Medicine - March 2007

Is there a doctor in the house?

My right arm is suddenly so lame that I cannot adjust the rear view mirror with my right hand and I can barely get the key in the ignition with my right hand without the help of my left hand.

In the last five months I have gone from my regular MD, to a family orthopedic surgeon, now a professional-sports surgeon and most recently a brain surgeon. I have had two MRI's, two X-rays a nerve test (EMG) and four cortisone shots.

It would seem that I am in good hands, but there are two things that do not make sense to me. First is that I have two separate issues. One is a pinched nerve causing the loss of strength in my right arm and second is the garbage (bones spurs & such) and clicking/popping in my right shoulder joint that needs to cleaned up and ultimately have the joint replaced. Is this a strange coincidence maybe?

But the other thing that does not make sense to me, is that both the brain surgeon and the sports medicine guy agree that

2007-03-03 06:04:02 · 3 answers · asked by hebb 6

2007-03-03 04:39:18 · 4 answers · asked by Sarah B 1

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2007-03-03 04:24:48 · 1 answers · asked by tittu 1

2007-03-03 04:17:03 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah B 1

Can anyone tell me how the study of the atomic structure has led to the development of nuclear medicine? And what about the development and usage radioactive tracers to treat disease?

2007-03-03 03:51:36 · 5 answers · asked by Rockfan 1

How can the following diseases cause depression:
1. pernicious anemia
2. hyperthyroidism
3. hypothyroidism

How can the following drugs cause depression:
1. propanolol
2. corticosteroids
3. oral contraceptives
4. alcohol
5. isotretinoin

2007-03-03 02:13:35 · 3 answers · asked by berry_nutty_tart 2

hese medicine molecules prevent breakdown of di and poly saccharides and thereby prevent their absorption into the blood. Therefore theoretically they can prevent energy absorption from carbohydrate sources. But have they been ever evaluated for obesity control?

2007-03-03 01:39:11 · 3 answers · asked by Venkateswara Rao K 2

Someone at work told me this, and that is why coffee does not get me too wired. I tend to reheat the coffee, cup by cup, in the microwave, rather than keeping it hot for long periods in the pot.

2007-03-03 01:24:14 · 11 answers · asked by coffee_lover 1

choices:

1. to determine if an allele is dominant or recessive
2. to determine the importance of of genotype or phenotype
3. to determine if an individual is homozygous or heterozygous
4. to determine if segregation or independent assortment occurred

2007-03-03 01:08:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-03 00:51:15 · 2 answers · asked by gaya 1

1. they have different genes
2. different genes are activated
3. the dna of their mitochondria is different
4. there are special genes in the cytoplasm which causes this

2007-03-03 00:28:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

a condition called acromegaly causes certain bones in adults to grow larger and thicker. which endocrine gland causes it?

choices:

1. pancreas
2, pituitary
3. thymus
4. thyroid

2007-03-02 23:57:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 23:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by John 1

choices:

1. bleeding occurs
2. there is no effect
3. more blood circulates
4. less blood circulates

2007-03-02 23:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-03-02 21:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by capri3161 1

Which structures form the boundaries of these cavities?
i can't find the answer for this Q ?
which structures form the boundaries of these cavities ?
1- carnial 2- vertebral
3- thoracic 4- abdomino pelvic

2007-03-02 21:19:01 · 1 answers · asked by Nini 1

I need an outline to Join A colledge of Computer Science

2007-03-02 18:36:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Your heart is racing and you are alone

2007-03-02 17:57:42 · 8 answers · asked by sjackson0825 1

I am michael from Ngeria west africa.I need an asnwer to this question.could be from a doctor or anybody but i need a clear answer

2007-03-02 17:50:29 · 3 answers · asked by youngpimp83 1

I am michael from Ngeria west africa.I need an asnwer to this question.could be from a doctor or anybody but i need a clear answer

2007-03-02 17:49:54 · 5 answers · asked by youngpimp83 1

i was in hospital last year,broke my leg.on admission my wife brought all the tablets i was on and gave them to the admitting staff.three days after surgery i had a medical emergency.we later found out that for the three days i was in hospital not one of my medications were given.i was told i could have died .if my wife did not bring the pill subject up.i saw my local doctor after discharge to ask what could be done,he told me to forget it.medical staff just close up,when it come to errors.my wife rang a lawyer who said she could do nothing.she could take our money.but we would never win.we got an apologetic letter from the hospital,but did not admit fault.how do these people get away with this.

2007-03-02 17:38:39 · 3 answers · asked by fatdadslim 6

2007-03-02 17:20:08 · 3 answers · asked by Rockfan 1

what are some different types of medical specialists that focus on just basically one area of the body? i will give the best answer to the person who provides the most, thank you!!

2007-03-02 16:41:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i will be studying immunology next semester, and i want to read up abit cos i'm doing some work in an immunology lab. can anyone provide soem really good easy to understand sites for immunology?

note: it needs to be idiot-proof cos i kno nuts about the subject. including IF staining, antibody, GST tags adn so on.

2007-03-02 15:15:59 · 5 answers · asked by nobodyknowsme™ 5

How do you know if someone has ADD???

2007-03-02 14:36:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is there any medical problem the donor have that might make the surgury a dangerous one for the donor but he still can choose to donate it. Which means, is there any surgery that might have a greater negative impact on the donor than the patient?
Or is there any complication that might cause the donor to go into a coma?
And is there a condition whereby blood keep flowing out of wounds unless treated by professional?

2007-03-02 14:31:52 · 10 answers · asked by 2Y 1

I have never been an in-patient at a hospital and I am having surgery in a couple weeks. I was just wondering what it is like to be in the hospital over-night. My doctor guessed it would probably be like 3-5 nights.

2007-03-02 14:26:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous