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My 74-year-old husband has experienced severe shaking chills with fevers around 101.2-101.7°F, leg bone and muscle aches, and difficulty finding a comfortable position when lying down. These attacks last about an hour or more, followed by a decrease in fever and leg pain. He has had these attacks 2-3 times in the last couple of months. What could be causing these symptoms, and what tests or treatments should be considered?
February 6th, 2024
I have been taking Plavix, Toprol XL, Aspirin, and Lovaza, and have stopped taking Zocor, replacing it with a red yeast rice caplet. Is this a good switch to help keep my cholesterol down?
June 11th, 2024
I have a severe burning pain on the left side of my ribcage, extending from my back to the front up to my left breast. The pain is most intense when lying down to sleep and wakes me up with excruciating pain. It only feels better when sitting up. There is no cough, and an X-ray shows my lungs are okay. What could be causing this pain, and what should I do?
January 13th, 2024
I have been diagnosed with bacteria on my vagina, stomach, and neck. The itching is severe, and I've been using prescribed creams like Nystatin, but they are not working. I've also been scratching a lot, causing cuts. Additionally, I have a yeast infection from antibiotics taken for a mild case of pneumonia. What can I do to alleviate these symptoms and get some relief?
November 27th, 2024
My left chest pec is significantly bigger than my right. I have been weight lifting but nothing seems to work. What can I do to address this issue, and why might there be more fat on only one side?
August 18th, 2023
I have been coughing since the late 1950s, having lived in Mohave County and Las Vegas, Nevada, for 8 years. Moving to Hawaii and other areas did not help. Now I have excessive mucus almost daily. Various medicines recently tried are not working. Is it possible that breathing in downwind nuclear fallout has damaged me permanently?
November 1st, 2024