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My symptoms started two months ago with dizziness that progressed?

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I’m a 37 y.o. female. My symptoms started two months ago with dizziness that progressed to the feeling of heavy limbs while shifting in bed in addition to higher than normal BP (145/89) and increased heart rate (>120) that, at times, roller coasters up and down multiple times a day (my normal HR is in the 80’s). The dizziness in my head has faded but I’m experiencing a rolling feeling in my chest that also makes me feel unbalanced, even in sleep. I don’t experience pain in my chest, just little aches. I’ve also not had headaches but feel pressure (sometimes quite strong) in my head. I’ve noticed that my BP and HR can be drastically different when I’m seated versus when I stand up. I feel fatigued throughout the day and in at least two separate occasions have been woken up by extremely fast HR. I’ve always been healthy and don’t understand this sudden onset of symptoms.

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My wife had surgery to remove rest of gall bladder, please advise?

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hi there my dear wife who is 72 had a complicated operation about a year ago to remove the rest of the gall bladder which was left behind from a previous operation it has now left her with lots of bile escaping into her stomach will this situation do any harm .this is coupled from the last operation leaving her for a year suffering with bad nausea and unable to enjoy life.she has not had a proper poo it is always loose and often leaves her having diarrhea’ could you give me your thoughts please as at this moment in time she does not have a quality of life many thanks (…)

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I just had a ultrasound and found that I have a uterin fibroid, need Second opinion – Gynecology?

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Second opinion – Gynecology
Hello there – had some strange spotting at week 3 of my pill, which never happened before. I just had a ultrasound and found that I have a uterin fibroid of 3 cm and a cyst of 2 cm on my left ovary. I attach the scans. I have been taking the pill (Qlaira) for about 7 months (after suspending it for one year previously and taking it for two years before that) so the gynaecologist does not feel like continuing the pill is a good idea for now and suggested I stop after I complete this current pack (I have 9 days to go) – even though it might help with the shrinking and absorption of the cyst? She suggested to stop and check in 3/4 months. I was not thinking that clearly earlier with her, but is the suspension necessary because of the fibroid or because the cyst formed NOTWITHSTANDING my taking the pill so it is a “non functional/pathological” one? Is it a good “advice” to stop and check again in 3/4 months? Thanks so much!

age:32
Female
Medications: Qlaira

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I had my frenulum removed almost 2 weeks ago it looks like the stitches may have split?

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I had my frenulum removed almost 2 weeks ago where initially it looked like the surgeon used a z-cut, I had it removed as it was excess skin remaining from a circumcision I had to have done many years ago as a child, there is minimal pain and no sign of infection, although a scab formed over the wound and it looks like the stitches may have split, in your professional opinion according to the attached image, does this look normal or should I be concerned. I cannot see what is going on below the scab and even if the stitches are still in place. Please help.

Age:31
Male
Medications: None

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I recently found out I was pregnant after my menstrual cycle didn’t start, is this an ectopic pregnancy?

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I recently found out I was pregnant after my menstrual cycle didn’t start.

The start date of my last period wasn’t July 31st, and had unprotected sex on the August 19th.
I took two pregnancy tests on September 1st, and morning of the Sept 2nd that confirmed indeed I was pregnant.

Symptoms:
breasts are tender/swollen
mild dull achy pain on the left hand side (somewhat lower) of my back
dizziness lasting up to two hours multiple times throuout the day
Nausea
Mild Achy pain in my left shoulder
Moderate/severe achy pain radiating in my left thigh
Distended lower abdomen
Extreme fatigue
Mild abdomen cramping

I am not spotting.
I did have a manual vacuum aspiration abortion 5 years ago.
I have had an STI on the past two years.

My concern is that this is an ectopic pregnancy, but I can’t tell if I’m overreacting or not.

With those symptoms should I go to the Emergency room?

Age:32
Female
Medications: Vyvanse, albuteral inhaler

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I have hemorrhoids on and off and sores, what can I do to treat them?

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Hi. I have a history of Hemorrhoids on and off. This case is flared up again and is also accompanied by some sores. Bit itchy. No pain. What can I do to treat the sores? I never had these before along with my hemorrhoid. Now I have both a hemorrhoids and these sores. Also can you tell me what could cause these sores to come during this time? Is preparation H good for this region? One thing I can add is I have been on a very good diet the last 8 weeks and now I have went off track eating everything. Lots of sweets, chips, some soda back into my eating. Still… would that cause this hemorrhoids and sores to come? Mostly curious of these sores cuz I never had with hemorrhoids before.

Age: 34
Male
Medications: None

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I was recently diagnosed with strep throat and cellulitis a week ago?

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My vaginal entrance is swollen and the area outside of my vagina between the crease and my thigh is sore. I was recently diagnosed with strep throat and cellulitis a week ago and I was given cephalexin and a ointment for my leg. I had sex the other night and the next day I had vaginal pain.

Age:21
Female
Medications: Cephalexin

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I have tingling sensations since about noon had an outbreak of shingles 2 months ago?

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Been having tingling sensations since about noon. Back of my head, side of my face and neck all on the left side. Hate the hospital and being a Sunday with a Monday holiday the ER is my only option. Trying to decide whether or not to go. Had an outbreak of shingles 2 months ago and am wondering if it’s coming back. No pain, no rash just tingling. Also had an abnormal ekg during annual wellness visit which prompted a cardiology referral. Stress test, echo, halter and result was enlarged right ventricle. More tests coming. Transesophogial echo for Sept 15th. Is this stress and anxiety or possible stroke symptoms or shingles coming back. Just trying to make an informed decision of whether or not I should visit the ER. I’m 42 yrs old

Age:42
Female
Medications: Astorvastatin

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I severe cervical and lumbar spondylitis every morning when I get up both my arms are numb, pleae advise?

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I haves severe cervical and lumbar spondylytis. every morning when I get up both my arms are numb and painful until fully restored. pain radiates from left back of neck to back of head. bp is 150 by 100. have taken a mri scan and can send link. currently gave up job to cut stress and get back to shape
tries ayurvedi massage but only relief, please help?

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My daughter is 3 and she had her tonsils and adenoids out 3 days ago?

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My daughter is 3 and she had her tonsils and adenoids out 3 days ago. She’s sweating a lot more at night while sleeping, is that normal? Also when she wakes up she has a trimmer, just for about 5 minutes until I get her calmed down then she is fine the rest of the day.

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I have a swollen lymph node in my neck, should I be concerned?

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I have a swollen lymph node in my neck, it has been there since April (it is now Sept). It is small, well less than 2cm and probably less than 1cm. It is not painful and if it is growing it is growing very slowly. I had my primary physician look at it a few weeks ago and he did not seem concerned. I am not tired, I have my normal energy levels, I have not had any sudden weight loss, and no night sweats. The only thing that concerns me is that I have a rash on top of my feet and I am itchy in places. Should I be concerned?

Age: 48
Male
Medications: None

I was diagnosed with transient osteoporosis but for having this constant pain for about 5 years the diagnosis was changed to multifocal nonbacterial osteitis?

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I have constant pain in feet and hands. At first I was diagnosed with transient osteoporosis but for having this constant pain for about 5 years the diagnosis was changed to multifocal nonbacterial osteitis. Test results: Normal X-rays, normal ultrasound, normal CT, severe bone oedema in multiple bones in feet on MRI, changing to different bones with each MRI, that being in the talus, cuneiform, cuboid, navicular and metatarsals. Full blood count, thyroid, Calcium, etc and HLA-B27 normal. Please help so I can get the right treatment. Pain has started in both hands about a month ago.

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Had upper right absinthe pain for 3 month’s now?

