Hi. I went for a blood test and results came in, haven’t seen my primary care doc yet, but all seems ok except for my ANA result it came in at .27. Does that mean there is a problem? I am really worried about this. Your answer would be appreciated.
Age: 47
Male
Medications
I have red spots on only my right lower gum line as seen in the attached photo no pain no bleeding..also at the same side of my tongue some white patches but when I brush my tongue it disappears also no pain but some uncomfortable feeling..I went to a ear nose throat doctor and he said it doesn’t look serious but he couldn’t diagnose it exactly he said it can be an infection and after I went to my dentist he said there are a lot of tooth tartar he removed them changed my toothpaste and toothbrush he gave me an antibiotics and mouthwash and said to come control after a week, sorry I feel so annoyed..could you help me about that..Thanks in advance..
Age: 36
Male
Medications: Nothing
How effective is Tarceva for cancer? My doctor prescribed tarceva after a few months of 1st line chemo and second line chemo which now is no longer working. But says tarceva might not do much. Is that right?
Age: 71
Male
Medications:
Do I have a rash on my breast or are they glands of some kind? For a few months now, I’ve noticed this pink/red patch just outside of my areola. It doesn’t hurt or bother me in any way. I assumed it was glands. I added a photo of it to another doctor site just to see, and the dermatologist there seemed pretty confident that it was folliculitis and told me to get OTC cream or see my PCP for antibiotics. I’ve used the OTC stuff for 2 days now with no improvement.
Age: 24
Female
Medications: Birth control
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I’ve been experiencing a constant pain in/above my first set of top molars. Sometimes it seems to affect the lower set as well.
I initially assumed it was a dental problem but I’ve been to two dentists and they both say everything looks fine and that there’s nothing they can do for “phantom pain”. They suggested a possible sinus issues to I went to a otolaryngologist and he did a scan which showed my maxillary sinuses are clear (and that was the end of it). The pain is constant (at the very least I can feel it) and has been going on for years. It seems to be worse after drinking the night before but alcohol and painkillers don’t stop it, they just make it more tolerable. It’s hard to describe or explain the exact origin of the pain; it stings when I speak and seems to shift when I turn my head. It’s driving me crazy and I don’t know where to go.
Age: 26
Male
Medications: N/A
Hi, I have had redness on the my right side of face. It started around the temple maybe 7-8 years ago and has slowly spread. Trying to figure out if it’s seborrheic dermatitis. It’s not flaky, itchy, burning. No symptoms at all really, just redness. Will include pic. Thanks
Age:33
Male
Medications: Lovastatin, lisinopril, amlodipne
General Information: I have high blood pressure and cholesterol and take medications for them. No other medical problems.
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Can you suggest a homemade recipe for electrolyte replacement for bowel prep? At home we have sodium chloride, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, calcium citrate/malate, honey, sugar, dicalcium malate.
The bowel prep is split dose magnesium citrate and bisacodyl. I’m 74, my eGFR is over 90. Now and then–occasionally–my sodium or chloride my be 1 or 2 points low. Thanks.
Age:74
Male
Medications: Aspirin 485mg/daily
I’ve been dealing with issues in my left foot for the past 3 weeks, with varying symptoms. When I wake up I usually feel a stabbing pain between the ball and arch of my foot when pressure is applied (probably 4/10 on the pain scale, but enough to my my mind subconsciously try to limp). The pain will often disappear if I am seated for 20 minutes or so, and come back after walking for a similar amount of time. Also, when I wear shoes the pain often subsides and I feel a very uncomfortable feeling on the top of my foot similar to the feeling of swelling… without any noticeable swelling, which feels as though it builds up in pressure if I don’t relieve it through stretching the top of my foot. This bothers me significantly since my job requires me to be on my feet, walking briskly, for 9+ hours a day… so I either limp rapidly or try my best to ignore it and stretch it when possible.
There are periods of time where the issues disappear for unknown reasons while walking. Taking my shoes/ socks off and sitting also alleviates the issue fairly rapidly till I have to walk for more than 15-20 minutes. This has made it very difficult to see the doctor, since my foot usually feels better by the time I actually get to see someone… which I have wasted money on 9+ doctors visits with no results
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I would go more into the history of my issue, but the word limit is restricting… so I will try to go into it briefly.
I had a hairline fracture, about 6 weeks into the healing process I had to walk about 3-4 miles a day for college. This caused a swollen foot each day which I relieved by elevating it for a couple of hours. After the semester ended my foot would swell up every time I woke up/ walked on it for 15+ minutes, similar to now. After 2.5 years of seeing doctors the problem magically disappeared, with no diagnosis/ blood clots/ fractures found in my 9 doctor visits.
After working 3 years the issue reappeared to what it is now.
Can scar tissue from a tummy tuck (10 years ago) affect the results of a trans vaginal ultrasound???
Will it miss a fetus of about 13-20 weeks old???
I read that the scar tissue can interfere with the sonic waves.
Is this true
Blood and urine tests are negative.
Age: 45
Female
Medications: Female – allergie and medium for stomach
General Information: I had a tt 10 years ago
I have been feeling movements in my lower abdomen,
My belly is a little bloated but if I am pregnant I can’t tell cause of the tt.
My periods are irregular
And the last one was very lite
If the scar tissue can affect it, how?
