Diseases & Conditions - 16 November 2007

A couple months ago, I developed ringworm on my leg that starting becoming surrounded with decent-sized blisters (not boils). At first, my doctor believed it was MRSA that was contracted through the ringworm. But when tests came back, another doctor told me that I was negative for MRSA and that it was just a staph infection.

She perscribed me to meds that cured both the ringworm and the blisters, although the area in which the blister/ringworm was looks as if it were bruised (barely visible today)

But a couple days ago, I noticed a single blister near my armpit no more than a quarter of an inch wide. At first, it hurt much as the staph blisters on my leg did has since developed a scab and doesn't hurt much at all.

Here are my concerns:

Could this be MRSA? Even though my doctor told me it wasn't, a recent MRSA cover-up I heard about has me worried as well as many surrounding schools infected with it.

What are the symptoms of MRSA and how deadly is it?

2007-11-16 09:58:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I've been ill for two days and now I have a tingly feeling above my lips. Its slightly red and not really that visible yet. I've had it before when I was younger, but I wasnt sure whether it was a cold sore or not because it formed all the way around my mouth. When I was younger it was exactly like it is now but it got worse because it then turned into this ring of dry, tingly scabby-looking thing around my mouth. So does anyone know what I have? And will it go away soon? What should I do to treat it?

2007-11-16 09:55:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I think they are either hives or a heat rash. Not very severe and I have no idea what the cause was. Possibly cold weather.

I have 6 blotches on my chin (about 4mm diameter). That's it. So it's not bad enough to take medication for. Just wondering how long will it last, approximately, if I just leave them?

I've had them for 2 days now.

They also 'disappear' when I am asleep (I wake up with a clear face) and then reappear in the next hour or so, only to last all day.

2007-11-16 09:48:11 · 2 answers · asked by cleverblackcat 3 in Skin Conditions

im tired all the time ,get head aches at least 3-4 times a week,im drinking loads ,going to the loo all the time,constantly dehydrated,have lower back pain and i have white spots in front of my eyes when i bend down or stand up. can u anser please

2007-11-16 09:13:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

what doe it mean to have a small penis

2007-11-16 09:08:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Looking at the other questions on stretchmarks, a lot of them include the word pregnancy in their answers... So for a slight alternative; What if they were not from pregnancy?
Stretchmarks are a problem for me and I will not get in a relationship due to their extensiveness... If you were faced with a woman who had stretchmarks over most of her lower body (bottom, thighs, etc) would you still feel the same?? (That is in referance to those who said that stretchmarks are a form of beauty as they show a woman has gone through pregnancy).
Am I right to hide my body? Would it put you off?

2007-11-16 08:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I mean... just THINK about it. All the person needs to do is get a life and eat normally, while giving no thought to it. And do lots of other things in life that are fun, so as to keep their minds off of it. Right?

2007-11-16 08:29:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I eat very little refined sugars--mostly just honey. I eat veggies, rice, meat--all healthy. Anytime I eat more than one or two cookies sweetened with brown sugar, or a little too much honey (really not excessive amounts) in the evening, I get pulsations in my stomache, twitching muscles, have difficulty sleeping, and wake up with sore muscles, bloating, and a foggy feeling as if I haven't slept that stays with me all day--along with excessive hunger and/or an inability to eat much without getting bloated or having sympotoms recur. interesting, eh? I also have hypoglycemic symptoms from time to time, am hypothyroid with other food intolerances (milk, wheat, etc.) and underweight. 27 yr old female in distress.

2007-11-16 08:13:29 · 3 answers · asked by Mazie 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-16 08:08:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Okay I just had surgery wed. to remove a nasal polyp. Im wondering if it would be ok to go to my high school football game tonight? The reason I ask is because it will be in the 40's tonight and my mom says it wouldnt be smart to go out in that cold weather when im not completely healed...

2007-11-16 07:56:20 · 3 answers · asked by Soran 4 in Other - Diseases

ever since i started some meds about 2 years ago i have been getting a blue flash of light before my eyes it is only a tiny light about the size of a pea and as soon as i see it its gone again but i can have this up to about 5-10 times a day, asked the doctor and she said it was silent migraine but i have never heard of this before.

