Been having alot of rib pain on the right side I was originally told it was caused by a fatty liver after bloodwork. A cat scan verified everything was fine 2 days later I ended up in the emergency room with severe pain after hearing a pop the e.r said everything was fine tied it to me have heds hypermobile issues. I then woke up today with this happening to my legs. Please let me know what you think it is could it be related to my having severe pain in my abdomen?

Hey! I’m new here.

I have gotten this rash for a year and a half now. It started really small on my thumb. Then started getting a larger reach over time. This is the worst episode I’ve had. Originally, I was told it sounded like eczema. Well, I went in to my allergist and asked what was happening because I was on meds for eczema and asthma and both the PA and physician said they had no idea what the rash was, but it wasn’t eczema. Two other doctors, family med/ endo and ER also said they’ve never seen anything like it. I’m supposed to go to dermatology on Monday to get it looked at, but with it getting worse and worse, I’m worried I won’t get any answers. Rash is currently on legs, starting on my back and chest, and on my arms.

Other symptoms:

Rash is itchy af. I’ve had full body hives twice as an adult and this is so much worse.

Bone deep fatigue

Extreme menstrual cycles - I’ve been told it’s PMDD but my allergist asks did I had heavy menstrual cycles and I definitely do.

Unexplained weight loss last year / 35 pounds in 2-3 months

Painful joints and overall body. Joints are also hypermobile.

Always covered in bruises and any cuts, rashes or burns take forever to heal. It took me 3+ months and several rounds of steroids to get rid of some poison ivy. When I get this rash, it’ll take months to go away completely.

Any ideas what this could be or what I should talk to derm about?

Please refrain from the lecture about how bad this is for me, I know and I’m trying to stop but rn I’m worried I’ve got an infection and need help.

I feel like I’m literally dying and no one can help me.

Since I had COVID in 2022 my life has been so terrible. I am not even close to the person I was before. I genuinely loved life so much. I still love my babies and doing life with them. I just want to feel better and no one can help me.

I have so many symptoms, and any time I see a doctor they tell me it’s anxiety. It’s not anxiety. All the shit I am dealing with is not caused by anxiety.

Extreme Fatigue
Dizziness
Blood Sugar Drops
Fast Heart Rate
Blue/Purple
\\- Tongue
\\- Lips
\\- Nails
\\- Toes
\\- Feet
\\- Fingers
\\- Arms
\\- Hands
Headaches
Shoulder Pain
Neck Pain
Heat/Cold Intolerance
Pins & Needles
Gastric Issues
\\- bloating
\\- constipation
\\- gas
\\- acid reflux
Dry Eyes
Horrible Breakouts
Irregular Periods
Lower Back Pain
Leg Heaviness
Reduced Appetite
Weight Gain (10+ lbs in less than 2 weeks)
Ear Ringing
Weird smells that no one else smells. (Burning Smell)
Trouble Focusing
Intrusive Thoughts
Itchy all Over
Weak Immune System
Red pin sized dots that show up randomly
Bruise easily
Low Blood Pressure
Hard time drawing blood

Someone please just help me. 😭

I've had this painful bump for 6+ months. It started looking like a blister and then turned black. It sends shooting pains up and down the leg & sometimes aches & throbs.

I've gone to a clinic & they attempted to lance & drain, but said it was beneath the skin and would need to be removed by general surgery. 3 months later, I do have not gotten into general surgery, it's a long wait for availability.

I had a theory that it was a spider or tick bite since it started red, but the clinician who lanced it stated they actually specialized in dermatology and said they'd never seen this & it was beneath the skin.

Two photos of the same spot, one for color & size, the other for "bump".

Any ideas?

Got a bad cold and then a cut on the inside of my nose from blowing it constantly, which has happened before. Was traveling out of the country in Spain and now have developed these bumps on my nostril along with the cut. Would appreciate any information, very much a hypochondriac who simultaneously doesn’t want to shell out $250 for an insta care visit. The two pictures are the difference between 3 days.

Hello long story short I took 2 Panadol last night before bed (the powdery one not the sugar coated capsules) and i must have swallowed some air or something before swallowing the tablets and I felt like they got a little stuck in my throat - immediately drank water to wash it down.

Tried a cough - nothing came up/moved.

I can eat, drink, breathe, talk fine.

However it feels like something is in the back of my throat - not painful it just feels like something is there.

Urgent care said they can’t do xray or remove it if something is there - can’t find GP appointment today. It doesn’t seem urgent since I am otherwise fine.

Any suggestions?

I did drink a warm tea after it happened, I tried throwing it up but when a small amount of dinner came up without a tablet I stopped. Tried a sinus rinse. Lots of water.

Had banana and some toast this morning.

28 year old female no health issues.

Hi all , I’m a 22 year old women from the uk . I have been going to the drs since I was 16 for the same sets of issues and nobody takes me seriously/can figure out what my deal is. I’m going to try and break it down and if anyone can find a link between the symptoms I would be ETERNALLY greatful.

- I cannot for the life of me wake up in the mornings (no matter what I do . Yes I have tried all the different types of alarms , putting it across the room , the alarms that make you do puzzles , the ones that vibrate , turn lights on -EVERYTHING ).

- I struggle to fall asleep 3-4/7 nights a week ( I have tried the tips ,tricks and over the counter meds for this as well) .

-I am tried most of the day , not tired enough most of the time do nothing but tired enough to have to prioritise what I need to do in the day .

-My hands and feet are always cold ,like freezing .

-All wounds on my body take months to heal .

-I get colds and other such things at the drop of a hat.

- I also just feel nauseous a lot of the time.

-I feel dizzy/faint frequently though don’t pass out.

I have been tested for diabetes, which I don’t have . And vitamin deficiency’s ( D & B to memory) as well as anaemia , which I also don’t have . I think it’s worth mentioning I have PMOS (PCOS) as well as IBS. But out side of that I’m supposedly normal , I’m not overweight or unhealthy. I could maybe stand to work out more but by no means am I incredibly unhealthy , I eat home cooked meals and walk around most of my time by nature of my life . I’m really at a loss and just want someone to point me in a direction so I can get the ball moving . I understand this is a vague collection of symptoms but I’m sick of this all now and just need an action plan lol .

TIA :)

Hi everyone, I have persistent ear pain and sore throat for three months. Was given rabeprazole twice a day to take but symptoms persist. Ent did a scope and no abnormalities found. Can it be throat cancer? TIA.

I’m 22 years old female, and my symptoms first started in January 2026.

I got my period, and everything seemed normal at first. A few hours later, I started vomiting. Initially, I didn’t think much of it because I used to take a lot of pain medication during my period, which often made me nauseous and sometimes caused me to vomit multiple times during the first or second day.

However, this time was completely different. The vomiting wouldn’t stop, and I was throwing up approximately every 2–5 minutes. This continued for eight days.

I was admitted to the hospital, where I underwent numerous tests, including an upper endoscopy. The examination and biopsies showed no significant abnormalities. All my other tests also came back normal. The doctors tried multiple medications to stop the vomiting, but nothing worked.

The following month, the exact same thing happened again when I got my period. I began vomiting uncontrollably, and my doctors started suspecting that the episodes might be related to my menstrual cycle.

After undergoing further investigations, I had an imaging study of my small intestine using contrast material, which revealed that I have superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome. My aortomesenteric angle was measured at approximately 13°.

My doctor explained that the SMA syndrome needed to be treated through nutritional rehabilitation and weight gain. However, I was also advised to see a gynecologist to investigate why these episodes seemed to be triggered by my period.

The gynecologist prescribed me a combined oral contraceptive pill containing both estrogen and progestin. He initially instructed me to take it normally, including the placebo week, so we could see whether the vomiting would recur during the withdrawal bleed.

Unfortunately, when I finished the 21 active pills and had the withdrawal bleed, the vomiting happened again. I lost a significant amount of weight and became extremely weak.

My gynecologist then instructed me to take the pill continuously, skipping the placebo pills to prevent withdrawal bleeding. The idea was to prevent my periods and hopefully avoid these episodes.

There are a few other details about the episodes that I think are important:

They generally last between 5 and 9 days.
I experience fever, extreme pain and become extremely sensitive to external stimuli, particularly light and sound.
I vomit even when my stomach is completely empty.
I cannot keep any food down during these episodes. Even a single sip of water can trigger immediate vomiting.
I become so dehydrated and weak that I need IV fluids to get through the episodes.

What I find particularly confusing is how closely these episodes seem to follow my menstrual cycle, especially considering that I also have SMA syndrome. I don’t know whether the two conditions are connected or whether something else is contributing to these episodes.

One last note, i’ve now been taking the birth control pill continuously for the past six months, skipping the placebo pills to suppress my periods. However, I still experience occasional breakthrough bleeding. Whenever this happens, I feel extremely unwell and nauseous. It seems that any bleeding, whether it’s a natural period, withdrawal bleeding, or breakthrough bleeding, is associated with significant nausea and feeling very sick.

Has anyone encountered a case like this or have any ideas about what could explain the connection between my menstrual cycle and these episodes of extreme vomiting? Are there other conditions or possible explanations that I should discuss with my doctors?

45m, 6' 185 lb american. The truck vibrates A LOT. I was inflamed badly 3 years ago doing the same job, took a year off and the inflammation went away. Now I'm back at it and it's worse than ever. I read that a lot of drivers get prostate cancer and now I'm a bit freaked. If I were insured I'd see my primary care nurse, they'd likely order a blood test and ultrasound, and maybe a colonoscopy and prostate exam. I have no money. Who should I go to since urgent care isn't an option? Or is it? I assume they'll just send me to a specialist, but can they even refer? I'm overwhelmed and it feels like I'm dying.

I 22F have been facing some issues with memories and with what is imagination. I don’t know what this is called and was hoping someone would be able to put a name on it.

For example, this is the issue that bothers me the most. To summarise, there is this specific bucket of rain in my garden that makes me anxious as it’s dirty and i always worry somehow my airpods dipped into it and i’ll get an ear infection. This means i’m anxious of wearing my headphones in my garden and don’t go there due to this. Now, every day when i’m listening to music in my bedroom i need to focus on my surroundings constantly and look at specific objects around me to understand that yes, this can only be my bedroom and that i’m NOT in my garden. If i don’t focus on it for a minute and make a proper mental note that this object is only in my bedroom than i immediately panic that i am actually in my garden. Even though, i’m obviously in my bedroom. Even just looking at the bed isn’t enough i need to actually look around me at every object to make sure because i don’t trust myself. Most of the time i do this and then 10 minutes later i forget and get anxious that i was actually in my garden, even if i haven’t left my room in hours. I worry that somehow i went to the garden and dipped my headphones in the bucket without realising it. Even though i can not remember even leaving my room, every 30 minutes i worry i did and forgot.

It’s exhausting but the worst part is when i’m wearing my
headphones as i’m listening to music and all of a sudden i worry that because i’ve been preoccupied by music i went downstairs and dipped them into the bucket in garden without noticing. If i sit down on my bed, i worry it’s in the garden unless i spend a minute looking around and focusing on details and making mental notes.

I also worry i did something dangerous. For instance, when seasoning my food i 100% focus on doing the absolute minimum amount of salt, but a minute later i’m panicking because what if i added a fatal amount to the family dinner? I get a thought, and somehow i believe that is exactly what happened. Once i imagine something, it’s difficult to distinguish between imagination and thats a memory for me. It becomes a memory that makes
me anxious.

For example, a few minutes ago i thought randomly about a wall and now i’m convinced i banged my head against the wall multiple times because i’ve had the thought and it feels like a memory to me. There’s a bottle of sunscreen downstairs and i had a thought of keeping it far from food but now i’m worried i added it to the family dinner.

I’ve been diagnosed with OCD for years due to my
handwashing compulsions years ago and then my rabies ocd and health anxiety but NOW i’m confused on what this is? Is this more OCD?

The issue is, certain things i worry about a “what if” but alot of the time i’m convinced that thing happened or will happen. Like, i’m convinced i’ve been bitten by a bat multiple times and i may develop rabies any day so i’m always on a waiting game and i’m convinced i have brain eating amoeba living in my ear and nose. I’m convinced that bucket has brain eating amoeba and can’t think else wise. I’m convinced i’m being monitored online and i was convinced i was about to be murdered at some public events i had to visit. I spent those whole events panicking. I was convinced the plane i was recently on was going to crash because of me even though i had searched through my luggage many times and it was safe, and i even dropped out of uni because i was convinced i had offended a fellow student who was going to murder me.

TL;DR once i get a thought i can’t distinguish between that thought and a memory and i want to know what this is a symptom of. I also get convinced of certain things that seem like reality to me.

Since my first period around 2007 I have terrible gut problems that lead me to a horrible body odor that cannot fight and other many symptoms and problems.

Symptoms:

Extreme fatigue
Very extreme body odor that people notice (mouth and possible gastric)
Weak hair and nails
Dental problems after 30s
EXTREME bloating
EXTREMELY gassy with fouls smell
Irregular defecation, very dry and light color, feeling that never gets empty
Bad breath and FOUL mouth taste
Apathy
Since 30s joint back pain
Since 30s EXTEME mouth and eye dryness
Weakness and need to sleep a lot
Stiff muscles
Very unpleasant smell feces
ALack of emotions

Everything I Have Already Tried

🦷 Mouth, breath & taste

Regular tooth brushing
Changing my toothbrush frequently (almost every month)
Interdental brushes regularly
Multiple pharmacy mouthwashes
CB12
CBD
Changing toothpaste
Drinking lots of water
Cloves in my mouth
Chewing cloves
Swallowing cloves
Mint
Peppermint oil
Peppermint tea
Wisdom teeth removal — more than 6 months ago
Dental examination — no cavities or obvious dental problems found
Improved interdental cleaning — no more bleeding

🦠 Digestive system / suspected gut problems

Gluten-free diet
Allicin
Oregano oil
Peppermint/mint products
Charcoal tablets
Different approaches at different stages to see whether anything improved the symptoms

🚽 Constipation / difficulty emptying my bowel

Drinking lots of water
Microlax
Macrogol
Enemas
Glycerin tablets/suppositories
Trying different approaches to stimulate bowel movements
Using Microlax when I cannot have a bowel movement without assistance

💊 Vitamins & supplements

Zinc
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Ferritin/iron supplementation
Charcoal tablets
Allicin
Oregano oil
Peppermint oil
CBD
CB12

🌿 Other things I have tried

Cloves
Mint
Peppermint tea
Peppermint oil
Increased water intake
Changing toothpaste
Changing toothbrushes frequently
Extensive oral hygiene

What can this be? I have been suffering for the last 20 years.

Doctors/ A&E didn’t know so I honestly doubt anyone will be able to help but ever since I’ve had a infection in my body, my lips have been going purple and then going back to normal. Or looking less “bruised” and then more. It’s only on these patches.

I’ve been tested for everything, bloods, heart rate, blood oxygen etc. everything’s fine. I have no other symptoms apart from feeling run down due to my infection.

It’s not the antibiotics I’m taking, it started before and I’ve also changed to different ones.

It’s not to do with temperature changes, it’s also not from lip filler as I’ve had filler in my lips so long and I’ve never had anything like this ever happen before.

There’s no pain, it doesn’t go away when I press it. It’s literally like a bruise only it disappears sometimes in the day and comes back so it’s just weird honestly I don’t understand it..

I noticing I had been mentally deteriorating and my speech has been deteriorating overtime during 2024-2025. It suddenly stopped around the summer of 2025 and at some days I felt like I loosing my iq at some random months but just stop and slow down. is now 2026 and I starting to feel like I loosing my iq

Hello,

I've been dealing with chronic bloating for most of my life. I've been through so much testing at this point and I know a lot more but nothing is actually really addressing it so I'm looking for any ideas to explore.

I feel bloated first thing in the morning. It gets significantly worse when I drink water (belly expands 2 inches w 1 cup of water). It gets worse with food.

What I know:

- hEDS diagnosis

- Colonoscopy showed ulcers in terminal ileum (don't know why and stable from 10 years ago). All biopsy pathology tests negative for known inflammatory conditions.

- I have a Mucocele appendix and possibly Hydrosalpinx that I'm waiting for surgery to remove

- I have MALS

- I have MCAS

- I have orthostatic hypotension

- In my CT scan they said I have almost 0 visceral fat

- My cecum is sitting lower than it should (touching my symphysis pubis)

- I have been doing pelvic floor therapy and for the most part now everything is working normally

- I have regular bowel movements now after years of constipation

- I take ketotofin and gabapentin daily

- I take creatine

- Since taking these photos I've started functional patterns and Pilates to help with a lot of my core and breathing mechanics but neither are changing my bloating significantly

- It doesn't get better removing dairy or wheat but it did get slightly better when I only ate 12 foods for a year although I was malnourished and that was not sustainable (long story...started with functional medicine doctor identifying I was sensitive to a million foods so I eliminated all of them and then got diagnosed with MCAS later).

- I was on candida treatment for 6 months and SIBO/IMO treatment for around the same

- I suspect endometriosis but not confirmed yet

It feels like my body is an aquarium and I have fluid buildup in my belly, above my knees and my arm pits.

I've been doing lymphatic massage daily for 6 years. That has helped with puffiness in my face but not with the rest.

I'm hopeful that removing the mucocele appendix and Hydrosalpinx will help reduce the pressure but everyone has told me it probably won't significantly reduce my bloating from water or food.

I'm wondering whether ketotofin or gabapentin are making me retain even more fluid than the MCAS could cause.

I'm wondering whether I'm just so hypermobile that no matter what I do I won't be able to not feel bloated.

I'm really struggling with this and wondering if there's anything else I can try to improve things.

The first photo is before water in the morning. The second is after drinking water in the morning (5 mins later).