I need a colonoscopy, but I have severe allergic reactions to PEG, Polysorbate, and the sulfur family. My previous doctor allowed me to use Citrate magnesia as a prep, but the current gastro facility insists on using preps that contain these allergens. I'm concerned about potential adverse effects, especially since I would be asleep during the procedure. How can I find a gastro doctor in my area who is willing to be flexible with prep options, and are there other preps that do not contain these allergens? Additionally, is there a reason Citrate of Magnesia is not considered, as it worked for my first colonoscopy?

July 4th, 2023

I had a rubber banding procedure for internal hemorrhoids 5 days ago. For the first 4 days, everything was normal, but on the 5th day, I noticed unusual bleeding and dark blood clots during bowel movements or when passing gas. I don't have pain or other discomfort except for the bleeding. What could be causing this and what should I do?

January 13th, 2024

Am I officially diabetic, and why did my doctor diagnose me with type 2 diabetes?

December 29th, 2023

I have POTS and I’ve been having numbness in my left arm for about 40 minutes now. Do you think it’s just a pinched nerve or my vessels contracting? I don’t have any other side effects besides sharp chest pain every now and then, but it only lasts for a second. I am 18 years old, female, hypertensive, and have no history of kidney stones or pain radiating from loin to groin. I haven’t done any heavy exercise or experienced an injury, and the numbness doesn’t hurt or get worse with movement.

September 7th, 2024

My leg ultrasounds and d dimer a week ago were negative. My d dimer yesterday was undetectable but I was on heparin. My right side of chest hurts when I cough etc but my oxygen is 99%. Is it safe to say pulmonary embolism is ruled out?

November 29th, 2024