TLDR: (Almost) 4 year old boy sick for 7 days. Symptoms are changing rather than reducing. Wondering if it could be walking pneumonia with MIRM. I can't shake the feeling that something isn't right or typical about this.

For context, I was the first one to catch this and was absoloutely flattened by it. My symptoms (with the exception of the skin stuff) have been parallel to my son's, and I am also still sick (day 9 for me), but everyone else recovered fine after their fever broke or barely had symptoms at all. My grandparents, whom we saw, were quite sick after returning from Mexico, so there might be something there. But whereas I might expect to see us bouncing back at this point, my son is instead looking really sick in my opinion, and I'm worried about how poorly he seems to be recovering.

His timeline is as follows:

Day 1-2: congestion and runny nose

Day 3: headache, mild and very brief fever, sore throat, dry coughing at night, lost voice, very low stamina and energy

Day 4: feeling better with fever broken but other symptoms continued

Day 5: very short bursts of energy, continued low stamina, rash on lip and cheek appear simultaneously together within a few hours. Hoarseness and sore throat are improving, cough is getting worse (still dry, now also occuring during the day and more often at night, waking him).

Day 6: continued symptoms. Super congested and very runny nose (worse than early days). Check inside mouth and find 1 sore (red in center, thin white outer ridge, rather big). Nothing else notable inside mouth.

Day 7: rash on other cheek appears, still low stamina, clearly not feeling well despite some improvement in mood. I now count 5 sores on one side (he will not show me the other side). They do not look like the examples I see online for parvovirus, herpes gingivitis (?) or hands, foot and mouth disease. Top lip is still red, cracked and blistery despite daily moisturizing (unscented, pure Tallow.) Lips in general are not dry, just very irritated and painful.

A doctor today suggested it was probably viral but did not seem confident. She dismissed pneumonia due to clear lung sounds but I have since learned walking pneumonia can sound clear. I am wondering if it could be that with MIRM. My son may be immuncompromised as I am but is still too young to do testing to confirm a diagnosis. To make matters worse, he has recently lost weight due to not meeting his nutritional needs because of severe ARFID, which is another reason I am quite concerned about his recovery.

He is autistic and has low interoceptive awareness and functional speech, making it difficult to rely on outward mood or get answers from him on how he's feeling.

Am I being paranoid? I just feel like the progression of symptoms is off, especially considering I too am not getting much better (I actually think it has also moved into my chest). My poor son looks glassy eyed and is beginning to have redness under his eyes, is blistering, really tired, etc and has not been to daycare in a week. I can't imagine how much this will take out of him if it goes much longer.

Any help is really appreciated, thank you!

*Edit: typo

27 yo
5'10"
155lb
male

29f. 10 weeks post c.

Hi docs and others! I FINALLY got into the OB who did my c section. He saw no signs of infection and isn’t worried about it. What he suspects is that I had a hematoma under that drained and now my tissue is granulating up? Correct me if I’m wrong but he basically just explained it as I’m healing from the inside out. He says it’s pretty rare with a PICO dressing but it does happen and unlucky for me, I’m the one.

I have a follow up appointment in 2 weeks at ambulatory care in the hospital for cauterization if it isn’t healed by then or if the top layer isn’t connecting. 🤞🏻

Thank you for all the advice! I’m glad I finally got some opinions and then got into the OB.

Hello. Yesterday I (35F) took my 2 month old to see his pediatrician for a 2 month wellness exam. Everything seemed like it was going well until the doctor checked what I assumed was his moro reflex. She lifted his upper body off the table slightly by his hands, I remember seeing that his head was a bit droopy, and then dropped him onto the exam table. Or I guess allowed him to fall back directly only to table to see if he startled. She didn’t support his head or back when she let him drop and the exam table was hard, covered only with a thin pee pad. I remember her saying right before doing it “I hate doing this.” His arms flew out and he started crying.

My husband was at the visit with me and this morning I asked him about it and he verified that she dropped him directly onto the table to perform the test. He said it bothered him enough to think about it again this morning. He said he remembers thinking “Hm, is that how that’s done?” Granted baby was only a few inches off the table but I don’t know, it just seemed off? Is this a way that some pediatricians do this? I don’t want to overreact but every video I have seen the infant is supported and doesn’t actually drop onto the table.

I mostly am concerned for his head. He seems ok today, switches from being happy to a bit fussy, alert, he’s eating, there are wet diapers, etc. He did get vaccines as well after the visit and he was inconsolable in the evening for about an hour, which is unusual, but I figured it is mostly likely due to being sore from shots. He woke up from a nap today by crying which is also unusual but, again, I wonder if it is just because he is sore from shots.

Ultimately we aren’t sure what to do and would just sincerely appreciate some insight into this and whether this warrants taking some kind of action. Thanks!

Age: 22 Sex: Female Height/weight: 5’5 and 62kg Duration: Findings identified during pregnancy, with follow-up scans Location: UK

I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant, and I’m hoping to better understand some findings from my baby boy’s fetal medicine scans.

The main findings reported are:

• Mild left ventriculomegaly: measuring approximately 12 mm, previously around 10–11 mm. • Fetal MRI: described the brain parenchyma as intact, with no evidence of malformation or ischemia. The report mentioned a localised focus of blooming thought to be related to a small choroid plexus bleed. • Persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV): doctors have raised concerns about additional cardiac workload and mild cardiac enlargement/hypertrophy. • Mild shortening of one femur. • Echogenic bowel: previously observed but now resolved.

The fetal medicine team has explained that the combination of findings raises concern about a possible underlying chromosomal or genetic condition. Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13) have been discussed, but we do not have a confirmed diagnosis.

I initially declined amniocentesis because I was concerned about the risks, but I am reconsidering it because I want to understand my baby’s condition and prepare as best I can. I know online advice cannot replace an assessment by my medical team.

My questions are:

1. Can these ultrasound and MRI findings establish a diagnosis of trisomy 18 or trisomy 13, or would genetic testing be needed to confirm either?
2. How reassuring is an MRI showing intact brain tissue when mild ventriculomegaly is present?
3. What further information could amniocentesis provide at 33 weeks, and what are the relevant risks at this stage of pregnancy?
4. With PRUV and reported mild cardiac enlargement, what further assessments are typically used to determine whether the heart is coping adequately?
5. What questions should I ask my fetal medicine team to better understand the likely prognosis and prepare for delivery?

I understand that nobody can predict an individual baby’s outcome from a post, but I would be grateful for a medically informed explanation of what these findings can and cannot tell us.

My 17yr old daughter had a sudden onset of urinary incontinence with complete bladder loss. It started about 6 weeks ago. We started at urology and they did a bunch of tests including ultrasound, ct scan and a cystoscopy. All were negative for any issue. Also started pelvic floor therapy and saw a urogynecologist. They started her in Gemtesa and saw nothing abnormal on their blood tests or internal exam. After a trip to the ER we decided it might be a neurological issue. They did MRI of lumbar and thorough exam and still nothing was abnormal. Neuro thinks it could be Functional Neurological Disorder. but urogyno disagrees and said she would be losing bladder control while sitting or while in bed And it only happens when she stands up or stands too long. Urogyno wants to now do a Urodynamic Test Nov 9 because she thinks it could be a urethra issue. I am at a loss! I don’t know how to help her or who to take her to. She has only gone to her first 2 days of senior year when all this started. She is doing online school and won’t go out or see friends because she doesn’t want to have an accident in front of anyone.
forgot to mention she wears overnight depends underwear with a men’s incontinence pad inside and still leaks through all that and it pours down her legs on the floor.
I am desperate to get her help!!!!!

she is 5”4 weights approx 135 lbs

My female 3 month old baby, that weighs about 11lbs is currently experiencing some rash on her neck, right and left inner elbow, armpits, both inner thighs, but the rash in her inner elbow has gotten worse for the past few days. It started to spread and oozing. Now the rash looks wet with some yellow crust around it. My baby does not seam in distress, still feeding, sleeping normally, just being her usual self. I thought it was Eczema, but now I’m not sure it is anymore.

26F and I slipped stepping out of the shower. I feel mostly fine, definitely some pain from where I hit the ground with my face. Bleeding stopped fairly quickly, I couldn't get a good look inside the wound, though it doesn't appear too deep. Head feels okay and light doesnt bother me all that much (concussion wise).

Do I need stitches? And if yes, can I wait til morning bc all of the urgent cares near me are closed and I dont want to shell out all the money for the ER.

I'm now freaking out little. Is this cancer?

I don't smoke, I never have and I rarely drink- wine around 2-4 times a year. I have had oral sex twice with two different people at different times over 10+ years ago but never got checked for hpv, besides that no other sexual activity. I have had tonsillitis multiple times in my life and when I was 18 I had it 4-6 times in one year.

I natural have asymmetrytl tonsils. Around 14-16 I noticed a couple bumps on the bigger tonsil, this was way before any sexual activity. The bigger bump on the side I think is new but to be honest I'm not really sure. I'm just worried but right now I don't have to money to get it checked out. Should I be worried and freaking out about it? Does it look like cancer?

I am 65M, 145 lb, and woke up with the worst pain of my life in my toe. It seems to look a bit swollen but otherwise okay. It is a stinging, burning pain, under the toenail. I did not bump into anything and have never experienced anything like this.

What could this be? Do I need to go to urgent care? Does the toe look okay to you?

Male black, 40yo is been having these on his body, and the clinic he went told im its a fungal infection and gave him ointment, but surprisingly after the ointment it's getting worse, and spots are spreading to other parts of his body. Anyone know what is happening? What tests should he do?

Hello. I’m the sister of the 15 y/o boy (who almost completed 16) who was in a devastating accident in December 2025 that lead to his brain death within the first week. After almost eleven months of my family suffering to keep him on life support despite knowing that he’s never waking up, he was finally able to rest in peace yesterday afternoon. His heart stopped on its own after ten hours of spiralling and multi-organ failure.

My heart is now at ease, and many thanks to all the medical personnel on this sub and everyone who sent me condolences and prayers, this means much more to me than anyone realises.

Thank you all for your support, genuinely, and I pray that none of you are ever put in this horrendous situation 🤍

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33F. Type 1 diabetes, hypothyroidism. I take long and short acting insulin via MDI. Also take levothyroxine, aderral, and lexapro daily.

I fell and hit the back of my head this evening while ice skating. I live in central time zone and the fall occurred around 7pm (a little over 2 hours ago). I fell onto my back/buttocks first and then my head sort of bounced back and hit the ice. I got right back up and didn’t have any symptoms like blacking out, ringing in my ears, or dizziness at the time. Honestly I felt completely fine other than “ow I bonked my head and it hurt a bit”.

Currently I have no symptoms other than a mild headache where I hit my head. I know I need to monitor symptoms closely for a while and check for any “red flag” symptoms associated with concussions or brain bleeds. However, I live alone and feel a little anxious about having hit my head with no one present to help keep an eye on me, even though I’m having no other symptoms.

I did call my mom and let her know to check on me in the morning.
I’m curious about when I could consider it safe to try falling asleep, assuming I continue to show no other symptoms other than a mild headache.

Male 28, 6 feet tall, 165 lbs, on HCG and testosterone, gabapentin and clonidine, took stimulants recently

I have been feeling a bit of pressure after sex sometimes. Today I went to pee and I pee sitting down because I’m tall and less splatter

It’s been a bit harder to pee at first lately. At least at first. Recently I did a stimulant and it was so hard to pee. It felt like the muscles were seized up

Well today when I stood up, I noticed this toward the front of the toilet bowl. I grabbed it with a tissue

I am wondering if it’s semen, because years ago when I started to have hormone issues I started to get these gelatin like bits in my semen

I’m worried it could be something else. I trust my partner and we have both been tested since we started seeing each other, but still. And if it was a UTI wouldn’t I have other symptoms?

Also I have been ejaculating less lately. It went from 5 a week for months, to 2 the past 2-3 weeks

My girlfriends mum (45F) around 52kg and 5”3 is a heavy smoker and just tonight has had a decent amount of blood coming out of her mouth - looking like a clot had passed after maybe 5-10 mins of some blood coming out of her mouth and filling a few toilet paper scrunches. She spat out a bit of blood and just dabbed the rest off her tongue. I’m very concerned as she is a heavy smoker and also has droopy eyes in my opinion. This photo was maybe 8 mins after the bleeding started, it was very sudden and acute onset right before bed for no apparent reason.

I fear about her health and she came and woke us up tonight (it’s 4am) and at 12am I called an ambulance when it was happening because nearly half a cup to a cup of blood came out and my girlfriend only has her mum and worries greatly about her. The bleeding stopped after maybe 12-15mins but had a tiny few specks at around 20 mins. The ambulance showed up around that mark and they kind of brushed it off - I didn’t mention that she is a heavy smoker, they just asked her what happened etc and blamed it on a nosebleed although it all came out of her mouth - they didn’t do any tests or anything. They said to monitor it and if it gets worse then call them again, but otherwise to go to sleep.

Please help out, quite concerned - terrified that she might have lung issues etc - please let me know if there are any urgent steps that need to be taken, i’m going to try to speak to her about going to her doctor and speaking about this and taking quitting smoking seriously.

F, 21, 5'10 260lb diagnosed with FND and Fibro, taking duloxetine, buspirone, LDN, oxcarbenzipene, and some recommended vitamins (fiber, calcium bc I'm on depo, b12 and magnesium bc I get migraines) (I started basically all these meds 2-3 months ago so they're not the cause of the weight gain I think.)

As you can imagine bc of my assortment of fatiguing disabilities, I'm not super active. I used to live on a college campus and only walked everywhere up and down hills but in the last year i've not been doing that. And while I'm making an active effort to hit the gym more, I'm not very consistent.

I'm concerned with my weight. I have been almost exactly 240 lbs since 8th grade but in just the past 6 months that's increased to 260+. Multiple people have commented that I appear to be getting thinner despite the weight gain, and I have significantly decreased appetite to how I used to eat (it's a struggle to consume the calories I know I need just to get through the day without getting dizzy/irritated.)

