My legs sometimes feel numb and have blue blackish spots, what can cause this?

I have two big spots behind my legs that are blue blackish and my legs sometimes feel numb what is the cause of it I didn’t hurt it and I’ve been feeling it like this for a week and sometimes it changes to the other leg.. sometimes it get really numb and I don’t feel my leg at all.
Age:24
Female
Medications: None



I am a 76 year old male who had a by-pass in 2012, has hypertension and heart disease?

I am a 76 year old male who had a by-pass in 2012, has hypertension and heart disease. My cardiologist has cleared me to have sex, but I am experiencing ED. I want to add L Arginine and Pycnogenol to my list of vitamins because I read that they may be helpful in combating ED. Is there a problem with also using Cialis or Viagra?

Age: 76
Male
Medications: Amlodipine 5mg, Losartan Potassium, 100mg, clopidogrel 75mg daily, Rasuvastatin Calcium, 20mg, Clonidine hcl 0.3 3 times daily, .81 aspirin.

I have a pseudo Jones fracture on the 5th metatarsal, when can I return to work?

I have a pseudo Jones fracture on the 5th metatarsal that was obtained 10/3/17. I have a physically demanding job and they won’t allow me to return unless I have a note from the doctor saying that I can return with absolutely no restrictions. In your opinion. When would I be able to return to work?

Age: 33
Female
Medications: None



Tested negative recently for pregnancy. So, does that mean I’m not pregnant?

Over five weeks ago I had unprotected sex. Tested negative recently for pregnancy. So, does that mean I’m not pregnant? I’ve tested multiple times with different brands and they are all negative. Shouldn’t it show up by now? I just would like to know to put myself at ease. I have an irregular period so I can’t go off that.



Age:23
Female
Medications: Portia

Is it possible for someone infected with HIV to start producing antibodies and consequently symptoms at a late stage?

Had protected se** with an extremely high risk woman. As far as I remember it was quick and the protection didn’t break. I had several tests done: rna pcr at 11 days, combo elisa’s at 26, 47, and 60 days as well as a standard antibody at 60 days which was offered for free with the last combo elisa. I was ready to move on until I started feeling symptoms at the 9 week mark. For the past two weeks I’ve had higher than normal body temperature but nothing serious; like maximum 37.8 from the mouth. What’s odd is that the the increase in body temperature is not all day for the past two weeks- it seems to come and go at intervals during the day. Also, I have lost 5 KG in the last few weeks. ( It could be the past two months). I also have an abnormal toe nail fungus on both toes and a lymphnode in my neck that doesn’t hurt but feels strange. How accurate are my results and is my stress and anxiety overblown to the point where it’s causing me all these symptoms? Do I need to retest at 3 months? I was told combo tests are conclusive at 6 weeks post exposure. I’m also extremely confused with the whole window period thing. Is it possible for someone infected with hi*** to start producing antibodies and consequently symptoms at such a late stage? Or Do government agencies just state three months to be careful for medical legal reasons? I’m extremely worried and do not know what the next step should be.
Age:27
Male
Medications: None

I am an asthmatic and I would like to know if i can take Metformin?

I have a 5 year old daughter and my husband and I are trying for a baby, we have been trying for some time now but are having no luck – I was diagnosed with PCOS after having my 5 year old.
I have PCOS and would like some information on Metformin – As a few doctors have suggested it.
I am an asthmatic and I would like to know if i can take this medication while taking my asthma prevention?
Are there any long term side effects?
What dosage is normal?
How long do you normally take it for?
Can a any GP prescribe me this?

Age:24
Female
Medications: Singulair



I have severe pain and muscle spasms, is it fibromyalgia?

I have severe pain and muscle spasms with a drop in barometer pressure. Then when pressure returns to close to normal my body is sore and still spasms. I have been told I have fibromyalgia. I do have pain on a every day basis and migraines. I just can’t emphasize enough on how much pain I am in when pressure drops or with wind. Dr’s look at me like “oh really “. I’m seriously getting so distraught. I can barely function. I’m a RN and love my job but I’m coming to the conclusion it’s really effecting my job. All I can do is work ( and that’s every day struggle, sometimes I cry on the way home because I’m so tired and in pain). I take all the meds related to Fibromyalgia and still no relief. Blood work shows no inflammatory problems. Dr ‘s say must be Fibromyalgia. I am just asking if anyone else has any ideas of what could be going on. Thank you. Desperate

I have noticed that SGPT (ALT) level increased, why does the level go up?

