Other - Diseases - November 2006

2006-11-14 12:20:20 · 3 answers · asked by Florence S 1

My mom just had a stroke and is making a good recovery. I don't live at home.

There is a danger it may happen again.

What's the best way of dealing with the fact she lives alone?

I have been thinking that organized activities are one way...phone calls another. What else?

2006-11-14 12:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by stardigital 3

I had a blood test done and was told by the DR that I have a pretty low level of B12. I was given a prescription supplement to fix this but was wondering if there is anything else I should be aware of. Thx!

2006-11-14 12:04:05 · 2 answers · asked by BrENew 2

I have a rare immune disorder called cyclic neutropenia (it's genetic and not contagious) where a particular sort of blood cell (neutrophil) just doesn't get made. Also the occasional bout of anemia goes with it. Anyone know of anything that can boost white cell production?

2006-11-14 11:58:45 · 6 answers · asked by charlieyankeekilo 1

I had lab tests for celiac disease 3 years ago. My GI doc said I don't have it. But the IGG antibody test was 22, which is "weak positive," though the tTGA-IGA and Gliadin IGA were normal. I tried a gluten-free diet for several weeks, which was a pain in the neck and didn't make me feel better (if I recall correctly), so I abandoned it, especially since my doc was sure I don't have it. Well, I'm tired of the diarrhea and abdominal pain, and now I'm underweight and keep losing weight. Should I get retested?

2006-11-14 11:53:06 · 8 answers · asked by nondescript 4

If an alcoholic has been sober for say 2 years, are they still an alcoholic, but a sober one, or are they just cured and not an alcoholic anymore?

2006-11-14 11:52:57 · 11 answers · asked by duanala 1

its been like that for about 2 weeks

2006-11-14 11:49:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok; so I smoke New Ports & I have been for about 2 years now; well all my friends said that they ended up coughing up blood so they stopped; I never have until tonight while I was in the shower. Gross I know, at first I was like well it's probably nothing but then it happened again; it was really gross. Does anyone know if this is just because of the type of cigeratte ? My friend John is freaked out; he things he has lung cancer which I seriuosly doubt; he thinks he has ever disease known to man when the symptoms come up haha . But yeah - if anyone has any information it would be great :]

2006-11-14 11:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2

Does this mean she is ready to die, She is in bed and really can't get out, she can't walk or see anymore and hardly eats at all. We are lucky to get 6 ozs of fluids in her and a few droppers of baby cereal into her. I guess I want to know how long before she dies it is very hard taking care of her like this even with help.

2006-11-14 11:26:54 · 14 answers · asked by dawithr52 2

My dr. told me to take 2 prilosec OTC pills 30 minutes before dinner until i feel better. The box says not to exceed more than 1 pill a day. Any comments/opinions?

2006-11-14 11:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by softball_95 2

iam a white male 17 on the wrestling team. I felt that i was getting a cold a few days ago. I dont smoke or drink. I had been holding my weight at 162 for the season, so i ate little and did not drink on the day of practice. On physical exam, the physician noticed several areas of small purplish spots on the skin of the back, thigh and arm

2006-11-14 11:17:30 · 15 answers · asked by firem86_2005 1

Purely hypothetical - just wondering how many people would do this and at what price. It's worth considering that the majority of people who are donors live long healthy lives. There are generally no long term ill effects.

2006-11-14 11:04:55 · 20 answers · asked by Nicola L 3

2006-11-14 10:51:30 · 8 answers · asked by juggums 3

i been getting a few headaches since i started my masters and am becomming very sleepy? i manages to find out that these are two of the symptoms of brain tumors, my mother had a brain umor. could i be getting one or am i just stressed, this did start about the time i started my uni.

2006-11-14 10:43:29 · 3 answers · asked by origamix60 3

How did you get rid of the infection?

2006-11-14 10:10:48 · 6 answers · asked by Venus 3

2006-11-14 10:06:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 09:59:18 · 5 answers · asked by Sunset 1

So over the weekend I encountered a tick. It was lodged under my right arm and I needed help getting it out b/c it was stuck in there pretty good. So on Monday and Today, my whole body is aching a lot. When I walk up and down the stairs my knees hurt and the right side of my stomach hurts a lot, even more if I cough or sneeze. Once a while I get a headache. It looks like a tiny ring is starting to form where the bite mark is. So I went to my DR and he looked at it and said "no, you don't have lyme disease, if you did the ring would be about 2 or 3 inches big." But what I don't get it is, I have some of the symptoms, so how is it not lyme? Can anyone tell me or give me some advice?

2006-11-14 09:49:04 · 9 answers · asked by girl 1

I am a 33 year old female who has been an addict of Methamphetamines for 15 years. How much damage have I done to my body? What should I expect?

2006-11-14 09:39:35 · 2 answers · asked by kittysrgr8te 1

Every now and then I start yawning again and again, and I can't stop. I feel like I need more oxygen to stop yawning, so I breath much faster than usual. Sometimes when I'm breathing faster I feel like I'm getting enough air, and sometimes I don't. This happened to me today,and after a while I got lightheaded, and my vision got cloudy, but then suddenly it stopped, and I could breath normally again. This happens every now and then but I don't usually feel light headed, and it always stops suddenly. What could it be?

2006-11-14 09:28:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had discovered by chance that ihave elevation of my liver enzymes alt was 100,ast 70 ,2 monthes ago ,other blood test -ve..bil. ,alkph., ggt., withen normal ,uric acid 8.8mg/dl,u/s normal,no drug history, no family history,no previous medical illness..., please can you help me ?

2006-11-14 09:09:35 · 1 answers · asked by abuallhool 1

Who has treated their children with ADD naturally, with vitamins, minerals, etc...
And what were the results?
Thanks!

2006-11-14 08:48:42 · 6 answers · asked by chickadee_ajm 4

2006-11-14 08:27:48 · 11 answers · asked by naz 1

I have had epilepsy my whole life. . .i get migraines at work and have had them for quite sometime now. . .i would like to no the safest most eficeint way to keep these migraines away. I already take medication for my seizures. . .i would like to not have to deal with anymore of that. THe doctors cannot seem to figure out why I have migraines. Any advice as to what i could do would most appreciated. . .
I have health insurance but it doesn't cover a whole lot. . .i also don't have enough money to make a difference in my lifestyle and i live alone and pay my own bills. This has been an issue for at least 5 years. help please.

2006-11-14 08:11:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

im already partially disabled from a car accident, and the court papers state that, but ive had a pretty serious heart condition for years and now that has become unbarable for working, im just afraid that this could take years, i was denide once a few years ago.

2006-11-14 08:06:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 07:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by manatee lover 2

I suffer from canker sore quite often (at least once every other months) and for as long as I can remember. From my personal experience, canker sores heal by absorbing tons of water – I drink twice as much and don’t go to bathroom as often. I don’t know where all the water went. Does anybody have similar experience or know any scientific support

2006-11-14 07:36:27 · 4 answers · asked by Flying bear 2

2006-11-14 07:09:11 · 6 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6

2006-11-14 06:57:35 · 11 answers · asked by arash0042 1

my right ear feels swollen inside and hurts whenever i touch it
i can hear ok and have never had problems with my ears.

2006-11-14 06:55:52 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2