I'm still having issues from an ant sting/bite that happened last night. The bite is on my backside, small but painful, and the red area is no larger than a quarter. This is the third bite I've gotten from these ants, which we've been having a problem with in our house since it turned cold. The ants are small and brown, and I've been able to pinch them off me each time I've been bitten. What should I do about the bite and the ant problem?

March 27th, 2024

My sister in India has hypothyroidism and is gaining weight. Her recent thyroid test results are: Total Triodothyroninie (T3) = 0.60 ng/ml, Total Thyroxine (T4) = 42.2 ng/ml, TSH = 16.17 uIU/ml. She was prescribed 100 mcg of Thyronorm tablets, but experienced stomach pain and other issues. We believe 25 mcg is the right dose. Can you suggest the right dose?

February 24th, 2023

I recently had a mass and half my thyroid removed and was put on a prescription of 125 mg of synthroid once a day. I started the drug and have had 45 days of taking it daily in the early morning before eating. I began to experience itchy skin, which escalated to horrific swelling and a hive-like rash that itches mercilessly. The rash and itch leave by evening. I also have had massive weight gain and swelling in my fingers. What should I do, as getting into a doctor is very difficult due to living in a semi-isolated area and being 76 years old?

January 14th, 2023

Had a fall rescuing my dog from an attack 2 days ago, resulting in very bad bruising on my left shin, which is a bit sore to walk on. I am an 80-year-old female in good health, with no broken skin. I have used an ice pack and taken Panadol. How should I manage the bruising and is it okay to walk on it?

December 9th, 2024

I have a fibroid and experience left flank and groin pain, along with nausea some mornings. Could these symptoms, especially the nausea, be caused by the fibroid?

June 19th, 2023