I have been consuming a high amount of oxalates due to eating 2 cups of spinach daily. My recent oxalic acid 24-hour urine test result was 37.8, which is close to the normal high range of 38. I stopped eating spinach due to this elevated level and am now concerned about 'oxalate dumping,' which could deplete my blood of potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Should I monitor my blood levels of potassium, magnesium, and calcium and take another oxalate urine test?
August 13th, 2024
My mom has been diagnosed with diabetes. Her A1C is 6.5. Shouldn’t she be testing her sugar levels at home? Her doctor never gave her an at-home test kit.
April 17th, 2023
Is ivermectin a powerful anti-inflammatory and could it help with my flu/strep symptoms, particularly in reducing inflammation in my tubes? If so, how long can I stay on it without it causing issues when I stop, and is it more effective than NSAIDs or turmeric?
January 18th, 2023
I recently took Flonase, Claritin, and Sudafed for allergies and have been experiencing heart fluttering, like two or three times every two days or so. The last time I took the medication was December 3rd. I have asthma, acid reflux, a history of anxiety and depression, and stress. I'm 26 years old, and the fluttering mostly happens when I'm active at work. I did heart and blood tests recently, and everything was okay. What could be causing this heart fluttering, and what can I do about it?
July 2nd, 2024
I had gastric bypass surgery 6 weeks ago and have been experiencing severe nausea from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. Even small sips of liquids or bites of food make me feel like I'm going to throw up. I'm also constantly constipated, with painful cramps and sharp shooting pains. My surgeon has me on Zofran, phenergan, reglan, a scopalimine patch, Senekot, dulcolax, and a stool softener, but I'm still struggling. Could something be wrong due to the surgery? How long can I go without a bowel movement, and should I be concerned?
June 4th, 2023
I have been experiencing excessive burping, upper abdomen bloating, and pain, along with a sore throat due to excessive burping. I am a 54-year-old female who has been dealing with these issues for a year, following a period of antibiotic use. I have been diagnosed with acid reflux, SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and candida. Despite treatments, the problem has persisted and worsened recently. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?
January 5th, 2024