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I went to an oil massage shop in Tokyo and had a massage for almost 2 hours with no sexual contact. The massage therapist had tiny pimples on her hand, and I had a fresh cut on my foot that bled slightly during the massage. I wore disposable underwear and showered after the massage. What are the chances of transmitting any STDs from the massage towels or the therapist, and should I be concerned about any symptoms I'm experiencing 9 days after the encounter?
April 9th, 2023
I have been experiencing increased gas, stomach/spleen issues, and sudden short heart palpitations with shortness of breath. I have tried herbal tea and antacid medication, but the medication seems to make me feel worse. Should I continue the medication for two more days or stop? And what tests should I undergo to determine the cause of these symptoms?
April 25th, 2023
I am 64 years old and have been experiencing joint and muscle pain since January, which has limited my physical activities. I have been taking Advil and now Celebrex for pain relief. My blood work shows inflammation, but my ANA is negative. My symptoms include pain in my joints, especially shoulders and triceps, stiffness in the morning, and puffiness in my fingers and toes. I had a partial knee replacement three years ago and a thyroidectomy eight years ago. What could be causing my symptoms, and what should I do next?
December 30th, 2023
What are the odds of having an STI without any symptoms, given that my ex claimed I have an STI and I am sexually active?
February 27th, 2024
I recently performed a coeliac home test and believe it showed a faint positive, but my blood test results from a couple of weeks ago indicated that I do not have coeliac disease. What should I do next?
May 10th, 2023
I had a possible seizure on Monday morning. I was diagnosed with epilepsy 11 years ago. I went to a local ER, but they dismissed it as fainting. I'm still experiencing headaches and occasional wooziness with sweating, similar to what happened during the seizure. Should I wait to see a neurologist/primary care doctor or go back to the ER? I don't want to have another seizure.
December 27th, 2023