Other - Diseases - August 2007

Help. I'm a college student who has tried everything from pain management to chiropractic to orthopedic to physical therapy.

2007-08-06 18:48:05 · 3 answers · asked by alyciamariet 1

2007-08-06 17:58:38 · 5 answers · asked by sgt.morgan 2

What is it that it atacks and is it a disease an std or what.and how can you tell if you have Meningitis

2007-08-06 17:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I went to my doctor recently and asked if he could check me for hormonal imbalances. I was having heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tired, non-existent sex drive, dry skin, and not really losing weight despite months of working out and dieting. I have always been very thin..after moving to Indiana and having my second child I started having some weird symptoms like the dry skin and no sex drive. Any way..my TSH was high..they told me it was 2.9 and the high end of the range is 2.6? so they have me on 50mcg of levothyroxine.
I have several questions...has anyone ever had issues with a high tsh count and then had things go back to normal? any chance I am not stuck with medication the rest of my life. Also..I have heard nightmares of gaining 30 pounds after taking this med. It took me the last year to lose 15...I REALLY don't want to gain anymore. Between the medicine and the hypothyroidism is it even possible that I will ever be my normal weight again? How is life with Hypo?

2007-08-06 15:54:11 · 43 answers · asked by Farah G 3

any one else have it?? i have had it sence i was 12

2007-08-06 15:26:55 · 2 answers · asked by Dory the Fish 3

2007-08-06 15:10:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What lines of prehospital medical treatment are avilable for Methamphetamine overdoses in countries other than Australia?

2007-08-06 14:37:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

just curious to know what u think this is.. 2 problems..

1) i notice sometimes i feels like i have heartburn and need to puke up and only phlegm/spit comes out and i burp or belch and this makes the pain go away alittle.
sometimes eating will make my pain go, sometimes even after dinner 5 hours later i get like a taste of acid or sick in my mouth, abit like a sicky burp too.. as if the food come back up my throat.

2) i also have serious upper chest pains mostly on my left side, like a popping/sharp pain and sometimes it radiates a warm feeling across my chest to both my arms, it feels nervy... sometimes it can feel like a spasm inside that makes me jump.

i do have a abnormaly big stomach and im slim..
it could be some hernia.. GERD or reflux. i feel something is also effecting my breathing/circulation at times. also get stinging in parts of body e.g arm

the newest symptom is that im coughin alot.. and i nearly choked in my sleep, im even afraid to sleep now.

shud i go to ER again?

2007-08-06 14:20:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I cannot stay awake without coffee but the acid from my GERD is killing me. Sometimes I have to go in at 1:00am with little notice.

2007-08-06 13:28:22 · 4 answers · asked by Roy M 2

What can I do to speed this process up. Please help.

2007-08-06 13:13:33 · 5 answers · asked by sunnyday 1

it hurts..maybe infected
i am in major pain...like a llama just spat at me(:
help before it falls off and my nana has
a heartattack!! thanks

2007-08-06 13:10:55 · 1 answers · asked by joel 1

what exactly is tuberculosis...??? my husband works for the methodist hospital n before they get a raise n contunie working there they have to be tested for Tuberculosis... he got tested today n he says that he has a fever n the area where he got his shot is gettin red n big .... what can that mean???? n what are some of the symptoms???

2007-08-06 12:35:16 · 4 answers · asked by LA 1

I been on Metoprolol (lopressor) for a year as of this month. Now I want to get off it,I'm going to this new doc. and I told him I was on metoprolol for a year and I want him to try something eles on me. Even though he didn't gave metoprolol to me.
He wants me to STOP metoprolol and take this med. called Cardizem LA. To my knowledge you are not suppose to just stop metoprolol suddely. Even though this med. cardizem la use to slow the heart down could i still have bad effects from metoprolol,when i just stop taking metoprolol? I want someone who knows about this to really help me. thx

2007-08-06 11:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was about 17 years old I noticed my boobs leaking a whitish substance, I told my mom and she took me to the doctor,who recommended me to an endocrinologist. the endo ran all sorts of tests..even had a head scan..mri..everything,their conclusion was that I had a tumor on my pituitary gland that was so small it wasnt noticeable in the scan and was told to come back months later to see if there was a change..i was prescribed dostinex to stop the leaking which worked.. sadly my bastard stepdad took me off his insurance so I was pretty much ******. I couldnt afford the medication for it was 350 dollars for every 8 pills.. i had to take 2ice a week. I nvr went back to the doctor because I couldnt afford it and never worked at a job long enough to get insurance so I dont know whats going on. I am now 22 years old and still with the leaking..do you think there could be anything really bad going on ? :o/ I need some advice. thank you.

