Diseases & Conditions - 11 August 2006

I am 24 and starting chemo for Hodgkins on wednesday. I have difficult but not impossible veins and they reccomend a port. I hopefully will only get six sessions of chemo spaced out every two weeks. I dont want another scar or a port a cath that will show under my clothes etc... so i decided agianst it. anybody have thoughts on the pros and cons of ports?

2006-08-11 11:05:47 · 19 answers · asked by thumbelina 1 in Cancer

I asked my ex many times if he had anything. He got tested and told me that the results were negative. Now I find out that he DID have a disease and just didn't tell me. Can he get in trouble for this? I was even pregnant when we messed around. So not only did he put me in danger,but also my daughter.

2006-08-11 11:01:57 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-08-11 10:56:13 · 2 answers · asked by buddie 1 in Other - Diseases

i have a red bump in the back of my throat too. i'm totally freaked out.

2006-08-11 10:38:47 · 6 answers · asked by againagain0009 1 in STDs

I was diagnosed 10 years ago and I have already changed my diet, I exercise as much as I can but not too often. I think my problem is that my mind works 100 miles a minute and even when I'm in bed at night it takes forever to fall asleep because I think too much. First thing in the morning I'm back at it and I can't seem to control it. I was wondering if anyone else has this problem and if you have any hobbies to control it?

2006-08-11 10:09:00 · 6 answers · asked by SmartyPants 5 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-11 10:02:01 · 5 answers · asked by shoeboy 1 in Heart Diseases

My doctor gave me an Rx for it and I'd like to know what to expect.

2006-08-11 09:57:37 · 2 answers · asked by ? 3 in Allergies

My family doctor recommended I go see an allergist and I am going to go in a few weeks. In the meantime, he gave me a shot of Demerol and it is working very well. Can anyone tell me exactly what type of shots are given for allergies and what the side affects are? I'm allergic to everything, from animal dander to pollen to strawberries! My doctor doesn't usually recommend shots but he said I am an exception. I've never been to an allergist and I'm not sure what to expect.

2006-08-11 09:53:19 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Allergies

2006-08-11 09:49:53 · 6 answers · asked by CELENE F 1 in Skin Conditions

When I touch it it moves around its about the size of a pincel eraser, but when I push on it it makes makes fy leg and foot tingle

2006-08-11 09:45:12 · 3 answers · asked by mradwan101 1 in Cancer

My age is 23.I use to have pain in every weak.somtimes it lasts 4 1 day.some times it lasts 4 severa days.am regularly taking medicine.now the normal pain killers are not working on me.wht should i do?How long can i live?

2006-08-11 09:39:06 · 2 answers · asked by puja 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-11 09:37:33 · 5 answers · asked by hickie 1 in Other - Diseases

I keep getting sick from something! I have been to the ER abouut 8 times in 3 months and admited once already for it. The doctors don't know what it is! I have cramping in my abdominal area and vomiting and back pain! Thay have done 3 CT's on me and all 3 say my intestants are inflamed! But they don't know what it is ! I get new pain pills and sent home! I am going to see a G I doctor on monday or tuesday and I just thought I could see if anyone else has ever had this problem or heard about it. Thanks for your time!

2006-08-11 09:32:59 · 7 answers · asked by theresnothingangelaboutme 1 in Other - Diseases

I read in the news about a 16 year old boy who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, a form of cancer, who does not want to go through a second round of chemotherapy and the state is trying to force him. The first round of chemo left him very weak and sick, and despite initial success, his cancer came back a few months after. His doctor ordered a second round of chemo, but the teenager decided against it and with his parent's support, chose an alternative, herbal treatment. The doctor disagreed with their medical choice and reported them to social services. Now the state is taking them to court, alleging medical neglect, and is trying to take custody from the parents.

Do you think that the state of Virginia has the right to force the 16 year old to take chemotherapy and remove custody from his parents? Isn't the state going too far? Remember, chemotherapy is a treatment, not a cure, and there is no guarantee that it will work.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/08/11/cancer.fight/index.htm

2006-08-11 09:26:21 · 17 answers · asked by Pumpkin 3 in Cancer

2006-08-11 09:15:51 · 9 answers · asked by itsallrelevant 1 in STDs

last night my BF wanted to ask me a personal question..he asked me if it was true that i had multiple sclerosis....i was like WHAT?!?!?!
he got completely embarresed and said nevermind, he must have heard it wrong. when i asked him where he heard it, he said never mind it didnt matter and he wouldnt tell me!!

whats up with that? doeas that mean i have symptoms of MS or is my BF an idiot?

2006-08-11 09:05:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-08-11 09:04:19 · 1 answers · asked by Reicy 1 in Other - Diseases

Every time I have that feeling of pain I become afraid.

2006-08-11 09:02:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I think Hot and Sour Soup kicks Chicken soups booty all over the place. What do you think. Part 2: what do you give to someone that has stomach flu (and therefore can not keep soup down)?

2006-08-11 09:00:55 · 5 answers · asked by admiralgill 4 in Other - Diseases

My family and I were recently visiting DC and found the area around the reflection pond utterly discusting. littered with geese and duck droppings everywhere........ It would seem that this will become a breeding ground for the bird flu..........

2006-08-11 08:54:13 · 6 answers · asked by bpennett48 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-08-11 08:53:37 · 8 answers · asked by Jo 1 in STDs

2006-08-11 08:47:35 · 5 answers · asked by killak 1 in STDs

research question?

2006-08-11 08:37:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

like what ??? thank you

2006-08-11 08:33:03 · 9 answers · asked by Vanessa W 2 in Infectious Diseases

2006-08-11 08:27:32 · 4 answers · asked by Sis #1 1 in Cancer

i got tested and the docter said that i was fine and i wanted to know if there is other std that u cant find by blood or urine test

2006-08-11 08:25:30 · 7 answers · asked by killak 1 in STDs

Seiously, no joke

2006-08-11 08:20:45 · 6 answers · asked by Christian W 1 in Other - Diseases

actullay my mother is having stone in her gal blader.she get pain in her stomach when ever u eat any thing heavy.doctor also saw that liver is not funcationing properly.v went for hepitiest b and c check up and by the grace of Allah at that time the results were negative.all this checkup was done in UAE.here in pakistan when v went for the sergory to reamove stone the doc said there is some problem with the liver.so he sent us to other doc for check up now these doc says some problem with the liver but wot it is they dont say it.and putting my mother on more tests and medicine.can any one plz tell me wot it could be.and if any problem in liver other then hepities is it curable.unfourtunately doc here make money.so v r not getting the exact thing.plz help.i am really worried,

2006-08-11 08:04:44 · 4 answers · asked by mahi 1 in Other - Diseases

Sweating removes toxins from the body and phosphorus, which is a problem with dialysis, this seems like a good way to remove waste and help with dialysis.

2006-08-11 07:45:14 · 4 answers · asked by Kara H 2 in Other - Diseases

If I have unprotected sex and get tested for chlamydia a week later. Would the test show positive if I have it or does it take a while to test positive?

2006-08-11 07:40:25 · 5 answers · asked by @ 2 in STDs