Diseases & Conditions - 18 November 2007

Is it possible for someone to be sick in their brain but not necessarilly in the body? I have a couple friends that are always sick and they are always on their feet though! One has a constant dry cough and the other always needs to throw up or has a chest or headache. When you tell them something that may help them they say they already tried that and it doesn't help. So I was thinking maybe they were just hoping that someone would feel sorry for them!

2007-11-18 14:49:20 · 14 answers · asked by Runteldat 3 in Other - Diseases

I used 50% diluted TCA acid on my tattoo 2 months ago and my skin is still pinkish red and prone to tears. I put the acid on my skin for about 5-6 minutes. At this point (2 months later) my skin has still not fully healed. I have discoloration (some spots where my skin has been lightned and others where my skin is darker than the rest of the skin around my tattoo. I am worried that I will have permanent skin damage. I usually heal up in about 9-12 days. This acid peel that I did myself has taken 2 months and counting and the redness seem to still be there. I don't know what to do.

2007-11-18 14:44:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

do flu vaccines really work?

2007-11-18 14:41:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

is menthol a bad cigarette due to adding flavor? i know there are holes on all so called light cigarettes, but is it worse for your lungs due to more oxygen getting in the lungs? i know smoking is bad for you. i just want to know which type and why its worse on your lungs than others.

2007-11-18 14:40:04 · 6 answers · asked by francisromero79 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-18 14:36:22 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole C 1 in Other - Diseases

I was just diagnosed with TypeII Diabetes. I test my blood sugar 4 times a day and most of the time it falls into range (<100 in the morning, <140 2 hr. after meal, <110 before bedtime). The highest I have seen was 210, but that is not common.

I never had vision problems before. I just started taking Metformin a month ago taking 1 a day. About 2 weeks ago I started taking it 2 times a day and almost immediately I started to get blurry vision and a brown dot in the center of my sight. When reading I feel like I am crossed eyed a little. I stopped taking Metformin 3 days ago and the problem didn't go away.

I will be talking to the doctor soon. But I just want to know... does any body have any useful information or experienced something similar? Should my vision correct itself or is it permanent?

Thanks in advance!

2007-11-18 14:27:08 · 16 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Diabetes

im having consentrating problems why i always had very good consentration skills then why

other question since afew moths im having sexual feeling plz how can i get rid of em permenently without operations plz dont say why or give lectures

2007-11-18 14:18:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-11-18 14:17:58 · 7 answers · asked by easy 1 in Cancer

2007-11-18 14:16:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I have been taking mucinex for the past 3 days in order to relieve some chest congestion. I've been a little dizzy and I've had a slight upset stomach, but no fever or anything like that.

could these be side effects of the medicine? and, if so, are there any others?

thank you for the help.

2007-11-18 14:11:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

im bored and i wanna go to sleep fast

2007-11-18 14:08:30 · 4 answers · asked by dip_banga 1 in Respiratory Diseases

He's coughing a lot of it up, which I hear us good to get it out but he said its hard to keep coughing. What can we do to make it easier? We haven't much money, so pretty much looking for a home remedy.

2007-11-18 14:07:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I have a small bump on my head i had it for around 6 months. I touch it all the time but it doesnt really hurt. I got a haircut yesterday and there is a little bald spot where it is. What can this be?

2007-11-18 14:06:12 · 24 answers · asked by martin sir 1 in Skin Conditions

b/c i got one from marching today :(

2007-11-18 13:59:34 · 5 answers · asked by .... 2 in Skin Conditions

PLEASE help me - I met my ex-boygfriend of 8 years on the net, and we're getting on so well - apart from the fact that he snores really loudly, like the lion king - to make matters worse I have an OCD that cannot tolerate repetitive noises. He has been so good by trying the nasal strips, but they're not working.
Please help as I have finally found my soulmate, but last night I pushed him so hard that he nearly fell out of of bed and I was going to sleep on my own sofa bed in my own house!! Maybe someone can suggest something for my OCD - I don't know, but |I'm at breaking point, having a lively 3-year old as well - I need my sleep! Please help x

2007-11-18 13:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by fluropink 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-11-18 13:56:48 · 14 answers · asked by Wild_Weazel 1 in Heart Diseases

Is there a generice that I can buy for SEREVENT, Iknow it is SALMETROL, but is there a cheaper generic. Same for ADVAIR.

2007-11-18 13:25:01 · 1 answers · asked by Duke 2 in Respiratory Diseases

Hi, what is the best natural cure for acne? I have already tried coconut oil, what are others?
Thanks!

2007-11-18 13:21:48 · 33 answers · asked by Germy C 1 in Skin Conditions

will I still get a rabies?

2007-11-18 13:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by Echizen 2 in Infectious Diseases

About once a month, I will just be sitting around doing homework or something, when my heart starts beating SUPER fast, and it doesn't have normal beats. My heart kind of flutters. I don't really know how to explain it. Does anybody know what this is??

2007-11-18 13:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by skataa63 2 in Heart Diseases

For about 4.5 months I've had diarrhea, coupled with dizziness, nausea, and some mild stomach pain. The first two months the diarrhea was pretty heavy, but it's lessened now. I've gone from a L in tops to a S and from a 13/12 to 10/9 in pants. I've been tested for worms, and there is no chance of pregnancy. I saw a gastroenterologist and blood tests were taken and I will be having a "flexible sigmoidoscopy" (basically a scope of my butt) in a few months. The blood test will be able to detect if I have celiac disease, and I have yet to test lactose.
Any ideas of what I might have or similar storys?Encouragements for me? I just feel like I'm not getting any answers, and that it's taking forever to get no where with all of this. Just wondering what people might think.

2007-11-18 13:04:41 · 23 answers · asked by Heidi 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-18 12:58:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

what do those freak scientist do to you? please give me every detail. and ill make a mental note of it.. haha no seriuslly.. thanks

2007-11-18 12:53:46 · 30 answers · asked by outcrazx 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-18 12:48:09 · 0 answers · asked by Williew 7 in Heart Diseases

They are not increasing in size, but bleed occasionally. They are quite small, but I don't think they are warts, as they are not hard. They seem to grow off of each other if that makes sense.

2007-11-18 12:41:55 · 20 answers · asked by Seo 1 in STDs

I have to go in for allergy testing in foods...specfically nuts
What do they do exactly, and how acurate are the tests?

2007-11-18 12:41:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

ok i am scared here....i am only 12!

there is a bump under my armpit the size of a nail head.
its where i shave
it hurts sooo bad


what is it?? please....i keep thinking i have some serious condition and will need treatment!

it has been there for about 4 days and KILLS!

what is it?
what should I do to treat it?
should i get it checked??

like i said.....i am only 12! i am scared!!

my mama had cancer so i dont want it to be cancer PLEASE help me i am scared!!!

2007-11-18 12:32:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My ears itched for a couple months, then I noticed the lump underneath my right ear. Now my right ear aches at nighttime, and now something really hurts under my chin every time I swallow. I figure this is some type of infection that needs antibiotics?

2007-11-18 12:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

his weight (95lbs.) and age?

2007-11-18 11:46:15 · 14 answers · asked by lovemykids1411944 1 in Diabetes

Was diagnosed with a kidney/blood infection. Sent home with antibiotics.

My friend just told me it could be fatal?!

2007-11-18 11:33:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases