I have moderate bilateral facet joint arthritis at L4-L3, which is causing back pain, bowel movement issues, and frequent urination. The disc at this level is healthy. Given the choice between facet joint injections and radio-frequency ablation (RFA), which treatment has shown more clinical evidence to help with these specific symptoms? Additionally, why would a pain management specialist choose to treat the interior of the facet joint rather than the exterior, and what questions should I be asking to better understand the treatment options?

July 21st, 2024

I am taking medroxyprogesterone and estradiol, and my period came on too soon. Can I stop it by taking extra medroxyprogesterone? I also have fibrosis.

February 6th, 2024

I have a swollen lump next to my ankle. It feels like a little bit of both hard and soft. I have had my gallbladder removed, been through IVF in the past years, and have been on a lot of antibiotics, ibuprofen, and Panadol recently. My back of the leg is sore around my ankle and under my foot sometimes when I walk. The lump is just swollen around my ankle, about the size of a 20 cent piece, feels like fluid but is a little hard. What could this be?

November 30th, 2024

What is the most effective treatment for gout, especially for someone with a medical history of congestive heart failure and high doses of diuretics?

January 23rd, 2024

I have a few blue spots on the inside of my mouth, symmetrically on both sides, and I feel bumps on the outside of my mouth on both sides. I have rheumatoid arthritis. Are these symptoms urgent or indicative of mouth cancer?

May 29th, 2024