Diseases & Conditions - 22 May 2007

I'VE HAD TWO HEART ATTACKES OPEN HEART SURGERY AND STENT PLACEMENT . I HAVE 11 BLOCKAGES IN MY HEART AND HAVE A LOT OF CHEST PAIN AT TIMES. I'VE HAD MINI TIA. AND I TAKE A LOT OF MEDS FOR THIS AND THAT . AND HAVE STAYED ALIVE FOR TWO YEARS LONGER THAN 8 DOCTORS TOLD ME I WOULD. I ALSO WORK STILL A FULL 8 HR DAY. BUT IT'S GETTING TOUGH. AND I HAVE NOW STOPPED TAKING ALL OF THE PILLS AND THE LAST TIME I SAW WAS TWO YEARS AGO. AM I BEING SELFISH? MAYBE BUT I'M JUST TIRED . ANY ADVICE WITH THE TIME I HAVE LEFT?

2007-05-22 16:41:50 · 4 answers · asked by thumper 3 in Heart Diseases

I am just getting over a cold, and my ear is in a great deal of pain. It feels as if there is water stuck in it, and I was wondering whether I should lay on that side so the fluid may drain. Is it safe to use a heating pad on low to loosen it up? I took decongestant medicine already.

2007-05-22 16:40:58 · 10 answers · asked by ♠ 2 in Other - Diseases

I have some type of tachycardia that has been going on for 2 years now, my symptoms (shortness of breath, tachycardia with a 250+ HR, syncope, and chest pain) occur a couple times a day. I am 19, 5'4" and 120 pounds, have never had alcohol, nor drugs, nor have i smoked. I have had an EP study that was inconclusive, a 24 hour heart monitor, an even monitor for 30 days...the whole deal. I am scheduled for a second EP study and possible ablation in 2 weeks. Enough for history, now here is the question....

2007-05-22 16:40:52 · 2 answers · asked by falling 1 in Heart Diseases

i have g.w. right now.i hadnt had sex for 3 yrs.and then last few months i became active again.the warts only became visible last week.would it be possible that i got fr my recent partner or i have hvp 3 yrs ago.

2007-05-22 16:33:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

My cat has hypertropic caridomyopathy and I desparately want to do more than give him lasix and cardizem till he strokes and dies. People w/ this can get septal alcohol ablation with what appear to be good results. Are there any animal studies on this? Or is there any other possible cure for my little buddy? (And yes, this is what happens to you when you are 45 w/ no kids ). I know the question is weird but after researching the options I am curious as to whether this or a transplant are options for him.

2007-05-22 16:28:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Okay, if there is a doctor on here and happens to read this. Please tell me if I should go get checked out for this. I just found out from my grandmother on my father's side that all the women on that side of my family has had this and do have this. which means my grandmother and my aunts all had this, and got it removed. well got something that removed their uterus. and both my cousins on my fathers side have this. and I am just now finding out about this and am curious if I may too have this? Should I go get checked out to make sure? what are some symptoms of this? what does it look like? How would I know if I do have it or if I should go to the doctor? Please help me as it is not worrying me too much. I am just curious.

2007-05-22 16:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by Katherine S 2 in Other - Diseases

When it comes to medical stuff, I don't know so much. but I'm terrified to death off cancer. And I have this mole on the palm of my hand (strange place for a mole, isn't it?) that I've had ever since I can remember. And I recently noticed that it's losing its perfectly round shape. A little chunk of it is gone in the corner. I also realized tat whenever I pet the dog of whom the family I babysit on the head, he tries to nip the palm of my hand. I never thought anything about it, I thought it's just a game he likes to play, but is it possible that an untrained dog can sniff out cancer? Am I just being paranoid? Can you have sakin cancer in a spot that is not normally exposed to te sun? Can some one who is medically educated please set me straight?

2007-05-22 16:22:18 · 14 answers · asked by Bren J 5 in Cancer

2007-05-22 15:53:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-05-22 15:42:35 · 5 answers · asked by michael w 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I have a group of atypical moles on the top part of my thigh. The main one is a little bigger than a pencil eraser and is light brown with really dark brown/black freckle-looking spots inside and coming off the edge of the mole. It is very irregular in size and there are two more within 1/2-1 inch of that one that are doing the same thing. I also have a mole on my torso (about 2 inches below left breast) that semi-frequently scabs (eww, I know) and bleeds. I am really nervous to go and get them looked at, especially seeing as a family member (not extremely close, but not too distant either) just died of melanoma about 6 weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone ever had more than one atypical mole checked out and it be okay? Thanks!

2007-05-22 15:35:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

the reason i asked is because after a hysterectomy that night it felt like an elepant was standing on my chest..kept telling the nurse to call my doctor she did not until 5 that next morning..i had interneal bleeding needed 6 pints fo blood, and my gynocologist told me he thinks i had a minor heart attack from lack of blood..did an agregram a week later and thank god no damage..But now they are trying to say i didn't have a heart attack(the cardiologist) i thik because they know i have an attoney..i felt like i was going to die all night.god my record today and that is what the level was.Thanks for the respinses

2007-05-22 15:34:05 · 2 answers · asked by trina 1 in Heart Diseases

anyone know?
please help!
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2007-05-22 15:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by Steph. 2 in Skin Conditions

does it have carbs-sugar or calories?

2007-05-22 15:20:49 · 12 answers · asked by fred6636 2 in Cancer

He asked me to take him to the hospital this past Sunday. He is still there and it is Tues. eve. Since Sunday, his heart rate, which has ALWAYS been low (bradycardia) usually 50bpm, has been in the 30's. The doctor ordered EKG, blood and stress test - they came back negative. An echocardiogram was ordered, but our regular doctor's office keeps faxing the report to the wrong hospital, so we don't have the results yet. Today he had a carotid artery Doppler test as well as a chest MRI. We don't have results yet. He doesn't feel faint today, but he has a heaviness in his chest and since yesterday, he said it has morphed into feeling like a burning inside his chest. They gave him an injection for gastric relief- the nurse thought perhaps the burning is heartburn. He is in good shape, not overweight, does not smoke, drinks a little, works very hard.
What could it be? So far, they don't know. Can anyone hazard a guess as to what it is? Tomorrow they want to do a catheterization.

2007-05-22 15:05:46 · 15 answers · asked by Donna Lee 2 in Heart Diseases

2007-05-22 14:51:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler 2 in Skin Conditions

I need help w/ this question:

I need organs found in between the nasal passages and lungs.

Nasal Passages > ___ > ___ > ___ > ___ >___ > lungs.

2007-05-22 14:45:28 · 1 answers · asked by Blondi 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I've a child who was recently diagnosted with "visual tracking" problems and needs therapy, does anyone know what causes this problem?

2007-05-22 14:40:00 · 1 answers · asked by stay at home mom needs a job 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-05-22 14:35:10 · 5 answers · asked by bigmama 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I want it gone any home made remedies HELP

2007-05-22 14:30:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-05-22 14:25:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

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2007-05-22 14:15:38 · 2 answers · asked by candi b 1 in Heart Diseases

My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in oct 04'. He went through a procedure where they take some of his insides our and re-tie. i heard it was called the whipple procedure or something like that. They were only able to take half of the cancerous tumor out and the other half they were hoping treatments would take care of it.

he is still alive and the recent news is that the treatments for the remaining cancer caused it to shrink 50%. so thats good new. the downfall is that they found a small bit in his colon, it is early that it can possibly be taken out. since it has been 2 1/2yrs fighting this, is it possible to be able to beat this?

my father is very possitive, the doctors are astounded that he has survived this long. Even the doctor who did his surgery called my fathers current doctor to see when he had passed and was shocked that he was still alive.

Can we beat this? thanks.

2007-05-22 14:12:47 · 14 answers · asked by khjunior1980 3 in Cancer

Does anyone know of something that can help control or minimize stuttering?.....anyone know of someone who got rid of it completely? Treatments, therapy?

2007-05-22 14:05:23 · 3 answers · asked by naret 2 in Other - Diseases

i found out when i had an abcess for 22wks and it wouldn't go i also felt in my words like crap how about you and how long have you had it for

2007-05-22 14:00:25 · 14 answers · asked by catsfoot 2 in Diabetes

I recently got shingles like May 17, and got medication on May 21st. Been using itching cream as well. I was wondering when will the scabs actually stop popping? I'm getting sick of them!

2007-05-22 13:54:55 · 3 answers · asked by Little One 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-22 13:46:54 · 10 answers · asked by College Kid 5 in Other - Diseases

my face is extremely oily. i have been using Murad and it has cleared up my acne very well. but my skin is really oily. is there somethingi can use with Murad that will help with this?

2007-05-22 13:42:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My fiance told me that he heard on the news that the Norwalk Virus is affecting a whole lot of the United States and what I'd most like to know is whether or not it is affecting Orlando, because I just happen to live in Orlando.

2007-05-22 13:27:19 · 2 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Infectious Diseases

I just got prescribed Ceftin for sinus infection. Has anyone taken this with good results? i have take omnicef, amoxicillin, levaquin all with no real side effects? whats your experiences with ceftin? and how long before the pain in bck of my teeth stops?

2007-05-22 13:24:52 · 1 answers · asked by cheyenne 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-05-22 13:24:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions