Hi. I have no insurance, living in USA. I am scared to death. I was training yesterday, and I did barbell squats followed by hack squats. I was doing tempo (4 Second descent) with only 3 plates, and I had to rack it early due to a sharp pain shooting up what felt like my spine. I was bracing pretty hard so i’m hoping it’s just I was bracing too hard and pulled something. I finished the workout with some isolation/accessory movements so that made me feel better that I could still walk/bend a bit. At the time it was painful to bend down.

I went to sleep, kinda hurt to breathe deeply in a few positions but laying directly on my stomach worked. Today I woke up, feels a bit worse. I have what feels like a soreness under my shoulder blades. Definitely feel it when I depress my shoulders, or brace hard. Twisting motion brings out the pain a ton. I thought it may have been a slipped or herniated disc but idk, i don’t have pain radiating to my leg like the sites say. i think It could just be my rib ? I sent my info to google (I know I know) and it says these are possible diagnoses

a rib joint or intercostal muscle strain, an oblique or lower back muscle tear,

I can lean to my left with no pain; but to my right I feel 5/10 pain when coming back up.
I really feel pain when I sit and lean slightly forward, or just trying to put my chin to my chest. It feels like a slight spasm to my body. Also in bed when I am laying on my stomach, and try to get up. I feel a lot of pain when i’m on my back and move my head forward . I hope it’s not nerve damage. I’m glad it’s not paralysis. .

what do i even do? i can’t afford a scan … fuck my life

I am not asking for medical advice.

After some quick google searches; It seems like it’s my quadratic lumborum. It’s in the exact spot and it has the same symptoms, bending twisting turning.

I am not asking for medical advice. Just asking what happened.

I’ll explain all the steps to give context.
So I was feeling really tired one day and so I decided to have some alcohol (I heard it increases the effectiveness of sleeping pills) I then later took 2 pills of prescribed Melatonin (2 mg each), but after a couple minutes I was impatient and took a 3rd with orange juice. And then after I started to feel the effects I went to bed and tried to sleep, after a while I passed out and then woke up 2 hours later (I checked that I did not miss a day) I felt hot, sweaty and had a bit of a headache, my throat also felt weird and I also felt a bit of acid, I then drank a lot of water to try and feel better. I then couldn’t get back to bed despite still having jelly legs, so I played around until I eventually fell asleep and then woke up at 7:30 am still extremely drowsy and then slept until 2:30 pm.

Notes:
I have tried alcohol with melatonin before but with just one pill and it worked fine.
I think the orange juice caused the acid reflux.
I normally have 2-4 mg of Melatonin before bed.
I initially went to bed at 9 pm which is quite earlier then I normally go to bed.
21 M.

TLDR: why did having 6mg of Melatonin with alcohol not help me fall asleep?

Hi ive been having a medical mystery thing for 6 months now and still at a loss as to what it is. In feb it started hurting on my right lower tummy when I wee,cough, have a bm or laugh. It’s in just one spot and comes and gos in pain but is always there. im also going to poo like 7-8 a day which is driving me insane. Doctors have done an ultrasound and checked all my bloods and still have no idea. I am not asking for medical advice. just wondered what I should ask the doctors next as the pain just hasn’t gone. Thanks!

Hello,

Recently got 16 dissolving stitches in my ear to provide pressure on a drained hematoma. The swelling is insane and it almost feels like the stitches are cutting into me. It hurts so bad at night but not during the day somehow.

Do you have any advice to help me reduce the pain? Ice helps a bit but it also causes pain and is hard to hold there.

Is it normal to cut someones ear open, provide stitches, and then send them home with no pain meds?

I am not asking for medical advice.

So I was at the pool m(18) and I didn’t have sunscreen stupid I know, and I got badly sun burnt specifically on my shoulders it’s starting to blister and I’m worried about risk of infection I apply aloe a few times a day but I’ve heard people say not to wear clothes except the only way I can sleep on my side or back or even front is with a very smooth soft blanket covering it and I’m trying to figure out what other things I should use to either help prevent infection or help the burn go away quick (any other things to look out for or be mindful of is appreciated)

"I am not asking for medical advice."

Also I’m new to Reddit so I don’t know if I can attach images of my shoulder or not

I am not asking for medical advice. But, like is there a general rule of thumb about when I should go to the doctor for a gym injury?

Like I hurt my back on some heavy squats a month back. The pain is pretty bad to the extent it radiates to my right thigh. It gets back closer to normal but, whenever I go back to gym even basic movements cause it to start hurting like crazy. Like I have previously recovered from my recklessness without much issue but, cannot decide if this warrants going to a doctor.

I am not asking for medical advice.

I am not asking for medical advice.

Could you please tell me something about what happens after 150h sleeplessness? When does it become lethal? What symptoms introduce the critical stage? Do you experience a heart attack or does your lung fail?

Many thanks in advance.

(I am not asking for medical advice.)

So I bought this Burt’s bees acne soap and the day after I used it then showered my stomach and back had dead skin in it like I just exfoliated the crap out of it. It’s not itchy or painful, it literally just feels like dead skin coming off it.

I kinda expected it because on the back of the acne soap it mentions that it can cause excessive dry skin but I only used it on my face and nowhere else! The dead skin is only on my stomach and back, nowhere on my face. I suppose it could be a coincidence with it just being dead skin but I was just concerned since it was the exact day after and the same thing today after I used it yesterday.

I’ve stopped using it for now to test it!

Hi- a few weeks ago I had a red and inflamed ingrown hair that got infected after being around for over 6 months. I got a penicillin shot, antibiotics, and a 2nd shot of penicillin. It went down, no more redness or swelling. Well out of nowhere it’s back, huge and red and swollen, a little painful (see photo.) I have an appt Friday to see dermatologist again. Any advice? I’m scared and never had this happen before. At what point do I go to ER?

Legal disclaimer: I am not asking for medical advice.

Hi everyone. I’m a 25-year-old female who feels like I’ve hit a dead end. I am not asking for medical advice. I’m looking for someone to just hear me out because I feel like I am actually going crazy like am I imaging the pain I’m going through or?? Because everything always comes back “normal” so I should be fine but I don’t feel fine..
- Chronic back/neck pain:
I’ve had chronic neck, upper back, and lower back pain for years, and it’s progressively gotten worse. The pain is there every day. Most of the time it’s a deep ache, but sometimes it throbs or feels like a deep burning sensation (almost like Icy Hot inside my muscles). My neck and upper back also feel stiff, and I occasionally get pain that radiates into both arms.
The pain is worse with pretty much everything—sitting, standing, walking, or lying down. It doesn’t usually wake me up, but if I wake up during the night, it’s hard to get comfortable because my back hurts.
- What has been done:
So far, I’ve only had an MRI of my lower back, which showed a small herniated disc. I originally thought it was an MRI of my whole spine, but I later realized my neck and upper back have never been imaged. I’ve also had neck X-rays that showed some abnormalities/misalignment, but I was told nothing was significant enough to explain my pain. An ER doctor even recommended following up with my PCM about getting a neck MRI, but since it wasn’t an emergency, they couldn’t order one.
I’m not looking for pain medication or a diagnosis over Reddit. I just want to feel like I am being heard.

Female,22,150lbs
I am not asking for medical advice.

I’m going to go to urgent care regardless but I’m asking anyway!

My mom that I live with currently has strep. I’ve got awful sinus symptoms going on, sinus drainage, really fatigued, just kinda feel icky in general
But my throat doesn’t hurt? Interesting thing is yesterday my throat hurt a litttle bit, but it went away when I got up this morning.

My throat looks a little red but there’s no icky patches, bumps, nothing like that

So can I have strep without having much throat pain? The other symptoms (my nasal passages feel irritated) are bothering me WAY more then my throat
And follow up question, can strep be really severe one time, and not bad at all the next? Last time my mom and I BOTH got strep it was genuinely the worst pain of my life, and she was pretty bad off too.