Hello Doctor,
I started to take Ezetrol tablet daily 1 for last 8 months to lower my cholesterol level as per Doctor advise.
Recently I have noticed that SGPT (ALT) level increased consistent during this period from 39 to 80. I have stopped taking this medicine from this week. Can you please shed more light on this. Why the level go up and is this effect my liver function etc.
Thank you for the prompt reply



I have skin patches on my neck and chest since I my teens, could it be too much insulin?

As a teen i started getting skin patches on my neck and chest. Dry not itchy or anything. Just wondering what it could be. I’m now 27 years old. So its been happening for some time now. I was once told by a Dr not being checked just her opinion that it could be because my body produces to much insulin. I’m no Dr but i just think that’s not what it could be. Id just like answers and to see what i could possibly do about it.



Diagnosed PID + uteres infection, anti body positive, does that mean HIV positive?

My Name is (…) I live in Ethiopia i have a medical problem with may wife

my wife always complains of back pain sore throat and frequency of urine but no more urine when she goes to the toilet. Then we visited health institution in last night he diagnosed PID + uteres infection.

I confused when the lab test has written Anti body positive so what means anti body positive please give good knowledge is may wife hiv positive or not???


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Sixty year old man has 1. 9 Mg/Dl creatine level. Is it a serious condition?

My father, above sixty years old . He has 1. 9 Mg/Dl creatine level. Is it a serious condition… What to do immediately… As a part of severe fever he showed the increase in creatin level… After that there was a decrease in creatin level…. But know it became 1. 9. After the abdominal scan doctor told us there is no problem for kidney…. Iam really tensed. What to do doctor



My friend has had a kidney removed an he has a knot the size of a grapefruit?

My friend has had a kidney removed an he has a knot the size of a grapefruit. And he is in so much pain he cant hardly move. It looks infected what should he do he went back to the doctor yesterday and they told him they would schedule him another appointment but actually told him nothing should he go to the emergency room or what should he do because he is in so much pain an it has been 2 months since the surgery to remove his right kidney and he isn’t any better am very concerned

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I may have caught an STD, took Viread?

I am a 43 year old male and I feel so stupid. I got drunk in Las Vegas with some friends at a bachelor party, and ended up having sex with a “massage parlor” worker later in the night, a girl from Thailand. She gave me oral sex and then we had vaginal sex. I didn’t touch her vagina with my fingers. Earlier in the evening, i had trimmed myself in my pubic area and had a slight abrasion, no bleeding. I used a condom with her, and she even checked to see if it was intact, it was. She then wiped me down toward the tip of my penis with a Kleenex. I then went to the bathroom and urinated. About 6 hours later, my penis slightly felt discomfort after I peed again.
Now i am scared that i caught something, this all happened 4 days ago. The next day after the sex, I took a pill of Viread (tenofovir) and took it for four days. Viread is for chronic hepatitis and also used sometimes for HIV. I read that some people used it for post or pre exposure prophylaxis to HIV (as a part of Truvada). I was given some Viread pills from a close friend who actually had extras because he does have chronic hepatitis. What are my chances of having caught a disease or HIV? Do I need to worry about this because I am very worried. What should i do doctor? Do I need to be on meds or do I need to get tested? Thank you!
Age:44
Male
Medications: Took Viread for four days

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I have pimples that look like tiny worms, tried ivermectin?

Help me please! I pulled this out of my face. It looked like a pimple. I have other pimples that now look like tiny worms in my face, arms, and legs. I expelled one 2 inches long in my in my stool. It was flat with dark then light square pattern. I have tried ivermectin in desperation. But I don’t know if that’s what I should be taking and how long to take it. They came out my eyes too, looked like little hairs and larvae. I had slight edema in my ankle and sometimes feel stickyness on my skin. I keep getting things inside me. I was cleaning a dirty stove today and a red dot attatched to my leg, that turned into a worm after I tried to scrape it off. It then had little ones spread around it. I’m really scared. Please help me!
Age: 39
Female
Medications: None, but tried ivermectin

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My son was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2a1 he is also getting a “constricted’ feeling in his throat. Is this normal?

Good day. I have a son, age 14. He was diagnosed with Charcot Marie Tooth disease type 2a1 about 8 years ago – we did genetic testing, and it is the MFN2 gene. he is wheelchair bound, with little use of his hands and legs. However, for the last few days he is also getting a “constricted’ feeling in his throat. Is this ‘normal’ for this disease? It does not last very long – about 5-10 minutes. I am obviously a bit concerned. Regards.

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