Diseases & Conditions - 17 October 2007

Why is that I read lots of other peoples responses and they say things like, "You can't catch AIDS this way.." or "You get AIDS from unprotected sex..."? It really bothers me to see how many people are uniformed. You DON'T get AIDS from someone else, you get HIV. Only blood tests can tell if someone has AIDS- cd4 cells fall below 200 and then a person is medically diagnosed with AIDS. It's also important to know that AIDS is NOT a virus;It is a term used to describe certain illnesses connected with HIV- go read up on it people (http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.htm).

2007-10-17 14:42:11 · 3 answers · asked by RJ 5 in STDs

I have a gay friend who has had a lot of STDs. I just found out about this even though he and I have been friends for a long time. Is it safe to be in close distance with him, since we usually study together. Also, is it okay to be around someone with HIV. is it contagious and will i get it?

2007-10-17 14:31:50 · 7 answers · asked by Kaye00 1 in STDs

2007-10-17 14:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I can breathe but I feel like my neck is swollen, even though it's . My neck really hurts, when it really hurts, my neck feels numb to be turned. What's wrong? I had this symptoms a week ago and it was gone yesterday, now it showed up again. Please help, what can I do to make it go away?

2007-10-17 14:29:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I was wondering if MRSA gave you headaches because I've been having a lot of headaches lately and there's been a breakout here.

2007-10-17 14:21:08 · 1 answers · asked by Marcus O 1 in Infectious Diseases

I can't get my mom to stop smoking in the house. She says that second hand smoke is a facade...

When I leave my hair and clothes smell like smoke. I tell her its ba for everyone in the house, but she says its BS. She even smokes in the car with the window up. What should I do?

2007-10-17 14:16:54 · 12 answers · asked by Doodlebug 4 in Respiratory Diseases

theres a lump between my chin and bottom lip and it looks swollen about less than an inch in diameter, and in the middle theres a smaller, more raised bump and its pinkish.. it doesnt hurt that much.. any idea what it is?

2007-10-17 13:52:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Can I eat healthier to make my face clearer?
Best treatment without dermatologist? Suggestions? Experiences?

2007-10-17 13:50:20 · 9 answers · asked by justin w 1 in Skin Conditions

I've always had very mild acne in the past. Never bad, but never perfectly clear. But for some reason my skin is breaking out really bad with this teeny white zits....they aren't even raised up or red like normal pimples. Just teensy and white, they can be popped but Im not doing that because I don't want them to spread. My facial tone is kind of red now and very irritated by them, and worst of all I have a some aptitude/skills testing for my new job (hopefully) this Friday, and I want to look my best of course.

PLEASE can someone tell me if they have experienced these kind of pimples before? Or if it is an ALLERGIC REACTION?

2007-10-17 13:47:59 · 4 answers · asked by SKAT 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-17 13:46:06 · 9 answers · asked by obeteri 2 in Infectious Diseases

my son has a little red patch on his arm. IM trying to decide whether its eczema or ringworm.The middle isa red and dry, it doesnt seem to be worrying him (like there is no itchiness associated with both things). The outside is lighter and has a light ring around it making me believe it is ringworm. If it is ringowrm how long would he have it for before it comes up. He has only had it for 2 to 3 days. He stayed at his grandmas saturday night and we went to a first birthday party on sat as well so I am trying to see whether if he does have ring worm could he contracted it from there?

2007-10-17 13:45:03 · 0 answers · asked by Jemjems_Mummy 3 in Skin Conditions

I've had this thing for years and it seems to have quieted down now...............

2007-10-17 13:39:36 · 8 answers · asked by aznmonkey 1 in Skin Conditions

becuse its like in my skin cause the puss is stuck in there and its closed upso i have no way of removingsince the pimple is closed and puss is still in there some big pimple when i touch it

2007-10-17 13:05:37 · 5 answers · asked by j 1 in Skin Conditions

I was diagnosed with crohn's disease 6 weeks ago and have been takeing some srtof steroids to maintain it quickly and have just started on the long term drug. But the steriod I have to take for aother 3 weeks. My face though is starting to puff / swell up from a side effect of the steroid. Does anyone know if there something I can do to reduce the swelling in my checks / face? I am in school and its getting embarassing, Any suggestions would help a lot. I have tried ice but it doesnt seem to work. And I cant stop takeing the pill.

2007-10-17 13:04:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

what ingredient is responsible for this. Thanks in advance

2007-10-17 12:54:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i put neopsrin on it daily , i take the medicine the doc dicribed, i i wash my sheeets and towels dailey and shower a least once a day maybe twice is there anything thing else i can do????

2007-10-17 12:46:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-17 12:25:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

My daughter will be two this weekend, and she just got the chicken pox today. I've read up on what to do for her, medicine/itching-wise, so do I HAVE to bring her into the doctor's office?

2007-10-17 12:12:32 · 16 answers · asked by johnstonluv 3 in Infectious Diseases

I have been 100% faithful to my husband. We just did something stupid like having sex during my period. He developed pain, burning, drainage, and skin irritation. He had to have a swab for stds and a shot and numerous prescriptions. What could this be? I have none of this. Serious, mature medical answers only.

2007-10-17 12:02:46 · 9 answers · asked by Retired Punk 2 in STDs

I have had a rash for 7 days I went to the doctor and he said it is shingles. I thought shingles affected the 50 and over population.

2007-10-17 11:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by firefly 5 in Infectious Diseases

MY GENITALS ARE VERY SWOLLEN,I HAVE BOILS ON MY STOMACH AND THEIGHS THAT ARE REALLY PAINFUL.I AM ALWAYS TIRED.COULD SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.

2007-10-17 11:52:05 · 18 answers · asked by jennifer b 1 in STDs

They have found it a few cases in Weston Connecticut. That is a few towns from me. I dont want to catch it. WHAT CAN I DO!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-10-17 11:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by Catholic 14 5 in Infectious Diseases

i have recently been put on the depo shot. i had sex with my boyfriend as usual and the next day i noticed these small flat colliflower looking sores (i guess thats what u would call them) on the inside of my vagina which are not puss filled nor have they ever been, i know with herpes you feel some type of discomfort only discomfort i feel is a light burning wen i pee an when i wipe myself it burns i guess because the tissue is hitting the spots. anyway i went to the doctor an she said it might be herpes but i dont think it is. if its not herpes what could it be? please someone help me!?!?!?!

2007-10-17 11:47:01 · 14 answers · asked by gowaydesire 2 in STDs

2007-10-17 11:29:47 · 6 answers · asked by jayman 2 in Allergies

specially dat a very nice doctor told us dat he only has 2 years 2 live!!!and please i need 2 know what's the point of tellin a patient these stuff,,i know it's all a matter of statistics but if i were a cancer patient and i heard dat,i wud rather die 2morrow..i really wanna know how 2 inspire a patient,how 2 give him hope,i think spirit has a major role in any kind of disease!!!

2007-10-17 11:27:33 · 17 answers · asked by amira 1 in Cancer

i have breast cancer in my family history (my nana [dads mom] had it and survived) i have a small purplish spot on my breast that hasnt been there before but no lump. ive heard that unexpected spots could mean cancer. also i have gotten my period yet when i was supposed to get it on the 9th. i know im not pregnant cause im a virgin. so should i worried about breast cancer? im only 15 (16 in june) and i know its usually with people over 20 but i dont really know for sure. should i worry about it or wait?

2007-10-17 11:25:20 · 3 answers · asked by 1234567 2 in Cancer

2007-10-17 11:17:55 · 3 answers · asked by jlsapinas1021 1 in Other - Diseases

I want to make sure I dont have an ear infection, w/o going to the docter. What should I do?

2007-10-17 11:12:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I countinally black out when I stand up, this happens for about 5-20 seconds and gets really annoying! I am your typical teenager playing the sport of the season, and am in very good shape. Please someone help, I have been to the doctor, and they just tell me to eat more salt, but that doesn't seem to work for me, so please someone I need advice! Thanks!

2007-10-17 11:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

wut is oral sex ???

2007-10-17 10:28:37 · 2 answers · asked by Whitney 1 in STDs