Diseases & Conditions - 11 October 2006

i have diabeates today i went to the doctor and she told me i have protein in my urine which kinda means my kidneys are gettin in bad shape...i know that the damage cannot be reversed but can i live on a normal long life without my kidneys failing on me or is it just a matter of time before they fail and i am on dyalisis...i'm very afraid of what is going on inside me but i guess i can only blame myself for not taking things serious enought to take care of my disease properly. i don't know how long i have had this damage going on....and.....i don't know how much damage my kidneys have had to them,

2006-10-11 12:22:20 · 10 answers · asked by BlackTrapN 1 in Diabetes

2006-10-11 12:13:21 · 1 answers · asked by Bubbles 1 in Other - Diseases

he wont go to the doctor? he's losing weight I don't know why he's 62 and just retired. does stress make you lose weight? smoking?

2006-10-11 12:11:05 · 8 answers · asked by bresea l 1 in Cancer

I know this teenages (18) who lives in korea and i have been talking to him for a while..He mentioned to me that he has a mental illness ( or an illness that effects him mentally). He said that the illness causes him to pay attantion to things we usually wouldn’t pay any attantion too...for example when we breathe...we breathe without thinking about it...but he cant do that...he said that he needs to recognize when to take a breathe and when to release it...he said he is having a problem with his every action in a mental way.
If anyone can help this would be greatly appreciatd as i want to help him very much...if you have any ideas or any way to help please give me some information or tell me what you know or think the problem may be...
Thankyou very much

2006-10-11 12:09:59 · 5 answers · asked by Brody 3 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-11 12:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by elie s 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-11 12:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by Terri L 2 in Respiratory Diseases

My neighbor is in his 60's and said he has a sugar level of 273 and is starting to feel "woozy". I know the normal range is 80 - 100 so it's definately elevated but is 273 anything to freak out about and go to the hospital or should he just sit down and rest. I remember hearing that critical highs are 400+ from somewhere so I was curious what he should/could do to help. He isn't a full blown diabetic so he doesn't have insulin shots.

2006-10-11 11:56:56 · 15 answers · asked by Medic 3 in Diabetes

Whenever i eat shellfish (crabs muscles) i throw up like mad. is it an allergy?

2006-10-11 11:22:06 · 9 answers · asked by John G 2 in Allergies

found in an xray, have no nsurance... cant really afford tests...what are the treatments, is it serious?

2006-10-11 11:13:07 · 12 answers · asked by Pam W 3 in Heart Diseases

I have had a cough fo a while. But I will go to a doctor soon. I'm putting you guys to the test. It is a very air, dry cough. Nothing comes up but it feels just like air being pushed through my lungs. It is very loud also. Apparently it sounds like a dog barking. What do you think it may be? I dont control it. Air just pushes through my throat and lungs and it just happens.

2006-10-11 11:07:12 · 7 answers · asked by katechaos34 2 in Respiratory Diseases

I am a 48 year old female. Out of the blue told I had a heart murmer.Had Echocardiogram and Transoesophageal Echogram.Neeed mechanical valve replacement and will need to take Warfarin for rest of my life. Fairly fit and well, blood pressure ok,just a little breathless at times. No real symptoms. Can any one tell me how this has come about as Consultant is baffled ? He usually does this kind of replacement on someone 25 to 30 years older than myself. Has anyone my age group had replacement valve? Will I still need antibiotic cover when having dental treatment after? All answers greatly appreciated.

2006-10-11 10:56:40 · 3 answers · asked by hotlips5863 1 in Heart Diseases

How come the NHS is withdrawing a £2.50 drug to combat dementia but drug addicts can get methadone needles ect,God i feel angry and ashamed of the gov in the UK.

2006-10-11 10:53:28 · 13 answers · asked by Francis7 4 in Other - Diseases

i have a defib, for about 3 years. i already had to have it changed casue the battery went dead... Ive had my 2nd one for 1 year Im starting to get scared that this one is going to go dead fast too. any one have similar problems

2006-10-11 10:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

For nearly a year now, my husband and I both have experienced many of the same medical problems: extreme unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and frequent urination. I no longer suffer from the tiredness but my husband still does as well as extreme hunger. Is it possible that we could both have Diabetes and is it normal for a couple to have symptoms at the same time like this?

2006-10-11 10:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-10-11 10:44:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have two questions one is will amoxicillin affect my body during a hard running workout? And my second question is should i take it 1 hour before my run or after it since im sick and need to run?

2006-10-11 10:42:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I don't have any insurance and I am a broke college student

2006-10-11 10:37:39 · 8 answers · asked by lapoblanita1214 1 in Infectious Diseases

I have keliods on my chest from pimples, I've been injecting them with kenalog for years but they still come up. Is there something I can use to get rid of them permanently?

2006-10-11 10:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by sher2qte 1 in Skin Conditions

Serious answers only please.
I have come to grips that I need to seek help for my drug addiction. I am scared to go to my first meeting and I would really appreciate any information on what I can expect when I walk through that door. Will I have to talk to people or can I just observe? Can I talk when I am ready or do I have to talk to the group? I'm very nervous,....if you can't tell.

2006-10-11 10:21:17 · 6 answers · asked by New Beginning 2 in Other - Diseases

what can be use to help with heat rashes that accur between the inner part of your thighs

2006-10-11 09:58:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2006-10-11 09:58:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Low sodium levels. How dangerous is this and what are the causes?

2006-10-11 09:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I woke up this morning with severe chest pain (i get it time to time, usually stressed related, i believe). About 2 days ago I did go thru something stressful & have been worrying about that. I feel like someone is sitting on my chest & have severe pain kinda between my beast bone (where my hernia is). Its a gripping pain & i'm a little worried. I have also been experiencing some numbness & pain in my left side & arm. I just dont know what to do.. Not sure if is just anxiety, my hernia, or something even more serious. I know going to the doctor is the obvious answer.. But has anyone else experience this or something related?? Thanks for any help!

2006-10-11 09:55:59 · 9 answers · asked by Pink 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-11 09:51:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I had a rectal abscess lanced and packed yesterday,but was not told what kind of infection it is.
I am on Percoset for pain,and 2 different antibiotics (Flagyl and Levaquin)My Dr. is off today.
I am worried--I have children.
If there is anyone in the medical field out there,please shed some light on this for me.Thank you.

2006-10-11 09:45:47 · 4 answers · asked by MaryBeth 7 in Infectious Diseases

2006-10-11 09:45:31 · 30 answers · asked by nikki31uk 1 in Other - Diseases

And why

2006-10-11 09:28:07 · 16 answers · asked by Einstein 7 in STDs

I think i once heard that there is a difference but i forgot.

2006-10-11 09:24:29 · 17 answers · asked by ShullyR 1 in Other - Diseases

My husband has arthritis and was told he has a dead bone in his hip that will need surgery. What is this "dead bone" and what's the surgery like to replace it?

2006-10-11 09:19:29 · 2 answers · asked by bamagrits84 3 in Other - Diseases

Can you help me with some web pages or other sources where I find relevant information about negative side of antibiotics, namely why and when there are infections after using them. I need general info and some examples.

2006-10-11 09:13:54 · 2 answers · asked by Josey 1 in Infectious Diseases