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My wife, a breast cancer survivor with paraneoplastic syndrome (PNPS), was treated with 40mg of prednisone for 3 weeks followed by a 6-week taper. She has experienced bobble head, weakness, and wobbly effects since stopping the steroid. How long will these symptoms last?
December 13th, 2023
I have been on antibiotics for 10 days and started antibiotic ear drops 3 days ago for an ear infection, but my ear is worse. What should I do?
May 16th, 2023
I have a hair follicle test in 1 week. I took 2 small 'bumps' of cocaine on 7th December after not using it for over 6 months. I'm bald but know they can test body hair. I shaved my whole body 6 months ago. Will the 2 bumps of cocaine be detected in my body hair, such as in my armpit hair?
February 9th, 2024
I had the flu 5 weeks ago and have had a nagging cough since then, mostly dry but occasionally with a small bit of clear phlegm. Should I be concerned? When will the cough go away? Could it be a pneumothorax, especially since I had one 15 years ago?
March 12th, 2023
I was diagnosed with shingles and was prescribed 500 mg Valtrex, which is now finished. I had the shingles shot last year. Should I get the prescription renewed? I have a minor rash in two places, one near my right kidney and the other near my umbilicus. The rash is more annoying than an issue at this point. I took the Valtrex 6 times daily for about a week. I am diabetic with high blood pressure and associated prescriptions.
September 14th, 2023
I have a swollen, painful gland on the right side of my neck for over 6 months, periodic fever blisters or sores on my tongue on the same side, and periodic sinus congestion on the same side. I'm 50 years old, and my daughter (16) was diagnosed with Mono 7 months ago. Could I have Mono at my age? What other conditions could be causing these symptoms?
June 24th, 2024