Diseases & Conditions - 21 May 2007

I am seeing an infertility specialist because i haven't been able to conceive anyways i went in may 18th because i have had continuous spotting since the second week of April, He did a transvaginal ultrasound which showed i have lots of follicles and my uterine lining is very thick((he diagnosed me with PCOS))..My last period was April 3rd to the 7th, right after stopping my period that's when the spotting started and still has not stopped..
Anyways he ordered a bunch of blood tests for me ((15 tubes filled of blood for testing)) and my doctor called me yesterday with some of the results it showed that i have a high level of testosterone((normal 40-60)mine was 151 and my estrogen levels were also high. I'm still waiting for insulin and glucose results..Other than that thyroid, prolactin,FSH,LH, CBC was normal...
Doctor wants to put me on Metformin but not until i get an HSG and a hysteroscopy, how many woman wih PCOS have taken this and did it help with conceiving?sucess rate??Please

2007-05-21 08:12:07 · 10 answers · asked by Kasja 5 in Diabetes

OKay, so in november I ended up in the Emergancy room because i was having a lot of chest pain/difficulty breathing, I was told that i had a bad chest infection, was givin a z-pack and sent home, a week later exactly 7 days to be exact, i was back again, only this time it was worse, I couldnt say more than 4 words without being completly out of breath, Never had any breathing reperatory issues other than a dry cough that refuses to go away. They then told me i had pleurisy. Well In Febuary I started having breathing problems again, and very very very high heart rates and blood pressure, like heart rates of 160+ Im 22. I have been given echocardiograms, ekgs, numerous chest x-rays 3 mris, and 2 catscans, everything comes back perfectly normal except my white blood count is around 11. Nothing they give me will make the "infection" go away or the problems stop. ANyone have any idea what it could possibly be?

2007-05-21 08:07:18 · 4 answers · asked by Nny C 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I was diagnosed with eczema more than 5 yrs ago and back then the dermatologist only look at my limbs and body when the condition was really bad.

Now, the only exist on the back of my elbows and my knuckles. However, I noticed my scalp gets very itchy recently, and when I scratch it, alot of flakes came off. Some are transparent, some are slightly yellowish. Sometimes the itch is really persistant and I wounded my scalp due to scratching.

I tried neotrogena T/Gel stubborn itch control (coal tar). It's really a very nice shampoo - stopped the itch and give a extremely cooling sensation when shampooing. However, ocassionally, I feel the itch immediately after my hair is dry after the shampooing. And flakes fell off when I scratch.

I started to wonder after the flakes dandruff or eczema. How do I differentiate the 2?

2007-05-21 07:56:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I'm taking Keflex at the moment for my acne and am wondering about side effects and how long it will be before I see results? Does it work or are there other antibiotics out there that are more effective (most over the counter stuff either makes it worse or just plain doesn't work).

Thanks.

2007-05-21 07:52:54 · 2 answers · asked by jen9982 1 in Skin Conditions

And what exactly is herpes simplex?

2007-05-21 07:46:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

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2007-05-21 07:41:44 · 3 answers · asked by debbie2243 7 in Other - Diseases

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2007-05-21 07:41:18 · 6 answers · asked by debbie2243 7 in Diabetes

i need some important information about it plz...and some online resourced if found?

2007-05-21 07:26:33 · 2 answers · asked by kosha 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-21 07:15:21 · 13 answers · asked by cjaycelestyal 1 in STDs

it seem's like we NEVER will. or have we already and the person who found the cure has not told a soul.

2007-05-21 07:12:09 · 10 answers · asked by Hunny b 4 in Cancer

my friend says she has non-bacterial mon is she going to die or is she lieing to get attention what can you tell me about mono

2007-05-21 07:10:27 · 7 answers · asked by sarahdoo16 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-05-21 07:07:42 · 2 answers · asked by esha_malhotra100 1 in Diabetes

i've been diabetic for 15 years, during that time it was largely uncontrolled due to misdiagnosis (they thought i was type 2, but i'm actually insulin dependent). im only in my mid 20's and i;'ve already had retinopathy with laser surgery, i have cataracts growing, and recently i had some spot bleeds in my eyes again. i'm also beginning early peripheral neuropathy. a lot of this has happened since my sugars have come under control! can anyone explain this? any advice is welcome.

2007-05-21 06:55:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

i have peripheral neuropathy from diabetis i was a warehouse worker driving trucks forklift ect i am currently on temp disability will i be able to do the same job or will i qualify for permanment disability and be retrain for another occupation?

2007-05-21 06:36:16 · 7 answers · asked by mannyp1234567 1 in Diabetes

I've was taking One-A-Day weight smart for about a week, but I stopped because I would feel my heart flutter every hour or so. I haven't taken them in three days, but I still feel those flutters frequently. Will these eventually go away?

2007-05-21 06:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jacob & Adam's Mommy 3 in Heart Diseases

2007-05-21 06:21:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Hi all 27 y.o. female here looking to find out what others are doing out there for diet, exercise, and supplements for m.s. I am in need of shedding some pounds in effort to make myself feel better! And to meet more wonderful people along this M.S. journey would also be nice!

2007-05-21 06:08:09 · 5 answers · asked by Mz Dee 1 in Other - Diseases

I have these bumps all over my arms and legs and when I researched them, they were called keratosis pilaris. I've looked for solutions to get rid of them, but it's very hard to find stuff that REALLY works. summer is getting nearer, and i NEVER get to wear short sleeve shirts and shorts because I'm so embarrassed. please help?

2007-05-21 06:02:41 · 8 answers · asked by kiwiiprincess 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-21 05:50:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

my mother had past away this past mothers day
Im having a hard time understanding it
it was sudden w/out warning

2007-05-21 05:35:12 · 11 answers · asked by aj 1 in Other - Diseases

I wore some cheap earrings for too long because I forgot to take them out and now my ears are a bit green. This has happened before and gone away after a few days, but is there a faster way to get rid of it then just time?

2007-05-21 05:06:07 · 3 answers · asked by Blah 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-21 05:03:48 · 4 answers · asked by frankievella 1 in Infectious Diseases

Curious if anyone has ever had a scar removed via laser, etc?? I have a scar from an accident during childhood. It is above my right eye and goes up into my hairline. I try to keep my hair a little longer to help hide it.

Thanks

2007-05-21 04:42:06 · 3 answers · asked by tropicalfreakfla 1 in Skin Conditions

Hi, I'm having a general blood test this thursday (24th May), and I smoked a joint on friday night. They're running tests to see if I have a thyroid problem/anaemia etc. I'm not a regular user, I haven't had some for about a month and a half before that. Will it show up in the tests, and if it does, do they have any standing to tell the police? Thanks :)!!

2007-05-21 04:25:39 · 13 answers · asked by pinhead_hey 3 in Other - Diseases

I accidently busted my ear drum the other day with a q-tip. Now somebody said that spiders can possibly crawl into my brain. Is that possible? What about water? Can I get water on my brain now?

2007-05-21 04:00:33 · 7 answers · asked by Danae T 1 in Other - Diseases

My male colleagues will show disgust and blow the noses loud. I think my masturbation has caused this problem. Is there any herbs I can take?

2007-05-21 03:58:53 · 8 answers · asked by Hopeless 1 in Other - Diseases

Recently, one of my friends had a blood test and his blood turned to white after being waited for 3 minutes in the container. Doctors can't find the reason.

2007-05-21 03:49:50 · 2 answers · asked by Elchin I 2 in Other - Diseases

I have been on Advair 250/50 for about 6 weeks and I consistently have a scratchy voice and it seems like I cough a lot more since I have been on it. Are these all side effects?

2007-05-21 03:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by Liz 2 in Respiratory Diseases

My cat has worms, they look like little pieces of rice, we have had her treated twice but the worms are still there, can she give these to my baby? The baby is constantly digging at his little butt and I read that worms will make you very ithchy there, he is going to doctor today, so should I make this connection?

2007-05-21 03:46:26 · 5 answers · asked by misskittys357 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-05-21 03:34:34 · 8 answers · asked by osamuede i 1 in Other - Diseases