Diseases & Conditions - 25 July 2006

My daughter has a serious staph infection starting in her finger. It's running up her right arm, causing her arm extreme pain and has caused the lymph node in her underarm to become swollen. I took her to the doctor and started her on the prescribed antibiotic as well as soaking her finger in domesboro. He also drained some puss from her finger.
But never suggested what to do about her arm pain. What can I do to ease the pain in her arm?
It hurts when she moves it up and down.

2006-07-25 13:51:39 · 4 answers · asked by Carla N 2 in Skin Conditions

2006-07-25 13:46:52 · 12 answers · asked by allyflowerpower 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-07-25 13:44:44 · 20 answers · asked by LAWRENCE L 1 in STDs

Hey everyone out there thonk about it-when you die your body no longer needs your organs but other people do! I see 1st hand almost daily the need for organs, and bone marrow donors. Most of the people I meet are children and it's great to see them get a new lease on life although I always feel for the family on the other end too. Recycle yourselves so when you die many parts of you live on & on & on. Thanks!! and God bless anyone who is or becomes an organ donor.

2006-07-25 13:42:20 · 6 answers · asked by PROUDJEW 4 in Other - Diseases

I met him 3 months ago and within the first week he told me he was HIV+. I admit i was scared as all hell from the outset. I,as far as i am aware, am HIV-. I love him, and i know love conquers all, but im still scared. Has anyone/is anyine else in the kind of relationship. is it working for you?

2006-07-25 13:40:12 · 13 answers · asked by Paddy 1 in STDs

My sister was just diagnosed.

I know that this disease eventually leads to death.
How long will it take for her to die? I want to cherish every moment.

Also- is there a special school for kids that have HIV, or do they have to be homeschooled so they don't give it to other kids at school?

Please help me!!! I am very depressed!

2006-07-25 13:36:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-07-25 13:33:49 · 18 answers · asked by mizchulita 3 in Skin Conditions

I am twenty years old and I have recently not been feeling well (for about a week or so). I have not quite felt right and I have had frequent spells of bad nausea. When i dont feel nauseated I feel very "off-balance" and almost dizzy like. In the past few days I have had a loss of appetite as well. Recently I began having a dull pain in my pelvis right where my ovaries sit and if I push down on my pelvis is almost feels hard or inflammed. About a year ago I had very similiar symptoms for about a week and then I had an appendectomy. I feel like my body is giving me the same signs as it did before. After researching over the net I have linked many of my symptoms to ovarian cancer symptoms. Could it be possible that at only 20 I could have developed ovarian cancer? Im not sure if I am just nervous and overreacting but I want to be cautious. Im a college student and I made an appointment at my student health center tomorrow... any advice would help! Thanks

2006-07-25 13:33:32 · 7 answers · asked by lmf244 1 in Cancer

I Was Wandering If Anyone New What Pink Eye Was Because I Have A Silght Case Of It.I Dont Even No Where I Would Of Gotten It? But I Only Have It In My Right Eye Not My Left. And The Sun Really Bothers Me To The Point Where I Cant Even See. Just Wandeing Because It Came On With In 2 Days

2006-07-25 13:08:51 · 14 answers · asked by mks 7-15-02 6 in Other - Diseases

2006-07-25 12:58:59 · 5 answers · asked by lolo 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I ordered the medication about a week ago. They didn't even use the correct check # that I faxed.

2006-07-25 12:53:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

it is between my stomach and my back about 3-4 mm in length it has irregular borders and it is different colors purple, yellow, etc i have never seen it before and today is the first time. i called my doc and i got an appt on tues but is that to late to wait i am a little paranoid, does anyone know what the signs are or what this could be.

2006-07-25 12:36:30 · 11 answers · asked by cheri3rn 2 in Skin Conditions

I have shooting pains in my feet is this normal for diabetic's? What can I do to relieve the pain? Is it caused by something I am eating or drinking that I shouldn't be?

2006-07-25 12:20:57 · 21 answers · asked by Tricia 2 in Diabetes

they put a stint sp* in to drain everything, but the kidney is still infected. How long until it is better? and when do you think she will be out of the hospital? thanks!

2006-07-25 12:15:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

apparently u are only to use this pill short term, well i have been on it for over 10 years and would like to get off it now,,,,,,i get heartburn as soon as i skip it .
i have gerd and esohigitius.
i get heartburn even if i dont eat.

2006-07-25 12:13:41 · 9 answers · asked by pinky 3 in Other - Diseases

2006-07-25 12:12:50 · 7 answers · asked by howlettlogan 6 in Diabetes

My mom has alzeihmers disease. Our family is grieving but I want to prepare for the days that she won't remember us anymore. Anything I can do, such as find out things she liked in her childhood , her favorite foods etc so when she no longer remembers I can visit her with things to comfort her.

2006-07-25 12:06:17 · 6 answers · asked by At the seashore 2 in Other - Diseases

can I bum a cigarette?

2006-07-25 12:02:58 · 9 answers · asked by Astro Gurl 3 in Other - Diseases

My Son is 5 and was diagonosed with ADHD. We have tried Adderall , it helped, but it supressed his appetite too much and we switched hm to Strattera. That doesent work at all he is all ove the place all of the time. He is starting Kindergarten in a few weeks and I am afraid of his teachers seeing this as a bad child, which he is not, we have raised him to be respectful and have good manners. He is just too hyper at times and dosent always think about what hes doing. Any suggestions on a different medication or tips with dealing with him. I know of other ADD meds, and I am not a big fan of Ritalin. Our ultimate goal is to get him under control w/o meds.

2006-07-25 11:42:33 · 16 answers · asked by Big Z 1 in Other - Diseases

My pills are getting stuck, soft foods hurt to eat, and it causes chest pain mid sternum.

2006-07-25 11:40:31 · 9 answers · asked by hotgrl4u17 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-07-25 11:34:39 · 14 answers · asked by jack f 1 in Other - Diseases

I need to ask where on the web i can find info about Methinfedamenes.My wifes girlfriend thinks her husband is on it.

2006-07-25 11:28:58 · 17 answers · asked by ANNICE A 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-07-25 11:19:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-07-25 11:18:57 · 10 answers · asked by lorna p 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-07-25 11:07:55 · 6 answers · asked by tydyvision@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Diseases

I've already gone to 3 different doctors at my clinic, I keep getting cold sores every few months, and they always say something with a reason saying why they wont test me for herpes (HSV -1)

Either, I need to have a sore
Its not necessary
or not to worry about it because "everyone" has it, and I should only worry if its on my dick.

So, questions comments difficulties? This isn’t normal is it…

2006-07-25 10:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by D 4 in STDs

2006-07-25 10:47:25 · 9 answers · asked by victor b 1 in Other - Diseases

I had this most of my life. I am over 40. I have had fatigue issues most of my life too. I think this is related to my fatigue. My blood sugar has always tested normal. I have asked many doctors this question. No doctor has ever provided an answer.

2006-07-25 10:43:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I HAVE CAUGHT CHICKEN POX TWICE. THE BRIDE HADSNT HAD CHICKENPOX, AND IS WORRIED ABOUT HER HEN NIGHT INCASE I PASS ANYTHING ON TO HER. wHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF ME DOING THIS?

2006-07-25 10:32:50 · 5 answers · asked by nclrddll 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-07-25 10:30:19 · 2 answers · asked by rj 1 in Other - Diseases