My wife is experiencing a hypertensive situation with her blood pressure fluctuating around 198/105, causing symptoms like headache, dizziness, and lightheadedness. She has been on blood pressure medication but had to change it due to inconsistent results. She has an appointment at the local Heart Institute but it's not until October 11. I am concerned for her. What should we do?

October 27th, 2023

I experienced a slight burning pain at the tip of my penis during urination yesterday, which has now stopped. However, the last two times I urinated, a small dark string substance came out with the urine, possibly dried blood. I am 60 years old, sexually active last week, and do not drink enough water, but I started drinking water mixed with apple cider vinegar yesterday. What could be the cause of this, and what should I do?

March 24th, 2024

Am I dehydrated or is my Allegra causing dry mouth? I felt nauseous, my head muscles felt tight, and I have had post nasal drip for a couple of days. I drank 3 bottles of water today and threw up a bit. I also deal with a lot of anxiety and have been using Flonase multiple times today, about 7-8 times. My urine is not dark or deep yellow, but I feel uncomfortable and anxious in the moment.

October 15th, 2023

I was prescribed Lamictal for bipolar disorder, which seems to be shifting more towards depressive episodes. I have a sulfa allergy and am concerned about the risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS). Should I be worried, and can I take Lamictal safely?

February 1st, 2023

I've been suffering from mouth sores, extreme fatigue, joint pain, and diarrhea for some time. I have disabling anxiety and have been working with my doctor without finding a solution. I also use a CPAP machine and have been raising twin grandchildren in a stressful environment. What could be causing these symptoms and what can I do to alleviate them?

December 12th, 2024