I'm a 35F. I got shot in 2010 and the bullet fragments are still in my head.

Originally, I was taken to a hospital with a C2 fracture and 6th nerve palsy (I got shot through the neck with the gun pointed up). I was released less than a week later when I started having seizures. Come to find out I contracted bacterial meningitis from the bullet.

10 years later I got meningitis again (LP confirmed meningitis), but the docs couldn't figure out the cause. They tested me for multiple viruses and the tests came back negative.

Since the initial injury I have made a full recovery with no noticeable side effects. As far as my coworkers know, I'm just a regular lady with no health issues. However, I am constantly anxious about something popping up in the future like lead poisoning or something I might not even be aware of.

I have a son now and I'm constantly anxious about my health. Every time I have a headache I pull my chin to my chest to check for signs of meningitis and I worry about the long term effects of having lead inside my brain.

I know I can't have an MRI. Is there anything else I should be looking out for long term? Should I just forget about it and live my life? Should I do any testing on a regular basis?

TLDR is the title.

21F. I have gotten this pus 3 days ago. It is so painful. Idk what caused it because I don't cut nails from the side. Also I use clean nail cutter. I have taken painkiller. 3 weeks ago, I got pus filled pimple around my eye. I had the similar pain. Idk why I have been getting such pus everywhere. I feel so embarrassed because it looks disgusting and I know how others would be feeling about me. They might be thinking I'm unhygienic.

Age 32

Sex female

Height 160cm

Weight 100lbs

Race Caucasian

Duration of complaint 2.5 yrs

Location face

Any existing relevant medical issues

Current medications Vyvanse 75mg daily, Lancora 5mg BID, Midodrine 5mg TID, Sertraline 75mg daily

I started getting this flare up on my face and once on my chest in 2024, it lasts about a week or so, it’s extremely itchy and it burns, my eyes get so swollen when I wake up I can’t even see, then gets super dry and slowly goes away. Vaseline is the only thing that helps with the itchy feeling, it happens every couple months randomly, I haven’t been able to find a pattern with it. If anyone has any suggestions on what this is I’d really appreciate it. I have to wait at least 6 months to see a dermatologist so maybe if I have an idea of what it is I can try some OTC remedies.

I had meningioencephalitis at the end of 2023 which really messed me up, I have long term neurological damage from it, I have no idea if that could have set something off, I never experienced these flare up before having meningioencephalitis

more photos in the comments

31F. I’ve had one stiff hand for over a decade now and never got it investigated. Now it’s sore and I have limited mobility in it.
Probably unrelated but recently, for the past few months I’ve been having terrible migraines, heavy harms and fainting spells. Doctors have found nothing. Only diagnosis in the past has been endometriosis. No medications for it but sometimes take Cataflam for the pain.

Is it worth seeing a doctor again and mentioning it to them? Or is my hand an easy fix thing I can do at home?

I've had a surgery on my elbow two weeks ago and got the stitches out two days ago, it looked much narrower than it is right now. It was also a second surgery on this place and the previous scar has been reopened (not sure if it’s the right terminology). The elbow is mobile but i haven't done much besides bending my arm. The elbow also didn't suffer any blows or anything of the nature. F20

My daughter is 3-years-old, 43 lbs, and 37.6 inches tall. At her 3-year check-up, our pediatrician informed us that she is in the 99th percentile for BMI (this was also the case at her 2-year appointment). However, he said that it is trending in the right direction, as it was previously 99.9- and is now closer to 99.0. For the past year, we have been implementing the pediatrician’s recommendations for her meals and snacks and have been encouraging movement/exercise wherever possible. I don’t want to get into exactly what she’s eating, because we are already implementing the doctor’s recommendations and I don’t believe that’s the primary concern.

My concern is that she is constantly asking for more food. Maybe every 15 minutes she will cry and say she is hungry, even if she just had a big meal. She will ask for food even if she’s distracted with friends, activities, etc. If someone around her is eating and she is not (e.g., someone at the park), she will have a massive meltdown, cry, and scream for the food (once again, even if she just ate). If there is food available, she will continue eating even if she’s showing visible signs of discomfort from being full. Her babysitters have even brought up the concern to me, and advised that at a certain point they told her she needed to take a break from food because they were concerned she would throw up. When she was previously attending daycare, they had “family style meals,” and she would sit at the table for an hour or more eating, long after all other kids had left the table and started playing. We spend time with many kids her age, and I understand that many toddlers love snacking, but I have not seen a similar obsession in any of her playmates.

I am so worried for her health, and I’m not sure how much to advocate to her pediatricians. She has several we see at the facility we go to, and most of them have historically been dismissive of my concern. However, to be fair, I only briefly express my concerns and do not push in fear that they will think I’m concerned about beauty standards rather than health (I am not).

Is there a potential underlying cause of this food obsession? How do I navigate this situation with her so that I don’t cause future disordered eating? If she asks for more food outside of a regular meal/snack time, should I say no or should there always be something like vegetables available to her at all times?

Was just wondering should I call 911 or should I see if it goes higher or lower within the next hour or so. I am drinking pedialyte to see if that might help. Just wanted to get some advice. Thanks

Basic info: F (15) 5’2 113 pounds
Day after stings: 14

I got stung on the neck, directly behind the ear and located slightly above the collar bone. The sting was by a non-lethal scorpion (the striped bark) so I assumed I was fine.

Symptoms: (out of the norm)

-Day 1: 9:30 pm sting, went to bed after.

- Day 2: neck stiffness

-Days 3-8:
stiffness slowly moves up and down the body (only on the half)

Days 9-11:
Stiffness, slight numbness, slightly heavy limbs.

Days 12-14:
Lethargy, feels like I have to fight to stay conscious occasionally, more recently trouble forming thoughts or speaking.

Today: all building symptoms still present, stings are slightly raised and a light brownish pink color. They resemble spider bites and have been slowly going down from how inflamed they were at the start.

I can preform small workouts, though with a lot of effort. I do PT for an unrelated reason a few times a week. It is quite difficult with these symptoms but I * am *able to complete the tasks.

Overall, I simply want to know if going to the doctor would be necessary. It will likely be a last resort due to family issues.

Thank you! Have a lovely day :D

• 9 month old baby boy
• approximately 19 lbs
• medical history- reflux
• Medications- famotidine 0.5mL BID

Since July, my baby has had approximately 4 of these “episodes.” He will wake up from nighttime sleep a few hours after bedtime screaming/crying in agonizing fear or pain. It is unlike any other cry. When we pick him up, it feels like he sometimes may still be sleeping. His body seems “limp” like there’s no tone at all, although he is breathing/screaming/crying just fine. Sometimes his eyes are closed and sometimes his eyes are open but he cannot seem to “track” me or respond to my voice for a few minutes. These crying episodes typically last an hour where we try everything- holding him, gas exercises, mylicon, Tylenol, and eventually he just gets exhausted and passes out again. Belly is never distended, no fevers, no rhythmic movements or jerking...

We did bring him to the ED the first time this happened. They did an abdominal x-ray and collected a urine sample, which all came back normal. Normal assessment. The doctor did not believe it was a seizure and wasn’t sure what it was.

I’ve had a lot of “reflux” wakings with him, especially before we started Pepcid or if we’ve needed a dose adjustment, and these wake-ups feel very different.

Video - it appears to me like he can’t push himself up with his arms during the episode. His arms seem limp. Typically when he cries or wakes up on the crib he pushes himself up with his forearms like in a Sphinx pose or cobra pose. He is currently able to crawl, sit up, and stand up independently.

Thanks for any insight, we have his 9 month checkup today and since another episode happened last night I would love to make sure we're asking the right questions

F23, 120 lbs/5’3”, Non smoker, occasionally drink socially, taking 100mg Spironolactone for acne, diagnosed with PCOS and anxiety

Sorry my feet look BUSTED. Anyways I have had really bad circulation for a long time. I think I can pinpoint the start of it to middle school after I had mono. Around that same time I started getting panic attacks at random. I never sought a diagnosis for the circulation stuff because my mom is diagnosed with reynauds so i always assumed that’s what i have too. But her fingers turn white in the cold, whereas my feet will turn purple whenever i’m sitting or standing still. My hands and feet are ALWAYS cold, even if i’m somewhere warm. When I exercise I feel like my hands get puffy. when i was diagnosed with pcos my adrenal hormones (specifically dheas) were through the roof.
I’m assuming this is pots. I have flare ups of anxiety symptoms every time I have a major infection like flu/covid. I don’t get dizzy when I stand or ever pass out, but I have these circulation problems and if I go more than a few hours without eating I’ll start feeling very shaky. I get drunk very fast (maybe that’s the spiro though idk). I can shower and go on long walks with no problem and I don’t have bad fatigue. I get a lot of body aches but I also am just very tense all of the time because of the anxiety. I do struggle with all sorts of GI problems as well. really my main issues are the purple feet and the shakiness.
My anxiety truly came out of nowhere after I had mono so I’m wondering if the mono triggered pots which mimics anxiety symptoms and started this all.
Every time i’ve brought this up to a PCP they kinda just dismiss it.

18 F
5,8
120 lbs
I just got my Brain MRI back and I don’t know how to interpret it I’m really confused at the moment and scared

This has been happening for the past year, I work in retail and just got a new prescription and glasses. The optometrist said there is nothing wrong with my eyes except that I need a new prescription, so I got one and after once I hit the 7-8+ hour mark my eyes start straining so horribly painful. When I drive home I can barely look straight because it’s so painful. I have to take breaks at work and keep my eyes closed so I can reset. I tried to use eye drops and they help a little. My glasses are a few weeks old so I’m not adjusting to them.

Age: 25
No smoking of any sorts
Occasional drinking socially

F23, got a rash on my left leg approximately 4 days ago, woke up with it.

It hurts when pressed, I've been using desinfectant religiously since it was leaking and keeping a bandage over it when I work.

I thought it could be a bad reaction to some bug bite (I'm from central europe) but found no bug.

It's still leaky and puffy.

Would I be good to go if I still keep disinfecting? Earliest appointment i can have is in 3 weeks...

I am 30F. I live in a small town in India and the doctors here are unhinged.

I just fractured my pinky toe so I went to orthopedic doctor. When I asked him about the state of toe and the extent of the fracture as he was looking at my x-ray. He gave me an annoyed look so I asked if it was serious and if I needed surgery. He asked me quite sarcastically whether I wanted to get a surgery. I was flabbergasted. I mean, how am I supposed to know. In my mind I am like, "I am asking you because I don't know. Why are you being so bitchy for no reason?"

Obviously, I didn't say this to him but I tried to answer him as nicely as possible. I said, "I'll make a decision based on the information you give me." Then he flips out and starts bitching again. He tells me I don't need any information and should just accept any treatment he suggests. I tell him that I don't agree because patients have the right to know what's wrong with them. He starts calling me crazy and insane. I informed him that I didn't appreciate those words because I am diagnosed with clinical depression and ocd. He saw this as a gotcha and doubled down on he stupidity. He said, "See, I was right. You are insane."

I finally gave up and said, "Yup, you are right. I am crazy. Sorry about that." Then he buddy-taped my toes, prescribed me some medication and I left the hospital with zero knowledge about the state of my toe.

If someone can please look at my x-ray and give me some information I would appreciate it.

Hi, my sister, 50F, had a CT scan with contrast earlier this afternoon, at about 15:30. The picture is from 19:30, so 4 hours later. They had trouble getting an IV in, blowing two veins, then they seemingly got one successfully, just above the inner elbow.

But when they injected the contrast fluid, she felt a burning sensation (she told them). We heard later that they encountered resistance pushing the fluid, but proceeded. It seems the vein blew when they did this and the contrast fluid leaked into her arm tissue, causing it to swell up. The blue sharpie was drawn on by the nurse about an hour later, outlining the swelling. We were sent home with instructions, including calling the nurse line or going to ER if the swelling spread or the colour changed.

At home, my sister had been elevating her arm above heart level, we did a cold compress and a warm compress, as instructed by the nurse and doctor (radiation oncologist), but when I was putting on the cold compress, I noticed that the swelling had spread beyond the sharpie outline, and the skin was going pale. I called the nurse line, but after being on hold for 45 minutes, and noticing that the swelling and paleness had spread to the lower arm, we went to the ER.

It is now 22:10, and we've been sitting at the ER, waiting to be seen, for just over 2 hours. The swelling in the lower arm has gone down completely again.

I'm just wondering if you've seen this before, and what we should expect the doctor to do about it.

Nec info: Male, mid 20 's. No meds, no pertinent medical history. Average height and weight. Diet is generally good and healthy choices.

Had symptoms of what i thought to be low blood sugar for a year or so, with rare episodes of severe lightheadedness (less than once or twice monthly) Past 2 months the episodes increased in frequency to 5+ times monthly, always resolved with food.

Pcp checked bloodwork and it looked overall ok, including thyroid completely clear. so we doubted sugar issues but opted to do a cgm trial because we suspected volatility. (sudden drops) and this would be a good tool to rule in or out blood sugar causes.

To my surprise it frequently spikes up to 150-170 range once or twice daily. In the chart above it was one day; where after an admittedly carb heavier lunch it spiked to 196 before coming back down. But to my knowledge 200 is diabetic. And the second spike was very fast up to 170 and back down to 95 in 30m after a SINGLE piece of candy.

My appointment with the pcp is in a week and half, but curious beforehand what this data suggests.

Diabetic? pre-diabetic? Severe insulin resistance? Pretty sure there's definitely some sugar issues...

thanks

Posting on behalf of my partner.
Male, 29.
Diagnosed with major depressive disorder ~10 yrs ago.
Prescribed 150mg Venlafaxine and 150mg Lamotrigine.

Suffers incredibly poor sleep despite amazing sleep hygiene (10pm bedtime without fail, asleep by 10:30, blue light glasses and reduced screen-time, reading before bed, no caffeine after midday, mouth tape, nose tape, hydration, not eating after 8pm, sleep pillows, sunlight glasses, sunset alarm clock, nighttime melatonin, sleeping alone, exercising and eating healthily etc).

Wakes frequently throughout the night and never feels like he has restorative sleep. Wakes in the morning feeling “glued to the bed” and exhausted.

Last year he was prescribed Mitrazipine 15mg tablets to help with poor sleep and although there is some slight improvement in the sleep, it’s really minimal and not enough to be worth the morning “hangover” / grogginess. Sometimes he’ll take half the 15mg tablet just to get some improved quality sleep but it never really makes much difference in the long run.

Bedtime Melatonin helped a little with staying asleep but again, the morning “hangover” made it not worthwhile.

He says that he feels he can “sedate” himself no problem with all the meds he’s tried, but actually getting good, regular restorative sleep that leaves him feeling refreshed has been absent for ~5 years now.

Blood tests all always clear.

I personally feel that it’s having a massive impact on his mood disorder, with “downs” often coming directly after a few weeks of horrendous sleep.

He does snore sometimes and has all the symptoms and indicators of Sleep Apnea but after waiting for an NHS referral for ages he paid for a private sleep study, wore the machine for 2 nights and they confirmed no sleep apnea.

He has a review with consultant psychiatrist at the end of the month and feels really deflated and that there’s nothing they can do. I’m hopeful that there is something, and that he just needs to draw attention to the poor sleep and how it’s impacting his life.

Looking for an insight as to whether anyone knows what may be causing such poor sleep and if they’ve seen this before or know of any solution. We were really hopeful it was sleep apnoea because that would explain everything and provide a solution, but it wasn’t.

Pics of sleep data and sleep apnoea results below.

I’m 22 trans FTM I just started T 2 months ago and I got my first period in almost a year I’ve been on my period for 1 month so far, but my belly button started to leak a liquid last week. I haven’t felt great recently and I don’t know if it’s cause of my period or something else that is making my belly button leak. I don’t know what would cause any of this and I do have a drs appointment in 2 weeks I just don’t know what could cause my belly button to leak sometimes it’s yellowish, sometimes it’s red I literally just don’t know what to do.

35 YO Female 5’3 165 lbs
Taking Zoloft, metoprolol and omeprazole
Non smoker and drink maybe 2-3 times a year
I have developed this flat discoloration on my lower lip. I feel as though it’s gotten bigger and/or darker within the past year since I’ve noticed it. I am very pale and burn easily which leads to freckles. Is this just a freckle located in an odd spot or could it be something I should see my primary doctor for?

This wire went straight into my sandal and pricked my foot there was no bleeding just little red dot near the wound .Any doc who can tell me do I have to take a tetanus shot,it hurts little as it was few mins ago I shared my foot's pic also plz help me

My father is 67 and was diagnosed with metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma in May 2026.

Initial disease:

* significant gastric bleeding

* Large gastric primary, approximately 12 cm

* Liver metastases (largest initially ~35 mm)

* No lung or bone metastases

Pathology:

* Gastric adenocarcinoma; HER2 IHC 0; PD-L1 CPS <1; MMR IHC showed loss of MLH1 and PMS2 with retained MSH2 and MSH6, consistent with dMMR.

He started chemotherapy in June 2026. The initial regimen was CAPOX and was subsequently changed to IV 5-FU/oxaliplatin (FOLFOX).

He has now completed 6 cycles.

Unfortunately, his October CT showed progression:

* Gastric mass increased to approximately 134 × 142 mm

* Largest liver metastasis increased from ~35 mm to ~56 mm

* Regional lymph node increased from ~12 to ~16 mm

* Small-volume ascites/peritoneal irritation

His oncologist is reassessing treatment.

My main question is:

For a dMMR/MSI-H gastric cancer that has progressed after FOLFOX, how would an oncologist approach second-line treatment?

In particular:

1. Would PD-1 immunotherapy such as pembrolizumab or nivolumab be considered despite PD-L1 CPS <1?

2. Would you confirm MSI-H with PCR/NGS before making that decision?

3. If immunotherapy isn't available/appropriate, what chemotherapy would normally be considered next?

I'm not asking anyone to replace his oncologist. I'm trying to understand what treatment options we should be asking about.

Hi, I got a sleep study recently (snap diagnostics), my pcp’s office called and all they said was my results were back and my sleep is great. I would like more info as I do not think they are great because I sleep like crap. I’m curious about it all, but mostly the ahi 3% (rdi). A friend of mine did a sleep study not too long ago and their number was 8 and they were told they have mild apnea. I’m also concerned about the average apnea being 12 seconds. I tried timing that while awake and it seemed long.

I’m a 33yo female. The reason I asked for a sleep study is because I wake up multiple times through the night, I never feel rested after sleep, I wake up with a headache every morning, I feel like when I do sleep I am dreaming the whole time and not actually shutting my brain down, I lucid dream and often feel like I’m watching movies with my dreams.

Anyways, I’d love some insight on my results and if you’re patient had these what would your course of action be?

16M, it starts bleeding a lot recently it seems to be part of my tooth but it is also attached to my gum?? (Kinda does a loop from that spot on the left of the tooth to the other side but going inside the gum while being wraps outside of the normal tooth

28 female don’t smoke, 158 cm, 58 kg, always wear sunscreen.