I am a 59 year old male, generally in good health. I take Celexa for panic attacks, Coversyl for slightly high blood pressure and Ranitidine for GERD. I went to the doctor a couple of days ago with a sore stomach. The pain was in the upper abdomen right where the center of the breast bone meets the abdomen. It seemed like it was the muscle that was sore, but occasionally the pain spread down and up to the center of the chest. I still had a few Nexium pills from a previous flair up so I started taking them again before going to the doctor. It seemed to be helping, so upon talking with me about my symptoms, he figured it was another flair up and gave me a prescription for more Nexium. I have been taking the Nexium for 4 days and it does seem to help, but not by much. How long does it take and is there anything else I can do to ease the pain when it comes on?
Medical Questions
I’ve been suffering from very hard persistent re flux with or without eating for almost like one year?
Hello doctor ;
My name is (…) and i would be grateful if u can read my case and give an advice .
First I’ve been suffering from very hard persistent re flux with or without eating for almost like one year and maybe more , i did an endoscopy a year ago and it showed h.pyloi , then i was prescribed the triple therapy and i repeated it twice cause the pain was still there and wasnt gone .
Then i finished the course i kept on taking a lot of proton pump inhibitors shifting from one to another without any progress in my condition , it was actually getting worse .
Iv been in this for like more than one year i got so frustrated because feeling nothing is working and on the other side fearing my condition might get more worse or develop cancer as a result of prolonged re flux all the time with or without eating .
So i would be grateful to hear your advice please .
I have experienced headache/ migraine at least 3 days a week for the past 5 years?
I am a 23 year old female and have experienced headache/ migraine at least 3 days a week for the past 5 years. I got the depo provera shot at 18 and only completed 2/3 in the series. I had unbearable headaches daily and could not exercise. I smoked illegal substances for 4 years and quit 4 months ago. I cut out caffeine completely, yet, I still get headaches almost daily. My GP told me to eat a balanced diet, exercise and drink water regularly.
I am a full time student so I look at white boards/ phone/ computers at least 5 hours a day. I get dizzy, tunnel vision, and sometimes nauseous. I only use albuterol when needed. Recently, I saw an optometrist at Walmart and told her about my light sensitivity. She concluded that I have 20/20 vision, but prescribed me a light prescription for glasses (+.25 and +.50-.50 x 017). I started wearing them less than 24 hours ago and it has given me a massive headache. I can see when I focus, but when I am driving (need to look around quickly) I get dizzy and have a headache for over 6 hours. I take the glasses off, and it takes my vision a good 10 minutes to return to normal.
I am very frustrated and in pain and will be working 32 hours of clinicals all of 2017 and cannot risk having daily headache/ migraine while I am trying to learn and earn my degree.
I am a 21 year old female, previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I have developed a muscle spasm that resembles a tic along my right arm?
I am a 21 year old female, previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder that is occasionally accompanied by symptoms similar to psychosis, though missing several of the common symptoms associated. Recently, I have developed a muscle spasm that resembles a tic along my right arm. The entire arm is effected, usually starting in either my hand or my shoulder. I can supress the sensation, which is remarkably similar to a body rush, but it always ends in some form of spasm.
It seems that it strikes at random, sometimes hitting during times of stress, while at other times there is not a major stressor to be identified. I have never had a problem with twitches, tics, or any similar conditions.
What does this sound like to you?
For 3 months now I have had severe nausea. Cant hold anything down?
32 yrs old female. Take bentyl zofran phenergean estradial omeprazole and cymbalta. For 3 months now i have had severe nausea. Cant hold anything down. Been throwing up dark string like stuff and dark brown thick mucous like stuff. Have diarrhea constantly. Have to urinate at least 50 times a day but most times it isnt much. Have severe sharp stabbing pain in lower left abdomen and dull achy pain in lower back on left side. Been to numeeous ers but have had drs lie straight to my face or just not tell me anything bc i dont have insurance. I have a history of acid reflux and colitis and uti and kidney stones. I have also had an ovarian tumor in same location as pain removed and then had a total hysterectomy bc of infections from original surgery and have had gallbladder removed. Have had one problem after another since!
I am suffering with low back pain since last three years, following doctor advice, but no development?
I am 31 years single living female. I am suffering with low back pain since last three years .if I stand or doing any thing for 15 minutes then I am unable to bend my waist .since three year I am not feeling well even though I am using prescribe pain killer and taking rest.now I am feeling maximum time the circulation of blood in my hand and leg became jam and feeling loss of sensation.feeling dazzyness and sleeps deeply.
I am suffering with synose problem.my B.P is normal CBC is okay thyroid nil sugar normal.
I have been using painkillers and vitamin s and taking rest as per advice of doctors.
Though I was used painkillers but I have no prescription as I am not using the medicines now due to non development in my conditions .
I have a chronic headache following an eye laceration, which caused a detached retina?
42-year-old white (Welsh, English, Irish, Dutch, Bavarian, Native American) male and a little overweight. I would like to do something about a chronic headache I’ve had for the past 16 years. Ideally accomplished without pharmaceuticals and/or surgery.
Pain detail: The chronic headache began following an eye laceration, which also caused a detached retina. Rendering eye permanently dilated & blinded, with a cataract. Pain is concentrated in two areas 1) surrounding the injured right eye extending to the temple/forehead and 2) arcing above & behind the left ear. I would rate the pain as never being less than 4 (on a 1-10 point scale) and a few times a week rating upwards to 7-9.
Diet: About 1500-2500 kcal daily, consisting of mostly fruits, vegetables, breads, beans, cheeses, olive oil, some desserts (cake, pie, ice cream). About 6 ounces of meat per week, over the past 10 years. Beverages: between 20-to-200 ounces a day, depending on thrist/activity, consisting of approximately 90% water, 8% milk, 2% juice.
Haven’t consumed any carbonated beverages for the past 13 years.
Never had a drink of an alcoholic beverage.
Never consumed any type of tobacco product.
Never used any illegal/illicit drugs.
Medication: 3 instances this past year I took OTC acetaminophen, out of frustration. Which provided no relief, not even psychologically.
When I had eye surgery, I was prescribed a pain reliever, however I didn’t take it, because the pain 1) wasn’t worse than my headache and 2) it provided no relief.
Unrelated Medical issues: ?intestinal hernia? (undiagnosed) since I was 14 and a torn knee ligament.
I have seen many doctors but still no answers, droop in left shoulder and spine curved?
Hi, I’m hoping some one can help me as the problem I have I have seen many doctors but still no answers, I’m 37 year old woman and since my early 20,s I began to suffer from pain in my left shoulder when I left school I worked in a care home lifting constantly a lot of heavy patients! I had to leave as my pain was constant I then had surgery on the left shoulder I think they shaved the bone, from then on the pain I was able to tolerate but it was always there and would increase if I done anything such as lifting etc. I now work as a technician in a pharmacy and have been there 15 years I spend most of my working day standing at a computer , then 3 years ago for about a week at work I was in a lot of pain starting at my neck and traveling down my arm when I finished my shift at the end of the week I had a funny turn where the pain was so bad my whole left side just went numb and my left side of my face just dropped I was with my Mam at the time and she thought I was having a stroke, I was admitted into hospital for a few days but the doctors were baffled as I had a mri scan and nothing showed up so they couldn’t explain my symptoms i was discharged and put on baclofen tablets and had physio after about 3 months I was back to normal though the pain remained in the neck and shoulder, i returned to work only for it to happen again, however what was happening was when the pain got so bad in my neck my face would droop again and it was like a spasm my whole left side just goes, I got sent to a neurologist who said he didn’t believe it’s anything neurological then got refered to the pain clinic in this time I keep telling the docs that the spasms and my face only drops when I’m in serious pain but they just keep dismissing this as they say it’s not connected! The consultant at the pain clinic also sent me for a mri scan and X-ray yet nothing is showing up, one weekend I was in so much pain I paid to go to see a osteopath on examination he said I have no muscle in my left side it’s worn away and which I already know when u look at me from the front there is a big difference in my shoulders my left one is lower down. When I went back to the consultant I told him what the osteopath said and he then examined me and said yes u have a droop in your left shoulder and your spine is curved, he is going to try me on some new tablets called tapentadol other then that he can’t do anything for me! He’s done what he can and I appreciate that but I’m still left in pain and having these spasms and I have no answers! The physio I once saw said its just arthritis another doc suggested focal dystonia, I just feel like the surely has to be an explanation for my symptoms I hope u can help thank you
My 6 y/o has been complaining for the last 6 months Tummy ache/pain of the abdomen (around the navel area)/slightly swollen abdomen/discomfort when eating (will only eat a few bites)?
Hi.
