Diseases & Conditions - 20 November 2007

My Bf is only 18 and will be migrating soon to California, the saddest news is he will be donating his kidney to his mom. at first i agree but what if he will suffered a lot on the operation, what if he will not make it?or what if his other kidney will be infected 10 years from now, i dont want to donate my kidney for him. im scared for him because he is too young. and i dont think my thoughts would change his mind....what do u think

2007-11-20 23:34:29 · 11 answers · asked by girl ur looking for! 4 in Other - Diseases

Just wondering how did it form and where did the hiv/aids virus orginally come from. I heard the story about this man screwing an infected monkey. but i dont know how true that is. Personally i think the government has something to do with inventing the virus and was only meant to wipe out the african american race. Any opinions?????

2007-11-20 22:53:49 · 14 answers · asked by creshia 1 in STDs

My mum is 58 and went for routine breast screening where something showed up. She went for various tests then we were told it is breast cancer. She is having an operation at 11.30 this morning to remove the cancer in her breast using the guidewire procedure and also having lymph nodes under her arm removed. We know she'll be having radiotherapy at some point. Other than that that's all we know. Does it sound like the prognosis is good? What can we expect next by way of treatment and how my mum will be physically?

2007-11-20 21:54:47 · 18 answers · asked by louja75 1 in Cancer

If it does how much to use

2007-11-20 21:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by dopeboy 1 in STDs

I am absolutly over my daughters and myself getting head lice. The treatments i buy are so expensive. I wash the sheets,brushes etc and even re-treat the hair a week or so later but it seems the little bugga's become amune.
OVER IT!

2007-11-20 21:18:57 · 21 answers · asked by Felix 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-20 20:59:49 · 4 answers · asked by ' yAz' 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-11-20 20:06:32 · 10 answers · asked by peggy 1 in STDs

What is the difference between blue and red blood

2007-11-20 19:49:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Obviously, I have read all the info I can from the 'net and elsewhere, but that's not the same as personal experience. My son, who has learning difficulties, seizures etc is being investigated for this.

2007-11-20 19:38:45 · 5 answers · asked by Penelope R 4 in Other - Diseases

I have a surgery scar that is over 2 years old and now it has turned red and is starting to itch. Does anyone know why it would be doing that? Should I be worried? If you think you can help please try. Thank you all.

2007-11-20 17:46:54 · 4 answers · asked by Confused 2 in Skin Conditions

My 12yr. old son got really REALLY sun burned. We were in mexico for 2 whole weeks, swimming almost every day. The skin is all ashy and peeling, literally there is dead skin just sitting on the layer through out his entire body.

What can I do to fix this, get his skin back to norma and ease the pain?

2007-11-20 17:30:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-11-20 17:19:55 · 21 answers · asked by dctun2001 2 in Respiratory Diseases

I don't want to get everyone sick at Thanksgiving dinner.

2007-11-20 16:39:02 · 2 answers · asked by squids52 2 in Respiratory Diseases

Lately, I've been getting what feels like pimples on my scalp. It would start of itchy, then when i scratch it, it forms into what could feel like a pimple or a bump.

2007-11-20 16:16:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

.Some run across my cheeks (inside my mouth) in sort of a slightly puffed up line. Several days ago, the left side of my mouth began to really hurt. It almost feels like when wisdom teeth come in (I have had them removed). Now the back left side of my mouth is swollen. I cant see in my mouth so I took pictures. I found that I do have an ulcer-like sore in my mouth and that the surrounding areas are puffy (kind of like when a spider bite puffs up). I uploaded the pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/210834...

What is wrong with me? How can I make it go away? I can't swallow or eat without it being extremely painful. I have Ulcer Ease mouthwash but it doesn't seem to be helping.

2007-11-20 16:12:51 · 3 answers · asked by ~*Amy*~ 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-20 16:07:19 · 8 answers · asked by <3 my nut brown maiden 1 in Cancer

I had a site for my pump in for 4 days, one more than normal. I took it out, and it was very red all under the site. is it infected, or a reaction to the site because I've never worn one there?

and as a reference, the large "scar like" spot to the lower left is from a 5 day site.

here are 2 pictures:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/Rubber314Chicken/2007-11-20-86259.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb314/Rubber314Chicken/2007-11-20-86256.jpg

2007-11-20 16:01:55 · 13 answers · asked by rubber314chicken 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-20 15:57:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I have had these red bumps on my face. They are on those "plateau" type things (best way I could describe them). They are not pimples. They are just bumps that don't develop white heads and won't go away. They have been there for probably a month now. It's making me mad. I'm so embarrassed by them. I wash and wash, I take medicine, but nothing helps. What are they and how do I get rid of them?? Thanks in advance.
P.S. I have a dermatologist appt. in 10 days.

