Diseases & Conditions - 9 August 2007

I am 18 years old and have not been on any steady medication. My twitches have been going on for about two years. They seem to vary in severity very randomly. One day I'll almost twitch out of my seat at school and the next day I won't have any twitches at all. I have a normal sleep cycle and am totally healthy (so far as I know). I haven't had the time to see a doctor or anything fancy. Anybody know what could be wrong?

2007-08-09 14:56:17 · 8 answers · asked by Sexual Harassment Panda 1 in Other - Diseases

My 14 year old brother is just entering high school and as recently as last December suffered from an outbreak of bacterial encephalitis. He is set on playing for his school's football team. His team recently began to practice with full pads on- helmet, shoulder pads, etc. and he reports to suffer from headaches almost immediately after beginning to play.

Is this an after-effect of the encephalitis and is it dangerous?

2007-08-09 14:50:21 · 1 answers · asked by Willy M 2 in Infectious Diseases

I think I was bitten by a brown recluse. I never felt it, and first noticed the spot on my calf 5 days ago. It became more and more painful, to the point that I can feel it when walking or even just standing up. A red rash developed around the spot, about 3-4 inches in diameter. I still wasn't sure what it was and drained some pus/fluid from the wound 3 days ago. 2 days ago just a bit of blood came out. It is still red and the tissue around the wound, in my calf, feels very hard. The place where the "bite mark" would've been is now a small dark scab, and the skin around it (about nickel-sized) is becoming bluish-purple. It is still a bit swollen and painful. It's been 5 days since I first noticed it, and 4 1/2 days since it first became rashy/painful. Do I need to go to a doctor or are there other ways to take care of it? Thanks in advance.

2007-08-09 14:38:44 · 12 answers · asked by chazzychef 4 in Skin Conditions

My ECG says normal study except for sinus rythym left axis
my BP w/o medication is 175/100 and am aged 55 how do I
bring my BP to a lower level and what does my ECG inform?

2007-08-09 14:20:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sasi M 3 in Heart Diseases

I am wearing nailpolish?

2007-08-09 14:05:41 · 11 answers · asked by Love Me♥ 2 in Infectious Diseases

my throat hurts its hard to swallow the cracks in my tonsils are pretty much all filled with white stuff a couple days ago i had a fever but thats done should i worry the doc or tough it out?

2007-08-09 13:51:38 · 14 answers · asked by jorel q 1 in Infectious Diseases

im 26 years old and i just recently noticed when i get hungry i shake and tremble and feel like im going to pass out. I have not been checked out by a doctor yet. I also take prozac,adderall,multivitams, and mega green tea pills and thats an appetite suppressant!! could these medications make me feel this way?

2007-08-09 13:48:05 · 18 answers · asked by domojj24 2 in Diabetes

just as i've asked

2007-08-09 13:47:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

what do feet have to do with blood sugar ?

2007-08-09 13:43:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I've had a lump on my rib cage for a few months, and I was hoping it would just be lipoma, but is it possible to get lipoma on your ribcage???

I'm going to hospital to get it removed tomorrow, but I just want to have something to be positive about, so please answer!

2007-08-09 13:42:01 · 4 answers · asked by LinnLovestruck<3 3 in Other - Diseases

I'm going up to the city tomorrow, and I want to get well ASAP. I very rarely get sick (One cold in the last 2 years), so I'm not sure what I'm up against.
Here are my symptoms-
Fever (101.7-102 degrees F) plus chills
Sore throat (It hurts to swallow)
Sore body/Aches
Headache
Stuffy Nose (could be from my allergies)

I'm a teenager, if that makes a difference, but I'm not going to tell my parents. They would try to make me stay home, and I'm not going to miss this for anything! (It's my last chance to spend time with a best friend who moved away.)

Any ideas on what I've got/ suggestions for a quick recovery?

2007-08-09 12:59:55 · 18 answers · asked by hypogiaphobia 2 in Other - Diseases

im severely depressed, have many symptons, sometimes i cant face going out my front door for weeks, i have anxiety and panic attaks. but my gp will only write me sick notes for 1-2 weeks a time and just gives me anti depressants. i really need a sick note for at least few months a time to stay on income support as i really not capable to go back to work. in fact, my gp makes my depression worse for me necause its as if he dont believe me. ive told him this but sometimes to even get out to book an appointment to renew a sick note can take me weeks and weeks without a panic attack. should i change my gp? hes been my family doctor all my life but i cant cope. ive told him i get suicidal but all he seems to say is "go back to work and you wont be depressed" this is tough to hear. because of this, i sometimes have to leave my benefits at zero as i cant face him to get a sick note. is there anyone with any advice for me or been in this situation?

2007-08-09 12:50:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

hi, i dont know if this is allergies or what, but would allergies make it hard for u to breath through your throat? and sometimes feels weird to swallow? and throat is dry, and burns when u eat some foods?

2007-08-09 12:47:12 · 12 answers · asked by hotty 5 in Allergies

hewing away at it whenever im bored and it takes alot of my time up and i had this habit ever since i was a little kid like at the age of 4 or so.

2007-08-09 12:36:26 · 6 answers · asked by tinkerbell88 2 in Skin Conditions

For diabetic persons im suspecting that i do have diabetes, i need ur help. How does it hurt? can i live without any medication? i cant afford for either diabetes test or medication.

2007-08-09 12:09:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

He is taking Insulin and Blood Presurre reducing medicines to counter the increases from the Wysolone. I wanted to find out if the Wysolone (a steroid) has been used by anyone else and if it did improve their eye sight

2007-08-09 12:05:08 · 2 answers · asked by Gult 1 in Diabetes

i just had a phyiscal and the doc sayed i had a slight heart murmer. he dident go any farther because its just a pre enployment physical. Is this dangerous? What can i do to fix it. it must be new or someone would of told me in the past.

WHAT DO I DO?

2007-08-09 11:25:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

over the past year ive developed an allergy to cats, ive had my cat for 7 years so i thought i would be fine with her, but now im starting to think otherwise, so is it possible that i could be allergic to her?

2007-08-09 11:18:07 · 14 answers · asked by sunsetsundrop 2 in Allergies

They have no vitamins. They can cause heart problems,kindey failure and diabetes! What is the purpose of them if what they do is harm!

2007-08-09 11:08:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I have an appointment with an Allergist in a few days to try to get a handle on my crazy allergies. I never realized how bad they could actually be since I had to stop taking medication for them so the doctor could do testing on Monday. I don't want to gross anyone out, but I feel like I'm drowning from all the post nasal drainage.

I've heard a little about allergy testing, something involving pricking the skin and all that good stuff. What I want to know is what exactly will he be testing for? Specifically? I've had miserable allergies just like my father since I as a little girl (24 now) and I REALLY want to make sure he tests for everything to make sure I have the best shot at living a normal. I can't remember the last time I breathed through my nose at night... thinking never. Thanks.

2007-08-09 11:05:46 · 5 answers · asked by Dolyn 6 in Allergies

For the last few years, I have been feeling really, really bad. I get exhausted for no real reason. I have weird aches and pains. I get sick to my stomach. It doesn't matter how much I sleep, or how well I sleep. Losing weight, eating right, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc has done nothing to help. It's not my blood sugar, I'm not anemic. It happens thoughout the year, so it's not seasonal allergies, although heat doesn't help. Sometimes it will go away for a few months, then start back up again. I can't concentrate on anything. I get dizzy. I have times when I have to stop what I'm doing and lay down on the floor of my house. I have a hard time driving. Stress makes it worse, but I have symptoms whether I'm stressed or not. What some possible causes?

2007-08-09 10:42:18 · 2 answers · asked by Deidre W 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-08-09 10:41:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

at times when i feel really lethargic and sleepy and even naucious, i tend to pee a lot even though iv not drank so much water, does that mean that the blood sugar in your body is low or your blood pressure? (i'm not diabetic)
it usually happens if iv not ate much in a couple of days since iv been working alot.

i hope these are not sighns of diabetes and can some one tell me how i can stop it e.g what food is better

2007-08-09 10:36:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

Is it an allergy or intolerance?
Symptoms include nausea, and just feeling downright sick; the next day. Not while the firecrackers are going off, but the following day.

2007-08-09 10:25:16 · 5 answers · asked by V. 3 in Allergies

Like that fat old man on that medicare commercial.

2007-08-09 10:13:56 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Allison♥ 2 in Diabetes

tiny red/purple dots under my chin?
it doesn't itch, and i cant feel it when i rub my finger across it, unless i push.

any sugestions?

2007-08-09 09:56:24 · 1 answers · asked by mle 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-08-09 09:54:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I herd it will fill them with water or make um worse

2007-08-09 09:49:27 · 7 answers · asked by Mac 2 in Infectious Diseases

I catch myself breathing deeply approx every 10 minutes, like I am gasping for air. I have observed this since this past week, never had problems before. What do you think is happening?

2007-08-09 09:37:36 · 12 answers · asked by GUESS GIRL 3 in Respiratory Diseases

I haven't been able to eat much more than a few bites for the past two weeks, as well as not able to drink more than half a cup of water each day. Everytime I do, I feel like soemthing is in my throat, & it feels like it's gagging me or my stomach gets upset, like im going to throw up. My mom thinks it's h. pylori, I went to the dr & they scheduled me an endoscopy(sp)... Sept 12! I can't go a whole month barely eating, I hardly have any energy left, just walking upstairs make my heart pound for about 5 min. Does anyone know what this is or similiar? Or have any advice? I havent taken any meds because I dont know what I have & dont want to mess up my stomach/throat even more.Should I try to find another dr that does endoscopy? I was even thinking of going to the hospital for iv feeding, but I dont think I'd be allowed to do that. Any advice or anything?

2007-08-09 09:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by beebopdontstop 2 in Other - Diseases