23.06.2020 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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12.08.2019 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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27.06.2019 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
I was at the eye doctor in Lieboch this morning. He diagnosed me with a bacterial conjunctivitis. However, I am allergic to the antibiotics (I feel extremely cold, nauseous, and dizzy) and also allergic to Gentamicin. I have an antibiotic allergy. I ...
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28.11.2017 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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11.03.2017 | answered by David Meyer
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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07.01.2017 | answered by Christian Welsch
Hello, since a minor heart attack two years ago (NSTEMI), my grandmother (still fit, but 92 years old) has been taking Clopidogrel and Amlodipine (5mg) in the morning. This has helped her maintain good blood pressure levels for the past two years. Ho...
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02.02.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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17.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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04.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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14.06.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am looking for a competent opinion here. I am aware that a remote diagnosis is not possible.
Regarding my history:
I have been experiencing continuous vision problems and a sense of unsteadiness for several weeks now.
I cannot...
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08.03.2015 | answered by David Meyer
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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16.02.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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17.12.2014 | answered by Ralf von Seckendorff
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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05.11.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
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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22.08.2014 | answered by Ralf 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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17.03.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
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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02.11.2013 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
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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06.07.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Good evening,
My 4-year-old son's cheek has looked the same since Tuesday - except that the small wound appeared on Wednesday. On Wednesday we also went to the pediatric emergency service because I was worried - partly because of the red stripe unde...
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12.05.2013 | answered by Frauke Gehring
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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24.02.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
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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14.02.2013 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
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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12.10.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
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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20.03.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
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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22.02.2012 | answered by Erika Klaczinski
Hello,
I (36) have been taking the pill Yasmin for about 4 weeks now. I took it for a longer period of time a few years ago without any problems.
Now I have noticed that I sometimes (usually briefly) get pressure in the area of my heart - radiating...
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15.02.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
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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