On November 1st, I had a brain MRI with and without contrast. Since then, I've been experiencing severe tenderness and pain in the back of my head, which is worsening and now includes a lump. Additionally, I'm noticing pain in other areas such as my neck. Could this be a reaction from the gadolinium used in the MRI?

November 27th, 2024

I have a sinus infection and received a steroid shot yesterday. Today, I experienced redness and heat in my right cheek and ear, which later spread to my middle back and right arm, feeling like a sunburn and slightly itchy. Could this be an allergic reaction to the shot or the Augmentin medication, or something else?

October 3rd, 2023

I am 61 years old. My Calcium level is 11.2 (standard is 8.3 to 9.8), my Phosphorus level is in normal range, my PTH is less than 3, my Creatinine is 1.8, and my GFR is 29. I have been diagnosed with Sarcoids with a biopsy about 8 years ago. Is it possible that my elevated calcium levels are suppressing my PTH levels, and should I consider a kidney biopsy to confirm if the Sarcoids are affecting my kidneys?

July 19th, 2024

I recently had a procedure where a steel rod was inserted into my groin area to examine arteries. The site is sore, has a protruding hard knot, and I've been feeling ill with symptoms including cramps in my jaw, pain under both arms, and pain in the groin. The swelling worsens with movement. I have a history of high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, seizures, and a stroke. Is this related to the procedure, and do I need to seek help or ride it out?

December 22nd, 2023

My sixteen-year-old daughter has had about fifty bruises on her legs for the past three weeks, with no swelling but tenderness to the touch. She has done nothing to cause this, and a couple of years ago, she had a hospital visit for an appendix operation where they found nothing wrong with her appendix but noted a nervous reaction causing stomach pain. What could be causing these bruises and what tests should be done?

July 2nd, 2023