I have been extremely tired for the past week, getting 9-10 hours of sleep each night but still waking up tired. I am a 35-year-old woman who has always been relatively healthy but a bit overweight. I am starting to have trouble with memory and feel short-tempered and anxious at times. I do not have health insurance. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

July 31st, 2024

My bloodwork shows I have hyperthyroidism, but my symptoms match this diagnosis. I had a blood test profile and a thyroid ultrasound. Recently, I completed a three-part scan, and when I asked if there were any hot spots, the doctor seemed shocked and mentioned cold spots instead. He questioned whether I had been told it was hyperthyroidism and suggested it might be hypothyroidism or underfunctioning. I have symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as weight loss, lack of appetite, insomnia, and trouble concentrating. I understand that low thyroid function is worse; am I right? I won't get the results from my doctor until next week, but I am confused.

November 12th, 2024

I have had a severe headache behind and over my ears and behind my eyes for 2 weeks, along with a fever as high as 102°F, neck stiffness, and swollen lymph nodes in my neck. I was diagnosed with sinusitis and treated with antibiotics, but the symptoms have not fully resolved. What should I do?

August 30th, 2023

Why do GPs seem at times to be reluctant to diagnose work-related stress?

August 30th, 2024

I have swollen feet and ankles. I had a heart attack in 1998 and am on medications including Avodart, warfarin, amiodarone, carvedilol, spironolactone, nitro, and B-12. My feet have been swollen for about 2 weeks. I am a no salt person and consume very little sugar. What could be causing this and what should I do?

March 28th, 2023