I've checked my thyroid a gazillion times while ruling out conditions for my previous diagnoses, and it's normal, but because I have a history of getting really heavy, (bleed through a maxipad in an hour) really painful (can't get out of bed and crying on max OTC dose of Tylenol and Advil at the same time) periods (though they have been very regular. It's also worth noting that I tested to have higher than usual testosterone and have a lot of body hair such as neck/chin hair) I'm concerned about a potential uterine cyst or other complication that may be inflating my weight.

My question is: is this a valid concern or do these things sound normal? I don't currently get my period with depo so I wouldn't be able to tell if things were changing internally.

Tbh if it would help to have test results I can check my binder of health records for fairly recent data. I'm not trying to avoid going to the doctor, just trying to see if this is worth exploring at all.

I (24F 124 lbs, used to be 140+) went for a urine test today and it was this color. I took a picture of it this time because it's been this color more often the past couple of weeks and has a different smell.

Now I drink a lot of water and have been drinking even more lately because I always feel dry and it seems like no amount of water has been helping at all. I have night sweats often, have lost weight and muscle unintentionally, feel cold and tired quite literally all the time, my back keeps hurting on and off, and my heart rate has been skyrocketing into the 130s-150s simply by just standing so it makes me feel out of breath with chest heaviness. These other things have been happening over the past few months but seem to be gradually getting worse. I'm not sure how exactly these have anything to do with it but just wanted to put more context.

Could I please get some insight? Thanks so much!

My father (48M) has bipolar disorder i don't know much more than that because he doesn't like to talk about it. He had a few bad manic episodes when I was a kid and had to go to a faculty for a few months at a time. He hasn't been to one in around 6 years now but he has recently taken in me and one of my younger brothers and he is drinking heavily every night saying it helps him fall asleep. My mom called him recently and when they hung up she asked me if he was manic. I don't have a good answer for her is there any way to tell whether my father is okay or not?

i’m 20F and for the past few months - since i was advised to stop taking the pill (it was causing more issues than it was solving) - i’ve been sporadically having super weird dreams. it’s usually only a night or 2 at a time but it’s always disruptive of my sleep as they tend to transition into nightmares. i’ve tracked it alongside my menstrual cycle and it usually lines up with being before my period starts, but today i had the flu vaccine and when i went for a nap afterwards, i had the same type of dream. im at a completely different point in my cycle to the rest of the times so it has thrown me off a bit.
another issue i tend to have that i’ve noticed tends to be either side of my period is my right knee locks up and tends to suffer more pain on a general basis too. i know there’s been some form of research into female athletes and knee injuries, so im assuming it is linked, but ive never seen anything saying specifically about locking the knee - which is the frequent issue i have.
if anyone can put my (very medically anxious) mind to rest by clarifying id be very appreciative.

This happened a few years ago and all of my primary care/dermatologist doctors that I have asked about this to this day are stumped.

I was 21 years old (female), 145lbs, and 5'5 living in Naples, Italy at the time this happened. I remember waking up one morning with a pounding headache and vertigo. But I'm used to getting headaches so I didn't think anything of it- I took an advil and got on a train to go up to Milan to visit my parents. Towards the end of the train ride I started to get a fever and nauseus.

My headache never went away and it progressed to shoulder and neck stiffness. That night I began to get blisters on the bottom of my feet (see pic for reference) and could hardly walk cause it was so painful. I also got white blisters in the back of my throat and threw up a few times.

I took EVERYTHING- advil, tylenol, muscle relaxer, my mom tried to give me a massage to help my headache neck stiffness but nada. I was bed ridden for 3 days with a fever, headache, neck and shoulder stiffness, throat blisters, and foot blisters.

Then after those 3 days my fever broke and my headache subsided. The blisters peeled and went dark as seen in the photo. Eventually the dark spots turned to callous and peeled off and left behind no visible marks. I went to the doctor the 4th day after this and he said he had no idea and guessed a bug bite. I'm not sure that explanation makes sense but that's all I have to go off of.

I’m a 23 year old female 5’2 115lbs and have had PVCs since 21 years of age. Recently they’ve been more occurring and the chest tightness has been more severe. I don’t have a regular primary care physician so I’m wondering if I should 1. Get blood work drawn at a lab 2. See a primary care physician or 3. See a cardiologist. Idk which to do first. I used to feel the palpitations every so often before bed but now I get them almost all day long and it’s starting to affect my daily life. Please, where should I seek help first? Also I’m unmedicated.

I just noticed this dent on my leg tonight. I was wearing jeans all day and never saw this until I took off my pants just now. What could this be? I'm panicking.

42 y.o., F, 120 lbs., non-smoking, doesn't drink. No medications.