Diseases & Conditions - 24 September 2007

My grandmother was just diagnosed with alzheimer's. We had thought for a while that she had it, by certain things she would do or not do and she is depressed often. She was put on Aricept (I think it is spelled). I was wondering if there was a difference between alzheimer's and dementia, or are they about the same disease? Also, is there anybody else out there who had or does have a relative with these diseases? Can you share what you have went through? Alzheimer's is a horrible disease. My grandmother hasn't gotten to the point of forgetting her family members or her past or anything yet. I dread if that ever happens. But things she is going through right now is hard enough, when she was always so smart and skilled and "on her toes" so to speak. Now things are different. She's often a different person. It's a sad thing for her and her family who love her.

2007-09-24 11:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by ♥~tattooed wifey~♥ 2 in Other - Diseases

What is tonan poisoning. I'm a nurse & never heard of it. Is it slang for something or an acronym. I've heard it a few times this week & the only thing I can google is cyanide poisoning. Is it that?

2007-09-24 10:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by kayzphotoz 2 in Infectious Diseases

I've just found out that my dad found a lump and has been having all sorts of tests for prostate (prostrate?) cancer over the past month. The first set of results came back inconclusive but on Wednesday he was told he was all clear. I found out a few hours ago, it was kept from me because I suffer from extreme anxiety and I have just started a new University course so my parents didn't want me to worry. Why do I feel so worried, as if he actually does have cancer?

2007-09-24 10:52:23 · 4 answers · asked by Jenna 2 in Cancer

My vision is pretty good, but lately, my cheeks have become bloated and my eyes water from time to time, and my vision gets blurry because of the seasonal change from summer to fall...am I right about this? I did this from winter to spring and then went away, and now it's doing it again from summer to fall...any ideas?

2007-09-24 10:44:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-24 10:42:53 · 23 answers · asked by Sadie 1 in Diabetes

Can you really get breast cancer if you stand in front of a microwave?

2007-09-24 10:33:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

Hi,
Does this sound like vertigo? Okay, its sort of a pulsing throb in my ears, eyes, head, and sometimes into my chest and arms. It doesn't hurt. Its sometimes a dizzy feeling. My mom and grandma have vertigo, but its really a hard thing to describe. Like I said, its a pulsing sort of feeling, when I move around, move my eyes in quick movements, loud noises, or sudden movements around me. Is this vertigo? I also have ringing in my ears a lot, I don't know if that has anything to do with it. But its weird, sometimes I'll get vertigo before my period starts. What do you think?

2007-09-24 10:23:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I can't sleep at night because my nose is always plugged up. My insurance doesn't cover flonase which I know has worked for me in the past. Is nasonex any good?

2007-09-24 10:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Betrdz 6 in Allergies

this is when you form a blood clog in the brain and it errupts suddenly causeing death and are there any warning signs

2007-09-24 10:15:42 · 4 answers · asked by jeannette s 1 in Heart Diseases

My friend has had breast cancer for many years. It is spreading everywhere. It is now in her liver. How long can she live for?

2007-09-24 10:09:52 · 3 answers · asked by Jerseychick 2 in Cancer

I have had hayfever for 2 weeks and the antihistamines are getting rid of the symtoms yet my nose is still kinda out of shape. Does anyone else have the same problem and what can I do? How long will it be before it's back to normal? My nose is red raw inside in one nostril.

2007-09-24 10:02:55 · 5 answers · asked by Moonbeam 2 in Allergies

is there like any skin lightner that you could make at home????
any recipe please????

2007-09-24 09:55:50 · 7 answers · asked by ☆Stranger in a Sunset☆ 3 in Skin Conditions

After surgery, is it normal to have high doses of Radiation for the head and Neck, if Cancer is on the tongue? Also, is 5 days a week, for 20 minutes each session of radiation for 7 weeks total a lot ? How many ppl get long term side effects, such as loss of Saliva glands or infections?

2007-09-24 09:50:38 · 1 answers · asked by MochaAlmondgt 1 in Cancer

In May 2007 I was diagnosed with contact dermatitis and I was perscribed "Doxycycl" by my doctor. After taking the drug for two months I developed a severe allergy to it which resulted in having itchy red splotches on my chest. I stopped taking the drug, but I still suffer from a reddish brown rash on my face, which the drug never cleared up.

My skin is dry, yet it becomes oily overnight while I sleep. It is not thick, nor is it itchy. I have researched several dermatitis conditions on-line, yet what I have does not seem to match anything that I am reading. I have tried several at home treatments, tea tree oil, anti-fungal cream, etc. These have helped a little but not very much. I have tried to moisturize it, as I know that this is supposed to be an important step, but every lotion I use causes it to burn and become even more red.

Based on what I have read I do not even know if I really have dermatitis. Can anyone help?

2007-09-24 09:50:14 · 0 answers · asked by G-grrrl. 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-24 09:35:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-24 09:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by Sad 1 in STDs

I know it sounds bad, but I was diagnosed when I had a doctor and I was on Adderral. But my 'rents couldn't afford the specialist anymore and so now I don't see anyone. It's really hard for me to concentrate and I am freaking out because I have huge tests coming up. Please help?

2007-09-24 09:08:13 · 4 answers · asked by mellani 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-24 08:48:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-24 08:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by ethan allen 1 in STDs

I got a cold sore last week and its healing as of now but I see another red little bump on the other side of lip. Could it be possible I am getting another cold sore. How is that possible?

2007-09-24 08:29:09 · 3 answers · asked by babiiprycess 2 in STDs

will grey turn back black if relieve my stress or will it stay

2007-09-24 08:20:59 · 4 answers · asked by BrownMan 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-09-24 08:08:25 · 2 answers · asked by wild rose 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-09-24 07:33:35 · 9 answers · asked by the_wayward1 4 in Heart Diseases

i think i may have rosacea my right cheek is red and there are little bumps on them they itch really bad sometimes can someone tell me how much it costs to go to a dermatologists i am so worried about this ive seen pictures of how it can get worse if you dont treat it and i want to prevent it ive never had bad skin my mom and my grandmother and dad and his mom have good skin it just started happening to me this year. please help

2007-09-24 07:14:41 · 3 answers · asked by rose 2 in Skin Conditions

I personally think the majority is because of all of the nuclear weapons we have tested, I mean, the radiation has to go somewhere and affect something, it can't be coincidence that cancer has risen so much since these weapons were tested, can it? your thoughts please.

2007-09-24 06:46:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

medium brown mark on penis. any creams or something to make it go away?

2007-09-24 06:38:19 · 1 answers · asked by infamouskid_15 1 in Skin Conditions

I work in a hospital and on occasion there are AIDs patients and a few HIV patients. It seems that with the PC campaign about the disease, I think people have forgotten how cruel that disease can be. People with HIV have to make frequent trips to the hospital, take loads of medication, and it is expensive. AIDs is another story. I wouldn't wish advanced stages on my worst enemy.

2007-09-24 06:16:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I am only 27 and I have high bp. My doc just put me on bp meds and I got a blood test today. I want to know what foods are good and what foods are bad for bp?

I know sodium is not good and will raise bp.

THANKS!

2007-09-24 06:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by Pssssh Whatever 4 in Heart Diseases

He was on the pill,not the injection and he stopped taking it plus his blood pressure and choesterol meds.

2007-09-24 06:05:34 · 17 answers · asked by iron maiden77 5 in Diabetes

My girlfriend was recently diagnosed as hiv positive. She nor I was aware she was Hiv positive till about 5 days ago. I am testing negative. But the thing is the doctors said she only has 4 t-cells. Does that mean she has had Hiv for a long time or could her t-cell number get that low in just about 3 months?

2007-09-24 06:01:56 · 3 answers · asked by scaredbad 1 in STDs