Diseases & Conditions - 25 September 2007

ok for the last 5 dys my husband has had bad diaherrea he goes like 5 times a day and spends 30 mins in the bathroom each time. he says he has stomache cramps too but he said he doesnt want to go to the doctor yet. he is currently taking a lot of pain meds along wiht other meds he is on 8 80 mg oxycontin per day and 10 percocet. he also takea sleeping pills and he said he took a good amount of exlax a few days ago for constipation now he cant stop going he says there is blood in his bowels. this has happend to him before about 8 months ago im worried he could have something seriosuly wrong with him

2007-09-25 13:44:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

my friend gets sick just about every 3 months. she throws up, can't keep food down, has diarrhea. she goes to the doctor to take blood but sometimes her veins collapse and it is hard to get blood. the doctor said it could be some kind of flu. could it be??????? it seems like the doctor doesn't know what is wrong.this last about a week then she is fine till it hits again. what could this be??????any answers will be appreciated.

2007-09-25 13:40:39 · 8 answers · asked by eagle eyes 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-25 13:29:35 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda R 2 in Cancer

Okay, I have this pain that associates with basically every symptom of appendicitis. I went to the doctor and they said that I was I had some stool backed up in my colon, so they put me on a laxative. It worked and I got cleaned out and everything, but I still had the pain (it down-graded somewhat). I'm going for an ultra sound soon and I was wondering if you guys thought it might be appendicitis. I just want to be prepared.

P.S. I'm 13 years old and a female.

2007-09-25 13:28:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-25 13:20:05 · 5 answers · asked by Haley J 2 in Skin Conditions

I am doing a science lab titled "Dietary Supplements or Drugs? " The symptom I chose was acne, and the solution, Proactiv. Personally, I don't use it, so I cant read the box, but if you do, please tell me about the pros and cons of Proactiv. It is fine if the informations comes from the internet as long as you state the URL. Thanks!
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2007-09-25 13:11:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I heard that 99% of CEO's and 100% of politicians get colon cancer (butthole cancer) what do you think

2007-09-25 12:59:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

when someone thinks they have several illnesses but they really dont have any.....

i.e, the person that sees tv commercials and thinks they have every symptom and therefore MUST have it.

what is this called. please help!!

2007-09-25 12:55:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-25 12:53:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

my mom is 80 with alot of health problems...now on top of all the probs she has, we find out thursday if she has breast cancer or not.....i don't want her to suffer or be in pain....should she get chemo, surgery, or just let it go on the way it is...i want her to pass as peacefully as possible...what should i do?

2007-09-25 12:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by deb04005 2 in Cancer

I have been doing what my doctor has asked for 1 year. I will be getting a Cryotherapy done on me to freeze my uterus. However, I can't help but feel that despite my efforts the virus will continue to be in my system until it turns to cancer. My doctor said that the virus is a lingering virus but my prognosis is excellent because I am catching it on time. What is going to happen when I get older and my immune system can't fight the virus or keep it suppressed?

2007-09-25 12:41:08 · 4 answers · asked by Niki 1 in STDs

they arent like big purple ones just small red ones

2007-09-25 12:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by curious :) 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-25 12:28:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Recently I had a scare with herpes. Here's the story.

I thought I received in on the 9th, and my symptoms started within 2 hours (on my mouth). But from what I'm told from my doctor is that it isn't possible to see new symptoms so fast...and that it would require an incubation time.

The test said I didn't acquire anything new, but I have gained the virus down the line (ie either type 1 or 2). This is the first time I recall having something like oral herpes on my mouth...although I've frequently had dry lips...and I'm wondering if they're one and the same!? Are the times I have dry lips...herpes from my youth or from kissing?

I have had no blisters down below and I'm trying to figure out if I have type 1 or type 2 on my lip...but my doctor says they're tied together....as far as the test goes. I want to be responsible and not transfer anything, but at the same time I don't want to forgo my sex life if all I have is oral herpes...which 60% of the population has to some degree.

2007-09-25 12:28:01 · 5 answers · asked by Rick 4 in STDs

i think i had a stroke the corner of my eye on my left side is up on my right it is down my mouth doesn't move well on my right side anymore like my left side

2007-09-25 12:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by SHAWNTE FASSETTE 1 in Other - Diseases

Hi. Does it even mean anything? Nurse said radialogist said i had lesion or something else...and i won't see neurologist for a month or more. It mustn't be serious since they haven't rushed me to hospital, lol. I'm just trying to get a handle on this before i see him. How do 'they' handle it...or maybe they don't? Thanks for your time and efforts. ...anything u want to add, i'd appreciate and asap

2007-09-25 12:07:50 · 5 answers · asked by M C 1 in Cancer

We're getting it in school (gardisil) and I was wondering if anyone had any personal experieces or info that would be helpful... thanls!

