I've been experiencing various health issues including lupus signs and symptoms such as sensitivity to the sun, Raynaud's phenomenon, digestive issues, swollen lymph nodes, a growing lump near my temporal lobe, numbness on the left side of my face and arm, and more. My ANA test has been significantly positive with a titer of 640 and a homogeneous pattern. I've been prescribed Zoloft and Gabapentin, but I'm still experiencing symptoms. What should I expect for my next appointment in March considering this information?
July 6th, 2024
I am a 26-year-old male experiencing recurrent headaches, scalp tenderness, achy back, shoulders, and neck, and jaw pain when chewing food. I have had blood tests that showed normal CRP and high Complement Component C3C. Could I have temporal arteritis, and what should my next steps be for diagnosis and treatment?
June 28th, 2024
I have a multinodular goiter with nodules ranging from 1-5cm, including two large nodules at 5cm x 2cm and 3.8cm x 1.4cm. My TSH fluctuates between 1-3, and I experience symptoms like constipation, weight gain, and neck pressure, especially when lying down. I had an FNA on the largest nodule, which was solid and cold, and the result was benign. My doctor didn't elaborate, but I'm concerned about the possibility of malignancy despite the benign result. I also have elevated white blood count, neutrophils, and CRP levels. My questions are: 1. Can you explain the FNA report in more detail? 2. Could I have Hashimoto's disease? 3. Is there a risk of malignancy despite the benign FNA result? 4. Should I consider a thyroidectomy based on the nodule sizes and symptoms?
February 1st, 2023
I have a swollen and painful big toe joint on my right foot. The pain is acute and located closer to the bottom of my feet. I was wearing flats with plenty of toe room and walked for about 40 minutes. I usually wear sneakers and have a healthy lifestyle with low sugar and meat in my diet. My medical appointment is not until Monday. What can I do to reduce the swelling and pain, and could this be related to rheumatoid arthritis given my family history?
November 9th, 2024
My company recently offered a free health screening. When I received my results, my Bilirubin and Iron were elevated. Is this something I should be concerned about?
December 1st, 2023
Why do I have burning pain in the lower side of my stomach? Is it a sign of an ulcer or something similar?
September 21st, 2024