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I have throbbing pain in my right shoulder down to my elbow. I've taken naprosyn and meloxicam prescribed for carpal tunnel in my right wrist. Two days ago, I was scratched on my right forearm by a Labrador retriever's paw. It bled, and I washed it and applied topical antibiotic ointment. Today, while mowing the lawn on a riding mower, my arm began to throb. I wonder if it's just from the bumpy ride and my bra strap digging into my shoulder, but I worry if the dog paw scratch is anything more. I soaked in a hot bath, applied 'biofreeze' on the bicep area, and took the previously mentioned meds, but I haven't had much pain relief. I can't lie down or sleep. I am a 53-year-old female, 250 lbs, 5'4". I didn't call my doctor today but wish I had.
July 17th, 2023
I have chronic pancreatitis and three cysts on it, plus I have liver inflammation C (hepatitis). Is it correct that I should not take any antibiotics or similar medications?
June 15th, 2023
I was prescribed Clindamycin HCL for a dental infection after amoxicillin failed. Halfway through the treatment, I started having persistent diarrhea, which continued even after stopping the antibiotics a week ago. I now have frequent bowel movements, mostly small and relatively solid, often propelled by flatulence. I have no fever or abdominal pain, but noticed minor rectal irritation with bright red blood two days ago. I have been taking a proton-pump inhibitor for chronic heartburn, but this issue is new. Is this likely a remaining side-effect of the antibiotics, possibly a C. difficile infection treatable with probiotics, or should I be concerned about something more serious?
July 18th, 2024
I spent most of my life sleeping on a regular bed without issues, but after switching to an orthopedic bed recommended by an orthopedic chiropractor, I've experienced increased back pain and poor sleep quality. Could the orthopedic bed be a poor choice for me, and what characteristics should I look for in a non-orthopedic bed to improve my sleep and reduce back pain?
March 27th, 2024
I have been drinking at least a bottle of white wine every day after work since I was 14 years old and now I am 30. If I'm off from work, I drink more, up to 3 bottles. I think I am an alcoholic. What should I do?
May 14th, 2024
I have small spots and lumps around the top of my penis, discharge with a bad smell, bad-smelling urine, strong-smelling semen, and the tip of my penis gets inflamed and irritated after intercourse. My wife also notices a bad smell from my penis even after showering and says it tastes sour. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?
January 6th, 2024