I recently bought an essential oil scar massager, is it possible that I just exposed myself to someone’s MRSA or worse?

Hello, quick question on health/safety. I recently bought an essential oil scar massager and used it on a newer keloid scar, but I realized only after using it that the massager did not have a safety seal. I contacted the seller, who told me that it should’ve had a safety seal, and that no seal means it was likely used before me. I’m now worried about germs and illness. Is it possible that I just exposed myself to someone’s MRSA or worse?

Attached is a photo of the essential oil / metal-based scar massager, for reference.

Age: 26
Female
Medications: Supplements
General Information: I have had MRSA in the past and am very prone to infection.

I’m worried since then I might have contracted hiv or other stds?

Hi docter I was in Thailand I’m just back home 10 days ago i had a oil massage and silly me it ended in masturbation and ejaculation I’m worried since then I might have contracted hiv or other stds from this exposure I’m very worried about do I need to take a hiv test as I’m in a relationship with my fiancee and I wouldn’t want to give her anything and even I’m thinking if the customer before if he had something and she had it on her hands then she massage me etc could she give me something thanks

Age: 39
Male
Medications: None
General Information: No symptoms just stress from exposure

The left side of my body is noticeably larger than the right?

The left side of my body is noticeably larger than the right. Most notably my breast, ribcage, hip and buttocks. This is very new for me. I am a drug addict, a recluse, I suffer from edema, and I sleep a considerable amount. I will sometimes sleep for 48 hours straight and I will wake up to find that I am at least 10 pounds lighter. My weight fluctuates like crazy, I’m vomiting constantly.,, I need answers, please. (unpublished attachment)

Age: 29
Female
Medications: Ability, venlafaxine, gabapentin
General Information: -crack addict
-edema
-stretched left heart valve
-depression, anxiety, severe PTSD
– victim of numerous sexual assaults
-agoraphobic
-been to the doctor, but they only checked for HIV because I am a former escort. I have never had an STI.
– I abuse crack cocaine, fentanyl, gabapentin, alcohol, etc daily
– cuts don’t heal properly
– weight fluctuation is out of control
– cysts in the lilsmof my vagina (biggest one on the left)

I fell when running up the stairs six days ago?

I fell when running up the stairs six days ago. I caught myself on the edge of a table with the inside of my upper right arm. It bruised massively with a large bump. Bruising is healing nicely more yellow and pinkish splotches now but a golf ball sized knot remains on the inner upper arm. Will this reduce in time or do I need to have it checked?

Age: 56
Female
Medications: Levothyroxine

I’ve got an anal yeast infection and bad thrush?

I’ve got an anal yeast infection , and bad thrush. I have been prescribed a course of itraconozole for 14 days – I’ve taken one capsule but I am really scared it will make it worse

Is it possible it could make it worse. I took one last night and it is worse this morning

I have had candida before – a severe outbreak 25 years ago when I was prescribed 2 courses of broad spectrum anti-biotics. It’s always been there underlying but now it is back with a vengeance

Please advise, should I go on taking the drug?

Age: 66
Male
Medications: Itraconozole
General Information: The other thing is that I have become very constipated, this after some nasty unnatural looking bowel movements. I think that is down to the anal yeast infection. There is some redness on the scrotum and in the back passage. I haven’t used topical creams like nystatin etc because in the past I have found them to be totally ineffective.

I need to know if lacquer thinner (Glitsa) destroys brain cells?

I recently started working for a wood flooring company about 3 month now. I was asked to help a guy that was dumping a bucket of lacquer thinner. I did not have my respirator and head to breathe the thick fumes for 60 seconds. Afterwards I had I headache and felt a bit off. The wood finisher brand we use Glitsa was banned in California. Googled it and I’m FREAKING OUT lacquer thinner and other chemicals can cause damage to the Brain, Lung, Kidney + birth defects and cancer. This is supposedly long term exposure. But it seems to me that 1 time exposure could cause irreversible Brain damage. I need to know the true do chemicals headache, mean you are killing Brain sales or is that a math. If you were slowly killing Brain sales you may not even notice until it was obvious. This week i FELT AS IF I can’t concentrate or think as clearly. More concerning my left eye has be blurry like I have been staring at a bright light. Blotchy like I went form a dark room in the sunlight and aching. It may be unrelated butt its never happen before this all start roughly 4 day ago. How dangerous are there chemical. Thanks

Age: 24
Male
medications: no medication

I contracted chlamydia towards the end of February. I was tested positive then “negative” to a positive?