But now this time she’s pretty much totally back to normal after only two days of antibiotics, and I don’t feel all that bad either, just generallyyyy kinda ill

Hello, I’m a 21 year old female. I’m 5’2” and 150 lbs if that matters at all. Basically ever since my 21st birthday in early May I’ve been having these symptoms that have gotten worse with time. The symptoms are Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Migraines (less frequent but nauseating), Irregular bowel movements, feeling faint or flush, struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep, fatigue, loss of appetite. At first I was only throwing up once every couple weeks and occasionally feeling the abdominal pain and faint. Recently every morning I wake up I go straight to the bathroom either to throw up or to have a bowel movement and neither one makes me feel that much better after. My entire morning is usually dedicated to laying in bed folded over pillows trying to make the discomfort go away. Usually by afternoon it’s not as bad but the feeling flush and faint takes over my ability to actually do anything. By nighttime I either feel okay or absolutely horrible. I should also mention that it’s not the worst pains I’ve ever felt, no worse than period cramps, but it’s enough to make me not able to focus on anything.
I would also like to mention I had a doctors appointment on Monday. I got bloodwork done and she ordered an abdominal ultrasound and an MRI which I still have to figure out how and where to get done with my insurance. I haven’t heard the bloodwork results yet but she also gave me a prescription for Famotidine to help with the nausea. I took it last night as suggested and unfortunately still threw up this morning.
I am not asking for Medical Advice. I’m just an anxious person not feeling so good and would appreciate any insight.

(Edit: I forgot to add that last night for the first time I woke up multiple times covered in sweat which isn’t normal for me and the last time that happened was actually when I had the flu back in January. Along with that I was waking up shivering while covered in sweat which was not fun.)

You’re a 21-year-old lifelong athlete (5’9”, 170 lb) who has lifted consistently for about 5 years and plays baseball year-round. After taking about a month of inconsistent lifting, you’ve returned to the gym and are experiencing widespread joint/bone pain rather than normal muscle soreness. Your left shoulder hurts during dumbbell shoulder press, your lower back and neck are painful/tight, and your left elbow also hurts despite being right-handed. You’ve had essentially no significant injury history and are surprised that such a short break has led to this much pain. You’re looking for possible explanations and recommendations for what to do.

I am not asking for medical advice.

I am a 19 yo female. 5’11 and 150 pounds. The only medication I take is a birth control pill.
For over a year at this point I’ve been dealing with unbearable pain and I have absolutely no quality of life anymore. I’ve been having unbearable pain in my chest, left upper quadrant of my abdomen, overall body weakness, and very bizarre neurological symptoms. I’ve gone to the ER and so many different specialist but no one can seem to figure out what’s going on.
All of my symptoms are constant and nothing I do makes it better or worse. It constantly feels like I’m getting stabbed in my chest. I’ve seen a cardiologist but they refused to do any tests because “I’m to young to have heart problems”
Ive also been struggling to walk without stumbling or needing something to lean on. For context just a year ago I was going to the gym constantly and I’ve always been a very fit and athletic person but I can’t do that anymore because of these medical issues. I’ve been having some very weird neurological symptoms as well. I’ve had multiple instances where I forget my own name or I forget where I am and I’ve been forgetting how to do everyday things. It’s gotten very scary. And I’ve had headaches everyday for a year, these headaches have made me have chronic insomnia. I’m just not sure what to do at this point.

I am not asking for medical advice. But if anyone might know what’s going on or where I should go from here I would greatly appreciate any advice.

i just got some test results back and my doctor said they are normal but my iron seems low. would you think i should take iron or it’s fine. I am not asking for medical advice. my results are as follows.

