Diseases & Conditions - 14 July 2006

2006-07-14 17:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by skinny diabetic 1 in Diabetes

Did you know that Sleep Apnea is a serious and deadly disease which affects many Americans who aren't even aware of it? The symptoms include snoring, daytime drowsiness/sleepiness, cessation of breathing during sleep, night sweats, morning headaches, loss of concentration and many others. I have lost two friends in the past two years to Sleep Apnea. Both were diagnosed and refused to use their CPAP machines. I was diagnosed in 2000 and use a CPAP every time I sleep.

2006-07-14 17:24:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

When they first came, they were intense maybe 2 every 14d. My doc put me on various meds and finally settled on topamax 200mg. They gradually tapped down to 1 every month or so. But again lately, they have become intense once again and the topamax is not longer working. My doc wants to but me on depakote but I'm really afraid, bc I have always thought it was for bi-polar conditions. I have tried several other Rx's with very little success, he thinks the depakote will work. Has anyone heard of this, and does it work. I am 43yr and I know that it's mainly a hormonal issue with my headaches.

2006-07-14 17:05:38 · 10 answers · asked by nsparky1 2 in Other - Diseases

I have discovered bumps on my genital about 1 1/2 months ago, a few days later I had a blister on my finger thats was 100% clear fluid filled with a little white ball in the middle, I went to the Doctors, they said it dident look like herpes, tested me for everything, HSV1/2 IGg showed (negative) the doctor said I was good, now my lips have been burning in certain areas w/ very slight swelling, and my eye has been hurting pretty bad, Im extremly scared that I have passed this around to all these parts of my body if I have anything. Someone tell me if it sounds like anything please., I dont know what to do, im in the military, my doctors arnt like most. What do I do?

2006-07-14 17:03:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-07-14 16:56:53 · 7 answers · asked by eandjgobills 1 in Infectious Diseases

My Mother has advancing Parkinson's disease and has been given several alternate drugs to control the shaking.
The drugs have worked in some cases, but the side effects are always too bad for her to continue taking them. The doctors don't seem to be able to help her with this.
Has aniyone else been thru this and found a solution....either a new drug...or an alternate therapy....or even a drug that helps curb the side effects (usually she becomes very lethargic or too tired and sleeps all day) Any help or siggestions would be greatly appreciated...
I should add that she is not willing to have surgery to implant a device that may help the problem with electrical impulses.

2006-07-14 16:53:56 · 5 answers · asked by Taoman 2 in Other - Diseases

or can it be something else. My mom got a call that she had a bad mamogram and needs to do an x ray. She is worried. Did anyone have a situation like this and it turn out ok?
thank you

2006-07-14 16:48:34 · 13 answers · asked by janetsernoh 1 in Cancer

I have tingling in my legs, arms, and face for the last month.....and my fasting gluclose is 133.....I am scared....has anyone been through this before? I am 54 and a chocholic.....Please let me know what you think.....Thank you

2006-07-14 16:48:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-07-14 16:35:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I have had skin problems for 4 yrs and been to 4 to 5 dermtogists and my md. They have given me creams and drops of medication for my hair. I have tried antibacterial soap and tar shampoos but my scalp and skin is flaking and driving me crazy. One dr said granulomas Annulare: one told me Dermatis severe: one told me eczema neurotic itching. I need help bad................I thought maybe it was my medications lexapro, lowpressor for b/p lopid for my chlorestrol and I take ativan prn not often

2006-07-14 16:04:48 · 6 answers · asked by Carol H 5 in Skin Conditions

My 78 year old father has had 5 major surgeries to repair a duodenal fistula after RFA to treat primary liver cancer. Has anyone had a similar situation?

2006-07-14 15:59:27 · 1 answers · asked by Tricia G 1 in Cancer

i was told that if you have 1 type of herpes you cannot recieve another type. i am a nurse and i know this to be false but my husband wants to pursue an argument so here goes...

2006-07-14 15:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by jennifer 1 in STDs

I have had dirriaha for about 3 weeks (stop for 5 days then started again) i also have yellowish greenish mucis in my stool. Sometime i just have mucis comming out. I threw up 1time durring this episode.

2006-07-14 15:49:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-07-14 15:38:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

But i am allergic which is a problem since i am going to be a vet tech is there anything other than pills i can do to get rid of it shots or something?

2006-07-14 15:18:50 · 14 answers · asked by kayla_ann_simmons 2 in Allergies

myelocytes are immature leukocytes

2006-07-14 14:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by cellfish 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-07-14 14:52:22 · 5 answers · asked by sfdgsdfgsd s 2 in Cancer

My nephew has cerebral palsy. He recently went on a trip, where there was a lot of woodland, when he came back his lips and face were blue, since then he has been in hospital for over a week. He has lung disease, he had a biopsy on his lung and it came back saying that he has some sort of disease linked with bats! He has not been bitten, so rabies may be wiped out, he is on a respitory machine in and has been heavily sedated. He has a very low immune system. Fungal infection has also been diagnosed. Can someone please shed any light or send links etc. THX DESPERATE!!!

2006-07-14 14:52:10 · 10 answers · asked by ball_cathie 4 in Infectious Diseases

I have shingles of the face--I've posted a couple of times--thanks for the help on those. Can I take a sleeping pill--Ambien----and the meds for shingles? I take Valtrex, Neurontin and a salve in my eye. Also for hbp, diovan, toprol, and hctz. I've developed such burning pain in my neck, shoulder and arm, and a real problem with my eye, feeling like it has something in it which is driving me crazy!
I saw the opth/ and corneal specialist today. Have drops and was told it's only slightly inflamed and only on the outside white area, not on the front and that's good so far.
Tell me this will get better. They seem to think it will, but it takes time. I see the opth again next week. Didn't sleep much last night. Oh, they also prescribed a creme for the pain on my face, neck and arms and it's not available at several stores around,so won't get it until MOnday. So frustrated. thanks
yanksgirl

2006-07-14 14:43:28 · 5 answers · asked by yanksgirl 1 in Infectious Diseases

and still have severe pain? Neurologist that did the testing is now saying I have a mild form even though the pain is severe and disabling

2006-07-14 14:40:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

He is very into sports, motocross, trucks etc. Nothing cheap enough for me to get him. Any suggestions?

2006-07-14 14:28:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

Apartment Complex in Santa Clara, California on two different occasions closed the pool due to kid deficating in pool. What can we do to stop this, not fair to other tenants.

2006-07-14 14:27:46 · 9 answers · asked by my 2 in Other - Diseases

I usually wear a sheepskin condom or cut off the end of a freshly picked lemon from my farm to use as a cervical cap. Just curious if i should go rawdogg cause I think Bessie may have cheated on me with one of our horses while I was at the International Lawn Mower Racing Championship in Istanbul.

2006-07-14 14:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by Jon 2 in STDs

This is a stinging, stabbing, percing pain that seems to travel from one section to another. I get this about five times a year. Sometimes it pretty bad and Im on the floor in pain.
Pain starts in chest below right pecktoral, under ribcage, then travels quickly to right side of the backunder shoulderblade, and quickly to the rear of the right jawbone. This is a stinging, piercing, zapping kind of pain. Moments later, spreads to mid back and larger region in the right chest, more painful and throbbing.
Latest incidents occurring on: 06/28/2006, 06/25/2006, 07/02/2006, 07/14/06, 07/12/06

2006-07-14 14:13:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

on pampers needs complete care to be feed and changed does not walk. She is alert and tries to talk. But does not know anyone. Has very good appetite. Doctors have given up on her with therapist. Need any advise or directions to professional people that can help her in this situation. She is on medicad. Only 28 years old and has a 9 year old son.

2006-07-14 14:07:31 · 1 answers · asked by rodriguez7749@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Diseases

if a girl swallows the sperm of an infected guy. Can she get infected?

2006-07-14 13:42:48 · 11 answers · asked by mjluvfitness 3 in STDs

I go to bed real tired at around 11pm, and im usually still awake at 4, 5, 6 even 7 am.

Ive taken a fortnights worth of sleeping pills, the first 2 got me off, and the rest its just been the same, wide awake, going crazy until the postman comes.

How can i swith my brain off at night??

Is it common not to sleep with sleeping tabs???

2006-07-14 13:42:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

My brother had a heart attack. He's still young. The doctor said that part of his heartwall is damage. I wonder if the damaged is permanent. Before his heart attack he complaint of a chest pain and he had ECG test and to my surprise the result of the ECG is good and normal they were not able to pick then up and after a fews months later he had a heart attack. I just want a bit more explanation.

2006-07-14 13:41:50 · 7 answers · asked by Precy G 2 in Heart Diseases

2006-07-14 13:30:49 · 6 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Diabetes

2006-07-14 13:29:51 · 7 answers · asked by jai_dayal 1 in Heart Diseases