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Doctors want to push postpartum depression pills again?

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I had a baby in nov. 1 week later i had emergency hysterectomy and blood transfusions. 5 weeks later i started ending up in ER every few days same problems: shortness of breath , racing heart ,PVCs , legpain, dizzyness, blurry vision, memory and cognitive problems,faintness, even from the smallest activity. All i could do lay in bed.They all said its only in my head and all doctors kept pushing post partum depression pills. Finally end of january they did an iron panel and that showed extremely low iron levels and ferritin levels. Which meant my body made faulty (small size) red blood cells thta didnt carry enough oxygen in my body after the surgery (for months) . They gave me 2 iron ivs and discharged me . By now (april) blood normalized, but i still have the pvcs, cant really leave the house, brain and eyes didnt improve either. This is not a life .Doctors want to push postpartum depression pills again … my question is where to go from here? Is the damage permanent? Who can improve my condition? (On brain MRI there are more than 10 spots in white matter that could be caused by hypoxic ischemia) . Thank you for your answer in advance

Age: 40
Female
Medications: Xanax for 1 month (to be able o deal with this condition for 5 months now )
Yes
General Information: Before this i was a very active, very healthy, very bright person. I live in (—-)

I am suffering from dyspepsia and pain under my belly button?

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I stay sometimes for 4 days without going and I start suffering from dyspepsia and pain under my belly button. And i feel lile i got a big weight in my pelvis I’ve taken a defecography with barium from anus and I’ve been diagnosed with rectal internal prolapse and rectocele. But is it possible that I can also have an enterocele and this create a small bowel partial occlusion and prevent feces to arrive to the colon ? If this is possible can you tell me an exam to ascertain this problem ?

Age: 22
Male
Medications:

I have had frequent bowel movements?

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I have had frequent bowel movements. 4 within the first hour of waking up.Two were normal and two or looser not watery. No other symptoms but experiencing a great deal of anxiety lately. Happened three times last week and then stopped and again this morning

Age: 55
Female
Medications: None
No
General Information: Not yet! Need to schedule colonoscopy but unsure if this is an immediate concern

I have a tight feeling in my chest and short of breath?

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I have a tight feeling in my chest and short of breath. I’ve been having pain my chest and left shoulder and upper back as well. Sometimes I feel like I can’t move. And my arms feel weak. I’ve had nausea like I want to be sick all night. I don’t smoke or drink. I’ve had the pain two weeks but the shortness of breath and tightness in chest since yesterday. Thanks

Age: 39
Female
Medications: Metformin, co codamol, fluoxetine, gliclazide
Yes
General Information: I’m diabetic

I have been tested at the two week mark and was negative for all STI’s but I have a red lump on my neck?

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I recently had a sexual encounter with a prostitute in (—) about 5 weeks ago. I wore a condom for receiving oral sex off her and during sex but I did give her oral sex.

I have been tested at the two week mark and was negative for all STI’s I’m currently waiting on results from a 4 week test.

My main concern is a have a red lump on my neck which developed about two weeks ago. It hasn’t gone anyway and barely improved since I initially thought it was a pimple so I tried popping it several times. It leaked clear fluid for a little while and bled a lot when I eventually popped it. Since then I have picked at it a lot but nothing else has came out. It layers itself with dead skin a lot but that’s about it.

I am concerned this could be a chancre from what I’ve read online these normally appear where you’ve had unprotected sex and rarely on the face etc. Is it possible to have one on the neck?

If so could other people catch it by simply touching it with their hands, arms or another part of their body via no sexual contact at all?

The lump is about two inches down from my ear and is completely painless. Slightly raised above the skin and I wouldn’t classify it as an open sore but I am not sure.

Thank you

Age: 23
Male
Medications: None

I suffer from lower back pain on a daily basis period severe neck pain migraines?

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I need something to eat and understanding my x-rays. I got my image of my cervical lumbar and thoracic regions . I suffer from lower back pain on a daily basis period severe neck pain migraines seldomly numbness and tingling in my extremities. I currently see a chiropractor once or twice a week for an adjustment to relieve pressure. I have issues relaxing and recently have lost the ability to pick up a loaded basket of laundry. I also constantly keep myself moving as if I remain still for long periods of time that’s difficult to stand

Age:
Female
Medications:

Suffering from concentration problems, sweating at night, cold hands, feet and headaches?