Iron 38 (normal range 30-160)

transferrin 338 (normal range 200-375)

tibc 500 (normal range 250-450)

saturated iron 8 (normal range 20-50)

ferritin 26 (normal range 20-300)

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I am not asking for medical advice. It's about the size of a pencil tip. sometimes it becomes slightly raised and slightly itchy and more prominent and other time I hardly even notices that it's there. But it never actually goes away, it's always there.

Any ideas what this could be?

Hello!
I am not asking for medical advice. The other night I was sitting in my bed taking care of my 6mo baby when I felt some like my water breaking. I looked down and there was so much blood. I went to the bathroom and there were blood clots in my pants and everything was completely soaked. I had no period symptoms, there wasn’t any spotting or blood previously. It’s been one day and there is little to no blood. I’ve never experienced anything like this before and I have no idea what happened. I’m hoping someone here does have an idea.

I am not asking for medical advice. I'm currently on an outpatient detox for alcohol addiction, using Librium for the withdrawals. I've noticed that ALL cold drinks taste EXTREMELY bitter, whether it's water, soda, juice, etc... warm drinks, even if its the same drink, dont have nearly as bitter of a taste but still slightly noticeable. It doesnt seem to be affecting food at all. I've done a librium detox before, and noticed the exact same thing. Coincidence or is there some type of science behind this?

I am not asking for medical advice. I will go to a dermatologist but i’m stumped. Had a spot form on my arm about 2 years ago. Little red dot. If i scratch it, catch it on something, or like in this case dry off with a towel just right, it will open and bleed. Once it starts it bleeds ALOT and it is hard to stop. After it has opened, for several days it will bleed often and be extra sensitive to things like, rolling over in bed, or putting on a shirt. Then it heals eventually, back into its perpetual little red dot until i get it again.

Here are my labs from April, the doctor ordered a 1000 mg monoferric IV for next week. Is iron overload possible? I am not asking for medical advice.

Ferritin

50

Hemoglobin

142

Hematocrit

0.42

For about a year now, my heart rate suddenly spikes and I feel like I may pass out. This happens maybe twice a month and the only thing I’ve noticed that may be a contributing factor is this tends to happen when I stand up or sit down but has happened randomly, too. I work at a daycare in an infant room, so I frequently sit down on the floor with the babies and then stand up to go do something. At work is when this usually occurs and I am able to bring my heart rate down by deep breathing or even laying on the floor for just maybe 30 seconds and I feel better. I have gone to the doctor for this and have been told it is likely anxiety related (I am on Zoloft for anxiety/depression). I have been skeptical of this because it happens randomly and when I am relaxed /don’t feel anxious other than the heart rate. Today it happened while at home so I quickly went to take my blood pressure and it was 124/87 with heart rate of 161 bpm. Usually my blood pressure and heart rate are at normal levels so this was kind of alarming to see. I took my blood pressure again 2 minutes later and I was at 117/78 with heart rate of 107. I then waited 30 minutes and was at 117/85 with 86 bpm. I’ve tried to research my “symptoms” but never had numbers to work with before and still nothing is really coming up to explain. I am not asking for medical advice. Just wondering what some causes may be. Thank you!

I know this isn't a place for personal medical advice, so I'm asking more about physicians' experiences than looking for a diagnosis. I am not asking for medical advice.

The question is related to my own situation, but I'm already under the care of an eye doctor and am following their treatment plan. I'm not looking for anyone here to diagnose me or tell me what to do differently.

I'm simply curious whether, in your clinical experience, you've seen viral conjunctivitis lead to long-term or permanent vision changes after the infection itself resolved. If so, what mechanisms are usually responsible? Is it typically due to corneal involvement, scarring, dry eye, or something else?

How common are those outcomes in your experience?

I'd be interested in hearing about what you've seen in practice, even if it's just general observations rather than anything specific to my case. The Doctors I have spoken to all say temporary only.

I am not asking for medical advice. Adding the fact that everything in this would be sterile?

I am NOT planning to do this, this is just an imaginary scenario and I’m really curious