General Health Care - October 2006

I took my little brother out yesterday and this morning he came into my room and he's covered with them. Is there a good chance I could get them if I've been exposed to the virus before when I was a kid and didn't get them, and is there any chance of preventing them?

2006-10-24 22:52:40 · 22 answers · asked by xx_lush_xx 3 in Other - General Health Care

My girlfriend has rheumatoid arthritis (sorry can't spell it!) and was diagnosed with it in her early 30's. She takes a low dosage of medication for it and is ok at the moment, but suffers occasionally with the joints in her wrists. Does anyone have any advice on treatment, help, and making her life easier? She is only 37 and still has most of her life ahead of her. Anyone have any experience of this condition?

2006-10-24 22:46:32 · 18 answers · asked by Charlie Brigante 4 in Other - General Health Care

i have been diagnosed with an infection in my nerves. i believe the dr. kept using the initials d.s. while he was talking to me. i was very upset and wasn't listening very closely.it is supposed to be a progressive type of infection that could cause more nerve damage over time. any doctors with advice please help. i would appreciate any ideas from anyone.

2006-10-24 22:28:49 · 3 answers · asked by tracysgirl38375 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 22:28:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

is there any exercise or medicine i can use to cure or to eradicate the pain from my eroded cartilage on both knees.?

tried to go for physiotheraphy but found it too unrealistic because its far away from where i stay...

i'll gladly hear from everyone especially physiotherapist or nurses in training.. thanks!

i do know some basic stretches and ONE strengthening exercise..HAHA!

2006-10-24 22:14:20 · 3 answers · asked by a1jacky1990 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-24 21:32:20 · 9 answers · asked by Barno 1010 1 in Other - General Health Care

hi everyone I'm feeling very very frustrated at myslef at the moment just a lil over two months ago My Husband got sent back to Baghdad , Iraq Since then it's been very hard for me with this extentsion after 1 yr deployment already i feel like I've gained weight not meaning to I've been drinking a lot of water and trying to eat right but also my sleep schedule is very messed up I've been sleeping a lot lol..also is it normal to have a heart rate of 80-110bpm at night? and I want to lose weight before my husband comes home in like 5 weeks let me know thanks !

2006-10-24 21:29:27 · 8 answers · asked by dsangel423 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 21:23:01 · 8 answers · asked by im_not_achilles 1 in Other - General Health Care

Im looking at a plan with a 3000.00 annual deductable but it say the drug copay is $15.00 for generic, while other plans will specifically say "drug coverage after 500 deductable", mine does not mention that.
only state that drugs have $15.00 copay. just wondering if the annual deductable applies to drugs?

2006-10-24 20:46:25 · 2 answers · asked by autonomous1980 1 in Other - General Health Care

I just woke up with horrible back pain. The pharmacy is closed, and I am not sure what to do to relieve it. Is there anything that I can do to temporarily relieve the pain?

2006-10-24 20:33:01 · 10 answers · asked by littlegirlsexxy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-24 20:27:26 · 13 answers · asked by newstudent06 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 20:23:57 · 1 answers · asked by cyn_hatmaker 2 in Pain & Pain Management

they are making me crazy what should i do could it be hives

2006-10-24 20:21:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I've never been this depressed in my whole life. I have no energy and find it hard to get up in the morning. What should I do?

2006-10-24 20:14:46 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Recently, my father was complaining about abdominal pain he went to the hospital and was sent home with the diagnosis that he had liver inflammation due to alcohol, and he should make an appointment with his doctor. He was sent home with some prescriptions. Again the next day he was complaining of the pain and decided to go back to the hospital it turnes out the previous diagnosis was wrong and his appendix burst open and was spreading toxic into him, he was immediately rushed into surgery. They told him that had he not shown up he could have died. Thankfully, he is doing good and recovering at the moment.
So my question is can i file a suit against the hospital?

2006-10-24 19:31:38 · 12 answers · asked by jj 1 in Other - General Health Care

I had total removal of my thyroid. Because it was too large. What can I do to stay healthy?

2006-10-24 19:30:28 · 3 answers · asked by glenda800 1 in Other - General Health Care

Is it true that you should never apply lavendar oil directly to the skin?

2006-10-24 19:20:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had my blood pressure done today and i was told that it is extremely low. It was something like 106/96. What is a normal blood pressure and what does it all mean?

2006-10-24 19:16:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 18:49:59 · 6 answers · asked by Got Curves? 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-24 18:36:19 · 3 answers · asked by Fred 1 in Other - General Health Care

and you use the rest room, after you wash your hands do you use the front of the towel, or the back of the towel..I always use the back assuming everyone uses the front. Tell me if I'm wrong.

2006-10-24 18:27:59 · 4 answers · asked by charlie 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 18:22:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I'm just wonderin.........

2006-10-24 17:50:11 · 10 answers · asked by CraZyCaT 5 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 17:38:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I keep getting bitten by mosquitos in my house. When I get bitten I get huge welts. What do I do? I know if I am outside I can lite a repelent candle but what about inside? If I call the pest company can they spray for mosquiots?

2006-10-24 17:26:51 · 11 answers · asked by inezm_flores 2 in Other - General Health Care

it has been like this since thrusday. i have a tingly feeling all over my body, even in my mouth. it feels like the feeling when you get when you sleep on an appendage. it feels like when you rub or touch something its hard to pull it away. i get the feeling back when i rub, pinch, hit a foot, arm, leg but it comes right back. really confused and in need of help

2006-10-24 17:24:58 · 4 answers · asked by azzkicker_24_7 1 in Other - General Health Care

I'll try to keep this short.
I am 21 years of age, and for the past five years, I used to get chronic strep throat, and then they put me on allergy medication. However, I still get a sinus infection at least once, if not twice, a month. I am on allergy medication and a prescription strength version of Mucinex to combat the sinus infections, not to mention a regular mutli-vitamin, vitamin C (etc) and constant fluid intake.
I feel as though I have done everything I can do to prevent these chronic sinus infections, but to no avail.
Is there a doctor who is in a specific field of medicine that you could recommend I look into? Thus far I have seen an allergist, ears nose and throat, and an internal medicine physician. Or perhaps should I revisit them?
I am really at my whit’s end. My parents are exacerbated by it as much as I am.
Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Thank you

2006-10-24 17:15:41 · 8 answers · asked by Kel 3 in Other - General Health Care

Is it unhealthy??

2006-10-24 17:02:27 · 12 answers · asked by geminicatlver 2 in Other - General Health Care

..but they say nothing is wrong with the test. Is it because I'm male?

2006-10-24 17:00:41 · 11 answers · asked by flignar 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-24 16:54:57 · 7 answers · asked by doctor j 1 in Other - General Health Care