I want information on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection for my arthritic knee. I have had arthritis for a few years and am 70 years old. I have received cortisone injections and Uflexa on my left knee, which provided relief, and recently got a cortisone shot in my right knee with amazing relief. I am also dealing with Hashimoto's thyroid and possibly Graves' disease, but otherwise, I am healthy and active. I am taking synthroid and tylenol. What are the success rates and long-term benefits of PRP injections for arthritis?

September 13th, 2023

What happens if you eat too much salt when having heart rhythm problems?

August 30th, 2023

I’ve had RUQ (right upper quadrant) pain for almost 2 years, with constant but fluctuating intensity, located under my right rib cage. Additionally, I’ve experienced back pain in the same area for the past 2 months, which worsens when pressed. I’ve undergone an ultrasound, HIDA scan, and CT scan, all of which showed no abnormalities. My blood work has also been normal. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do next?

January 12th, 2023

I finished my Percocet prescription of 6 tablets 6 days ago. Yesterday, I tested myself with a 12-panel urine test I bought at CVS and tested negative. Today, I took a urine test at a lab. Will I pass?

September 17th, 2024

My mother, aged 65, had a very good response to chemotherapy, with the tumor almost gone. The oncologist suggested radiation therapy based on the report, but we are unsure if it is necessary. The pathology report mentions immunohistochemical stains for estrogen, progesterone receptors, Her2/neu status, and proliferation marker Ki-67, but we don't understand if we need to repeat the biopsy or retest the previous block. Can you help clarify what the pathology report is advising us to do?

October 12th, 2023