My calcium levels are at 10.1, usually staying at 9.8, but due to a diagnosis of osteopenia, I increased my calcium intake through food, which led to tingling in my legs. I refuse to take calcium supplements. Is the tingling related to too much calcium? How can I address osteopenia without increasing calcium? Doesn't a level of 10.1 indicate sufficient calcium? What other tests should I get? The doctor attributed the tingles to anxiety, but I believe they are related to COVID or a possible vertebral fracture. Can a compression fracture cause tingling, and can an X-ray be misread?

January 31st, 2023

My daughter Hannah Ladner has been sick with diarrhea, body aches, and headache since Monday. A COVID test was negative. She needs a doctor's note to return to school on Monday so she can take her exams next week if the diarrhea hasn’t stopped. She is 16 years old, takes Prozac daily, and has been using Tylenol, Aleve, and Pepto Bismol for her symptoms. She also has asthma, allergies to PCN and sulfa, and anxiety.

August 17th, 2024

I'm a 22-year-old male experiencing irritation and sensitivity at the tip of my penis for the past three months. I've had negative results for an eye test, urine culture, and STD tests, and my blood work is normal. I have health anxiety and am sexually active with one partner who frequently has yeast infections and UTIs. What could be causing my symptoms, and should I be worried?

August 20th, 2023

I have been experiencing discomfort in my crotch and buttocks for the past 2 weeks, which feels like menthol. Motrin seems to help, and I'm eating lots of cranberries. Should I see a doctor, or is this enough?

July 23rd, 2023

If a barber were HIV positive and had a small cut on their hand, and they nicked your head or got water in your eyes along with a small amount of blood from their cut, is there any concern for HIV transmission?

July 3rd, 2023