30 years old 1 year now since debilitating back pain unable to sit stand walk lift do anything. On fentynol and percocet. Lost 80 pounds my labs came back ana 1:80 speckled pattern and connective tissue disease. What is this …

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hello doctor im (…). my father has wounds on both of his ankles. its been more than 8 years and he had gone grafting two times and had undergone homeopathic allopathic and ayurvedic treatment also. he is not a diabetic …

my father has wounds on both of his ankles. its been more than 8 years? Read more »

Q: Hi my name is (…) i am 21, I had a horseback riding accident last week, and fell on my back, i do not remember how or where exactly i fell. The pain is located in the lower back. …

I had a horseback riding accident and fell on my back pain is spreading? Read more »

33, female. Spinal cord injury fusion to L3. Right Talus fracture surgery, slight nerve damages to right leg. Over counter pain medication, not allergic to anything. Able to wear high heels, not able to walk in high heels. 3years this …

Looking for surgery to be able to walk in high heels again? Read more »

my mom has always had trouble with her bowel working right.nov22,16 she had surgery to remove a lymph node in stomach area for testing.it was a 1 hour surgery that took 31/2 hrs due to adhesion.dr said adhesion were so …

Cancer of lymph nodes with bowel blockage, doctor says too dangerous to operate? Read more »

I am a 35 yr old female. I had a back fusion at l4-s1 about 4 yrs ago. I have recently been having a lot of pain when I bend forward and try to straighten back up. It feels like …

I had a back fusion at l4-s1 now have anterlothesis of l4 on l5, do I need surgery? Read more »

19, female, no medications, I was in a car accident about 5 months ago, and injured my leg. I didnt have it looked at while I was in the hospital, because I dont have insurance and assumed it would heal …

I injured my leg in car accident, pain when I get up from sitting and after standing? Read more »

I am a 24 years old male. I have had stiffness of the neck for 4 years now. Whenever i take a pain reliever drug like “Diclofenac”, the stiffness subside a little but cant still turn my neck fully. I …

I have had stiffness of the neck for 4 years now. I need a real solution? Read more »

I keep getting frequent anterior shoulder dislocations, but my arm is only hanging out for about 20-30 seconds before it pops back in. Then it feels alright, I can feel that if I repeat the movement it will come out …

I get frequent anterior shoulder dislocations will the situation get worse? Read more »

Diagnosed with Patella Alta ratio 1.7. Looking to seek more advise on it as I am booked in for surgery and could possibly be out of work for up to 8 months. Is surgery the only option after 3 kneecap …

Diagnosed with Patella Alta ratio 1.7, is surgery only option? Read more »

59 y/o female with bulging perineum. Weight Increased in past 3 years by 40 lbs, now weigh 190, 5’4″. Defacography done two weeks ago shows a cystocele, rectocele, entereocele and complete rectal prolapse, extending approx 1″ past anus during elimination …

A Dr. has recommended four surgeries be done at the same time, is this too much? Read more »

My sister had her spleen out, after that she had several blood clots form, they said they cannot break up due to their size and how many their are. She has been on blood thinners for years. She now had …

Blood clots cannot be broken up, doctors say there is nothing left to do, need second opinion? Read more »

I am 57 year old male residing in the upper midwest. I’ve had chronic lumbar back pain since 1995 approximately and carpal tunnel, in both hands, since 1993. In 2004 I was hit from behind by a speeding truck, adding …

I have chronic lumbar back pain, would surgery make me regain a healthy life? Read more »

40yo female born with a congenital heart defect. Had a Ross Procedure in 2000 to replace a bicuspid aortic valve with my own pulmonary valve. In 2007 the surgery had failed and I had a pulmonary valve replacement, tricuspid repair …

I am concerned about my aortic valve and pulmonary valve peak gradient, need second opinion? Read more »

32 female, went to er week ago diagnosed with abnormal liver function test and gallbladder disease. Gave me meds there and sent me home with pain meds. I’m starting to have pain again and it’s the same it started last …

Diagnosed with abnormal liver function and gallbladder disease, what should I do next? Read more »

I am 65. I was diagnosed with pinched sciatic nerve on right side. I have a screw from a lumbar fusion in2004 that has come undone. I will have surgery done next month. I am taking flexibility, 800 ibuprofen, norco …

My ankle and foot are swollen, will it or meds affect my lumbar surgery next month? Read more »

Someone I know is going to require heart valve replacement surgery. He has some concerns. He as random head aches and his scared it may happen during surgery and cause damage. He was wondering could that be a risk factor …

Having heart valve replacement surgery, concerned about risk factors and other treatment options? Read more »

hi doc. my grandma is 74 years old and she slip on the floor yesterday.. her bone in her arm and hip dislocate.. the doctor here put cement on her arm and said that she needed an operation on her …

My grandma slipped on the floor yesterday her bone in her arm and hip dislocated? Read more »

Age 55, female, spinal degeneration. I am scheduled this week to have a caudal injection. It was originally scheduled to be performed in a surgery center with anesthesia, but my insurance would not cover it so it has been moved …

I am scheduled this week to have a caudal injection. Doctor’s office or surgery center? Read more »

Am 75 years old. Have been treated for “Retro Peritoneal Fibrosis with an Aortic Aneurysm” for more than 12 years. After many drug attempts, I am now on Methadose, Morphine, Warfarin, Plendil, etc. Am male, non-smoker. Nothing on the web …

I have Retro Peritoneal Fibrosis with an Aortic Aneurysm? Read more »

Age 46yrs. Gender-Male. Problem- Pain in the knee. Became very severe going to the hip (right leg) Did an MRI and result says water retention in the knee. Doctor suggests key-hole surgery. Need more info regarding repercussions and recovery period …

Pain in knee, hip, right leg. Need key-hole surgery? Read more »

I am 24 year old male.since 2009 I am suffered from rehumatic heart valve problem (moderate MR,Mild MS mild PAH,infective endocardits) doctor adviced me to take pendits 400 and lanoxin. they monitoring me every two year .I went to hospital …

I suffer from rheumatic heart valve problem will I need any surgery ? Read more »

Hi! for little less than two month ago, we got a wonderful girl! But she was born with deformed toes in one foot. her both foots are healthy, except for the toes which looks clearly deformed, and as parents we …

Two month ago, we had a wonderful girl. But she was born with deformed toes in one foot? Read more »