Diseases & Conditions - 8 September 2007

2007-09-08 14:49:48 · 1 answers · asked by redrosabeautiful 1 in Cancer

herpes? why is it so hard for a regular person to find someone to date and have that relationship last longer than a year without the other person leaving you just because you have herpes? does anyone know and is aware that herpes is not hiv, nor aids, millions and millions of people have it, yet no one seems to be okay with it.
would you?

2007-09-08 14:34:57 · 11 answers · asked by The healthy freak 2 in STDs

My friend is 22 years (Male) old and found diabatic for the first time. Somebody suggested that this can be controlled by proper food and exercise without taking medicines. Is it possible. If so, please suggest the food items that can be taken and exercises he has to do. He is a pure vegetarian and living in South India.

2007-09-08 14:19:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

hi - I've been on blood pressure meds for a while - it pretty much runs in the family - my blood pressure has been increasing over the last month - and I have been taking 20 mg enalapril in the morning and 50 mg of toprol in the evening - when it first started increasing they said I could go to 100 of toprol if needed, and then my bp was down for several days - and has been ok. this morning when I woke up though I knew it was very high - I took my enalapril waited 30 minutes and then took my bp - (I was scared to take it when it was so high) and then after a half hour it was down to 166/146 or so - but still quite high.

so I plan to go to 100 for sure tonight since they said I could. it seems like I"m fine when moving around but when I sleep it goes quite high.
I don't know why. it is baffling to me.

thanks

2007-09-08 14:11:10 · 7 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Heart Diseases

I've been on glipizide (low dose: 1.25mg BID) for 2 years with pretty good control but it makes me always hungry and headachy. I decided to switch to metformin (500mg BID) a few days ago, thinking it would make me less prone to hypoglycemia. However, the hunger and headache are worse yet I think I'm more thirsty. (Needless to say, I don't test.) Obviously I need to suck it up and do some testing, but shouldn't metformin make me less likely to hypo?

2007-09-08 14:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by grotereber 3 in Diabetes

So yeah, I got a box of those ThermaCare HeatWraps for this pain on my neck.
I am diabetic and I just realized the box said "Ask a doctor before use if you have diabetes."
I really dont want to ask my doctor, but can anyone tell me if there's any higher risks of use for a diabetic or whatever?

2007-09-08 14:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by wgfadgdag 1 in Diabetes

2007-09-08 13:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by shaguandra 1 in Other - Diseases

I'm 37 yrs old male and was never prescribed anti-depressants before. I think I suffer from mild depression. Is it a good idea to share this with friends and/or family. THANKS.

2007-09-08 13:42:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

my mom just went to the hospital and she has a kidney infection but shes home she didn't have to spend the night or anything they only have her on antibiotics so it shouldn't be anything to worry about right? she doesn't have the greatest health record, she has a pace maker and has had gastric bypass so help me please

2007-09-08 13:34:30 · 3 answers · asked by paul 2 in Other - Diseases

is there any way for a guy to use gardasil to prevent against warts?

2007-09-08 13:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

have you ever picked up dry contact lens, soaked it up in solution for a couple of hours and put it in your eyes.

My smartass sister did!!!

2007-09-08 13:21:29 · 10 answers · asked by Lankan Sweetheart 4 in Other - Diseases

the reason I ask is my ankles have been swollen for 1 yr. doc did bld. wk normal, nuclear stress test normal. Water pills don't help, have stumped the doc. would appreciate any input

2007-09-08 13:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by jane c 1 in Other - Diseases

I had a CT done because of chest pain i was experiencing (ended up being a pulled chest muscle)...but they found a 4mm nodule on my lung. My primary care doctor said don't worry about it and to wait 3 months and have a follow up CT scan done. I insisted on seeing a pulmonary specialist. I haven't seen him yet, but do you think I should insist on a biopsy? I don't like the wait and see approach. My mother in law is dying from lung cancer. she is a smoker and I am not, but still scared.

2007-09-08 13:02:31 · 7 answers · asked by Marie 3 in Respiratory Diseases

I learned the my roommate has Hepatitis C. Should i reconsider living with him ? Please read .........?

My roommate does not use the kitchen but my main concern is the bathroom. He takes showers but I like to take baths. also, I have used his towel in the past. I feel scared now to use sit down on the toilet and use the bathroom handles and doorknobs, what should I do?

2007-09-08 12:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-08 12:53:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

i'm 18 and my bf is 25 i'm trying to have a safe sex and i need to know if i get his penis on my mouth and his dischage will i get pregnent?? i know that is kind of stupid Q i want to know:(

2007-09-08 12:38:39 · 1 answers · asked by Karina H 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-08 11:50:56 · 13 answers · asked by jessica 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-08 11:49:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-09-08 11:44:30 · 5 answers · asked by YAHOO_USER__ 1 in Cancer

Hi, I have a ear tube in my ear.
My e&t says that since i am very afraid of any sort of pain he thinks i'll move when he's taking it out and he might pierce my eardrum, etc.
so instead he has decided i'm going to have a very minor surgery where i am going to be partially asleep and i'll go to hte hospital or whatever and get this minor surgery done.
i also remember him mentioning i need a paperpatch in my ear
what does that mean?
and please inform me will i need an iv or shots? or is this too minor of a surgery i won't even need that?
please let me know!
i'm really affected to pain.

2007-09-08 11:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-08 11:11:15 · 13 answers · asked by Servant of God! Live 4 God!!!! 3 in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-08 10:56:11 · 8 answers · asked by jim b 1 in Respiratory Diseases

computer screens, microwaves and cell phones...is there any truth to these rumours ????...have your say what do you think??????

2007-09-08 10:55:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cancer

...While you are waiting for a transplant.... Professional names would be good. Thanks.

2007-09-08 10:42:35 · 3 answers · asked by Rachmanioff 1 in Heart Diseases

in the county i live in there hav been 3 recorded cases of west nile virus in the last few weeks and in the newspaper it said that it wasnt a big threat to people with healthy immune systems but it could be VERY serious to people without good immune systms. im considered immune supressed cuz i hav cml and im only 12 so im outside alot and im really worried about possibly getting west nile virus. what r the chances of me getting west nile virus?? is there anything i can do to prevent it?? please help!!

2007-09-08 10:38:29 · 3 answers · asked by heathbar 2 in Cancer

can i have kids if im only 18 and have hpv and herpes plus 2 PID. don't worry i left my boyfriend. ut i really want kids, please help

2007-09-08 10:31:21 · 6 answers · asked by yolanda 1 in STDs

does the medication with the name of hyoccyamine have sulfer in it?I need to know if this medication has it because I am highly allergic to sulfer. now i am itching and breaking out with like hives and chills and sweats. So please if some one can help me I would be grateful.
thanks, sandy

2007-09-08 10:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by CraZeMoM of 2 1 in Allergies

i've had obsessive compulsive disorder for awhile now, couple years or so. and the kind i have makes me worry about bad things. i.e. a family member or loved one dying. but now i'm having feelings that my boyfriend is cheating on me. is it just my ocd? or is it really a gut feeling? i can't tell if i should be worrying about it or not. more of me thinks it is a gut feeling but i just dont know. because he has lied to me in the past, and cheated on me in the past too and so i just don't know what to think. any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-08 10:14:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i have eczema on my arms, i used cortisone cream to clear most if up, but now where the worst patches used to be there are these white patches of skin, that stay white and don't tan, no matter how much of the rest of my skin does. i heard that it's because eczema infected skin has no pigment in it so it can't tan, does anyone know of any way i can clear these white marks up,tho???

2007-09-08 10:07:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I'm not sure what kind of Dr to even see can someone help?

2007-09-08 10:04:39 · 4 answers · asked by privateaccessonly 2 in Other - Diseases