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I have extreme amounts of painful gas after eating every day. It won't pass naturally and I have to force it out. My digestive system seems to be malfunctioning, even though I grind my food. I have a long history of heroin and methadone use but have been clean for many months. I am currently taking 4mg of Suboxone. Acupuncture provides temporary relief. I have health insurance but it takes weeks to see a specialist. I have had numerous tests, including a CAT scan, which showed nothing dramatic. I feel like I'm dying every day and am close to giving up. Can you help me?
December 21st, 2023
My glucose level is 108, and my cholesterol is slightly elevated at 228. I am 45 years old, and the glucose level was fasting. I have not seen a doctor about this, and I do not use any medication. What should I do?
February 13th, 2023
Can Quetiapine cause nightmares, and what should I do if I experience them after an increase in dosage?
April 29th, 2023
My six-year-old daughter has been suffering from a swimmer's ear infection since Saturday afternoon. She has had high temperatures, pain, vomiting, and difficulty eating. She has been given Advil and plenty of water, but her condition has deteriorated. She is currently very hot, shaking, and has a very sore ear. Does she need to go to a doctor and get antibiotics?
March 1st, 2023
I was recently told I had genital herpes but have yet to have any tests done, and my boyfriend is negative. I am usually prone to bacterial infections on the skin and am a MRSA carrier. What other possibilities could explain my symptoms, and what tests should I get to confirm the diagnosis?
August 27th, 2023
I have had equivocal results on my previous UREA breath tests and fecal tests, and I've had to take antibiotics twice, which has delayed my ability to retest. Can I do a blood test for Helicobacter pylori while on antibiotics, or should I proceed with the UREA breath test despite being on antibiotics?
September 6th, 2023