Diseases & Conditions - 7 October 2007

I had to use a public restroom and there was what looked like fresh urine on the floor. I tried my best to step over it, but I really had to go. Do you think there is any HIV or other risk from this kind of exposure?

2007-10-07 13:31:03 · 5 answers · asked by Frenchboi 2 in Infectious Diseases

or do they only get it by contracting it from someone else?

Also - how does it spread from person to person?

2007-10-07 13:28:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Hi everyone. I just got operated and had my gallbladder removed. I been feeling nausea lately for no reason. I was wondering what type of food i can eat now that i don't have my gallbladder no more that WON'T upset my stomach??? And is there any type of foods that i am not supposed to eat that CAN upset my stomach??? If anyone has anymore suggestions i will appreciate it much because i am kind of confused about the whole deal of having my gallbladder out!

2007-10-07 13:23:21 · 3 answers · asked by Jersey Girl 1 in Other - Diseases

i think i may have a condition (i can't for the life of me spell it) that involves giving up sugar completely and introducing it back in again slowly to treat it. and i'm freaking out because i love bread, pasta, chocolate, cookies...anything sugar-y. my question is basically does anyone know of any good foods i could live off of that are 100% sugar free? (i've got rice cakes on my list...that's it.)

2007-10-07 13:17:02 · 5 answers · asked by :] 3 in Diabetes

My forehead has lots of this black spots which are actually dried or healed pimples. I am trying Olay Spot whitening treatment, but am really not sure if this working. Pls help!

2007-10-07 13:12:56 · 4 answers · asked by Charm 1 in Skin Conditions

I have cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Hypertension, Perpheral Neuropathy in all limbs, artery problems.

2007-10-07 13:09:59 · 4 answers · asked by Balasubas 4 in Diabetes

I have a boyfriend and i heard from at least a couple people that MY boyfriend has a STD (clymadia).
So i decided to ask him if he has it and if it was true. He told me that after he had sex with other girls he got checked.

What guys get checked? He doesnt seem the type that would.

I remember WAY before asking him that some "birdie" telling me he gave it to a 15 yr old girl (at the time my BF was 25) and he said "NO it was a 17 yr old..."

Im beginning to think he's lieing to me about the fact he has an STD.
Should i go in with him to the Doctors so i know he's ACATUALLY getting checked, just to make sure?
Or should i dump my BF and move on?

2007-10-07 12:57:15 · 13 answers · asked by ♥mcmanda♥ 5 in STDs

When I was younger I could bananas all the time, now if I eat one I feel like dying. Does anyone know why this is? I know it's not a potassium thing. Is there anything else it could be?

2007-10-07 12:49:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

I have low blood sugar but recently I looked up symptoms of diabetes and I have:
Blurry Vision
Fatigue
Irritation
Increase hunger
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Even if I don't have diabetes, how does it explain my blurry vision? Can low blood sugar lead to diabetes?

2007-10-07 12:25:19 · 8 answers · asked by Shorty 4 in Diabetes

Whenever I clean the sides of my ear with a Q-tip, I end up going deeper and deeper.

2007-10-07 12:03:59 · 11 answers · asked by buriedalive 2 in Skin Conditions

were 1.0 which is very low, don't know why. I was told I had a panic attack, I say no. Was on Paxil for the last year for panic, I am almost off it, I am tapering I am down to 5 mg. I have watched my diet eating more potassium rich foods and have not had a problem since. Did I have a heart thing?I don't think it was panic. I think I had a panic attack because I was having a heart issue. What do you think?

2007-10-07 11:56:30 · 5 answers · asked by yummymummy 2 in Heart Diseases

Yeah, I know I need to go to the doctor, but until then, I would like your opinions. My hair is falling out. I bruise easily, sometimes I do nothing and still get bruised. Constant headache. I am tired and sleepy all the time, no matter how much I rest. I have no energy whatsoever. I sometimes run a fever for no apparent reason. Oh, and this morning, I woke up to having giant swollen lymph nodes under my chin. Does this sound like a certain type of cancer? Does this sound like anything else? Also, I have these tiny red dots under my skin on my arms and legs.

2007-10-07 11:39:10 · 10 answers · asked by Dana O 3 in Cancer

what do u dislike about your glucose monitor regarding the shape n form?
Color?
size?
shape?

please explain why you dislike a feature.

2007-10-07 10:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by rose 2 in Diabetes

Here's the scenario: You're at a restaurant, and you've just ordered a stromboli. Everyone knows the portions are always different wherever you go.
I say you take some insulin, 5-7 units while you wait to see how big the portion is, that way the insulin has the 15-20 minutes to work while the meal is cooking, and the initial high isn't as drastic.
My friend here says you wait to see the portion size before you take any insulin that way it's only one shot.

What do you say? Am I right? How do you usually handle this situation?

2007-10-07 10:33:48 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley 4 in Diabetes

i've heard that they can go into the bloodstream and affect the brain. it's a theory and hasn't been proven but should we worry? i am worried.

2007-10-07 10:07:27 · 9 answers · asked by plasticbag 2 in Other - Diseases

He has dizzy spells, sore throat, sinus pressure, and fever.

2007-10-07 10:04:56 · 9 answers · asked by childers 27 1 in Respiratory Diseases

She also has had diabetes, type 1 ,for over 60 years.
She takes very little insulin as she is very sensitive.She is very thin and cannot eat much.
Her doctor has told her that chemo is her only option.She is 4th stage.
I am so concerned that the chemo will kill her.

She lives with a friend who smokes and is often in the ER for diabetes related problems.He will not be any help.
I live too far away to be there daily.

Does anyone have any helpful ideas or information ? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-07 09:52:19 · 12 answers · asked by Cammie 7 in Cancer

2007-10-07 09:28:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

if you do the race for the cure, do you go get a little breast cancer wristband?

2007-10-07 09:21:51 · 3 answers · asked by cassandra8507 2 in Cancer

2007-10-07 09:07:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My mom just found out a couple of months ago that she is border line diabetic what kinds of foods should she be eating and staying away from? She does not have to take a pill or insulin injections yet. Diabetes is hereditary in my family

2007-10-07 08:59:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I took her to the dermotologist and they prescribed her menocycline(oral pill), tazarac, and another topical medication that is like a film on the face and then she washes it off after a couple of hours... that hasn't worked and neither has proactive or any store bought products..... WHAT ELSE IS THERE??!?!?! this is rediculous. And it isn't so bad as to use accutane I will not have her try that... any other suggestions PLEASE

2007-10-07 08:35:52 · 20 answers · asked by precious jewel 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-07 08:34:15 · 6 answers · asked by deborah r 1 in Other - Diseases

so yesterday my mom drink some riunite wine and today she has a terrible ear ache! and a few months ago she drank some beer and got sick she was like throwing up all day and she got terribly sick....i was wondering if anyone had an idea of what could be wrong? maybe she is allergic to somethign in both wine and beer but we don't know she wanted to go see the doctor but he couldnt see her today..if you have any idea please let me know.

2007-10-07 08:26:55 · 5 answers · asked by young truth 2 in Allergies

I have had a bad sore throat for a little over a week.Well, really its been sore on and off for about a month. I have tried several different atibiotics within the month. I have been on antibiotics for 6 days. It has not gotten any better. Mono is going around at my school. Do you think I could have that?
I also feel tired and sluggish, i have a headache, and I don't feel like eating anything.

And im allergic to amoxicillin and any medicines with it in them.

Idk what to do.

I feel horrible all the time, all i want to do is sleep.
I can't keep missing school.

=/

2007-10-07 08:24:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I've decided to do my infromative speech on Cancer. Now I'm having a hard time of focusing on what topics I should talk about. I get 6-8 minutes to speak and I need to have anywhere between 2-5 main points. I can't have an argument at all or try to be persuasive. Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

2007-10-07 08:03:25 · 7 answers · asked by Jason R 3 in Cancer

I heard that 1 in 5 people have genital herpes. That seems like a lot and I think wow when I think of 5 of my friends who I would think they would of mentioned about having this that one of them most likely does. Is herpes really that frequent?

2007-10-07 08:02:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

I have lost a great deal of weight and no longer have sleep apnea issues. I can sleep without the CPAP machine, but sometimes just like to put it on anyway. I guess I am just used to it as a habit or comfort thing. How do I wean myself off of it and start going to sleep without it?

2007-10-07 07:54:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

My cholesterol test came back from the doc saying my total cholesterol is 221. My triglycerides were 83 and my HDL was 61, which the doc says is good, but my LDL was 141. I eat lots of whole grains and fruits/veggies and I exercise an hour a day, 6 days a week. What can be causing the high LDL, and how can I lower it?

2007-10-07 07:52:18 · 5 answers · asked by Amy D 2 in Heart Diseases

2007-10-07 07:36:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes