What doctor should I see next for multiple problems?

Question

I have a few health issues- new (last 6 months) and older. I went to PCP for hand rash and tender lump near ear. He diagnosed staph and gave Bactrim and nasal Bactroban. I've been on Bactrim for 11 days w/no improvement. I also have had several asthma attacks of increasing severity over the last week or so. I've never had attacks like this before (only allergy or exercise-induced). I also have an itchy scalp problem that the original doctor didn't see (no time) that could possibly also be staph. Of course, I am not convinced that any of this is staph.

These are the problems:
Tenderness near ear (lymph node?)
Patch of itchy scalp
Little patches of dry skin near eyes
Hand rash (dyshidrotic eczema?)
Back pain
Muscle tenderness in spots
Easy bruising
Insomnia / sleepiness

Things that could be related:
Migraines
Mild depression
Difficulty losing weight (dietician thinks metabolism prob.)

Where should I go next? A specialist? In what? Do I just wait?

Answer 1

i would be evaluated by an acupuncturist or naturopath. take a truly wholistic approach instead of "dividing yourself up" into what only appear to be separate problems. the underlying problem is "energetic" and you are only focusing on the *symptoms*. while i'm not qualified to render a medical opinion, i'd conjecture that anxiety and frustration are very prominent here. in any event the energetic approach will always be of some help, even if you choose to continue with the traditional route. good luck

Answer 2

I think you should return to your PCP with this list of symptoms.