Diseases & Conditions - 18 August 2006

I gave up on smoking. my BP is normally low 100/79.i don't exercise. Oftentimes I have shortness of breath. I feel a little chest discomfort oftentimes. Im always sleepy. I'm 5feet5inches tall 170lbs.Im taking imdur30mg daily and therabloc 50mg.& aspirin100mg daily.it's been almost 2 years since my 1st miocardial infarction. 46 years old. I did not undergo cardiac operation. I try to eat less but still a little overweight.

2006-08-18 23:59:31 · 13 answers · asked by ernesto b 1 in Heart Diseases

My marriage is fixed to my lover and its in september.so i want to know if there is any problems if we hav any oral sex...or what all precautions we hav to take care of ourself???Plz reply me soonnnnn

2006-08-18 23:49:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I'm from Bali. Next month I will go to the US for the purpose of surgery. I will be doing my surgery at Shriners Hospital, Tampa.I want to know more specifically about scoliosis surgery there, and your experience about scoliosis... please help me with pleasure, THANKS!!

2006-08-18 23:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by ẄỚҲЁ⅝ 2 in Other - Diseases

Why is complete water-only fasting supposed to be bad for type 2 diabetics? I am 63 years old, and I have been diagnosed with diabetes for about 10 years. I am 5'9 and 245 pounds. Thirty years ago I fasted for 10 days and lost 25 pounds with absolutely no problems. (That is, no problems until I broke the fast with a cheeseburger -- instant nausea!) However, that was long before I became diabetic. Now I am supposed to take pills for my diabetes, but I have quit taking them because they drive my blood sugar way too low ... as low as 32! I would like to rapidly get rid of a lot of weight, and I am considering a long water-only fast. The conventional wisdom is that diabetics should not fast, but I can't find anything in the medical literature that supports that idea. On the contrary, there seem to be studies that show that diabetics have benefitted from fasting or from very low calorie diets. Does anybody have any knowledge or experience with fasting by non-insulin-dependent diabetics?

2006-08-18 23:47:06 · 10 answers · asked by Jim 5 in Diabetes

They told him he could live up to 2 years with medication and if he stops smoking but they also said he has a 14% chance of beating it all together. There are two things he needs to do the doctors told him one he needs to quit smoking and 2 walk. He hasnt even started kemo and he doesnt walk. He continues to smoke. I know he is an adult but he cant drive because of medication plus if he gets caught driving he will be put in jail for 2 1/2 years from so many dui's in the past. He doesnt have a drinking problem anymore however since he cant drive i figure if i got with his wife and me and her made a choice to stop driving him to get his smokes as well as everytime we see a smoke we throw it away. If he wants to kill himself that bad i figure let him walk and at least by that he is doing one thing the doctor told him to do. My question is after a heart to heart if he doesnt take us seriously should i do this? He will be angry and i understand that and im willing to go threw it with

2006-08-18 23:45:37 · 7 answers · asked by Thomas L 1 in Cancer

2006-08-18 23:42:26 · 13 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Skin Conditions

2006-08-18 23:09:46 · 7 answers · asked by mistysky27 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-18 22:58:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have blood and lots of protein in my urine is this a true sign of bladder cancer? I have had alot of test and my next one is to determined if it is cancer.

2006-08-18 22:50:17 · 11 answers · asked by Alone again 3 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-18 22:47:39 · 21 answers · asked by paul w 2 in Other - Diseases

I am getting ready to donate my hair again to this organization and was wondering if anyone else enjoys donating their hair, especially since it means helping someone else. Thanx.

2006-08-18 22:19:49 · 12 answers · asked by spiritcavegrl 7 in Cancer

2006-08-18 22:15:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-08-18 21:21:31 · 4 answers · asked by The One 3 in Heart Diseases

I was recently told I have Pre-cancerous cells in my cervix and my doctor is going to freeze the cells off.

2006-08-18 20:23:12 · 4 answers · asked by preciouz 1 in Cancer

My mom is 59 yrs old and she has arthriritis of both knees...ie both in very bad condition...the doctor suggested getting both knees operated at the same time(4 DAYS apart)...but I read somewhere that recovery is very much delayed in such cases plus it's difficult to do.anyone with any personal or professional experience please help!

2006-08-18 20:06:46 · 14 answers · asked by evil_zenny 2 in Other - Diseases

Needless to say, I mean the semen is from a person who is HIV positive. Also, can a surgeon's blade thats not cleaned properly cause HIV infection.

2006-08-18 19:52:47 · 14 answers · asked by cooldude_alone 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-18 19:45:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i was watching a show today on tv and it was about people who were HIV positive...is being HIV positive the same thing as having AIDS the same thing? if its different...how are they different?

2006-08-18 19:40:06 · 4 answers · asked by the quiet one 5 in STDs

I consumed mercury in the elemental form at around 13 years. Now im 25. i passed most of the mercury in stools. but still i think some mercury would be present i my body. i did not undergo any treatment for this.

>>>1.) I would like to know which medicines and substances to be Avoided and what medicines should i take now to minimize the long term ill effects of mercury poisoning...

>>>2.) As mercury affects nervous system, KIDNEYS, lungs... what care should i take to live longer a healthy life...

I have memory problem.. i dont take things seriously (one of the effects of mercury poisoning - read in a book)...

>>>4.) what are the diseases that i may catch in the long run... please tell me...

>>>3.) also please suggest me the tests i should undergo for the detection of mercury poisoning....

thanks you.

2006-08-18 19:34:26 · 2 answers · asked by paffasd 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-08-18 19:11:37 · 13 answers · asked by Augustblue 1 in Diabetes

2006-08-18 19:04:48 · 4 answers · asked by Alexandra H 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-08-18 18:48:38 · 9 answers · asked by raja 1 in Other - Diseases

i called my surgeon he didnt say it was normal but didnt think it was too important to be seen right away

2006-08-18 18:47:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

it was to tight and i spent the whole time trynna get it in but couldnt.. so after 5 min. i jus stopped... could i have gotten aids from that... PLEASE HELPP

2006-08-18 18:00:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2006-08-18 17:53:58 · 15 answers · asked by nocturnidae 3 in Skin Conditions

I have never even kissed a girl before---so it's nothing sexually related ...but yesterday I did smoke weed, and I shared a pipe to smoke it with my friend. First of all is this related to sharing the pipe with him as our saliva came in contact most likely? I am a bit of a hypocondriac so often times I try to convince myself that I have something when most often I don't. Also up until about 3 weeks I had always brushed my teeth once a day...but in the last 3 weeks I have been brushing anywhere between 2-5 times a day. Is my tongue irritated from the additional brushing all of sudden or is it related to sharing the pipe? There's no way this could be herpes is there? I mean would herpes show up after only a day? If it's not herpes what is it....open up your own mouths, and look closely and tell me if there are tiny red dots---not many just check if you have them, cuz then I'll know that's supposed to be there.

2006-08-18 17:41:07 · 4 answers · asked by silverfox2879 1 in STDs

2006-08-18 17:34:43 · 16 answers · asked by Suzan K 5 in Other - Diseases

please explain i really have 2 kno my friend thinks she got it

2006-08-18 17:27:40 · 13 answers · asked by africanprincess 1 in STDs

I went to the dermatologist b/c i broke out with a few patches of exzema on my right arm, and he gave me this cloderm lotion to use. so i used it and it went away, but it keeps coming back! is there any way to get rid of exzema for good?

i also broke out in a rash on both my arms last week and i dont know what i did. could that be caused by exzema too?

2006-08-18 16:33:07 · 6 answers · asked by mighty_power7 7 in Skin Conditions

The abdominal/pelvic CT scan with contrasts states small foci of decreased attenuation measuring up to 7mm of the liver. Punctate foci of high attenuation of the kidneys and foci of decreased attenuation in the ovary measuring up to 2.2 cm. The patient has a small lump underneath the right ribcage and RUQ pain radiating to the right flank area and all on the right side for about two months. Positive history of cancer. Father had kidney cancer. I am being sent to a surgeon. They would more than likely do a liver biopsy, right? Any opinions? Thanks so much. Getting ansy.

2006-08-18 16:24:40 · 2 answers · asked by jenner76 2 in Cancer