Diseases & Conditions - 13 September 2007

I cut myself with one yesterday and I'm not vaxinated against Tetanus -it's a horrible, deadly illness. I'm worried, should I consider it a certainty that Tetanus was in that old rusty nail ?

2007-09-13 15:12:55 · 8 answers · asked by Acha 1 in Infectious Diseases

What causes migraines so bad that a person suddenly collapes with very little or no warning, often accompanied by profuse vomiting and aura? Mine are well controlled now, but no doctor has ever explained to me what all is behind this.

2007-09-13 15:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by Noel N 1 in Other - Diseases

My aunt just had to get a biopsy on a mass, and I'm wondering if there is any chance that it could come back that it wasn't cancer? She's in her late 50s...

2007-09-13 15:02:21 · 5 answers · asked by LFE 2 in Cancer

2007-09-13 14:54:24 · 2 answers · asked by sergiogerm1946 1 in Diabetes

Does that mean that u have cancer or that u would have had cancer if they werent removed?????

2007-09-13 14:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by inside and out 1 in Cancer

Hey I heard that cancer like skips a generation and goes to the next and my grandmother had cancer and died and my mom got it and if thats true does that mean I have a higher chance of getting cancer?

2007-09-13 14:52:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

Hey Guys I am singing in as concert and my best friend is a cancer surviver and he had cancer when he was 14 and I want to dedicate the song Cancer by my chemical romance to him when I do my concert but I dont know if it will upset him or not....do you think it will? I need to know before I make him hate me

2007-09-13 14:47:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

for the past few days i am having a major itch all over my body, it increases when i scratch, if i ignore it, it subsides. Also there arent any bumps or rashes. The itch is all over, every part of the body, please help

2007-09-13 14:46:34 · 9 answers · asked by Shikha 1 in Allergies

is there atleast some truth in the statement that the meds that the pharma co's make are actually toxins that are really what kills people (over time) considering that to the body it is a foriegn substance? Take for example radiation. They tell you its bad for you and ok so it might be different kind of radiation BUT still to the body it is foriegn or else people's hair would not fall out bc of high doses or even low doses of radiation. They say its supposed to keep people around longer but it also changes the properties of the cells as well. Also what is your opinion of this page? This is one of the reasons why I am so skeptical of the big pharma. Sure medicine has come a long way and sure we dont have all of the answers but for heavan sakes practice with integrity!(VIOXX - where they knew 5 yrs before the drug went on the market that it would kill people) Im sure that is a minority of the industry Heres the website http://www.studentprintz.com/home/index.cfm?event=displayArticlePrint

2007-09-13 14:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by jimisrvrox 2 in Cancer

I had little red spots on both my legs but its not itchy, sometimes the spots gets really red & sometimes is brownish. Is there any cure or what is the medical term of this. Tried chinese medication as well as been to a skin specialist but found no cure. Was told by the skin specialist that its a broken capillaries situation.

2007-09-13 14:31:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Im 15 years old pretty happy with a bunch of freinds but Im kind of worried. I have anxiety and I've been diagnosed with OCD but I think I may have schitzophrenia. For about 8 years Ive had delusions these range from aliens, area 51, rabies and AIDS. I am pretty logical other than that and mostly I can tell myself to control them and tell myself they arent real. They've gotten a bit worse I think my peak for delusions was last year and Ive gotten better. Other than that I have decent concentration, I have 142 IQ and happy. But Im worried that the delusions may get worse and screw everything up. The only syptoms of schitzophreania I have are delusions but some of these are really bizzare. They usaully aren't that bad and bothering. I can hide this stuff pretty well and I know how to come up for excuses when I act funny. Hence I got diagnosed with OCD. Again my delusions are on one topic and I know it is abnormal. I might go on meds. Its mild but will i get better if its not that bad?

2007-09-13 14:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

about a month ago my heart felt like it took a big pump & made me feel funny inside & made me a little nervous. I had my cholesteral check & it was a little above normal but not bad. My blood preasure fluctuates but dosen't go higher than 135/88 unless I have an anxiety attack & my heart rate also fluctuates bet 75-100. Just recently though that heart pump seems to happen more often, like a couple times a day. I spoke with my mother about it & she says it's really nothing to worry about it happens to her too????? I do have a blood preasure moniter & when when this does occur I'll take my preasure & it's ok. I have no clue what this could possibly be . Please someone give some advise.

2007-09-13 14:24:52 · 7 answers · asked by JESSICA G 1 in Heart Diseases

Hi everyone...
Yes I've been in bed all day...caught the flu....I have been aching and horrible cough.
This cough is getting worse...I can't rest for the coughing. Any good remedy's that might help.
Thanks......

2007-09-13 14:24:37 · 2 answers · asked by Mustbe 6 in Respiratory Diseases

i am lactose intolerant i just wanna know if i am the only one that is in here?

2007-09-13 14:09:30 · 3 answers · asked by ♥melitza♥ 2 in Allergies

I have diverticulitis, whereby the colon becomes inflamed and cause general pain, bloating, constipation and gas. I am on a very particular diet, which I don't violate, and the usual over-the-counter products for haven't worked. At least none I've found.

Any links or other dircections would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-13 14:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

My aunt had a mammogram a few weeks ago and it showed a mass so she had a biopsy and will find the results on Tuesday. I know there are no hard statistics, nor am I looking for any, but I am just wondering if anyone else has gone through this and what the outcome was.

2007-09-13 14:02:58 · 7 answers · asked by LFE 2 in Cancer

Off balance, brain feels swollen.

2007-09-13 13:53:55 · 5 answers · asked by starsky1983 2 in Other - Diseases

I don't cough or have any breathing problems. I am wonderinf if the cool air (I'm in Dallas) has done anything. Hm.

2007-09-13 13:50:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

Also, how long does it normally take for melanoma to go from stage 1 to stage 4?

2007-09-13 13:19:48 · 2 answers · asked by ilme28 1 in Cancer

i am on semap now and its the best med i ever had, really.

now i read in it there's a car·cin·o·gen (kär-sn-jn, kärs-n-jn) KEY

NOUN:

A cancer-causing substance or agent.

what to think about that?

2007-09-13 12:48:51 · 1 answers · asked by 76 2 in Cancer

Friends new girlfriend had a boyfriend that may have passed away due to complication of Hiv. Should you tell?

2007-09-13 12:47:58 · 9 answers · asked by learning 1 in Infectious Diseases

My family and I are taking part in a diabetes walk in October and I am designed Tshirts for our group. Does anyone have any suggestions for some silly/funny mottos to put on the front of the T's? Of course Id like it to be diabetic related and light hearted..just to lighten the mood =)

2007-09-13 12:41:11 · 25 answers · asked by chedke2585 1 in Diabetes

Im having some discharge the is pale looking and frothy looking around the vulva area. I was doing a little itching and burning on yesterday but that went away. I have had a reoccurent of BV for the last 2 years and I had my share of yeast. Im truly stomp this time about which one it is and the method of treatment.I cant afford to go and see a doctor. I'm married and I dont sleep around neither does my husband, so I know that its not a STD.PLEASE HELP! HELP! Only serious answers please!!

2007-09-13 12:36:55 · 5 answers · asked by Lynn S. 1 in STDs

How many carbs can a diabetic have a day?

2007-09-13 12:30:34 · 16 answers · asked by Allyson b 1 in Diabetes

2007-09-13 12:06:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I went on the Radiance of the Seas to have a decent Vacation. Over the last two days I've been imprisoned... Quarantined in my room because the Doctor though I have the Stomach Flu. Yes, I realize he's doing what's best for everyone else onboard, but my suspisions were answered today when I tried a little experiment. Each day I ate at the Onboard Cafe, I had diahrra afterwards. Yesterday I didn't eat at that Cafe, hence I didn't get sick.

I haven't been sick at all today, but then I'd decided I'd see if I actually had the Stomach Flu or actually Food Poisoning... So I tried some Lunch at the Cafe... And wouldn't you know it, I got Diahrrea. So did my Mom.. But we weren't sick yesterday. It gets better.. Apparently I went into the Medical Bay with that one Symptom at 1:30AM, telling them, according to their Log Book, that I had those Symptoms a half-hour later from the specified time.

2007-09-13 11:45:52 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron B 1 in Infectious Diseases

Ok, Im 24 and I still have acne. Since I can remember, probably 13, 14 I have been doing one thing or another to clear my acne with varying results. Anyways, I am eating real healthy now, like literally 10 fruits/veggies a day, 2 liters of water, etc etc. I workout everday and have been for the past 3 years,, yet my acne persists.

Soooooo I was thinking, what if I just did nothing. No more creams on my face, no nothing. Just wash it morning and night and thats all.

Has anyone done this also and succeeded? I dont want to hear about peoples acne clearing after puberty because my acne is obviously not puberty related.

2007-09-13 11:28:04 · 9 answers · asked by JiMi 2 in Skin Conditions

what happens when someone with leukemia goes for chemo and radiotherapy?

2007-09-13 11:01:09 · 4 answers · asked by bjb 1 in Cancer

even after a small, tiny knick. i have bleeding now for about 3 or 4 hours.

2007-09-13 10:58:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

how wil i know if my baby wil be allergic to penicilline because alot of my family including myself are allergic to it

2007-09-13 10:48:58 · 1 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in Allergies