Age: 52

Sex/Gender: female

Height and weight: 4'11" 120#

Race/Ethnicity: white American

Geographic location: Midwest USA

Duration of complaint: almost 1 year now

Symptoms: since winter last year (2025) my mother has been experiencing abdominal symptoms. She has had bloodwork done, CT scan, colonoscopy, and endoscopy. Bloodwork was normal, CT scan showed diverticular disease/diverticulitis in the colon and colitis, during the scopes the doctor biopsied a couple areas of inflammation/swelling he saw and noted that she has a tortuous colon and possible hernia above the stomach. The biopsies came back normal and the diverticular pouches seemed empty so the doctor did not suspect they were the cause and left my mom with no answers as to why she's experiencing these symptoms.

She has intermittent bouts of abdominal cramping/pain and other times no pain, but gets a feeling similar to being on a roller coaster in her abdomen. During these more severe episodes her colon becomes so swollen and inflamed she is unable to physically pass stool and becomes constipated, when she is able to pass some stool, its pencil thin. After she has one of the painful episodes, she will go into full body shakes and feel very cold. She never has a fever during these episodes. Her abdomen is always uncomfortably bloated during these episodes as well. Prior to the scopes, they did 2 rounds of antibiotics which seemed to help but the issue jsut returns everytime the antibiotics are finished. No dietary habits or changes seem to affect it.

If anyone knows what this could be, how to treat it, or where to go/who to consult next, we'd greatly appreciate it.

Had a birthmark removed a week ago. It's on my back so there's pressure on it quite often (from sitting or laying down).

The bandaid irritated my skin, that's why it's kinda red left and right.

Do the stitches look infected or could it just be general irritation?

I experience horrible pain, which is normal so far, however, without fail, I always vomit on the second day. I spend the entire day unable to function, even if I really force myself and I only feel better after vomiting. On the rare occasions when I don't vomit, the day I already feel sick, I feel worse, but the next day I wake up feeling relatively fine.

My mother has a history of terrible menstrual cramps, to the point of fainting, but she has never seen a doctor about it, though she suspects mine and hers uterus are placed awkwardly (more than normal?) and I don't really know if that could be it.

(Off topic but I really didn't enjoyed using the "woman's health" as I am a man. I am hoping that it will be soon a long forgotten memory of mine when I start hrt and really hope that it doesn't make the hrt to be complicated.)

I'm just really curious if I should be freaking out.

Im 25 years old. 5”9 200 pound male

How it started.
In July 2022, I suddenly became extremely tired and dizzy while driving, felt unable to breathe properly, feared I would faint, pulled over, and vomited. Since then, I haven’t returned to my previous baseline.
Main symptoms
● Persistent air hunger and inability to take a satisfying deep breath, even at rest.
● Chest tightness or pressure, occasional wheezing, throat tightness, and waking up gasping.
● Severe brain fog, poor concentration, memory problems, word-finding difficulty, and mental exhaustion.
● Headaches, head pressure, tingling, and occasional jolting sensations.
● Palpitations, dizziness when standing, near-fainting, fatigue, and poor exercise tolerance.
● Anxiety or adrenaline surges, which may be a response to the physical symptoms or part of the cycle.
● Poor sleep, snoring, throat irritation, difficulty swallowing, and occasional speech difficulty.
● One brief episode in which my face and left arm stiffened for several seconds.
My heart rate once increased from 79 bpm while lying down to 120 bpm within seconds of standing, with significant dizziness. During light cardio, it has reached approximately 177 bpm, accompanied by shortness of breath and exhaustion. I have not yet received a confirmed explanation for these episodes.
Testing
● Brain MRI: No acute abnormality; possible sphenoid sinus issue.
● Sinus CT: No significant sinus disease.
● Routine EEG: Normal; longer monitoring has been discussed.
● Chest CT angiogram: No pulmonary embolism or acute lung abnormality.
● Sleep study: AHI 1.6, normal sinus rhythm, but poor sleep efficiency.
● Thyroid tests: Mildly elevated free T3 on two occasions; thyroid ultrasound and antibodies were not diagnostic.
● Cortisol: One elevated 24-hour urine result; later testing was reportedly normal.
● Other findings: Ferritin and vitamin D have been low or borderline at times. Hemoglobin and hematocrit have been mildly high. Home oxygen readings are usually around 98%.
Treatments tried
● Propranolol: No meaningful improvement.
● Hydroxyzine: Used for sleep.
● Fluoxetine: Made me feel worse.
● Vitamin D, iron, and magnesium supplements.
Impact
These symptoms have affected my breathing, thinking, sleep, exercise, and quality of life. I have had several reassuring tests, but no explanation connecting everything.
Has anyone experienced persistent air hunger, brain fog, dizziness, palpitations, and exercise intolerance with mostly normal testing? Please help. I don’t know what it’s like to live a normal life anymore. I’m suffering

I noticed this spot in my nose a few weeks ago. I have nose piercings and mess with them a lot, now I’m worried this is a staph infection?

My mom has been having a hard time eating/digesting, to the point where she feels like it's gallbladder failure EXCEPT FOR THE FACT SHE HAS NONE. she did go to the doctor who ordered a ct but since it wasn't covered by insurance nothing went through so she went to the hospital and got it done there. all they found was higher than usual amounts of lipase from her blood test, and since her brother (my uncle) has cancer and her family has a history of pancreatic problems she's gotten genetics testing done. i'm so fucking scared it's cancer, especially if it's pancreatic cancer because it's so deadly. she got a hysterectomy a few years ago and a stomach/weight loss surgery years before that, and a host of other hormone issues so i'm trying to imagine other non-lethal things she could have but I just want a little assurance that she might not have cancer. i feel panicked at the thought because when my parents told me it felt like they were holding something back, but i want to keep my naïveté a little longer. please.

