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I have been experiencing pain in my back left flank and underneath my front ribcage, along with shortness of breath and indigestion since November. I have had multiple tests including UA, CT scan, and blood work, all of which came back mostly normal. I have taken antibiotics and hydrocodone for pain. What could be causing these symptoms and what kind of specialist should I consult?
November 8th, 2024
I am a 67-year-old female who has been taking 100 grams daily of Setraline for 8 years for mild anxiety. Since retiring, I have become more anxious and very tired both physically and mentally. My doctor doubled the dose, thinking I might have depression. However, I ran out of Setraline two weeks ago and did not renew my prescription due to feeling too tired to go out. I began to feel better and started doing activities I had lost interest in. Now, I experience short cuts in my brain similar to electricity sparking and feel a little giddy. Will this well-being feeling continue, or will I return to my anxious state without Setraline? Additionally, could long-term use of Setraline be the cause of my debilitating tiredness?
June 13th, 2024
I have used cannabis and will be having a urine test. I take about 30 Norco 525/5mg for back pain per month. Cannabis is legal in Alaska. I have 10 or 11 days before the test. My nerve pain is post-stroke, and I was off the meds because I thought I was taking too much Solotol. Will the test detect cannabis, and can I pass it?
August 7th, 2024
What could be causing discomfort in my lower left abdomen, given that I have normal bowel movements and no blood in my stools? The discomfort is not severe but bothersome, and I am considering inflammation of the spleen or issues with the descending colon.
November 24th, 2024
I have had a pain in my left testicle for over a year, which feels like constant squeezing. Recently, I noticed that my right side feels like it has two testicles joined together by a small amount of skin, both of equal size. I had this checked by a doctor, who didn't find anything wrong. What could be causing this pain and unusual sensation?
May 29th, 2023
I have been exposed to pertussis. I am 66 years old with a history of adult asthma and pneumonia (last event in July 2015). Since exposure, I have had mild but constant congestion leading to the need for my inhaler again after 6 weeks without needing it. I recently had a tetanus shot but do not know if it included pertussis (as in a booster). Do I need immediate testing/care (over the weekend) or is it safe to wait until Monday morning to visit my regular care clinic?
August 7th, 2024