I have been taking Potassium Chloride 8MEQ daily to maintain optimal potassium levels due to low potassium caused by my medication (37.5/25 Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide). I am now living in Panama and cannot find Potassium Chloride 8MEQ. My current dosage has been reduced to once every other day, and my blood tests show normal potassium levels. Should I discontinue the supplement, or can I substitute it with Potassium Citrate 99mg daily? If I substitute, what would be the equivalent dosage?

August 10th, 2023

I have a cut on the side of the outer labia that has been present for two years and is becoming uncomfortable. I need to know how much this kind of surgery will cost and if there is someone in my area to handle this.

March 29th, 2023

My brother, who is in the hospital, needs a procedure to add a filter to his Vena Cava to prevent blood clots from reaching his heart and lungs. However, his Vena Cava is 40 mm in diameter, and the largest available filters are only for 30-34 mm. Is it true that there are no filters large enough for people with larger Vena Cava diameters, and what are the alternatives?

June 24th, 2024

My mother is 96 years old and has pancreatic cancer. Is diarrhea common with this diagnosis?

October 14th, 2024

I finished my last 1/2 20 mg pill of Opana 2 days ago, and I am experiencing severe pain. My feet felt like they were burning, my underarm muscles were pulling hard, and now my upper back and underarms hurt badly. I am worried about how long this will last and how to manage my daughter's activities this week. Is this normal, and what can I do to alleviate the pain?

June 17th, 2024