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I had a CBC test after experiencing chest pain and had concerns about potential HIV infection due to my partner's possible infidelity. I am a 61-year-old female with no current medications and no significant medical history. I am curious if the CBC test could indicate HIV and if I should undergo specific HIV testing.
February 5th, 2023
I’m fairly certain I have a yeast infection and have started using Canesten cream, but after the first use, my symptoms have gotten worse. Is this normal, and should I continue using the cream?
August 17th, 2023
I mixed my tablets up this morning and do not know if I took my bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg or thyroxin 50mcg. I am afraid to take thyroxin just in case. If I have missed a dose of bendroflumethiazide, will it do any harm for one day? I do not wish to take thyroxin in case I overdose. Additionally, I have been taking Gaviscon Advance on doctors' instructions due to constipation and bloating. I know I should not take flaxseed or a laxative with bendroflumethiazide, but I took a herbal laxative. I am trying to drink at least two liters of fluid. I have had orange juice and nectarine this morning to try to balance electrolytes. I have tried to keep Gaviscon Advance to 1 or 2 times a day so I don't have wrong salt or potassium levels and magnesium. I am worried about dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. I have a slow heart rate for years and suspect it might be related to my thyroid condition. I have sleep apnea and worry it might be affecting my heart rate. I have been treated for reflux for years, and I feel like I have a lump or phlegm stuck in my throat. I am terrified to go to sleep in case I choke to death. I am also concerned about my heart health, including potential artery blockages and changes in my ECG due to breathlessness and anxiety.
October 7th, 2024
I haven't had a period in 6 years and my husband and I want to try for a baby. It started 2 years after I first got my period when I started taking the Depo shot. I am 31 years old, have high blood pressure, and endometriosis runs in my family. I have seen 4 different OBGYNs who have diagnosed me with PCOS, cysts on my ovaries, and also said they didn't know why I wasn't having a period. What could be causing this and what should I do next?
August 7th, 2024
I am 22 years old and considering getting an IUD. I have used two different birth controls before but am not on anything currently. I am only taking a probiotic vitamin and a multi-vitamin. My mother has Polycystic Ovaries, and I tend to get yeast infections/UTIs at least once a month. Should I opt for a hormonal or copper IUD given my history of yeast infections and my mother's polycystic ovary syndrome?
May 25th, 2024
I am noticing a lot of skin irritation and discolouration that recently started to happen. The irritation is stable and constant, and I am using medications for allergies and eczema. I am 24 years old and have a bit of vaginal discharge and itching. What could be causing this and what should I do?
June 19th, 2023