I have been experiencing consistent bloating and trapped gas, especially before my menstrual cycle, which worsens with certain foods like fatty foods and dairy products. I have been diagnosed with GERD and have a lot of bacteria in my urine. I am currently taking Nexium and probiotics. I am also under a lot of stress and have allergies that cause nausea. I am 49 years old and had my tubes tied after my last child. What can I do to alleviate these symptoms, and can stress make my stomach feel hard?

February 3rd, 2024

I recently tested for herpes and want to better understand the test results. I had a cold sore 4 years ago and am currently sick with an infection in my gums and throat. What do my high IgG antibody levels for HSV Type 1 mean, and what should my next steps be regarding medication and informing my partner?

July 18th, 2024

My finger is swollen and won’t go down, and my bone hurts constantly for the past 3 months, especially during winter. The pain is achy and sometimes feels like pins and needles. I’m 16 years old, on Adco-etoricoxib 90mg, and have a gluten intolerance, nut allergy, and am anemic. I also experience stiffness in my spine and shoulders. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

September 12th, 2024

Is it normal to have a lump in the stomach, and why might I be experiencing headaches, ear pain, and numbness in my arms upon waking up?

March 20th, 2024

If I had Transverse Myelitis from the flu vaccine, can I get the Covid vaccine? I am 59 years old, not on any medications, and have not had the flu shot in about 12 years due to the reaction I had. I am located in Hebron CT, where COVID-19 is not widespread at this time. I teach and will be back in the classroom with larger class sizes come September, so I feel I may be at more risk from COVID itself.

May 30th, 2024