I have been diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease and spinal stenosis, and have developed symptoms of sciatica with legs not holding me up at times. Pain management injections of methylprednisolone no longer provide relief for more than a few hours. What do I need to do now?
October 16th, 2024
I had a bunion removed on my right foot on 12/5/12. The bunion returned by 2/18/13, and a small hard knot appeared on top of the foot in March 2013, causing pain when wearing shoes. The doctor took X-rays but couldn't identify the issue. I experience shooting pain on the side of the bunion. What can I do?
February 7th, 2024
My husband started having diarrhea 5 days ago. He has severe cramps and feels sore on his left side of his belly right along side the intestine. He was given IV fluids, buscopam, and Imodium at the hospital, but the symptoms returned with yellow diarrhea and cramping. Blood work showed no issues, and a stool sample is pending. He is weak and uncomfortable, eating and drinking water but still experiencing symptoms. What could be causing this, and what should be done?
March 6th, 2023
I have severe anxiety and have been experiencing vomiting, including dry heaves, due to anxiety attacks. I was at the ER thinking I was having a heart attack, but everything checked out fine. I'm currently taking Xanax and just started Zoloft. I'm scared about the vomiting and want to know if it's okay to vomit that much and if I'll be okay if it continues.
December 25th, 2024
I am a 70-year-old male with diastasis recti. My family physician advised that no surgery is needed, but did not provide guidance on what to do. Can I ignore it, or are there dangers of not addressing diastasis recti in some manner? I have no pain or other symptoms, except for a raised hump down the middle of my stomach when I sit up using my abdominals.
February 3rd, 2023
I have a spot in my right upper abdomen that has been hurting since 5:30 yesterday evening. Earlier in the day, the middle of my chest right behind the breast plate was hurting. It was a dull ache and felt like I could not breathe. When I arrived home, I felt really tired and lied down. I do not have much of an appetite, but I am not nauseated. My hands and fingers are swollen, and I could not wear a pair of jeans that I usually can wear. So I think I am bloated as well. What could be causing these symptoms and should I seek immediate medical attention?
March 21st, 2024
I just took 2g of Tindamax two days ago. Yesterday I had bad diarrhea that burned like I ate habeneros. Today I have constipation with a similar burn (the stool is orange). Could the burn simply be due to the Tindamax or is there something else going on?
July 28th, 2024
I have been on thyroid medication since I was 20 years old due to having my thyroid radiated at 3 days old for being enlarged. I am now 67 and have been on 175mcg of medication for a long time. Despite being on various diets, I am obese and feel tired and lack energy, especially in the afternoon. Can you help?
April 23rd, 2024
My son was diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and I would like a second opinion. Why might EBV not show up as mono, when everything I have read indicates that mono is caused by EBV? Additionally, my son has been sleeping 12 to 19 hours a day and has missed 3 weeks of school. Is this normal, and what should we expect in terms of recovery?
September 18th, 2024
I have a wound that appeared after being near a dog. The fabric of my clothes is damaged, and there is a large rupture. The dog did not touch me according to a video, but I am unsure if I should trust this information. What could have caused the wound, and do I need rabies vaccines?
February 23rd, 2023