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My five year old has severe egg allergies, as well as allergies to dogs and dust mites, and asthma. We are currently taking Asmanex 50mcg twice a day, and Zyrtec 5ml and albuterol as needed basis.
Our allergist discussed the possibility of allergy shots and their potential benefits. I understand that this requires a significant commitment, as we would need to visit the doctor every two weeks. The most concerning aspect is whether the shots will actually be effective, and if so, how long they will provide relief from the allergy. I also worry that it will be painful for my kiddo to get these shots.

My toddler moves her jaw side to side maybe started a month ago did anyone else’s ? I assume is a toddler quirk or teething first time mum

I’ve been dealing with dizziness for several months and my GP thinks it’s a balance/vestibular issue. I’m currently taking betahistine and I do think I’m slowly improving because I can stand for longer than before.
The strange part is what happens when I move around.
When I walk, do chores, move my head a lot, or sometimes after eating (especially breakfast), I feel really jittery. My heart feels like it’s beating harder or faster, but whenever I check my pulse it’s usually normal and feels regular.
The best way I can describe it is:
My feet feel floaty, like they’re not properly on the ground.
It feels like I’m “moon walking” or like I’m a puppet.
My legs feel shaky and unstable.
I feel like I might drop, but I’ve never actually fainted.
If I lie down, I usually feel much better.
Sitting in a car, I’m usually completely fine.
Crowded places also make everything worse, whereas being outside in fresh air seems to help.
I’m wondering if anyone else with a vestibular/balance problem has experienced this combination of:
floaty feet,
shaky legs,
feeling like you’re walking on the moon,
and feeling your heartbeat more during movement, even though your heart rate is normal.
Did it improve over time? Did vestibular rehab or medication help?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s experienced something similar.

My 3 month anniversary was last week and I had my follow up appointment. The dr said everything looked great. I have a chin strap to help but My wife still occasionally wakes me up and tells me I’m snoring. I wake up and don’t feel very good. Some days I’m as tired or more tired than before I got the machine. The mask I have now is pretty comfortable, I can usually fall asleep pretty quickly. Everything looks good on the apps but I feel blah. Any suggestions?

I check all the boxes for possible causes in the worst way possible. I’m not in good shape. I drink alcohol regularly and have since I was 15. I started smoking weed when I was 13 and went on and off of that all the way up to 6 months ago. I started scycedelics around 13. I’m incredibly anxious about sexual performance because I’ve had this problem for a while now.(I’ll explain that later) The worst of them all is that I was introduced to porn at an incredibly early age. Around the third grade and never really looked back Untill a few months ago.

I had a serious relationship when I was 16. when I lost my virginity I was barely hard enough to keep the condom on. And getting there took a lot of effort. We both figured out I needed a, to be honest, a sad amount of intense foreplay for me to be around 65% erect. I haven’t had any sex since early 17. I fell into the same cycles of porn after the break up. I gained almost 50 pounds. But the one thing I have changed is stopping smoking of weed cigarettes and vapes completely.

I recently started talking with a girl who just moved close to me. Everything is going great and I really like her. Tonight her parents weren’t home and we were making out quite intense. It’s in that way where you know they want to go further. Tried foreplay for an embarrassing amount of time and got absolutely nothing to show for it. I left incredibly embarrassed.

I’m writing this passage to ask if there is any hope for me at all. To reverse the damage I’ve done to myself. I don’t want to rely on viagra or things like it. I know that if she even does give me a second chance I need a major change if it’s not gonna end the same way. This is kinda my last hope before I ghost her and book a doctors appointment.

I have been blacking out for 3 secs after getting up from sofa/bed. It's Been 2 years now..I dunno what to do..I took iron supplements twice a day for 2 weeks but the blacking out hasn't improved even a little bit. PLS HELP!

Hi everyone,
I’m really confused and a bit scared so I wanted to ask if anyone has experienced something similar.
For the past while I’ve been getting episodes where:
When I stand up or walk I feel really dizzy and like I might pass out
My legs feel shaky and weak
I feel hot/flushed sometimes
My balance feels off / like I’m swaying or “sliding” even when lying in bed
My eyes sometimes feel like they can’t properly focus
I feel better sitting or in a car, but worse when standing or moving
Today it got worse so I went to urgent care. They checked my blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar, and temperature and said everything was normal. They told me to follow up with my GP.
Now I’m confused because I still feel these symptoms even though all the tests were normal at the time I was feeling unwell.
Has anyone had anything similar?
What could cause:
dizziness + swaying/rocking feeling
feeling like you might faint when standing
symptoms improving when sitting or in a car
normal basic checks at urgent care
I’m worried but also trying to understand what this could be. Any advice or similar experiences would really help.

Hi everyone,
I’m a 20-year-old woman (160 cm / 46.7 kg) looking for advice or experiences from people who have dealt with PVCs or other types of heart palpitations.
I’ve been experiencing palpitations for about 3 years now. They come and go in episodes. Sometimes I can go weeks without feeling anything, and then they’ll suddenly come back for a few days.
When this first started, my doctor performed an ECG that showed PVCs. I was then referred to a cardiologist who did a 24-hour Holter monitor and an echocardiogram. He told me that my heart itself looked healthy and that my aorta was normal. I wasn’t prescribed any cardiac treatment. I was simply told to exercise more, reduce my stress, and avoid energy drinks, coffee, and tea.
The problem is that the palpitations keep coming back.
Most of the time they feel like a skipped beat followed by a much stronger “thump.” Sometimes, however, my heart suddenly starts beating very fast for a few seconds before returning to normal. During those episodes I often feel the need to cough or take a deep breath before I feel “normal” again.
I know I’m a very anxious person, especially when it comes to my health. My biggest fears are things like cardiac arrest or a stroke, so every palpitation immediately scares me.
As for my lifestyle:
I almost never drink caffeine. I might have a coffee once a month, sometimes even only once a year.
I occasionally exercise, but I’ve noticed I can still experience palpitations even during periods when I’m active.
I probably don’t drink enough water. Most days I only drink about one large glass with each meal.
Recently, I did have a day where I drank both a cold coffee and an energy drink, and my palpitations seemed to return afterwards.
What frustrates me is that every time I see my doctor, the conclusion is usually that it’s anxiety, and I’m offered medication for stress. While I understand anxiety can definitely make symptoms worse, I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience despite having a normal echocardiogram and Holter.
Has anyone else experienced:
PVCs that come and go over several years?
Episodes of a skipped beat followed by a hard thump?
Very brief bursts of rapid heartbeats lasting only a few seconds?
Triggers such as stress, dehydration, fatigue, hunger, or caffeine?
I’m planning to follow up with my doctor again if this continues, but I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences.
Thank you so much for reading.