Hi, quick question. My boyfriend is having a balloon sinuplasty done with an ENT. He was told to take 20 mg diazepam, 5 mg oxycodone, and 25 mg promethazine before his procedure. I just wanted to ask, does this seem like a standard/safe dosage?

His HR and BP run on the low side, but are within limits at checkups. His HR is usually in the 40s when sleeping, one time as low as 39.

I am driving him to the appointment. Just want to make sure he is safe. I had a loved one die from an opioid overdose so I am paranoid about these things.

Thanks 🙏

This value seems to be hovering around 78-71 since the last 2 years. I have pain in my lower back at times, back of the ribs, which comes and goes. Not sure if its related…

I recently experienced terrible back pain that had me out of work and unable to walk for a few days I went to the ER and they gave me meds for a muscle spasm. I then visited the Chiropractor who took x-rays and mentioned I have had a fracture in my spine. I am 33 F.

I don't know what that means or any idea of where it could have come from. I also cant see it in the Xray. what are my next steps?

I’m getting my wisdom teeth out on the 17th. I take edibles every night. I was thinking of stopping today so that I can get the thc out of my system. Am I allotting enough time?

What’s the general rule of thumb when it comes to thc and anesthesia

So, I've experimenting a tingle in my chest since a few months ago, also when I wake up Or get up (even if it's slowly) I feel dizzy and start to look black, similar to what happens with orthostatic pressure but it happens almost all the time. I usually have a low blood pressur

Every time I get my heart rate/blood pressure up, my right ear starts popping and glugging releasing pressure. It's a very direct cause and can start within 20-30 seconds. Anything that causes blood pressure/heart rate to increase so things like stress, masturbation, walking, exercise. Can blood pressure/heart rate do this? It's driving me nuts and it's been the same constantly for 2 years.

23 yo female with history of DYT12 dystonia , MCAS, pots, tachycardia and seizure. Weight 173 height 5 11. The pericarditis started 3and a half weeks ago with severe chest pain that left me unable to lay flat. My cardiologist direct admitted me at northeast GA Medical Center in Habersham GA. I had an elevated d dimer, elevated troponin, CBC white count high, CRP elevated 4.30 and was treated for pericarditis. I was there for a week and sent home to go to cardiology for further treatment. Cardiology ended up sending me to two separate rheumatologists to treat the persistent inflammation. Both of them sent me back to the cardiologist stating that this is cardiac involvement. We set an appointment up with the cardiologist but the pain came back full force two days before our planned appointment. We went to highlands cashiers ER following my outpatient infusions that we get each week to manage my dystonia 3x per week. They took cultures from my chest port and sent me home with another diagnosis of pericarditis. 7 hours later they called to tell me that the port cultures were positive for a bacteria. I was admitted to Angel Medical Center in Franklin NC for this infection. Klebsiella oxytoca is the bacteria. We attempted to save my chest port by pushing antibiotics for 72 hours but we were unable to do so with the continued positive cultures and pericarditis. Dr Phillips (the surgeon who placed it) removed it to stop the source of the infection. The biggest concern now is having access to maintain the dystonia and the infection. I had a midline fail already as well as 7 other peripheral IV lines now. We are at a bit of a loss at what to do. I had a port in my upper right chest for a year, but the dystonia twisted me following the surgery and we had to have a revision. I ended up with sepsis following the revision. There’s a ton of scar tissue there. This time, we removed the port from my left upper chest below my collarbone. Once again there’s a ton of scar tissue. We don’t have a game plan at this point and this is a very very small hospital that I am in. We were wondering if you have any recommendations for maybe things we can do to consult? I’m still at Angel and we are still doing around the clock antibiotics as well as high doses of steroids. The issue is the next 4 weeks or until it’s safe to possibly attempt to place another port without risking it becoming infected. We need central access for the medications that we use to manage the dystonia because they are caustic. As a 23 year old, it’s safe to say I’m out of my element here. Do you have any recommendations or maybe know someone who could do a telehealth consult to see if there’s other temporary options? Every iv gets pulled by the dystonia or blows and the last PICC lines didn’t work due to displacement from the dystonia. Each time I lock up they come out. Even the one we stitched. I’m open to all ideas and options. We don’t have a larger hospital of specialists in easy reach here due to hurricane Helene’s damages. Our doctor is very open to ideas/consults.

As above, at first I thought they were ppp but over the YEARS new ones kept appearing, some much bigger than the rest, they are convex and can be felt with a finger, they do not hurt or cause any kind of discomfort other than looking ugly. Is there anything I can do about them at home? It looks like I have scars all over the tip.

When I pull the foreskin back it’s normal colour expect for one spot on the rim where the purple area is it’s bright pink is this bad or normal?

hey all, i was wondering if anyone would know what i need to have checked for fatigue. i’m 20 years old and never have any energy no matter the amount of sleep i get. i always have to nap to get through the day. i also get headaches several times a week. any advice or suggestions?

Male, 27, 175 lbs, smoker.

Went clubbing last night and left this morning only to find that I can’t hear much out of my left ear (very muffled, and intense tinnitus ringing). My ear feels very tender and sensitive to sound. Lesson learned. wear ear protection.

I understand it can often go away on its own, but the level of discomfort I’m feeling seems to vary between mild and severe. How important is it to get treated right away? I am definitely planning to seek medical attention at an HNO, but it’s very difficult to do right now as it’s Sunday and the only treatment centers are very far. I am an American traveling in Europe right now. I leave to Paris by train tomorrow.

My main question is: can I wait to get treatment tomorrow? Or must I seek treatment immediately?

I’m a bit afraid, does anyone have any experiences with this? Likelihood of it coming back or being permanently damaged? This feeling sucks!

And I don't mean I have a headache every morning. I mean every single time I wake up, whether it was a nap or a full time sleep.

My mother (70f) has had well maintained COPD for 6 or so years and last week we got a cold. We are both recovering nicely. She's almost completely recovered accept for chest congestion. She's adamant she not going to a hospital unless she's dieing.

So the question I ask is what over the counter meds are good for relieving chest congestion in those with week lungs?

She has taken her emergency anti viral meds.

Lately my upper thigh area by my left groin is super tender with touch! It feels like a constant sunburn? I do see stretch marks by that area but I’ve always had it there? My doctor suspected a DVT( blood clot) but today the ultrasound came back negative? I’m a back sleeper and sleep on my right side. I don’t know if I’m chafing? But I was scared I was so I went up two size pants! I haven’t been wearing tight clothes and my belt isn’t tight? Sometimes I wake up and the side of my left leg is tender and bottom of my feet is too? I’m not sure if there’s nerve damage there or it’s an infection of some sort? I haven’t gotten blood work yet. In the beginning of the year I did fracture some bones on my left foot but it’s all healed up now. I’m at a loss and unsure what to do? It’s about 10 days in.

I am a 16 year old female and I have no idea what is wrong I have a constant sickness in my stomach and have had it for about 6 years with it progressively getting worse and worse and I’m not sure as to why I have been to my GP and they told me to make a food diary and only eat what dosnt make me feel sick However when I drink water in the mornings it makes my stomach feel sick I am never actually sick I have been gluten free for 2 months as I used to have what I now belive was constipation, it would hurt when I would go to the toilet and used to be blood on the tissue, I still sometimes get blood on the tissue when I wipe but not as bad as before How ever my sickness still hasn’t gone and it hasn’t helped my sickness at all I was put on sertraline(50mg) for the sickness and again that didn’t help or even make a difference however I have chosen to stay on it when I would get my periods the week before I would come on my sickness would get significantly worse and I would have to go to the toilet to be sick, however I would never throw up just be gagging and spitting So I decided to start taking the pill and have been on it for around a month now and that has stopped the increased sickness around my period as I don’t get one anymore When I sit with my knees up to my chest it helps to take some of my nausea away However when I apply pressure to my stomach it causes pain I have been to the GP as I previously said however they were very dismissive and I didn’t feel like I was taken seriously If anyone has any suggestions as to what could possibly be causing any of the symptoms so I can go back to a doctor and get a proper answer then it would be greatly appreciated

Hi there I just accidentally took one of my pills called buspar. I usually take it in the morning(and I took it at 530am) but I took it at 1030pm and the pill bottle says to take one pill pre day. Also it's 7.5mg pill. Any advice will highly appreciated

So about 2 months ago I tried to take my own life(this is for the question I don't want pity but i am getting better dw) by taking anything I could find in my cabinet which wasn't anything powerful. I added up in the hospital and I jst told them I was really sick and told them it was my period when they asked about blood in my urine(which I now realize was dumb but I didn't wanna get sent away) I did tell my mom and dad and my dad said that it doesn't kill you overnight but it takes awhile. so my question is what does it feel like to be dying and i think he told me it can destroy my liver?? idk if thats true but I took ibuprofen, tylenol, and some other reason stuff. but I was jst wondering symptoms cuz I don't wanna over think this but Google is telling me nothing. thank you for your help even if you jst read this:)

details about myself if it's any help: I'm a 15yr old female and I'm 5'0 and about 104-110 pounds

Why does a migraine last at least quite a few hours if not 1d+ if not treated?