Diseases & Conditions - 10 December 2007

I've been feeling sick for weeks. I've been to the doctor a number of times, it's not lymes or mono. I have stiff joints, often headaches, dehydration, i'm definitely more tired than my activity should suggest, i sometimes feel light headed, and i'm just overall not feeling well. My biggest issues are the stiff joints and always feeling drowsy. I even fall asleep in class after a full 8 hours of sleep. Anyone have any thoughts on what my problem is?

2007-12-10 13:04:16 · 3 answers · asked by kanyelovah 2 in Other - Diseases

I went and got put on anti depressants today. I believe it is hereditary... my whole family is on something or other. Any way, I have been completely against it but I gave in today. What kind do you take and is it helping you?

2007-12-10 13:00:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-12-10 12:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by pickles09 1 in Cancer

i need advice on how to get my stomach to stop growling when i'm in class, it's really embarassing and theres nothing i can do to stop it! please help me!

2007-12-10 12:48:39 · 2 answers · asked by caitlin a 1 in Other - Diseases

Will you, or have you, been there when your pet has had to go under? I feel like, as hard as it is, I have to be there so the last thing they see is my face, not some vet they don't know. It's super hard, but you gotta do it, right?

2007-12-10 12:43:02 · 4 answers · asked by ugh192 4 in Skin Conditions

I want to get rid of acne and I heard dissolving asprin in water and adding a bit of honey to make it into a paste, and spreading it on your acne can help get rid of it. I also heard it has similar ingrediants they use in Pro Active. I don't have asprin, so what else can I use as a subsitute?

2007-12-10 12:27:23 · 2 answers · asked by sugarxpuff 2 in Skin Conditions

I heard that I should drink green tea or red tea, will any other tea work? like, lemon tea? Cause between lemon tea, earl gray, and sleepy time...that's all I've got in my cabinet. And we go grocery shopping like...once a month. Seriously. So wil any of those three teas work just as well?

2007-12-10 12:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by blueJay 5 in Skin Conditions

My Mom is like 50. She has a few medical concerns, like the following:

1. Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome
2. Type II Diabetes
3. Back problems
4. Degenerative disc disease
5. Depression

And a few others, as well.

She is in a quandary right now. She is applying for SSDI- but being a paralegal, I have tried to explain to her how difficult it is to get approval.

She really needs an income terribly bad. What can she do?

Could she work part time?

What about potential employers- should she tell them up front about her medical conditions?

We live in a state (GA) that is a "free to hire, free to fire" state.

2007-12-10 12:26:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-12-10 12:23:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I have this bump in my pubic reigion. Originally i thought it might be an ingrown hair. But i grew to large. I recently tried to stick a needle in it because i thought it was something that might need to be poped. I was able to stick the needle downwards all the way to the tip without feeling a thing. What could this be and how could i get rid of it. I've had it for about half a year now and i would love to get rid of it!. Anything will help

2007-12-10 12:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i am 15 and i was on my period last week and i got this little bumb that seems like a zit right near my privates... its sore like a zit but im not sure what it is. any suggestions?

2007-12-10 12:19:07 · 3 answers · asked by sarah-face 1 in Skin Conditions

help! it never ever did this unter this morning!!!!
i woke up and washed my face with apricot scrub in the shower than when i put rubbing alchohal on my face which i have been using for like months. then after it burned i washed my face for a minute and put this stuff called "pimple eraser" on. then my face burned and stinged more! hours later in the day i just put some "gentle" acne stuff on and it still stings! help! it left red rashes where i have pimples! it made me worse :(
please help thank you

2007-12-10 12:18:01 · 8 answers · asked by MELANIE L 2 in Skin Conditions

Lips are fine, but the area around it is driving me nuts. It's been this way for about 3 weeks now. I've tried all sorts of things, including: Chapstick, Campho Phenique, Neosporin and Aveno oatmeal lotion. I dont now what else to try, and it isn't going away. Any ideas of what it is or what I should try? Thanks, -Kevin

2007-12-10 12:14:18 · 13 answers · asked by Kev 2 in Skin Conditions

my daughter has a stye (i think). Although, it is very hard to notice...just a small bump on her eye lid; not red. She said it was uncomfortable, but can play, and act normal etc. Do I have to put a compress on this inflamation OR can it go away by itself without touching it? I fear that if I "pop" it by a warm compress that it can potentially become infected.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

2007-12-10 12:10:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

What should I do to get better faster!!? I have a basketball game I need to play!! Is it very contagious?

2007-12-10 12:04:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I am a junior in high school and I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis when I was in the 6th or 7th grade and have had 2 relapses since then and been on over 3 to 4 different medications during this time. The most recent medication seems to be working and I have not had problems for a while now. Ever since junior year started, I can't help but feel that I've become very fatigued and being very bored almost all the time. I feel very irritable (spelling?) around friends now, and I find myself looking down upon myself. Could these signs of depression have anything to do with my Ulcerative Colitis? thanks
-devin

2007-12-10 12:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Someone told me if you put lemon juice on your acne it will help make it go away. Is this true?

2007-12-10 11:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

If u are will u go to heaven as a whole?

2007-12-10 11:38:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I'm an 18 year old female & i recently had a staph infection (about a month ago). I was given antibiotics which I was allergic to and was admitted to the hospital for a serious break out of hives. I was put on prednizone and everything cleared up. About a week ago, I noticed a pimple type thing on my inner thigh that itched very badly. It grew to be about 2 inches in diameter and continuously itches. I soon saw another pimple type thing on my lower calf and upper chest. These 2 do not itch as bad but are very hard in the center with red all around them. Eventually the pimple turns to a scab which comes off and turns into an open wound. I had planned to go to the doctor but before i could make the appointment, I noticed my eyes were very itchy and blood shot. When i went to the doctor she said i had pink eye but was unaware as to what the rash type thing was on my body. I need some answers!!!! please help!!!

2007-12-10 11:27:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

Diabetes has found it's way into our family, and the medical team and doctors are only GREAT about telling us all the things we CANNOT eat...but is there a list anywhere of the things that we CAN eat, that are "free" exchanges or OKAY anytime. The negative approach from the medical community is very disappointing and hard to find encouraging for helping my family. If anyone can offer some simple to follow ideas without having to go purchase a lot of books, I'd really appreciate it. We'd prefer to stay away from meats if possible--and fish, there are other health complications to consider including a transplanted organ, wo we concern ourselves with a program that will blend in with finely tuned heart health, as well. Thanks.

2007-12-10 11:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by susieque 4 in Diabetes

An infant was born with feet turned medially and toes pointed inferiorly. What name is given to this condition?

2007-12-10 11:14:17 · 2 answers · asked by EMR 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-12-10 11:11:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have a cousin who was recently diagnosed with cancer. This is the 5th case of cancer in my family. The 4th is my cousin's mom who passed away from cancer 4 years ago. What can I do to keep myself from breaking under the stress and to keep myself from crying?

2007-12-10 11:10:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

What products can help you get rid of pimple and pimple scars????

2007-12-10 11:09:47 · 5 answers · asked by erika s. 4 in Skin Conditions

my sister in-law is a nurse and was telling us about this flu will be here killing thousands and the vaccines won't be strong enough to prevent it. Has anyone heard of this? Or something like it?

2007-12-10 11:08:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Ok, i'm really stressed out right now. I like haven't pooped for 3 days and i feel really bad. I like can't poop. I ate popcorn earlier and had food with fiber today and didn't help. I really need help. What foods in particular REALLY help you go? PS I know it may seem like such a weird question to ask, but when you are in a situation i'm in its really not funnny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-10 11:05:40 · 10 answers · asked by peaaceexoღ 3 in Other - Diseases

Im 66 and in good health, good weight, female, verfy active. i was talking on the phone when it happened

2007-12-10 10:56:14 · 5 answers · asked by elizabeth v 1 in Other - Diseases

I'm always thirsty, and my toungue tends to get try. I drink alot of water, but even without drinking it, I have to use the bathroom frequently, and lately I have been really tired and less energetic.

2007-12-10 10:35:54 · 8 answers · asked by Bs 1 in Diabetes

2007-12-10 10:23:30 · 9 answers · asked by luvsgurl01 2 in Infectious Diseases

Working on a project, me and my group are a UN team against AIDS in Africa and I'm the healthcare worker.

2007-12-10 10:21:55 · 5 answers · asked by dreamer 2 in STDs