Diseases & Conditions - 10 August 2007

I've had really embarrassing acne for several years. I am 17 years old. I've tried everything from Proactiv, Murad acne complex, to meds my family doctor, and dermatologist had given me. Right now i am on 2 creams my derm has prescribed they are Benza Clin and Tretinoin cream.She told me that if i didnt see results in 2 weeks that is wasnt going to work at all for me.She mentioned Accutane as something to try after this, but said i'd have to go on birth control. I told her i wasnt having sex, so i could get pregnant. She said i would have to anyway. If i get accutane, and have to go on Birth control, what do you have to do to get BC? I live with my dad, and i am the only girl, where would i have to go for it, an obgyn? that would be humiliating because I LIVE WITH MY DAD, is this something i could get on my own w/o dad? So anyways, i am thinking of calling my derm to see if she give accutane, i need a quick fix, b/c i have acting offers in L.A. and dont need this acne problem. thanks.

2007-08-10 22:42:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

you are bulimic, but instead of binge eating before it... you don't eat anything... like being anorexic and making yourself throw up at the same time...?

i think it's called anorexic bulimic...??

2007-08-10 22:36:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-08-10 22:35:42 · 5 answers · asked by THAMARA 1 in Other - Diseases

I am suffering a lot with pimples/acne on my face specifically in my cheeks. How can i cure.

2007-08-10 22:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I am a 32 yr. old female, I am suffering from depression, and a lung disorder. I do smoke, but only half a pack a day, I am trying to quit. For 6-8 months now, I have been in and out of hospitals and doctors offices. They have done a CT scan on me, and have found nodules all over my lungs, I just got a Bronchoscopy and Biopsy done, and they took a tissue of my lung, which I recommend anyone, never get one of these done. I do have anti-anxiety medication, and depression medications, but because of my lung condition I can't take them. Doctor says my breathing problem is not anxiety related, he says there might be an infection, or something worse.
Everday, every minute I am gasping for air, or yawning alot, I do have also some sleep problems, which might be from my lung condition, and my depression combined. My White Blood Cell Count is at 12,000 which is high. They've mis-diagnosed me with TB, which I didn't have, and some people on here, keep saying its my anxiety, which it isn't.

2007-08-10 22:12:57 · 6 answers · asked by MARCIA M 2 in Other - Diseases

Can anti-perspirants really cause breast cancer?

2007-08-10 22:08:57 · 7 answers · asked by Tennis_Ace 1 in Cancer

2007-08-10 21:57:45 · 4 answers · asked by trishscotth 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-08-10 21:54:07 · 0 answers · asked by Janice M 1 in Cancer

2007-08-10 21:51:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-08-10 21:25:53 · 1 answers · asked by Ruth Naomi Mariae R 2 in Infectious Diseases

typically if a species has some sort of negative mutation it would eventually be eliminated through natural selection. since we keep coming up with new treatments for these genetic disorders are we enabling our species to become weaker and more susceptible to illness?

2007-08-10 20:10:08 · 2 answers · asked by larry j 3 in Other - Diseases

2007-08-10 19:53:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-08-10 19:27:39 · 12 answers · asked by dance_to_da_rhythm 2 in Skin Conditions

is there a way to get rid of them

2007-08-10 19:20:27 · 7 answers · asked by simba 2 in Skin Conditions

I had to have these sandals! They were a little big and my feet would slide. Now I have thick skin on the bottoms of some areas of my feet. I have used the oil of olay warming pedicure, lotions and creams. My feet get soft, but the thick skin remains People can't see it but it is uncomfortable and I know it is there.

2007-08-10 18:59:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I discovered my hamster had rectal relapse 3 days ago, and now the intestines have hardened outside of her body. She appears to be in extreme discomfort. She is a black bear hamster, but she is grey. She is only 1.5 years old. I cannot afford euthinasia, or surgrey. How long does she have to live, if you know. I just feel awful, and I want her to get out of her misery quickly. Please help.

2007-08-10 18:57:13 · 5 answers · asked by anonomous 1 in Other - Diseases

medicine doesnt work for me and i already have my adnoids removed.

2007-08-10 17:58:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

I just found out that I have WPW (Wolf-Parkinson's-White) I have heard that people who have that are not permitted to play high school or professional sports (which doesn't bother me because I was planning on playing Pro Football) but I also heard that you can't join the ARMY with it and that kind of upset me because I almost wanted to. Does that mean I can't join the police force either??

2007-08-10 17:34:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

If a mosquito bites a man with aids and then bites another man, could he catch aids? I have asked doctors, and nobody can really prove if this is true.. I've been bitten plenty of times so if anyone knows anything, please let me know thx.

2007-08-10 17:13:50 · 10 answers · asked by Chris 2 in STDs

Well, I first smoking at my friends birthday party last December. We were all drunk so I took the cigarette and had no clue what I was doing. First time I ever had one. Then in march on the same day I had three at a concert. From April-June I've had about 6 or 7. Randomly I crave one (more when I'm stressed) and I frequently smell cigarette smoke. Like now, I'm sitting in front of a computer and I can just smell the smoke. Whats wrong with me?

2007-08-10 17:01:12 · 11 answers · asked by courtneygrater838 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-08-10 16:47:47 · 4 answers · asked by bob c 1 in Cancer

Ok, my TB test results were negative.

Now, they want me to take it again within two weeks.
Why?

What is the solution that they put in the needle that goes under your skin? Is it the TB infection itself in a low dose?

2007-08-10 16:45:57 · 4 answers · asked by Mom of 2 great boys 7 in Respiratory Diseases

Like something I can buy at a Duane Reade, CVS/Pharmacy, or Rite Aid, something that is quick and easy, not TOO mich money, and also something that will make an acne pimple smaller overnight. I am not talking Proactive or Frutels here. Thank you :)

2007-08-10 16:31:29 · 3 answers · asked by Sy 1 in Skin Conditions

DDT is it safe or is it danerous? in USA 1972 - it was discovered dangerous for Enviroment and wildlife- Yet it is used in Developing Countries to get rid of Malaria -
(The Malaria Death Clock) http://www.junkscience.com/malaria_clock.html
states otherwise - pleave view on who is correct?

2007-08-10 16:30:55 · 6 answers · asked by darcyaf1 3 in Infectious Diseases

i know the side effects just so you know and im very cautious
just want to know if and WHEN this stuff works....


ill be starting it pretty soon
really soon
about a week

2007-08-10 16:26:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

im on it and by chance my friend is too, he says nothing happens, and proceeds with dirnking but im undecided

2007-08-10 16:24:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My new hubby used to chew tobacco, but he has been using the nicotine gum for over a year now. He chews 4 pieces of 2mg many times a day. ( I am talking several boxes of 90/week). What are the risks? I have tried to wean him off with regular gum, but no luck. Any ideas?

2007-08-10 16:08:13 · 2 answers · asked by juneaulady 4 in Heart Diseases

For a while I thought it was low blood sugar or something, but half the time eat, I feel even more light headed and dizzy....and even more hungry. I am not sure what is causing this, but the symptoms became even more pronounced today during a migraine and scared me. Please help....does anyone have any ideas??

2007-08-10 15:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Diseases

go to this site where u can talk to people about ur acne or other things about ut body. this is a safe site and i can banded people that do not foloow the rules poste on the website.the site is faceforgirls.piczo.com.and its ok if ur a boy and please no causing. srry if there is no 1 on its a new site but i promise it wil get better

2007-08-10 15:57:27 · 1 answers · asked by cutie 2 in Skin Conditions

A relative had radioactive iodine for a thyroid treatment and 3 days have passed since he took the pill. Do you think it is safe now to enter the house. My relative only has 20 percent radiation left in him. Is ok to watch tv in the same room. If i touch an obeject that he touched, can it have negative side effects on me, and what can the side effects be . Thanks

2007-08-10 15:35:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer