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I have high cholesterol with a total of 292, LDL of 209, and HDL of 232. I was on Crestor but switched to Pravastatin due to muscle aches and back pain. Now, the lower back pain has returned. Should I continue taking Pravastatin, or should I ask to be switched to something else? Can the side effects go away if I stick it out? Is it safe to try to bring my cholesterol down naturally?
January 27th, 2023
I need diazepam to manage my anxiety attacks and muscle spasms due to a motorcycle accident and subsequent surgeries. I lost my job, insurance, and access to my doctor. I can't afford a new doctor without insurance. What can I do to get diazepam legally and affordably?
September 8th, 2023
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with fatty liver due to alcohol consumption and being overweight. I lost 40 lbs and exercised regularly, but I still drink a few glasses of wine daily. Recently, I've experienced minor pain in my liver area that comes and goes. What could be causing this pain, and how serious is it?
December 3rd, 2024
For years now, I have had high Ferritin levels, low neutrophils, and abdominal pain on the right side. My grandson has Urticaria Pigmentosa, and my daughter has just been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Could my symptoms indicate a related problem?
September 20th, 2023
I can't lose weight despite exercising 30-45 minutes daily on the treadmill, maintaining a 1200 calorie intake, and keeping fat intake below 26%. My medications include simvastatin, estrace, a multivitamin, ocuvite, cranberry capsules, raspberry ketones, B100s, baby aspirin, and prilosec. My yearly exams have all been normal, including thyroid and blood sugar tests. What could be the problem, and what else can I do to lose weight?
July 18th, 2024
I experienced strong stomach pain radiating to my back after a meal, followed by vomiting and symptoms of light fever and joint pain. I was hospitalized and underwent tests including blood tests, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram, and a heart echography, all of which were mostly normal except for a borderline ECG and elevated CRP. I was monitored for two days and released after a follow-up ECG under physical activity was normal. I was told that sometimes women's ECG can be atypical and there was a suspicion of myocardial ischemia that was not confirmed. I was advised to have another test in 10 days. I am concerned about the possibility of coronary disease and whether stomach problems could be related to this type of pain. I also had an abdominal echo and CT scan in October that did not show any issues with my gallbladder, but there was a mention of discrete homogeneous thickening of the gallbladder wall.
October 22nd, 2023