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I have recently experienced dizziness, nausea and difficulty breathing. Last tuesday my head was spinning to the point I had to sit down for a couple of minutes. Generally feeling tired. Even after a good nights sleep. Also suffering from concentration problems, sweating at night, cold hands, feet and headaches. Only medication I take is and occasionally vitamin D and B. This situation has disturbed my everyday activities and working and I Would appreciate to get some advice how to solve it. Thank you!

Age: 27
Female
Medications: contraception pills, vitamins D and vitamin B

Is it normal for pain remains even after 9 days of vertebroplasty procedure?

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– My father is 73 years old.
– Injured his back in the car on 25/2/18. Suffering severe back pain since then
– Did MRI scan on 12/3/18 discovered fracture at T10.
– Pain Management specialist suggested for nerve root block and faucet joint injection to relieve pain but no sign of pain relief
– 2nd opinion from Orthopedic told vertebroplasty is the most ideal treatment for him. Underwent vertebroplasty procedure on 28/3/18.
– After a week of vertebroplasty procedure, very little sign of pain relief.
* Is it normal for pain remains even after 9 days of vertebroplasty procedure ? As we learned from the internet this is a very effective procedure as most patient reported pain was gone within 48 – 72 hours
* With his condition and treatment, how long would he need for pain to subside ?
* Any other treatment required to eliminate pain ?

Age: 73
Male
Medications: Not taking any pain killers at the moment

I may have cut myself, I don’t know whether to go to my doctor’s office for this or not?

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This is kind of embarrassing! This morning, I accidentally sat on a glass picture frame and cracked the glass. I was just wearing pajamas at the time. I could see no cuts or blood at all, but my bottom still feels sore. I applied antibiotic cream to it, but it still hurts. Could there be tiny pieces of glass embedding that I don’t see, and wouldn’t it cause bleeding? I don’t know whether to go to my doctor’s office for this or not. Can you give me some advice?

Age: 59
Female
Medications: Just over the counter stuff, advil or tylenol occasionally.
No
General Information: Just have soreness, and wondered it this is just from sitting on the frame and bruising myself, or if there could be glass under my skin.

I have severe lower abdominal cramping and severe lower abdominal enlargement?

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I am 38 year old female with adenomyosis. Main symptoms for the past few years have been irregular menstrual cycles. severe lower abdominal cramping and severe lower abdominal enlargement. Progressively getting worse symptom worse over the past few years. However for the past few months the symptoms have increased significantly in particular lower abdominal enlargement and regular cramping too. Is this mid normal for this condition?? Should the cramping and abdominal enlargement be this severe? And how irregular should my cycles be?? Since yesterday cramping has been terrible, and just like a feeling of severe pressure pushing low down. Is there anything I can do for this??

Age: 38
Female
Medications: None.

Is Hyperhydrosis a genetic disorder and is the gene likely to carry on to offspring?

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Hi doctor, so I’m about to get married and recently my fiancé told me that he has a sweating problem in his hands, feet, and arm pits and he was diagnosed with hyperhydrosis. He has been taking oral medicine but we recently went to a dermatologist to find a long term option. Can the oral medicine that is consumed to treat hyperhydrosis have a great affect on sexual performance? Also, can it affect fertility? Is Hyperhydrosis a genetic disorder and is the gene likely to carry on to offspring?

Age: 19
Female
Medications: Pill for Hyperhydrosis
Yes
General Information: Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision.

I have been aware of a small round lump near my anus?

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for about 3 months now i have been aware of a small round lump near my anus. sometines there is mild pain and discomfort. now and again i experience what i believe is puss coming from the site but i cant say entirely. im looking for advice as to what it may be so i can stop worrying

Age: 28
Male
Medications: none

Since going through menopause I have become ill?

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Hi, I am 55 and since going through menopause I have become ill to the point of non functioning. I have severe joint pain, exhaustion, high blood pressure, muscle laxity, swollen fluid filled legs, severe constipation, weight gain, headaches, intolerence to certain foods.I know I have been diagnosed with arthritis and cervical spondylosis, torn knee ligaments. I also have hot sweats that are triggered by any form of mild stress such as making a phone call.I was very active before this and am now struggling through each day. Are there any suggestions as to a main cause of all these symptoms or are they unrelated, thank you for your time, (—)

Age: 55
Female
Medications: Tramadol, Ramipril, Propanalol
Yes
General Information: Poor memory. I have had a very stressful life previously losing a son who I cared for many years bur this was a long time ago, I also did a lot of lifting