Question 1

I've been dealing with a dry cough for the past couple of weeks and it's really starting to worry me. Initially, I had a viral fever about three weeks ago and took some medication which seemed to work, but this cough just won't go away. I tried using Tasq DX syrup for a week but it didn't help, so I switched to Green linctus BM syrup for another week and it hasn't gotten better  in fact, it seems to be getting worse. Could you please help me figure out what's going on and what I should do next?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Leg and Hip Pain: Medication Review and Next Steps_

You've been experiencing nerve pulling in your legs, especially in your right thigh, and hip pain for over a year. You've tried various medications, including:

1. *Gabapin NT*: A neuropathic pain medication, which you've been using for a year.
2. *Rejunex OD*: A vitamin supplement, used for a month.
3. *Homin*: A muscle relaxant, used for a month.
4. *Pregablin 75mg*: An anticonvulsant, used for two months, in combination with mecobalamin (a B12 supplement).
5. *Rejunex CD3*: A vitamin supplement, used for three months.
6. *Shelcal CT*: A calcium supplement, used for three months.
7. *Zincovit*: A multivitamin supplement, currently being used with Gabapin NT.

_Considerations and Recommendations_

1. *Medication optimization*: Consult your doctor about optimizing your medication regimen, as you've tried various combinations without significant relief.
2. *Underlying cause*: Investigate the underlying cause of your chronic pain. Have you had any imaging studies (e.g., X-rays, MRI) to rule out structural issues?
3. *Alternative therapies*: Consider alternative therapies, such as:
    - Physical therapy to improve mobility and strength.
    - Pain management techniques, like acupuncture or cognitive-behavioral therapy.
4. *Lifestyle modifications*: Make lifestyle changes to help manage your pain:
    - Regular exercise, like yoga or swimming, to improve flexibility and strength.
    - Stress management techniques, such as meditation or deep breathing.
    - Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce pressure on your joints.

Question 2

So Ive been checking my oxygen levels with an oximeter and it seems to start at 96 but then drops to 88 within just a couple of minutes. Im not showing any symptoms and I havent tested positive for COVID. Should I be worried about this or could it just be that the oximeter isnt working right?

Accepted Answer

Better to check with other oimetres,if its still showing the same get an ray doen and visit Physician for appropriate management

Question 3

I'm really concerned about my friend. She's been having a dry cough, a bit of a feverit's about 99.2and she's also dealing with body pain. She mentions headaches now and then and sometimes has trouble breathing. Could you please let me know if this is something we should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

start covid treatment and consult nearby physician

consult a pulmonologist

More Pulmonology/ Respiratory Medicine Health Queries

So Ive been checking my oxygen levels with an oximeter and it seems to start at 96 but then drops to 88 within just a couple of minutes. Im not showing any symptoms and I havent tested positive for COVID. Should I be worried about this or could it just be that the oximeter isnt working right?

I'm really concerned about my friend. She's been having a dry cough, a bit of a feverit's about 99.2and she's also dealing with body pain. She mentions headaches now and then and sometimes has trouble breathing. Could you please let me know if this is something we should be worried about?

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