My oldest brother passed away yesterday, and my mother's blood pressure is 123/99 and her sugar is 143. What can we do to help her cope with the stress and manage these health issues?

December 3rd, 2023

My friend had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma near his eye, but the Mohs surgeon couldn't remove all the cancerous tissue due to proximity to the eye and lack of protective equipment. The surgeon referred him to a plastic surgeon for further removal and reconstruction. I'm concerned because the plastic surgeon doesn't seem to have Mohs surgery experience and the procedure is scheduled under general anesthesia. Is it plausible for a plastic surgeon to complete the Mohs surgery and reconstruction under these circumstances?

March 2nd, 2024

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been experiencing strange little spasms at the tip of my tongue, jaw pain, ear pain, a hard and painful area under my jaw (assumed to be a lymph node), and pain when swallowing. I also feel generally ill. I had a toxic ear infection previously and used leftover Cipro ear drops for the current ear pain. An urgent care physician found fluid in my ears but no sign of infection, and prescribed a medrol pack to reduce swelling. I am concerned that this may be more than just an inflamed lymph node and wonder if the tongue issues could be muscle spasms due to inflammation in my jaw, ear, and throat.

October 18th, 2024

I was admitted to the hospital for rhabdomyolysis and have been getting very sick. I went to a rheumatologist to investigate the possibility of having an autoimmune disease. My HLA-B27 test came back positive. Do I have any symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis, and what should I do next?

March 21st, 2023

I have a severe sore throat that Tylenol and Cepacol aren't helping. My throat has been gradually getting worse since Sunday, and I have a feeding tube in for one more week. I also have concerns about my blood sugar levels and the activity of my baby.

July 12th, 2023