I contracted chlamydia towards the end of February. I was tested in the first week of march because I presented symptoms(only an constant itchy urethra). I received treatment(it was confirmed that I had chlamydia) on March 13 with one dose of Azithromycin. After 10 days passed and no relief from symptoms, on the 23rd of March I went back to the clinic and I was given a week course of doxycycline. After about 3 days, my symptoms changed from originally having a completely itchy urethra to no more itching but a random irritation in my urethra(the exact place is the portion of the navicular fossa furthest from the urethral opening) within 5 minutes after urination and if I squeeze it, it hurts. Also I developed a heavy burn in my left testicle which I was told by my doctor  is epididymitis. After the week, my symptoms did not alleviate and so I went back to the  clinic and on April 2nd they put me on a 2 weeks course of doxycycline and also metronidazole just in cause I had trichomonias. After the 2 week period the sexual health clinic advised me to see my general practitioner because the chlamydia should be gone.  The gp examined me on April 18th and decided to give me ciprofloxacin which I presume he diagnosed that it is a uti. I had completed the week’s course of it and the pain in my epididymitis has changed from a burn to an achy feeling.  I decided to get myself tested on April 24th at another facility that was not the clinic. During that wait period because of my symptoms I went back to by my gp and they conducted a urine culture which showed nothing abnormal besides the white discharge so they don’t know what the cause is.  I went back to the clinic and they said it should be no way I still have chlamydia but they saw that I had a massive amount of discharge in my penis(which I am assuming came about because I was off of medication) so they gave me another 1g dosage of Azithromycin and also a 4 day dosage of Azithromycin to take over the next 5 days(starting the next day since I had just taken the 1g of Azithromycin). and around 5 days later I had received my results back saying that it is negative for chlamydia which I was excited for but I still had symptoms, the same symptoms I have had for the past month and a half with the addition of lower abdominal pain. I decided to take another test at the clinic because I felt the ciprofloxacin or one of the other medications could have possibly effected the test(I can say that I know this is unlikely because the test searches for DNA and not the organism and if ciprofloxacin still killed it partially(ciprofloxacin isn’t effective in killing it the internet says)  the DNA would still have been there). The test results came back saying equivocal for chlamydia. How could it go from a “negative” to a “possibly still there”? The stress I am feeling is immense because it seems as though I will be stuck with chlamydia for the rest of my life. How is this even possible? Any help is greatly appreciated. 

Another thing I failed to mention in the above information is that I was tested for all STD’s the first time I went to the clinic and only chlamydia was present. I was tested again 2 more times for gonorrhea and I was tested for mycoplasma and ureplasma twice as well and they were all negative. Also during this entire ordeal I have not had sex.

Age:25
Male
medications: none

I have sinus. Infections a lot and allergies. Had two sinus surgeries?

I am 45 female . I have sinus. Infections a lot and allergies. Had two sinus surgeries. Feel infection coming on now. I also have acid reflux. I take klonipin Effexor Prilosec Zyrtec and on antibiotics often. I do smoke . But my question is I do get oral thrush from using Flonase sometimes. I can see white spots on my uvula . Now I have a red uvula and don’t know if coming from antibiotics. Or sinus dripping or acid reflux or thrush. Constant tickle and cough in throat and itchy ears inside and blocked ears . Do you think it’s thrush coming from augmentin or from allergies or sinuses or acid reflux. Sinuses bad right now and allergies and reflux. ?????? I’ve been taking thrush pills Incase . Lozenges has from doctor before . And also take probiotic between the antibiotics during day

Age: 45
Female
Medications: Effexor klonipin nac supplement probiotics Zyrtec Flonase
General Information: Didn’t know if itchy inside ears and sometimes white spots on uvula and red and itchy nose from antibiotics and too much in body or from sinuses allergies or acid reflux .

Will percocet and hydrocodone show up on a 5 panel test?

hi I took one percocet on Saturday may 19th and two 5/3.25 hydrocodone on sunday and that’s it. I have a drug test on Wednesday morning. I have been drinking water and cranberry juice since last night. we it still show up? I applying at (—) for a (—) job. will it be a 5 panel test. will codeine show the same as hydrocodone

Age: 58
Male
Medications: alprazolam

I have a line that has formed on my forehead due to wearing a tight wave cap?

I have a line that has formed on my forehead due to wearing a tight wave cap too long and it won’t go away. It has now formed tiny zits or bumps on it. I don’t know how to get rid of it. I have tried to apply medical cream and cocoa butter on it, but it seems to not do anything for it. It is very noticeable and I would like to get rid of it immediately.

Age: 22
Male
Medications: None

I am preparing to have bariatric surgery?

I am preparing to have bariatric surgery. Some recent blood work came back showing low phosphate levels and slightly elevated alkaline phosphatase levels. I’m wondering what this could mean for my surgery? Could it potentially cause a delay? I am concerned about a delay in the process or possibly stopping the process altogether

Age: 32
Medications: Celexa, abilify, Wellbutrin, salbutamol inhaler

Is there an alternative drug/medication for nerve pain and depression for my father that aren’t addictive?

He is a 73 years old man who has been diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 10 years ago. He also suffers from hyper tension, gout, neuropathy, slight renal failure and had a heart attack 8 years ago and underwent a minor procedure of having two stents in the heart. He is on various medications for his illnesses but my question is this. He has been taking the medication Lyrica on and off for six years now. He takes 600 mg every four days and then takes a break because the medication is not good for kidneys. He takes it because of his nerve damage that has been caused by Diabetes but also for his anxiety as the medication is also a mood stabilizer. Unfortunately he feels that he has become addicted to the drug. They work very well when he takes them but once the medication wears off he feels miserable because of the pain he is experiencing and very down. He becomes depressed, tired, inactive and feels aches in his entire body. Without them he cannot function. Its very hard for my dad to not take the drug because he feels very bad but at the same time he is concerned that he is so reliant on them. Is there an alternative drug/medication that he can take for his nerve pain and depression that aren’t addictive or have so many serious side effects as Lyrica? Also is it okay for my dad to take the drug daily from 300-600 mg without it further damaging his already worsen renal failure? Is it dangerous for the heart and how can one wean off the drug without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms?

Age: 73
Male
Medications: 3 different types of blood pressure medicine, Trombyl 75 mg, insuline injections, Cymbalta 30 mg, Lyrica 300-600 mg, diueric, Levaxin 100 mg, cholesterol medicine,
Yes
General Information: Have diabetes type 2, gout, slight renal failure, had heart attack 8-9 years ago and underwent a procedure where two stents were put in his heart, depression, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, neuropathy.