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I've had an ileostomy for 45 years and was recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease due to ongoing diarrhea. I developed a fistula near my stoma and have been treated with Flaygl and Cipro. My doctor wants me to start taking Humira, but I'm concerned about its effectiveness and long-term side effects. What should my course of action be?
January 28th, 2024
I'm a 32-year-old female with tendonitis in my right foot from athletic overuse. What can I do to speed up recovery, and can I still train without causing further issues like arthritis? Should I continue barefoot activities once healed, and are there preventive measures to avoid flare-ups?
May 9th, 2024
I have Oral Allergy Syndrome and experience mild swelling of my lips, tingling, and/or burning on my tongue when eating certain fruits and vegetables. The swelling subsides within 10-15 minutes, but the tingling/burning partially remains. My tongue feels rough and has been this way for a few days. Should I see a doctor sooner, or wait for my scheduled appointment in a week?
November 19th, 2023
I am an 180lb male, 34 years old, who mostly does weight training, including leg weights once a week. I have good muscle on my upper legs but do not run at all. Recently, I started playing baseball and experienced lower leg pain after running on the ground, especially when I touch the lower leg bone. What does this mean, and do I need to run more on a treadmill to improve endurance?
February 28th, 2024
What should I do to help my son who suddenly became psychotic and hyperactive, with a spiking blood sugar level of 376 (20.8 mmol/L), after taking various supplements including preformed vitamins, antioxidants, Omega 3, Vitamin E, garlic, magnesium, melatonin, and metformin? Will L-Glutamine or Acetyl-Carnitine help, and what else can be done to reverse this condition?
April 13th, 2023
I have had a spot sensitive to the touch on my upper gum where it connects to the cheek for almost a year. I've been to the dentist and ENT doctor, and nothing was found. Today, I noticed a pea-shaped bump in that same spot that is sensitive to touch. What could it be?
May 13th, 2024