My question is for my child:
Age: 6
Sex: F
History: No previous conditions or hospitalization
Meds: None
Symptoms: Tummy ache/pain of the abdomen (around the navel area)/slightly swollen abdomen/discomfort when eating (will only eat a few bites)/lasts about 15-60 minutes at times, sometimes longer
It usually starts in the mornings, but limited to that time. After a lay down/nap & a cup of black tea seems to relieve it to an extent. She has been complaining for the last 6 months with the pains which started off once or twice every few weeks, but has increased to a few times a week in the last 3 weeks. Once the pain is gone, she instantly runs out of bed & out side to play, which she loves to do. Her diet varies, so i can not make a connection to food, aside from a daily intake of Weetbix/Kornflakes/Fresh milk/Bananas/Tea, those are the only daily foods, which she has always eaten/drank.
Yesterday morning I woke in excruciating pain in my left thigh, now cannot move my leg at all?
Hello..I am a 46 year old mother. I am about 50 pounds overweight but no medical concerns or problems. I am on no medication. For about 2 weeks I have experienced numbness on my right thigh that has been bothersome but not too painful. Yesterday morning I woke in excruciating pain in my left thigh the. Within an hour after I got up my whole left leg stopped working. I cannot move it at all. I can’t raise it, slide it..I can’t move it at all. It’s not locked in place it’s just….there. painfully there. Constant pain, not cramping. I cannot put pressure on it at all cause it buckles with just the slightest pressure. Should I go have this checked or should I wait to see if it will resolve on its own..it’s been a day and a half and no change yet.
I had heart issue – paroxysmal atrial tachycardia , which was solved with cardiac catheter ablation, now not feeling well?
Hi I am 23 year old female , with a recently resolved heart issue of paroxysmal atrial tachycardia , which was solved with cardiac catheter ablation. I thought that would fix me feeling not well and it’s helped but I still frequently feel sick. I suffer from fatigue, frequent urination (up in the night at least twice always) as well I have had two previous incidents of passing out. The one I was sitting and my mother described as me slouching over and my limbs going straight and shaking. I went to the hospital but once I levelled out they discharged me with no real answer. I have always had to eat frequently to not get dizzy but now it’s more extreme. Like every two hrs or so . I have to eat and drink a lot of water. As well I have lately had more instances of throwing up and feeling nauseous for no real reason. I am a very skinny person for the most part. I am 5′ 3″ and 99lbs and this is despite eating a lot. I would really like some ideas on what might make me feel this awful. Thank you
I suffer from a neurological disease (CMT disease), if I get my ankle fused would I walk properly?
Hi, I suffer from a neurological disease (CMT disease) and one of my symptoms is foot drop. I’ve tried all kinds of braces to help walk but find them all uncomfortable. I was wondering if getting my ankle fused would help with my foot drop and keep my foot lifted to walk properly without a brace? I also wanted to know about getting my big toe “pinned” because my toe also drops and is a problem when walking. Would pinning it keep it from dropping? Thanks.
My 17.5 yo son had Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP), developed severe joint pain, so bad he can hardly walk?
My 17.5 yo son had Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP) 3.5 years ago. 2 weeks ago he had a cold and immediately afterwards developed severe joint pain, so bad he can hardly walk & occasionally abdominal pain & nausea. no rash.
Is it possible that this is a recurrence of hsp without the rash? How can we check out what’s going on?
Blood test seems normal, no blood in urine. protein in urine is 10 mg/dl.
Will appreciate your advice. Thanks a lot.
I was in a bad car accident.. since then, I commonly feel completely different?
Nearly a year ago, (where I suffered a head injury) I was in a bad car accident.. since then, I commonly feel completely different. I often feel like a completely person than I was before the wreck. I have horrible headaches commonly, as well as a shift of attitude and mood changes. I also struggle from short term memory loss. I feel so depressed, I’ve never been like this before.
We have been trying to have a baby for over 2 years now and nothing is happening?
I’m 20 years old and I am married to the man I have been with for 6 years.
We have been trying to have a baby for over 2 years now and nothing is happening, beforehand we have never used protection and still never any pregnancies. He has been tested by his gp and he is clear, my periods have not been normal ever since I started my periods. I have no other medical requirements, and I have had blood tests and I am fine apart from my bones was still growing but nothing to worry about as I’m still young.
I need answers, i am not exactly happy with the thought of going to hospital to actually get tested as I’ve already heard what happens. Please please help me, we want to have our own family.
