Diseases & Conditions - 9 June 2007

I'm 56. Figure it will make me look very cool. I can afford it, where I couldn't when I was younger. Plus, it can't really shorten my life much at this point. Is there a downside? Will it interfere with my exercise regimen?

2007-06-09 12:55:29 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

The other day I had prime rib at Black Angus. Then shortly after I was shopping at Target and decided to try out the free blood pressure machine. It read pretty high, about 150/90. Could this be related to having eaten the steak or should I be concerned about being hypertensive? I normally don't eat steaks or beef in general, usually have chicken. And my dad does have high blood pressure so it runs in the family but I am only 25.

2007-06-09 12:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by smperez_1999 2 in Heart Diseases

About 4 days ago, I started getting pains in my stomach after I would eat. It felt like gas pains. On the 4th day, I went to a restaurant & ate salad and a bowl of minestrone soup for lunch. I felt some pain after that. Then I ordered Tai food (garlic shrimp) for dinner. The pain started again and became more severe throughout the night. The pain was constant & it kept me up half the night. I woke up to go to work and I couldn't get myself together because the pain was severe and I also became nauseus. I tried to vomit and nothing would come up, only a little saliva. I tried pepto bismol and I just vomited that up. Throughout the day I kept running to the bathroom to vomit. My stomach lining feels very bloated and painful to the touch. It's the second day and the constant pain subsided, but I still have the bloated soreness in my stomach. I'm able to eat, but this pain is annoying. I never had diarrhea or anything. Does anyone know what this could be?

2007-06-09 12:39:29 · 4 answers · asked by Diesel G 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-06-09 12:28:54 · 24 answers · asked by sexy12stud 1 in Infectious Diseases

Hi everyone, i have been living with dizziness for the last five years, im in a constant state of dizziness, it started at approx same time as the panick/anxiety attack five years ago, i was on proxatine for 18 months, off the tablets back to normal now, dizziness is still here, i feel off balance even with eyes closed, can get worse with sudden movements, even worse upon waking morning time but dies down a little after 10 minutes, i feel extremly fatigued after breakfast, recently had an MRI scan and ears checked no cause for concern apart from ears have gone in a little from the inside, have been given exercises, not much help with the dizziness, i have been taking conium recommended by a homeopathic doctor, not much luck either, my blood pressure has been a little high recently 140 over 105
even as high as 180 over 110 very rarley, i would really appreciate some honest and usefull advice, thank you in advance.

2007-06-09 12:08:49 · 2 answers · asked by WASIM A 1 in Other - Diseases

Ok im 13 and i did it 3 times...people say in my school i will get std or aids, is it bad for me to sleep with different guys at my age?

2007-06-09 12:06:59 · 19 answers · asked by ♥amelia♥ 1 in STDs

I'm concerned. What would make the heart and veins/arteries in the neck and chest feel like they are fluttering. When I take my paulse It feels as though the heart is giving a THUMP feeling ever so often.. like ever 4 beats. It will beat for 4 and then make a thumping feel. It feels that way both in my neck veign and my heart. I have been all over the internet to find out what it could be and so far i have found NOTHING. So please answere if you can.. Thank you.

2007-06-09 11:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by anna_n_bunch2007 1 in Heart Diseases

ever since i was little i have white spots on my forehead and they itch sometimes i dont know what it is i think they are heat bumps but i dont know and now i took a look at it in my mirror and saw that now they arent little spots/dots now they are connected into a curvy little circle and above that are bumps that are kinda white-ish and kinda brown-ish im so scared help me please im begging you i dont want cancer(who does lol)

2007-06-09 11:30:51 · 7 answers · asked by Mina 2 in Cancer

2007-06-09 11:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by michaelpc12 2 in Diabetes

Last september I had arthroscopic surgery of my right knee. I still get stiffness after walking or exercise. Lately, I have noticed my right foot pointing outwards while walking and now i have developed pain in my calf when I walk. I am considering partial knee replacement in the near future.
I was wondering if some one has had a similar experience I would also like someone to share with me their experience if they had a partial knee surgery done.
Any information would be appreciated. If no objection I would also ike to contact for a follow up question(s).
thx

2007-06-09 11:05:41 · 2 answers · asked by berra 1 in Other - Diseases

I was diagnosed with diviticulosis but the CT scan and ultra sound have shown it is not real bad. I have had this pain in my upper right side for quite awhile now and also about a year ago my feet just all the sudden swelled up (toes too). It went away after about a week but has come back three times now and about a couple months apart. I have had 2 dye CT scans, an ultrasound and blood work and they can't seem to find what's wrong. I do get burning in the stomach so I know the diviticulosis is causing some problems but pain shouldn't be up that far and swelling? Any ideas I would really appreciate!

2007-06-09 11:01:56 · 1 answers · asked by lizzie 2 in Other - Diseases

when i get nervous i sweat under my arm pits.

2007-06-09 10:32:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I've been having a lot of fainting spells, and I had my most severe one this morning - where I sprained my wrist, injured my back, and got a concussion/contusion. Anyway. The ER doctor referred me to a cardiologist, to have some tests one. I've seen one before - I have MVP. What kind of tests will they be running on me?

2007-06-09 10:22:08 · 3 answers · asked by runawaytrain006 2 in Other - Diseases

today i went to the toilet twice for a num 2 and both times when i went i found that blood came out too .can sumone please tell me wat is the problem???

2007-06-09 10:17:52 · 7 answers · asked by ryan_matthews06 1 in Heart Diseases

& yesterday he experienced some problems..Today we went to the Dr. & the Dr. said there is some blood in his eye (thats whats causing him to have blurry vision & irritation)
I kept telling my husband NOT to rub his eye or lift & bend...his answer was: "Old habits are hard to break!" He is sooo stubborn & says I'm a NAG! How can I get him to understand that this is serious & I am NOT a NAG! I just care!
sob :'-(

2007-06-09 09:21:49 · 7 answers · asked by east2west92 4 in Other - Diseases

I have had severe hayfever with asthma since i was 2 years old and I am now 39 but my doctor keeps fobbing me off with antihistamine s that are no where near strong enough. Do you have any advice ? thanks

2007-06-09 08:16:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

I am begining to date a woman that has just shared with me she has Herpes. She said she has not had a outbreak in 10 years. Can I still catch it?

2007-06-09 08:14:09 · 11 answers · asked by Jim C 1 in STDs

if someone is on the list for an organ transplant, say a lung or a liver, and they are either a smoker or an alcoholic, and you KNOW that they wouldn't stop smoking or drinking, is it fair that they should receive an organ ahead of someone whose illness warrants their need for a new organ? should the person who abuses their body get a new organ before a sick person gets one, just because they are ahead on the list?

2007-06-09 06:23:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Can they be detected with just regular blood and urine tests?

2007-06-09 05:50:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

pl answer this as this is my long time doubt

2007-06-09 05:15:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Does herpes test detect the virus if its type I or II? Does type two have slightly diff DNA structure than type 1?

ALso can if type one is on genitalia, then it automatically becomes type II?

2007-06-09 05:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by crazz000 1 in STDs

2007-06-09 04:39:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

or did she need more Zoloft? or am i forgetting another "condition" like being a cocaine addict?

either way, i hope some giant Butch pounds her relentlessly in jail.

have a good day!

2007-06-09 03:50:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-06-09 03:30:51 · 3 answers · asked by Vicky123 1 in STDs

my daughter is 15 years old and she suffers alot to be able to got to the batroom or do # 2 i wanted to know if there is some thing i can give her to eat or drink so she can go to the restroom becaused of this she gets stomach cramps or pain and it really herts please help my daughter

2007-06-09 02:50:20 · 5 answers · asked by selenecm6 1 in Other - Diseases

just wondering?

2007-06-09 02:46:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-06-09 02:43:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I am currently on 20mg of prednisolone. The dosage was reduced to the current amout after taking it for six months. I am suffering from side effects such as severe acne flare ups, moon face, weight gain, insomnia, mood swings, occasional muscle pain, excessive growth of hair and stretch marks. I had asked the doctor about the stretch marks and he said that they will become less visible when i stop taking the medication but they will stay there forever. I am so depressed sometimes and really do not know what to do.I want to know whether if i will slim down and the excessive hair grown will drop when i stop medication?

2007-06-09 02:42:03 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Does anyone have any self help websites I can view - I can't take this anymore - I can't sleep, I've lost 15 pounds within the month and it's getting worse..... Please HELP!!!!

2007-06-09 02:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-06-09 02:21:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies