Hello. Since yesterday morning, I have been experiencing regular pain on the right side of my head. The pain goes away for a few minutes and then comes back. It is a kind of stabbing pain. I took an Ibuprofen 400 this morning after breakfast, but it ...
I (female, 38) have been having problems with my bladder for a while. Over several years, I used to get a bladder infection 2-3 times a year. However, for the past 2 years, I have had it under control and haven't had any more issues. About a year ago...
Hello, I am taking Desofemine 20. I have taken it for a longer period once, and a shorter period the next time. Afterwards, I experienced slight chest pain/tightness, also under the arm. It has been a while now, could this be related to the pill? Gre...
Hello, I have a question regarding melatonin and its influence on blood pressure. I am currently suffering from sleep disturbances. That's why I took a herbal remedy last night (Green Doc Quick Sleep Capsules), which contains lemon balm and melatoni...
Dear medical team, I am a 32-year-old male, 184 cm tall, and weighing around 100 kg. I am a rather nervous person who gets worked up about everything. Since the age of 18, I have experienced episodes of rapid heartbeat about 2-3 times a year, as wel...
Hello, I am currently in despair. Here is the situation: My girlfriend and I were out last Friday, and she forgot to take her pill that evening. She realized this on Saturday morning and took 2 pills immediately, which was 15 hours (she can take the...
Hello, I had a pregnancy termination on 10.4.2018 and the bleeding with mifegyne started on 11.4.2918. I went for a check-up a week later and the gynecologist said everything was gone. My next period was on 16.5.2018 and was very heavy. According to ...
Hello, I have a question about birth control pills. About a year ago (maybe even 1.5 years), I stopped taking the pill called Maxim. After 6 months, I started getting pimples. First on my forehead, then between my eyebrows and ears, then on my cheek...
Hello, 1.5 weeks ago, I started taking a pill on the first day of my period, but the bleeding hasn't stopped. I am 35 years old, I took a break from the pill for several years and have now started again. I have read that you can take the pill twice a...
Hello, first of all, I know that online counseling cannot replace a visit to a neurologist. I am 25 years old and had my first generalized seizure at work (office) about 4 months ago. Initially, it was assumed to be an isolated incident, although sli...
Dear Sir or Madam, I was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday. Troponin value at 7:45 am = 107 and CK value 53. Suspected heart attack. Blood 6 hours later Troponin: 97. Now echocardiography and lung CT were done: without findings. 24 hours later the...
Menopause. Good day. I am 50 years old and have been experiencing various menopausal symptoms for about 2 years (including night sweats, sleep disturbances, heart palpitations, joint pain). My period was very regular and consistent until August 2016...
Hello, yesterday I forgot to take the 1st pill (micro pill Leona Hexal) from the new blister pack for contraception. I took it tonight, but it was about 22 hours late. I also took the normal pill for today. However, I had unprotected intercourse yest...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, In October 2015, as a result of immobilization due to a foot fracture, despite receiving Clexane (40mg daily at that time with a body weight of 83kg and height of 1.65m - I have since lost 10kg), I developed a thrombosis in the fibu...
Hello, my mother has a hernia, also a navel hernia, and now for about a week she has been experiencing back pain in the lumbar area. Previously (about two months ago) she had pain that radiated down her thigh. The orthopedist only administers injecti...
My partner and I had a contraception accident yesterday evening (28.06.2016 at around 7pm) (condom broke). This morning (29.06.2016, around 8am) she had her period as usual and then in the afternoon (29.06.2016 at 1pm) she also took the emergency con...
Hello, I have had a deep vein thrombosis in my arm for 3 weeks, which was caused by a broken collarbone. For the next 3 months, I have to take Eliquis 5mg (active ingredient: Apixaban) and wear compression stockings. I had a follow-up appointment ...
I have been prescribed antibiotics. But I can't swallow pills. What can I do? Best regards
Hello, I have a question. For months, I have been struggling with neck pain accompanied by headaches. I went to a specialist (http://www.schmerzpraxis-golla.de) who "cracked" me several times. After that, I felt better. But now it's coming back. I al...
Hello, I am 33 years old, I have been taking the contraceptive pill Lamuna 20 for 15 years and have had normal bleeding for years, but usually only need 1 pad per day. During my last period from 2.1. - 6.1., on the morning of the 6.1. there was only ...
Hello, I am 33 years old, I have been taking the pill Lamuna 20 for 15 years and have had normal bleeding for years, but usually only need 1 pad a day. During my last period from 2.1. - 6.1., on the morning of the 6th I only had a light brownish colo...
Dear team, I am 29 years old and in my 7th cycle trying to conceive. Unfortunately, it hasn't happened yet. I measure my temperature and take ovulation tests. My charts can always be evaluated and I have a high phase of 11-12 days. 2 days before my ...
Dear Dr. Schaaf, I have been following your contributions in forums on the topic of thrombosis and also your website Thrombose-Hilfe, and I am glad to see you are caring for those affected. Now I am reaching out to you as I also have some questions...
I have had soft stools for a few weeks, usually 1-2 times in the morning. I always take Damara for contraception at 10 pm in the evening. Is the protection still effective or do I need to use additional contraception?...
Take Damara for contraception. Today I was prescribed the antibiotic Monuril 3000mg for a bladder infection. Do I need to use additional contraception and if so, for how long?
