Diseases & Conditions - 10 May 2007

There's two reasons why I haven't swallowed my spit in 2 days. Firstly, it's just too sore. I have NEVER had anything like this, and I've had everything from strep to sinus infections, etc. Even when I had my tonsils and adenoids removed (when I was older too, so it had many complications), my throat was still not this sore. Anyway, I also have so much post nasal drip that when I spit, it is yellow mucus, so I certainly don't want to swallow that.

So what I've been doing is spitting every 5 minutes or so, and then right after I spit (before the post nasal drip has time to collect in my mouth), I'll drink a whole glass of a carbonated drink all at once (i.e. gingerale, seltzer water, etc.) because the bubbles make it sting less. I figure that this is keeping me hydrated enough, despite all the spitting, because I'm producing the normal amount of urine. Is that alright to continue for another day or two until the soreness lessens?

Thanks for any help!

2007-05-10 05:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Happy 3 in Other - Diseases

My mom has diabetes and wants a tattoo. Will this cause her any complications?

2007-05-10 05:04:27 · 12 answers · asked by Deonna R 3 in Diabetes

does death by alcoholism affect the heart.

2007-05-10 04:58:03 · 15 answers · asked by MAUREEN D 1 in Other - Diseases

i just wanted advice from others who have had knee problems. ive been to the dr and had xrays done and there is a problem with my kneecap slipping out and it feels at time that my leg is giving way on me. im on pain medication and i just keep going back to the dr who just says, try a brace, try an ointment in case its ligiment damage, try exercise ( strange when i can hardly walk).

when im laying down, i can raise my right leg high up but my left leg with the knee problems i cant raise 2 inches without pain. what i want to know is, why cant i raise my leg and why am i in so much pain???

this is driving me insane as i feel like a drug addict asking for pain killers all the time. i normally only get 20 and taking 2 four times a day means they dont even last three days.

can anyone offer me advice either on pain relief or what might be the problem.... much appreciated...

2007-05-10 04:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by vanessaoz 7 in Other - Diseases

I've been sick for 4 years and can never find the right help from the doctors. Food just makes me sick.

2007-05-10 04:50:23 · 4 answers · asked by Raymarie 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-05-10 04:50:23 · 3 answers · asked by Christina B 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-05-10 04:41:18 · 8 answers · asked by le chateau de grandson 1 in STDs

2007-05-10 04:18:24 · 7 answers · asked by ~Soraya~ 4 in Infectious Diseases

food hygiene

2007-05-10 04:05:21 · 3 answers · asked by VI B 1 in Infectious Diseases

If yes, what should I use? If no, what can I do?

2007-05-10 03:46:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-05-10 03:45:59 · 2 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Diabetes

Yesterday my doctor performed a colonoscopy on me, and afterwards I was told that I have Divertuculosis, what exactly is that? Also, he wants to see me in one week, do you know maybe why he would want to do this? Is it normally to put me on a special diet or to talk about surgery? Also, I have been taking my Hydrocodone pain pill, and it seems to give me pain in my very center of my stomach, is this normal?

2007-05-10 03:44:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

this time it was for asking a question about getting throat cancer from oral sex - it was in the news today and I wanted to know if the HPV virus was just contained in semen. I didnt mean to offend so apologies if I did so. Still want to know the answer though !

2007-05-10 03:36:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

for HIV/AIDS. or cancer. I was discussing this with a former co-worker. And he told me that he really believed their is already a cure but they would never bring it out, because they would lose so much money from the people no longer needing to buy the medicines needed. What do you think?

2007-05-10 03:16:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

after the smell of paint or being in the same room where i am exposed to paint i seem to get a head ache and could even taste it and from there i get what seems like the common head cold?

2007-05-10 03:01:25 · 2 answers · asked by gflatman53 1 in Skin Conditions

help

2007-05-10 03:01:21 · 10 answers · asked by emily c 1 in STDs

2007-05-10 02:51:12 · 3 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 in Other - Diseases

2007-05-10 02:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by zorrol 2 in Heart Diseases

I have high blood pressure and pretty much in under control.Can I still get heart attack or cardiac arrest ?People who has no blood pressure can still get heart attack or die of cardiac arrest?

2007-05-10 02:39:26 · 10 answers · asked by MajorGeek 3 in Heart Diseases

I am looking for statistics about causes of lung disease...
and expecting that it has asthma or lung cancer due to air pollution or car exhaust.
In other words, I want to know how many % of people get lung disease from air pollution or car exhaust.

2007-05-10 02:18:43 · 4 answers · asked by caiicke 1 in Respiratory Diseases

48 yr. old gal. Works out - knee hurts getting up, walking up/down stairs, rising from chair. Feels like it's going to collapse. Hurts outside lateral, radiates up leg to sciatica, when I've been on it all day. Help!

2007-05-10 02:09:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I was doing yard work three days ago and was around poison ivy. Though I didn't think much about it at the time, I now have the rash. The itching is minimal right now and I am using poison ivy meds that I got in the drug store. I just want to know how long it will last if I don't scratch it? And will it spread?

2007-05-10 01:53:52 · 5 answers · asked by mechanic 1 in Allergies

do you know of anyone who has died with sudden arrythmia death syndrome ? i would like to know how many people have actually had a friend, family , or heard of death by this cause ..
i lost a daughter aged 20 yrs in 2003 to this syndrome and still it is happening more and more ..doctors say it is rare ..but i dont feel 8 deaths a week is RARE!! and that estimate is only as the deaths that go down as s-a-d-s by the coroner ..
i would be interested to hear from people who have had to deal with losing to such a condition ...
many thanks

2007-05-10 01:31:31 · 9 answers · asked by jackie h-j 1 in Heart Diseases

i have singles located on my right shoulder blade, my chest and right side is itchy? is this normal.... or am i just used to itching now!

2007-05-10 01:14:12 · 12 answers · asked by RachLA 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-10 00:18:35 · 1 answers · asked by moanalisa 4 in STDs

My partner has chronic tinnitus. I've read alot of info on the web in the hope of trying to understand what he is going through and I try to help when it gets on top of him, even though he pushes himself to just get on with it a little too much. Do any of you out there have tinnitus? Could you please let me know what works for you to help alleviate it and what you find helpful from your partner/friend/family. Thank you in advance x

2007-05-10 00:17:29 · 11 answers · asked by heartshapedglasses 4 in Other - Diseases

my grandma is 79 and has copd she was admited to hospital on sunday for the second time in 4 months she has smoked for 67 years but stopped 4 months ago today the drs said they think she is coming to the end of the copd but have not gone into this further. Does this mean the end of the disease or her life or both any information greatly appreciated thank you

2007-05-10 00:11:33 · 4 answers · asked by ann p 1 in Respiratory Diseases