I was on Paxil 37.5 mg CR for many years, reduced it to 25 mg CR, and then switched to Lexapro 10 mg plus Paxil 25 mg CR. After several weeks, I increased Lexapro to 20 mg and Paxil to 10 mg CR. I then stopped Lexapro cold turkey while staying on Paxil 20 mg. I've been experiencing panic attacks, muscle tightness, and high anxiety. Could I be having discontinuation withdrawal from reducing Paxil and stopping Lexapro abruptly?

April 8th, 2023

What does it mean to have X-rays with the following results: Presence of mild sigmoid curvature of the thoracic spine, preservation of normal thoracic vertebral stature and alignment, presence of small ventral and lateral osteophytes, normal thoracic appendages and costovertebral junctions; and normal cervical vertebral stature and alignment, mild narrowing of the C5-6 disc space, presence of tiny ventral osteophytes at C5 and C6, intact cervical appendages, no compromise to the central cervical spinal canal? I have neck and back pain, mild, at the base of my neck (upper back, between shoulders), and I noticed a bony bump appearing over the last few years. Should I be concerned about this curve, and is it possible to correct?

August 22nd, 2024

I have been experiencing leg weakness, burning sensation between thighs, and numbness in the buttocks, but no back pain. I have a pinched nerve at L5 S1 and had an MRI two months ago which was stable. Is it possible for my condition to worsen to Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) in a few months, and should I go to the ER? Also, if it was CES, would I have back pain as well?

May 14th, 2024

My 7-week-old baby has been crying desperately due to worsening acid reflux. She has been prescribed Famotidine, but I'm trying to soothe her and don't know what else to do. What could be causing her discomfort, and what additional steps can I take to help her?

December 5th, 2023

I am 80 years old and have become more sedentary, watching too much TV and using my phone for everything. I have noticed a sour odor under my breasts and around my stomach area. I am a diabetic and keep my body clean. How long have you had the odor? Have you used any medication for it? Have you seen a doctor about the odor? Is there anything else in your medical history the Doctor should know?

July 12th, 2024