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I am looking for recommendations for a wheelchair bound elderly person who can walk only a few steps with assistance. more details... [more inside]
posted by chasles at 2:26 PM - 15 answers

While mostly manageable, being in perimenopause has one symptom that is a real bummer... [more inside]
posted by Molasses808 at 5:00 PM - 8 answers

I have a relative with several health problems that recently have been associated with gut biome issues. In all cases, the research seems to conclude "some people with this problem have this gut biome issue and for those people, simple nutritional/supplement changes can make a big difference." I was thinking about getting this person a gut biome profile from a for-profit company that does this. Is this legit/worthwhile? Are there privacy concerns, as with DNA? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:57 AM - 10 answers

I'm looking for someone to do an ergonomic assessment of my home computer workspace. Any recommendations? I'm based in Oakland, CA. [more inside]
posted by switchback at 12:11 PM - 1 answers

Woke up with insane chills 2 hours ago. Chills still going on and fever went up to 102F. Just side effects? Or should I go to the ER? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo at 6:07 AM - 16 answers

My insurance has approved my prescription, but at 3 different pharmacies (express scripts, Fred Meyers, and Walgreens), I'm just told it is out of stock and I'm on a waiting list. I know it is in short stock, but this has gone on for about a year. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:19 PM - 11 answers

I have reasons to believe I have some level of intellectual or learning disability/persistent cognitive impairment, but I’m in my early 30s and not disenfranchised (i.e. I’ve had consistent and lifelong contact with educational and healthcare systems), so is it likely it could have been missed? On the other hand, things like autism, ADHD, and dyscalculia (while not necessarily the same) were apparently severely mis- or undiagnosed for a lot of people who are getting diagnoses as adults, so could this be possible in a similar way? [more inside]
posted by hejrat at 1:18 AM - 23 answers

I moved to Pittsburgh in September. I’m making friends but haven’t been here long enough to have completely safe places and people when my PTSD spikes. It’s been bad for over a week, and one of the triggers is loud noise from nearby bar, so my apartment doesn’t feel safe. I do not drive or have money to go anywhere. I’m not looking for grounding ideas; I need ideas on where to go to feel safe, even briefly. Can be general or specific. [more inside]
posted by mermaidcafe at 6:40 PM - 10 answers

I'm writing a story in which a woman (about 30 years old), having thus had normal hearing, goes deaf over a period of a few years. What pathology (-ies) could cause this? [more inside]
posted by falsedmitri at 8:03 AM - 19 answers

Going to the doctor next week for reoccurring Mono need some guidance for testing or specialists. [more inside]
posted by aetg at 2:48 PM - 3 answers

… as soon as I get home, I’m energetic, restless, and bored. What gives?
posted by wheatlets at 1:13 PM - 12 answers

Our 11 year old daughter is having a hard time with ongoing anxiety in a way that we feel is impacting her life as a kid and our lives as parents. We're looking at potential medication as a next step in her treatment. I can't get over my own baggage that came from being medicated as a kid myself, and I'm trying to get some additional perspectives. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:24 PM - 17 answers

While running errands this weekend, I twisted my left ankle and fell. However, when I was mid-fall I also tried to catch myself and pulled a couple extra muscles for good measure - a couple toes on the right foot, and also one of my pecs. The ankle and toes are recovering very nicely (I have twisted my ankle a lot and know the drill) but the pec isn't - because it gets more regular use. How can I give it a break and recover quicker? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:58 AM - 8 answers

I am looking for the "Yoga with Adrienne" of kettle bell / dumbbell / resistance band exercises. By that I mean, a creator who is well liked and popular and creates usable, friendly videos. The only one I have found that I really like is "Working Out with Roxanne." Beginner level, shows you how to do the exercise, and isn't patronizing. If they have vocal instruction along with visual instruction, that's ideal.
posted by misanthropicsarah at 10:27 AM - 2 answers

I thought I was developing an autoimmune disorder and was all set to book a workup with my doctor. I changed my diet and the problem 95% resolved. What might be going on here? [more inside]
posted by ficbot at 3:09 PM - 9 answers

Due to recent ~issues~ I don't want to order from iherb as they ship out of the states. But they really did have the best online selection and prices. Which online vendor should I switch to? I am looking for: variety and price. Details within. [more inside]
posted by St. Peepsburg at 1:32 PM - 5 answers

Hello! It occurred to me I could try to update my sleep earplugs. Any recommendations? Available online to UK please, ideally under let’s say £20. [more inside]
posted by lokta at 5:19 AM - 6 answers

What actions can I do to give myself enough of a reserve in energy or resilience such that when I hit the last straw on a pile of problems, I am not immediately catastrophizing and end up in burnout? [Modifier: am autistic/ADHD] [more inside]
posted by creatrixtiara at 11:48 PM - 15 answers

How do you use your smartwatch, fitness band, and/or Strava or similar app to improve your life? I track seemingly vast amounts of data about myself through an iphone, Garmin Vivoactive watch, Polar heart rate monitor, Wahoo SYSTM using a KICKR bike trainer, and Wahoo bike computer. But, I don’t really do anything with it other than looking at bike routes or distances. How have you used these tools to improve your performance in your sport, general health, sleep, mental health, or in some other way? Any specific advice for the gear I’m using would be helpful, too.
posted by fieldtrip at 8:59 PM - 10 answers

My urologist told me that in Wisconsin or maybe Minnesota a study was conducted where the 40-something male victims of auto accidents had their prostates biopsied and something like 50 percent of them had prostate cancer. Try as I might I can't find that study. Any urologists out there who have heard of this? Thanks. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 6:37 PM - 11 answers