I recently had a mass and half my thyroid removed and was put on a prescription of 125 mg of synthroid once a day. I started the drug and have had 45 days of taking it daily in the early morning before eating. I began to experience itchy skin, which escalated to horrific swelling and a hive-like rash that itches mercilessly. The rash and itch leave by evening. I also have had massive weight gain and swelling in my fingers. What should I do, as getting into a doctor is very difficult due to living in a semi-isolated area and being 76 years old?

January 14th, 2023

Had a fall rescuing my dog from an attack 2 days ago, resulting in very bad bruising on my left shin, which is a bit sore to walk on. I am an 80-year-old female in good health, with no broken skin. I have used an ice pack and taken Panadol. How should I manage the bruising and is it okay to walk on it?

December 9th, 2024

I have a fibroid and experience left flank and groin pain, along with nausea some mornings. Could these symptoms, especially the nausea, be caused by the fibroid?

June 19th, 2023

My nose feels constantly full of mucus, I can't sniff it away or blow it away, it's very annoying. Is there anything I can do to alleviate this?

November 7th, 2024

I have non-stop pain in my groin area and have been diagnosed with pelvic floor dysfunction. I've tried various medications for constipation, gas, and nerve-related disorders, including Cymbalta and Amitriptyline, but the pain persists. I've also seen multiple gastro specialists. What other treatments or specialists should I consider before potentially undergoing surgery?

April 29th, 2023