2007-11-20 15:45:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I've heard and read that pomegranates help prevent pimples and stuff, and they're supposed good for your skin, is that true???

2007-11-20 15:42:27 · 5 answers · asked by treehugger308 2 in Skin Conditions

do you get it at all on your fingertips? Mine is starting to get on my fingertips when it is usually just on my legs and arms. the only thing that works is aveeno lotion but my fingertips are hurting so bad! they feel cracked and like they are on fire and neosporing doesnt work.

2007-11-20 15:30:33 · 5 answers · asked by 1st-time-mommy 1 in Skin Conditions

My freckles are really dark...help?!
And i have them ALL over my face!

2007-11-20 15:30:31 · 5 answers · asked by Promiscuous girl 1 in Skin Conditions

Can dramatic loss of weight due to anorexia cause a sinus tachycardia type arrythmia?

I lost my appetite due to anxiety and basically just did not eat for about 8 weeks apart from the odd bite of someting here and there. I'm eating normally now.

I developed high blood pressure and sinus tachycardia with normal blood levels. It was blamed on stress and anxiety, possibly chronic fatigue as i get a lot of pain and neuro symptoms too. It all started when I had post natal depression.

Now I am on beta blockers to try and control my arrythmia and high blood pressure,though they don't always work, could the cause of the heart probs be the not eating or could it just be the constant stress?

2007-11-20 15:19:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Can high blood pressure caused by stress result in a constant sinus tachycardia? Or is it the other way round?

In April I was diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia with a very high blood pressure. I am on beta blockers now but it doesn't always work, my blood pressure can fluctuate but my heart rate can still race.

I also get anxiety alongside some Chronic Fatigue like symptoms (tingling, pins and needles, visual probs, muscle pain etc)

Also, can constant anxiety cause chronic sinus tachycardia?

(I've been tested blood wise and they only conclusion the doctor has is either chronic faituge syndrome or anxiety or both)

2007-11-20 15:15:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

the drs want him 2 take a biapsy test and he wont. how can we convince him to take the test....he understands the imprtance. He himself is a chiropracter. i think hes just scared , he needs to lay down to even get a shot...what can we do to get him to take the biopsy?

2007-11-20 15:12:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I am 17 and have I have sort of what I think is ugly skin when I have no makeup on. It goes really red when I cleanse it at night with clean and clear alcohol cleanser. Also I am breaking out lately and its whats makeing my skin look ugly. I am on accutane. Also what can I use to keep it firm, young looking and nice?
Also is it ok to rub not too hard under your eyelids with a cloth to remove makeup? Im scared im making my eyes elasticy and unfirm. They have a line underneath(dark circle?) What can I put there also to keep it firm?

2007-11-20 15:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by Jamie-Lynn 3 in Skin Conditions

i have red marks on my neck that are itchy and i went to the doctor and he said its not contagious and it was a rash and he gave me a cream to put on my face.i put it on and my neck and it burned REALLY bad and i wiped it off but it was still burning then it started to go away and i haven't put on the medicine,for like a week and then it's not healing on its own.does anyone know any skin products that would help?

2007-11-20 14:31:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My mom was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 1992. I was less than a year old. This means that she had the cancer in her body when she was pregnant with me. I have been told that this puts me at an even higher risk of developing the cancer. Is this true?


She died when I was two, so I can't ask her...

2007-11-20 14:21:38 · 6 answers · asked by EllaBean33 4 in Cancer

I am 15. I have Marfans syndrome and a problem with the cusps around my aorta. (The cusps seem to be growing) Are there any pre-cautions that I should take to ensure a better shot to live longer?

2007-11-20 13:47:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

i know this lady, her and my mom are friends. her name is murdah, she has cancer, and has been in the hospital for about 6 days. we recently got a phone call from the hospital, they said that they don't think shes going to make it through the night. we are all christains, im asking for prayer, because i know that this is all the enemie doings! please help me and send prayers for her. she has a family that really needs her

thank you
god bless ♥

2007-11-20 13:44:44 · 7 answers · asked by ╚»|ƒ|α|м|σ|υ|ѕ|☆! 3 in Cancer