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I suspect of having ALS. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I fear having ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) due to my current symptoms. For the past three weeks, I have had on-and-off weakness in my arms and legs. It first started in hands, then went to arms, then legs. I am exhausted and have been anxious regarding this, and consulted three... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I completely understand your concern. Anything suggestive of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is potentially frightening. However, the good news is that your symptoms, as you described, are not suggestive... Read Full »
When can my anxiety get normal after normal thyroid levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently was hyperthyroid due to subacute thyroiditis and being misdiagnosed and given 75 mg of Synthroid on top of it. Became hyperthyroid of course. My blood levels were normal as of five months ago but I still experience anxiety and some muscle weakness. How long does it take that... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once your hormone levels have normalized, your symptoms should resolve too. Five months is too long for your symptoms to linger once your thyroid hormones are within the normal range. We need to look at other causes of the symptoms you are experiencing now like muscle w... Read Full »
I am unable to stand for a long time post knee surgery. Should I opt knee replacement?
Query: Hi doctor, I had surgery on my knee. During coughing or yawning, I get a sharp pain on the knee. I am unable to stand for a long time. It hurts a lot. My MRI doctor suggests me to have a replacement on the knee. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your knee seems to be arthritic, and hence the doctor advises for replacement. I need to see the X-ray of your knee so that I can take a decision. It hurts because of the weakened muscles. So you need to strengthen your quadriceps muscle by doing daily exercise under a ... Read Full »
I have muscle weakness episodes after a fall. Please review my MRI.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old. I fell over recently and broke my foot with muscle weakness, and I checked for the same in an MRI. I had a stroke five years ago, and I have Behcet's disease. I had a scan done, and I have attached the reports. I have previously had an ischemic stroke prior to this epis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) brain report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) shows a normal scan except that the punctate lesion on FLAIR (fluid-attenuated inversion recovery) images in corona radiata looks like a... Read Full »
I feel tired and have bleeding after taking protective pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, The next day of my period, I had unprotected sex. On the 25th hour, I took I-pill. On the seventh day, I again having my period. And now my legs are tired. I do not know why is this. The doctor please help me. Will I become pregnant?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones and have their side effects as well. One of most common is irregular bleeding. Everyone's body responds differently to hormones, but major effects are the same. Have you any bleeding disorder? Have you been treated for any c... Read Full »
I am having problems with my skeletal system. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old male. My height is 6'3" and weight is 180 pounds. I am having problems with my whole skeletal system. My right knee snaps when I extend my leg and my left hip has some pain. My left foot appears longer from heal to big toe and my right leg appears longer from the knee t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Are the findings that you have quoted your impression or seen and mentioned by a physiotherapist or doctor? Have you been prescribed any physiotherapy? Have you had bloods taken to rule out any other cause of muscle weakness fatigue? Do you exercise regularly? Sometimes, t... Read Full »
I have been suffering from chronic constipation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and my weight is 99 pounds, which has not been increasing. Two years ago, I experienced difficulty passing stool and urine simultaneously, leading to incomplete defecation. Initially, I did not consider it a significant concern. However, after a trip where I consumed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing symptoms related to a digestive disorder. Here are some potential causes and treatment options: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS is a common digestive disorder that can cause symptoms such as const... Read Full »
Can Botox interact with migraine medications?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 28-year-old female planning to undergo Botox injections for skin treatment. I also experience occasional migraine issues and use Ubrogepant. Do you recommend the use of Botox injections in such cases? Are there any potential interactions between these drugs that could pose a risk... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have reviewed your inquiry, and here is my response to the concerns you raised: Botox (Botulinum toxin) is primarily utilized for cosmetic purposes to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, it has also received FDA (Food and Drug Administration) a... Read Full »
I have low potassium levels despite medication. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Repeated blood tests have shown low potassium levels in my blood for several months, from 3.1 to 3.3 mmol/L. The doctor prescribed potassium chloride tablets. When that did not help, he increased the dosage. That also did not help, so he increased the dosage again. Still, there was no im... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptom of a persistent low level of potassium despite increasing medications, I propose you have developed a subacute myopathy. Do you have any... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had tested with five different manufacturers of HIV rapid kits at home after three to four sexual exposures. Is this test conclusive, accurate, and reliable? Do I need to test more? Am I negative for HIV 100 %? Present symptoms include pain in the body, weakness, palpitations, and conti... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms and several HIV tests done that showed negative results. You are not infected. You have developed an acute panic attack and a generalized anxiety disorder. Please take the following: Tablet Escitalopram 10 mg orally ... Read Full »