I have obsessive thoughts about contracting HIV. I worry that my girlfriend's prescription drug purchases from unknown sources and my concerns about contamination from public surfaces could pose a risk. I also fear consuming items that may have been exposed to potential contaminants. Can HIV be contracted through these scenarios, and should I and my girlfriend be tested? Can we continue to have unprotected sex?

April 15th, 2024

Can I use a neti pot to rinse my sinuses while taking Tamiflu, given that I just tested positive for the flu and have been experiencing symptoms for about 30 hours?

March 31st, 2023

I had a false positive for both amphetamines and methamphetamines. I use neither. I take Prozac, Flexeril, ibuprofen, and many essential oils and herbal remedies. What could be causing this false positive and what should I do about it?

April 26th, 2024

I had a piece of tooth break off and I feel it is infected. My face is swollen a bit and I have moderate pain. What can I do to relieve the pain?

July 4th, 2024

A 72-year-old diabetic woman mistakenly took 55 units of Humalog quickpen insulin instead of her lantus insulin at 9 PM. She experienced hypoglycemia symptoms, took orange juice and glucose tabs, and is now eating eggs and sausage. Should she take her lantus tonight or skip it? Should she eat a protein meal before going to bed? Is she safe to go to sleep after two hours, or should she stay awake for 6-8 hours and check her blood sugars?

January 27th, 2024