I have chronic pain from an auto accident and have tried various treatments including Tylenol, Advil, ice, heat, showers, resting, elevating, and anti-inflammatory medications. I am out of answers and facing another surgery soon. Can you prescribe oxycodone?

April 10th, 2023

I have various health concerns, including high cholesterol, a feeling of incomplete bowel movements, bumps on my body that I worry might be cancerous, and anxiety about potentially having HIV. What should I do to address these issues and alleviate my anxiety?

October 2nd, 2023

I have severe lower back pain and a cramped, painful, tight feeling across the top of my stomach after eating. I also feel very tired in the afternoons. I am a 48-year-old male with no other major health concerns. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

July 5th, 2023

I want to quit laxative abuse due to stress and depression, but I'm scared my bowels won't move on their own after 2.5 years of using them (dulcolax, 2-3 times per week, 7 tablets at a time). I'm lactose intolerant, sensitive to many foods, and love fruit but it doesn't agree with my stomach. I've been told I might have IBS. What should I get checked for, and how long does it take to recover from laxative abuse? Will I go regularly again after stopping, or will it take months?

June 26th, 2023

I have been experiencing intense burning and itching of my toes for about ten days, which is worsening. I initially used a cortisone cream and then a prescription foot cream, both of which provided temporary relief. I also took prednisone for two days, which helped but exacerbated my arrhythmia, so I stopped. I have redness on my toes but no cracking or peeling skin, and some bumps that are not water-filled. I need relief from the severe itching and burning that is disrupting my sleep. What could be causing this and what can I do for relief?

September 18th, 2024