Diseases & Conditions - 2 October 2006

All I can think to ask the Dr. during pre-op consultation is; "How long will hospital stay be?"

Please help me think of pertinent questions to ask.

Thank you in advance.

2006-10-02 06:33:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I read that a diabetic can donate blood as long as they are in control of the disease and never taken bovine insulin.
My question is does donating blood alter your sugar levels????

2006-10-02 06:21:58 · 27 answers · asked by dethflirt 2 in Diabetes

my feet are so dry they are cracked, the dryness catches the blanket while i am trying to sleep,,, i have used vaslion and wore socks but they will not get any better.i am ashamed of my feet they are so ugly i won't even wear sandels. HELP!!!!

2006-10-02 06:21:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kathy 4 in Skin Conditions

I am going to talk to my doc tomorrow about getting a mammogram. My mom had breast cancer when she died, two weeks ago. My insurance doesn't cover until 35 and then you can only get one mammogram b/w 35 - 39. My insurance will cover it if it's medically necessary. I will pay either way, but I wonder if my insurance will pay for it b/c my mom had the disease.

BTW- I am 31, but I have heard of numerouse stories of people my age dying of breast cancer.

2006-10-02 06:21:32 · 13 answers · asked by hrmom02 2 in Cancer

2006-10-02 06:18:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-10-02 06:16:21 · 8 answers · asked by Raji 1 in Diabetes

I have been to the doctors twice a week to check my high white blood cell count. It is at 24.6. I am not noticabally sick, I don't feel sick. Nothing. My grandmother, mother, and sister have all experienced this too. They never found an answer for any of them, they were tested for everything from breast cancer to lukiema. Now I'm going throught the tests, everything is normal? Any insite would be appericated.

2006-10-02 06:15:00 · 7 answers · asked by jenn m 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-02 06:07:35 · 27 answers · asked by noname 3 in Cancer

Does anyone know how to get rid of opossums. There are two living up on my roof in the bouganvilla and I want them out. Help.

2006-10-02 05:45:24 · 5 answers · asked by No Way 3 in Infectious Diseases

ive noticed that the pain i have the discomfort is from the head of my penis. is very sensitive on one side. the rim looks a little redder than usual..and it burns somewhat if i rub it against something like my pants or touch the sides of the head. there are veryyyyyy tiny bumps they arent like bumps. seems almost like a very tiny rash around the rim. no blisters or anything. but this is whats causin the discomfort and i wanted to know if anyone knows what this is signs of or if it will go away or what...im peeing normaly. my penis is just is a little bit of pain around the rim of the head of my penis. this is only on the left side of the rim if looking down....

2006-10-02 05:20:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Both my husband and I are experiencing this. I am not sure if it is something that is contagious or something that might be in our house creating this feeling.

2006-10-02 05:18:40 · 8 answers · asked by Photo 2 in Other - Diseases

I have been living in pain for several years, basically after seeing many doctors i have recieved no help, after CT scans x/rays etc all that is clear is that something causes my small bowel to get mildly inflammed causing me to get constipated.

My sysptoms are as follows, after having a good bowel movement or after eating certain foods that i dont think agree with me, i start to feel like i have a sour stomache, usually this starts out on the left sid of the body below the rib cage then it turns into severe bloting and cramping, as if i have severe gas, trapped this pain also appears in my arms as well etc this lasts normally about 2 days whereby it ends with diarhea etc, i also get a fever with it but i think thats due to the infection causing the stomache to hurt.. any ways it goes away after the diahrhea, then comes back as if its a cycle or something, i feel some pain relief when taking a hot shower on the area that hurts? is this IBS?

2006-10-02 05:15:51 · 6 answers · asked by knightmoose2000 1 in Other - Diseases

my husband and i want to stop smoking. we dont have the money for paches. but stoping cold turkey is hard. i need help please

2006-10-02 05:12:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2006-10-02 05:10:19 · 13 answers · asked by NE NE . 1 in STDs

It happened 1 time before I went to bed. My body is a little itchy and my skin feels hot. This lasts only about 20 minutes to a half hour and goes away. I know that it can't be a reaction to laundry soap, pets or body soaps. I have type 2 diabetes and an under active thyroid gland. Any ideas?

2006-10-02 05:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2006-10-02 05:06:57 · 15 answers · asked by Spook31 1 in Diabetes

I've been drying my hair using the electric fan about 8 years because it makes my hair look straighter. I don't use the hair dryer because that can cause split-ends. My elders warned me that what i'm doing is dangerous to my health, but i don't know if they were right. So, please help me find the right answer. Thank you!

2006-10-02 04:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by crowseyeview 1 in Other - Diseases

I'm still feeling as sick as I was while I was there, had a colonoscopy on Friday and came home afterwards, I know that can make me feel bad but when do I decide it's time to call the doc since I'm still feeling as bad as while I was there? Hope this makes sense! Thanks

2006-10-02 04:58:41 · 5 answers · asked by janet.marie 2 in Other - Diseases

I have a continousl feeling like i need the toilet, took colofac but they have only reduced the amount of times I go the toilet, the feeling of needing to go is from the moment i wake up until the moment i go to sleep and is SO uncomfortable. There are stomach cramps too and back pain but just need to get rid of the "need to go" feeling! any help???

2006-10-02 04:52:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I consulted a medical doctor and he said "... except through a minor surgery" I don't want to take the surgery.

2006-10-02 04:50:11 · 1 answers · asked by gollar 1 in Other - Diseases

During a recent pysical, I had routine blood and urinalysis done. The tests included a prostate antigen test, urine culture, urinalysis, basic metabolic panel, and a hemogram/blood count through routine venipuncture. Everything tested "normal." Would these tests reveal the presence of STD's?

2006-10-02 04:37:12 · 8 answers · asked by gtrmedasker 1 in STDs

return my calls now that I have been diagnosed, although she has emailed & sent cards. Or is this not a true friend & it's more about their feelings??

2006-10-02 04:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Cancer

2006-10-02 04:26:27 · 7 answers · asked by desirose82 2 in STDs

2006-10-02 04:24:20 · 3 answers · asked by theresa a 1 in Skin Conditions

2006-10-02 04:14:31 · 8 answers · asked by tammy g 1 in Skin Conditions

2006-10-02 04:09:18 · 1 answers · asked by engli s 1 in STDs

If my bloodwork came out fine, do I still need to ask for further testing?

2006-10-02 03:52:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I was wondering if gastritis could make your chest hurt and have bad breath constantly.. and yes I brush teice daily lol

2006-10-02 03:47:33 · 2 answers · asked by Shaneve R 1 in Other - Diseases

I had abdominal pain last month, i figured it was not a menstrual crumps, i heard someone talk about cervical erosion. please help me more to understand.

2006-10-02 03:46:33 · 4 answers · asked by Mamavie 1 in STDs

My mom is 84 and everytime she sits or stands up her blood pressure drops (89/44), she has seen a Dr. but this still is happening. No meds seem to help.

2006-10-02 03:45:06 · 3 answers · asked by jacsan26 1 in Heart Diseases