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Had upper right absinthe pain for 3 month’s now. Tenderness below rib area and ache. Had ultrasound sound, all clear. Bloods fine. Chest x Ray clear. Have lost mother 5 weeks ago. Doc says its stress and anxiety which I do worry constantly. and won’t refer for mri as previous tests fine. On gabapenin for pain which helps. Is it stress ? Should I pay for mri? Have no other symptoms except those described.

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I began experiencing urine frequency with some very slight burning, I was in ER continue not to feel well?

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About 2 weeks ago I began experiencing urine frequency with some very slight burning with urination. I have had several UTI’s in the past and it felt the same so I used doctor on demand and talk to a doctor and was put on cipro for 7 days. I finished the 7 days but was still experiencing the urinary frequency , extremely fatigued and now I was having some right flank pain. I am an Emergency medical tech and work at a pediatric urgent care, since I still was not feeling well I decided to run my blood (CBC) and urine. My urine showed trace blood-intact. My WBC was 17.2, everything else was within normal limits. Bc of the high WBC and feeling the way I was I went to an urgent care the next day, I showed the doctor there my CBC from the day before and he immediately sent me to the ER. I went to the ER and waited 7 hours. My CBC there showed my WBC to be 12.71 and my absolute Neut as 7.85 everything else showed within normal limits. My urine chemistries showed urine hemoglobin as moderate with everything else within normal limits. My CT scan showed : a nonobstructing punctate left renal calcus, multiple subcentimeter hepatic hydrodensitis; too small to characterize, and possibly slightly increased in number since 2013, and right ovarian versus paraovarian cyst measuring 2.3 cm. I was told in the ER that my WBC was probably still elevated bc I had just finished the antibiotic for the UTI 2 days earlier, and that the urinary frequency was likely due to the kidney stone on the left, no real explanation for the right flank pain, but did not think it was related to the ovarian cyst. I already take prescribed pain medication daily for fibromyalgia so I was discharged with a script for pyridium and a urine strainer (I still have no left sided pain).
So it has now been 4 days since I was seen in the ER. I continue not to feel well. Still have urinary frequency, very fatigued and now have more right upper quadrant pain (feels like pressure or fullness right under my right ribcage) that radiates to the right side of my back, I am also having severe bouts of nausea that even zofran will not help subside, I also have episodes of sweating (slightly increased temp, with a high of 99.6) and then chills, and just today decreased appetite. I have tried to get in with a primary care doctor (I currently only have a pain management doc for my fibro) but the soonest appointment I can get is in 11 days. I just feel as though something isn’t right and that maybe something was missed in the ER. I feel like it may have something to do with my liver. I have to work the next 6 days and really cannot afford to take time off but don’t know how long I will be able to go into work feeling like this. I am dreading having to go back to the ER and wait another 7 hours and pay another $200 co pay. I would just like some thoughts on what this could possibly be. My med history also includes gallbladder removal and appendix removal in 2010. Does this sound like something I need to go to the emergency room right away for?

AGE:39
Female
Medications: OxyContin, Percocet, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Zofran

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Condom broke while making love, can I get HIV?

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5 months ago, I had a one night stand with someone who’s sexual health I’m unsure of and can’t ask, but who clarified that he was clean and tested. The condom broke, which we only realized after the fact.

At the time, I took a morning after pill immediately after, and kept an eye out for symptoms. Although I didn’t get anything that warranted concern for STDs, I experienced symptoms that I thought were due to the pill: headaches, sweating, nausea, abdominal pain, and a delayed period (I took the pill a couple days before my period was due to start, it was delayed by about a week). These symptoms lasted 2-3 days. Since then, everything has gone back to normal and I haven’t experienced anything odd since.

However i have read that some of those symptoms could have been due to contracting HIV, and that’s begun to worry me. I don’t feel different and haven’t gotten sick since then. Is there a chance?

Could I have HIV? Should I worry about this?

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