I had microfracture surgery in April 2010 on my left medial femur/knee articulating surface. I recovered normally but experienced more pain in a different location in November 2010. A repeat MRI showed osteonecrosis above the surgical site. I took conservative measures but the pain returned in March, much worse. My sports medicine doctor doesn't know the next step. I am 44 years old, otherwise healthy, with no trauma to the knee. Should I have a contrast bone scan or a repeat MRI?

May 14th, 2024

I am an Australian female aged 63 and a half, prescribed Efexor-XR Cap 75mg for 6 years. After missing two nights of medication, I decided to stop taking it. I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, hot and cold sweats, vertigo, vision disturbances, and brain buzzes. I have read that I should taper off this medication slowly or use another medication like Prozac to minimize side effects. I need to know if continuing to stop the medication will be harmful and how long these symptoms will last.

November 8th, 2024

I discovered today that I have chicken pox but yesterday I shook hands with an elderly person who has never had chicken pox. Can she get it?

October 18th, 2023

I have a finger that bruises easily and fills up with blood. Any pressure on it causes it to get worse. It's quite painful and I'm unable to wring out a washcloth. Why is this happening and what can be done about it?

August 4th, 2023

I have sudden onset of left leg pain in the upper part near the buttock, affecting my walking. The pain started today and I am on blood pressure medications (lisinopril and metoprolol). What could be causing this pain and what should I do?

June 8th, 2024