Other - Diseases - November 2006

Serious answers only please!!
I know I have post nasal drip, been a problem for about a year now, but I got a cold at the beginning of september and I can't seem to shake it. I am still a little stuffed up, have lots of mucus in my throat and am always having to clear it, and now for about a week, my throat feels irritated and I am finding it a little difficult to swallow at times. What the hell is wrong with me. I do smoke by the way, but not for long, I think this has given me enough reason to quit..

2006-11-30 11:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 11:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by Kelly M 1

yes I went to the doctor and told her it hurt ....she said it could be the medication..Whoever heard of antibiotics hurting your spleen or making it sore?? I am wondering if I should get a second opinion......

Any medical professionals out there know if meds can cause the spleen to swell is this normal....

2006-11-30 11:20:01 · 10 answers · asked by Happy2bAlive 4

2006-11-30 11:18:49 · 12 answers · asked by OOO! I know! I know! 5

the physical changes i am interested in are the ones after the transplant procedure due to the side effects of the medications required

2006-11-30 11:10:59 · 3 answers · asked by italianone70 4

I've had black stool for a few days now. It doesn't smell any worse than usual, but it is rather sticky and sinks. I haven't had any pain around the midsection for the last several days, but earlier today (give or take an hour), I started having some.

Is this just because of diet or could I be bleeding internally?

~~Naomi

2006-11-30 10:46:50 · 13 answers · asked by lighted_crystal 3

My son is 16 and has a hip which cannot be repaired due to total slippage of the femural head. Some time between now and 15 years from now he will need a total hip replacement. It all depends on when his hip becomes painful.

If you have any personal experience please can you tell me what kind of replacement hip you had, nylon/steel, steel/steel, ceramic/steel or ceramic/ceramic. How long has it lasted since the operation, has it given you any problems and how old were you when the replacement was made.

I have read that nylon/steel are easiest to fit without complications but last up to 15 years and that ceramic/ceramic can potentially last a lifetime but are prone to fracture and have no long term testing statistics.

I would particularly be interested in a reply from anyone who has had a ceramic hip fitted long ago.

2006-11-30 10:41:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

It started 2 weeks ago, with a sudden lump in my wrist, then slowly progressed through my vein, into the palm of my hand, at the base of my thumb. As it progressed, it would cause my vein to be larger and harder. Now it has moved back into my wrist, but not in the exact same spot as it was before. The veins around the base of my thumb are all a bit larger than normal. It is not painful, although if I bump it hurts.

The doctor rushed in and out of the room so fast when I went last week, and told me to come back for a checkup since they need to do another EKG anyway since I've been having palpitations for a year now. He barely looked at it and said it may be a gangleon cyst, but my sister gets those and it is nothing like that. It is smooshy and goes for about an inch in my vein. The thickness is about the size of a pencil.

Getting to the doctor is hard for me and I don't know when I can make it back, so I am hoping some of you can lead me in the right direction. Thanks!!

2006-11-30 10:25:19 · 4 answers · asked by Krista13 3

What is happening when I see a bright circular light in my eyes?

I've had this happen twice now. I start to feel icky. Not sick to my stomach, or headache, not flu like, just icky and then this bright light appears in my eyes like when a eye doctor is looking into my eye when I have an eye exam with his light. I mean it's that bright. The only other way I could explain it is like the old time flash in a camera and you look away and you see a dark spot, well this is the opposite. I am 55 years old. And sure some people will write and say see a doctor, but the closest one is 100+ miles away. Plus it's only happened twice, in the last few months. What do you think it is? So I can research it over the internet and then travel those 100 miles etc. Thanks!

2006-11-30 10:19:01 · 2 answers · asked by AnnG 1

I've had this happen twice now. I start to feel icky. Not sick to my stomach, or headache, not flu like, just icky and then this bright light appears in my eyes like when a eye doctor is looking into my eye when I have an eye exam with his light. I mean it's that bright. The only other way I could explain it is like the old time flash in a camera and you look away and you see a dark spot, well this is the opposite. I am 55 years old. And sure some people will write and say see a doctor, but the closest one is 100+ miles away. Plus it's only happened twice, in the last few months. What do you think it is? So I can research it over the internet and then travel those 100 miles etc. Thanks!

2006-11-30 10:17:25 · 7 answers · asked by AnnG 1

A woman who was suppose to do daycare for me called and told me she had to close her daycare because her sone has it or developed it or whatever, and all the kids would not be good for him.

Can someone explain it to me in laymens terms.. thanks

2006-11-30 10:07:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does the doctor recommend a colonoscopy if you test positive for blood in your stool?

2006-11-30 09:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by me 6

2006-11-30 09:33:05 · 10 answers · asked by blackhairedbaby 4

Last time I went, I had the flu, and I don't understand why he would need to knock me out with general anesthesia or give me a rectal exam for the flu. Also, he tells me it's normal to have bleeding from the anus after a visit to the doctors, but my girlfriends on the cheerleading squad say it's never happened to them. Do you think I'm right to be suspicious?

2006-11-30 09:25:48 · 10 answers · asked by cdrfish6002 1

has anyone woke up with numb hand a little arm pain shortness of breath and like sharp pressure chest pain in the center towards left not all over.I have had ekgs blood test and chest xray diagnosed gerd also like food stuck in throat i also have gad generalized anxiety disorder.
also sometimes everyonce in awhile i will get sharp teeth pain last a second
3 doctors say gastric and 1 of those said anxiety
i have had the tight throat since about a few days and i got the food stuck in the throat thing after I ate ARBY;S which I shouldn't have done.

Also like arm cramping or numbness in hand and last night the chest pain put me to sleep but it has happened before i had the tests done.I have had 4 ekgs 2 blood chest and 2 chest xrays.

ALSO LIKE SWEATING AND HOT FLASHES COUGHING AND LIKE MY UPPER LEFT ARM LIKE SQUEEZING OR TIGHTNESS OFF AND ON OR SPASMS.

2006-11-30 09:14:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 08:59:23 · 2 answers · asked by Salsa 3

What can this be?
It's not from his nose.
He's had it off and on.
He's 10 months old.

2006-11-30 08:41:42 · 3 answers · asked by mamashack 1

2006-11-30 08:39:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-30 08:32:45 · 10 answers · asked by cannonball 1

i think i have some sort of kidney problem but im not so sure. can someone please help me!!!

2006-11-30 08:17:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

when I am thinking to much or talk about some thing that is bothering me, my body will start to jerk my face or body.It kind of feels like if my brain isnt getting enought air and that triggers it.It has brought me to my knees before.I start to studder and i will jerk,i never forget what im talking about,but the jerking has made me very self concious.I do go blank for a second but never for get about any thing i am doing.

2006-11-30 08:03:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone suggest what this swelling might be?I've had blood tests which show my thyroid is normal,i'm waiting to go for a scan,it's getting were i can hardly swallow now!

2006-11-30 07:31:47 · 5 answers · asked by Andrea C 2

2006-11-30 07:25:33 · 8 answers · asked by mary c 3

ive only been with one girl and i love her immensly. when she performs orally on me i have to hold my breath just not to scream. is there some sort of pleasure i dont know about.PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-11-30 07:23:46 · 5 answers · asked by help you 2

2006-11-30 07:19:29 · 9 answers · asked by help you 2

I have fever , and headache and pain in my back ,,,,it seems i will have a flue but i feel so hungry though I have eaten my regular meals ..is this normal?

2006-11-30 07:14:51 · 5 answers · asked by Silent tear 2

He has had both hips replaced, he had an MRI of brain yesterday, he is depressed and barely walks with a cane. He jerks legs and arms when he finally gets to sleep. His hands shake during the day. I am a concered Mom.

2006-11-30 07:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by Pam G 1

2006-11-30 07:01:42 · 2 answers · asked by Elysee 2

i gave birth 3 weeks ago. a week ago i started having very painful headaches that would never go after taking pain pills. i would even wake up with a severe headache. now i have blurred vision that hasn't went away. what could be the cause of this?

2006-11-30 06:07:48 · 8 answers · asked by missmurphy_2004 1

my brother is dying from liver damage through years and years of drinking, i'd like to bring him home here and care for him but don't know what it would involve and whether i could cope or not. I've already had some experience as such, my mother came to live with me for the last eighteen months of her life and i looked after her but she had a more natural condition and passed away peacefully. I dont know what happens with alcoholics at the end, any help would be most appreciated, thanks

2006-11-30 05:41:57 · 32 answers · asked by truelyxxx 1