I am experiencing worsening symptoms including nerve issues, pain in the left wrist (possibly carpal tunnel), pain in the middle of the spine when bending, weakness in the front neck muscles affecting breathing, and overall muscle weakness and tingling. I have lost weight and am having difficulty eating and sleeping. My chest feels caved in, and I have high blood pressure and chest pain. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

November 27th, 2023

How to avoid diabetes? I am a healthy 36-year-old man with a bad eating habit, including daily coffee with cream and occasional ice cream and energy drinks. I believe drinking lots of water after consuming sugar can wash it away. Is this theory correct?

July 14th, 2024

My primary care physician (PCP) will not prescribe any thyroid medications for me because my TSH is in the 'normal' range. He only prescribes antidepressants. I've been experiencing hyperthyroid symptoms for almost four years and no one will help me. Even the endocrinologists I've seen only rely on lab results and not symptoms. What can I do?

August 20th, 2024

What are some remedies for my son who has asthma and his inhaler is not working? He is experiencing coughing, shortness of breath, and pain, and has been hospitalized five times for asthma, requiring overnight stays on a breathing machine and hourly steroids.

December 17th, 2024

I have an ejection fraction of 32% with persistent nausea and vomiting. I was told I don't need gallbladder surgery but should see a gastroenterologist. How long have you had the nausea, have you used any medication for it, and is there anything else in your medical history the doctor should know?

June 22nd, 2023