Health - 11 July 2006

Multiple systems are begiinning to fail. He has dysphagia and has already had one pneumonia bout. He is verging on CHF and has atrial fibrillation. He has difficulty walking and dressing himself is quite problematic. Short term memory is shot (NONE)

He is at home (I'm the son and caretaker) and seemingly happy. There is the occasional agitation when he is aware of mental deficit. He spends most of his time dosing, napping or outright sleeping. The rate of failure is alarming. Two years ago he was in charge and mostly effective and capable. He is now not competent for anything..

So, is he happy? How do I tell? If he is happy, then I should do all in medical power to keep him around. If not, then not. These are not questions that I've ever dealt with before, so I need help. Thank you for that help.

2006-07-11 12:49:22 · 17 answers · asked by curtputnam 1 in Other - Diseases

My husband's been on Long term disability for awhile and is driving me buggy.

2006-07-11 12:48:41 · 24 answers · asked by ? 6 in Mental Health

I'm not here to make cruel jokes or poke fun at anyone, so please don't take it that way. It's merely a scientific question.

2006-07-11 12:47:37 · 12 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Mental Health

2006-07-11 12:46:57 · 2 answers · asked by L B 1 in Women's Health

2006-07-11 12:46:35 · 2 answers · asked by brandonlee320 2 in Other - Health

I'm just under 5in. is that ok ?

2006-07-11 12:45:44 · 26 answers · asked by Evon 2 in Men's Health

they said my blood sugar was high i need to go next week to talk
to doctor do i have to worry

2006-07-11 12:45:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

can anyone tell me what to do right now? my problem is that i'm cramping real bad because I'm in my days and I DON"T take any pill at ALL. PLEASE recommend me something to do right now instead of taking a advil or something else because i don't take pills.

2006-07-11 12:44:10 · 13 answers · asked by ~ceci-y-coco~ 3 in Women's Health

Your xyphoid process.

2006-07-11 12:44:02 · 8 answers · asked by Sanitizer 6 in Other - Health

2006-07-11 12:41:40 · 15 answers · asked by hollaqueen 1 in Injuries

What truely causes feminin itch? I've already ruled out sex because i am a vergin.

2006-07-11 12:40:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

What specific exercises should I do to get "ripped" ? Do push ups help alot? I don't know if I should start going to a gym or what. Are they worth it?

2006-07-11 12:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan H 2 in Diet & Fitness

has anyone try this with dmso to cure anything?? arnica oil mixed with or castor oil, get deep into the body to eat scar tissue ect....

2006-07-11 12:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

If gun makers knew the names of the people they kill would it make them stop the killing?

2006-07-11 12:38:12 · 11 answers · asked by wiki 1 in Injuries

2006-07-11 12:37:19 · 3 answers · asked by Nadia Swiftwards 3 in Diet & Fitness

I was wondering if trimspa or slimfast or both together would work i weigh 200 lbs and im 15......thats too much my ideal weight is 140-150 maybe even less

2006-07-11 12:36:53 · 17 answers · asked by Simply_me 2 in Diet & Fitness

My new goal is to lose weight before my 21st bday. So my plan is to eat lil meals. My plan is to eat 200 calories ever couple hours 5 times a day. Which equals out to 1000 calories. Is that a good idea to lose weight??
I know before i put on these ten pounds i used to eat alot less, so i would imagine just going back to that amount will make me lose weight.
Am i right?? or is this to many calories, should i switch to 800 calories??

2006-07-11 12:32:15 · 4 answers · asked by KC 4 in Diet & Fitness

I have had anemia for a long time, and my docs have always just told me to take iron supplements. However, there has never been a significant increase in my hemaglobin/hemacrit levels; there have been slight increases, but nothing that is permanent. Additionally, my RBCs are slightly microcytic. I am religious about taking my iron supplements, and I take them with orange juice. I am concerned because I am tired, I have trouble concentrating, I have chest pain occasionally that is really bad when I take a deep breath, my skin is pale, when I get sick I have trouble fighting it off, I get dizzy often, I get cold easily, and basically I am just tired of being sick and tired. My doc is a tool and he doesn't listen to me, so I am seeing another doctor soon, but I am concerned because my son is also anemic, so I want to make sure I know what I have so that I can help him.

2006-07-11 12:32:04 · 10 answers · asked by Angela R 2 in Other - Diseases

I'm going to start wear linses. I don't go to doctor cause i know my eyes. What company and what the name will be better? I have eyes with -3,5 both

2006-07-11 12:32:01 · 2 answers · asked by Veronichka 2 in Other - Health

2006-07-11 12:31:58 · 17 answers · asked by Road Trip 3 in Mental Health

Is there any good vitamins out there for Autism and what are they?

2006-07-11 12:30:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-07-11 12:30:01 · 27 answers · asked by friends_np_pencil 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-07-11 12:28:48 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Mental Health

Seen them for a year.

2006-07-11 12:27:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-07-11 12:26:42 · 9 answers · asked by Fun and Games 4 in Other - Health

I am like 5"1 and weigh 135! My stomach is probably carrieing like 10 pounds! It's so bib and rolly! I need a flat stomach before school starts! My school starts Aug. 8th! Which is like 3-4 weeks! I NEED a flat stomach! Help!

2006-07-11 12:21:08 · 5 answers · asked by Lauren 2 in Diet & Fitness

My sugar reading one hour after loading up myself with wheat spaghetti was 166 and I felt sleepy. Then it went down to 92 after one hour again. Am I considered diabetic?

2006-07-11 12:19:28 · 6 answers · asked by confused 2 in Diabetes

remember when cling film first came out, we used to put it in the microwave but then we found that it was the wrong type and was canceragenic so they manufactured a microwave safe cling film.

Well they need to do the same for all areas where plastic, nylon, polythene etc gets hot.
There is alot of cancer in this world but there is an awful lot more plastic.
x x x

2006-07-11 12:19:03 · 5 answers · asked by pa1mcd 4 in Cancer

I am Bi Polar with Depression and Anxiety issues. I am on medications that arent seeming to help me right now. I am 29 years old. My heart hurts so much because i just need something-anything to fill up the lonely spot. Ive tried church and i go to counseling. I feel like I am just whining but I really need some support at this time. Please help me.

2006-07-11 12:18:14 · 14 answers · asked by sunshine 3 in Mental Health

My back is injuried and I need L4 L5 Lumbar bi-lateral laminectomy and L5 foraminatomy

2006-07-11 12:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by matthew f 1 in Injuries