Diseases & Conditions - 14 October 2006

My mother is diabetic and legally blind. She has to give herself insulin twice a day and cannot see the numbers on the syringe and also has a problem telling if there's anything in the syringe as she cannot tell when her insulin bottle is getting low. She's trying to keep as independant as possible but she needs someone to at least get her needles ready for her. She cannot work with the insulin pens because she needs 100 units at a time so she'd be standing there counting clicks all night. Does anyone know of any products (and where to get them in Canada or online) that could help her with giving herself these injections?

2006-10-14 14:24:44 · 11 answers · asked by lynnca1972 5 in Diabetes

I was just denied insurance coverage due to an elevated level of alkaline phosphatase in my liver. I am on medication for high cholesterol (Zocor 40 mg daily). I have been on Zocor 6 years. I take a liver lipid panel blood test every three months and have not been told there is any liver damage. As advised by my doctor I have lost 50 pounds and I am maintaining my desired weight of 175 pounds. I lost the weight and maintain my weight by a healthy diet eating little red meat or fatty foods (no junk foods,limited carbs). When I inquired on the internet it mentioned biliary tract disease. During an ultrasound test 2 years ago it was discovered I have small gallstones. I was given no indication pro or con to have them removed. I have noticed on the Internet the gallbladder is associated with an obstruction in the biliary tract. I have an enlarged liver. I do not drink. My paternal grandmother had an enlarged liver and spleen and died from pancreatic cancer at 83. I am a 53 year old male.

2006-10-14 14:22:17 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel D 1 in Other - Diseases

I have recently been prescribed oxycontin for chronic nerve pain, that nothing else has successfully treated. It's helping a lot with the pain, but the side effects - nausea, dizziness are awful. I've heard they are temporary. Anyone have any advice for me?

2006-10-14 14:14:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

how much drainage should be expected from one on a 16mth. old ,in the lowerknee region with moderate swelling? I took her to the er on fri. and they just looked at it gave me bactrim and sent me on my way. the infection is so bad that my wife and i drained it for 20 minutes and still didnt get it all. ive had the same things and never got as much pus out of mine? i know all i can do is wait and giver the heat packs and bactrim, and help it drain to releive pressure and help fight the infection. but how much should i expect?

2006-10-14 13:44:08 · 5 answers · asked by tru-maverick 1 in Skin Conditions

I have osteoathritis. I have severe pain 24/7.. I am now drinking apple cider vinegar every day. I hear it helps.....Why am I in so much pain. Also, my right hip grinds every time I walk. Is there something I can do, to ease that. Can you save the "cushion" if you have any left?

2006-10-14 13:33:19 · 12 answers · asked by Fairy Princess 2 in Other - Diseases

him to go to the er? or will he be ok?

2006-10-14 13:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2006-10-14 13:16:03 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Skin Conditions

I was once in love online with a terminally ill girl. We talked voice for hours and we shared many laughs. We wished we could be together at least once in our lifes but knew that would never happen. It tore me apart and I wished I could die with her. I cried at work, I cried at night until I could not take it anymore. We broke it off.
I try, tried, to be her online friend still. She is so lonely, depressed and online is all she has. Her latest words sent me in distress, she said to me: "I just wanted some body that would stand by me through anything and maybe something to look forward too or dream about". "But now its like a bog black hole going nowhere".

What should I do? It pains me so much because I know I caused her this pain. I feel guilty. I wish I could be there for her but all we ever had was online. It tore me apart in an already difficult world for me. I wished I could see her but I can not get a hold of her when it is needed.
What can I tell her? What can I do?

2006-10-14 13:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

How does AIDS work within the Body itself and how does it enter, reproduce and wreck destruction on the body?

And how does our immune system react to this virus?

2006-10-14 13:08:05 · 6 answers · asked by xox_angel 3 in STDs

My dad has had a few gran mal seizures which were bad and he bit his tongue. Before he actually started having seizures he would have these black outs that only lasted a few seconds. Has anyone else experienced these black outs and are these seizures? He is now taking Dilantin and Keppra to try to prevent the seizures.

2006-10-14 13:04:57 · 3 answers · asked by Darcee 3 in Other - Diseases

I have been told by my doctor I have an enlarged liver. I do not drink any alcoholic beverages. I have what is called a nonalcoholic liver syndrome. What causes this and what if anything can be done to correct or improve this condition. I do know my grandmother (also a nondrinker) had an enlarged liver. I am on cholesterol medication (Zacor). I have lost 50 pounds, eat a very nutritious diet to try to reduce my bad cholesterol level (little to no red meats). Any suggestions for me? Thank you.

