Diseases & Conditions - 26 September 2006

I have the beginnings of a stratchy throat and stuffy ears...several of my co-workers have bad colds already and I'm worried I might be getting it as well. I'm in a wedding on Saturday and I need to be healthy!! Any tips on keeping this sickness away?

2006-09-26 02:09:21 · 11 answers · asked by lucybelle 3 in Infectious Diseases

I've had this for years on one of my big toes. It seems pretty mild as it doesn't cause any discomfort and hasn't spread, it just makes my toenail look white.
However it started after I injured that toe - I dropped something heavy on it and it was bruised/bleeding underneath, I guess that's when the fungus invaded. I've recently injured the big toe on my other foot (out mountaineering) and am worried I'll get the fungus on that toe as well so I've decided to take measures to finally get rid of it!

What can I do? I did go to the doctors once and got tablets that I took for 3 months that had no effect. The doctor was reluctant to give me more due to their potential adverse effects. I've seen other treatments - home remedies, creams, etc., but what is most effective?

I had a look in my chemist and couldn't see anything. I've seen some stuff online but don't want to fork out money over the 'net for something that may not work.

Any advice?

2006-09-26 02:08:23 · 14 answers · asked by reddragon105 3 in Other - Diseases

2006-09-26 02:05:55 · 10 answers · asked by rodmanbig 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-09-26 02:02:24 · 19 answers · asked by luan r 2 in Infectious Diseases

My best friends mother found out 3 weeks ago she had stage 4 colon cancer they did surgery yesterday, she removed part of her small intestine and all of her female organs, b/c it had spread to there...He didn't remove the lymph nodes around that area b/c he said it didn't matter...He says he can't tell us anything until he gets results back from some test. He said this is a very aggressive cancer and she would have to fight it very aggressive with chemo. We kept trying to ask him questions but he said he could not answer them at this point. We just want to know what we are facing, can she beat this? What is the best case scenerio? If the chemo doesn't respond, then what? How long do we have w/her...weeks, months, years....will it return....so many questions...no answers....we just want someone to shoot it to us straight....if you can help i would greatly appreciate it...

2006-09-26 01:59:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2006-09-26 01:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by robert_william73 1 in Cancer

My mom is suffering from a stage 3 breast cancer. Right now she has been suggested to undergo chemotherapy > operation > chemotherapy > radiation. Its a prolonged treatment in allopathy. I have heard about siddha and ayurvedic treatments for breast cancer patients. Can someone give me details or point me to doctors who are experts in handling such cases?
Thanks in advance

2006-09-26 01:15:58 · 3 answers · asked by Duskpony 1 in Cancer

2006-09-26 01:12:17 · 12 answers · asked by *slacker* 1 in Cancer

If it is a coldsore, does that mean that I will for sure get it? How long will it take to show up if it is?

2006-09-26 00:24:16 · 15 answers · asked by purple_rose131 2 in Infectious Diseases

2006-09-26 00:23:57 · 21 answers · asked by dinnex 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-09-26 00:10:08 · 13 answers · asked by sandawn4200 1 in Respiratory Diseases