Other - Diseases - November 2007

my friend said she gets 2 pains. on in her ribs, and it hurts mostly on the left side and it feels like after you get punched in the stomach and it aches but the other pain is closer to her stomach and she said it feels like a metal stick moving. its a sharp pain. what is it? is it serious?

2007-11-07 07:42:07 · 15 answers · asked by Bornthisway:) 1

eg. Friend's Granny - nitrazepam stopped. Spent 2 years on anti-hypertensive drugs (4 different) feeling dreadful. Now sleeping badly, but scared to visit GP as not willing to take more BP drugs. Just hopes if she has a heart attack or stroke it's a big one!
eg. Tramadol,given for severe headaches following neurosurgery years ago - quantity now reduced. Also refusing anti-hypertensives. Just had mastectomy. Scared of inadequate pain relief.
Neither is suicidal. Both drugs ? addictive, but for someone over 70 & under medical supervision does it matter?
Neighbour just died - massive stroke. Last few years miserable - anti-hypertensives again. Was it worth it?
It's like medicines by rote. don't these people count as individuals?

2007-11-07 06:27:55 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6

I had a TSH blood test in OCtober and just now found out the results. My endocrhinologist told me to start takign the sample medicine she sent with me. She gave me this BEFORE she got the results of the TSC, and told me she'd let me know if I should take it. She gave it to me becasue she thought It likely I had hypothyroidism.

Anyway, I've started taking it, but I'm concerned... I found out it is almost the lowest dose this company manufactures.. only 75 mcg (synthroid). I don't have another appointment with her until January.. Shouldn't we try to find out if this dose is high enough??.. I have struggled with my weight for years, and I am hoping that I have found an answer (and some help with weight control)..

Should I reccomend a re-test in a few weeks to see how it's affecting my thyroid levels?? Because.. maybe this dose wont be high enough.. I really wouldn't want to wait till Feb (my appoitment is Jan 30) to find out that I need a stronger dose!!

2007-11-07 06:23:10 · 6 answers · asked by Shelly P. Tofu, E.M.T. 6

This is used to diminish anerobic bacterial count in the intestines.

2007-11-07 04:52:47 · 5 answers · asked by marion n 1

name calling and violence, is this a normal withdrawal sympton from cymbalta? How long will this last? Her doctor told her nothing, the insurance wouldnt pay for cymbalta so he put her on something else and never told her about the withdrawal symptons for stopping cymbalta cold turkey!

2007-11-07 03:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by tracie t 1

Anyone know?

2007-11-07 03:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ Uwish ♥ 6

Is there reduced function? Other than appearing abnormal, is there any other disability to having additional digits? The thing that is really bugging me is this: can someone with additional fingers actually use it to play the piano? that would advantageous and amazing if you can have 11 or 12 fingers on the piano.

2007-11-07 03:21:46 · 1 answers · asked by Khayr Al-anwar 2

I woke yesterday morning to find a lump in my scrotum. It hurts bad, and it's bright red. Today I woke up to find a smaller, hard lump on the other side. What are the chances I have cancer? Should I be worried? (I'm in my early 20's)

2007-11-07 03:11:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daugther is coughing and sneezing and has a really runny nose. We took her to the peditrician and he says there's nothing we can give her. Can someone recommend something natural that will help her.

2007-11-07 03:07:48 · 5 answers · asked by mz313 4

Does anyone know if the symptoms of nacrolepsy can be from anything else, like, lack of sleep? I get frequent sleep paralysis, hallucinations(every once in a while since I was 18--now 25) and extreme tiredness. But Ive been sleeping like 3 hours a night for the past couple of weeks, and I take long naps during the day. I have a sleep study in a month, but im still worried.

2007-11-07 02:59:56 · 2 answers · asked by spadesbunnee 1

I had blood work done about 2 months ago. Doctor told me liver was normal & so was everything else he checked for too (thyroid etc.) but I still get frequent symptoms of headaches, feeling lethargic & nausea. I told him about the headaches and he suggested I try a night mouth gaurd to see if that helps get rid of them. I tried one of the store kinds that you heat in boiling water for a minute or 2 then mold it to fit one's mouth but it didn't work, I still get the frequent headaches, have a bad headache right now :( and I still get the fatigue and nausea too. I noticed these symptoms all started when my digestive issues started and at the same time I was having gallbladder issues. I didn't know it, but at the time I started to get all my symptoms my gallbladder had become blocked with gallstones & was causing severe sharp pains frequently esp after eating fried foods. My gb was removed but I still get the headaches, lethargy & nausea. Could these be due to having a liver problem?

2007-11-07 02:37:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had it for almost 7 months now. I got it when I was 9 months pregnant.

2007-11-07 02:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any foods that will help you avoid further problems with kidney stones? And, what foods can cause more problems.

Many thanks!

2007-11-07 02:13:43 · 9 answers · asked by Tira Misu 7

iam a medical student and a chronic stammerer. i need some self help stammering exercises that can help me to reduce stammering.i tried to find it on net,but there is no advice or an article tellong about such exercises.they all are sponsored and none is available free of cost.so,I REQUEST ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ONCE BEEN CHRONIC STAMMERERS AND ALSO THE SPEECH EXPERTS TO HELP ME OUT.THOSE WHO HAD SUFFERED FROM IT,KNOW HOW HUMILIATING IT IS.PLZ HELP ME

2007-11-07 01:13:38 · 3 answers · asked by ash 2

only honest people please 66 year old male smoker wasnt feeling well th eend of september was cold tired and loss of appetite lost 14 pounds in 3 weeks threw up twice ok now we are in november hasnt thrown up anymore no swelling anywhere no blood in stool or urine he is on coumadin which is a blood thinner complaining of nausoious stomach went to drs had a chest xray all was good did alot of blood work wont get results in until friday but has a fast heart beat but he also has a mechanical valve for the past 20 years and has had a fast heart beat before felt a loss of appetite now he is eating like a horse gained a pound which is good he gained instead of lost and his stomach is feeling better he said he felt like his belly was a little uncomfortable and full and now he feels fine my quewstion is does it sound like cancer either stomach or deundom if i am spelling it right very worried just wondering if all could be ok because chest xray is good hes back to eating and he is starting to

2007-11-07 00:53:33 · 6 answers · asked by puff 1

2007-11-07 00:46:18 · 5 answers · asked by taisha r 1

does anyone know what the percentage of inheriting alzheimers disease is if their mother has it.

2007-11-07 00:41:25 · 3 answers · asked by minnymouse 1

I have been trying to see my GP but can never get an appointment or even pre-book one. I have been on cipralex and istin and developed severe joint pain. (Almost unable to walk) I suspected one on my drugs and have been fazing them out. The joint pains are 99% gone but I feel sick and giddy all the time. Which tablet do I need to continue that will not cause the crippling joint pains?? Thank you for your help.

2007-11-06 21:35:51 · 2 answers · asked by Spiny Norman 7

I have a middle ear infection and a burst eardrum. There's a buzzing noise in my ear the whole time. Is that caused by the ear infection or the burst eardrum? If the noise isn't going away, does that mean the infection isn't clearing up?

2007-11-06 20:16:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 18:47:17 · 20 answers · asked by Hypnotiq 2

related to this?

2007-11-06 18:15:41 · 7 answers · asked by Hottie 2

2007-11-06 18:05:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 17:57:24 · 3 answers · asked by Lebogang S 2

I was feeling just fine until last night around 7pm I got really sharp lower back pains seemed like someone was stabbinf me in my lower back all the way through to my stomach also I got really nauseaus and was throwing up.Today I have no back pain but still feel nauseaus.I was wondering if I had stomach flu or what I have I am a 38 yr old female.I havent been sick in years and this comes on all of a sudden.what is it please help.

2007-11-06 17:26:31 · 10 answers · asked by classy48292 1

is it complicated? or i should drink lots of water

2007-11-06 17:25:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 17:20:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because of my sleeping problem, I missed todays doctors apt for the 2nd or 3rd time,I fear when I call them later today they won't take me,the alarm didn't go off,and I shut down my pc before retiring ,but it isn't acting right and stayed on ,so people were calling me to get me awake,but couldn't get through. Can some one in the know tell me the best thing to say, to be seen? I have possibly serious halth problems.

2007-11-06 17:18:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-06 16:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay well i have to do a report on a disease or condition for school. the disease or condition has to do with one of the following; MUSCULOSKELETAL, INTEGUMENTARY, CARDIOVASCULAR, or IMMUNE SYSTEM.
i cant decide.
any ideas or appreciated!!

thanks!

2007-11-06 15:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Blah-Blah 2

My mom is dieing in front of my eyes and I can't just sit by and watch. Please help anyone. Her medical condition is getting out of hand.

She has immense chest pains every other day and often holds her chest even when walking when she is considered "well." She went to the hospital in an ambulance last week, and now I wonder if she is gonna make it.

Today.. she told me she thinks she is gonna die. I can't deal with being a teenager without a mom.

Anyone idea on what the disease, cancer, or etc... is will be greatly appreciated. The doctors still don't know what it is.

Also any ideas on how to alleviate the pain? Maybe aspirin?

2007-11-06 14:33:16 · 5 answers · asked by hoondong92 1