2006-10-14 13:02:26 · 5 answers · asked by Daniel D 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-14 13:02:05 · 18 answers · asked by legolusxhottie555 1 in Cancer

2006-10-14 12:48:42 · 8 answers · asked by nicola p 2 in Allergies

Who is Diabetic, and is on disability for diabetes. She is grossly over weight, has had a terrible round with MRSA, a staph infection and it is still going on. And she lives with a very nice man, who is also on disability. And I have to help them finacially. And I am retired on a set income, limited. What to do.

2006-10-14 12:45:57 · 13 answers · asked by Strawberry Pony 5 in Diabetes

Please answer this if you have experianced this
Shigles without breaking out:

Info:
66 year old woman with COPD and emphysemia..
We belive she has Shingles..she has had them before about 6 years ago..with out break..But she has no breakout of rash this time tho the pain seems the same. She has been in pain in her back aeras and has hurt so bad she lost her breath and had to be hospitalized for 9 days /3 on a respirator.
Has been this way 6+ weeks

What are the meds you where given/how well did they work for you?
Anything you did that relived the pain? heat or cold?

any info will help..We found info that you can indeed have shingles without a breakout..after another Doctor said to just wait the pain out and see if it's just Gall stones or she had hurt her back..
She can't bear the pain at times and we need to do something.

2006-10-14 12:36:09 · 2 answers · asked by SK8TERGURL~1~NOT~ 2/davesslave 6 in Skin Conditions

its head to toe .takes atarax now with cortisone cream docs dont want to keep him on steroids .it didnt help any way .he breaks my heart with all the scarring and scratching and digging any help ??? we have tried so many things

2006-10-14 12:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by marl m 2 in Skin Conditions

My friend stayed over a couple weeks ago. She went to the Doctors and found out she had scabies. She wore some of my clothes and slept in my bed when she came over. I had a small spot on my hand that looked like a bug bit two weeks later. It itched and hurt then in the morning was gone. 2 days later I had another spot that itched and hurt and looked like a pimple. I read that scabies is a bunch of itchy bumps, but i only had like two and they werent at the same time. Please help me!!

2006-10-14 12:28:31 · 6 answers · asked by Lynn 3 in Skin Conditions

It only comes when my legs rub together. They are like zits. If I sit for long periods the pressure causes a bump on the back of my thigh where I was sitting. I need to get rid of these please. Any suggestions?

2006-10-14 12:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by gottogetrid35 1 in Skin Conditions

are herpes always contagous or somtimes.....im not sure if i got herpes but my friends drank from my pepsi can accidentaly and it's been month's and i don't see any herpes and he hasn't complained or anything

2006-10-14 12:25:37 · 13 answers · asked by b b 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-10-14 12:24:43 · 4 answers · asked by joseph c 1 in Diabetes

so i really dont drink much of anything anymore becuase it makes me have to go more.

2006-10-14 12:24:37 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Other - Diseases

if i don't stop chewing on shirts i can get a disease in my mouth

2006-10-14 12:24:29 · 4 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-14 12:17:08 · 8 answers · asked by joseph c 1 in Diabetes

2006-10-14 12:13:51 · 3 answers · asked by filmwatcher59 4 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-14 12:11:20 · 1 answers · asked by Peggy Jo 1 in Other - Diseases

Friend of mine very bad - needs help from other sufferers about what is effective long term. Where to get good information etc or personal experiences of effective treatments.

2006-10-14 12:01:32 · 16 answers · asked by lennylil 2 in Skin Conditions

i use a wheelchair most of the time due to cerebrel palsy i feal like there is mucus in my chest wich i get somtimes but it sounds clear but the feeling is still there what can i do

2006-10-14 11:44:03 · 6 answers · asked by annie 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2006-10-14 11:41:30 · 7 answers · asked by howiesez@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-14 11:14:07 · 3 answers · asked by mamawbonze 1 in Other - Diseases

ok so here are my symptoms i ache all over but primarily in my upper back and chest and i feel really weak, and i have a sore throat slight fever, and a bad headache, and a really bad cough can someone please tell me what it might be?

2006-10-14 11:07:04 · 16 answers · asked by me 1 in Infectious Diseases