I have numbness and tingling in my right foot that has persisted for about three months. I previously had severe sciatic nerve pain, which has since subsided. I went to the hospital for the pain, but they said nothing could be done and gave me painkillers and a shot of morphine. I still have numbness and wonder if anything can be done.

September 7th, 2023

I have difficulty passing stool without putting pressure on the surrounding skin of the anus, even with soft stool and after taking a laxative. It never feels like I've completely emptied my bowels, and wiping afterward never seems clean. What could be the cause and what should I do?

February 26th, 2023

At what point do you need insulin if you are type 2 diabetic? After taking an A1C test, over what percent should you consider starting insulin if the test result is 9.7%? Can diet and exercise help avoid insulin, or is it too late?

December 6th, 2024

I tore my meniscus in an accident 40 years ago, and the knee pain got progressively worse over the years, from clicking to not being able to walk up stairs. I am now diagnosed with osteoarthritis and have a torn meniscus. Could this possibly be related to the accident which I fell and hung onto a ladder by my foot twisting my leg?

September 20th, 2024

I am 55 with an underactive thyroid, taking 125 mcg of Levothyroxine and 20 mg of Omeprazole for gut issues. I recently had a metallic taste in my mouth after dental fillings, which has led to excessive saliva production. I am also under significant stress due to personal and professional life changes. Could these symptoms be related to my medications, stress, or thyroid levels?

April 24th, 2024