2007-08-06 11:31:01 · 2 answers · asked by Rose 1

2007-08-06 11:25:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

her choleserol? She know the dangers of it, but she still eats greasy and deep fried foods, telling me "Only this one time" each time. She never eats helpful foods like oatmeal or Cheerios. I even put up a chart about symptoms that indicate getting a heart attack in the future (a few of which she currently has) on the refrigerator. I also bought her a magazine with an article in it called Women's Hidden Heart Disease That Kills Without Warning, which she never even read. And even though she has gym membership, she never goes, claiming that she doesn't have any time. I have told her what will happen if she keeps this up, but I feel like I'm talking to a wall. She won't put together a healthy diet and fitness plan, even though I know that she's fully aware of what can happen. I'm afraid that she could get a heart attack or something similar, and I don't want to see that happen, especially since if she doesn't survive it, my siblings and I would be orphans. Help!!

2007-08-06 11:25:10 · 4 answers · asked by tracy 3

I need to prove one of my kids wrong! He thinks it is the same thing

2007-08-06 11:00:55 · 2 answers · asked by Joel W 1

I have had a scan that confirmed that i have lots of Gallstones. I am waiting to see a surgen- the problem is i am extreamly over weight (like massively!) and I have M.E so have struggled for years to loose weight. I am so frightened about my appointment next week as i know he will just turn round and say i am too fat! I feel so down and in so much pain but i am frightened to go to the appointment. Has anyone got any advice. Please dont be horrible- i don't need it!!

2007-08-06 10:44:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know someone who had Hap C.. but gets no treatment.
Without treatment will the disease itself kill you? how long could you live?

Thank you!

2007-08-06 10:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

he is always focusing on his aches and pain and bodily symptoms.He has gone to the ER 3 times in 5 months for pain of head etc and never gets relief until he gets Morphine..

2007-08-06 07:47:28 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4

For as long as I can remember...it's not like everyday but about 3 times a week....I've always been skinny and don't gain weight easily..I've tried to look this up online and the closest thing i found was IBS?? I recently had my gallbladder removed and the doctor told me that my diarrhea problem should get better after that....YEAH RIGHT! Now I have freakin diarrhea everyday....it's been like 3 mos. now.....WHAT CAN I DO?? I was 135 and now im back at 120lbs...in 2 mos. i lost 14 lbs, to some people that's like "wow, cool" but not to me...I liked being 135...i only gained that after having my 2nd child...anyway, someone help me out please?? what is this horrible disorder i have?

2007-08-06 07:26:12 · 8 answers · asked by Cali0718♓ 2

My Mother was diagnosed with arthritis and a narrowing of the spine. She is going to be getting a shot in her spine. Will it be a cortizone shot?

2007-08-06 06:03:03 · 6 answers · asked by Mommymonster 7

ihave noticed a family member coughing for several days now she has no fever or allergies could this be a sign of sumthing severe

2007-08-06 03:56:31 · 3 answers · asked by jim d 1

Who is responsible for the lead test that my daughter will be getting? She has every lead toy recalled and many of them she has chewed on. I have an appointment with her peditrician later this week to get the test but I do not feel that I should have to pay for the test. what are my choices

2007-08-06 01:27:28 · 9 answers · asked by sydphie 3

Are there any sufferers who are taking herbs, vitamins or minerals to help their MS conditions?

Thank you in advance

2007-08-06 00:09:08 · 7 answers · asked by Rebz 5

Im giving blood tomorrow at my schools blood drive, and ive never given blood before, and i heard it really hurts... especially when the needle goes in. And i have a huge fear of needles but i really wanna give blood. Im so nervous. Does it really hurt that bad?

2007-08-05 22:04:51 · 9 answers · asked by kitters9010 1

I see it written on my deodorant every time I use it. But, I can't seem to think of a logical explanation for how using deodorant could effect my kidneys.

2007-08-05 20:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Deedee 3

Fibromyalgia was the diagnosis from the podiatrist for burning feet. They have been burning for teen years. Do you have any suggestions for easing the burning?

2007-08-05 20:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6

i need help getting rid of them.
got any ideas??
x

2007-08-05 20:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Emma S 3

When I touch something cold, some of my fingers refuse to warm back up. They are visably lighter in color and feel somewhat like when you hit your crazy bone in your arm. I can still move them but I know this is not right. Please if you have any suggestions, I would appreciate them. Thanks and God Bless.

2007-08-05 19:31:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous