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My pain management doctor abruptly stopped my Dilaudid without tapering me down, and I'm unsure what I should do. I've been on it for over 10 years for CRPS, have had 10 surgeries in the last 3 years, and am on several other medications including severe osteoarthritis. I have appointments with new pain management doctors the week of the 21st, but I'm concerned about managing my pain until then. What options do I have?
January 24th, 2023
I have a single small red bump near the top of my penis, to the side of the urethra. I noticed it yesterday and it was irritating me in my boxers. I have had three oral sex partners in the prior few months and occasionally get cold sores from HSV1. I thought HSV2 was not typically spread orally to genitals and that it usually presents with several lesions or bumps. What could this bump be, and should I be concerned about it being an STI?
January 10th, 2024
I noticed a mass under my armpit over a year ago. I had a mammogram and nothing came up. Four months ago, I was having a dull pain in the same area and had another mammogram that showed nothing. I went back for my follow-up exam. The dull pain is gone, but my doctor and I felt a lump. I just had an ultrasound and it was confirmed. I have no insurance and I'm not sure what to do now.
December 8th, 2023
I'm fairly certain I've got a minor male yeast infection on my penis, and I can't get to see a doctor to get it diagnosed till the 29th. What should I do till then?
March 12th, 2023
I had a total RT knee replacement in Sept 2017. The right outside of my knee is still numb, and the area above my thigh is numb and burns badly, especially when I stand and walk. I was previously diagnosed with neuropathy on that thigh and took gabapentin, which helped temporarily. My surgeon suggested the numbness is part of the surgery and might go away, but I'm not convinced. I've tried Horizant, Diclofenac ointment, extra strength Tylenol, and Hydrocodone, but no relief. Additionally, I have herniated discs in my neck (c3 thru c7) that need surgery, but I don't want surgery. I also have severe pain in my left forearm, which was affirmed to be related to my neck by a chiropractor. How can I manage this nerve pain, and is it related to my knee replacement?
January 3rd, 2023
I am concerned about my blood test results. My neutrophils are at 78%, lymphocytes at 14.3%, monocytes at 6.3%, eosinophils at 0.7%, and basophils at 0.7%. Absolute neutrophil count is 8.16 x1000/mcL, lymphocyte count is 1.50 x1000/mcL, monocyte count is 0.66 x1000/mcL, eosinophil count is 0.08 x1000/mcL, and basophil count is 0.07 x1000/mcL. Additionally, I have lost 5 pounds in a month, have a sore throat today, have been dealing with depression and high stress levels, experienced dizziness episodes, and have lumbar and leg pain. Could this be Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
October 10th, 2024