2007-09-25 11:48:01 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in STDs

I have taken Lipitor off and on for a few years. I began hearing about side effects such muscle weakness, joint pain and liver damage and I had been experiencing side effects myself, so I did some research and found some frightening reports. I stopped taking it 10 days ago and still have symptoms. Is there permanent damage?www.medications.com/go/se/Lipitor

2007-09-25 11:42:52 · 4 answers · asked by thom t 6 in Other - Diseases

but in the meantime can't seem to get life insurance, is that right?

2007-09-25 11:13:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-09-25 11:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by wtf 1 in STDs

male+female thanks

2007-09-25 11:10:39 · 6 answers · asked by paul s 1 in Diabetes

my wife has been in pain since may this year, in bouts, i cant figure out any pattern apart from when its really really bad , it seems to be around 3.00 in the morning on the weekend.not necessarily after shes been drinking! she gets doubled up pain shooting from just below her right side ribcage to the right side
when admitted her blood pressure was up, she had blood in her urine when tested. the centre of her tummy under her ribcage went hard and bloated for a while.
she has had several scans,no gallstones or sludge showing .a hida scan showed her gallbladder was working slowly.

she is in hospital now and on 20 of morphene and tramadol every 3/4 hours and her pain level varies from 8 to 6 out of 10 depnding on whether shes just had a dose or not. she is still not out of pain at any time .
unusual thing to me seems that she is in more pain when she breathes out (does that mean only the edge of her ribcage is pressing on something ?-if so what)
anyone got experience of this ?

2007-09-25 10:56:47 · 4 answers · asked by grrrzippy 2 in Other - Diseases

I am 25 had mammo because lump was felt by me and doc. Had mammo they didnt see lump but increased density want ultrasound. I just want to know what most women have experianced when they where diagnosed, through the testing. I am just scared even if they find nothing suspicious because my grandpa was mis diagnosed several times by the time they figured out what he had they only gave him 3weeks to live he had terminal cancer, my aunt was diagnosed with bc at 32 and now my uncle has stage four lung cancer(never smoked) no one in family does they have no idea how it developed. They are all my paternal side of the family. I am just scared of being mis diagnosed.

So please share your test, diagnosis stories thanks.

2007-09-25 10:46:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

My Father has High BP and his mom had a triple bypass, and high bp and other stuff. How might this affect my chances of getting heart disease and what are other contributing factors? (besides smoking and birthcontrol pills, I don't do either of those). How important is weight for instance?

2007-09-25 10:46:08 · 2 answers · asked by weluvJesus 2 in Heart Diseases

I am currently taking Accutane, which can only be administered if you are in the IPLEDGE program. This program is ridiculously inconvenient, and expensive. It is used to treat persistent acne. There are blood tests and UA's which amount to a lot of bills. But it is the only affective treatment I have found yet for my acne.
The program is just so ridiculously hard to do because inbetween my doctor visit, I have to go online, and fill out some retarded questions about how I'm preventing myself from getting pregnant, and then I have to go to the pharmacy, and RECEIVE the perscription, before 7 days pass (beginning from the day I saw my doctor). If the pharmacy is out, then I'm SOL, because then I have to wait another month before I can get my perscription again because IPLEDGE is gay.
I am really looking to get out of this program because it is AWFUL and I hate it. Does any one know of any other program or treatment that works for acne? I am not talking face scrubs and other stuff.

2007-09-25 10:25:16 · 4 answers · asked by Charleen 4 in Skin Conditions

My doctor checked the meds I take and she said it's not my meds and she thinks its either a mistake from the lab or something going on in my body. What could cause this and how do you cure it?? What could be the side effects if this continues?

2007-09-25 10:12:54 · 5 answers · asked by Marilyn 3 in Respiratory Diseases

anyone had a reaction to TB shot skin test?.like sick or skin rash,fast pounding heart or any problems at all?,if so how soon after you got the test?

2007-09-25 09:52:49 · 2 answers · asked by dcrc93 7 in Other - Diseases

I am creating an NHS leaflet regarding MRSA on neonatal wards. I would like you to tell me any questions parents of neonatal unit babies with MRSA might have so that i can answer them in the leaflet. I have several already including:
'what is MRSA',
'how does it spread',
'is is dangerous',
'what is the treatment',
'are there any long term effects',
'can i hold/visit my baby'

I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

Thanks

Phil

2007-09-25 09:51:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-09-25 09:41:00 · 9 answers · asked by Seedna 4 in Respiratory Diseases

I'm sorry to say but my dogs vets is cleaner and my Doc agrees.

2007-09-25 09:20:34 · 21 answers · asked by D 7 in Infectious Diseases