Diseases & Conditions - 6 October 2006

they took a blood test and told me this today and that more test had to be done, i did not think much of it at the time of the call because my kids was acting up but what did they mean by this?

2006-10-06 18:11:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

Every so often the skin on my elbows start to get hard and then it starts to become scaly and itchy. I went to kaiser and they said it is ezcema and didn't want to diagnose further.

However, I have friends who have ezcema and its not the same. I started to try self treatment and have found a way to get rid of it for at least 2 or 3 years at a time. That is, it will come back every 2 or 3 years which is much better than every other month. The secret is that I place my elbows over a red hot stove top until I can't stand it anymore. Doing this a couple of times a day has killed whatever is under my skin but not permanently. What could it be? I would love to get it out of my system permanently.

2006-10-06 18:10:00 · 2 answers · asked by thepinky 3 in Skin Conditions

while dreaming stomach starts turning, then ok to very uncomfertable. which wakes me up very confused with an extreme anxiety attack. its only happened about 4 times in my life but extremely scarey. i dont even know if its anxiety, im not worried about anything imparticular. seems more like a chemical thing

2006-10-06 18:05:55 · 4 answers · asked by dj h 2 in Heart Diseases

I know the risks involved, etc. I know that I'll have to have it done again someday. I've been dealing with the pain since I was 11 and it has just become unbearable at this point. I'm wondering how long recovery will take. I am also wondering if I can participate in kickboxing again. I've been unable to kickbox for the last 3 years due to the pain. Will I be able to live a "normal" life or will I still have limited mobility?

2006-10-06 18:00:26 · 9 answers · asked by Lynda M ♥ 3 in Other - Diseases

It's on top and on bottom,I been having it for months, it bubbles up a little and itches like crazy. What is it and how do I get rid of it.
Here is what it looks like..
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2006-10-06 17:55:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

was wondering if anyone knew how much vaginal/fluids & semen would be required for infection to take place. Can the infection take place even if no visible fluids are found on penis after the intercourse. Also, is it possible that HIV hides in nervous systems or lymphnodes and not reproduce antibodies. Then, once it comes out in blood, antibody production begins. Can this be a cause of late seroconversion.

2006-10-06 17:52:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2006-10-06 17:43:01 · 9 answers · asked by Susan 5 in Diabetes

problem is that i have one proposal. totally arrange i only saw him once , what should i do. he is 36 yrs old male, and he does not know that i am diabetic?

what would i do?
kindly suggest me

will my family inform his family that i am diabetic or not?

2006-10-06 17:37:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-10-06 17:23:35 · 9 answers · asked by Y 2 in Cancer

She lost from May this year 18 kg(39.6 lbs).What ever she eat she throws-up.She is only 17 years old.I took her for a breathing test, the doctor said she has Helicobacter Pylori and gave her antibiotics,she is feeling a little better, but not much. Would it posible that she would be throwing-up so much from this bacteria? Thank you.
Worried aunt

2006-10-06 17:19:48 · 10 answers · asked by Dragica 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-06 17:16:21 · 2 answers · asked by mUcHaZ_fUeRzA 1 in Other - Diseases

for 2 months with sepsis and Ards. Is it possible that she lost any memory during this time? she has a trach ventilater in her throat is there any thing for us to do so we can avoid her getting upset with us when we don't know what she is saying her teeth are not in her mouth and the nurses don't know either

2006-10-06 17:13:25 · 6 answers · asked by Terri L 2 in Respiratory Diseases

my grandmother had chemo for lung cancer...now she is forgetting a lot of things....someone said she may have chemo brain and i just needed to know what that is and how to get a cure for it... and how to contact Ellen Stovall.

2006-10-06 17:07:40 · 8 answers · asked by roy m 1 in Cancer

Because, it is the first time that i did have sex to a stranger, and worried that i might get an HIV virus or even other sexually transmitted disease. Just want to get some information regarding these, because i'm really bothered, because i dont even know how safe a condom is. What should i do? because the next day after having sex with that pick up girl, i feel so unconscious and paranoid, about my health status now. Hope someone can provide an answer. Because after that incident, i promise myself not to do it again. Because i dont want the feeling after that.

2006-10-06 17:05:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

My father quickly developedd ARDS after his first chemo treatment about 8 weeks after his colon cancer surgery.

2006-10-06 17:02:57 · 2 answers · asked by Tomasi 1 in Cancer

I have genital herpes and have had it for about 11 years, and heard about a possible vaccine for herpes and was wondering if it cures it or just prevents uninfected people from getting it.

2006-10-06 17:00:07 · 17 answers · asked by Dragon 1 in STDs

Im about 18 & i've had scoliosis since I was like i the 3rd grade, but now that im in college I've been having to carry around a backpack and im getting back pain.. Any suggestions?? and if you have it what are some things that get you more motivated to exercise and not think about it so much. Thanks

2006-10-06 16:59:50 · 10 answers · asked by kate 1 in Other - Diseases

These two evenings were over two years ago.

2006-10-06 16:54:16 · 13 answers · asked by kirstenmayfield 1 in Other - Diseases

Hi, I have had HPV for a little over 4 years now. I was first diagnosed right before I had a miscarriage. Well, about 5 months later I found out that I was pregnant again and went to the doctor. She did a papsmear since I hadn't had one in a while and told me I needed to go to a place to get a biopsy since I still had it. The people at the clinic I went to said they couldn't do a biopsy since I was pregnant; could only look and see if something needed to be done. They just looked and said 'oh it will go away on it's own.' It's been over FOUR years and I still have it! I have irregular periods, I have pain during sex, and I don't know what to do anymore! It seems like no one will tell me anything, they just brush it off as if it isn't important.

Well these problems have been persisting for over a year (ie: the periods, pain, etc.) and I am finally fed up with it. I want to go to a clinic away from where I live that is low-cost because I have no health insurance. Can anyone help me?

2006-10-06 16:47:59 · 5 answers · asked by glowsticks03 1 in STDs

per set. After the first set of chemo, they said there looks like I might also have a small suspicious looking tumor in the back lobe of my brain. At this point the doc doesn't know. My question is, after the last set, which was 2wks ago, I have had swollen ankles, and feel a little dizzy and my eyes feel blury sometimes. Has anyone else had those systems? I go for my second set of scans this weekend. I pray everything is looking better.

2006-10-06 16:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by BGS 2 in Cancer

him for his size also his breath smells so bad all the time very bad in the mornings can anyone help me thank you

2006-10-06 16:37:05 · 9 answers · asked by paulen b 1 in Other - Diseases

Im freaking out because I engaged in risky sex with someone i dont know. Even though there was no penetraction....I did come in contact with precum round my a+++ and I know that precum is just as contagious as semen. So im freaking out cuz now I feel a lil sick its been one day past since it happen maybe im just being paranoid....because i was feeling sick before this happen....but i wanna how long should i wait to be tested??

2006-10-06 16:26:04 · 13 answers · asked by boystownharley 1 in STDs

I'm not trying to offend anyone, but I want to know what it's like to have dyslexia. I'm writing a story about someone who is dyslexic, but I'm not sure what it's like to have dyslexia since I don't. Do your words look misspelled, do you have a bad sense of time, etc.?

2006-10-06 16:14:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-10-06 15:57:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

When you are going hypo, what is your favorite blood sugar boosting food? What features other than sugar make it practical? For instance, I like Twizzlers and Pop tarts more than just for the taste. They don't melt, they are cheap, and they stay fresh forever. The Twizzlers don't crumble if you smoosh them. I can't say that for the Pop Tarts, but you can still eat them if they are smooshed. What do you folks like? What are the practicalities associated with your choice?

2006-10-06 15:35:48 · 10 answers · asked by x 5 in Diabetes

i just found out that my mother in law has luekemia
any info someone would have would be really great

2006-10-06 15:34:31 · 9 answers · asked by jes 3 in Cancer

2006-10-06 15:34:17 · 11 answers · asked by medieval chick 1 in Cancer

2006-10-06 15:32:47 · 2 answers · asked by Barbara M 1 in Other - Diseases

what is survival rates for this diagnosis. it seems he is already ahead of the game or am i just wishing

2006-10-06 15:30:03 · 4 answers · asked by jerry r 1 in Cancer

I have it, found out about 7 years ago, and had an ileo-rectal anastomosis, and need to go back in for another op or two and just wondering if there is anyone else who has this, or knows anyone, as the only people that I know that have this are my family. My hubby and I are planning another baby, but I has to much trouble with the first one (painwise) and wondering if hormones can speed up the growth of polyps? (hope this isn't to confusing... it's confusing me lol) Thanks = )

2006-10-06 15:29:18 · 4 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Other - Diseases