Diseases & Conditions - 5 November 2007

2007-11-05 15:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-11-05 15:40:38 · 15 answers · asked by siddharthapal 3 in Infectious Diseases

2007-11-05 15:40:18 · 5 answers · asked by 888 1 in Infectious Diseases

I went to a walkin clinic last week because I have backpain and I've had it for years. They did an ANA bloodtest and it came back abnormal. When I called them to find out where to go from there, she said that it was positive, but my RF factor was negative. I've ben trying to read up on this, but I don't really understand it. i go to the doctor in the morning, but I want a sort of heads up as to what I might hear. Rheumatoid arthritis has been present in every female in every generation on my maternal side.

2007-11-05 15:33:46 · 1 answers · asked by Andrea 1 in Other - Diseases

i have 3 red bumps... almost looking like big zits on my lower butt... what could it be? i have this icy hot cream ive been putting on my hamstring that caused my leg to be ichy and somewhat red/bumpy... would that have anything to do with it..?
bumps dont hurt or itch..

2007-11-05 15:17:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Does anyone know the formula for calculation my GFR. I know That my dialysis unit Davita has a website called Davita.com and I can get on there and they have a built in GFR calculater but it only uses three factors. Age, race and creatinin level to calculate the GFR. This helps but I know that it is far from accurate. I have seen the formula before and there are seven or more factors needed. I have a usual GFR of 16% to 18 % GFR every month using the Davita calculater and I have to goto dialysis 2 times a week. I have been told that if I drop down under 15% that I will have to go three times a week. Lord knows that I do not want that. Believe it or not, but none of the Techs at the unit know the correct formula. I have had a docter do it for me before and when using the correct formula my GFR is 3 or 4 points higher. If you know the what I am talking about please give me the formula, and explain any hard points that I may need to know when calculatiog. Thank You

2007-11-05 15:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 15:09:34 · 5 answers · asked by glscordell 1 in Cancer

When I press down on my breasts towards my chest its hard... and when i put my pointer on one side and thumb on the other and squeeze its hard in the middle.. thats not breast cancer is it?

2007-11-05 15:07:21 · 2 answers · asked by onebadbitch 1 in Cancer

I have a patch of skin between my breasts that is dark colored. I think it looks like dirt, but it absolutely isn't because I wash so often. Nothing I do makes this patch go away or get lighter. It is embarrassing, I look like I don't bathe. So I wear tops that don't show any cleavage as often as I can. Is this a disease or a rash? It doesn't feel like anything. I am hispanic, is there a skin condition that's inherited or what?

2007-11-05 15:02:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My best friend was just diagnosed with this and hers is malignant. It's very rare form of cancer. I am looking for any information (treatments, cures, doctors, etc). Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

2007-11-05 14:44:24 · 1 answers · asked by margarita 7 in Cancer

im starting to development small white patches of it on my face, and im not sure what cream to use before it spreads and gets worse. Does anyone whose experienced this, know of any products that they have used, that worked?
thanks

2007-11-05 14:41:30 · 1 answers · asked by Phizz Whizz 1 in Skin Conditions

I'm 19 and I consistently feel the need to sleep 12 hours every night. If I get less then this it's extremely difficult for me to get up and I feel the need to sleep during the day. I have been diagnosed with depression. But I'm meds that are working for me.

2007-11-05 14:07:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 13:50:00 · 1 answers · asked by cmhperkins 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-05 13:23:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I'm supposed to have the flu shot at work tomorrow, but I'm getting over a sinus infection. Last Monday I went to the doctor and she put me on the antibiotic Levaquin, 500mg a day for 10 days. I have 2 more pills left to take, 1 for tomorrow and 1 for the next day. I think I'm over my infection- my nose is a still snifflely and my throat is a little scratchy but when I blow my nose, the mucus is clear (sorry, I know that's a bit too much info). So here's my question- can I get my flu shot tomorrow even though I'm still on antibiotics for my almost-gone sinus infection? Thank you in advance!!!1

2007-11-05 13:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by Matty Lynn 2 in Infectious Diseases

i dropped a cigar on my arm, and it is red and discoloring all around it... looks almost like a bruise....how can i get the discoloring to go down...? and is it infected??


this angle shows the redness the best
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t94/usmckid92/cigburnandink.jpg

ignore the date, i took the pic 2 days ago and there is more redness

2007-11-05 12:54:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

We think it might be bacteria peeling off and his tongue might not be actually peeling.

2007-11-05 12:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by D YellowMadness 1 in Skin Conditions

For the last 10 or so years, I've had a high sed rate. The doctor says that this indicates that your body is fighting something, but until other symptoms emerge, they cannot diagnose. I don't have other symptoms. Anyone else have a high sed rate, & if so, what is your cause?

2007-11-05 12:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by D & W forever 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-05 12:47:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I have OCD. I worry alot. But, the other day I got into a cab and looked in the window and there was a dark red spot on te window. I assumed it was blood. I have been extremely nervous since then, what if there was blood on the seats?

When I got back to my apartment. I checked my jacket and jeans for any red blood spots for about an hour and a half. I did not see anything. But I have not touched my jacket or jeans for about 25 hours now, because I heard viruses and bacteria in blood die after a certain amount of time. And just a few mintues ago my arm brushed up against my jacket, I didnt see anything, but i sanitzed my and twice wiht hand sanitizer...I want to know if that sanitation would kill any serious viruses on my skin from touching the jacket and I want to know if its safe to touch my jacket and jeans now...Any suggestions?

2007-11-05 12:34:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Hi, I'm trying to be a CNA in NHC here in TN.
However, i got this TB skin test and after 3 days, my instructor told me that I'm positive. I said.... How can I be positive if I'm not even coughing at all?
then she told me it's probably because I'm exposed to bacterias of TB.
Then she told me to go to a doctor (where it's all free of charge; meds,x-ray). but X-ray is negative.

Will I have a complication if I drink the meds? I'm 18 yrs old though.

And the most important question is.......



Can I go back to school again? even though I'm taking those meds but negative on TB from the X-ray?

if not.... then how would I be able to have my career started?


(T-T)

2007-11-05 12:29:04 · 4 answers · asked by Akakage 2 in Respiratory Diseases

I have been feeling run down for 10 weeks now. Started with fever for 1 week and now the only symptom is feeling a bit rud down all the time.Blood work showed slighty elevated lyphyocytes, ferrtin and liver enzym. 3 doctors including specialist say it is something viral. Did many viral test,mono,cbv,hep etc all negative. Just wodering do viral infections last this long. And if so should I be asking for antiviral meds or is there further tests I should ask for. Dr. says to wait 3 months but this is hard to do.

2007-11-05 12:26:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-11-05 12:20:38 · 4 answers · asked by acshaw53 1 in Heart Diseases

I just don't like them I've smoked them for a few month, but they taste gross and make my throat hurt.. why do you smoke them? I guess the reduce stress a little

2007-11-05 12:15:16 · 5 answers · asked by asdfgh 3 in Respiratory Diseases

My husband cheated on me with a prostitute without protection back in June. And I was barely penetrated by a crackhead three yrs ago. Other than that there have been no symptoms, no fatigue, no weightloss, etc. Should we be be checked ?

2007-11-05 12:13:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-11-05 12:08:50 · 2 answers · asked by Kimberly M 1 in Infectious Diseases

I went to the dermatologist today to get some advice on a skin problem I've been having and he noticed a mole on my back. He said it's "changing" (how he would know that it's changing when this was the first time I've seen him.. I dunno.) and that I should get it removed and scheduled me to get it removed next week. Now this is a mark I've had since I was little and my mom says she's been keeping an eye on it. Skin cancer does run in my family, however but I've seen nothing wrong with this mole. On the other hand, I have always been self conscious of it (like in swimsuits and such) and this would be my opportunity to get it removed and have it be covered by insurance. It would be painful though and I'm not sure it's worth a scar (though the mole is pretty big). It's just that the dermatologist may have been in practice for 30 something years but my mom says he has a reputation for "cutting people." I'm not sure if i wanna go under the knife but I'm so self-conscious. I'm in a pickle.

2007-11-05 12:03:15 · 4 answers · asked by whoop! 4 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-05 11:58:19 · 41 answers · asked by ArjunasMommy 2 in Diabetes

2007-11-05 11:56:48 · 11 answers · asked by J-dubb382 1 in STDs

i dont understand whats happening to me could u give me a sense of direction

2007-11-05 11:39:55 · 13 answers · asked by james w 1 in Other - Diseases