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I contracted a spinal infection and 3 operations later I have been left with a damaged spine?

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Hi

I recently had a small back operation to treat a prolapsed disc. During the operation I contracted a spinal infection and 3 operations later I have been left with a damaged spine at the L4/5 level.

The pain in my spine is chronic and I also suffer from severe referred pain.

As a result I have been prescribed a range of pain killers including 80mg of Oxycodone daily, 300mg of Pregabalin daily, 40mg of Paroxetine daily and 20mg of Oxynorm as required.

My questions are: ‘Would this be considered an appropriate level of pain medication for my condition and what long-term side effects should I expect?



I was recently in the ER for a bad infection, concerned about atrophic liver?

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Hello. I am a 25 year old male and was recently in the ER for a bad infection. I had a CT scan with contrast and the ER doctor said I should follow up with my primary care because of the result but didnt explain it. What does it mean? I was concerned to see atrophic liver, but wasn’t sure if this is something serious. Here is the result:
“The left lobe of the liver is atrophic. No suspicious liver lesion identified. The gallbladder, biliary tree, pancreas, spleen, and adrenal glands are normal. Kidneys are normal. The abdominal aorta, IVC, and mesenteric vasculature appear normal. The bowel is patulous and fluid-filled throughout the small bowel without obstruction. Surgical clip is seen in the right lower quadrant likely from prior appendectomy. Mild increase and stool right colon with normal caliber left colon. The bladder appears normal. Prostate mildlypr ominent. Minimal fat within the inguinal canals without sniffing hernia. No free fluid or pneumoperitoneum. No pathologic adenopathy.
IMPRESSION:
1. Minimal prominence of fluid-filled small bowel without evidence of obstruction. This could represent a mild enteritis or small bowel ileus.
2. Atrophic, somewhat lobular left lobe of liver.
3. Mildly prominent prostate



I was told my ongoing chest pain is not cardiac related, need second opinion?

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Hi I’m a 57 year old male non smoking in previously good general health. In late jan 2017 I experienced a nstemi HA I had two stents fitted and was informed my HA was mild with mininal damage my EF was 45. I felt good for about a week but then began experiencing chest pain again I returned to the ER and was taken to the Cath lab and was informed all was good. About two weeks later I again returned to the ER with chest pain I was given an echo stress test which I passed with no problems. My EF was 60. I was told my ongoing chest pain is not cardiac related. Since then I have still been experiencing on going chest pain with no answers. I have previously been diagnosed with ptsd and anxiety disorder which has led me to the ER several times in previous years with chest pain.
I know I can’t keep going back to the ER with chest pain but it’s hard to know the pain is now daily.
I have been given nitro to take but it doesn’t seem to do anything to help me with pain. The only thing that’s seems to help is Ativan but I know you can’t take this everyday. I guess I’m just asking for a second opinion. My GP is not to concerned as he believes my ongoing pain is anxiety related.



I had a minor heart attack/myocardial infarction?

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Hi, I am a 25 year old male. I have been very fatigued for about a week and having numbness in my left arm and chest pain and shortness of breath. About three days ago I felt like I was going to pass out. I had time to go to a urgent care today and they advised going to the ER. The ER did a EKG and said they think I had a minor heart attack/myocardial infarction. My chest X-ray and cardiac enzymes were normal so they said I am stable now and can return to normal activity but to follow up with a cardiologist. Is this correct or is the EKG just affected by being nervous about being in the ER



Hi I have a 15 year old son that has a lump in his armpit could this be lymphoma?

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Hi I have a 15 year old son that has a lump in his armpit. He discovers it 3-4 weeks ago. I took him to the emergency room and they did an ultrasound and found 7 enlarged lymph nodes. He was prescribed antibiotics and finished them. The one lump is still there. He has ckd stage 3 and has one kidney. My question is could this be lymphoma?

I have been diagnosed with tuberculosis disease, but me and my family doubts this diagnosis?

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Hi.
I have been diagnosed with tuberculosis disease, but me and my family doubts this diagnosis.
I had a tuberculin skin test which appeared to give negative results.
After a week of coughing with smelly phlegm and fever, the fever is gone, the phlegm is not smelly anymore and I have little to no cough at all anymore.
Though I did have an x ray thrice which showed an activity in the right upper lobe of my lungs, i still don’t think it’s tb.
could it be some other minor illness?
i feel perfectly fine and energetic right now. could it be a wrong diagnosis? thanks in advance.

Male, 17



Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer?

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I’m 54 years old. Female. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Colon cancer. I’ve since had surgery. I’ve had chemotherapy and radiation. The last CT scan showed no sign of cancer. My problem now is that I have so much gas. I take 125mg of semithicone when it getsd bad and sometimes that doesn’t help. Could there be another underlying condition that I don’t know about or is this common after a bowel resection?



I used ultra chloraseptic spray on my 7 year old daughter?

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I used ultra chloraseptic spray on my 7 year old daughter and didn’t realise she had to hold her breath. She inhaled (gently, normal or even lighter breathing while I tried to get the back of her throat) on two or three occasions of using the spray. It was a few weeks ago, I didn’t think anything of it at the time but on closer inspection of the instructions when using it on her big brother today, I see it is vital to hold your breath. I am worried now that I may have caused her problems and googling answers is not helping my nerves… she has shown no signs of any concern but I wonder if I need to look out for anything?



Surgeon said he had to take cartilage out from my jaw?

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Hi , got my all 4 of my wisdom teeth out 7 months, but about 4 days ago i got sharp pain in my lower jaw bone , the surgeon said he had to talk cartilage out from my jaw when he was doing the operation, but i hadn’t had any previous pain before hand, and now its starting to effect my other side of my bottom jaw, just wondering could it be a bone infection thanks



Can I take Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets while having a contraception implant?

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I am 50 years old and have a contraception implant. I am going through the menopause can I take HRT tablets if I have this implant. Can you please advise me I would appreciate you assistance. My blood pressure is fine and my weight is as well and just been seen by a Nurse..



Just had 3 root canals at the dentist, now I have lots of pain?

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Hello,

Just had a (3 roots) root canal treatment at the dentist there was/is an inflammation. Now i have lots of pain. Worse than before the Root canal treatment.

My dentist say’s antibiotics dont help for the inflemmation. Is She correct? Or Should I go to an other dentist for the antibiotics?



I take Prilosec 20mgs (OTC) and have taken this daily for over 10 yrs straight?

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I am Age 55 & female. I take Prilosec 20mgs (OTC) and have taken this daily for over 10 yrs straight (maybe longer). I am recently bothered by the findings regarding taking this drug long term and its warnings that indicate osteoporosis, liver disease and dementia. I have taken this med as a daily treatment for heartburn and can not go a day without it or I will definitely suffer with heartburn.

What should I be taking in place of this? Please don’t say Tums ( that would be a joke). Also, my doctor always asked me what medicines I take every time I have appointment, which is every 6 months ( since I also take Zocor 10mg for elevated cholesterol ). Why if there are such findings would my doctor not be concerned about this?



I have multiple diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, fybromyalgia?

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Hi, my name is (…), I am 50 years old. I have multiple diseases like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, fybromyalgia, excema, anxiety, depression, gerd, bone density and gastroporiesis. I take meds for everything. My question is about the gastroporiesis, my Dr has done multiple testings and all come out to be I’m constipated. I can be over 7 days without having a bowel movement. I end up taking all the meds the Dr has prescribed. linzess, amitiza, dolcolax, miralax, metamucil, lactulose and stool softeners. Nothing works and when it does i have diarrhea all day and painful. Please help, I don’t know what else to do.