I take Magnesium and Flaxseed Oil for regularity. Will they make stool dark? I am 81 years old and use several medications. I recently started taking these supplements about a week ago and noticed that my first bowel movement was normal, but the next two were black like coal. Is this a concern?

April 6th, 2023

I had a few pieces of dried beetroot yesterday, and the bowl after a bowel movement earlier looked like it contained beetroot color. Is this normal, and can beetroot affect urine as well?

October 5th, 2024

My dad just had back surgery and is wanting to take Allegra to prevent coughing. Is this okay, given that he is 73 years old, has taken hydrocodone-acetaminophen, and is on a high blood pressure medication?

September 2nd, 2024

I took a HIV test 93 days after exposure using an antibody finger stick, which was negative. I also took two 4th generation tests at 8 and 11 weeks, and three other antibody tests at 5, 7, and 9 weeks. Is this conclusive? Additionally, can HIV be transmitted through a lancet prick? I am also concerned about potential transmission of other STDs like syphilis and hepatitis C through oral sex, and whether my symptoms of nerve tingling and joint pain could be related to these conditions.

January 14th, 2023

I have dry patches on my chin that have been constant for three months. The dryness is also under my nose. I have never had dry skin before. I am currently using Armour Thyroid for thyroid issues. What could be causing this and how can it be treated?

October 5th, 2023