Can a person with past kidney disease take creatine?
Hi doctor,
Is creatine safe for someone to take for workouts or for performance purposes who had kidney disease in the past? I suffered from childhood nephritis and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, potentially triggered by a mold infestation around ten years ago at my home. After a biopsy, I took steroids and diuretic medications for some years until remission. I have been in remission and off medication for over ten years. I never needed a transplant and now have normal protein or creatinine ratios.
Please help.
Thank you.
10 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are the possible causes of bitter taste in the mouth and malaise?
Hi doctor,
I recently had a bitter taste in my mouth for three days, but it seems to have subsided a bit, although I am feeling a bit of a malaise. I also started developing pins and needles around my body on and off for three days. It has been relatively continuous but feels like shocks or a tingling sensation. This is ongoing. The doctor said that it is a viral infection.
Kindly help.
08 May 2024 - 1 min read
How to treat pain in left hand, back, and legs related to vitamin and TSH levels?
Hello doctor,
I am experiencing pain in my left hand, as well as occasional back pain and leg pain. My vitamin B12 level is 187 pg/mL, and my hs-CRP is 3.9 mg/L. Additionally, my TSH value is 5.98 IU/L. Fortunately, my ECG results came back normal, showing sinus rhythm as normal. Please give your suggestions.
Thank you.
26 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is causing chest pain after masturbation?
Hi doctor,
I have been experiencing chest pains whenever I get aroused or during masturbation. These chest pains lasted for 2 to 3 seconds but were very sharp. I started taking beta blockers which alleviated the pain to some degree but the pain is still there. Previously I was taking Metoprolol 25 mg. Currently, I am taking Bisoprolol 2.5 mg. The pain is usually located in my upper chest area, especially at the base of my neck. If I masturbate too long, mild chest pain lasts for 10 to 15 minutes and I feel very tired and my chest area feels weird like my heart is not working properly. I have done tests like ECG, echocardiogram, stress test, and angiography and they were all normal. I cannot tell what is causing this pain but it is making me miserable. Thank you.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
How to avoid chances of acquiring HSV-2 infection?
Hi doctor,
I need to know the real dangers of contracting HSV-2. I have had a kidney transplant.
Please help.
10 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
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