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Chronic Back Pain and Spinal Surgery
Archive for August, 2006
Pain Continues After Back Surgery
Saturday, August 26th, 2006Muscle Swelling, Rash, Tingling
Saturday, August 26th, 2006Hi I have a muscle swelling in left side of lower left leg accompanied by a hot tingly sensation and red pin prick rash. I also have sharp pain in tibia when walking or putting pressure on lower leg.It is causing significant distress and making hard to walk.Any suggestions as to what this might be??
I [...]
Tick Bite Pictures, Insect Bites
Friday, August 18th, 2006What insect causes a round or almond shaped bump then round bruise?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer
It’s not possible to say which insect has caused the reaction, especially as I don’t know which part of the world you are from. It could be any insect that bites.
The most important question is, could it be a serious insect-borne [...]
Neurological Symptoms, Testing for Syphilis and HIV
Friday, August 18th, 2006I hope you’ve heard it all because here goes! 3 years ago I started to hear a popping sound in my head and one of my eyes became bloodshot. The sensation was similar to a bloop, bloop, bloop in my head. Around the same time I started to have shortness of breath and occasional [...]
Continue readingPCOS, Pain during Intercourse, Abdominal Pain
Friday, August 18th, 2006I am thinking of getting a new GP, this is because I have PCOS, and have had 3 miscarriages and 1 ectopic pregnancy. I now have 2 children, however i have been taken off my pill because my blood pressure went too high, the pill I was on was helping with painful periods, hair and [...]
Continue readingFear of HIV Testing
Friday, August 18th, 2006Hello Doctor,
I am so glad I found your web site and I can finally ask my question to a professional.? Seven years ago I used to be the insertive top in an anal sexual relationship for four times in a week, now I just heard that my ex is HIV positive. And me, 7 years [...]
PCOS, Endometriosis and Pregnancy
Thursday, August 17th, 2006Dr. Joshua,
I’m 29, and I have a ten-year history of endometriosis, a recent diagnosis of mild PCOS, and a slightly heart-shaped uterus. A laparoscopy in December 2005 demonstrated scattered areas of endometriosis; these were subsequently removed. Although I’m not quite ready to conceive (approaching that point, though), I’m concerned about my chances of [...]
Missed Period Negative Pregnancy Test
Thursday, August 17th, 2006I am a 25 year old female. My period is late by two weeks. I took a home pregnancy test and it came up negative. I am beginning to show symptoms of being pregnant… ie nausea (no morning sickness though) more frequent urination,acne(which would normally occur when I get my period, but I have [...]
Continue readingCervical Disc Herniated Again
Thursday, August 17th, 2006Hi Doctor: I am a 39 yr old RN and I have an important question to ask you.
In 2002, I had C6-C7 fusion with plate and screws. Now I have a herniation at C5-C6 with radicular pain. My question, is it common for disks above or below a fusion to herniate?
Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
Thank [...]
Teenager With Lump Behind Ear
Thursday, August 17th, 2006Dear Dr. Joshua: ?
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I have a 16 year old son that has a lump, soft tissue, directly behind his left ear in the temporal area. This area is located where an arm of a pair of glasses would press against the head. I only noticed because it was getting bigger, about [...]
