Diseases & Conditions - 10 September 2007

My mom has essential high blood pressure sometimes reaching over the 200/160 mark. As her blood pressure has been high for a while she has an enlarged right ventricle which will and is leading to CHF. Her breathing is already heavy. Her doctor has given her Betaloc, Plendil, Inhibace, Dosan, Cartia a blood thinner, Lipex for high cholesterol and Quinine for night cramps. She's in her early 70's and she complains of head aches, extreme fatigue and loss of energy. She has increasing dark circles around her eyes as if she hasn't slept in months with shortness of breath like she's gasping for air. I would like her to try natural remedies because these synthetic drugs don't appear to be doing much for her overall health. Can anyone advise some really good and effective natural remedies to treat both high blood pressure and CHF? I know Celery is good for lowering blood pressure.

2007-09-10 23:51:24 · 16 answers · asked by flavar07 1 in Heart Diseases

I have an oily skin, is there any treatment that permernantly change my skin back to normal skin?

2007-09-10 23:38:31 · 9 answers · asked by kelvin 1 in Skin Conditions

My 1month has some mesquito bites is there any kind of cream I can put on them? new mom!

2007-09-10 23:22:32 · 2 answers · asked by stickie nikkie 1 in Skin Conditions

Is there any special bed which could convert to toilet bowl when she is ready. Also how to clean her, does it require a big pan under the bed. what hospital do with patients who has to defecate on bed

2007-09-10 23:17:35 · 2 answers · asked by Darwin 2 in Other - Diseases

I have just been told I have an underactive thyroid, according to my Dr my brain is making my body produce too much thyroid stimulating hormone to combat this. Why is my brain/body doing this? What symptoms can i expect from this condition, I feel tired occasionally, both physically and mentally. I sometimes feel mentally confused and get pressure in my head. Is this a symptom? I have heard that tingling/numbness in the hands/face can also be a symptom of this condition, is this the case? Any of your experiences would be welcomed, to give me an insight into thsi condition and how best to manage it.

Thanx :)

2007-09-10 22:14:03 · 14 answers · asked by Mark E 1 in Other - Diseases

I'm currently taking 25mg of metoprolol, and my doctor put me on benicar. I'm suppose to wean off the metoprolol while starting the benicar. they are both for high blood pressure.

2007-09-10 22:07:49 · 5 answers · asked by siseneg 1 in Heart Diseases

Wouldn't my immune system be busy fighting what gave me the sore throat instead of fighting hepatitis B?

2007-09-10 21:55:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-10 21:47:37 · 2 answers · asked by ~PJ's~Lil~Devil~ 1 in Cancer

2007-09-10 21:22:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My little brother got lice. Is it possible for someone in the family to be a carrier of it and pass it on without getting infected?

2007-09-10 20:21:14 · 1 answers · asked by bettyboop 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-10 19:39:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

does vitamin e helps to clear the skin.in what food vitamin e found plz help.

2007-09-10 19:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I'm 19 turning 20 in a few months.I've suffered from Iron deficiency since I was about 13 and have gotten quite a few blood tests done since then.Lately I've noticed that I seem to bruise quite easily even to the extend that my last blood test left me with a bruise from the needle which has never happened to be before and I didn't lift anything heavy all day like the told me too.I've been having sinus infections and colds pretty much all this year and my immune system just seems really week.The last time I cut my thumb it bled for ages and I seem to get bone pain a lot.My last blood test was to look at my hormone levels mainly as well as my iron levels in the blood and came back fine for everything.If I did have leukaemia would it show in the test?If this isn't leukaemia,what could it be?

2007-09-10 19:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-09-10 19:18:28 · 7 answers · asked by JAMES 4 in Cancer

Want good Detail on Homeopathy ?

2007-09-10 19:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by Prince 2 in Diabetes

2007-09-10 18:50:08 · 13 answers · asked by daktu 2 in Skin Conditions

Days ago, i had experienced flank pain that would radiate to my back, now it somehow subsides but i have observed drops of blood at the end of my urination, my urine too is odorous and foul smelling but it's not cloudy nor milky. Ultrasound ( KUB and Pelvis) reveals negative or normal.
What could this symptoms mean?