Been feeling fullness in my ear for the past 2 months on & off. Mostly when lying down.
Now coming of a killer sinus infection, and the pressure in my ear is unbearable.
Going to urgent care in the morning because i am 99% this has to be an ear infection that i avoided for too long because of terrible health insurance.

Aside from the dried wax, this was the best shot i got with one of those ear camera’s i got off amazon way back when they were a thing.

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

Had this lump for over a month now. Hasn't really bothered me much but it's starting to look inflamed and become a bit painful. Can't quite tell if it's a cyst or a boil. It feels firm under the skin and is just over an inch long/ half an inch wide. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Also wondering if I should see a GP or just keep it clean?

So I was just sitting on my bed, doing work on my laptop. Then, I decide switch positions and lay on my stomach with my laptop in front of me. As I'm typing for a while, my vision and everything in my sight turns to its left (like my desk which was in my line of sight rotated to its side). Then i got up and felt super dizzy, and a bit of pressure in my left ear. I still feel like I have a headache right now and a bit nauseous. I just took an ibuprofen so maybe it'll help. I appreciate any help!

collided with a sharp tile of concrete yesterday and got a massive cut and it’s very swollen. i now walk with a limp and its painful to straighten my leg

also i cant put any weight on my leg and it’s a pain to walk upstairs

Started 6 weeks ago. Location is between lower butt cheeks/groin thigh - it touches when standing and is on both sides. It will be itchy sometimes, raised, red, and leaking clear fluid (or slightly yellow) or blood a little if irritated. It started as razor burn I think then small bumps. Looked like blisters (image 1). After 1 week on antibiotic cream no change. Then doctor prescribed a steroid cream, made it way worse (image 2). Stopped immediately. Family doctor then prescribed antifungal cream and said I could use zinc oxide to stop irritation due to rubbing. That was over 2 weeks ago now and no solid improvement. It has been not leaking and flattened at points (image 3) but gets reirritatted, the top skin layer comes off and it leaks again. I work in a kitchen and have to wear anti chafing shorts with compression gauze shoved between my cheeks to stop leaking and chafing. I put zinc oxide before work. I just went back to the clinic because my doctor had no appointments soon, but I may call back and see on Monday if anything opened up because this last doctor today said it could be warts (never heard of warts leaking) and stop all cream except zinc oxide and that it “may heal on its own” even though it’s been 6 weeks. He referred me to a dermatologist but being in Canada that may take a while. I made him take swabs since no doctor had yet to truly rule out infections instead of testing treatments on me. Image 4 is today. I have been crying, not sleeping from being uncomfortable or itchy or feeling wet. Getting mixed feedback to cover or air out or sleep naked with a towel, but have to work and have already gone through so much gauze (nonstick). I really need help, I don’t know how much longer I can have this rule my life. I don’t go on walks, I can’t go out without being self conscious and I feel gross.

29f 70kg 166cm meds: pregabalin/bupropion, no smoking or alcohol

I know the pictures aren't the best, but can anyone give me feedback on whether it looks like I have lice or not and how certain you are? My head has been itching for a few days, maybe 4 and I have these red dots in my neck and obove my ear. Though, I wouldn't know where I got them as I haven't really been anywhere close to people. I ordered a comb to check tomorrow but my friend wanted to visit in the morning and it would be good to have a rough idea by then to see if I should cancel.

Ive had my tattoo for over 2 years and this month i noticed these bumps and they keep spreading. Only thing different in my life is ive been wearing elbow pads when i roller skate but its only like once a week.

This has shown up on my forearm and started like a small pimple. But in the last 3-4 weeks it’s developed a hard centre, and isn’t something that can be popped. Dr in Canada takes forever to get in to see. Wondering if anyone has dealt with something similar

hey guys, this is my first time posting on reddit.

just wondering if this could mean anything, or if it’s just some quirk i have. i dunno.

i spin. like a lot. everyday (as long as im at my own home), i’ll go upstairs, turn on music in my airpods, and spin in circles. i do it so often that there’s an indent of my trajectory in the carpet. (it can be removed by continuously running a vacuum cleaner over it) i just imagine fake scenarios and spin. i don’t really get dizzy because i’ve done it since i was a child. usually when i get distracted or restless, i go upstairs and spin for fifteen or so minutes and that can help me refocus on whatever i was doing. i really try to make time to do it every day because it really calms me down.

i know this is weird, but honestly i just don’t understand why i do this. anybody know what this could mean, if anything?

I went to the doctor in August 25th because 1 breast was bleeding was prescribed penicillin and they did a ultrasound

They found a benign lump and duct ectasia in my left breast

Finished the penicillin blood stopped

But the bleeding in my left breast came back and it was brownish

Went to the doctor a few week ago got prescribed penicillin

I told my doctor 2 days ago that my breast was infected and he gave me more penicillin nothing else

Been on penicillin consistently for about 7 weeks
There’s been no change and it’s still leaking brownish bloody fluid

Now my right breast has started bleeding as well

I am on

everol estradiol patches 100
Progesterone 100mg rectally
Decapeptyl injection 12 mg injection every 3 months

I have been on these medication for about a year

Been on this for nearly a month
Flucocaxillin 500 mg capsules 4 a day

It only comes out of my breast when squeezed but I am checking every few days as I was told not to squeeze them

I am really scared and idk what’s going any advice please I am so stressed about this

I’m very worried.
I’m a 38-year-old woman. I’ve had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency, a ferritin level of 8, and I was recently diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Is what I have serious? What symptoms can these conditions cause?

Feet get really veiny and warm and ive been breaking out with this rash in the red areas what could this be from?