54yrs female.in 2006 had an embolism on the right side of the base of my scull .im under a lot of stress and have been getting pain there again like something is there ,,spats of dizziness..bit of an ear thing goin on like its blocked,,headaches on one side,,am i headed for another embo? oh..i also suffer from P.T.S.D.
I am 18 years old, female, 5’1, 106lbs. I was diagnosed with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections) in 2012. I keep getting strep, I had it at the end of November and I was diagnosed with it again at the end of January. I know I’m not reinfecting myself because I changed my tooth brush, sheets, and washed all my clothes. It took me over a week for my fever to break and I have bad mild chest pressure. I keep getting tonsil stones the size of peas. When I don’t have strep I often run low grade fevers, have fatigue, and chills. I do have a history of throat problems. Please advise?
I’m 27yo no PMH. For the past two months I have been having breast pain. My gynecologist sent me for a BL US of the breast and it came back negative. Not long after I started having tenderness and tingling around my left clavicle and neck. I do not feel any swollen lymph nodes. And I am still having breast pain. What do you think it could possibly be and when I go see my PCP should I ask for an MRI or CT scan? Thanks.
Hi I’m a female and I’m almost 37 years old 13 months ago I had an eptopic pregnancy and my right Fallopian tube was removed and since then I have experienced bilateral ovary pain I went to the OBGYN today and express my concern about having the pain I’m also experiencing bleeding every 14 to 17 days last like a period typically would and the OB told me that it was PMS and prescribed birth control and schedule me for a follow-up ultrasound in a month. Additionally during the laparoscopic procedure for the eptopic pregnancy, they cut a window in an ovarian cyst that was the size of a lemon on my left ovary. the doctor that I saw today seemed disinterested in helping me identify why was in pain and very quick to say that it was PMS I’m just not OK with that reply, nor am I OK with being put on birth control. I have a history of migraine and estrogen aggravates them. When I asked about it he said I would be fine. I’m not intending for this to be a gripe session against the doctor I’m really truly looking for someone to provide some form of guidance as they’ve been in pain now for 13 months and I am really at my Wit’s End and I really need some help any suggestions will be welcomed and I’m very thankful for your time also I had to talk into a microphone because my texting on my phone is horrible so I apologize in advance for the lack of punctuation and possible duplicate word speak
I’ve had unbearable earache for 8 weeks now! It started off in the week before Christmas, with a lump just under my jaw line and the lump lasted for 2 weeks. When the lump subsided the pain in both my ears got worse! It’s been waking me up in the night, and been very painful throughout the day too! The pain isn’t just inside my ears but all around the outside of the whole ear too! It’s getting really annoying and painful and all my local doctor can say is ‘take some paracetamol’ obviously having earache for 8 weeks isn’t normal! So help please!
Female 20
My age is 64 ,male .My pain is for 8 months now ,i did all mri’s scanner but nothing went obvious.The doctors said it is nerve and i am taking lyrica 75mg 2tablets morning and two at night.My pain is in my back and turn to my heart that i feel my boobs burning.
the pain is unbearable and no sleep ,i have been taking lyrica for two months now
58, female, diagnosed central sleep apnea, treated unsuccessfully with CPAP. Not experiencing dyspnea upon exertion.
Can being treated with a CPAP instead of a BiPAP for central sleep apnea cause pulmonary hypertension?
Hi
I have had a back problem for about 12 months now. I injured it by falling off a horse and landing on my feet. Since then I have been getting horrendous pain in my lower back. Making it difficult to walk and do day to day things. I also get shooting pain and numbness down my leg. Recently I have been having a problem with my tailbone and it is painful and it makes it worse when I stand up or lean back in a chair or when I am riding.
I have been to numerous doctors and specialist who diagnosed me with a slight slipped disc between L4-L5 and some joint abnormalities in my spine. The facet joints.
I am 18 years old. I am female.
I am 25 year old Female iron 3.3. I have been feeling extremely exhausted and unable to do basic tasks, Anytime I walk outside or do anything my heart races immediately. I have had times where have felt faint, I did hear ringing in my ears, my hands and feet started tingling and my heart raced and on on occasion of this episode everything went black and I passed out. Thankfully these episodes do not happen very much, they are not brought on by anything are appear to be completely at random,
All of this lead me to get some blood work done. I realize that I have very low iron of 3.3 in addition to that my transferrin saturation is a 4.9
This is what I have read online
:Iron deficiency is diagnosed by a transferrin saturation of less than 16%. The serum iron is low and the total iron binding capacity is usually increased.
Patients with low total iron binding capacity have anaemia of chronic disease if the transferrin saturation is ≥16% or iron deficiency along with anaemia of chronic disease if the transferrin saturation is <16% Serum Ferritin test. Results can be high in IDA and usually low in ACD, in ACD it can be dangerous and even fatal to take iron":
what im trying to figure it out is why is my transferrin satuation not going and are very low at 4.9% even when my iron is very low 3.3 ... also my transferrin recepters are within normal range. ferritin is 9 Hemoglobin 113 Hematocrit 35% I do not show signs of inflammation or sweeling because of the CRP, my liver appears to be fine I had my thryiod tested that is also fine.. Vit B, C folic Acid also fine.
All I have read says that in normal iron deficiency receptors and saturation should go up in order to recieve more iron but I cannot figure out what it means if they dont, and if I take irons supplements can this be dangerous because there is nothing for the iron to bind to? Could this mean I have some type of Bacteria or cancer my body is hidding the iron from?
So to summarize my questions are.
1. What kind of additional tests if any do I need to take to diagnoses what type of Anemia have or what is the cause of my Anemia.
2. Why is my Transferrin Satuation so low what could be some reason?
3. In any diseases or infection wouldn't my CRP raised? is this a sign that I do not have a infection or bacteria or disease etc.
4. Is it dangerous for me to take iron supplements? Could this be a bacteria or cancer that my body is hidding the iron from?
5. Is having such low Iron a liability or dangerous to me? I do feel awful but I was just wondering if this is also a concern.
Any recommendation are greatly appreciated I am desperate for any help anyone can give.
Thankyou
i am 43 female and i am single no kids i have Anterior wall interstitial uterine fibroid measuring 3.9X3.8 cm and i don’t feel any Symptoms yet and my period Regularly. i don’t want surgery and i am scared to lose my uterus can i know ur opinion ?
Age 21
Not sure how long I have had a bacterial infection
Had std test : negative
Hiv test: negative
White cottage discharge in the past
Yellow and white discharge in the recent past month
Had vagina pain
Currently no strong odor or discharge
Used minicazole, examined by health department but no mouth swab done
Got an examination swab at a walking clinic seen as bacterial so I was prescribed diflucon, metronidazole then my tongue had red spots on my taste buds every time I touch the back I have a gag reflex tongue was white inflamed and dry
Felt burning when peeking usually so far no discharge after taking zithromax to clear the bacteria in my mouth when I used the bathroom tonight I didn’t feel burning before going to sleep
I am 59.. weight 280. For 2 weeks I have been eating approx 1/2 of what I used to eat, however my stomach is even more extended than normal and appears to grow daily. My legs and feet are extremely swollen. I recently changed jobs so I am currently without insurance or I would go to doctor. Also I have a red rash from feet to chins. Any thoughts?
I am 33 years old female. To start, for the past week and a half I have had a pre-existing vein injury. I was given an IV incorrectly in the ER which gave me superficial thrombophlebitis. My hand and forearm on the right side were affected. I was almost healed when today I smashed my right thumb by accident. After smashing it the pad of my right thumb turned purple and my hand begin to tingle, traveling up my right forearm. I immediately ran it under warm water and elevated above heart level like instructed when I first got the vein injury. I am concerned that since I had a pre-existing vein injury that smashing my thumb could have caused complications in my nerves. I do have some swelling in the whole right hand again now, mostly In the thumb. But the tingling is traveling through my whole hand and forearm. I was looking for insight as to whether or not I should continue to care for it as I did when I first got the vein injury by applying heat and keeping it elevated or if I should see my doctor as soon as possible. I have attached photos
Hi I am a 51 year old female. I have had this web like discharge coming from my eyes for over a year now. It’s has spread throughout my whole body. Now it comes out my ears, nose, and my bottom. I have pictures so you can even see it. This is making, me more sick as it gets worse. All my joints are so sore and I’m tired all the time.
26 year old male. CMIA 4th gen antibody screening test (not antigen) for hiv 1 & 2 @50 days is 0.15 non reactive. Is antibody screening without antigen accurate @ 7th week? Further testing required?
