I think I have RSV from my granddaughter. I am 77 years old, have asthma and high blood pressure. I've been sick for a week with symptoms including cough, chest tightness, and a wet cough that produces green/yellow phlegm. I have no fever but experience weakness and fatigue. My cough comes and goes, worse at night. I'm currently using Tylenol, Aleve for sciatica pain, tea with honey, salt water gargle, and Mucinex to loosen my chest. I also use asthma inhalers. What should I do for my condition?

September 3rd, 2023

My mom has been diagnosed with gastroparesis and severe gastritis. She is currently taking Sucralfate, Pantoprazole, Metoclopramide, Creon, Gabapentin, and Novolin. Despite this, she is still experiencing significant pain that comes and goes, sometimes feeling like a stabbing or sharp pain. She had an endoscopy in December 2022 which showed no issues. What additional steps can be taken to manage her pain and acid levels?

December 2nd, 2024

Dad has a growth under his throat since last Thursday. He was prescribed antibiotics on Friday afternoon, but the growth is still growing. He is currently taking drugs for cardio problems. We are unsure of what this is. The lump under the throat is hard and not painful.

August 13th, 2023

My stomach hurts and the area where my stomach meets my chest hurts a lot. I press down on it and it also hurts. I am feeling the need to vomit but the second I move it's almost gone. What could be causing this pain and what can I do to alleviate it?

December 30th, 2023

I have a DVT in my leg from a calf surgery I had in September. The doctor has me on blood thinners until the DVT goes away by itself. She recommended that I get a second opinion if I wanted to. I was wondering if she is correct and I should let my body remove the DVT itself OR should I possibly look to getting it removed. Has DVT been stable or getting worse? Has blood thinners helped at all? What's your dosage? Is there any improvement of swelling since September? Do you have any problem walking? Did you have any repeat ultrasound recently to check on the blood clot? How big is the clot? Will a hardened clot affect my circulation in the future?

July 3rd, 2024