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I have strep throat (Streptococcal pharyngitis) prescribed Clindamycin, now feel awful?

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I am an 18 (I’ll be 19 on the 18th of January) year old woman, and I am currently taking 300 mg clindamycin (3x a day for ten days), 300 mg bupropion (1x daily), .25 mg alprazolam (1x daily as needed). I have an allergy to penicillin, I have had ENT problems for as long as I can remember — when I was a toddler, I had to have tubes implanted in my ears due to frequent infections — as well as a weak immune system and a history of depression, anxiety, and OCD. Eight days ago, I went to a walk-in clinic for tonsil stones. The doctor there swabbed my throat, found out I had strep (which surprised me, my throat was barely sore), and prescribed me clindamycin. Just three days later I felt awful (it’s alright as long as I stay completely still in bed, which I’ve been trying to do for the past few days, but if I move, I get pain in my abdomen that’s so intense I can barely move anyway. This has been accompanied by other fun symptoms, like gas, bloating, and yellow-looking diarrhea) but a quick google search told me that was fairly standard of the drug so I tried to stop panicking. It hasn’t worked too well (I’ve pretty much convinced myself that I’m dying, so that’s been an absolute joy), and the symptoms haven’t let up over the past five days. Am I reacting badly to the medication? Should I stop treatment, even if there are only two days left to go? Do I need to see someone about this? What’s going on?



Do I have Cushing’s Syndrome?

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Do I need to find a new doctor test for Cushing’s? I was diagnosed around 6-7 years ago as being insulin resistant, and since them, symptoms keep appearing. I have the fatty hump on my upper back, but when asking my doctor, she blamed weight. I ended up looking deeper and found a picture from my smallest weight, (125) and the hump was still present. I have the rounded face, and my cheeks are always red as well as purple stretch marks that appear out of nowhere even when my weight stays slightly consistent. I was also in therapy for my hips around the time of insulin resistance diagnosis. My doctor will not test me, because she says there is nothing wrong with me other than weight. (185 lbs), and i cant lose weight for the life of me, nothing works. My recent lab results showed elevated Alk Phos, total protein, cholesterol, anion gap, white blood count and platelets. As well as extremely low vitamin d. All of which she explained as fine. Please help!



I was diagnosed with Cervical cancer I have some lymph nodes that are swollen and a ongoing cough producing phlem/mucus?

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Hello. I am a 36 year old female experiencing an ongoing cough producing phlem/mucus for around 4 weeks now, drenching night sweats, every night for the past couple of weeks. I have to change my clothes 2-3 times each night. I am generally cold, so this is strange for me. I am also experiencing weight loss and poor appetite, but was diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism 17 years ago. I have been able to maintain my weight at around 110 pounds, but the last several months, it has been very difficult to keep it up. I was diagnosed with Cervical cancer a little over a year ago, but was able to get it surgically removed and my pap smears have come back normal since. I have some lymph nodes that are swollen and slightly tender in the neck and groin area. I also have Ankylosing Spondylitis. I don’t know if these are related, but my research thus far shows that they may be linked. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to look this over, and offering some advice!



I have been on my menstrual cycle for over a month, now found out I am pregnant?

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I have been on my menstrual cycle for over a month closer to 2 months. I found out I’m pregnant less then a week ago… I bleeding heavy and have abdominal cramps and started getting headaches. (…) I’ve smoked meth 6 months ago and drank GHB around same time. I’ve been an addict for 10 years and I’m 32yo. I’m afraid it could be cancer or a cyst and the pregnancy test is not accurate. Please advise?



Facial pain, tingling numbness, along with ear pain and fatgue, brain MRI found several lesions?

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Hi..my name is (…) and I’m a female 49 years of age, due to facial pain, tingling numbness, along with ear pain and extreme buzzing and tinnitus, along with some fairly body wide complaints, most concerning is of fatigue, weakness and at times inability to move and use predominantly legs, but at times also arms. I also have some sensory deficits as well as issues with temperature regulation. I recently had a brain MRI that found several lesions that could be indicative of old ischemia along with leukoariosis. The brain mri report also discussed the finding of a type II loop in anterior inferior cerebellar artery. (…) I have been experiencing symtoms for years and progressively getting worse. Please advise?



I suffer sleep deprivation through what appears to be electromagnetic sensations?

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i’m 32. i am undergoing sleep deprivation through what appears to be electrical sensations to the chest, neck and head (brain?). This is coupled with sharp shocks or stinging sensations both inside and on the surface of the skin. Almost all of a sudden i am almost in an electrically drugged staggering state. Is this something electromagnetic? All other health aspects are fine, no history of physical or psychological problems, although lack of understanding and adequate treatment, this may change. Thank you.

After giving birth I have pain during intercourse, had first degree tear during birth?

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Hi I gave birth 8 months ago and I have since had pain during intercourse. The pain is felt deep inside not where I would have any scar tissue and I also get a tightening/cramping sensation that is painful on occasion in and around the vagina after sex.
I had a first degree tear with no stitches required and I am a first time mum with no complications during birth and a normal vaginal delivery.
I am in a long term relationship and we are both clear of any STIs.



I had a disc removed ( L2) pain in my lower back has never improved?

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Hi there, just over a year ago i had a disc removed ( L2), I’m fully aware of any side affects which have been slightly improved with physio, pilates and general fitness regime, however, the pain in my lower back – central and left to right has never improved,. I’ve bee back to the GP and had another ultra scan on the initial operation point but nothing found ?? no attempt was made to scan the other areas in pain. I’m not on any type of medication although i do have lots left over, morphiene, co-hydracodiene, napraxin etc. I’m in constant pain and would really appreciate your thoughts on why I’m still suffering with pain !!



Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes reduced A1C blood test without using Metformin and Lisinopril?

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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the beginning of last year. A1C was 7.0. I was prescribed Metformin and Lisinopril. Since then, thru diet and exercise, I lost 20 lbs. and reduced my A1C to 5.5 and staying at those levels… without taking ANY of those drugs. My blood pressure is and always has been perfect. I’m 60 yrs. old, 5 ft. 6 in., and 175 lbs. My question is, is there any need to be taking these drugs if I am maintaining normal numbers without?



I hit my head, I have concussion, non stop headache, vomiting, constantly feel dizzy and this morning passed out?

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3 days ago I had a 3kg bag drop onto my head from about 1 metre. Since then I have had a non stop headache, vomiting, constantly feel dizzy and this morning pasted out while vomiting for approximately 10min. I am having trouble with talking to people and can’t look up at them while talking due to light making the headache worse. I have seen my gp all he said was to basically cheer up and I will feel better straight away. I have not been able to keep down any liquid or food since it happened. When it first happened I lost consciousness. I was taken to hospital but all they did was have me stand up and move my head told me I had a concussion and let me go home. My neck has been hurting non stop and moving my head makes me feel more dizzy. I also feel like there is someone pushing on the back of my head non stop too



I have Tinnitus, severe post-nasal drip, yellow mucus and dislocated jaw?

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I’m a 19 year old girl and my medical symptoms are not letting me live a normal life. Unfortunately, even though I’ve seen many doctors and took (and am taking) different medication, no one is able to tell me what’s going on and no of the medication is really working.
Everything started around 8 years ago, when I started getting something that is called Tinnitus. I can’t listeen to loud sounds of any kind, because instead of any sound all I can hear is a combination of crackles and sizzles, similar to electricity, plastic bags and sparklers. This is not my main problem right now as I got used to it, was it only marked the beginning of problems with my ears, sinuses and teeth (which as my dentist told me can all be connected).
I’ve been experiencing severe post-nasal drip for more than a year now and that’s what is bugging me the most. Everyday after waking up I have to spend 10 minutes in my bathroom to cough the yellow mucus, which I can see is appearing on my throat from sinuses. During the day as I take medication I can also have the feeling of not being able to breath because of this disease. I’m really depressed because of it and it makes my life horrible.
The last issue concerns my jaw. It has changed its’ location about 5mm to the right and now my chin is not under my nose. My face is also assymetrical, which is very visible on photos. I’ve had this issue for a year now.
I know it’s hard to tell me anybthing without seeing me in person, but every advice is so important for me as I’m very desperate and I want to be finally cured.
Ps. I’m from Poland and currently I am taking medications such as Pronasal, Clatra and Erdomed

I recently got lasik surgery, now vision is blurry and can’t see fine print?

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i recently got lasik.. well i got my 3rd Surgery (enhancements) and now they claim i have -0.5 astigmatism in my right eye and +0.25 farsighted in my left. They claim that its a success.. however i feel my vision is very off balanced! I had to leave school because reading is difficult as the words are a bit fuzzy.. from far things are fuzzy to.. it comes from my right eye more. As soon as my eye are open i feel CONSTANT eye strain! I have daily headaches because of it. Its been 4 months since my last surgery.. when I finally went to see my surgeon about this she said “you have dry eyes.. i can see from here you have dry spots on your cornea. Thats whats causing your vision to be blurry and feel unbalanced.. and giving you a hard to time to see fine print on words in books.” Could they be right? Can dry eyes do that!? I mean my eyes dont even burn! I dont feel dry..

I am scared that my ear drums may hurt or puncture while in flight?

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I caught flu 5 days ago. Most symptoms are well under control except for a bad cough and mild headache and fatigue. I am not 100% recovered yet. I have to fly tomorrow (Los Angeles to san francisco) and I am scared that my ears will hurt. I have already had my right ear drum rupture during descent in a flight once. I made a trip to a urgent clinic doctor just now and after checking my ears, he says I should be OK to fly. I am not so confident as he didn’t guarantee that my ears will be 100% OK. He just said everything looks like you will be fine. Shall I take the risk and fly tomorrow? Please advise.