I am experiencing fatigue, rash, and sleeplessness. I have a history of breast cancer and thyroid cancer, and I take thyroxine and metformin. I have regular thyroid hormone level tests which are all in the good range, but I don't know my AM cortisol and ACTH levels. What do you recommend?

March 10th, 2024

I have to have a hair drug test for a new job. I am not a drug abuser, but I had minor surgery a month ago where fentanyl and morphine were administered. Will a single dose of these drugs be detectable in my hair, and what factors influence this?

November 3rd, 2024

How to cure an alcohol/venlafaxine ER hangover? I had two 9.5 ABV beers last night after taking venlafaxine ER yesterday afternoon. It is now 0200 and I cannot sleep because of this pounding headache. This is absolutely terrible and I don’t know how to make it go away safely.

February 18th, 2023

I have a persistent cough that started 17 days ago with a clear mucousy cold. The cough is now accompanied by a constant tickle in my throat, loose cough, and occasional hoarseness. I have no allergy symptoms and no history of allergies. Additionally, I have had mild constipation for the past two years, sometimes straining to make stool, but not always. I am concerned about the possibility of lung cancer or colon cancer. What could be causing these symptoms and should I be worried?

July 15th, 2024

My daughter has had a constant headache on the right side since Monday, caused by a swollen lymph node behind her right ear. She has had a CAT scan, but the results are not yet known. She has no nausea and no other symptoms. She recently lost 50 lbs and had Hep C, but has been clear of that for a few months. What could be causing her headache and what should we do next?

February 22nd, 2023