2007-09-10 18:44:55 · 7 answers · asked by Ahnz 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-10 18:26:37 · 1 answers · asked by lolbettyboo21 1 in STDs

Alright, I have mild/moderate acne. I am using two clean & clear products---the foaming facial cleanser that kills the bacteria (triclosan, .25%) and a deep cleaning astringent that is supposed to prevent and treat acne pimples. (basic salicylic acid, 2.0%) (Liquid that is applied to cotton ball) I can feel it working cause it stings my skin, and I feel very clean and refreshed after using it. Is this a good combo, first of all?

Second, my mom went to skin school for three years and I am heeding her advice. She tells me that it is good for some products to make your skin worse in the first weeks (by bringing out the impurities in your skin, thus creating pimples and whiteheads), then after about a week or so, your skin should completely clear up. Is this true? Because the day after using, I got some breakouts on my face. I am washing my face two times a day with this combo, drinking a lot of water, and keeping my hands off my face as best as I can.

Thanks for any advice.

2007-09-10 18:23:09 · 5 answers · asked by cferris08 3 in Skin Conditions

Rhinitis, how long can it last. . . i am 17 and have had it for 3 months and it shows no signs of going away or being reduced by medications. I am looking into homopathy and dont know what is causing my allergy, it is not the environment because i vacationed for a month and a half and it did nothing.

2007-09-10 17:59:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

I underwent operation TABsu 21 yrs ago (clean cut) malignant in nature.

2007-09-10 17:58:24 · 4 answers · asked by carla gomez 1 in Cancer

I have no sense of smell, and recently my roommates have been saying something stinks and they believe its coming from my room. I dont even fully comprehend that. I mean how can you only smell it in my room, and i bought spray so why isnt that working. My room mates coments are really affecting me mentally so i need to solve this. Should i get more spray, wash more often. What do i do?

2007-09-10 17:46:18 · 4 answers · asked by innocent wonderer 1 in Other - Diseases

Does anyone know of any good acne products/perscriptions for cystic acne and scarring? I'm currently using Glytone, which helps clear up but I'm tired of wearing make-up to the gym which I shouldn't even do but it's better than wearing no make-up.

2007-09-10 17:31:45 · 6 answers · asked by PoofiepoofieVern 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-10 16:39:42 · 5 answers · asked by Diva Mama 1 in Other - Diseases

I would start with stuffed french toast and orange juice at IHOP for breakfast. For a morning snack I would have an Icee and nachos from seven-eleven. For lunch I would go to Red Lobster and eat a double portion of the coconut shrimp with pina colada sauce followed by their vanilla bean cheesecake. For dinner on to a great Chinese restaurant and eat sweet and sour chicken and pork and noodles and lots of fried rice. Finally I would top the day off with a piece of my brothers homemade chocolate silk pie. All of these are foods I haven't touched since I was diagnosed five years ago. How about you?

2007-09-10 16:36:21 · 16 answers · asked by Kathie Emmanuelite 3 in Diabetes

When there is an outbreak of a disease for example, and they trace it back to a single source, what is that person called. There is a specific name for that person.

2007-09-10 16:31:57 · 17 answers · asked by tmark86@ameritech.net 1 in Infectious Diseases

possible addisons or pituritary gland problems

2007-09-10 16:26:14 · 2 answers · asked by lorlor 3 in Diabetes

2007-09-10 16:25:21 · 7 answers · asked by chilley p 1 in Heart Diseases

Ive had type one diabetes since I was 3 and im almost 14 now. does anybody with diabetes feel weird doing shots or checking yourself in front of people, especially boys/girls depending on gender

2007-09-10 16:17:25 · 8 answers · asked by jesusonlyachild 2 in Diabetes

Okay, I just learned to use this glucose reader that a drug rep gave me. I did a test to make sure I am using it correctly. My number is 129. I ate dinner about 2 1/2 hours ago.

Is this a normal number? I cannot find anywhere on the directions to this thing what a normal number is.

I will not eat/drink tonight and will do this again in the morning. What "should" normal numbers be then?

2007-09-10 16:17:22 · 12 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4 in Diabetes