Is it possible for compression damage to a femoral nerve to cause complete loss of knee flexion while leaving hip flexion capability intact?
Medical Questions
I have constant constipation?
I have constant constipation, I am 80 yr and have always been regular and have gone several times a day. I had prostate ca, currently under control, have been on many medications for over 20 yrs. I do eat a lot of fruit and cereal, balanced meals. I came down with shingles the last part of April and have been on all the shingles meds and I am still on the steroids. I take laxatives and use Fleet enema when it gets so bad, but even that has stopped working. I have talked to family dr and get no results. CA doctor said to take Miralax and it did nothing. I have taken Metamucil, milk and black strap molasses.
I need to know what I can do to get some relief. I walk every night around my 2 acres 3 laps to get my exercise. I have been eating a lot of fruit.
Age: 80
Male
Medications: synthroid 175 mg,isosord 15 mg,crestor 20 mg,lupron shot every 3 mo.steroids 10mg
I’ve been struggling with a weird stomach condition for two years?
Hey, I’m a 20 year old college student who has been struggling with a weird stomach condition for two years. I wake up in the morning with a dry taste in my mouth and my stomach making embarrassing noises. I have went to the doctors numerous times and been prescribed medications such as pepsin for acid reflux, but they don’t work a single bit. After I eat my breakfast in the morning, I feel bloated and my stomach starts to make weird noises again. If I sit down my stomach feels compacted and again makes embarrassing noises. This has forced me to take only online college courses. After I use the restroom, my stomach feels completely empty and makes irritating sounds. It’s as if my stomach hasn’t digested any nutrients from the food I eat! I’ve tried many digestive enzymes as well and they’ve not helped the situation. This stomach condition is starting to effect my personal life, as I avoid hanging around people because of the stomach noises and sour taste in my mouth. I’ve seen so many doctors and they’ve completely overlooked the aspects of digestion and assigned me acid reflux medications. I honestly have felt hopeless with this medical condition. I would be more than grateful to receive medical suggestions about this condition I have. Thank you.
Age: 20
Male
Medications: FDgard
I have a small skin rush on the arm?
Dear Doctor, since a few days I have a small skin rush on the arm. This morning I noticed that the skin rash has developed into a strange rash with some purple around it. It does not itch nor hurt.
This is the only rash I have. I do not remember being stung by any insect.
I had a low risk encounter?
Maybe someone can help me what to do?
I had a low risk encounter. No sex, but I was naked and the guy I’ve been with masturbated, and came on my inner leg and vagina. But tired as I was I got up way to late to go to the bathroom, the sperm was alredy dry. I got most likely a little sperm inside my vagina. I know I shouldn’t be worried to much, but what if he got freshly infected and has a high viral load? He’s very rich and girls literally throw themselves at him and I know he’s been with quite some women. He tried to have sex with me without condom and I said no. But I can imagine others would say yes, he’s like crazy rich, makes gifts, is attractive.
Also he fingered me and we both did oral. But his teeth and nails hurted me.. could that have caused micro injuries?
I went to the ER to get medical advise. A young doctor prescribed me PEP. I guess he wanted to make sure I was safe and maybe he did that also cause he’s not an expert on infects/HIV. But all the side effects coming with PEP, should I really take it for a month? I’m afraid I do more harm than helping myself with it. I took the medication three times so far. Thanks in advance for your responses.
Age: 28
Female
Medications: PEP (Truvada,
General Information: Right now side effects like nausea, not much appetite, one time vomiting (I didn’t eat that morning though), burp sometimes, tiredness (but that could also be due to other factors)
I’ve been on bed rest for about a month with an intractable migraine?
I’ve been on bed rest for about a month with an intractable migraine. For most of it I didn’t get out of bed except to go to the bathroom. At the end of this month I finally went to the ER and got treatment. I’m still recovering from having had a headache for a month, but I’m now trying to move around more. All of my muscles are weak and going from the bed to the bathroom is always a challenge (~15 feet each way). Often times I need to use a transport chair to return. I’m trying to understand what are things I should expect when recovering from bed rest and what are things I can do the expedite the recovery process. How often should I get out of bed? How long can I sit in a chair for at one time? How much can I sit in one day? My legs have been primarily horizontal for the last month. How much walking is too much? When I get back in bed sometimes my lower legs and feet feel like they’re buzzing and fluttering. They can be achy and a little hot too. This feeling happens towards the end of the day. I used to work out before this and the feeling is unlike normal soreness from exertion, by a long shot.
Age: 29
Medications: Gavapentin 1200mg/day; lomictal 150mg/day; singulair 10mg/day; topamax 75mg/day; ativan 0.5mg/PRN; hydroxazine 50mg/PRN; Imatrax 50mg/PRN; Ketoralac 100mg/PRN; lessina
I have been on my menstrual cycle now for 3wks?
I’m 39yrs old and have 4 children. I have been on my menstrual cycle now for 3wks. It has stayed at a consistent heavy flow the entire time. I’m wearing super tampons and having to change them at least 6 times or more a day. It doesn’t seem to be slowing at all. My normal cycle is 5 to 7 days with the 1st 3 very heavy and then slowing dramatically the last 3. I’m starting to worry. What can I be?
Age: 39yrs
Female
Medications: None
I’m concerned about ED?
Hi,
I’m concerned about ED. I’m 51. I am fit but have hypertension that is controlled using 5 mg of bystolic daily. BP generally runs 120/77 but can be higher depending upon stress levels. My most recent physical showed healthy levels of cholesterol and blood sugars. I do however have anxiety issues.
Until last Thursday, June 28, I generally woke once or twice each night with strong erections. On Wednesday, June 27, I had sex with my wife that morning and then masturbated later in the day. I woke up on Thursday with only weak morning erection. I wasn’t too concerned but I noted it. (I have had a fear of ED since turning 50) Friday, I had weak morning erection and that night I had no real libido and when I tried to force the issue, I couldn’t get an erection.
I woke up Saturday morning with a moderate erection and was able to achieve 80 or 90 percent hardness and ejaculate. I was still concerned about not being doing so the night before. Sunday morning I awoke with a moderate morning erection and masturbated to 70 or 80 percent without ejaculation.
Monday, there was no morning erection, but I was able to get to get myself fairly erect. Tuesday nothing. Wednesday, no morning erection but I could masturbate to about 70 percent. Thursday, no morning erection but I masturbated to about 70-80 and ejaculated. Each of these times the erection deflated fairly quickly once stimulation stopped.
Last night, Thursday night, I was able to masturbate to about 80 percent without ejaculation. However, it deflated quickly again. No morning erection today.
Throughout all of this, my libido has been subpar and my anxiety has been fairly high. As, I mentioned I have had a fear of ED. This came on so quickly, it has me very concerned. My question for you is, given what I am experiencing, do you think there is a physical cause of this or is it simply my anxiety about erectile dysfunction?
Age: 51
Male
Medications: bystolic 5 mg
Thank you
I noticed my big toe nail was all bruised looking 6 weeks ago and it doesn’t look to be growing out?
I noticed my big toe nail was all bruised looking 6 weeks ago and it doesn’t look to be growing out? Should I be worried? How long will it take? Or should I see a dr? i Do work with specials Ed children and my feet do get stepped on a lot. While I don’t remember and exact time this could have happened, it is very likely it’s just an injury and not a melanoma?!?
Age: 36
Female
Medications: No
I’m trying to find out if this is a case of Herpes?
I’m trying to find out if this is a case of Herpes… I only had one sexual partner my whole life… It does NOT hurt.. My teeth are not properly aligned and I end up biting the area sometimes… I end up wanting to lick the area with my tongue.. I always ending up biting my inner lips to the point where a fibroma forms
(unpublished photo)
Age: 25
Male
Medications: None
I want a pill that will make me stay harder for longer?
I want a pill that will make me stay harder for longer without side effects what do you recommend? My wife keeps asking it from me and all I see on line has these crazy side effects ? What do you think I should do about this? What is there to take or do about it
Age: 35
Male
Medications: None
Can Botox be used to treat an Overactive bladder (OAB)?
I have an overactive bladder and beed to urinate throughout the day and sometimes at night. i am being recommended to try Botox. Can Botox be used to treat an Overactive bladder (OAB)?
Age: 45
Female
Medications: NA
How can I get rid of edema without medications?
i have some edema in my legs. BMI 25.0. BP between 110-120/60-75. HR in the 80ies. Cholesterol 145, triglycerides 40, HDL 57, LDL 75, HbA1C 5.4. All bloodwork WNL except for ApoB of 58 and Lp-PLA2 of 212.27 Can exercise help?
Age 50
Female
Medications: NA
Why do so many suicides fail before the age of 25?
Why do so many suicides fail before the age of 25? Is it easier to die after 25 because the body starts slowing down? Why do so many attempted suicides fail? Is it because people are stupid and they dont know how to do it? Also
(seperate question) i have a big obsession with being famous and i will do almost anything to acquire it like pretend i was kidnapped and tell Nine news about it just so im talked about. WHy is it so bad to have that as a goal? to be famous just to be famous. I even wanted to date a guy just because he had a big status. he was a rugby player. Please dont tell me boring shit like see a psychologist. I already have mate. they tell me that i want approval but i want you to tell me why i really wanna be famous? I will do about anything to acquire it. except for killing someone. that goes a bit too far.
Age: 21
Female
Medications: NONE
Husband and wife in terrible car crash – worst case scenario?
Literary research. Scenario: Husband and wife in terrible car crash. One goes on life support and is declared dead as soon as possible. Right now I’m working on 3 days. The other dies of traumatic aortic rupture, and I want her to die even sooner. I can’t find info I’m looking for on web. What I’m asking is assuming she receives great medical help, what would be the worst case scenario for her to die as soon as possible by ruptured aorta. Thank you in advance for your help. I’m sure this isn’t your favorite kind of client.
