Diseases & Conditions - 19 October 2007

lymph nodes removed, have developed this condition, my lymph therepist did not have an arm sleeve to fit me as i am quite slim so it had to be ordered, which i collected from my chemist today, but i my lymth lady said it has to specially fitted by her, is that right? looks just like a support stocking to me, couldn't i put it on myself?

2007-10-19 09:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-10-19 09:28:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I get a lot of ovarian cysts. Diagnosed with them when I was 13. I am now 15 and obviously female. When I feel one burst, it starts out in my lower stomach, then radiates up and through my back. It lasts for about 10 minutes depending on size. Is this an ovarian cyst? Or could it be something with my kidney. Whenever I feel cyst pain its always on my right side. Right in between my hip bone and the bottom of my ribs and into my back. thanks for anything. It hurts so bad I can even breathe. if i take a deep breath i cough. i dont even want to move when it happens.

2007-10-19 09:25:51 · 15 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Diseases

I've read all the comments on yahoo answers regarding cigar smoking, cancer and other health risks. To be totally honest though, none of the comments are really informative. Most people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about and are just rattling off useless sentences like "cigars will give cancer, don't smoke" .....

I'm looking for actual data or links to various study's that have been done. I'm much more inclined to believe that smoking a cigar every day would lead to far greater health risks than smoking one a week.

So, does anyone actually have any FACTS (not what you've heard, or THINK you know) on the correlation between the # or frequency of cigars smoked, and how that POTENTIALLY relates to various health problems?

Thanks for any credible information.

2007-10-19 09:14:04 · 7 answers · asked by Paul L 2 in Cancer

2007-10-19 09:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

Nick Jonas has diabetes right? yeah. Me and my friend are supporting him by not eating sugar. Do you guys think that is weird?

2007-10-19 09:08:21 · 11 answers · asked by laura40888 1 in Diabetes

Five years ago, I was a stage IV cancer that underwent chemotherapy and radiation. I have some obvious long term side effects from both of these. (but hooray for surviving, no?! LOL) One I didn't hear of before, is that my teeth are now hypersensitive to hot and cold and almost seem to have lost a great deal of enamel. I heard that chemo can wear down your enamel on your teeth...has anyone else heard of this?

2007-10-19 09:05:11 · 10 answers · asked by Lynn 3 in Cancer

I just found out i have type 2 diabeties and i'm only 12 and I found out in MAss general in boston any advice?Could you tell me what low feels like and how it affects how you feel. Thank you so much!

2007-10-19 09:00:42 · 17 answers · asked by serendus g 3 in Diabetes

I think only an idiot or someone really desperate would take those b.s. drugs. If you haven't heard, the drug companies are making you sicker!!!! So when you see something that says, it will cure your asthma, (in a low voice: but you will get nausea, heart attacks, stomache, vomit, kill your liver) why in the hell would you want to do that to yourself? Cure" one thing and get 10 other diseases? NO THANKS!

2007-10-19 08:47:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I'm waiting for a call from the doctor...but wondering what it could be? It doesn't look like any case of pink eye I've ever seen. Also last night we were playing w/ face paint & maybe that could have irritated whatever the red ring was? Her left eye kind of turns in toward her nose too when she tries to look straight! It looks horrible!!!

2007-10-19 08:44:16 · 23 answers · asked by ♥bigmamma♥ 6 in Skin Conditions

its for my drug ed class, and when i think of tranquilizers i think of syringes i dont know if i spelled that right.... is that the same thing?

2007-10-19 08:33:44 · 3 answers · asked by jmncvx7 2 in Diabetes

female who had sex should get tested? how about female who had kids should be tested too? should i get test? i just had a baby now hes 9 months. how much does it cost?

2007-10-19 08:22:29 · 2 answers · asked by Icy 1 in STDs

Is C-MRSA an Staph infections the same thing??WHat are they?How do you prevent it?

2007-10-19 08:19:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-19 08:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by hello_puccalove 1 in Skin Conditions

female who had sex should get tested? how about female who had kids should be tested too?

2007-10-19 08:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by Icy 1 in STDs

Question explains it all. Just wondering if my school can possibly get it.

2007-10-19 08:15:27 · 7 answers · asked by Caseyy.♥♥ 5 in Infectious Diseases

I am severely allergic to bee stings, meaning I've got 20 minutes to live if I get stung!
I recently came across some lip balm that contains Bee Propolis and Beeswax. There is a warning on the label that says "DO NOT USE if allergic to BEE products."
Does this mean I cannot use this lip balm? I don't know if bee products contain any of the venom from the stinger, or any parts of the stinger itself.
Thank you in advance for answering!

2007-10-19 08:15:21 · 2 answers · asked by ladybird8175 1 in Allergies

ok so i went to doctor not for my minor sore throat but for my anxiety meds and he told me i had a minor fever as well =( im sick of being sick all the time i just got over a flu like virus 2 months ago and now im sick again and i started workin in same environment i was in 8 months ago started 4 months ago and ever since i get more sick than i would be if i wasnt there. it drags me down and i get sore throat alot and also body aches. anyone else have this and what to do? i drink alot of fluids in the day and i use anti bacterial at least 3 times a day to wash away germs even in the car yet i still get sick. i had broncitis at least 3 times in past 5 yrs and also mono 3 yrs ago and pnemionia 4 yrs ago and also when i was in 2Nd grade where it was so bad i was put into hospital. is there anything to do besides drinking airborne to help my immune system or anything?????

2007-10-19 08:09:39 · 5 answers · asked by Sxyblonde S 2 in Infectious Diseases

while having intercourse with my girlfriend she must of ripped and there was blood, we didnt notice till afterwards, and we didnt use a condom as she is on the pill. neither of us have an s.t.d. but i am concerned that this may cause the start of hiv as i have heard that blood mixing is the cause of it even if neither of us have got an std. please help as i am very concerned, only sensible answers please.

2007-10-19 08:04:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

They said they will give a local at the site but I would not be put to sleep, why i heard this is very painful!!

2007-10-19 07:58:49 · 9 answers · asked by marilyn_monroe71 1 in Cancer

2007-10-19 07:39:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I am a carrier of MRSA. I haven't had an outbreak in about 5 months - but I will always be a carrier.

I just had a baby 3 months ago by C-section. I had abcesses form near the incision. They healed the doc said.

This Monday at 10 am I had a SEVERE headache come one. Running a fever. Went to the ER. They said it was a sinus infection - it did NOT feel like sinus pain at all!!!

Tuesday - running a fever...still have headache, neck and upper spine hurts.

Wednesday - no headache, still have fever and neck and spine pain

Thursday - still have fever and neck and spine pain

Friday - no fever, still have pain and am having hot flashes and cold chills - I just feel like crap.

I went to the doc today...he said it was my sinus's - but I SWEAR it's not...it feels nothing like sinus.

Could MRSA have anything to do with all this?? Could I be infected internally now? My doc is a moron!!!

2007-10-19 07:27:42 · 2 answers · asked by boz4425 4 in Infectious Diseases

I know someone so severly allergic to my 3 cats that thier eyes swell shut, tear, sneeze, congest...etc.It takes quite a long time for the reaction, but when it does happen, it is not a good thing. I need to know what else I can do around my home to help. Our children play together alot and I hate that mine always have to go by her or we have to go to playland ... I want to be able to host sleep overs too.
So, what can I do? Has there been a miracle injection or pill to reduce her allergies yet? HELP!!
THank you :)

2007-10-19 07:24:04 · 1 answers · asked by Jess 1 in Allergies

2007-10-19 07:23:56 · 6 answers · asked by prettyinpink 1 in Skin Conditions

what are the symptoms of a yeast infection and what causes it? what is a good remedy for it?

2007-10-19 07:21:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-19 06:58:58 · 4 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Allergies

I have exema (sp???) and excess hand washing results in a break out of escama (sp???) ... so, I was wondering if wearing gloves is an alternative.

2007-10-19 06:58:33 · 14 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-19 06:56:01 · 12 answers · asked by Trinitie G 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-19 06:45:56 · 3 answers · asked by mel 1 in Heart Diseases

The glucose level in the blood remains fairly constant. Homeostasis is maintained by a feedback loop that may be triggered by?

A) Too much glucose in the blood.

B) Too much insulin in the blood.

C) Not enought glucose in the blood.

D) Not enought insulin in the blood.

E) All of the above.

2007-10-19 06:26:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes