Can I use a neti pot to rinse my sinuses while taking Tamiflu, given that I just tested positive for the flu and have been experiencing symptoms for about 30 hours?

March 31st, 2023

I had a false positive for both amphetamines and methamphetamines. I use neither. I take Prozac, Flexeril, ibuprofen, and many essential oils and herbal remedies. What could be causing this false positive and what should I do about it?

April 26th, 2024

I had a piece of tooth break off and I feel it is infected. My face is swollen a bit and I have moderate pain. What can I do to relieve the pain?

July 4th, 2024

A 72-year-old diabetic woman mistakenly took 55 units of Humalog quickpen insulin instead of her lantus insulin at 9 PM. She experienced hypoglycemia symptoms, took orange juice and glucose tabs, and is now eating eggs and sausage. Should she take her lantus tonight or skip it? Should she eat a protein meal before going to bed? Is she safe to go to sleep after two hours, or should she stay awake for 6-8 hours and check her blood sugars?

January 27th, 2024

I have anterior extradural defects in L2-3 and L3-4 causing severe lower back pain affecting my sciatic nerve, leading to numbness in my left leg, loss of balance, and extreme pain in my low back, left hip, and leg. I am on Percocet 10mg 4 times daily and various other medications. I have Interstitial Cystitis with Hunner's Ulcers, an InterStim device for my bladder, and a spinal stimulator for pelvic pain. I have had these symptoms since May 2012 and they affect my job and personal life. I am considering surgery. What should I expect in terms of pain relief, reduction in pain medication, recovery time, and the likelihood of returning to work and my active lifestyle?

March 6th, 2023