Diseases & Conditions - 27 November 2007

I'm taking ExForge and my readings are around 110/65.

2007-11-27 08:33:24 · 12 answers · asked by Bob H 7 in Heart Diseases

2007-11-27 08:22:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

oozes clear goop that forms in to crusty stuff

1) name of what ever i have?

2) how can i get rid of it?

3) how long will it take?

2007-11-27 08:01:09 · 3 answers · asked by luv bites (so do i) 3 in Infectious Diseases

health

2007-11-27 07:56:07 · 8 answers · asked by tom h 1 in Infectious Diseases

My 3yro has came down with a full body rash as of yesterday. the rash looks like a really bad sunburn( the kind that blisters) with huge blisters and swelling of the area the rash is on. I took him to the er last night and they told me he was having an allergic reaction to something but we havent changed anything at home or daycare. the rash started out looking like chicken pox at 2:30 pm and by 7:30 was covering him from scalp to foot. Benadryl seems to help but the rash keeps returning just as bad as before. he also has a fever that refuses to break that started 4 days before this rash, is it truly just an allergic reaction or is it more? the docs where i live are back woods hicks who only want the money and dont like to bring in outsiders. Can someone help me?

2007-11-27 07:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by butterfly02012001 2 in Skin Conditions

I got many mosquito bites this past summer. Even when I stayed inside in the evening, I got a lot, maybe through people opening the door, a hole in the screen.

But I also got other types of mysterious looking bug bites. I'm getting them inside, in my apartment. One insect bites leaving three bites in a row (it's almost as if the insect goes along saying "mmmmm, this is good." (lol) and then stops after three bites. They become red welts when I scratch them, of course. this happened the other night on my neck and on my leg. And then on my shoulder there are several, random bites, just on one shoulder. I have a lot of topical allergies; I'm also allergic to dust mites (do they bite showing red marks?), lanolin in wool, fragrances. This year has been awful. I don't know what's going on in my apartment. Anyone know anything about specific insect bites?

2007-11-27 07:24:58 · 3 answers · asked by ava 5 in Allergies

My grandmother had a mastectomy years back, and her insurance covers a free breast prosthesis and 2 bras. The problem is, the place she was accustomed to going is no longer open! The next available certified place is Nordstroms, and the Fitting "Specialist" appears to be no older than 20 y/o, and has about as much experience as I do! We've notified our insurance company about our dilemma, they claim only Nordstroms is available in our area. It's time for her renewal, she was hardly satisfied with the bras from last year, and we have no alternative. Any suggestions out there? We're welcome to all, this is so discouraging! Thanks to all feedback!

2007-11-27 07:22:31 · 6 answers · asked by Mookie 5 in Cancer

My brother-in-law has stage four cancer and is currently going through Chemo and Radiation. He and my sister live across the country from me, and run their own small painting and renovation business. His illness has had a big impact on their business and finances. I am able to help financially, but only on a very small scale. I will be going to stay with them for a few weeks over Christmas to help with house work and the children.

I would like to ask our relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins to contribute funds but am not sure how to do it? Should I call each one? Would it be tacky to send out an alternative Christmas newsletter describing the situation and asking for donations on behalf of my sister and her family?

p.s. I have my sister's permission to raise the funds, would be asking them be sent directly to her....she just applied for social security benefits.

Any opinions, ideas, or alternative resources welcome.

2007-11-27 07:21:58 · 3 answers · asked by Mary S 1 in Cancer

like u just threw up becuz i ate soo much candy a couple minutes ago becuz it was a present
but then i washed the candy and threw it away
but i thre up about half of wut i ate

the time before that that i threw up was the day after halloween
and i didnt throw up EVERYTHING just most of the candy then i washed all of it and threw it away

and before that the last time id thrown up was a looong time ago wen i had weight issues in 8th grade and i only did it in 8th grade like 4 or 5 times total

im not a size zero or anything
i dont hate the way i look
i just eat too much sometimes wen i cant control myself
and i excercise too so my whole diet isnt just throwing up

does this mean i have an eating disorder?

2007-11-27 07:13:44 · 10 answers · asked by that1girl 3 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-27 06:53:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My Dad started having pain in his leg in March when he walked for 20 yards or more. The doctor said it was his age and sent him away. When the pain got worse and started waking him in the night he went back to the doctor. This was about a month later. The doctor then said he would refer my Dad, but "forgot" to send the letter, so another month was wasted. Eventually my Dad got to see a specialist a month ago, and on the information he had from a scan he recommended a minor operation 2 weeks later. When he went in for the operation he was told that his leg was too bad, and that he would be referred back to the specialist in 2 weeks (today). He went in today to be told by the specialists understudy (the specialist was busy) that his condition was now too far gone for surgery, and that he should go to his doctor in 2 weeks time to get a prescription to treat it medically. Does anyone know of another specialist who can help him? I'm giving up with the NHS!! I'll find the money!

2007-11-27 06:42:15 · 3 answers · asked by Copper 4 in Other - Diseases

I don't know maybe I'm freaking out because everyone seems not to be concerned family wise. The only symtom that worries me is his eye hurting on the same side of that earache. Could it just be an earache and just set up and appt. with his pediatrician or could it be a more serious problem.

2007-11-27 06:21:42 · 4 answers · asked by Just wondering... 2 in Other - Diseases

People with and cancerous diseases themselves aren't, so why should AIDS be?

2007-11-27 06:15:02 · 10 answers · asked by dozerina 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-27 05:53:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Took Cipro in college went into horrible hives - parents have always told me that is what happened to me when I was a child with penicillin. Pharmacist told me to rub the sulfa one on my hand first to see if I would have a reaction before taking the pill and I did. Now I'm on Macrodatin - so far, so good. Except I'm very sleepy.I'm wondering if there's anything else I should stay away from or why I would have a reaction to such a wide base. I have no allergies to food or anything.. Thankfully, I hardly get infections..I have taken zithromax and clyndamyacin in the past (for dentist).

2007-11-27 05:23:47 · 1 answers · asked by melovesjf 1 in Allergies

I am very vulnerable to get urine infection. Swim was suggested by the doctor who treated my knee problem. However, I think swim may trigger my urine infection. There are many things can trigger my infection. Sometimes, there is no reason at all.

Looking forward to get your advice.

2007-11-27 04:56:25 · 2 answers · asked by needknow 1 in Infectious Diseases

For the past 2 yrs since having my baby my appetitie has not calmed down. No matter how much I eat I always have a rumbling stomach which can turn quite acidic. This then causes a "hunger pain" running from my neck to my head if I don't eat quick enough. I also get a pain in my right side sometimes sharp under my chest like indigestion. My gp said just my hormones but surely not after 2 & a half years? Not much help really. Has this happened to anyone else. I eat plenty of good food also occassional treats so not a bad diet at all. Also drink lots of water and hardly any caffeine. I now feel so lethargic all the time because of all these symptoms they wear me out. Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated. Several visits to gp have not helped me.

2007-11-27 04:46:14 · 9 answers · asked by Snowdrop 2 in Other - Diseases

I don't know if it's just the holidays and looking for a job and worrying about mid terms or not but my bp is normally around 118/82 or right at 120/80. When i took it last night it was 138/100 at first i though maybe it was because she took it twice in the same arm with out waiting, but this morning i took it again myself and it's still at 138/100. I don't know if my bp cuff is messed up or if my bp is really that high. I noticed when i was pumping up the cuff it took for ever for the needle to start moving up and it was already extreemly tight on my arm so maybe it's the bladder in my cuff? any suggestions?

2007-11-27 04:42:47 · 8 answers · asked by farah0315 1 in Heart Diseases

I keep getting these boils underneath my arm I had one like 3 weeks ago and now I have another one and they only come underneath my left arm I tried warm water with epsom salt and I tried putting alcohol on it and bleach and I know a boil is a staph infection but I'm a very clean person I shower daily sometimes twice I don't use deoderant behind anyone else and I can't do to much to it right now cause I'm at work!!!!!

2007-11-27 04:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Taquila (Celtics Fan) 5 in Skin Conditions

When I was laying down sleeping I didn't have too much of a problem but, now when I am sitting up and walking around it seems I cant stop coughing.. What is the best way to get rid of the cough?

2007-11-27 04:32:59 · 4 answers · asked by mintprincess@sbcglobal.net 2 in Respiratory Diseases

A family member of mine (female) has just recently been diagnosed with cancer. She is already loosing her hair and she still has 6 months of chemo to go. She says she does not want to wear a wig, so does anyone have any other suggestions on maybe what they did? Any suggestions or website referrals would be greatly appreciated.

ha god halsa,
Amy

2007-11-27 04:32:33 · 13 answers · asked by Not_a_guru 2 in Cancer

Dog has tag wart growing on outer membrane of eye. Vet said not to worry, but it seems to be getting larger-(looks like a tick),doesn't seem to bother dog yet it would drive me nuts to have something like that growing on my eye. Don't think it interferes with his vision but probably will if it keeps growing.

2007-11-27 04:29:19 · 4 answers · asked by olegirl 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-11-27 04:23:36 · 8 answers · asked by Gary M 1 in Other - Diseases

What are some common diseases from around 1843 in England? Like during the Victorian age...

2007-11-27 04:14:07 · 2 answers · asked by Walter 5 in Infectious Diseases

I can not get rid of boils on my skin, i have used every med over the counter. i wash with anti-soap, i think i get rid of one and another right next to it pops out, yes i take showers everyday some time 2 a day. any old wise tails on this?

2007-11-27 03:53:29 · 21 answers · asked by #4 due may 29th 2009 2 in Skin Conditions

Are they worse than in previous years?

2007-11-27 03:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

i have taken him to the doctors but all he has said is that it is fluid on it and to keep an eye on it,
why would there be fluid?? has any one else had this??
many thanks

2007-11-27 03:31:53 · 9 answers · asked by the little helper 2 in Other - Diseases

I HAVE A KNOT THAT SHOWED UP ON A MRI I HAD DONE OF MY RIGHT ANKLE.DOCS ARE SENDING ME TO A ORTHEPEDIC SURGEON SO THAT USUALLY MEANS THE KNOT IS ON MY BONE.WHAT DOES THAT MEAN.WHAT COULD IT BE?IS IT CANCER?

2007-11-27 03:25:33 · 2 answers · asked by ccwilson30 1 in Cancer

i've had what i think is just a cold for a little over a week now and in the last few days my ears have started popping when i blow my nose and sometimes when i swollow. i think it started when i blew my nose kinda hard and my one ear popped and it kinda hurt...since then that ear has been popping a lot. the other one does occasionally but not nearly as much. is this normal/ok? i just want to make sure i didn't damage anything or that this doesn't mean what i have is something more than a cold. i don't have any pain in my ears really, just a little pressure in basically my whole head sometimes from the sinus pressure.
i'll definitely go to the doctor if this keeps up much longer but i just wanted to see if there's anyone who might be able to help. thanks for your answers!!

2007-11-27 03:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by Amy 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-11-27 03:18:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes