Other - Diseases - November 2007

I have never heard of this procedure, even with 17 years of caregiving in a hospice environment. My mom is scared to death. Can anyone tell me what this involves? Is it as risky as it sounds? Is this common practice?

To fill you in a bit.... he had prostate and bladder cancer. They did surgery and removed the tumor. Since the surgery he has not been able to tolerate any kind of oral nutricion (not even water). It's been a week. Now they are saying they HAVE to do this procedure. We NEED real info on this. I promised my mom I'd research it for her, but I don't even know where to begin. Any info would be greatly appriciated! Thanks so much.

2007-11-09 11:27:21 · 4 answers · asked by Sniggle 6

Lets say I have symptom of sleep apena or do really have sleep apena, can I buy CPAP online by myself and try it out? or do I must be presribed by doctor and take sleeping test? if I do buy CPAP, will it be harmful without doctor telling me to buy?

2007-11-09 10:09:30 · 1 answers · asked by rondorondo 1

I have a ganglion cyst that is being removed shortly and my friend is afraid that is will burst and squirt fluid everywhere (gross, I know). Is this possible??

2007-11-09 09:29:13 · 2 answers · asked by xcrun77 1

If you know of a condition like this, please give the name for it. A link to some information about it would be much appreciated.

2007-11-09 06:35:37 · 3 answers · asked by Lyric 4

I grandpa fell of a trackter and busted his head open...They rushed him to the hospital he might have bleeding in the brain?!?! is this serious?

2007-11-09 05:16:41 · 6 answers · asked by murmurlover 1

the youngest 5 out of my 7 kids have this weird habit of falling asleep during the day in odd places. I'll be in the kitchen, and 3 of them will run through screaming/playing tag, whatever, and 5 min, later i'll go into the living room and down the hall, and one is under the cofee table, one is in the bathtub, and the other is on the bottom stairs, all fast asleep. 5 min. later they are all running around again, when i get back to the kitchen, one of them is fast asleep on the kitchen counter.they are like this all day, hyper, asleep, hyper, asleep. i wouldn't mind if they slept in their beds when they got tired, but underneath the dining room table? they won't even sleep on the couch, behind the couch, but not on the couch. i've tried talking to them, threatening them, punishing them, and nothing works. the 5 who do this are ages 5, 6, 6, 8, & 9. the oldest 2 ages 12 & 13 sleep often to, but they sleep in their beds. any ideas on how to get them out of this habit?

2007-11-09 05:02:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-09 04:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by soundofmytears 1

There are so many books out now on natural cures and natural cures they dont want you to know about So here is to those who have those books . what is the supposed cure for Parkinsons disease . according to any cure books. i have seen cures from supposed diseases that were supposed to be noncurable. the drug companies want you to think this.

2007-11-09 04:36:30 · 2 answers · asked by jennie s 2

However my liver enzymes (ALT) were elevated to 149. I had to go back for more blood work and was told it went from 149 to 133. Whats up with that? I dont drink? Any ideas?

2007-11-09 03:04:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just curious, I was told that it was lack of teeth brushing.

2007-11-09 03:00:03 · 15 answers · asked by Wolf 2

I got into a fight and was punched in the eye and now my eye is swollen and around it is purple..

RESPOND AS SOON AS POSIBLE

2007-11-09 02:12:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am bleeding from my hemorrhoids, it`s pretty bad at times, can this be bad and what do you suggest. I have suffered from them since I had my first child 22 years ago. They don`t bleed often but this past week they have.

2007-11-09 01:10:40 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-11-08 20:51:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whats this funky smell?

2007-11-08 19:33:41 · 5 answers · asked by Candy Cane 2

I have a chalazion on the top lid of both eyes and every eye doctor i've asked has said to simply put a hot compress on it. But I've done it, and instead of shrinking, it gets bigger! is this supposed to happen?? Is my only other option draining it/getting surgery to remove it?

anyone whose had any sort of chalazion in their eye and has had this type of experience who could offer advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-11-08 16:27:38 · 3 answers · asked by lisichki88 2

Hi
we have spent 2 years going to doctors and seeing a GI
specialist.
They refuse to test her for anything, saying it is too
upsetting for her.
Pediatrician gives merilax wich makes it runny but she still
wont go unless we give a suppository or make her push.
she cries for about 1 hour on the potty.
Still only goes about weekly.
Doctors are not helping saying it is stool holding.
I can not believe this because we see her push with nothing coming out.
when she doesnt go for a while she sometimes throws up.
We have asked about stenosis,gluten and thryroid
and begged for tests everywhere.
Why is no one concerned about my child?
Please I dont need to be told to go to a doctor again.
Does, anyone know what these symptoms could be.

2007-11-08 15:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by sweetsabrinausa 1

ive added them to my diet, yet i am still constipated. I refuse to use stimulate laxative pills.

2007-11-08 14:50:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've seen it in Moulin Rouge...what is it?
thanks if u can help...
:)

2007-11-08 12:45:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive been driving around with my friends for like 2 weeks and getting tons of 2nd hand smoke almost every day and now hes left and today i feel really weird. can you get addicted to cigarettes from alot of 2nd hand smoke? yesterday i barley got any 2nd hand smoke and i was fine but today its weird

2007-11-08 12:28:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-08 12:25:50 · 3 answers · asked by Retailslave 1

I don't see the point of that. Its like suiciding...only in a slow way. Whenever I smell it I start covering up my mouth and nose because I don't want lung cancer...I know nobody does. If people think its just to get them cool or popular...they should think again. I've heard that cigarettes hold an addictive drug and could make people smoke for years, I'm happy I don't smoke. If I did I wouldn't be here asking this question because I would be out smoking cigarettes.

2007-11-08 12:04:02 · 45 answers · asked by Rubber Ducky 2

My father went into a coma yesterday because he drank himself to the point where his liver shut down. He lives in another state but when the police found him they described to me that he was very yellow. He had to know that he was sick.

I know it is a disease, but if you know your are sick most people go to the doctor. I just wondered why. Why did he do that and why do people who are alcoholics can't stop drinking. I know some make the choice to stop but others "can't".

2007-11-08 11:55:17 · 28 answers · asked by MzLeen 3

For my biology project on Dwarfism we need to define the genetic cause (i.e. dominant, recessive, sex-linked, codominance, or not known). Does anyone know what it is?? We also have to have a punnet square of a cross between someone with the disorder and a heterozygous individual, if anyone knows how to do that.. feel free to add.

2007-11-08 11:07:03 · 8 answers · asked by livingforthenow 3

I just had a baby a month ago and ive been having really bad anxiety attacks. I have also a 2yr old and a 6yr old. I have talked to my doctor about the problem and he put me on paxil I dont want to be on a long term antidepresant because im not depressed I just have times where I shake bad and my heart beats really fast and skips a beat. I get get all worked up and need to calm down but i cant. My doctor says its postpartum depression but I dont think it is. I am soo busy i just get freaked and cant control this, It was halloween and i was cleaning house then I had to get the kids ready and I just got really shaky and couldnt stop. And my husband said whats wrong with you. So I told my doctors about the times its happened to me and I also told him I dont want a long term antidepresant I just want something so when I feel an attack coming on I can calm down and also havent been able to sleep. Ive tried tylenol pm and ambian and told the doctor they dont work and he wont help me at all.

2007-11-08 10:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by americanhousewife 1

2007-11-08 10:19:13 · 3 answers · asked by MK 3

recalled food like meat, and salmponella[contaminated], and green beans . . .

hows does it affect ur body? [besides symptoms like diarrhea]
im more into how it affects ur cells and stuff.
in fact tell me ANYTHING you know!

2007-11-08 10:18:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We i went to the doctor a week ago tomorrow, and i got tested to see if i had a bladder infection. and i do. But this is the 4th one i have had this year. And they told me to take these pills twice a day for a week and then one pill a day for a week. then i have to go back to the doctor and see if that got rid of it or not. and if i dont the i have to get surgery. The doctor said that they stuck a tube up your pee hole , so that they can open the passage. Do you know what surgery that is called??And does it hurt? please tell me what i should know about it. Please and thank you.

2007-11-08 09:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am currently on Synthroid and about to make the switch to Armour. My TSH is .7 on 100mcg of Synthroid, but I am gaining weight and am tired. My thyroid has been removed. I've been reading that on Armour, most people take about 3 grains a day and suppress their TSH to below .01 but keep there free t3 and free t4 ranges optimal. Is this accurate? Has anyone made the transition to Armour...how did it go? how much synthroid vs. armour do/did you take?

2007-11-08 09:54:58 · 4 answers · asked by taylorlcottone 1

2007-11-08 09:13:25 · 2 answers · asked by Ron L 1

Ive also experienced some dizzy spells also. I have sinus problems but it has never gotten this bad.

2007-11-08 07:59:42 · 19 answers · asked by cheryl 2