Diseases & Conditions - 13 August 2006

I had the Flu last Novemember and have had chronic fatigue since. I have had two blood tests that point to Hypothyrodism. I haven't started on meds for it yet because I have also developed serious allergies/allergy-related asthma and I am trying to get that under control first (also started after the flu and thought the chest pain was fatigue related and only after 9mos of complaining, my doctor finally got a clue). I have not had any weight gain so far but I've been told that it happens if the problems with the thyroid go undiagnoised long enough. My only concern about this is because a few of the women in my family have been over weight and it has been such a struggle for them for so many years. I am already struggling with debiltating fatigue and allergies I'm not sure I want to add trying to loose weight to the mix either. What has your experience with hypothyroidism and wieght gain/trying to loose the weight been? Any advice?

2006-08-13 17:55:47 · 16 answers · asked by star p 2 in Other - Diseases

I think they should at least pay a portion of the cost because they have been proven to prevent STD's and pregnancy. (For the most part anyway) They cover other birth control methods, so why not?

2006-08-13 17:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by tamitones1978 3 in STDs

I read somewhere that Red Skelton had something to do with the artifical heart invention. I am trying to find out how much he was involved.

2006-08-13 17:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by justgret 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-08-13 17:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by wrps_sd 1 in Diabetes

like if i still have unprotected sex with my partner abd we both have genital warts can we get another desease or wat happens?

2006-08-13 17:42:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Treated with 7200 cGy radiation for squamos cell cancer T2 of the vocal cord fifteen years ago. I now suffer from radiation damage to the spine, throat problems, risk of stroke due to hardening arteries in neck and at high risk for reoccuring cancer caused from radiation. I'm suffering from neurological problems and suffer from chronic pain on my left side of my body. Doctors don't know much about the effects of radiation and can only tell me the damage will continue but it's unknown how severe. I'm 32 years old and was diagnosed and treated for cancer at 17.

2006-08-13 17:35:43 · 6 answers · asked by Jasmin373 1 in Cancer

2006-08-13 17:19:08 · 3 answers · asked by **** 1 in STDs

i have had it for 2 days now, i have an appointment on tuesday for the group b strep test, do i call monday and give the doctor a heads up about my boil before i take the test on just wait it out until tuesday

2006-08-13 17:02:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i'm 24 years old..and I feel pain in my heart that occurs when i inhale or exhale..is this just a muscle pain?

2006-08-13 17:01:23 · 8 answers · asked by basar 1 in Heart Diseases

I got a burn from cooking, and its hurts very much. I wanted to know if anyone knows if any medication or ice will help. Any info will help.

2006-08-13 16:50:25 · 13 answers · asked by damacios_gurl_20 2 in Skin Conditions

I hear Gatorade is like the worst thing anyone can drink. But out of desperation, I'm looking for what IS good for diabetics to drink that has electrolytes.

2006-08-13 16:47:16 · 24 answers · asked by master_shreadder 1 in Diabetes

2006-08-13 16:45:39 · 13 answers · asked by darlynmsanders 2 in Diabetes

2006-08-13 16:13:17 · 10 answers · asked by secretename 2 in Heart Diseases

2006-08-13 16:13:04 · 5 answers · asked by xraythebarbarian 1 in Cancer

I did not know you could get it through snorting coke.

2006-08-13 16:12:08 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Infectious Diseases

2006-08-13 15:59:31 · 23 answers · asked by komori76 1 in STDs

2006-08-13 15:58:50 · 5 answers · asked by Carole G 1 in Other - Diseases

Anyone here have it? My stepsister just found out she has it, she's an IV drug user. I wondered what percentage of people does it just go dormant in. Also in what percentage does it cause cirrhosis?

2006-08-13 15:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in STDs

What country(not Continent ) That has the higest HIV?AIDS rate per Population

2006-08-13 15:42:18 · 16 answers · asked by robecca_san 2 in STDs

I have psoriasis on my arms leg and scalp...should i expose only the affected parts to sun for sun bath..should i apply any moisturiser before my bath...please provide me some details..thanks in advance...

2006-08-13 15:39:07 · 9 answers · asked by Mayuri 1 in Skin Conditions

my friend already has the disease and we are wondering if it is dangerous to get a tongue ring or if it increases risk of passing along the infection

2006-08-13 15:32:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Through the years, I have had occasional experiences with sleep paralysis. However, over the last few months and weeks it has become more frequent and worsened. Sleep paralysis happens either when getting ready to fall asleep or when waking from sleep. You are awake but cannot move for a period of time. I didn't know this was a condition that many people experienced until I told a relative about it over the weekend. She suggested looking it up, but the more I read, the more frightened I am. Each night I dread going to sleep because I know I will either have this experience just before drifting off, in the middle of the night, or in the morning when waking. Sometimes I try to cry out but can't, and definitely cannot move, but I can see. Sometimes I also can hear things but know they are not real (the other night heard news on the tv, but the tv was not on). If anyone has experienced this, do you know of something i can do before going to bed that might help?

2006-08-13 15:30:57 · 13 answers · asked by smewth-e 2 in Other - Diseases

Recently, my 2 yo son coughes quite badly. esp in airconditoned room. Is it a symptom of asthma? What should I do to prevent it?

2006-08-13 15:21:50 · 17 answers · asked by mama_baby 1 in Respiratory Diseases

This came on suddenly last night. He was airlifted; is conscious; has crying spells; has had bad headaches for three weeks. Is this suggestive of aneurisym or stroke? Any one know. The doctors are not finding anything. The llump at base of his skull came up today. He was not injured or ill.

2006-08-13 15:01:20 · 7 answers · asked by missingora 7 in Other - Diseases

Why does it hurt when I pee????

2006-08-13 14:50:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I am at a loss for words. My visiting 12 y.o. nephew for some unknown reason even to himself, decided to urinate in the bathroom sink instead of the toilet. Both were clean and in perfect working order. I think he did it on a whim- I don't know- But instead of just yelling at him it is gross and disgusting I would like to have some hard facts to throw at him as to why not to do it again. I swear I am stunned. I only have a daughter who to the best of my knowledge has never urinated in a sink. I did make him clean the entire sink/walls/floor- anywhere the urine may have splattered with bleach cleanser.

2006-08-13 14:41:01 · 8 answers · asked by mjo1811 2 in Infectious Diseases

2006-08-13 14:37:54 · 6 answers · asked by redpoohgirl 1 in Other - Diseases

Does it come from black diesease???????

2006-08-13 14:35:57 · 27 answers · asked by candies908 1 in STDs

What is the definiton of Bow legg??

2006-08-13 14:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by LaLa 4 in Other - Diseases

I have no idea what allergies I have. is it possible to discover what allergies you have though science

2006-08-13 14:28:00 · 12 answers · asked by rufus shinra 2 in Allergies