Other - Diseases - May 2007

I found out 3 guys I work with use CPAP machines. I never heard of these things before. All 3 of the guys look like Tony Soprano. Let's just say they're not joggers or dieters. Is there a correlation to these machines and weight? Wouldn't weight loss be a better solution?

I ask because my dad says he needs one now, and I think he just needs to be more active and lose weight.

2007-05-22 05:51:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday my moms feet started to swell large and today they are bigger, she feels dizzy, and like fluid is filling in her arms now, she has high blood pressure. But she didnt take her blood pressure medications for 5 days, could that be it? Well pleasel LIST ALL POSSIBLE THINGS. i think she has a temperture too, well idk what to do? thanks

2007-05-22 05:07:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for general material covering all sorts of handicaps: identification. assessment and supervision. you could send as email to ugihediwa@yahoo.com or better still give me a hyperlink.speed counts!

2007-05-22 00:39:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will go to the doctors when I can get an appointment but just for now I would like to get some idea as to what could be a possible cause. Thank you.

2007-05-21 22:40:31 · 19 answers · asked by oranges and lemons 1

the patient of kidney failure undergo hemodialysis and he or she is strong before and after dialysis

2007-05-21 21:45:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i had suregery in my mouth and they said ill be like this for ever. i just theres something out beside,neorition .

2007-05-21 20:58:06 · 4 answers · asked by daiberino 2

2007-05-21 17:36:14 · 8 answers · asked by mygingy 2

2007-05-21 16:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by Heartsong 1

2007-05-21 16:17:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone have any good home remedies for easing the pain from a sore throat? My son has strep throat and the over the counter stuff just doesn't seem to be helping him. Any ideas?

2007-05-21 16:10:23 · 10 answers · asked by ncgirl 3

any ideas?

2007-05-21 15:45:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just want to hear from anyone who has had surgery that can tell me the feeling right when your going out, can you describe it? I am super nervous to get surgery and have been put under anesthesia once before when I was 6 years old, and I remember it feeling like your fading away, very scary. Help!

2007-05-21 15:41:56 · 34 answers · asked by xnsanemaryjanex 1

2007-05-21 13:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by sweet 1

Just want to hear from anyone who has had surgery that can tell me the feeling right when your going out, can you describe it? I am super nervous to get surgery and have been put under anesthesia once before when I was 6 years old, and I remember it feeling like your fading away, very scary. Help!

2007-05-21 13:16:26 · 9 answers · asked by xnsanemaryjanex 1

when they say detox,does that mean the alcohol must be completely out of your system? how long does that take usually?

2007-05-21 13:03:25 · 1 answers · asked by racer 51 7

Wife has this condition mesalgia paresthetica due to problem with lateral femoral cutaineous sonsory nerve outer thigh skin having a hard time finding a doctor that will perform surgery on this do any doctors do it? or any other info from others going through this what is best to do?

2007-05-21 12:51:25 · 3 answers · asked by nmbr1rychefan 1

2007-05-21 12:41:10 · 4 answers · asked by judy k 1

Most of pt pts with prosthesis have a tendency to circumduct on swing phase and I feel that an ankle joint would improve the gait pattern.

2007-05-21 12:30:51 · 3 answers · asked by tallyho_101 1

I use earplugs every night when i go to sleep and i was wondering if it is bad for my ears and affect my hearing later on in life.

2007-05-21 11:49:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anna 2

I'm back... again i need this answer 2day

2007-05-21 11:39:25 · 3 answers · asked by Ihatemyself45 1

2007-05-21 11:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by chula 1

I would prefer answers from doctors... I'm just curious..
I'd like to know the precise characteristics of these conditions..

2007-05-21 11:09:19 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 3

2007-05-21 10:29:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father has Macular Degeneration.
His right eye has been really affected, he sees a big blur in front of any image.
He went to Brazil to be treated for a few times (he doens't have insurance here, so he went there where he can get medical services under his insurance there.)
He doens't work, and he has a hard time doing many tasks. I'm trying to help, I want to do anything to help!
Can anyone tell me how to go about insurance? Which insurance could he get? Which ones are good?
We are in Massachusetts.

Note: Many would think: How come he goes to Brazil a few times when he doens't work, well all the expenses were covered by friends and relatives.

Thank you.

SERIOUS RESPONSES ONLY!

2007-05-21 10:28:16 · 1 answers · asked by curious 2

I was just diagnosed with ERA and it is in my right hand. I have pain and swelling. Anyone out there with this?

2007-05-21 10:13:38 · 2 answers · asked by Gr8estluv 3

I know that back in the day it used to be fatal but I was also told that with modern health advances, people with lupus live normal, long, healthy lives. Is this true?

2007-05-21 09:54:28 · 4 answers · asked by sallen0515 1

When I walk, I feel a pain on the bottom of my left foot, like a knife is stabbing into it. I went to a podiatrist about this two weeks ago, and he said I had plantar fasciitis. The pain comes and goes, but when it's bad, it's really painful, and putting any weight on it at ALL hurts like heck (like I said it feels like a knife is stabbing into my foot)! My question is, what should I do about it? I am wearing, per the podiatrist's instructions, supportive shoes (birkenstocks or good sneakers), but I still have pain sometimes.

2007-05-21 09:52:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is one of those deseases that can linger for 30 years or more without doing any damage to your liver. How do you know when to do something? Virus's can run trhu your blood system forever. Did you know that once you have the mumps you will forever test positive fcor mumps? is hep c the same way?

2007-05-21 09:37:53 · 2 answers · asked by beach girl 1

I don't have the typical black under-eye circles. Rather, the swelling under both of my eyes is more of a violet color. Also, the skin under my eyes is so thin and delicate that you can see a vein on both sides.

Does this mean I'm experiencing food allergies? I'm 16. I drink enough water, sleep enough, exercise and I'm extremely healthy.

2007-05-21 09:08:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was taking a nap Saturday,and awoke suddenly with horrible acid reflux heartburn all the way up into my throat.I coughed on the acid,and choked,and gasped to catch my breath.Soon,it was a little better,but i need to know if this is a serious situation.Anybody,including doctors,are welcome to answer.

2007-05-21 08:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous