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I’ve been experiencing a stinging pain above my right elbow for the past few days, which has now spread, causing my entire arm to feel sore. There have been no recent activities that might have led to this discomfort. The pain started specifically above the elbow but has become more generalized over time. I am currently on amoxicillin and am wondering if my symptoms could be a side effect or if they’re unrelated. The persistence of this pain and its progression to a broader area has me concerned. Could this be related to nerve irritation, or a muscle strain? Or might it indicate something more serious that requires immediate attention? What steps should I take next? Thank you for your guidance.
January 30th, 2024
I have additional information on my father's death. The cardiac monitor/EKG report shows SPO2 levels at 68% at 8:48pm, 82% at 8:59pm, 83% at 9:00pm, and 82% at 9:01pm. The readings of 82%, 83%, and 82% indicate low perfusion, but the 68% does not. Which SPO2 level should be considered? Additionally, if the 68% and my own measurement of 74% were accurate, could these low oxygen levels have caused my father to become unconscious and led to an arrhythmia and cardiac arrest? If the three low readings in the 80s were correct, could they also have caused unconsciousness, arrhythmia, and cardiac arrest? Finally, the paramedics did not provide supplemental oxygen, so his oxygen levels were low for about 20 minutes.
May 15th, 2024
I've been having burning for three weeks and have one blister that is a purpleish line on my buttocks. My partner has HSV-1 and is on Valtrex. What could this be and how long will it last?
November 2nd, 2023
How long after having COVID will you still test positive?
February 26th, 2023
I felt a lump on my scalp about 6 inches above my ear. The lump is hard but somewhat soft, larger than a pea, and not associated with scabbing or skin-like features. What could this lump be?
May 24th, 2024
I am fighting PAWS (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome) and have been advised by one doctor to take phosphatidylserine (PS) while another advised against it, fearing it might cause issues in my recovery. I am currently taking 300mg of PS at night, which seems to help with cortisol but causes palpitations around the same time I take it. I am considering switching to Siberian Ginseng. What is your recommendation on using PS for PAWS, and is Siberian Ginseng a suitable alternative?
April 14th, 2024