Other - Diseases - August 2006

My grandfather has Dementia, and I want to know if it will get progressivly worse the way Alzheimer's does. Sometimes he forgets who I am, but after a few minutes he eventually comes around and remembers. Well recently he would remember who I am, but a few minutes later he forgets again. He goes through that cycle over and over, which he didn't do before. Or, even worse when I visit him he has no clue who I am at all, from the start. He doesn't know me, and he doesn't eventually remember like he usually does. Is this a permanent occurance, or will he eventually remember me again. Is it like Alzheimer's where, once he reaches a certain point he won't come back, or is this just a phase in his condition. Basically, right now he doesn't know who I am and I want to know if he will remember eventually, or will he never know who I am again. I talk to him a lot, he is a very important person in my life, and I need to know if I will get him back, will he know who I am, and will he remember.

2006-08-19 06:10:26 · 5 answers · asked by monai_03 2

2006-08-19 06:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by rusteach 2

i've been taking Prednisone a type of steroid for just over a month now for crohn's disease i have been weened down to now 2 a week for 1 week then after that it'll be one tablet for a week then i'm finished.
I'm having bad side effects since being on them, i use to be fairly slim only 118lbs i'm now 130lbs even though i go the gym twice a week i cannot lose it, have a very round face, look really tired and the skin on my face is looking dull, i look bloated all the time and i have bad acne on the tops of my arms and some of my back.

How long after finishing the Prednisone will the side effects go away, i dont know how long i can cope it is really getting me down looking like this as i look horrible.

2006-08-19 04:52:30 · 7 answers · asked by honeybell87 2

thick or thin?

Whether I can take a Calcium tablet daily for so many months? Will it strenthen my spine? Will it cause any harm? Which are the best exercises for back ache?

I am a male of 44 years.

2006-08-19 04:16:46 · 12 answers · asked by Dan M 1

2006-08-19 03:59:30 · 14 answers · asked by citizen ex 2

eg:- down Sydrome, Seria Pulsy

2006-08-19 03:53:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 03:15:25 · 7 answers · asked by billsbabe 1

2006-08-19 02:37:38 · 3 answers · asked by dollydi 1

Could you drink alcoholic beverages if you only have one kidney ? or could it be dangerous?

2006-08-19 02:17:21 · 16 answers · asked by Stephie 2

WFS not in my state.

2006-08-19 02:07:38 · 3 answers · asked by just lise 2

Hi - I'm pretty desperate to find some answers (apart from prayer!) I have picked the brains of several health professionals such as doctors, naturopaths, digestive disorders centre, RPAH allergy clinic and dietician, RNSH allergy clinic and Dr/Naturopath combinations. There are differing opinions!! So confusing for the average person. You may know that the bowel plays a major part in the health of our whole body. As I have had digestive probs. over the years I am convinced that my diet has the greatest influence here. Apart from omitting yeast, sugar, excessive carbohydrate, pesticides, food additives, processed foods and other factors such as excessive salicylates, is there anything else I should be thinking about? I am not a coeliac and do not have Chrohn's disease. NB. The digestive dis. clinic Dr believes this is usually caused by a bug and I have tried the heavy antibiotic (effective but bug came back) but not prepared to take ALL the ones he is now suggesting. Thanks.

2006-08-19 00:13:47 · 8 answers · asked by Marceau 2

I'm from Bali. Next month I will go to the US for the purpose of surgery. I will be doing my surgery at Shriners Hospital, Tampa.I want to know more specifically about scoliosis surgery there, and your experience about scoliosis... please help me with pleasure, THANKS!!

2006-08-18 23:47:44 · 4 answers · asked by ẄỚҲЁ⅝ 2

2006-08-18 23:09:46 · 7 answers · asked by mistysky27 1

2006-08-18 22:58:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have blood and lots of protein in my urine is this a true sign of bladder cancer? I have had alot of test and my next one is to determined if it is cancer.

