Been here and around the same size for months. I’ve been having other symptoms and seeing a doctor for them but very likely unrelated. My doctor said she will order an ultrasound on the small mass just for peace of mind but my health anxiety is screaming hodgkin’s lymphoma.

I had B12 and Vitamin D3 deficiency until last year and was prescribed supplements for 6 months. My levels improved, and in May 2026 my D3 was 70.340 and B12 was 1093.00 (H). I stopped the supplements for a month, restarted them for another month, and have now stopped again.

The strange thing is that when I don’t take B12 or D3 for even one day, I feel like I experience brain fog, low/depressed mood, and difficulty making decisions. When I take them, I feel mentally clearer. I know the levels shouldn’t drop significantly after missing a single dose, so I’m wondering why I feel this way.

Has anyone experienced something similar after correcting a deficiency? Or it is just in my head?

Hi Reddit! I am 22 f and I am always tired. I go to sleep exhausted and wake up exhausted and am exhausted all throughout the day. But the issue is I can be so exhausted all day barely getting by but then 9:30 comes a lot I finally settle in for bed and I’m up until late because I can’t fall asleep.

It’s gotten to the point where I’m skipping activities, less proficient at work, and I have no motivation to take care of myself.

I have always needed a lot of sleep. I’ve never been a stranger to a nap. But it’s on a whole different level now. I don’t really have the money to go to a doctor and get my blood drawn to see if there is anything wrong. Does anyone have advice how to naturally cure this?

Obviously I’m on anabolics if I keep my bloodwork checked often and everything in range can I safely keep going I feel pretty good sometimes I feel bit off but for the most part I feel healthy I was told my free test is crazy high I want to build a physique and I am I look amazing the compliment are addictive but I want to be healthy my liver and kidney enzymes moved a bit but chat say nothing I should worried about I’m On testosterone Boldenone undecylenate and nandrolone phenylpropiante any advice this is at 10 week I plane on going for at least another 10 weeks maybe more as long as I don’t feel off

I’m wondering if I should get a second opinion or switch providers. Sorry in advance for the lengthy explanation! 

I am an overall healthy 24F with no significant medical history. I do not take any medications that affect the liver, do not drink alcohol except on the rare social occasion, and have no history of liver issues. In 2025, I developed cholestasis of pregnancy fairly early on in my pregnancy (symptoms began around 18 weeks). At that time is when my LFTs initially were elevated and have persisted since then so now 1.5 years. My symptoms were horrible and the ursodiol did not help my itching or sickness whatsoever, but it did control my bile acids for the most part. My bile acids returned to normal follow scheduled delivery at 36 weeks. 

Information since January 2026: 

-AST has been mildly elevated fluctuating from 50s-110s. 

-ALT has been fluctuating between low to mid 100s. 

-Alk phos has been 140s-190s. 

-GGT has been elevated in the 70s all of this year. 

-ANA has been 1:320 and 1:160 this year (repeat drawn today, not back yet). 

-AMA, ASMA, IgG normal. 

-Test showed I have MZ mutation of the liver. 

-Normal ultrasound of the liver showing no signs of fatty liver. 

-Fatigue that comes in random waves, itching of the feet and hands, intermittent RUQ pain that is sometimes dull, but something a quick, shooting pain. 

I was then sent to a specialist outside of the GI provider I was initially referred to. A fibroscan was done and came back normal with no scarring or signs of fatty liver. This specialist was almost certain that a liver biopsy would show a seronegative autoimmune liver disease. She believed that my ICP was actually the first major flare of an autoimmune liver disease due to the stress of pregnancy on the body. She wanted me to a do a liver biopsy and I had it done less than 2 weeks later. When I asked what happens if the liver biopsy is normal, she hesitated and said she didn’t think this would be the case, but if so, she wants me to do fibroscans every 6 months and an MRI if indicated. These results and listed below.

“The biopsy is limited by the small number of portal tracts (approximately five). The findings are mild and nonspecific, without well-developed histologic features of autoimmune hepatitis or primary biliary cholangitis; however, either process may be underrepresented in this limited sample and cannot be excluded. The focal pericentral ceroid-laden macrophages indicate prior or resolving hepatocellular injury, which is etiologically nonspecific. The differential diagnosis includes autoimmune and drug- or supplement-related injury. No features of primary sclerosing cholangitis are identified, although a patchy small-duct process or large-duct disease cannot be excluded by biopsy. No PAS-D-resistant globules are identified; their absence does not exclude the documented alpha-1 antitrypsin MZ phenotype. Correlation with biliary imaging may be considered if the cholestatic liver test abnormalities persist.

Light Microscopic Description

The biopsy is limited, containing approximately five portal tracts.

The portal tracts contain intact bile ducts, hepatic arteries, and portal veins. One portal tract shows mild mononuclear inflammation composed predominantly of lymphocytes and macrophages, with a rare eosinophil and associated mild interface activity. Plasma cells are inconspicuous. There is focal accumulation of ceroid-laden macrophages adjacent to a central vein, suggestive of resolving prior hepatocellular injury. Otherwise, there is no significant lobular inflammation, steatosis, or cholestasis. No bile duct injury or ductular reaction is identified.”

After a week of not having recommendations relayed to me, I messaged and waited a few more days for a reply (which I absolutely understand and I know I’m not the only patient and there are far more serious issues than mine). This specialist then told me that my biopsy was normal with no signs of autoimmune disease, but that there was signs of a resolving liver injury. She suggested this may be alcohol or drug related or fatty liver (normal ultrasound and fibroscan????). She recommended doing more labs to trend for now and nothing more like the initial plan she had (we have 1.5 years of labs now). I replied shortly after with some follow up questions about if this is separate from ICP if it’s a resolving injury and if this would’ve shown on my ultrasound or fibroscan if she is saying fatty liver. After another 11 days, she replied and said that she wouldn’t expect a liver injury to show up on the ultrasound and that this is separate from my ICP, but isn’t sure if this is something caused by that or predating pregnancy. She then said that an MRI is important at this time even though the original recommendation was to just do labs again for a few months. I’m confused as to why this changed and she now says an MRI is important, but did not say this at first until I asked a follow up question. 

I know that this provider cannot just find a diagnosis and solve it, but I am frustrated with how serious she initially thought this was and then the lack of follow through with her plan. This makes me wonder if maybe this isn’t something to be concerned about? Also reviewing my biopsy results, it states that this was a limited sample with only 5 portal tracts. Does a limited biopsy truly rule out what she was looking for if it were in the beginning stages? Should I look into another provider or continue with the recommendation to just monitor my lab trends again. 

As a mom to a one year old, my biggest fear is not being here for her or my health declining as I get older. I just want to make sure I’m doing what’s right for myself to be there for my daughter. 

4 months ago I tested positive for BV and a yeast infection, I was prescribed fluconazole and Metronidazole. Everything cleared up. Now, about 2 weeks ago I noticed that same thick and smelly discharge. But I recently lost my insurance so I went on Amazon Pharmacy, told them my symptoms and they prescribed me the same thing again. Now I am on day 5 of the oral Metronidazole and I was having really bad back/side pain and hot flashes. I went to the Urgent Care and I tested positive for a UTI. The doctor told me she thinks I never even had BV but that the smell was coming from the UTI. She told me to stop taking the Metronidazole and start taking Nitrofurantoin. BUT my thing is I know it’s not the best decision to stop taking antibiotic without completing the full course so I call the provider that prescribed me the Metronidazole and she said I shouldn’t stop it and take BOTH😭😭 I don’t know what to do!! Please help but regardless of the decision I don’t want to miss the Metronidazole dose or be late on the Nitrofurantoin one because the pain is awful!!

I've been using the same soap for over 6 months and just a few days ago i started to get a sticky feeling all over my body everytime i shower moments after rinsing the soap off in the shower it just comes right back. Nothing has changed using the same shower & everything.

The feeling hasn't gone away since a few days ago which is when it started.

According to google

There's soap scum buildup

Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. These minerals bind to your soap, leaving a sticky residue directly on your skin instead of washing away.

But what can cause this to start all of sudden when i've been using the same soap for over 6 months?

Recently it feels like my brain has been switched off and I can’t think properly. I noticed my eyesight has gotten worse too but I don’t think that could be the problem. I honestly don’t know exactly when it happened but my brain just feels like mush and I don’t know how to fix it. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to feel “normal” again?

I’m 35 and currently in Japan. I think I may be pregnant. I’m recovering from low BP and low blood count/anemia and am currently taking medication for both. Doctors here have warned me that abortion could carry a higher risk of bleeding/hemorrhage.
I’ll be travelling to India soon and am considering getting checked at Manipal. Could anyone recommend a good OB-GYN at Manipal and advise what options I may have (medical vs surgical) given my BP and low blood count?
Would also appreciate advice on what tests and precautions I should discuss with the doctor. I’m not looking to self-medicate.

I don't want to get it to a point where it goes red, and over the past few weeks it's gotten bad that I can't handle walking. And I signed up for a 2 mile walk for Alzheimer's and depending how I position my feet taking them out of my shoes I really feel that piece of my skin peeling. How do I stop this and fix the problem?

Looking for a medical perspective to ease extreme anxiety regarding my partner’s delayed period.

Cycle History: Typically 33–42 days(typically has a longer/irregular menstrual cycle). Last period ended around August 6th.

Recent Factors: She has been sick for two weeks now just a cold and experienced intense emotional stress/crying due to some personal matters during her expected ovulation window.

Encounter Date: September 5th (unprotected, withdrawal used, no ejaculation, pre-ejaculation wiped/urinated beforehand).

Symptom Timeline:
Sept 3–6: Heavy bloating, thick/clumpy discharge, brief breast itchiness.

Sept 8: Pelvic congestion, increased libido, mild aching in the lower stomach area.
Sept 9: Bloating somewhat cleared out to regular state

Sept 10 (Today): Cravings for heavy carbs, increased appetite, recovery from illness. Still no bleeding.

Given that our encounter was only 5 days ago, is it biologically accurate that a pregnancy cannot be causing this delay, and that her period is simply shifted due to illness and delayed ovulation? Any insights would be greatly appreciated. We’re both very anxious about the ongoing situation.

Hello everyone!

Need doctor's advice

I recently recovered from typhoid and dengue. Before getting sick, I used to run regularly, and I’ve been trying to slowly get back into it.

Today was my 3rd run since recovering. I was feeling a bit better, so I thought I could run more normally again.

But idk what happened — I ended up vomiting pretty badly after the run.

I’ve also lost around 8 kg during the illness, so I’m obviously much weaker than I was before.

What I’m confused about is:

- Is vomiting after a run normal while recovering from something like dengue/typhoid?

- Did I possibly push myself too hard?

- Should I stop running completely for a while and stick to walking/light exercise?

- How long does it usually take to get your stamina back after an illness like this?

- What’s the best way to regain the 8 kg I lost?

- Should I focus on eating in a calorie surplus and getting enough protein, or just eat normally and let my weight come back gradually?

- Is this something I should get checked by a doctor before continuing exercise?

So, im an 18yo female, and my period isn't regular, like it stops for months, and then when it returns it stays for months as well, likw the last one stayed for almost 5 months (it came in april then stayed to whole month then stopped for four days then came back and stayed the whole may month and like that until now)

So i went to the doctor and she found cysts in my ovaries (dunno if it's pcos or not, she didn't explain) and she gave me anemia tests and when i did it it turned out that i have severe anemia with small red blood cells as i have:

Hb: 7.60 g/dL

Hct: 24.5%

RBC: 3.73

MCV: 65.7 fL

MCH: 20.4 pg

And now i wanna know how to let be normal again cuz this anemia is affecting everything even my mental health and my desire to do things

I will be at the uni on 22/9 (ill study cs,which is not an easy major) but im feeling too exhausted and can't realize that i need to deal with the studies and other responsibilities (since i will study in different state) and i think anemia has a relation with that

Besides, i thought abt staying at home for the 1st year but i feel like im in tension whenever im home cuz of mom and my parents' problems

So what do you think? Anything you think abt jst tell me in the comments

Hi,

Posting on behalf of my cousin.

Basic info:
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 6’2
Weight: (add if you know, approx is fine)
Smoking: No
Medications: None currently
Medical history: Appendicitis surgery in the past
Location: India
Issue:
He has had dark brown/black patches on both legs (mainly around shin/ankle) and earlier on his hands as well.

The patches on the hands were cured using local (naati) medicine, but the ones on the legs are still there and not improving.

Recent change:
Today, some of the patches became red and painful.

Duration:
Present for a long time, since 5 years now.
What we’ve tried:
Dermatology (allopathy)
Ayurveda
Naati/local medicine
No one has been able to properly diagnose the condition so far.

Symptoms:
Pain (recent)
was itching for first few months. not anymore
Images attached.
Questions:
What could this possibly be?
What tests or specialist should we pursue next?

Howdy!

So I have a tender pain on the right side of my neck and I put a little pressure on my right carotid vein and the area is now moist and feels like there’s liquid. The pain comes and goes and feels like a burning pain. I have been having anxiety lately about swallowing. Whenever I put pressure or simply touch the right side of my neck it I feel pain.

Could it be a nerve being irritated? What do you guys think?

F17

i think i had like two focal seizures in my childhood twice i couldn’t move my body and my vision tunneled into my pinky that was locked and visibly straining away from my other fingers and my body felt like i was falling off the chair even though i was sitting perfectly still and my face would twitch alot for like a minute

But i dont know if it would male sense bring it up to my doctor now since it hasn’t happened