2007-11-16 07:47:05 · 5 answers · asked by . 3 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-16 07:46:21 · 4 answers · asked by rubclubbing 1 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-16 07:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-16 07:33:17 · 4 answers · asked by sheba_scott@yahoo.com 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-11-16 07:32:01 · 3 answers · asked by horseasst 1 in Allergies

for the past 5 days i have been hearing the sound of my heartbeat in my left ear. it sounds similar to a sonogram(sp*?).
i went to a medical center which i think has nurses that look at you. this was 3 days ago when i went. the nurse said i should take Sudafed(sp?*) and see where it goes from there because he said he saw fluid in my ear. if it did not stop within 3 days, i should go to an ENT.
well, i still hear the heartbeat and im getting nervous it is something other than just fluid in my ear.
any answers to what else this could be?

2007-11-16 07:26:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

This normally happens when i remove my shoes and socks after coming home from work. when i start scratching it becomes like a Pandora's box .. i just cant stop scratching. Any remedy guys. PS: Am typing this with one hand coz the other one is down below getting busy

2007-11-16 07:17:53 · 6 answers · asked by Danke 1 in Skin Conditions

I've had it for a few years now and Drs keep wanting to push pain pills and anti-inflamatories. Anything more natural?

2007-11-16 07:08:58 · 4 answers · asked by Mysticfeline 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-16 06:58:28 · 14 answers · asked by cauliflower 2 in Skin Conditions

I was told on sunday that my mom has cancer. I can not go near here because i have a cold. I live at a boarding school so i cannot spend alot of time with her, they told me that she has a 90% of reovering but they said nothing about remission, I feel very alone what should I do?( i am in high school)

2007-11-16 06:51:54 · 13 answers · asked by Darkangel16 1 in Cancer

and iwant to know what precautions to take.

2007-11-16 06:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by sp 1 in Cancer

This is something called like tree root disease,, check out this terrible looking growth all over this mans body,, it is like tree roots growing on his hands and feet,,, Poor guy,,


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/11/12/wtree112.xml&CMP=ILC-mostviewedbox

2007-11-16 06:35:25 · 2 answers · asked by SPACEGUY 7 in Skin Conditions

At this time because of my disability I'm living with family and recieve minimum disability income. My wife is my caretaker and we would like to know if there is anyone or any goverment agency where we can get housing assistance.Also because of having cancer where may I get information on getting life insurance. My wife and I don't know where or to whom to speak to forquestion we have. So here is hoping you'll be able to assist us and it will be greatly appreciated.
With Sincere Thanks,

2007-11-16 06:14:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-11-16 04:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by sweetpee277 2 in Diabetes

so last night i smoked weed with my friends, and it was a different high than i have ever experienced before. when the pipe came to me for the second hit in that round it looked like it was already cashed cuz it was brownish-black. i was already ripped after my third hit... which is pretty rookie if you ask me. and it is the day after and i am still feeling high..:( also, i had really bad tremors last night. I think i may have done heroin... how do i know?

2007-11-16 04:29:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-16 04:28:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

She don't use any medication against it and she has it for 25 years.

2007-11-16 04:26:56 · 6 answers · asked by Kitkat 1 in STDs

Recently I got a cold sore on my lip (I have had them in the past) and my boyfriend doesnt seem to be comfortable with it. I understand that kissing should not occur and that it is contagious more so when you have a break out. However, his recent reaction really hurt my feelings. He said that he doesnt know if this is something that really bothers him or not. I asked him if my breakouts were going to be an issue in our relationship. and he answered with "undecided". He stated he wanted to do some research on it. That really hurt me. We have been together for over a year and this is the second time I get it in that time. He didnt say much the first time he saw me with a cold sore. I cant help not feeling hurt or worried that he might break up with me over this. Should I be upset or should I be more understanding of his reaction. Cold sores are so common and people should not be treated like its a deadly diease. Need advice...but not rude advice...im hurting enough already.

2007-11-16 04:25:23 · 24 answers · asked by Sofia V 2 in Infectious Diseases

Can ibs sufferers eat or drink lots of dairy products i.e cheese. milk and anything else in that catagory. Also what about crisps, chocolate (just the normal stuff). Can somebody give me an idea please?

2007-11-16 04:17:33 · 6 answers · asked by kingbar 2 in Other - Diseases

this is a religouse question..

when you die, will God judge you with that death?

its been something ive been wondering for a while.

2007-11-16 03:42:45 · 7 answers · asked by kevin d 1 in Cancer