Recently started lifting weights a few months ago. Now arm hurts, wtf? [more inside]
posted by nomadicink on Dec 11, 2009 - 14 answers

How do I find a good doctor to look at my wrist? [more inside]
posted by Jsn7821 on Dec 8, 2009 - 6 answers

When, if ever, is it reasonable to ask for a preemptive test? Given a family history of congestive heart failure I'm wondering how reasonable it is to reguest a MUGA or echocardiogram just to allay (or confirm) my own worries. I'm definitely already going to see a doctor, so I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I am asking for perspective to help me frame my request with my physician. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 17, 2009 - 12 answers

My SO has a fairly serious medical condition, and refuses to go to the doctor. Is there any way that I can/should address this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 46 answers

Mild chemical burns on my hands -- do I need to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by dizziest on Jun 2, 2009 - 12 answers

My feet are in pain. What kind of doctor should I go to? I've heard that podiatry is sort of a dubious branch of medicine. [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 19, 2009 - 17 answers

I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions. [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Feb 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Trying to make sure I've got all my bases covered and can spend all my 2009 flex spending--how many doctors do I "need"? [more inside]
posted by peanut_mcgillicuty on Dec 29, 2008 - 9 answers

I don't understand why health care suddenly costs so damn much. I can understand a few factors - nurses' pay has gone up, new treatments are more expensive (and doctors prescribe more expensive treatments - sometimes unnecissarily) but these factors don't seem to explain how insanely costly health care has become. And where is all that money going? Again, I understand that CEO pay has skyrocketed in the last 20 years, but is that enough to explain the enormous cost of health care these days? [more inside]
posted by serazin on Nov 28, 2008 - 43 answers

They sad I probably had cancer. Turned out it was mono. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by djpyk on Oct 17, 2008 - 30 answers

Will I get typhoid? [more inside]
posted by aetg on Jun 8, 2008 - 9 answers

My doc thinks I have a herniated disc at c5-6, and wants to operate does anyone have experience with this injury and if so, could you tell me a bit about it. [more inside]
posted by bernsno on Feb 19, 2008 - 19 answers

YANAD, but maybe you can help me find one: Any doctor recommendations in Brooklyn/lower Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by doift on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

What sort of tests should I ask my for doctor for? I am a 36 year old male with a healthy lifestyle (plenty of exercise, fruit/vegetables, no meat, no smoking or alcohol) but the last three months I have been getting ill or feeling under the weather an awful lot. Nothing major (mostly swollen glands and feeling very tired) but still really frustrating. I like to figure what is going on with me. Tomorrow I am going to see my doctor to ask for some tests. It is my experience with this doctor that I should do my homework before going because otherwise they will just run a limited set of standard tests which might not include what I'm looking for. So I would like to ask the hive mind: what sort of tests should I ask for? Iron and B12 deficiencies spring to mind but what else?
posted by dinkyday on Dec 5, 2007 - 21 answers

How can I make the most of my new health-care plan? [more inside]
posted by ism on Oct 11, 2007 - 9 answers

I have a doctor's appointment to get a mole looked at. What can I expect? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2007 - 19 answers

How do I choose a primary care physician? [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk on Jul 27, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I get tested to see if I am a donor for a friends blood marrow transplant? [more inside]
posted by TheDude on May 25, 2007 - 10 answers

I currently have what I'd term "crisis" health insurance -- a low monthly bill with a high deductible. I haven't dealt with the plan other than to pay the premiums since I signed up. Now, I think I may have a crisis. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2007 - 14 answers

BiofeedbackFilter: What can expect from Biofeedback in regards to a nervous disorder? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Apr 7, 2007 - 5 answers

Help me and my boyfriend find a/multiple doctors in Cambridge, MA. Difficulty: BCBS HMO Blue plan. [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Feb 20, 2007 - 9 answers

Any suggestions on health clinics for the uninsured in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by sleepy pete on Nov 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Why did my ear suddenly go numb? Should I go to a doctor? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Nov 23, 2006 - 8 answers

After a long battle with mysterious chronic health symptoms, I'd like a "medical detective" to help me get to the bottom of what might be ailing me. But, what kind of doctor do I need? (If you are squeamish, move along...nothing to see here.) [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Aug 27, 2006 - 20 answers

Need to find a reasonable (i.e. don't have health insurance) drop in clinic to treat a severe sprained ankle in NYC. [more inside]
posted by lips on Aug 20, 2006 - 4 answers

Seeking a new internist, family doctor, and wonder what Board Certified means as relevant to credentials [more inside]
posted by Postroad on Apr 10, 2006 - 6 answers

What do you do if you have a big crush on your doctor? Assuming there are no complications such as marriages and they're not treating you for any illnesses. Anything? Nothing? Just keep your crush to yourself and go on with life? Or cross that line?
posted by anonymous on Jan 13, 2006 - 17 answers

Any tips on finding a good doctor? I'm new to Miami, and it's high time I find a doctor, GYN, and dentist, at the very least. [more inside]
posted by Amizu on Oct 18, 2005 - 7 answers

Medical Professionals and Savvy Patients: what advice can you give for working with Doctors most effectively? If I'm not satisfied, should I look for new doctors, or revise my approach, or both? [more inside]
posted by weston on Aug 17, 2005 - 10 answers

Where are permanent medical records kept? [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean on Jul 9, 2005 - 19 answers

Toefilter: Besides going to the doctor, do you have any good cures for a hangnail, especially if there's not much visible nail to cut off?
posted by drezdn on Nov 1, 2004 - 7 answers