2006-08-18 22:50:17 · 11 answers · asked by Alone again 3

2006-08-18 22:47:39 · 21 answers · asked by paul w 2

My mom is 59 yrs old and she has arthriritis of both knees...ie both in very bad condition...the doctor suggested getting both knees operated at the same time(4 DAYS apart)...but I read somewhere that recovery is very much delayed in such cases plus it's difficult to do.anyone with any personal or professional experience please help!

2006-08-18 20:06:46 · 14 answers · asked by evil_zenny 2

Needless to say, I mean the semen is from a person who is HIV positive. Also, can a surgeon's blade thats not cleaned properly cause HIV infection.

2006-08-18 19:52:47 · 14 answers · asked by cooldude_alone 2

2006-08-18 19:45:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I consumed mercury in the elemental form at around 13 years. Now im 25. i passed most of the mercury in stools. but still i think some mercury would be present i my body. i did not undergo any treatment for this.

>>>1.) I would like to know which medicines and substances to be Avoided and what medicines should i take now to minimize the long term ill effects of mercury poisoning...

>>>2.) As mercury affects nervous system, KIDNEYS, lungs... what care should i take to live longer a healthy life...

I have memory problem.. i dont take things seriously (one of the effects of mercury poisoning - read in a book)...

>>>4.) what are the diseases that i may catch in the long run... please tell me...

>>>3.) also please suggest me the tests i should undergo for the detection of mercury poisoning....

thanks you.

2006-08-18 19:34:26 · 2 answers · asked by paffasd 2

2006-08-18 18:48:38 · 9 answers · asked by raja 1

2006-08-18 17:34:43 · 16 answers · asked by Suzan K 5

my hand has swollen... is poison goin to infect me?

2006-08-18 15:39:08 · 18 answers · asked by behind 2

why am i always tired... i usually sleep about 10 hours a night. and im always sleepy and tired.

2006-08-18 15:36:20 · 15 answers · asked by $MO$ 2

as usual, I don't think I spelled it right, but i know it's some sort of eye condition.

2006-08-18 15:31:55 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

it starts from morning sometimes i feel something like swelling on my nerves on both sides of forehead n when i woke up on certain days it apperared me something different in inital stages it appeared diff after 5pm

2006-08-18 15:21:16 · 14 answers · asked by champi 1

I had a heart attack 8 months ago while driving. Now it seems every time I get in a car with or without someone I can't leave my home. Even though I know it could happen again at home as easily as on the road. My brain is keeping me stuck in my home. Don't say suck it up and just walk out the door. Easier said than done. Someone mentioned PTSD.

2006-08-18 15:06:29 · 6 answers · asked by kjeanco46 1

apparently no symptom at all, how serious is this, does it worsen in stages, like cancer; how fast does this progress n is there medication to control it? can a person suffer a sudden death. Is it tru there's nothing that can be done? just like OA ?

2006-08-18 14:49:44 · 14 answers · asked by PikC 5

Is lupus a slow progression or does it rapidly develop? I think I may have lupus. After researching, I've come to realize that I have several of the symptoms, some I've had for years and others developed recently.I'm 25 Symptoms are: Knee pains; started in my early teens,had x-rays but they showed nothing.In the past few years they've started giving out and tingling like they're going to sleep. Next: migraines; started in my later teens, Dr. said they were stress related. I'm tired alot, I get the recommended 7-8 hrs of sleep most nights but I'm still tired. Then there is depression/anxiety:Started having mild anxiety attacks and mild depression in my late teens, again Dr. said it was stress. I also have been getting knots on my legs when I stand for more than 10-20 mins. The knots don't hurt. This spring I was out in the sun and developed a rash on my exposed skin.First it felt like razor burn, then it became itchy.Never happened before. None on my face however.Normal signs of lupus?

2006-08-18 14:23:19 · 5 answers · asked by Crisen H 1

I was diagnosed with Kyphosis a long time ago, but it has gotten much worse and I think surgery is my only option. What is the recovery time and restrictions after surgery?

2006-08-18 13:07:06 · 4 answers · asked by Marshall A 2