I am a white 52 yo heterosexual male. Sunday evening (4 nights ago), I was heavily intoxicated and for whatever reason i decided to try and stick a relatively thick dildo in my backside. There was a condom on it and some lube was used. After persistently trying I only achieved getting about 1/2 the head in until I realized it just wasn’t happening. Monday when I got up I was sore. Remembering what I did, I figured that was normal. By late that night and Tuesday morning I had developed pain and a hard swelling under the skin directly behind the anus. Over the last couple days much to my dismay instead of the swelling going down, it has continued to get worse, also increasing the discomfort. it is very uncomfortable to sit and nearly impossible to work or do much of anything and its been 4 days now. There is no bleeding and using the toilet hasn’t been a problem, so I’m assuming no damage to the anus itself. I have been hoping the swelling came from the blunt trauma of trying to put a big peg in a small hole so to say, possibly traumatizing the external sphincter, and will correct itself. I really don’t want to go to the hospital if I don’t have too, totally embarrassing and also no insurance. I really need to know if my swelling is normal under these circumstances and how long it may take to correct itself, or if It sounds like I have a more serious problem that definitely needs attention. Just to restate, the swelling is directly behind the anus under the skin and about an inch wide and a couple inches long extending up the butt crack, and the swelling has continued to grow for 4 days now. Thank You in advance for any insight anyone can give me.
Age: 52
Male
Medications: None
My daughter belongs to a local health club. In lieu of her monthly fees, she takes home all of the dirty towels and washes them in our home washing machine. My fear is that any bacteria or anything else that my family could catch from these towels is in our home washing machine.
Is this safe for my family?
Thank You
Concerned Parent
Hello, my husband is 52 years old. He has been taking amitriptyline 10 mg a day for approx 24 years, approx 3 years ago they increased his dosage to 30 mg a day. (He takes it for migraines). His personality has changed drastically, he has a lack of emotions, wanting to be alone, has recently decided to walk out of our 28 year marriage because he wants to be alone. These are things that are also out of his normal character. I am wondering if amitriptyline could possibly change his behaviour like this making him have next to no emotions, he seems like he just has no desire for anything which is not like him at all. We have always been a happy loving couple up until 3 years ago when he started becoming distant and wanting to be alone. Says he isn’t happy about anything in his life, his job or anything else. Could this be related to the medication? And if so if he went off the medication would we see a change in his personality and within how long. Thanks!
Age: 51
Female
Medications: Amitriptyline (30 mg) husband
Hello – my mother (86yo) had 3 of her parathyroids removed a few years ago and is having problems stabilizing. She is extremely tired and visibly shaky. She is currently taking 5mg of Calcitrate in the a.m and 5 mg in the p.m. She also takes 3 Tums a day and 400 mg of Magnesium daily.
I have included her test results below. Her endocrinologist has stated he is satisfied with her calcium levels and there’s no cause for concern. She is scheduled to get a second opinion on July 16th.
Any information or direction you can provide will be MOST appreciated…thank you for your time.
6.3 pg/mL (Low)
Date: Jun 09, 2018 10:42 a.m. EDT
Reference Range:18.4 pg/mL – 80.1 pg/mL
< 5.5 pg/mL (Low) Date: Jan 13, 2016 10:08 a.m. EST Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL 6.0 pg/mL (Low) Date: Nov 19, 2015 07:33 a.m. EST Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL 7.0 pg/mL (Low) Date: Oct 28, 2015 09:37 a.m. EDT Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL 10.0 pg/mL (Low) Date: Oct 15, 2015 10:13 a.m. EDT Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL < 5.5 pg/mL (Low) Date: Sep 22, 2015 11:15 a.m. EDT Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL < 5.5 pg/mL (Low) Date: Jul 08, 2015 11:05 a.m. EDT Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL < 5.5 pg/mL (Low) Date: Feb 11, 2015 06:06 a.m. EST Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL < 5.5 pg/mL (Low) Date: Feb 05, 2015 03:10 a.m. EST Date: Jan 06, 2015 11:50 a.m. EST Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL 132.0 pg/mL (High) Date: Jan 02, 2015 03:59 p.m. EST Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL 112.0 pg/mL (High) Date: Oct 22, 2014 11:37 a.m. EDT Reference Range:14.0 pg/mL - 72.0 pg/mL Age: Female Medications: Mom's meds: 5mg of Calcitrate in am & 5 in the pm; 3 Tums/day; 40 mg Magnesium/day
What would happen if a female with a normal thyroid level took 200mcg Synthroid for weight loss? Would it make them go hyperthyroid if your thyroid is in the normal range? ALSO if you took it for a prolong period of time (say 3 months) would it permanently destroy your thyroid? What would happen to them?
Age:21
Female
Medications: None
hemoglobin 9.7 is low
tsh 0.424 is low
I ad problem with my iron level before, how much do I need to take
What does a low TSH mean
B12 was 2000, but I was taking to much and has cut back. I to use Symbcort and rescue inhalers. The rescue inhaler I might use about 3 times a month.
My vitamin d was down to 8.1, it is back up 33.9
I am taking vitamin d3 4000 a day. I took 1 pill once a week for 8 weeks 50,000 units. My test was done at my doctor office, but I have not heard from him. The vitamin d he did call, the other I have not heard from him.
Age: 66
Female
Medications: Proair HFA as needed, Symicort 80/4.5 twice a day Diazepam 5 mg as needed or 3 times a day
General Information: The Symicort has helped greatly. The rescue inhaler I may have to use twice a month. Problem low energy. I know it is not my b12, that was tested and it was to high. I was taking double the dose for daily use. I have for right now cut down to every other day. Vitamin D was 8.1 took 8 pills once a week of 50,000. The level was back up to 39.2. I take 4000 a day of vitamin d3. My problem is no energy, shopping for groceries takes all my energy. It is not shortage of breath, I just have to rest a few mins and then in about 30 mins am okay. I take beet supplement, aloe supplement, and omega red. My body aches after shopping as if I have been working out. I have not heard from my doctor on the low hemoglobin or TSH level. I need to know how much iron to take, this is not the first time my hemoglobin has been low. I have a problem with low iron.
