Infectious Diseases - September 2007

About 2 years ago my doctor found that I have an elevated white cell count by chance I was there for something else, so I was referred to a hematologist he gives me a cbc every 3 months to monitor it and it always ranges from 12,000 to 15,000 up and down, now he is suggesting that I have a bone marrow biopsy. I am scared and worried, this doctor tells me very little of what he is thinking he is very quick, I don't feel comfortable when I go, its like I forget to ask questions, maybe I don't want to hear the answer I don't know.

2007-09-20 04:48:44 · 12 answers · asked by crystalblue4747 1

2007-09-19 17:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need sources please

2007-09-19 12:34:41 · 3 answers · asked by mascasa002 2

i have a sluggish gallbladder..having it removed october 8th...i have differant pains...i was wanting to know if my pain on the left lower abdomen could be from my bad gallbladder...i had a tummy cat-scan with and without contrast...test showed nothing abnormal...i also have peptic ulcer an hep-c so will removal of my gallbladder help me feel better....

2007-09-19 10:46:29 · 4 answers · asked by cupcake352002 1

I have no interest in seeing it but I know some cows who may be.

2007-09-19 10:46:17 · 5 answers · asked by Spartan L 5

2007-09-19 06:02:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-19 03:54:26 · 14 answers · asked by thankful 4

Every year they infectious disease nurse hunts me down specifically to give me a flu shot. She brings up 1 injection just for me and gives it every year.
How long should it work? Just because you get it once a year, does that mean the immunity is there for 1 whole year or what?
Its amazing I dont get a cold or anything when I have a flu shot, but for many years, I was sick every winter over and over again.

2007-09-19 03:30:41 · 1 answers · asked by happydawg 6

me and my partner are going to the dominican republic in just under 2 week and have been advised to get a malaria jab. what i want to know is where this jab is injected, im sure i remember in school people said they had to have a jab in there bum b4 they went? is it in the a$£e or in the arm, please help??

2007-09-19 01:18:54 · 6 answers · asked by steffibaby24 2

I have flu like symtems, and am taking lemsips. Someone said I should not eat much but drink loads...is this true about the eating less? Also when I sleep for short periods i wake soaked, but always feel much better for it/. Why is this?

2007-09-19 00:15:41 · 10 answers · asked by Stuart B 1

I got it when I was four from my older sister, who got it from school.

2007-09-18 20:27:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-18 19:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by albert n 1

Hey guys got a question for you. I know a UV light shows blood that someone has tried to cover up, but will it work on dried blood? I found what looks like dried blood on a picture frame I bought, and I want to knowfor sure so I know how to clean/disinfect it.

Also, does anyone know where I can get a hand-held UV Light like they use on CSI?

Thanks...

2007-09-18 18:52:15 · 6 answers · asked by Lou C 1

it is a beign tumor deep in the inner ear,that can erode the bones of hearing and the mastoid bone of the skull,with potential to cause great damage and infection

i have recently lost some hearing due to extreame history of ear infections ear nose throat specialist suspects that this is what it is,cat scan in october to determine size and damage. my understand is that it just needs to be sergically removed.an one experience anything alike,it is eating me up waiting for results and confirmation.

2007-09-18 13:58:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

How I know, well I usually start getting a dry mouth/throat and it hurts too, I also produce more saliva (weird since my mouth feels dry). Is there anything I can take so that I wont get sick?

2007-09-18 12:33:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im im on day 4 of my recovery of the flu. it was mega bad, anyone else had it in sept 07 yet?

2007-09-18 08:54:40 · 2 answers · asked by free_mark53 4

I happen to see a recommendation for a condom to be used as a safe birth control method. These are not 100% safe.(but close to it)
Also they are not 100% safe against the aids virus. An aids virus measures 1 micron in width. Ther are micrscopic holes found in condoms that are 10 microns in width.
These are the same holes which allow air to escape from a blown up balloon after a few days!

2007-09-18 06:13:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

heard that acidopholus can help with shingles....does anyone here know if that is true..plan to ask my dr.on the next visit, thought someone here might have news on it..thnks, bluedot

2007-09-18 05:42:55 · 6 answers · asked by bluedot 5

2007-09-18 03:59:09 · 5 answers · asked by ananomys 1

I've been sick for about a month. At the beginning I had a sore throat, fever, stuffy nose. Now my nose is just congested and i have a really bad headache. I noticed today that under my jaw is swollen and it hurts to touch. Also, my lower cheek, right above my jaw is very tender. Could this be related to my cold? And can colds even last this long? I've been feeling bad for about a month. And I've been getting colds and sinus infections at least one or two a month for the past year. Could there be something else wrong with me? I get sick all the time.

2007-09-17 15:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by fashionista876 2

2007-09-17 15:28:15 · 1 answers · asked by Sang 1

2007-09-17 13:36:07 · 4 answers · asked by joanne b 1

Is there any treatment for Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
or any types of fish poisoning?

Please reply!! Thank you !

2007-09-17 12:18:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help. If you knew anyone who had meningitis bacteria or virous. If so please tell me what happened to that person. My grandma is 82 and has meningitis, alzhimers, and had some stroks in the past that no one knew about.

2007-09-17 09:42:20 · 1 answers · asked by Elly 2

My son has had the intestional flu for two weeks. We have tried immodium, but it wears off after 24 hours. The last time he took it, it didn't even work. Over ten years ago, I had another child with the same problem. I took him to the doctor and he prescribed antibiotics. Antibiotics to treat diarrhea! It did not help at all. What do other doctors do for this?

2007-09-17 08:23:20 · 3 answers · asked by pennypincher 7

There is a dangerous virus being passed around
electronically, orally, and by hand.
This virus is called
Weary-Overload-Recreational-Killer (WORK).
If you receive WORK from any of your colleagues, your
boss, or anyone else via any means DO NOT TOUCH IT!
This virus will wipe out your private life completely.
If you should come into contact with WORK, put your
jacket on and take two good friends to the nearest
grocery store. Purchase the antidote known as
Work-Isolating-Neutralizer-Extract (WINE) or
Bothersome-Employer-Elimination-Rebooter (BEER). Take
the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely
eliminated from your system.
You should forward this warning to 5 friends. If you
do not have 5 friends, you have already been infected
and WORK is controlling your life.
:-)

2007-09-17 01:16:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I didn't no adults could get chicken pox.Could i catch them shes been in my house today and she brought a child round she lives we and her bf could they be carrying them 2 and not have spots yet? Do you think its shingles or can adults have chickenpox?im worried as i have a 5 year old and ive had chickenpox wen i was a child my son hasn't yet.

2007-09-16 09:04:13 · 18 answers · asked by My children are my world 2

where you have a constant urge to give all your money away?
Do you know anyone who suffers from it?

2007-09-15 22:02:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

when someone contracts HIV...... is it a safe bet to say that they are going to develop AIDS? and therefore die earlier?

or with treatment, are they able to live as long as their peers?

2007-09-15 15:57:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm particularly interested in diet and energy levels.

2007-09-15 15:52:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous