Diseases & Conditions - 7 December 2007

Its around 2 p.m. I took my sugars around noon it was 64 I had lunch, just took it again it was at 23 thats not good I know not sure why I cant get it to go any higher. Anyone have any suggestions, I want to try to avoid going to the ER if I can.

2007-12-07 06:12:44 · 16 answers · asked by Just hanging around 1 in Diabetes

A couple of days ago I felt like I had the flu. My body was achy and so I was just drinking liquids. Never threw up and my thoat felt fine.
I thought I would get rid of the virus quicker if I drank some dieters tea. I drank some of that yesterday and I do feel a lot better today.
But now my stool is like this greenish yellow color. Is this something that happens when you get the flu? Do you get greenish stool?

I'm 29 and have never had a bad flu or even thrown up from being sick.

Thanks

2007-12-07 06:12:24 · 5 answers · asked by KM 1 in Infectious Diseases

My son lives in England, where the flu is spreading quite rapidly. His boss almost died from it, that is how serious it is. My son does not have the flu, but he is concerned about coming for his visit this month and getting my elderly parents ill. Should he stay away from them the first few days?

I appreciate answers, but PLEASE, I am requesting answers from health professionals ONLY. Someone who actually knows the answer, and not guessing.

Thanks so much!!

2007-12-07 06:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

the woods yet, and they may take off his other leg soon. My grandpa had this and lived only a couple more years. My uncle is in his mid 50's. What are the chances of a recovery after this type of surgery?

Thanks

2007-12-07 06:01:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2007-12-07 05:32:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I am a type one diabetic and am trying to lose weight. I am on the pump. Ive been told a diet low in carbs is the way to go. I dont eat bread, sweets or anything. At the most, my carbs are from maybe a bowl of popcorn or fruits. My question is, will i still lose weight if i eat an apple or do i have to give up carbs completely? I also exercise everyday, so there shouldnt be any reason why i shouldnt lose weight right?

2007-12-07 05:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I am 47, female, a triathelete (I work out A LOT) and during a strenous swim workout had heaviness and a dull pain in my chest. I had convinced myself it was muscular in nature BUT after 44 laps I quit and drove myself to the hospital. After a work up that included numerous EKG's (several were abnormal), echocardiogram and a heart cath, my arteries are perfectly normal and the only real abnormality was a high white count. Now what? I still have this pain, BUT it hasn't changed character and so the doctors aren't hugely worried. Should I get a second opinion?

2007-12-07 05:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by sensiblejane 2 in Heart Diseases

I am 12 weeks. I have been feeling very thirsty and having a dry mouth for a week. I have an appointment today with my OB/GYN. My questions are:
1- In addition to the dipstick urine test they do at each visit, what other tests can they order? Glucose tolerance test? What else?
2- Is it OK to fast for 8 hours like from 7 am to 3 pm? It is important to my scedulale to do the test today not next week. Is water allowed?

2007-12-07 05:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by jm 1 in Diabetes

I drink lots of water and I feel better for a little while but then dehydration occurs again. At night I sometimes wake up and need to drink water. That is my only problem otherwise I have lots of energy, am very focused and healthy.
What can possibily be causing this dehydration within me?????

2007-12-07 05:11:53 · 8 answers · asked by Joseph-Carlo R 1 in Other - Diseases

since the ryan white care act help ppl buy medication
what does the rest of the world do, like
europe, asia, africa, austrialia
do u have any sources?

2007-12-07 04:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by jmncvx7 2 in STDs

how do i get to see one off my own back what has happened is they have all confided and will not help me in my dilemma at all but i refuse to go out of the house unlesss necesary due to the extent of my facial deformity they are sayong that if ii have any surgerey on my face it would be more damaging for me ..... any suggestions please serious only .................or any suggestions on how to cover up my face i have even been in touch with my local burns unit for a prosetic masck to cover up . i myself am at a loss .... thanks for any kind replies only

2007-12-07 04:41:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

We only get so many heartbeats in our lifetime you know.

2007-12-07 04:35:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

CAN A PATIENT ON CHEMOTHERAPY FLIGHT?

2007-12-07 04:33:53 · 4 answers · asked by vicky s 1 in Cancer

2007-12-07 04:22:34 · 20 answers · asked by Nancy L 2 in Infectious Diseases

and she walked in and caught me and took it away. I'm not feeling good but she said I will be ok. How can I get my monitor back?

2007-12-07 04:19:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

What does this sound like, MS, Brain tumor, or etc.?
I am a 23 years old female that is having headaches lasting more than a week or I will get tem more than 5 times a week. My speech can get slurred and I stumble over my words, like I know what to say I just can't get my mouth to say them. I am always fatigued, memory is failing I can't remeber thing in short term, and sometimes long term. I can't contentrate like I use to. Twitching in the face left, arm, buttocks, and legs with a pins and needles effects too. My heart flutters. I get confused easily. Have shockie pain in and around my lower abs. and rib cage that comes and goes. Shocks in the muscle when it is really hot. With the movement of my neck my head will go numb or pins and needles. I feel weak and sickly. My chest can get really heavy and hard to breath. I wear contacts ( can't see far away, too blurry) but I have foggy or hazy times with my vision. And last but not least, I get dizzy and light headed. I go see a nero.

2007-12-07 04:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by Tiffany L 1 in Other - Diseases

I keep reading about Eucalyptus Oil loosening up phlegm, especially in bronchitis. I have been sick with a cold for a week now, and I'm really coughing hard. I can't see my doctor until Monday, but I need some relief. Where can I buy this oil, and does it really work?

2007-12-07 04:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by dinny's engaged!! 7 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-12-07 03:52:02 · 4 answers · asked by diamond_kursed 4 in Skin Conditions

I guess i got all the vaccines as a baby- but all of a sudden my blood test showed I am susceptible to the virus- and my husband and I are planning on trying again for a baby (miscarred in October) If I had the vaccine- doesnt that mean it didnt work? If I get another vaccine - My husband and I have to try for a baby four months later(which is exactly everything we dont want- we want to try after my next cycle)...Is this vaccine necessary- no one even brought this up in my first (successful) pregnancy???

2007-12-07 03:45:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-07 03:43:22 · 3 answers · asked by concerned husband 1 in Diabetes

I have been sick for over a year now. I keep going to the doctor with no answers they keep treating the immediate problem and I am starting to think there is more of a major problem. Possibly Fibromyalgia. I have body ache, pain, disturbed sleep, exhaustion, stiffness when I wake up, tingling in my hands and legs. I know I need to see a Dr. I just want to know more about the disease and if there are any treatments to help it. Thanx Bunches!!!

2007-12-07 03:43:09 · 8 answers · asked by xOxGangstAxOx 2 in Other - Diseases

lyrica is pregabalin dilantin is phenetoin sodium

2007-12-07 03:23:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I always understood that the type 1/2 classification was based on other stuff such as whether symptoms first appeared in youth or old age.

But somebody where I work has told me that Type 2 DM is the same as Insulin Dependent DM.

This is actually relevant to my job and so a proper answer is important.

Can somebody help?

2007-12-07 02:56:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

Sister has been dizzy for over one year
had all sort of tests told it is RHD and that
the doctor does not know much about
this illness

2007-12-07 02:53:30 · 3 answers · asked by ddireland@rogers.com 2 in Other - Diseases

Aka Renards Disease. Anyone that also has it.. what do YOU do for it? I'm always freezing in winter. I've tried everything I can think of, I'm trying to find new ideas. What do YOU do?
(Renard's syndrome is when your extremeties turn into popsicles for no good reason b/c you are dressed properly and warmly)

2007-12-07 02:44:15 · 3 answers · asked by Valeria 4 in Other - Diseases

i have a lot of twitching-I also have a lot of pain behind the ear and in the jaw line -it's been a week already- i am freaking out- i hate it!!!!! I am suppose to go on vacation at the end of the month when will this go away???

2007-12-07 02:19:34 · 4 answers · asked by jen 1 in Other - Diseases

i think i might be deprest can some one tell me the signs

2007-12-07 01:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by need help 1 in Respiratory Diseases

Is there anyway that you can use a bottle of green tea and dab it on your face? I know theres a way... but will that help my acne??!

2007-12-07 01:53:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I have a severely swollen ankle since September. They won't go down. It's so bad if you press it in it stays dented in for over 30 secs. The pain is so bad, some days I cannot walk. It burns and is excruciating.Then my shoulder joints started hurting and will not stop. Then I started having painful muscle spasms in my back. I can't lie down for the pain, but I'm so exhausted. I don't have any energy. The pain in my back shoots around to different areas. Sometimes down my thighs, legs. I can't stand to be touched anywhere, especially around my rib area. I'm always cold and get sore throats a lot. The doctor couldn't find anything wrong in the bloodwork and is sending me to a rheumatologist, but I have to wait a few months to get an appointment. He says he thinks it sounds like fibromyalgia but can't confirm it, the rhematologist will have to see me. I am trying to find ways to cope in the mean time. Any suggestions?

2007-12-07 01:41:35 · 7 answers · asked by Melanie B 1 in Other - Diseases

iv got steroids and antibiotics. i am a bit astmatic why do i suffer every year

2007-12-07 01:32:43 · 4 answers · asked by shelly.lamb 2 in Respiratory Diseases