I went to the doctor a week ago for swollen tonsils, earache, and a cough. They diagnosed it as a common cold and prescribed penicillin. Since then, I've experienced high blood pressure (150/94), swollen ankles, and a return of my cough. About half an hour ago, I started having sharp chest pain under my breasts, more severe on the left side, with a weird flicker sensation. My cough is also returning, making it hard to breathe. I have a history of high blood pressure and hypothyroidism. What could be causing these symptoms, and what should I do?

June 2nd, 2024

I am having tight chest pain that feels like someone punched my chest between my breasts. It hurts to breathe and started yesterday. I have tried Tums for it. I have horrible acid reflux and heartburn. What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

May 19th, 2024

I am a 28-year-old female who recently experienced swelling in the right side of my jaw shortly after starting antibiotics for an intestinal infection. The swelling subsided with allergy medication but returned after stopping both medications. I also have fatigue, light-headedness, a sore throat, knee pain, leg fatigue, and cold chills, but no fever. Blood tests are clean. What could be causing these symptoms and how are they related?

March 30th, 2024

I was taking 4 mg Valium per day (2 mg in the morning and 2 mg in the evening) for travel, and recently tried to wean off by cutting out the evening dose. Now I'm experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms like stomach issues, increased anxiety, hot flashes, and restless legs. How should I manage these symptoms and safely taper off the Valium?

January 20th, 2024

I am a 42-year-old male with prehypertension, on Benicar 25mg. Seven to eight months ago, I received a hand job from a dancer at a strip club, with no other sexual contact. Since then, I have experienced lower back pain, side pain, and random, brief tingling sensations on my penis. I also noticed a pimple on my butt. I am worried about having an STD, specifically HIV or herpes, and whether these symptoms could indicate something more serious like cancer or multiple sclerosis. Could I have contracted an STD from the hand job, and should I be concerned about other health issues?

July 10th, 2024