Diseases & Conditions - 18 October 2007

ive already had to go home early from work.
its been getting worse since tuesday.

how can i get better quickley?
i cant afford time off work (i dont get sick pay)

2007-10-18 09:57:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My father is 75 and had a spinal cord tumor (very large) removed in 1996. He has had a deterating condition for the last 12 years which basically leaves him home bound. He has a very hard time walking and getting around short distances. He had a mild or light stroke a month ago. His new Doctor has now dianosed him with Radiation Nercious but would not give us any details of his prognosis. He only said he could not treat him with anything. Can anyone give me an idea (Doctors please) of what I am faced with? Will this eventally kill him? Will this cause other Life-Threatening conditions? WE are getting a 2nd opinion. Please help me understand this.

2007-10-18 09:52:24 · 1 answers · asked by sheilakel 3 in Other - Diseases

my boyfriend just got a physical done for his new job. lately he hasnt been feeling well , he has a sore throat and hes begining to lose his voice. this is because he went out in the rain without a jacket. but anyways, at the doctors office his urine had a little bit of blood in it. the doctor said it was only a little, and that he still was ok to work. but told him to go get that checked out. i am really concerned. what could have caused this to happen?

2007-10-18 09:48:33 · 10 answers · asked by valerie 1 in Other - Diseases

My mom has a little case of the stomach virus. she's had it for about 30 hours now. do u think ill get it. ive been using purell and washing my hands?

2007-10-18 09:40:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Have worked in and around medical field as a cna and with mhmr for 14+ yrs and have always heard of MERSA , and now all of his being said with MRSA have to wonder is it the same ?

2007-10-18 09:20:42 · 3 answers · asked by tigruss_angel 2 in Infectious Diseases

my mom is having a sonogram done today because her Dr.found something abnormal in her mammogram test.
Does something abnormal always mean cancer?

2007-10-18 09:17:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-10-18 09:13:35 · 5 answers · asked by Jen S 2 in Allergies

Several members of the family are sneezy with itchy eyes and itching in the roof of the mouth. It seems like hayfever, but the internet says there is no weed, tree, grass pollen or mold. What is in the air different from other years? It has been unusually warm.

2007-10-18 09:12:58 · 1 answers · asked by pennypincher 7 in Allergies

hi frnds,
Can anyone tell me the right cure for stomach ulcer.Iam suffering a lot.I have severe burning sensation in my stomach, even from the throat to stomach it burns too.Its really not tolerable.Moreover, if iam not supressing it by eating something, i get gastric trouble , that is gas gets formed in my stomach and it starts farting. this is what is really irritating than the pain and burning.i just want to know whether anyone of u , have had such symptoms and got cured from it. plz tell me, bcz i feel iam the only one with such irritating symptoms, i have been taking tablets but iam not getting cured till date.Can anyone plz tell me some real and effective solution for stomach ulcer plzz and tell me has anyone suffered from such things and got cured as well..Thanks in Advance.

2007-10-18 08:51:20 · 17 answers · asked by SeaHorseKing 1 in Other - Diseases

My kids & I have REALLY itchy heads, but I know it's not lice! With 4 kids I've seen that before. We rinse the shampoo out well & the only thing I can think of is that there are a lot of spiders in the house lately, but think it would be odd that they are only bitting us on the head? And would that make you itch? I know this sounds silly, but it's really annoying for all of us! (except my husband who is mostly bald. LOL)

2007-10-18 08:50:46 · 12 answers · asked by ♥bigmamma♥ 6 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-18 08:48:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

If chelation therapy works so well, why don't more doctors perform this therapy versus by-pass surgery, etc?

2007-10-18 08:39:39 · 4 answers · asked by james 4 in Heart Diseases

My aunt has terminal cancer, about 8 weeks life expectancy. We have arranged palliative home care but she is essentially refusing nursing assistance. Her family and a local program provide meals and light housekeeping, pay the bills. She hasn't had a bath since August, changes her clothes about every 2 weeks, not taking her meds, and is lying to the weekly nurse about all of this. What can be done legally and medically to ensure she gets the care she needs, even if she doesn't want it?

2007-10-18 08:36:20 · 9 answers · asked by Trixiecat 2 in Cancer

Ok, I haven't been feeling good for about 6-9 months. This past summer I wound up in the hospital with Menengitis. It's like I can never get over this hump...
Well my doc wants me to go see an Infectious Disease Doc and a Hematologist.
My blood tests from last week reveal 2500 WBC, high Lymph at 67, and low neutrophils.
Also, my doc told me that my lymph nodes in my nech and groin are swollen.
Anybody out there with advice???

Thanks!

2007-10-18 08:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by joy 4 in Infectious Diseases

I found out about a week ago, and I've been kind of numb to the news.. should i be extremely worried, or is this this kind of thing you just have to accept and move on with....

2007-10-18 08:33:00 · 11 answers · asked by KdS 1 in STDs

my son is allergic to fabric softner so you really have to becareful .what would you recamend using ?because i really have to watch it he has real sentative skin.

2007-10-18 08:23:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-10-18 08:20:17 · 8 answers · asked by shellbell1973 1 in STDs

If given the oppurtunity to get genetic testing for the breast cancer gene would you do it? If you already knew your sister had the gene would this sway your decision? Let me know.

2007-10-18 08:15:28 · 3 answers · asked by mychellelynne 3 in Cancer

2007-10-18 08:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by benfriendscross 1 in Diabetes

2007-10-18 07:47:27 · 23 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Cancer

I need some help, please! I am in a new relationship for about 2 years now and my boyfriend is the one with diabetes. It's so hard for me and I dont know what else to do. I have a hard time understanding this illness and I tend to get overly frustrated with him. I need to know if there is anything I can do to help us. We have lived together for 2 years and were planning on getting married. So, I have to make a life long sacrifice for this. Are there any support groups or anything like this out there for my situation? And, how do you (I hate to say deal) but how do you deal with this?

2007-10-18 07:41:56 · 9 answers · asked by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 in Diabetes

I am more interested to know if there are any particular symptoms. I know a certain cajun spice (something red) makes my throat swell and burn, cinnnamon and red pepper makes me sneeze like crazy, and I just ate some nuts and my vision went off (I felt cross eyed). The nuts say they have paprika on them. Any ideas?

2007-10-18 07:12:35 · 4 answers · asked by jenl2881 2 in Allergies

I am experiencing some problems with my live in boyfriend and his diabetes. Is there any support groups out there or someone I could talk to for a better understanding with this? Or anyone who lives with a Type 1 Diabetic that I could talk to?

2007-10-18 07:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 in Diabetes

2007-10-18 06:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Harbans Kaur R 1 in Allergies

I have genetal warts and i am almost certain that the man who got me pregnnat gave it to me. so my question is if it was him who gave me warts and now i have it does this mean that my child will get it or is it any danger???

2007-10-18 06:23:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i am trying to find out what caused this and how to treat it. i have been given antibiotics and co-codamol.
i would also like to know if it is related to me having arthiritis or chondromalacia. and what are my prospects for this to develop wide spread as the pain is so severe and crippling.
i had a very bad headache and felt dizzy and sick yesterday and it has been suggested that i am not left on my own as i have a temperatureas well.
sensible answers only and thanks in advance

2007-10-18 05:51:22 · 4 answers · asked by kath 5 in Other - Diseases

how do you know if you have one? and what does it do to you and the way you perceive things?

2007-10-18 05:43:17 · 6 answers · asked by lemonsquare 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-10-18 05:40:10 · 10 answers · asked by xyz 1 in Skin Conditions

i am a bit confused can someone helo me out. here's the thing if someone goes to the hospital for a panic attack and a doctor finds 100% blockage and decides to do a stent the following day is that considered a heart attack?! the thing is my mil a while back had a stress induced panic attack of course caused my the daughter in laws and she said she had chest pains. she went to a cardiologist after a few months of chest pains who did test and sent her home. later the next day she had a panic attack and went to the e.r. the doctor said it was panic but during routine exams for complaints found 100% blockage. they then waited til the next day and did a stent and sent her home. now they are saying she had a heart attack but the doctor said she almost did so who's correct?! my dad had a heart attack at 31 and i've inherited a few heart problems myself and we go to cardio doctors normally but she doesn't. i'm confused.

2007-10-18 05:13:36 · 6 answers · asked by ASHLEIGH P 3 in Heart Diseases

I was in intensive care for 5 days with severe resporitory failure.Ihave been very up and down since.I am well now but go ing through a depression thats been on and of for 6 months it getting worse with the flashbacks and worry of it happening again even though i am well now.Is there anybody out there who has been through the same or got any advice i would love to here from you

2007-10-18 04:59:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases