Diseases & Conditions - 29 June 2007

I do not want to get a knee replacement.

2007-06-29 07:22:42 · 2 answers · asked by Gao 1 in Other - Diseases

I was wondering, what the symptoms are for Carpal Tunnel syndrome, if you have had it for a long period of time. I do have a Doctors appointment on Tuesday to talk about it, but these are my symptoms; Pains in my wrist and hands that last for days, it is hard to grasp objects, even drive, without being in pain, I wake up because my shoulders and upper neck are in pain and it doesn't go away, so I get up, because I can't go back to sleep. The pain from my wrists spreads to my elbows and shoulders. The other day I woke up and my shoulder and neck hurt so bad I could hardly move it(lasted for 2-3 days). I wake up because my hands(or feet are a sleep). Currently my foot and ankle feel like they are sprained, but I didn't do anything, I just woke up like this, and it has been bothering me for about 5 days. When I wake up in th morning the pain has spread to my calf and knee, but then dissapates throughout the day, so only my foot and ankle hurt. I need reliefe before Sat. Help??

2007-06-29 07:16:54 · 2 answers · asked by Crazy_Fool 5 in Other - Diseases

no 1 in my family had cancer so my body is not familiar with this so its impossible for me to get cancer right?

2007-06-29 07:16:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

a couple of days ago i had laparoscopy surgery done and my dr. found out that my right fallopian tube was clogged. since i'm trying to concieve i asked if there was anything that he could do for this problem and he said no. i read up on this and found out that there was a way to unblock my tubes naturally and that there is a surgical procedure that can be done. i'm confused and don't know what to believe. can anyone help?

2007-06-29 06:38:41 · 4 answers · asked by VA1205 1 in STDs

since about a week ago ive been having constant palpitations..prior to this within 2 months ive had several ekgs,chest xrays.blood taken,24 hour halter monitor,heart stress test and echocardiograhm cause ive been having chest pain also nothing was found wrong..im going to be going back to my dr to see what else we can try cause he thought it was my gastritis so he gave me a med but it didnt help..but these palpitations are very uncomfortable since last week its every day and happens the majority of the day..could stress and anxiety be causing it to happen constantly even when i dont feel like im stressed or having anxiety or what else could be going on considering i got pain and palpations but my heart rate is regular and between 70-95 depending on what im doing

2007-06-29 06:36:08 · 6 answers · asked by iamloco724 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-06-29 05:50:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

Are there any continuous glucose monitors(a device that measures your glucose every minute or so) that are waterproof and prescription free?(over the counter)

2007-06-29 05:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by brett_f 2 in Diabetes

Diabetes runs in our family and my dad just recently found out that he got it as well. Can anyone advise me on how to take care of a diabetic person? The do's and don'ts? What to eat and not to eat? I bought him one of those home blood sugar monitor device but other than that, what other stuff that are available here in US that can be beneficial for him (he resides out of US so I want to send my dad anything that can help him). Thanks so much in advance!!!

2007-06-29 05:41:26 · 22 answers · asked by tangerine 2 in Diabetes

I can certainly use a few extra bucks extra income. I’ve heard blood banks pay for people's plasma.

Does anyone have a round figure as to how much they pay?

I’m figuring on $50 a pint.

I’d also like to get on a routine schedule of selling pints.

I figure 4 pints a week would be very handy in the form of extra cash. I’ve already starting drinking lots of OJ and sugary snacks to get those levels up.

Lastly, does anybody know if I’d have to claim this on my taxes as income? If this all works out, I’d be looking at over $10,000 a year gross selling my blood. I’m hoping this is non-taxable income.

2007-06-29 05:34:51 · 3 answers · asked by Brady Boone 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-06-29 05:32:21 · 3 answers · asked by Nadiya S 1 in Heart Diseases

i try to use spray but it wont work

2007-06-29 05:26:05 · 13 answers · asked by legend l 1 in Skin Conditions

Everyone In the family is being asked to be tested. We are all concerned for my brother but how concerned should we be for ourselves? What's the likelihood that he's spread it. I'm pretty sure he's recently gotten it because he started feeling symptoms of something and he immediately went to the doctor who then stated he had tuberculosis.

2007-06-29 05:21:16 · 5 answers · asked by tejanomoreno 2 in Infectious Diseases

My mom wants to know

2007-06-29 05:17:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-06-29 05:13:59 · 6 answers · asked by wick9201 1 in STDs

I don't personally have bad acne, but I'm just curious, if one were to break out and become really inflammed, would ibproufen still have the same properties as it does in treating shin splints, cramps etc.? Would it make the acne any better?

2007-06-29 05:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by pretty_kitty1698 2 in Skin Conditions

Have Borax and Vaseline, how much Borax to how much water ?

2007-06-29 05:06:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Neutrogena claims that their sunblock with helioplex is the best at block UVA rays...is there any truth to this, or is any sublock with both UVA and UVB SPF sufficient in blocking both rays??

2007-06-29 05:03:00 · 3 answers · asked by DEEDS 1 in Skin Conditions

Hello all. My 2 year old sister was "diagnosed" with Rotavirus about 2 1/2 months ago. It seemed strange to me, I am a medical student and thought it odd. She had no diarrhea, one of the huge factors in diagnosing Rotavirus. She has been vomiting on and off for all of that 2 and a half months. The pediatrician says it's still Rotavirus. And still there is no diarrhea or fever. I thought it may be Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome but where she is only 2 the doctors refuse to believe that's what it is. Any ideas? Anyone had anything similar?! Thank You!

2007-06-29 05:02:30 · 6 answers · asked by Steph 2 in Other - Diseases

what dose isosorbid treat?

2007-06-29 04:52:26 · 4 answers · asked by emperkins1944 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-06-29 04:42:41 · 6 answers · asked by stenji55 1 in Infectious Diseases

how many hours later did you have the next tablets..as im not sure when to take them and when did u notice anything...

2007-06-29 04:33:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

What fruits and vegetables are high in sugar or carbohydrates and should be avoided or eaten in moderation for a diabetic?

2007-06-29 04:31:50 · 14 answers · asked by Kat 1 in Diabetes

I don't want my boyfriend to know I can't swim. It is embarrassing. How can I go and have fun without swimming. I also wear contacts so maybe I can use that as an excuse.

2007-06-29 04:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My face twitches, my arm and fingers twitch and shake, things are going numb, and all I get are more meds. I feel like the medications are causing these things! But if I go off my meds, I probably will be denied social security. I feel invaded and controlled by all these meds and am worried about long-term effects. Most are not working anyway.

2007-06-29 04:10:24 · 8 answers · asked by moondrop000 5 in Other - Diseases

I have breast cancer. If it is not in the lymph nodes and the breast has been removed, how will we ever know if it becomes metastized? Will it show up in the blood?

2007-06-29 04:07:35 · 3 answers · asked by moondrop000 5 in Cancer

2007-06-29 03:55:45 · 12 answers · asked by Aiden R 2 in Skin Conditions

cause and treatments

2007-06-29 03:50:48 · 1 answers · asked by Gail H 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-06-29 03:49:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

my best friends little sister had been coughing up some blood recently and shes only 12 i was wondering wat possible diseases it anything it could be or if it might not be that big of deal
thanks

2007-06-29 03:35:34 · 11 answers · asked by Matt Koz 2 in Respiratory Diseases

Hey, I have just completed a 4 year degree in Ireland. This course allows you to work in one of 3 area, as a cardiac technician, respiratory technician and neuro technician. I now work as a respiratory and sleep tech. I was just wondering if there is anyway that I can become a respiratory therapist in either the US or Canada without having to do another degree?

2007-06-29 03:28:04 · 5 answers · asked by Sean W 2 in Respiratory Diseases