Diseases & Conditions - 22 June 2007

We got our 2 cats together when it seemed she had become immune to a friend or ours cat. She is OK during work days but on weekends when she is home all day, she is constantly sneezing and sniffing. She does take prescription Allegra for allergies and we have an air purifier in the bedroom which helps some, but does anybody have experience with allergy shots? How often do you go? How much does it cost? How effective are they? Thanks everyone....I thought about getting her to try Zyrtec next, any other pills work for you?

2007-06-22 08:09:00 · 3 answers · asked by npo1026 1 in Allergies

I read that Canadian doctors that prescibe statins had to suggest that the patient suppliment their coq10 needs. And that coq10 is used in Japan for congestive heart failure.

2007-06-22 08:06:01 · 7 answers · asked by coppershirt88 1 in Heart Diseases

Does Mitral Valve Prolapse ALWAYS cause an abnormal heart sound, or a clicking sound when the doctor uses a stethoscope? And, is it ALWAYS present on an echocardiogram? I ask because I have a lot of the symptoms of MVP, but, I have had a couple different echocardiograms all of which appeared normal. AND, I've had a stethoscope to my heart a LOT, and nothing has ever been heard. PLUS, I had a cardiologist suspect a PFO (hole in heart), so he went INSIDE of my heart through my groin area to check and said that my heart looked fine. I guess he would have seen if I had MVP, correct?

2007-06-22 07:44:21 · 4 answers · asked by btterfly1234 1 in Heart Diseases

If you know, please provide a link. If you don't know, please just tell me what you or someone you know is allergic to.

2007-06-22 07:17:46 · 9 answers · asked by Christi F 3 in Allergies

What is the longest amount of time anyone has felt chest discomfort when quitting smoking? Is 6 weeks too long to be feeling this discomfort? Thre is a doctor appointment set up for Tuesday, so just looking for opinions now!

P.S. The feeling is soreness and tightness, almost constantly! And it's in a 26 year old female.

THANKS.

2007-06-22 07:13:45 · 4 answers · asked by Nick 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I found it very disrespectful how Oprah did Ice Cube and Ludacris. They were supposed to be interviewed as actors for "Barbershop" and "Crash" and instead she bashed their music. Ice Cube is not the same jheri curl wearing gangbanger he used to be. He's a mature, educated businessman with a family. Does ANYone in that age group support hip hop? Not all songs are bad. I know I shouldn't care but it's frustrating.

2007-06-22 07:12:16 · 7 answers · asked by shanee h 2 in Other - Diseases

ive had this for over a year, balds spots come and go, caused by small, puss filled bumps. I went to the dermatologists and she insisted that it was FUNGUS. So she prescribed me LAMISIL. Ive been taking it for like a month now and it just doesnt seem like its getting better. Bumps are still there, when i cut my hair short the bald spots are still there. Im getting so sick of this!!!! Ive dealt with this for over a year and i work in the sales field dealing with people everyday!! Now this is costing me now over $400 to get to the point i am right now. So obviously the lamisil isnt working!! The only way i can really hide them is grow out my hair. Which is what im prob. gonna haveta do.
Anyone have any suggestions?

2007-06-22 07:08:15 · 9 answers · asked by vextc05 1 in Skin Conditions

I've got itching all over down there. Around legs, crotch, buttocks.

2007-06-22 06:59:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Breakfast:
1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup blueberries
And 3/4 cup of all bran cereal and only 1% milk

Lunch:
4oz piece of chicken
2 cups string beans
1/2 cup kidney beans
An apple

Dinner:
Poached Salmon
1/2 cup spinach
1/2 cup brown rice

Snacks:
String Cheese
Dry roasted soy nuts
sugar-free jello/pudding

i am currently eating this way and was wondering will i have success with loseing weight? sometimes i substitute items.

2007-06-22 06:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

these lumps were never there before. i fugured i would leave them for a few weeks to see if they were pimples or some think like that. but they have not changed. one is deep under my skin to the left under my right breast but if you press just a little you can feel it. the other is more under the breast but the same side. should i get them checked?

2007-06-22 06:32:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

If a woman has herpes but no outbreaks, is it possible for a man to contract it while performing oral sex on her.

2007-06-22 06:32:03 · 11 answers · asked by xoxoxo 1 in STDs

I had a medium heart attack 7 days ago, I was taken by ambulance to hospital, they found I had a main heart artery partially blocked sothey cleared it using a thromboloyte or something, anyway 3 days later Ithey perfomed an Angioplasty with stent placement. I have quit smoking immediately, and am making radical changes to my lifestyle such as more excersise, healthier eating, losing weight and generally getting myself fitter. My cholestral is 3.4, my BP is 120/80, (always has been) I am 55 years old. Is it possible/likely for me to be able to lead a normal life and live for many years to come if I follow the doctors reccomendations, or am I just going to drop dead in a few weeks time. Sorry to put it so blunly but to be honest I can't think of any other way.
I would appreciate honest and blunt to the point answers please, I would prefer to know what my prognosis is.
thanks
Roger

2007-06-22 06:20:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I accidentally spilt some boiling hot water on my chest when I was 10. I didn't receive help for it because I would've gotten in trouble.
Now i'm in my twenties and there is a dark visible scar the size of a quarter on my chest. It's starting to become a nuisance especially during the summer time when it darkens up and my wardrobe is limited. It shows when I wear halter tops, v necks etc. THe only thing to cover it right now is putting foundation on my chest. Is there any other way to reduce the appearance?

2007-06-22 05:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by christigmc 5 in Skin Conditions

my husband has high blood pressure and i believe sea salt contains less sodium but i could be wrong. Anyone know?

2007-06-22 05:46:03 · 8 answers · asked by foxygtogirl 1 in Heart Diseases

In other words, can completely non-sexual contact transfer herpes from one person to another?

2007-06-22 05:44:50 · 2 answers · asked by Alex G 2 in STDs

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this Memo out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well.
Dioxin chemicals causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr. Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.

2007-06-22 05:38:15 · 11 answers · asked by jenadoug 1 in Cancer

and inform me of what the name is for this bacteria and where I might be able to do more research on it? I have Google-searched, but my results were fruitless.
She contracted this en-route to Timbuktu.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ASSISTANCE!!!

2007-06-22 05:28:46 · 1 answers · asked by James 2 in Infectious Diseases

Was this a wise decision and if so how long should I keep doing it?

2007-06-22 05:00:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-06-22 04:35:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

It's on the back of my left leg, right against the thigh. It's gotten bigger ever since I was born, its reddish-purple, and pretty smooth, and its shaped like some random country from a map. Anyone have any idea what kind of birthmark it is?

2007-06-22 04:34:32 · 2 answers · asked by Tara:Star 2 in Skin Conditions

i feel very tickled when wearing clothes and also slight pain.What may be the reason?

2007-06-22 04:24:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I'm takeing him to the doctor. The dots were on his back and has spread to his body. He has a cold and they don't bother him what is this. they are light looking. they look like bug bits but he hasn't been outside in a couple days

2007-06-22 04:11:49 · 6 answers · asked by Tara Elaine 4 in Skin Conditions

2007-06-22 03:46:36 · 8 answers · asked by ricardo r 1 in Heart Diseases

My teacher wanted us to find out more about asthma. After I found out what it really was, I'm really worried it will happen to me. Well, I'm thirteen and never had asthma. Will I still get asthma? My mom told me I had turned blue while I was a baby but was treated. Will there be anymore problems in my health now and in my future?

2007-06-22 03:37:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have just started taking Amnesteem (which is the exact same thing as Accutane, just a different brand) and my face is already starting to dry out. I can't remember what my dermatoligist said about mosturizers so I am asking you guys. So, can i moisturize my face while taking accutane so it doesn't look so dry?

2007-06-22 03:28:05 · 7 answers · asked by arodgardner 2 in Skin Conditions

I found out rather shockingly that i am allergic to hair dye but would love another tattoo, are the dyes used the same and if so is there the option of natural dyes for tattoos?

2007-06-22 03:27:10 · 10 answers · asked by deefw1982 1 in Allergies

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and read that high doses of niacin (B3) and vitamine C can cure it alternatively, BUT can destroy the liver. whats the consequences of liver problems?

2007-06-22 02:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i can't have sugar or carbs.

2007-06-22 02:36:09 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-06-22 02:23:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I am getting bulkier day by day and may be getting into some serious health problems. I’m most worried about diabetes. How to keep diabetes away?

2007-06-22 02:16:51 · 10 answers · asked by lamegoat 1 in Diabetes