I have been experiencing constipation for about a week due to narcotic medications following knee surgery. I have tried managing it with prune juice, Senokot S, and glycerin suppositories without success. What should be my next step?

December 18th, 2023

I have been experiencing pain in my back left flank and underneath my front ribcage, along with shortness of breath and indigestion since November. I have had multiple tests including UA, CT scan, and blood work, all of which came back mostly normal. I have taken antibiotics and hydrocodone for pain. What could be causing these symptoms and what kind of specialist should I consult?

November 8th, 2024

I am a 67-year-old female who has been taking 100 grams daily of Setraline for 8 years for mild anxiety. Since retiring, I have become more anxious and very tired both physically and mentally. My doctor doubled the dose, thinking I might have depression. However, I ran out of Setraline two weeks ago and did not renew my prescription due to feeling too tired to go out. I began to feel better and started doing activities I had lost interest in. Now, I experience short cuts in my brain similar to electricity sparking and feel a little giddy. Will this well-being feeling continue, or will I return to my anxious state without Setraline? Additionally, could long-term use of Setraline be the cause of my debilitating tiredness?

June 13th, 2024

I have used cannabis and will be having a urine test. I take about 30 Norco 525/5mg for back pain per month. Cannabis is legal in Alaska. I have 10 or 11 days before the test. My nerve pain is post-stroke, and I was off the meds because I thought I was taking too much Solotol. Will the test detect cannabis, and can I pass it?

August 7th, 2024

What could be causing discomfort in my lower left abdomen, given that I have normal bowel movements and no blood in my stools? The discomfort is not severe but bothersome, and I am considering inflammation of the spleen or issues with the descending colon.

November 24th, 2024