We conducted a drug test on an adolescent today using Focalin, and the drug test was negative. I thought methylphenidate would show up as amphetamine in a point-of-care urine drug test. Is this a time-sensitive issue? What type of specimen are they testing? Anything else in the medical history that the Doctor should know?

December 9th, 2024

Can you take bovine collagen while pregnant?

March 18th, 2024

I have a common cold with symptoms of head cold and chest congestion. I am not currently using any medication and cannot remember what I have used in the past. Is there any over-the-counter medication that I could take for relief?

May 28th, 2024

Is the oncologist at fault for not performing a combined CT/PET scan, which could have confirmed the presence of cancer earlier and potentially allowed for earlier chemotherapy treatment, leading to a better outcome for my uncle who died of stage 4 cancer?

July 10th, 2023

I have been experiencing extreme dizziness, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and ear ringing for about a month. My headaches are sharp and throbbing, located at the top and back of my head. I recently went through a severe anti-depressant withdrawal and am currently dealing with severe depression, anxiety, and a lack of appetite. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

July 1st, 2023