I'm trying to understand if my doctor was mean/insensitive or perhaps crossing the line in how she treated me. She knew about my bipolar disorder, history of emotional/sexual abuse, and was treating me during a high-risk pregnancy. I felt disrespected and my concerns were dismissed, even when I had preterm contractions and complications post-delivery. Can you help me analyze this situation?

October 13th, 2023

Does playing sports outdoors in extreme heat (115 degree heat index and 99 degrees) cause organ damage, and how? Also, how do football players manage to play in such conditions without apparent ill effects?

January 13th, 2024

I've had an increase in intrusive thoughts since the birth of my daughter, including disturbing images related to cannibalism. I was diagnosed with OCD nearly 20 years ago and am currently taking Luvox 100 mg daily. Why would I have such disturbing intrusions, and what can I do about them?

November 21st, 2023

I'm trying to understand my lab work related to my thyroid. I was told my thyroid is low, but my results show TSH 0.66, Free T3 3.1, T3 Reverse LCMSMS 14, and TPO Antibody 21.5. I experience symptoms like fatigue, difficulty focusing, easy bruising, lack of energy, and slow metabolism. What could be causing these symptoms if my thyroid results are normal?

June 24th, 2023

I have been going to the VA Hospital for many years and have a service-connected disability for which I receive Clonazepam tablets. I am satisfied with this medication, but every 2-3 years, a new intern suggests switching to SSRIs or going to mental health, which I am against due to distance and past experiences. I am concerned about addiction and withdrawal symptoms from SSRIs. I have reduced my Clonazepam dosage from 3mg to 1mg daily but cannot reduce it further. I am 76 years old and do not want to endure withdrawal agony. Is there any way to avoid these frequent medication changes and ensure I continue with my current treatment?

June 26th, 2024