I have been experiencing intermittent lower right abdominal pain for the past 4 months. The pain is dull and worsens when pressed. I have not taken any specific medication for it, only occasional antacids or gas relief, which do not help. I have not seen a doctor for this issue, but I have been advised to go to the ER, though the pain is bearable. I recently had a CT scan and blood work, which came back normal. What could be causing this pain and what further tests should I consider?

May 13th, 2024

About once per month, I experience a sudden onset of fever (102°F) and body aches similar to the flu, mostly in my legs, which resolves within 24 hours. I had a hysterectomy but still have my ovaries, and I'm currently going through perimenopause with a hormone patch. Could these symptoms be related to my perimenopause, asthma, recent pneumonia, or dehydration?

November 1st, 2024

My calcium score is 449 and I am only 56 years old. My left anterior descending artery has multifocal calcified plaque of 25-49%, the circumflex artery has 25-49%, and the right coronary is less than 25%. The score of 449 is very high for my age, and I have exercised and not smoked, although my bad cholesterol is up. How concerned should I be, as I have read that above 400 is dangerous? Is this correct?

August 21st, 2024

I've had two debilitating migraines in a month. My migraines are chronic and seem to be getting worse. My MRI was okay with a prominent pituitary gland. What can I do to manage these migraines, and is there anything in my diet that could be triggering them?

May 28th, 2023

I had a spinal cord injury 6 years ago that left me paralyzed at the T7 level. I also suffered severe concussions during the accident, which have caused ongoing difficulty with focus. I've tried Adderall in the past to help with focus during work, but I'm looking for other solutions. What additional treatments or therapies could help with my focus and overall recovery?

June 21st, 2023