I got bit by a mosquito yesterday, and my hand is swollen to the point where I can't close it. I've tried ice, insect bite sprays, epsom salt soaks, and more ice, but there's no relief. What can I do to reduce the swelling and stop the itch at home, especially since I have no medical insurance?

May 21st, 2023

I have had severe diarrhea and sometimes constipation, irregular periods, always feeling tired, and muscle fatigue for years. Two years ago, a test showed my thyroid was underactive, but a retest a month later was normal. Last week, my blood tests showed abnormal thyroid levels again. I have gained a lot of weight over the last two years and have been trying to lose it, but my weight fluctuates. I have been asked to repeat the blood test in April. Why is my thyroid underactive or not? Last time, I was told it could have been because I had a cold, but this time I was fine except for the symptoms I have been complaining about for the last two years. I am feeling really depressed by the whole thing now.

September 11th, 2023

I just received my lab results and I have an elevated GGTP result of 103. All other labs are normal with the exception of triglycerides which are 213, total cholesterol is 255 with LDL at 138 and HDL at 75. Although I had fasted as directed, I did drink during the World Cup game. Could this be the cause of the GGTP results or should I be concerned, given that everything else was normal?

July 1st, 2024

Is there anything medically that can be done about premature ejaculation? It is causing a severe burden on my marriage.

September 2nd, 2024

I have a long history of recurring stress fractures in both femurs, hips, tibias, fibulas, and heels. There is still a bone cyst in my right hip since 2004 that causes pain. My ALP levels are more than 4 times the high normal at the lab we use and have risen over the past year. I have a large amount of bone pain with walking or impact activities. I have had multiple imaging tests confirming the location and size of the cyst, and it hasn't shown significant growth. Could this cyst still cause elevated ALP levels? I follow a high-fiber, low-fat, lower-carb diet, am a non-smoker, and do not drink alcohol or take any medications. Is it worth further investigation, and if so, what test would be best to ask for? Additionally, I still stress fracture quickly when running short distances, which is embarrassing given my past as a soldier. Any advice on how to approach this situation would be appreciated.

February 7th, 2024