Diseases & Conditions - 20 September 2007

My husband recieved a letter in the mail regarding his blood test results. The results said he has burr cells--abnormal red blood cells +1. What does that mean? We don't have any medical insurance so we can't just go and ask a Dr. He took the medical exam for a job and now he is very worried. Any information will help. Thanks!

2007-09-20 06:38:59 · 1 answers · asked by beeve.stroganoff 2 in Other - Diseases

is it contagious
is this a nasty question

2007-09-20 06:24:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My boyfriend gets really sick with allergies every year at this time. He takes Claritin and it seems to not be giving him any relief lately. He doesn't have insurance to go see a doctor. Every night he seems to get worse . His nose stops up so bad that he can't breathe. He's tried Vick's to open up his nasal passages and that doesn't work. Can someone recommend something over the counter that will give him relief.

2007-09-20 06:07:58 · 6 answers · asked by brandi w 2 in Allergies

2007-09-20 05:59:48 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Skin Conditions

i have like little bits of extra skin (little balls) inside my privet parts im really scared do u no what it is there is only a few little balls and i have a baby due in 3 weeks i havent told any1

2007-09-20 05:50:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-09-20 05:22:55 · 6 answers · asked by Mark M 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-09-20 05:18:17 · 2 answers · asked by Terri L 2 in Other - Diseases

Do you have a unique story that you would like to tell, that is related to drug & alcohol recovery, HIV, or TB?

2007-09-20 05:18:10 · 3 answers · asked by Lolita 3 in Other - Diseases

really simple and effective good on them!

2007-09-20 05:15:36 · 6 answers · asked by lilian c 5 in Heart Diseases

About 2 years ago my doctor found that I have an elevated white cell count by chance I was there for something else, so I was referred to a hematologist he gives me a cbc every 3 months to monitor it and it always ranges from 12,000 to 15,000 up and down, now he is suggesting that I have a bone marrow biopsy. I am scared and worried, this doctor tells me very little of what he is thinking he is very quick, I don't feel comfortable when I go, its like I forget to ask questions, maybe I don't want to hear the answer I don't know.

2007-09-20 04:48:44 · 12 answers · asked by crystalblue4747 1 in Infectious Diseases

he feels flu-ish too.

2007-09-20 04:43:27 · 7 answers · asked by jana808 2 in Other - Diseases

HRT isn't an option as it is oestrogen based and I have had aTotal Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy .

2007-09-20 04:27:10 · 3 answers · asked by reiki_kate 1 in Cancer

okay my problem is that my vagina on top carries like an arm odor on it not inside the vagina na inside it smells normal but its just on the top i shave the hair of but it still smells i have had a pap smear it came back neg i had and aids and hiv test it also came back neg i had a test for hepititas and pid i was tested for everything and it came back negative what can i use to help the smell i cant use powders or anything of the sort have a sensitive vagina.

2007-09-20 04:18:53 · 14 answers · asked by darcel 1 in STDs

isnt their..a type of herpes or something that isnt transmitable...

you get herpes from never having sexual encounters?

is their cure or treatment and what would it exactly treat?


.note: i dont have it lol

2007-09-20 04:13:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-09-20 04:08:11 · 9 answers · asked by Steven A 1 in Cancer

I came into work this morning (something I really didn't want to have to do) and my boss is now complaining that she is feeling unwell, she's also pregnant. Could she have caught bronchitis off of me in such a short period of time, i.e. five hours???

2007-09-20 04:06:55 · 10 answers · asked by Cas d 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I suspect there is more than just diet involved. Everyone I know has the opposite problem and takes potassium pills. For the fourth time in a year I am being called into the Dr. for high potassium levels.

2007-09-20 04:01:39 · 8 answers · asked by Southern Comfort 6 in Heart Diseases

I accidentally came across this thread on this very board:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061130173426AARLVhg

... I was absolutely sickened by it.
The fact that not only was that person allowed to post about Autism in the "disease" board, asking for a "cure" for it and talking about it like it was some sort of malady or fault..... but then the responses they got likewise spoke with exactly the same revoltingly prejudiced attitude.

As an Aspergian myself, and a representitive of the Autistic community... I request that something be done to change this kind of attitude. We are not disabled, diseased or otherwise malformed. In many ways, Autistic people are in fact superior to neurotypicals, and have capabilities the average person could never dream of. No self-respecting Autistic person would ever want to be cured of that which sets them apart from the rabble.

Autism is not a "disease" to be "cured"!
Autism is an improvement to be encouraged!

2007-09-20 03:59:32 · 8 answers · asked by Lucid Interrogator 5 in Other - Diseases

My mom went to the hospital a few days ago for being weak. they checked her blood level was 4 and supposed to be 15 they had to give her 3 pints of blood . What could be wrong w/ her? She has been haveing dizzy spells through her whole body on and off for 3 years now.

2007-09-20 03:53:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

How can I become an agony aunt.I feel I have the ability to do this but where do I start?

2007-09-20 03:45:21 · 1 answers · asked by seafrontane 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-20 03:24:30 · 19 answers · asked by kmouse47 2 in Diabetes

Im a diabetic who keeps her sugar under control fairly well. My problem is my feet hurt all the time. My job requires me to be on my feet all the time so it would be understandable if my feet would be sore after work, but they hurt all the time! Iv'e had foot massages and soaked my feet even with epsom salt but nothing seems to work. On my days off they just throb. I know diabetics are supposed to take good care of their feet. They don't burn or tingle just hurt especially the bottom part of my foot. My friend gave me an ultram and that seemed to help the pain. What else can I do? Please help!

2007-09-20 03:22:26 · 7 answers · asked by Stephie3255 4 in Diabetes

one day? have very high cholesterol and am trying to eat right....thanks

2007-09-20 03:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by firecracker 4 in Heart Diseases

My husband has a genital wart on his anal area. Can I possibly get this from him if we have sexual intercourse? I am kinda worried about this. Does this ever turn into HIV if not treated?

2007-09-20 03:08:33 · 6 answers · asked by rb07 1 in STDs

2007-09-20 03:08:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

he has foot that is crooked from football injury 37 years ago. It was set wrong . he has pain alot in foot and now his back and lower parts are also. he was rejected from army because of his foot also. he works in retail and on his feet all day. meat management is all he has ever worked at. he had a mir and now epideral coridzone in back , didnt help, on pain and mussel relaxers.

2007-09-20 03:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by saluda1950 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-09-20 03:01:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

my lower back is killing me and can hardly bend over or sit down without winceing in pain

2007-09-20 02:57:15 · 11 answers · asked by jamie k 2 in Other - Diseases

Can this product be used as a dieretic? I'm on 1/2 of 5MG two times daily. I did have Heart Surgery July 1983. I do take vitimans and try for the most part to eat healthy. I am 66" tall weight is between 155 to 158 daily after arising inthe AM. My waist measurement was 36" but I wear 33 waist trousers. Age is 75 yrs. I am active do my own yard work, takes about 1 hr. week. I do about any thing I want to I do not use tobaco and very little alchol. My meds include 90 MG thyroid daily, 150 MG Rantidine twice daily, Flownaze once daily and Combvent twice daily.

2007-09-20 02:44:34 · 1 answers · asked by MRCarroll B 1 in Heart Diseases

in a very private area..not sure what caused it..we have tried hydrocortizone creams, aloe vera and other creams to try and heal it. He's had it for about a week now..and instead of getting better it seems to have gotten worse. He's in a lot of pain from the rash. any suggestions on what to do, any other creams that will work better..any advice what so ever would be appreciated.

Only serious answers please.

2007-09-20 02:43:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions