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I have clusters of swollen lymph nodes in multiple locations and a dry cough that have been present for 8 weeks. The cough is mostly in the mornings and at night. I had chest pain and tightness a few weeks ago, which was relieved by a steroid. I finished the steroid a week ago, but the lymph node swelling has not decreased and has even increased. I am concerned it could be something serious that my doctor is missing. I also had mono 2 years ago and have pain in my left shoulder, arm, jaw, neck, and face on and off. I had the flu right after Thanksgiving, which was followed by a high fever for 8 days and bad neck pain. I was put on antibiotics twice, which didn't help much. On December 31st, I started having chest pain, tightness, and shortness of breath, leading to a visit to the ER where I was diagnosed with inflammation in my chest and given a 10-day prednisone prescription. The chest tightness and shortness of breath went away after finishing the prednisone, but the swollen lymph nodes have worsened. The ones on my chest are a little painful sometimes, and the ones on my collarbone have gotten slightly bigger. I had blood work and a chest x-ray done at the ER. What type of conditions could be possible diagnoses for my symptoms, and should I go back to the ER or ask my PCP to schedule an ultrasound?
December 21st, 2024
Is Siladryl antihistamine the same as any other allergy medication and could it be used for an allergic reaction to food?
December 16th, 2024
My brother has a severe case of athlete's foot that has been ongoing for some time. He is 61 years old, does not have internet access or a doctor, and is not diabetic. He smokes and has poor eating habits. How can I get him help through this app, and what should I do if he refuses to go to the hospital?
August 2nd, 2024
I have been experiencing symptoms related to hyperthyroidism, likely due to iodine intake. My bloodwork shows decreasing numbers, with Total T3 nearly in the normal range. Symptoms are improving, but minor exercise still elevates my heart rate. My POTS symptoms are less frequent, and anxiety is decreasing but not back to normal. I am curious about the roles of Free T4 and Free T3 in the body, and when TSH typically starts to increase in resolving hyperthyroid patients. Additionally, I am wondering if waiting for my body to naturally normalize is the right approach, or if I should have considered methimazole treatment.
August 17th, 2024
I've had almost liquid bowel movements for 5 days now. I've tried everything. Are you currently using any medications? What's your age and gender? Anything else in your medical history you think the Doctor should know?
March 3rd, 2023
How long should diverticulitis last? My stool production has fallen for the past three weeks to diarrhea. I had to discontinue antibiotics (Flaygl, 3 daily and Cipro, 2 daily, both 500mg each) after three days due to that. For the past two weeks I have had a burning sensation that comes and goes in my lower left abdomen at the waist. Two years ago, I had an epigastric hernia repair with mesh, would this be a factor in the burning sensation I am feeling?
July 16th, 2024