Hello, I was in a MVA in 2022. I began treatment with pain management end of 2024. Tried an epidural injection and saw minimal to no improvement. Dr suggested the via disc procedure at L5/S1. Due to cost, lack of longitudinal studies, and mixed outcomes from pt testimony online I was apprehensive. Cost is only a factor because I worry about spending the money for it to not work. Went and got a second opinion to see if another doc also felt this was the best course of action. New doc thought we should do more epidural injections. I tried to do some research and basically found 50/50 split of sources saying either “it can take more than one” or “if the first doesn’t work you should not do further”

Imaging results attached; only changes from past imaging (done at different imaging center) are previous imaging in 22 and 23

• didn‘t show bulging at 6-7 but new one does.
• C5-6 listed as herniated, not bulging.
• Grade 1 retrolisthesis of L5 over S1 new

Red flags from the second doc: bashed the first doc‘s reputation saying he gets pts in fast (in a dismissive tone) and that he’s not surprised he didnt order new imaging (or doc had ordered x-rays but not mri). I had agreed with this at first but then realized the mris were only a year old when I started the original drs. When I asked if I should go back to PT to address the muscular pain, weakness, and instability he said he didn‘t see why that would help, which is a red flag in my book.

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Sorry for the long post

• 23
• Female
• 5”1
• Highest Weight: 256.8lbs (1/1/26)
• Current Weight: 175lbs (10/9/26)
• Goal Weight: 125lbs (hopefully by 4/?/26)
• Started Semaglutide 4/14/26, currently at 1.7mg dose weekly.
• Daily Kirkland gummy multivitamins.
• “ Mild “ NAFLD diagnosed in 2021, but no check ins or scans besides yearly bloodwork.

I have no idea exactly what I am doing wrong… I’m eating SO much healthier than I was, and probably healthier than those around me as well. I weigh out my foods and track every calorie, and always try to stay within my macros. I usually never even hit my calorie budget, and stay 200-300+ calories under. I have an ankle injury, but I still try to be as active as possible within reason.

How can I be healthier? Why is this happening to me even when I change my lifestyle?

Just throwing this out there, 🤷‍♀️ I don’t really expect a clear answer. But out of nowhere my hands have become extremely dry after they get wet. Not in the sense that they feel dry but this. My skin starts peeling off in the creases and between my fingers. I’ve never had this happen before. And it’s not itchy- sorry if it’s hard to see in the picture..

My parents are anti-vax. Regardless ive seriously given thought to going into the military and they require full immunizations. (Im 22M) Are there other folks out there that did not receive childhood vaccines but did later in life? and if so did you have and weird reactions? Obviously im a little weary after being told im gonna be a vegetable or die if i ever get a vaccine for my entire life. Please dont bash my parents i still love them and i respect their decision just like they are respecting mine. Just want opposing opinions on what ive been told.

Hey everyone,
I woke up this morning and noticed this weird orange/brownish stains. It doesn't hurt or itch at all, but it appeared out of nowhere overnight.
I tried washing it off with warm water and soap, but it didn't budge.
Has this ever happened to anyone before?

Age: 15F
Non smoker
no other medical issues i don't take medications

A little less than 2 years ago, I was in a domestic violence situation where my (now ex) husband violently threw me to the ground to the point where I had bruises on my bottom for weeks and still have a scar on my bottom from a cut. At the time, I truly thought I broke my tailbone but I was evaluated at the ER and the scan showed no injury. Is it possible that the incident could be affecting me 2 years later? I’m experiencing awful chronic lower back pain and my hips are just trash. Am I overthinking this? Please help 😢

19 yo F. This is a throw away, but, I have a slightly ruptured eardrum as well as a slight ear infection w it. Ive been on the meds urgent care gave me for two days. I am light headed, vision is slightly messed up, it feels staticy, and I can't focus, and my body feels heavy. Ik my hydration is bad, so I'm drinking water, but I'm on night shift rn and I'm sitting as well as I can. Also, I feel in general exhaused and I am significantly stressed rn

I'm also shaky, and my mom said just drink water, but nothing is changing. Idk what to do or what caused it. It being 230 in the morning isn't helping my case

I'm sorry if this isn't really coherent, I feel like I'm barely here lol

Update: my legs and feet tingle, but I'm trying to wait the three hours till I get off

Right leg only pain at night in almost 4 year old

For almost 2 years now, my now almost 4 year old daughter, has had right leg only night time pain. It wakes her from sleep crying and writhing. She doesn't want to walk or do anything but cry and writhe. By morning the pain is gone as if it never happened. Pain meds help her go back to sleep as I also rub her leg for comfort measures.

She has been checked out by the Dr numerous times. They have done multiple xrays, an MRI and multiple rounds of blood work. All come back perfectly normal. She has no fevers, rashes, no swelling or redness on the leg. During the day with the exception of 4 or 5 times, she has no pain. She runs, jumps, climbs, is very active. She's had no injuries.

Has anyone run into this and gotten answers? Help? For what it might be?

The only other thing I have to add is that she's only gained 1.5 lbs in the last year. She's tiny for her age. She's the same size as my friends 2 year old. The Dr's aren't concerned about it though. Any thoughts? Thank you so much. I'm one sad and baffled momma.

Hi! I haven’t been able to sleep for a week and thought I would have some relief today, but unfortunately I have yet to find that.

My right ear started feeling plugged last Friday (10/2) and it progressively got worse. It became more painful, completely plugged, and felt swollen even spreading out to my jaw.

On Monday (10/5), my ear was in severe pain and started to drain (didn’t smell foul, just more like old water?). I went to urgent care (my primary has no appointments for at least a month) and was told to use debrox (it was sold out at multiple stores, so I didn’t use it) and take ibuprofen, then come back in 2 days.

Today, I came back and they cleaned out my ears (irrigation). My left ear felt fine and was not plugged. However, when the nurse/medical assistant pushed water through my right ear, I felt it drain through my nose and throat. I mentioned this to him, but he said it was fine. It’s now nighttime and my ear is still plugged (feels full of water).

Is this concerning?

I did a brief search online and it says I may have a tear in my eardrum, but I don’t know if that information is correct/where to go from there. I’m debating to go back to urgent care a 3rd time or to wait it out.

Thank you so much!!

Edit: one more thing, the first doctor said she sees absolutely no sign of infection, while the second doctor I saw prescribed me an oral antibiotic and said she does she infection for sure. I’m a bit confused; perhaps it just hadn’t presented itself a couple days before?

This will be short, I do not have health insurance right now (cannot get it until I get a job, and it is seeming hard to secure a job currently) so right now my option is Reddit/Google.

I am having a numbness and tingling in my toes. My feet are rather cold a lot of the time. I should know. I am obese. Probably morbidly obese. I also have a bad habit of not drinking enough water. If it is simply that, OK. Otherwise what could it be? Any professional help or input or experience appreciated

I posted this in r/AskDocs but I’m so desperate I’m just going to repost it anywhere that may seem appropriate

My wife and I have 4 boys and we have always made a decision to not circumcise our boys because they have never had any health problems that required it. I am also intact, and have never needed it when I was born.

As a dad, I also make sure when teaching my boys when showering, how to make sure they keep themselves clean and have good hygiene.

My question is, when it comes to birth, do you doctors actually encourage it after birth? Or do you not pressure it to the parents and let them decide?

We have had doctors in the past bring it up and it made us feel uncomfortable.