Diseases & Conditions (Health) - 5 July 2006

My husband has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). We never know what is going to trigger an episode. By epsode I mean abdominal cramps, and some heinous diarrhea. It hits within moments of eating. If he eats something one night and has no episode, we never know if two weeks later eating the exact same thing will send his system into fits of IBS. So there are no foods that we know to avoid. Heck, eating some nutter-butter crackers set him off tonight! Some evenings we can't even leave the house because a toilet has to be nearby.
It seems to be a mystery condition. His General Practitioner gave him some medicine to 'stop colon spasms', thinking that would help, but it has done nothing beneficial at all. I'm thinking we need to take him to a Gastrointerologist. But from what I've heard, there is just no cure.

Does anyone else out there have this, or lives with someone who has it. If so, what on earth can be done? It is miserable.

2006-07-05 17:36:22 · 4 answers · asked by momof2kiddos 4 in Other - Diseases

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For diabetics: Anyone taking the new drug "byetta" injectible?

This drug lowers blood sugars, its really helped me, however, along with this drug I take 2 oral meds and I've gained nearly 30 lbs since March, (When I started the shots), my doctor doesn't know what to do either. Any one with advice, or personal experience with this?

2006-07-05 17:32:38 · 8 answers · asked by villazar701 3 in Diabetes

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Is it possible to get herpes if your partner gives you oral sex(w/condom)?

2006-07-05 17:30:54 · 20 answers · asked by jmcfarland2006 2 in STDs

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Why does the tobacco company put harmful and addicted drugs in cigarettes?

2006-07-05 17:29:13 · 13 answers · asked by Bettina L 1 in Cancer

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Can HIV/AIDS be spread through an infected person cooking?

I am just a little concerned because I recently found out one of my coworkers may have HIV. He routinely cooks for our clients and doesn't always wear gloves. Should I be concerned? Two of our other coworker through big hissy fits about him cooking.

2006-07-05 17:19:12 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

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Does anyone know what the side effects can be from having a coumadin (INH)?level of 7.8 instead of 1 to 2?

2006-07-05 17:16:07 · 9 answers · asked by jennhin2000 1 in Heart Diseases

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Is this OCD?

Whenever I start cleaning I ALWAYS have to organize EVERYTHING. Is this OCD?? or something?

2006-07-05 16:51:20 · 12 answers · asked by Christine 2 in Other - Diseases

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Is a cigarrette a drug?

Is a cigarrette a drug, please provide a source? If not thats okay.

2006-07-05 16:49:53 · 13 answers · asked by rawrTOyou 2 in Cancer

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if two people have herpes is it safe for each to perform oral sex on each other?

2006-07-05 16:48:48 · 17 answers · asked by The Great Gregory 1 in STDs

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What makes your thyroid do to HYPOthyroid?

I have been diagnosed HYPO for well over a year, I was sick for over a year before that because no one would tell me what was wrong. I even had my gallbladder removed. Well my question is I have been taking different levels of Thyroid meds for 10 months now. I take ARMOUR 2 grain at present. I am starting to feel as crappy as I did when i started 10 months ago! I have gained ALOT of weight feeling run down and COLD. I was wondering is there something else a doctor should check for when you have HYPO because I think I have something else making my thyroid do this.

2006-07-05 16:40:36 · 9 answers · asked by dazed_and_confused 2 in Other - Diseases

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Who agrees with Kevin Tredaeau on cures for natural diseases?

any testimonies for diseases using natural cures?

2006-07-05 16:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by Jason D H 2 in Other - Diseases

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am i an alcoholic?

Ionly feel attractive when i am drinking idrink 3 days a week and only in the morning am i an alcoholic?

2006-07-05 16:20:14 · 21 answers · asked by pitgirl 1 in Other - Diseases

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i have a cyst on my big toe any home remedies it's really sore can't afford no Dr?

It's Quite Red & it stays in one spot Hubby says it's a Cyst & he thinks the only way 2 get Rid of it is Surgery but we have No Health Insurance any Ideas?

2006-07-05 16:17:43 · 6 answers · asked by sugarbdp1 6 in Other - Diseases

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i need to know the name of bacteria or worm that comes from eating contaminated pork and affects the brain?

2006-07-05 16:04:24 · 9 answers · asked by mamacitainmexico 1 in Infectious Diseases

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What can you eat during Chemotherapy?

I have a realitave that is going through Chemo due to cancer. I have heard of weight gain smoothies but was wondering what works and what will stay down. I have heard what works but i was looking for answers from people who has survived or who is living with it. Thank you

2006-07-05 16:03:59 · 15 answers · asked by lambofan2003 2 in Cancer

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is weed adicting!!?

2006-07-05 16:02:53 · 42 answers · asked by sarah c 1 in Allergies

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I think i have a thyroid problems.?

do these sound like symptoms of a thyroid problem? problems losing weight, irregular periods (every three months for 1 or 2 days), fatigue, not feeling well?

2006-07-05 16:02:51 · 15 answers · asked by LisaMarie* 2 in Other - Diseases

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My blood pressure was 142/99 today the dr told me the top # was great but the bottom # was bad and they wanted

to put me on an additional blood pressure medicine to "target" just the bottom #. Is this reliable information?

2006-07-05 15:57:54 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

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i only get two to three hours of sleep a night. any ideas?

sleeping pills don't work i should be tired but i'm not i work eight to ten hours days what would you do?

2006-07-05 15:55:01 · 10 answers · asked by Fon Webb 1 in Other - Diseases

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is Inderal La a good blood pressure medicine? is 160 mg a day too much?

2006-07-05 15:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Diseases & Conditions - 5 July 2006