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Question: Blood test for Lupus

Hello Mrs. Gehring, As you can see, I don't ask as often anymore, I hope it stays that way. Today I had another lupus check-up in Tübingen, and I just called quickly to see if everything is okay. The protein value in my urine is still present, but r...

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Polyphasic rate EMG

Dear Dr. Gehring, I have another question regarding the "slightly elevated polyphases" in the fasciculating muscle. Are these an indication of reinnervation processes, and if so, where do they come from? Furthermore, I read in a Thieme-Verlag textboo...

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Givingitis?!

Hello, it's been a long time since I've had a gum issue. The 24-year-old Lupus patient... A few months ago, I went to the dentist and he noticed very thick gums and recommended a teeth cleaning... Unfortunately, I haven't done it yet... Yesterday eve...

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HG PIN HG PIN is the abbreviation for "Handelsregisterauszug" (commercial register excerpt) in Germany. It is a document that contains information about a company registered in the commercial register, such as its legal form, managing directors, and shar

Hello, I am male, 60 years old. Due to a very large prostate, a biopsy was performed. The result was: No active tumors, but High Grade PINs were found in 5 out of 12 samples. The treating doctor said that currently there is no reason to take any ...

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High blood pressure due to fear of measuring

Hello Doctor, I am a sometimes very anxious person and take Venlafaxine and Notrilen in higher dosages for anxiety and depression. At other times, I am more of a funny guy and sometimes a bit of a daredevil. However, when it comes to illnesses, I a...

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Is hypoxia visible in an MRI years later?

Hello Mrs./Mr. Doctor, I have a concern regarding cerebral hypoxia. If the PO2 is 17.2 (capillary) and 30 minutes later PO2 is 10 (capillary) with an oxygen saturation value of 30% (capillary), does this automatically indicate cerebral hypoxia? (I kn...

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Fear of Multiple Sclerosis

Fear of Multiple Sclerosis On the night of December 16th to December 17th, I was awakened by severe headaches and nausea. These pains originated from the back of my head and extended towards my forehead and temples. It was noticeable that these pain...

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What to do in this interaction?

Dear Sir or Madam, I have a question regarding interactions. I cut myself, presumably on a piece of glass, while walking barefoot and cleaned the wound with Octenisept. The next day, I went to see a doctor who cleaned the wound again with Octenisept...

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Fear of ALS

Hello. I am a multiple sclerosis patient and have been experiencing muscle twitching all over (stomach, legs, arms, buttocks, etc.) for about three weeks, as if something is moving underneath the skin. However, my limbs are not actually moving or jer...

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Seconds dizziness

Hello, I am a patient with anxiety and a hypochondriac. Lately, my suffering has been increasing, every little thing scares me. I am constantly tense, so tense that I am always shivering. Now something is causing me a lot of fear, and that is short ...

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Strain on the heart from Opipramol?

Hello, I am a patient with anxiety and also afraid of medication side effects. Last week, I was prescribed Opipramol and took the following doses: Wednesday: 25 mg in the morning and 25 mg in the evening Thursday: 25 mg in the morning, 25 mg at noon,...

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Follow-up to Mr. Dr. Berg

Dear Dr. Berg, First of all, thank you very much for your prompt and detailed response. I forgot to mention that an ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs (liver, portal vein and hepatic veins, gallbladder, spleen, kidneys, abdominal vessel...

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Pain in the left elbow

I have been experiencing pain in my left elbow for about 14 days. I regularly take Arnica globules, have already used Rivanolum wraps, and used Retterspitz wraps. My friend even brought me a zinc paste bandage. Nothing helps. At the end of February, ...

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Swelling under the ankle

Hello, I went out partying last night and when I came home in the morning, I noticed a slight swelling/bump on the inside of my right foot (just below the ankle). It is not visible externally, but you can feel it immediately when you run your hand o...

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Lightning

Hello, last night I was lying in bed, so it was dark in the room, then I got up again after about ten minutes and turned on the light. Then, with every blink of my eyes, I saw flashes or flickering before my eyes. I had to blink at least 10 to 20 tim...

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Glaucoma

Good morning, I am very desperate about my eyes. I took Latanoprost comp but my intraocular pressure did not decrease, it was 28/28 and I experienced heart problems and coughing. I have now been lasered on my left eye and the pressure is 34/34, I am ...

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Fear of the heart

Hello, I am 28 years old and I have the following problem or concern: I have never had any issues with my heart. All EKGs that have been done in the last few years have been normal, including multiple EKGs from 2006-2008 and even those done in the p...

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Blood in sputum

I am a 53-year-old female smoker who smokes 10-15 cigarettes a day. Three weeks ago, after doing breathing exercises, I noticed phlegm in my chest (rattling). Since I did not have a cough, I intentionally coughed and after coughing several times, I n...

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dry macular degeneration

Dear doctors, Yesterday I received the shocking diagnosis of "early dry macular degeneration". I am 57 years old and so far have not noticed any impairments. The treating ophthalmologist was not willing to answer questions regarding the likely cours...

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Degenerated retina

Dear expert, During a retina examination, an ophthalmologist found that my retina was "degenerated". He mentioned small holes in it and suggested that it should be lasered in the near future, as the small holes could otherwise enlarge. I have sough...

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