My boyfriend had a spinal fusion done on his back almost 7 months ago. He has residual nerve damage affecting the sciatic nerve and possibly causing erectile dysfunction. He experienced improvement in pain and overall feeling about 2 months ago but then got worse again. The doctor said it would get better and then get bad again before finally improving. When can he expect to start feeling better, and is there a possibility he may never regain erectile function? He feels nauseated and not well a lot of the time.
September 13th, 2023
I asked a question several minutes ago, but I haven't seen a response. Am I doing something wrong? I also forgot to mention that I burp more than usual. I heard this was a sign of ovarian cancer too. What are the basic symptoms of ovarian cancer?
October 18th, 2023
My red blood cell count is low at 55. The doctor mentioned dehydration as a possibility. What else could be causing this?
September 27th, 2023
I have been experiencing strange dizziness almost every other day, lasting from a few minutes to a few hours. This dizziness can make it difficult to stand and sometimes feels like my foot is slipping on ice when I start walking, which has led to near falls. Additionally, I sometimes feel a vibration in my heart. I am 50 years old, very athletic, and have had these symptoms for almost 2 years. I visited an emergency room in Germany, but they found nothing. What could be causing this dizziness, and how can I get the necessary medical tests without health insurance?
March 25th, 2024
My mother, age 93, has been diagnosed with mesenteric artery ischemia and may need a stent. What are the dangers of having the stent placed, especially considering her mild hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and potential kidney issues from the dye used in the procedure?
October 12th, 2024
I had a physical 6 months ago with a PSA level of 2 or 3. My doctor retested this month and it's now 5, sending me to a urologist. I'm worried about the rapid rise and the possibility of aggressive cancer, especially since I have a family history of prostate cancer and a dull ache behind my left testicle. What does this rapid rise in PSA indicate, and what should I expect from the urologist?
May 16th, 2023