Diseases & Conditions - 13 June 2006

I've read details from one extreme to the other. Some say it's going to be a deadly epidemic and to start saving non-perishable food and water as we'll be trapped in our homes and others say that if your a normal healthy person, the chances of you contracting it are slim. Any thoughts?

2006-06-13 06:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by Deggie 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-13 06:52:54 · 6 answers · asked by isaac a 3 in STDs

2006-06-13 06:47:53 · 9 answers · asked by fulldex 1 in Diabetes

My brother is 26 yrs old. SInce birth, he is handicapped due to myelomeningocele. Is there any way to cure it/ rehabilitate him?

2006-06-13 06:47:02 · 6 answers · asked by rajesh_ds77 1 in Other - Diseases

I am a 56 year old man, on disability for back and neck problems. I take care of my 87-year old father.

I have torn the rotator cuffs of both my shoulders and a surgeon says , after an MRI, that I need surgeries--two of them, left first, right later.

Right now, I am mildly inhibited only. I can still bathe, dress, and do basic household tasks. I even pull the start cord for my dad to mow the lawn.

But I cannot push even pillows or clothing up onto a shelf above my head in the closet. And I have mild difficulty in putting clothes out to dry on a clothesline.

I know that all surgery is risky.
I am a recoering alcoholic, too, so I hesitate to go under general
anesthesia. I also hesitate to have to wear slings or cats on my arms for weeks or months, temporarily becoming more "disabled".

What do you think? If you are an M.D., great, please respond. Or, if you have had this type of surgery and wish to report your results with it, I'd like to hear from you.
No abuse!!

2006-06-13 06:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by DinDjinn 7 in Other - Diseases

2006-06-13 06:37:16 · 4 answers · asked by Samba Queen 5 in Other - Diseases

This person is being treated by a doctor with little results. It has been about a year now and drags on. Anyone out there that has had this problem or know of some one with the same problem and was able to get rid of the parasites. Any help or suggestion?

2006-06-13 06:34:40 · 7 answers · asked by Hubby 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-13 06:33:56 · 21 answers · asked by nikhil j 1 in Skin Conditions

I have a sunburn that is killing me. I got it on Saturday and it is mostly hurting on my shoulders. It's still really hurting. It's starting to blister. I've put vinegar on wash cloths and put it on my shoulders, and I've also used Aloe Vera. Now when I use the vinegar, it hurts so I don't do that anymore, and it's too sensitive to put more Aloe Vera on it. What can I do?

2006-06-13 06:30:58 · 14 answers · asked by Gryphon 1 in Skin Conditions

dont giv me crap pls..

2006-06-13 06:29:50 · 14 answers · asked by khushu 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-13 05:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by nicole24 2 in STDs

no pills or medications involve, no side effects

2006-06-13 05:03:38 · 13 answers · asked by Rey B 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-06-13 05:01:02 · 12 answers · asked by Deal with it! 3 in Other - Diseases

2006-06-13 04:58:39 · 9 answers · asked by daar j 1 in STDs

like Strep a and I think there is a strep c and g

2006-06-13 04:49:33 · 4 answers · asked by chitown_lovebird 1 in Infectious Diseases

My 11 yr old was diagnosed a year ago. At first the surgeon she was referred to at Arkansas Children's Hospital said she would have to have surgery eventually and that bracing wouldn’t do any good. Her curvature is about 70 %. When we went back for her 3 mo check up it had not progressed since her last visit and he said if it stays at 70% we would only operate for cosmetic reasons. By the way her surgeon is world renowned and has been on discovery channel. So, has anyone been through this that will offer some advice? The surgery is 8hrs long, putting a steal rod and pins in my child’s back scares the (bad word) out of me! but I don't want her to be made fun of or have an old lady hunch back when she's 40. What to do?

2006-06-13 04:15:44 · 2 answers · asked by Lakin J 3 in Other - Diseases

i have swelling umder my right ribcage i think its near my liver it feels like muscle mass and i throw up and get nausious no pain and have to move my bowels alot and the nausiousness is way up above my belly button almost in between my breast bone

2006-06-13 03:58:52 · 17 answers · asked by puff 1 in Other - Diseases

Cancer is very hard to live with when you are the person with it. But seeing a love or a patient going through the radiation and the chemo . Losing weight, losing their hair, not being able to eat and getting up everyday for your treatments. I have been in this line of work for the last five years and it does not get any easier to deal with. But I am so very glad that I chose to work with cancer patients because it is a very rewarding career to be in. I love taking care of my patients. Be able to bring a smile to a person's face or to hear them say thank you for being here for me is so wonderful and it makes you feel so good on the inside. But to see a love one go through this is even harder. So that is why I say it is not easy to tell someone that you are close to that the other one may die soon is a real challenge. But some how I got get the strenghth to do it.

2006-06-13 03:50:46 · 14 answers · asked by BABY GIRL 1 in Cancer

2006-06-13 03:46:30 · 11 answers · asked by Michelle T 2 in Diabetes

2006-06-13 03:37:09 · 4 answers · asked by Buff Is Gone 2 in Other - Diseases

He was diagnosed two years ago and he has such a poor attitude on life. I'm struggling with the teen age problems as well as trying to get him to control his numbers. He constantly has to be reminded to check himself and when I do he smarts off to me. When I'm not around to remind him he always forgets. The Doctor he last saw was very agree and said she would not waste her time with someone who doesn't want to take care of himself. The sugar is already affecting his bones. Any suggestions on how I can get him to see the light? Many family and friends have repeatedly tell him what the results of him not taking care of himself would be. I see him dying at an early early age and it tears me apart. HELP!!!

2006-06-13 03:14:37 · 15 answers · asked by candyzaqt 1 in Diabetes

2006-06-13 03:01:42 · 8 answers · asked by acer67razer 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-06-13 02:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by rabuca 2 in Heart Diseases

Also experience anxiety and panic attacks. Could I have MVP?

2006-06-13 02:42:58 · 5 answers · asked by EliandI 1 in Heart Diseases

If pharmacies are supposed to be about keeping healthy and healing illness, then why do they sell cigarettes? Do they want people to get cancer and other diseases to increase drug sales?

2006-06-13 02:31:34 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2006-06-13 02:19:15 · 8 answers · asked by fresh_dev 1 in STDs

my mothers an alcoholic and now both of her feet are swollen is that an symptom of the psorosis liver

2006-06-13 02:18:49 · 7 answers · asked by Darlene B 1 in Other - Diseases

one of my friend had oral sex wid 2-3 gals n sex also,is it harmful 2 smooch such a guy?

2006-06-13 02:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by khushu 1 in Infectious Diseases

One of my friend who is 24 yrs old and dont have any bad habits(smoking,drinking).He is suffering from Chest pain for one month.He consult about this to two doctors.One of the doctor is cardiologist and took ECHO,Blood,ECG test.After seeing that doctor told ECHO and Blood test are normal but there is variation in ECG and doctor advised to go for Tread Mill Test.Second doctor who is an MD after seeing the report he told it is due to valve expansion.Whether my friend have to consult some other doctor or he have to go for Tread Mill Test.

2006-06-13 01:53:07 · 3 answers · asked by ncj_r 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-06-13 01:50:24 · 12 answers · asked by glads313 1 in STDs