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When I shrug my shoulders, I experience a shake/instability, which is not smooth at all. During a single sit-up and while holding myself in a 'crunch' position, I feel internal trembling in my upper body that starts mild and intensifies until my entire torso is violently shaking. I also get occasional muscle spasms in my neck. The neurologist suggested it's likely stress but ordered an MRI. I'm uncertain as the symptoms have persisted for nearly two months. What could be causing these symptoms, and what further steps should I take?
September 11th, 2024
I'm experiencing irritation in my penis, which hurts when I urinate and even when I'm not urinating. I'm 26 years old and haven't had unprotected sex recently. The discomfort seems to be coming from the end of the penis, and I'm unsure if I'm circumcised. What could be causing this irritation, and what should I do?
March 1st, 2024
I'm experiencing constant tiredness, an overactive bladder, loss of appetite, frequent gagging, and a general feeling of being out of sync. I've tried Flomax for my overactive bladder but it hasn't improved my symptoms. I've also had colonoscopies, throat examinations, and blood tests. What could be causing these issues and what should I do?
September 15th, 2024
Could you help me understand the pathology report in simple words? The report mentions a normal-sized liver with heterogeneous liver attenuation involving predominantly the dome of the right lobe, mainly segments 7 and 8, and a small hypoattenuating lesion in segment 8 measuring approximately 1.0 cm. The patient has a history of adenocarcinoma (colon cancer) and was diagnosed in September with surgery in October. The patient is 43 years old, uses Pantoprazol for gastritis, and Carbamazepine and Keppra for epilepsy. What does this mean, and what are the next steps?
June 17th, 2024
I recently had an MRI done that showed a white ball-like image on the front of my spine at the bottom level. I have a history of cervical cancer and have not been using any medication since the MRI. I have been experiencing a lot of back pain but have not been able to get a doctor to interpret the MRI for me. What could the white ball-like image indicate and how can I differentiate between possible diagnoses?
November 19th, 2024
I am taking hydrocodone for an ACL reconstruction and want to switch to medical marijuana edibles to avoid opioid abuse. How long should I be off hydrocodone before using medical edibles, and how might edibles affect my pain tolerance compared to continuing with hydrocodone?
July 12th, 2023