Diseases & Conditions - 17 July 2007

Someone i know was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes..
She's very confused as to what she can and can't eat..

Is ice cream out of the question.. or is there a certain kind that would be safe or does it matter?

thanks!

2007-07-17 06:18:54 · 23 answers · asked by starryeyed 5 in Diabetes

i went to the bathroom and there was blood in my stool why is that...it was like a blood clot in your nose but in my stool. and it was scary. it didn't burn or hurt but it was blood when i wiped too, does anyone know why?

2007-07-17 06:06:15 · 8 answers · asked by playboyleroy2002 1 in Other - Diseases

I have these horrible red bumps on my feet that itch like heck. They have spread. Yesterday, I had just 2, and they were on the same toe, but now I have 15, and they are all over both feet. What should I do? What are they? Please help, they hurt and itch.

2007-07-17 06:03:45 · 8 answers · asked by SBroX 2 in Skin Conditions

well my GF used to have an eating disorder(would not eat / puke sometimes) and she thinks it started happening after that, but when she gets really stressed or scared(not frightened, like scared for something serious) she will get dizzy, and has blacked out more than once... now don't say go to the doctor cause she wont. any ideas on what to do for it?

2007-07-17 06:01:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-07-17 05:57:50 · 14 answers · asked by Myint T 1 in Other - Diseases

please take the time to go to komotv.com/ibc if you are a woman or know any women send them this information you may just save their life.

2007-07-17 05:52:24 · 4 answers · asked by Mel 2 in Cancer

i have diabetes and have been feeling extremely tired and unwell i tested my sugar this morning and was 20.9 which i know is very high im on metformin x4 a day how can i get the sugar levels down

2007-07-17 05:36:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I am allergic to shrimp and am absolutely terrified of eating out because of it. I am scared of there possibly being cross contamination in the food I eat, and of people eating shellfish and touching me.
I don't remember a time when I didn't have this allergy, but as I get older, I have become even more paranoid about it.

I don't know how to cope with this. Any help please?

2007-07-17 05:26:25 · 8 answers · asked by Kim O 3 in Allergies

My brother has it - what should I be on the lookout for?

2007-07-17 04:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by Cindy 1 in Cancer

2007-07-17 04:51:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-07-17 04:49:04 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Diseases

I was dating this guy about 4 years ago. I broke up with him because he was cheating. I met this wonderful guy and we have a child together. I got tested for HIV twice when I was pregnant. Both came out negative. My guy got tested last year and came out negative. I took a test yesterday and have to get my results today. I am so scared that I could have HIV from my ex. I have not been sick, I just ready to move on with no regrets. I was wondering should I be worried about it, because I am constantly thinking about it.

2007-07-17 04:25:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-07-17 04:22:51 · 15 answers · asked by babijay07 1 in STDs

2007-07-17 03:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-07-17 03:47:47 · 0 answers · asked by Ma. Ineliza A 1 in Skin Conditions

earlier in the first 2weeks and a couple days it was 8 or 9 times a day then it got better like 4 times a day now he seems to only throw up after chocolate shake from mcdonalds that he loves and occasionally once more a day but hes lost 6 pounds and im worried any one have any idea what this might be? my doctor is completely incapable he hasnt been able to tell us what it is and he was going to admit him to the hospital today and we realized he was admittign him to do the same test they have already doen because they cant even remember what they have prefomed on my child they have given him an endoscopy (i dont no if thats how its spelled) and they found nothing in his digestive tract taht could be causeing it and they did an upper gi and once again nothign could it be gual blatter of lactose intolernent becasuse he never has regular milk he onll drinks soy and he has thrown up quite a few times after a shake but he does eat cheese with out problems so i have no idea help plz!!

2007-07-17 03:47:27 · 7 answers · asked by sexi_chic 2 in Other - Diseases

Hello,
I work as a hospital locum in london and I have been against the BCG injection due to scarring. I am now informed because of bloody agency ways I have to have the BCG or discontinue my work. It is no longer standard to have BCGs in australia as it does not ensure 100% immunity.
I would like to know if the BCG can be injected anywhere other than the arm. I know they prefer the arm scar as an indication that the injection has been done, but immunity could also be tested by another manoux test.
If it has to be the arm, is there anything that can help with the swelling and all the pusssssssssssss? I don't want a scar.

2007-07-17 03:45:31 · 11 answers · asked by Smudge 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-07-17 03:43:37 · 4 answers · asked by dotcalamitie 1 in Other - Diseases

i found a ring-like sign near the nipple of my breast

2007-07-17 03:41:00 · 10 answers · asked by osekweyi o 1 in Cancer

2007-07-17 03:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I mowed about 2 acres of grass at my house yesterday, and now my nose has been bleeding a little bit at a time since I woke up. Could this be because of allergies to the grass or does it sound like something else?

2007-07-17 03:39:14 · 9 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Allergies

Cheek has been numb on and off for a few days, but now my ear hurts. I did go swimming las tweek in a lake - could this be swimmers ear??

2007-07-17 03:27:38 · 8 answers · asked by J*Mo 6 in Other - Diseases

are there inhalers or pumps for type one diabetes insulin

2007-07-17 03:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-07-17 03:24:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Im 15 my height is 5.5 ft and i weigh 170 my blood pressure is 150/90 and my docotor thinks i have a heart murmur and i was wondering if the heart murmur and the high blood pressure can be related

2007-07-17 03:12:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anthony A 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-07-17 03:11:40 · 11 answers · asked by Renée 3 in Skin Conditions

How also would we know whether it s contaminated blood?

2007-07-17 03:08:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I have had strange health issues now for almost a year & none of the doctors I've been to see can pin down a diagnosis, despite extensive blood tests, x-rays & other tests. I have seen a PCP, a holistic MD & a MD of internal medicine, & an orthopedist. I have been tested for everything from RA to Lyme disease to TB to pinched nerves & every possible hypothesis has turned up negative so far. A lot of the symptoms are generalized--such as fatigue, chonic sinusitus, achy joints, chronic back and neck pain, stress & being slightly overweight. I went to see a doctor several years ago because of intermittent pain & numbness in my arms, from the elbow down to the hand. Over the years, it has increased in frequency & duration to the point that it happens daily and is severe. I also had a bout of internal eye inflammation recently & my ESR rate has been weird the 3 times it was tested. I've been told to wait to see what else goes wrong & then do more tests. Any suggestions on what to do?

2007-07-17 03:04:26 · 12 answers · asked by Heather 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-07-17 03:04:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

some people say there is a cure, but im not sure

2007-07-17 02:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases