Diseases & Conditions - 6 September 2007

2007-09-06 21:50:59 · 1 answers · asked by wintersnow 2 in Skin Conditions

im sufferin in severe migraine. i took many treatements. but ,still im suffering. i want to know the best treatments for migraine i need ur advice. that will help me to cure

2007-09-06 20:49:58 · 7 answers · asked by smilee n 1 in Other - Diseases

My doctor prescribed me Arthritec (sp) for Osteoarthritis. I've been taking Diclofenac, but it doesn't seem to work. I'm a 47 year old woman and my doc says my osteoarthritis is that of a 70 yr old person. It has (and still is) caused me so much pain and mostly neurological problems. I've had a few surgeries in various places in the past 11 months alone. Can anyone identify with this disease? Please email me via Y!Answers for more information.

2007-09-06 20:41:57 · 4 answers · asked by CharJ, 6 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-06 19:57:14 · 3 answers · asked by Imran Ö 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-06 19:40:38 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Kimchi♥ 4 in Other - Diseases

What is the definition of a "disease"?

Mental illness is a disorder, but can it necessarily be classified as a disease?

My health teacher got mad at me because he thought I was protesting his logic that "mental illnesses are disorders, not diseases".

If anyone can come up with a source and some evidence that proves him wrong I'd love it! I read it somewhere but can't find it. Help!

2007-09-06 19:37:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-06 18:59:39 · 2 answers · asked by Azmat A 1 in Cancer

I had a one night stand with a guy friend of mine a little while ago, and I recently went to the doctor and found out that he gave me herpes! and he is only the second person I have ever slept with. What should I say to him, if anything? I've heard that some people may not even know that they have it, but I really don't know what to say.

And don't be mean please it's devastating enough finding out that I'll have to deal with this for the rest of my life.

2007-09-06 18:56:01 · 16 answers · asked by kylie m 2 in STDs

I have a kidney failure and the waiting list for a kidney where I live can take between 7-10 years longer for me since I am Type O positve. For now I've been getting dialysis treatment 4 times a week and am getting worse since now I also have Lupus. One of my sisters had hers tested but when UCLA called her to let her know that she's a match, she never called them back. My Dad and sister would tell people how sorry they feel for me and that they want to donate their kidney but it's all talk. When they needed things from me, I was always helping, now that I need help, they are all gone. How would you feel about this situation? I have 3 kids and my husband is not a match so he can't donate. I've decided to stay out of my familys life for now because it hurts to know that no one seems to care.

2007-09-06 18:54:49 · 7 answers · asked by ods 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-06 18:22:10 · 8 answers · asked by EJ 1 in Cancer

Have not lived with this person for over a year.
Have been tested negative 3 times over 3 year span.
Am I considered a carrier even if not explicitly infected?

2007-09-06 18:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by NickName 1 in Infectious Diseases

We learned what blanching IS in school, but I don't remember what they said it was caused by.

2007-09-06 18:05:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Is it bad to squeeze pimples? I do it all the time and people say that it can cause infection and scarring. Both have not happened so far. Will the scarring show up later in life? I need responses! =)

2007-09-06 17:50:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I've got acne along the jaw line, mostly close to my ears. This always looks like raised bumps and if I squeeze them (I can't resist, gross I know) something solid and white comes out. They are usually a little tender to the touch.

This spots seem to last for a long time and they reappear in the same place, almost like the pores in the same spot keep turning into zits. I do use my cell phone a lot, so I'm wondering if my phone might contribute by collecting grime & oil?

I've been to a dermatologist...tried oral antibiotics, Retin A, 2 series of Accutane, topical antibiotics, et cetera and I still get these darn things.

Why do I keep getting them in the same spot and why are they so hard to clear up? The rest of my face is mostly clear. One doctor I saw called them "furuncles," but he was a GP not a derm. Skin experts of Y.A., any thoughts?

2007-09-06 17:38:38 · 21 answers · asked by quirkyfunnyone 1 in Skin Conditions

over the summer, i dropped from about 128, to 118 pounds. and as i've been losing the weight i've been noticing that my right hip is indented more than the other one. i'm guessing this is from scoliosis... but i don't want to go through a whole scoliosis surgery! i just want my hips to be more even. can ANYTHING help me out with this?

thanks

2007-09-06 17:16:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I am a 28 yr old male. I'm not in very good shape and Im overweight. I also have had high blood pressure for about 8 yrs., 145/80 on average. I recently went to a cardiologist for palpitations.
He did a 24 hr holter monitor and seen i had on average 1 PVC per minute (1300 somethin he said) in 24 hrs.
He said that i shouldnt worry about them as long as they dont occur in groups. He also did a echocardiogram and said my right atrium was just a little large, again; he said nothing to worry about. He then did a stress test. My pulse rate got as high as 158. He said he saw a few PVC's during that but not enough to worry. So anyways, he said I should just keep taking my atenolol 50mg bid and to not worry. He said to call him if I begin to get PVC's in groups of 3 or more or have any chest pain. What do you think of this opinion, should I relax and just listen to him?

2007-09-06 16:53:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Before I go to the doctor, I thought I'd ask on here first-

For the last 3 years, my nose has been running constantly. I am never far from a box of tissues, I always have tissues stuffed in coat pockets; jean pockets; drawers; glove box; everywhere! If I go out anywhere, regardless if it's warm or cold, my nose runs and I freak out if I don't have tissues handy. I can't sit down to watch TV without a tissue at the ready. It has become so much part of my life now, that everyone jokes about it.
I have looked it up in medical books but it doesn't really tell me what is wrong? I know it could be allergies (I have got many pets and have had animals since I was a kid but it is only in the last few years that this has started happening) but I am very close to going to the docs to have it sorted cuz it is driving me up the wall.
Any help would be really great?

2007-09-06 16:40:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-09-06 16:38:54 · 1 answers · asked by skybluu 2 in Cancer

2007-09-06 16:30:40 · 20 answers · asked by joanne k 1 in Diabetes

2007-09-06 16:24:20 · 9 answers · asked by Bubba 2 in Heart Diseases

What was the defining moment of that situation, did you think.... "so this is how my dying process begins"?

2007-09-06 16:09:34 · 3 answers · asked by Lupita 5 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-06 16:07:03 · 9 answers · asked by paul 1 in Diabetes

I am recovering from chemo and my hair is growing very slowly and is very curly on top. It used to be straight. Any suggestions? What have you heard are preventive foods or supplements tp prevent cancer from reoccuring? If you have had breast cancer do you get regular MRI, bone scans and how often? Any one out there that had a 3a with lymph node invovlement? How are you doing?

2007-09-06 16:05:16 · 11 answers · asked by Chris R 1 in Cancer

I am looking for a website for my mother that might help with purchasing her glucose strips and needles.

2007-09-06 15:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I take 100 mg of labetalol for blood pressure twice a day. I ran out yesterday. I cannot afford to get it refilled until next week Friday (payday). What are some things I can do to make sure my bp doesn't get dangerously high in the meantime? I'm already having headaches.

2007-09-06 15:53:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

sorry-i was just wondering.i overheard my mum heard over the phone that my auntie has cancer and her hair started to turn white.
does it fall out? i couldnt find an answer on the net. maybe someone can help me understand?

2007-09-06 15:53:27 · 4 answers · asked by kiss2envy 4 in Cancer

just wandering

2007-09-06 15:47:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I seem to be allergic to any type of bandage adhesive. Any time I use any type of bandaids or tape with gauze I get these terrible bruises and welts on my skin and it turns very red and it's SO painful while they are on and after I take them off. I have to use them for a wound that I have. Anybody have experiences like this? What do you use? I'm desperate for suggestions!

2007-09-06 15:41:26 · 9 answers · asked by Belle 3 in Allergies

not always and not with everybody but sometimes when i am a little uncomfortable or nervous about something i begin to sweat. I don't understand what the problem might me, I am not shy but this happens to me sometimes. I wouldn't my is my hands were sweating but my head and forehead a lot. Any body has gone through this any advise. thanks

2007-09-06 15:40:04 · 9 answers · asked by ESP356 2 in Skin Conditions

i've had this problem 2 weeks already and it seems to be getting worse. i can't lie flat on my back or on both sides because my legs tend to get weak and numb, and i can only sleep sitting down on the sofa + i feel a very strong burning sensation on the left side of my lower abdomen.

I visited the hospital and they told me i have a muscle spasm, they injected me 2 times on my butt cheeks with some sort of relaxant, it didn't improve anything. and the doctor prescribed 4 different muscle anti-inflammatories + percocet to ease the pain. 4 days have passed and it seems to be getting worse.

So i ask myself, ok maybe this IS a pinched nerve or something, but why can't i lie flat on my back or on sides, and what's up with that REALLY BAD BURNING sensation on my lower left abdomen. I've done my research, Bowel problems? Colon cancer?

and did i mention i have leukemia? i am in total remission however. please help.

2007-09-06 15:36:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases