if it’s related to herpes or shingles. It’s always on my right buttock cheek, not the inside, but the outside of the cheek. I don’t have a fever, just the blisters which itch in the first few days. I’ve had a slight cold for the past 10 days, but I’m fighting it with vitamin C and other herbs. I have PKD and polycystic liver disease. My ex-boyfriend had genital herpes, and I found out later about it. Can that appear on my bum cheek? And I get outbreaks very often.
November 4th, 2024
I'm 83 years old, in good health, and take Lisinopril 10 mg once a day for blood pressure, which is in the 120's. I've been prescribed Celebrex 200 mg twice a day for one week for mild neck/shoulder pain. Is this combination safe, and how might it affect my blood pressure?
July 18th, 2024
I've been sick for 2 months with a fever of 102 twice a day, anemia, leukopenia, elevated CRP, and a Klebsiella infection in my urine. I've taken 3 rounds of antibiotics, have headaches, post nasal drainage, nausea, and fatigue. My blood work and other tests are negative, and I have a history of asthma, COPD, and vasospastic heart disease. What could be causing my symptoms?
August 18th, 2023