I received a pneumococcal injection on 10/11/09. I am 60 years old, in good shape, and exercise daily. I am on cholesterol medications due to a family history of cardiovascular problems. Since the injection, I have experienced body aches and my shoulder at the injection site is locked and very sore. I have used heat and anti-inflammatory medications to treat it, but I still wake up feeling unwell. Could there be a connection between my medications and the shot? Also, on the day of the shot, I went for a 30-mile bike ride and couldn't raise my arm afterward.

June 30th, 2024

Can sudden watering in one eye, accompanied by a headache, be a warning sign of stroke?

September 21st, 2024

I was previously on Rasagiline (Agilect) for Parkinson's disease and was advised to avoid tyramine-rich foods. Now, I am taking Mirapex 1.5 mg three times a day. Should I still avoid tyramine-rich foods while on Mirapex?

December 14th, 2024

I am an 86-year-old man taking several medications and supplements daily, including Lipitor, Procardia, Pacerone, Clonazepam, Furosemide (every other day), Klor-Con, Aspirin, Melatonin, and currently Cipro for 7 days. I am confused by the detailed instructions provided. Can you simplify the instructions for me?

June 28th, 2023

I am experiencing severe eye swelling, affecting both upper and lower eyelids, with very few other symptoms. I have been allergy tested and am on sublingual drops. I am allergic to tree nuts, soy, corn, environmental factors, and mildly allergic to dogs. I have also been diagnosed with thyroiditis, although not currently active. The swelling has persisted for almost two weeks and has never gone down, almost to the point of being swollen shut. Blood tests revealed low iron and calcium, with normal thyroid functions. My eyes are fine according to an eye doctor. What should I do next?

November 28th, 2023