Diseases & Conditions - 29 October 2007

I am 20 years old and I was diagnoses with Interstatial cystits two years ago and I 100% beleive I also have Fibromyalgia. I have had lots of tests done and all come back fine. I have tried some medication and nothing works. Doctors dont seem to beleive me and just tell me to take advil. I have had to drop out of high school because the pain is so bad. sometimes I can't even get out of my bed. I was wondering if anyone can help me with the pain and if anyone has been diagnosed with both. Thanx

2007-10-29 08:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by Melanie W 2 in Other - Diseases

A family member just got diagnosed with it,
is there anyone out there that has been diagnosed and
got treatment for it? What type of treatment? and what is the successes rate?

2007-10-29 08:27:15 · 3 answers · asked by RICK T 1 in Cancer

I'm not entirely sure that there is an HIV shot, one of my friends said that she got hers, please correct me if there isn't such thing.

2007-10-29 08:19:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Can someone help me? it's my mother she's got the above problem... she's had it for years and nothing seems to help her... She's had gaviston.. peppermint oil tablets... renatidine tablets... all from the doctor but nothing has helped her. She can't eat as her stomach feels bloated and aches all the time. So can anyone come up with a cure for her so she can live a normal happy life free from pain and dicomfort... many thanks..

2007-10-29 08:14:42 · 5 answers · asked by kenneth w 5 in Other - Diseases

I just saw today a gray hair!

The thing is, my dad didn't get grays until he was 50! My mom when she was 45!

WTF is happening??

Super worried.

Is this a sign of a disease??

Thanks.

2007-10-29 08:14:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i would like to be able to find a job for someone with fibromyalgia

2007-10-29 08:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by db 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-10-29 08:11:25 · 14 answers · asked by Web 1 in Other - Diseases

ived had a fever blister or a cold sore eather ore i dont know mitch one i have bt i think more that its a fever blister... well back to my question ived been having it for more than a week and it hasnt gone away yet!! what ived tried it green alcohol and vix and i guess it didnt work.. can somebody please tell me ow too get rid of it A.S.A.P.!!!

2007-10-29 08:10:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-29 08:08:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

when u dont use the gas fire or is it just a lower or the same risk as someone who does use it??

I know this sounds like a daft question but was just thinking about them two kids what got kill because of poisoning and i havent had my fire checked in ages.. I dont use it that much so does that mean its v...unlikely

2007-10-29 08:08:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-10-29 08:08:00 · 5 answers · asked by Melanie W 2 in Other - Diseases

anyone know if sharing a cigarette, or placing your tongue, any part of your mouth, etc on the cigarette that another person had who has an std in the mouth could be transferred to you?

ps. smoking is bad.

2007-10-29 08:01:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-10-29 07:44:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-10-29 07:40:36 · 5 answers · asked by Wednesday 3 in Other - Diseases

Its basically an allergy to the cold i guess. In winter i get bad circulation in my hands, and I've seen a few doctors all with the same generic "sux 2 b u" response. Anyone have any good remedies or a wonder cure or anything? My cold cold hands thank you :)

2007-10-29 07:37:05 · 2 answers · asked by Amy D 2 in Other - Diseases

He is working on losing weight but its going to take awhile before he loses the weight. Will a tonsillectomy reduce snoring?

2007-10-29 07:30:13 · 9 answers · asked by pinayinpenn 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-10-29 07:15:45 · 8 answers · asked by candy 1 in Diabetes

I have been drinking Earl Grey Tea like its going out of fashion. My Hb levels have dropped to 8.5 so I need an iron infusion. Great! Does the Decaff version have the same effect? I guess Earl Grey is my thing. Sad I know. Would be better if I smoked or drank alcohol I guess;-)

2007-10-29 07:14:24 · 2 answers · asked by caroline 1 in Diabetes

some are drying out...and 2 or 3 have puss...im not sure what it is...:-/..oh and they also hard and red and itchy. he also developed 3 more on hes thaighs, i saw it this morning..he also have mabe 1 on his hand n 1on the bottom of hes ear and 1 on hes back...

2007-10-29 06:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by April 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-29 06:52:38 · 4 answers · asked by deannepink 2 in Skin Conditions

i mean is there any chance they have some kind of effect in blood or brains. Docters please

2007-10-29 06:49:48 · 8 answers · asked by Tehseen B 5 in Other - Diseases

2007-10-29 06:44:31 · 12 answers · asked by cat 1 in Diabetes

2007-10-29 06:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

HI
I am a 55 year old male, I suffered a heart attack in June 2007, I had a stent fitted, and upon my discharge from hospital I was perscribed Metoprolol 12.5mg twice a day.
After a period of about 6-8 weeks my blood pressure was still high, (160/100) constant, so my Metoprolol was increased to 25mg twice a day.
I have been on this dosage now for about 10 weeks, My bp is down to around 115/72-120/80- with my heart rate at around 53-55bpm.
Thing is I have no energy at all, I have a terrible job getting out of bed in the mornings and quite often lie in bed till 11 oclock, this is not like me, I used to always be up and dressed by 8am every day.
I dont know if I feel depressed or lethatgic, but I find it very difficult to get motivated to do anything if you know what I mean.
I do suffer from depression and have done for the past 15 years. I take Mirtazapine and Prozac for that.
Thing is I am wondering if I am taking too much Metropolol, as I feel very tired indeed.
Ray-UK

2007-10-29 06:19:07 · 4 answers · asked by Ray J 1 in Heart Diseases

I have a blood test scheduled to test my cholesterol after a twelve hour fast to be done this week. I hadn't planned on doing it today but I just woke up, it's been twelve hours since I ate but I had a black cup of decaf about seven hours ago... what's the consequences of that on the test? Is it absolutely necessary to wait for another day?

2007-10-29 06:02:28 · 2 answers · asked by awakening1us 3 in Heart Diseases

i have some irritations on my anal. i believe it may be a hemorroid. its been liek this for a few weeks now and i ahve tried everything. should i go to a regular doctor or should i go seek a gynecologist? will the gynecologist be able to help me? im very embarassed to ask this question but i need help!

2007-10-29 05:48:07 · 9 answers · asked by dreamofh2o 2 in STDs

the doctor just called her and said she had it. i guess this is why she hasnt had her period in 6 months i guess. she definetely isnt pregnant im sure. well give me the facts on hpv. since a std does that mean i gave it to her?

2007-10-29 05:42:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

its been about 3 days since my throat started swelling, and now i can't swallow anything, even my saliva. my mouth keeps making these thick mucous salivas and i just spit them out occasionally w/o swallowing them. Im currently not eating anything or drinking because it is so painful.
im planning to go to the doctors later in the day but im really scared.
currenlty my throat is just swelled up and its all clogged.

2007-10-29 05:23:57 · 16 answers · asked by highnesss 1 in Infectious Diseases

He said it could be one of two possible things : Bicuspid Aortic Valve or Mitral Valve Prolapse and recommended we take her to a cardiologist in Lubbock.
Could anyone tell me more about these conditions and how serious they are?

2007-10-29 05:17:30 · 4 answers · asked by memorykeeper 2 in Heart Diseases

I don't know. Some people suggested lactose intolerance but I drink milk and stuff and I'm okay. I thought I could be a coeliac but I eat bread and cakes etc all the time. What's up with me? I eat breakfast and straight away I need to go to the toilet and I get bloated and everything. I know cereal contains fibre and fibre cannot be digested but should it have this effect on me?
Before I got stomach cramps but I have less cereal now and it was much worse with cornflakes than with rice krispies. I don't know. I'm worried. Soon I won't be able to eat breakfast at all and I can't function with out it. I'd be really hungry.

2007-10-29 05:14:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies