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High Blood Pressure.......?

2009-10-13T21:24:00.003-07:00

Hi everyone......
Well the other day the Red Cross was at my school having a blood drive. At first I had no intentions on donating blood, then something came over me to just go ahead and do it. So I filled out all of the paperwork, they pricked my finger, took my temp. and then went to take my blood pressure. When the nurse was done taking it, she just looked at me and then called another nurse that was across the room to come check it. I guess she thought she must have read it wrong or something. So after taking it again she told the first nurse what she got and it was a tad bit below what the first nurse got. They both just looked at me and said "Oh you can't donate blood, your blood pressure is through the roof. You need to go to the doctors, asap" It was like 140/111!!!!
Now for the past 4 months or so whenever I go to a store that has a blood pressure machine, I take it. It's been prehypertension. Is this normal? I'm only 28 yrs. old, I weight 130 lbs.. I'm 5'5.
Answer:
That is high, especially the bottom number, which is the one that matters most. You need to get it under control or it can cause a heart attack. Salt (aka sodium) will raise your blood pressure too so a low salt diet and EXERCISE helps...so does losing weight if you are heavy.BP meds keep it in the normal range which keeps your heart healthy. Talk to your doctor but don't let the years go by...I've known lots of people drop dead long before 40.

Anyone at any age can develop hypertension. You really ought to go to a doctor. Untreated hypertension is more damaging to your body than most medications to treat it. Alot of people are on medications with no problems whatsoever. Your heart can enlarge, you can have a stroke, heart attack, vascular and kidney damage from leaving it untreated. So, don't deny the problem anymore, get it under treatment. sometimes doctors opt to treat with very strict diet, and then add a diuretic to start. They are learning that it's even better to keep blood pressures more strictly under 120/80. So, what are you waiting for.

No. It isn't normal. You need to see a doctor. Even though you may be an average weight and height, it's possible that you have high cholesteral and high blood pressure. It happens. Go see a doctor and see what they say. It more then likely is an easy fix, but you need to be checked out. High blood pressure can cause problems like stroke and heart attack. It can effect even simple functions of the body, and can cause early breakdown of your veins and arteries. Go get checked out and make sure everything is fine.

hypertension is most often refered to as the silent disease, based on its insidious effects. conversely, a high reading obtained for three consecutives reads is a determining factor for hypertension. based on your scenario presented, activities such as moderate exertion, smoking, underlying illness, dietary regimes and or familial traitrs could predispose one to high blood pressure. what you need to do is to pay a visit to your GP/NP and discuss your health as it relates to hypertension.

It is unusual for someone your age to have such high blood pressure, and it places you at a high risk for all sorts of problems. It would be a good idea to have a checkup with your doctor, and figure out how you can lower your blood pressure. You may need medicine to lower your BP.

The nurse should have explained to you that you are on the verge of a stroke! Stroke is one of the biggest killers of people. Go to the doctor immediatley. It' no joke.

If you want some good information on blood pressure visit this website which I found very informative and useful.
http://ailments.in/hypertension.html...

High blood pressure question.....?

2009-10-13T21:24:00.002-07:00

I've had kinda high blood pressure for about a year now. It's usually between 135 and 150 on the top part. How long does it take for your blood pressure to do something serious to your body like give you heart failure or something like that? I'm 20 by the way.
Answer:
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It's an ongoing process, but it's not healthy to have high blood pressure, period. You might first try diet and exercise, which you'll find helps your blood pressure and makes you feel better in general. Medicine can also make a dramatic difference if diet/exercise aren't sufficient. Depending on whether you pressures are closer to 150 or 135 most of the time, your doc might prescribe you something. The first-line meds are pretty cheap and harmless.

It seems high to me for your age. Have you been to a doctor? Better have a check up to be sure. You might be prescribed medication to lower it.

Provided there isn't some underlying disease causing you high blood pressure, at your age, it can be brought down very rapidly (within a month or two) by proper diet and regular exercise if you are not over-weight. It takes a little longer if you are over-weight, since blood pressure is related to weight and it takes a little while to shed pounds safely. If you did nothing but started taking a 20 minute walk everyday, you would probably begin to see some results in as little as 2 weeks.

Hello. I'm 23 with blood pressure problems also I'm a nurse practitioner. You have to go on for years in order for your blood pressure to get like really out of wack and also for u to get a heart attack or stroke.
Also if u don't want to get on any medications try eatting 2 bananas a day don't over do it. To much is not good for u. Eat something with magnesium in a day. Also take fish oil but make sure u get the one that has all of the toxic out of them. Make sure u eat 3 meals a day. Drink well. Keep ya stress under control as well as anxiety.The fish oil helps with mood and alot of other things.Well these time and days I guess your not to young for anything. Because I had mines every since I was 19.lol
I just got on something at 21. Girl,don't let no one scare u up about high blood pressure u can live with it.

Hiccups?????

2009-10-13T21:24:00.001-07:00

how do you get rid of them
Answer:
1) Taking baby sips of something to drink
2)1 teaspoon of peanut butter
3) half a teaspoonful of suger
4) holding your breath for about 20 seconds
Any one of these should help. Good Luck!

I have a trick that always works: drinking half cup of fresh lime juice.

recent article in st. petersburg times, fl 04/02/07 (I think) about a teen who had continuous hiccups for 37 days was cured by one hypnosis session. what has always worked for me is to hold my breath for as long as possible - to the point where I feel faint. If you cheat a little, then it may not work. Drinking a large glass of water will prevent you from breathing - it works for me.

hold your breath for about 10 seconds. then it should go away. or drink a glass of warm water

try this, it worked on everyone I know who has tried it - it's easy and it works pretty fast - http://www.nohiccups.com - good luck

Lay down flat on your back and relax all the way from your head to your toes! This always works for me and my kids. When they were babies I would lay them flat, hold their arms over their heads and sing them a little gentle song to relax them, worked every time!
Oh, and if my kids are yelling in the backround I usually have to go find somewhere quiet! and when I'm in the car I just put my head back against the seat and relax, sometimes I take a few deep breathes to help. Good luck!

Hi..........i am suffering with dark circles and also pigmentation on upper eye lid.pl help.thank you.?

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I do take lots of raw vegetables,drink plenty of water,sleep for 6 hours,still the problem persist.pl note this problem is not heridetery in my case.Pl help.
Answer:
if u suffering constipation,gas..try to get rid of these things instead of spending on creams .....or i think plastic surgery may be useful

the dark circles you can use Preperation H cream, Tea Bag's , Cold Spoons, these are all said to help with bags and dark circles.

you said you get six hours of sleep!!! you need AT LEAST 8 hours!! you SHOULD REALLY BE GETTING 10-12 hours A NITE

make your whole face black....so tht your dark circle is not notice by anyone

Hormones. May need to talk with your doctor.

if you have pigmentation around your eyelid it is best for you to seek treatment with a dermatologist ... pigmentation does not goes off easily .. you may want to try hydroquinone 4% cream which you can get at a pharmacist..heard that its useful on long term.. anyway the best you can do is to prevent them from worsening apply sunblock constantly and avoid sun exposure and heat as much as possible... good luck

Sleep for 8 1/2 hrs on an average every week and you should not have dark circles after three months. In fact, they should start getting better from the first week itself. Side by side, do pranayam from a yoga instructor and do it for 45 minutes every day in the morning(preferably) in the open or in the evening.

There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11...If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water %26 stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath %26 let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K %26 Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01...

use garamycin eye drops arount the circles for fifteen I hope it will disappear

Hi, I have small warts on end of my shaft. I take it they are genital warts.?

2009-10-13T21:23:00.003-07:00

I live in Spain. I went to Chemist and asked for condylox and aldara but they told me they dont have them?!
Can anyone help me out? maybee a different product?
Thanks
Answer:
I know you don't want to go to the Doctor, but you really need to set your fears aside. 80% of the population will have an hpv breakout at least once in their lives. Don't worry, your doctor will not judge you.Trying to burn these off yourself could take a long time, not to mention you could end up just making them spread around.Hpv is usally high risk for contraction, I cannot ugre you enough to please see your doctor. Your doctor also will be able to help you with any questions and concerns you may have about this as hpv is a life time commitment, even if you never do have another outbreak, there will always be potential that you can be contagious.

There is no cure for genital warts.

See a doctor.......

yes it is HPV. I would go online and see about getting some medicine. There is no cure though

Try seeing a Doctor?

burn them off with a red hot knife

Try dipping it in french onion dip Works every time.

I would ask for Valtrex. They prescribe for genital herpes and it also works for HPV/genital warts.

Hi is there any way I can change the colour of my eyes ??

2009-10-13T21:23:00.002-07:00

Am not sure if you can, just wanted to know, not that I want to?? thanks.
Answer:
The only way is to use coloured contact lenses

a doubt it...except for coloured contact lenses...there cool

yeah coloured contact lenses look for them on the net also available from opticians i think

Contact lenses

yeh you can go to your opticions and get coloured contact lenses not that expensive and very kool

colored contac lenses but they don't look natural

Get them boxed.

coloured contact lenses

coloured contact lenses! i wear them all the time and they only cost arond 拢20:00 a pair.

you cant naturaly change the color of your eyes yet you can artificialy by geting different color contacts I have green eyes naturaly so I dont want to change mine ^^

You can get different colour contact lenses and have any colour eyes you want although blue contacts on brown colour eyes don't seem to look that natural.

coloured contact lenses, that are for normal sight

You could buy contacts, I think that would be a little safer than changing them permanently. I don't think that can be done anyway, there wouldn't be much call for it either!

contact lenses?

You can buy coloured contact lenses

contact lenses

Contact lenses

Buy coloured contact lenses

Coloured Contact Lenses

Colored contacts are the only way I know of but they're really cool. You can get different designs as well as colors. Imagine having cat eyes or a spiral in place of an iris. I've even seen some that had smiley faces on them. :)

Buy colour contact lenses!

go to an optomotrist and tell them you want coloured contacts and theyll get the right prescription (like glass thickness whateva) for u. paris hilton actually natually haz brown eyes but she wears blue coloured contacts

Buy coloured contact lenses, you can buy them from opticians to change your mood.

Dear Abi***Surgically, NO!!, but you can go to your optometrist and buy coloured contact lenses. Can you imagine us having a set of two eyeballs, each set a different colour, and changing them every morning!!!hee! hee! and very eeeeeeeeeeeeeerie!!! maybe we should make a horror movie..luv
peppa-ann

I got my mothers eyes..
..I keep them in a tin by the side of the bed.

Colour contact lenses

Not unless as suggested you get coloured contact lenses.

Hi I have been prescribed Doxycycline?

2009-10-13T21:23:00.001-07:00

This is to hopefully help with pain in my eye. On the packet it says not to expose my skin to direct sunlight. Does this include my face? What will happen to me if I can't stay out of the sun?
Answer:
You can get a sunburn very quickly with doxycycline. If you will be outside put a sunscreen or sunblock on your face and back of hands. A sunblock like zinc oxide is best since it will not let any sunlight past.

Yes this means your face. It simply means you need to wear sunsreen on any body part that is exposed when you go outside but you should already be doing that anyway. Doxycycline makes you more sensitive to the suns harmful rays so use a sunscreen.

Hi I have been prescribed Doxycycline?

2009-10-13T21:23:00.000-07:00

Hi i ejaculate daily...sometimes ones in two days and i have glaucoma in eyes my quastion is?

2009-10-13T21:22:00.002-07:00

the quastion is because i ejaculate too much or i should'nt do this please help
Answer:
If ejaculation caused bad eyesight most men would be walking around with a dog guiding them. There is no connection between ejaculation and eyesight...none.

The two are not related and have nothing to do with each other. Go do whatever makes you happy. : DThere are many causes for glaucoma....ejaculation is NOT one of them,

You can ejaculate several times daily and having glaucoma has nothing to do with Ejaculation.You should still see a doctor. http://www.aoa.orgGlaucoma: is an eye disease in which the internal pressure in your eyes increases enough to damage the nerve fibers in your optic nerve and cause vision loss. The increase in pressure happens when the passages that normally allow fluid in your eyes to drain become clogged or blocked. The reasons that the passages become blocked are not known.
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. It most often occurs in people over age 40. People with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans, and those who are very nearsighted or diabetic are at a higher risk of developing the disease.
The most common type of glaucoma develops gradually and painlessly, without symptoms. A rarer type occurs rapidly and its symptoms may include blurred vision, loss of side vision, seeing colored rings around lights and pain or redness in the eyes.
Glaucoma cannot be prevented, but if diagnosed and treated early, it can be controlled. Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored. That is why the American Optometric Association recommends annual eye examinations for people at risk for glaucoma (your doctor may, depending on your condition, recommend more frequent examinations). A comprehensive optometric examination will include a tonometry test to measure the pressure in your eyes; an examination of the inside of your eyes and optic nerves; and a visual field test to check for changes in central and side vision.
The treatment for glaucoma includes prescription eye drops and medicines to lower the pressure in your eyes. In some cases, laser treatment or surgery may be effective in reducing pressure.

"Keep doing that and you'll go blind!"Yeah, right:-)The world would be peopled by blind men.

THANKS for sharing!

Glaucoma has to do with your eyes, and ejaculation does not interfere with your eyesight at all. Please relax, and enjoy yourself in the manner that your confortable with. If your concerned about it please see your doctor.

Hi i am having dark circles please tell me the suggestions how to controll?

2009-10-13T21:22:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Slice a potato n place it on ur eyes when u go to sleep. Wipe the starch on ur eyes whenever u feel like. This will slowly avoid the dark circles. It works for sure.Good wishes ! :-)

I guess I'll assume you mean dark circles under your eyes? The way I deal with them is to take vitamins. I know it's crazy, but if you don't eat right, you'll get dark circles. :)

take some kisses by your girl friend /wife every day

Dark circles where? Under your eyes or any where else? External application will not solve your problem. Better consult a homeopathy doctor who will study the symptom and treat.

try drinking at least 1 and half litres of water per day, sleep well at regular times and stress can also be a part of it, do exercise in open air

home remedies for dark circles-
* take 1 teaspoon tomato juice,1/2 teaspoon lemon juice a pinch of tumericpowder and a little gram flour(besan) make a paste and apply . leave for 10 minutes and wash off.
*drink tomato juice with a few mint leave , little lemon juice and salt.
* soak cotton wool in cucumber or potato juice and apply around the eyes. you will see a change in 2-3 weeks.

Even i get this when i think more or when im worried.................plz stop thinking and try to keep a cucumber slice on ur eyes............

Hi I am 37yrs married I have a problem of snoring and that effects my wife during sleep.pl help me out.?

2009-10-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

Answer:
I am 68 and I snore. I have no problem. Try changing positions, and use hard pillows. Drink more water before you go to bed. Have a fruit and always think, what if I snore, and sleep off. Practise this for 15 days. you will get good results.Good luck.

My husband has these special ear plugs that he uses for work, get her some of those. He cant hear anything.

if you are overweight, you need to lose weight; if not, try to exercise more and go to bed early.

try using some breath right strips. it will open up your nasal passages and help you breath through your nose so you dont snore.you can get them at most department stores or any pharmacy

Have you tried any of the Breathe Rite strips? Ive' heard they work quite well. Otherwise, my older brother just had a surgical procedure performed. It's worked wonders for him, but I'm not sure if it's something you want to proceed at this time.

Snoring is cause by the position you are in when you sleep but also by your weight. Try exercising and losing weight if you have some extra. Also try to sleep on your side as opposed to your back. Make sure you have a good pillow.
Snoring also occurs when you are too deep asleep, and this might lead to the fatal sleep apnea. Are you the one catching yourself snoring or does she tell you the next morning ? If you are the one catching yourself it's a good sign you are aware and awake when it happens but if not, that's dangerous. And you might want to talk to a doctor about it. Most likely you just need to work on the first couple of points I outlined to you and not worry bout any health issue ..but keep monitoring the issue.

Have you been checked for sleep apnea? That's a serious disease that makes you stop breathing while snoring.
If you are a snorer, you HAVE to get checked for it ASAP.
You can have a stroke or die in your sleep, or fall asleep at anytime (like at the wheel) and not know and have a terrible accident. If you love your family, just go get checked. It doesn't hurt to be checked! They just watch you sleep. Then they treat your snoring. See a doctor!

See a doctor when you snore you stop breathing intermittently,if this gets bad enough it can lead to heart attack,because of lack of oxygen,maybe not now ,but it should be controlled.

Sleep in the other room, i know that it sounds mean but this might be the only why that she can get her rest.

Are you a drinker? If so quit drinkin, that will cut back on the snoring.

if ur wife really loves u a lot then she vud nt mind ur snoring or 4 dat matter anything u do, if she does mind then she is nt in love vit u, so dont worry abt it

reduce weight.
ask wife to be co operative.

Hi how do you deal with unprofessional nurses who treat techs badly who works in dialysis?

2009-10-13T21:21:00.003-07:00

In dialysis you as a technician has to set up machines for nurses, do chlorine chlorimine tests, the nurses do not know how to do this test required by state. They just give medications. Now this is not found in the policy and procedure manual, but it is a core that the nurses give the techs everyday to do. You have to set the machines for the nurses and yourself, then do the water testing whisch includes the chlorimine. This is a dangerous test, why are techs doing it. I'd like to kow if the state recomends that the technicians do such a job.
the techs has no license for this and it is not in the policy and procedure manual.
Answer:
These people are treating you as a non equal.
you are being BULLIED
tell them this... I do mean tell them.
My job is equally important as yours
I have observed you being unprofessional with some of our co-workers. if you continue to behave in this manner I will be forced to report you to the union rep.(or boss if you are in a right to work state) Nobody wants to screw with the union.
not even a self righteous nurse
the union will also address your other questions
e-mail me directly if you need to

Does that mean you feel they don't appreciate your job? Well, if that is it, Remember that verse of Desiderata that said "Keep good relations with the rest of people, whenever it is possible" and "Listen even to the ignorant, they have their own truth"

That would be something that you should direct to the company or hospital group or university that run or provide staffing to the facility.Every state is different,state board's of nursing require different scope of practice for the RN's in that state.Dialysis tech's are the same,each state requires different levels of education and scope of practice.Take care. SW RNP

It looks like there are two issues here: you feel unappreciated and you think chloramine checks are dangerous.Well, let's get the chloramine test out of the way. I don't know what you were told, but there is nothing unsafe about it, unless you decide to snack on the chemical reagent. That's not to say it's not an IMPORTANT test to do. At our clinic, although the techs are the ones who do the test, everyone is trained to be able to do it.As for being unappreciated, that is an issue to bring up with your facility/nurse manager. It is a serious problem that needs to be resolved before techs start quiting. One thing that I think helps with that in my area is that before a nurse can start working in a dialysis facility, he/she first gets trained on doing the technicians' job. I think this helps them appreciate what we do for them, and also when we're short staffed, it means the nurses can step in and help.Not every clinic is like this, but at our clinic we try to foster a team atmosphere (I know how cheesy that sounds). If anyone needs help, just step in and help. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. We used to have people work at our clinic who didn't like to help others, and they basically didn't feel like they belonged and quit, which may seem harsh, but was good for the team. A big part of that is having nurses who are part of the team and help out. On your part, it would help not to be so negative about certain job duties.

Hi again, another excema questions for you guys..?

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As you may know I suffer from Atopic Excema, most of the time it is under control. However, I have been on 3 trips to Portugal over the past few months and my excema has broken out something chronic. I have taken trips over the past 14 months (my partner lives out there) and my skin has been fine. Help!!! I need to find out what is causing the new irritation:-(.I have changed all I know..washing powder, sheets, duvet, pillows..all non allergenic etc. Any more suggestions..?
Answer:
Probably the trips are triggering stress. You can't not go on the trips so you will just have to manage the condition as best you can, with perhaps a low-grade tranquilizer from your GP. Think too about what you are eating as several foods can contribute to it. Have you eliminated eg dairy and /or wheat products for a few days? I think you need to do some research on the internet and work out what foods suit you. Finally, as stated earlier, the sun is excellent for eczema but you must wear a very high sp factor as your skin is already very sensitive.

i know this may not help, but did you hire a car? i myself have this problem mainly on my hands and i found out that it was the car steering wheel!!! i now have a cover and havent had a problem in ages, i have the same trouble with rubber gloves so obviously its a latex thing.

I haven't read any of your other post but I suffer it also. I have found my triggers are certain types of clothing. I can not wear any type of wool or rayon. I try to stick with cotton clothing and if I have to wear something else I always have a layer of cotton underneath. My home solutions are to scrub my body with one of those green or blue scrubbers you use for dishes and then I moisturize with a good moisturizer. Sun light and tanning beds are another great source of prevention.

When your out there bath in the sea the pure salt water will take it away it worked for me when i went to ibzai in 2004 and ive never had it back, theres something in the sea water that heals it

I have eczema also. Mine is triggered by stress. If you're emotional about going on your trips maybe that's what triggering it. Unfortunately my son has it also. His is aggrevated whenever he's around anyone that's been smoking. Hope this helps. Good luck

The cause of excema is not known but aggravating factors include hands that are in constant contact with soap and water, harsh household products and some vegetable juices. If a physician does not specify a particular regimen, Arbonne has some recommendations that might alleviate some of your discomfort. Although it sounds silly, the ABC (Arbonne Baby Care) line is perfect as it is the most sensitive, pure, safe, and beneficial to your skin. People with skin conditions have tried these products and experienced amazing results. The products are formulated without chemicals, dyes, fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol, wax, acetone, etc. They also have a great intelligence conditioning oil and rejuvenating cream that can be used whenever you feel it's necessary to relieve the discomfort and itching. I would be happy to send you a free sample if you would be open to giving it a try. Good luck.

My oldest child has this problem. I use a mild steroid cream when outbreaks are really bad!!Most severe outbreaks happen in the winter!! I use Utter Cream on the affected parts and he find it really soothing. In the winter try to cover up as best as you can!!As for laundry soap, I use Sunlight Sensitive!! I find Tide and Cheer to be too perfume and harsh!! But this is going to be something you have for life, one thing, warm weather seems to clear it all up!! My son is eczema free in the summer!

Even though you dont suffer breakouts all the time, you should still be using an emollient every day to prevent these breakouts, as it will stop your skin drying out. (I use doublebase)
The doc should be prescribing you to have it all the time, plus hydrocortisone for any breakouts. Also get the doc to prescribe you an emollient wash to use on your body instead of soap. (I use Oilatum)

Hey, Proactive Skin Solution, I need success stories if you use it, want to get to know it?

2009-10-13T21:21:00.001-07:00

I'm looking to change face cleaner and care products, and I want to know if Proactive solution is a good product! :)
Answer:
It's actually really amazing. I have suffered from acne for as long as I can remember. I started using it at 26 and I haven't turned back. I use the 3 part system, the refining mask, the 15spf moisturizer, and their foundation (medicated.) It gets expensive, but I am so much more confident.

well they have a equate brand of proactive and i think it works the best for me its called acne free and its only 20$ at walmart try it says clears up in three days yea and it does you gotta use it day and nite but keep using it dont stop i think it works for me...

I am a new user of proactiv solution...it works!!! I started seeing results after a week %26 a half.
i definitely suggest tryin it

Yes it works. You have to really stick with it though. It's not a super fast acne clearer-uper but you do notice the gradual change in your face. It's also rumored that once you stop using it your Acne starts to come back, however thats due to you changing your face product and most likely not following a daily steady routine with "in sync" products. I suggest you give proactive a try, if you get new acne the first week you use it, dont worry! It's just bringing the acne thats already there to the surface.
It does get quite pricey after a while and there are many imitations that work just as well. They have "Klear Action" and "Acne Free". None of them work extremely fast but if you stick with it you WILL see results! Good luck!

It's the only thing that has worked for my kids. They have been using it for many years.

Hey this is importants so please proper answers only?

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hi there ive recently been diagnosed with "Chrones Desiese" and i will probably be unable to work soon due to this and im been told by a few friends that i should be intitled to D.L.A is this true plz respond thanks(sorry about the spelling mistakes)
Answer:
No, most of what you have said is not correct. Firstly Crohn's disease varies immensely in severity, and you are most likely to be able to continue work in all but the most revere cases!Secondly the disease has no specific DHSS category and any benefits you were or were not entitled to would simply reflect your ' sickness level ' at the time, same as anyone else who gets ill.

check out the uk government website www.gov.uk.

The only people who can really tell you are the benefits agency. See http://www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/hb5/dla/d... and to make a claim online, go to http://www.dwp.gov.uk/eservice/...

Absolutely you should be entitled if it prevents you from working, It'll mean a few forms to fill out but speak to someone at the benefit office, if they're any good!!! sometimes they can be really helpful, depending on the level of debilitation you may be entitled to other benefits such as SDLA, (although this may not be in your case) or mobility allowance, in severe cases attendance allowance to pay for a carer. Good Luck with everything, hope things go your way.

In medicine, a chronic disease is a disease that is long-lasting or recurrent. The term chronic describes the course of the disease, or its rate of onset and development. A chronic course is distinguished from a recurrent course; recurrent diseases relapse repeatedly, with periods of remission in between. As an adjective, chronic can refer to a persistent and lasting medical condition. Chronicity is usually applied to a condition that lasts more than three months.The definition of a disease or causative conditon may depend on the disease being chronic, and the term will often appear in the description:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic hepatitis
Chronic leukemia
Chronic arthritis
POTS

My daughter had chrones disease, and the doctor told her it was from severe head trama. She shut the trunk lid on her head. It lasted several months, but it healed itself. If it does not heal, all you can do is apply and see if you are entitled.

Whatever government agency that deals with long term disability is going to want to hear the diagnosis directly from your doctor (as far as any payable benefits are concerned).The prognosis for Crohn's disease is that, with proper treatment, you will likely lead a fairly normal life with occasional flareups. This is based on the article in the link below:

you can apply. the worst that can happen is they say no.

no this differ in severity, but if this will stop you from working then you should be entitle of sickness benefit.

Hey i got this white looking zit on the side of my lips and i got picture day tommorow.WHAT SHOULD I DO?

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Answer:
Okay, when I was in high school and I'd get a white head, I'd soak a cottonball in rubbing alcohol and use a band-aid to keep it on the zit before I'd go to bed. In the morning, it'd be like a miracle.

pop it if its white only if its white or you will make a scar!

If you have picture day tomorrow, I would cover the white spot with your make up. If you mess with it, you will make it pink/red. It will be more noticable in a photo if you have a red spot that you tried to cover with make up vs, a raised white bump that you covered with makeup.As soon as you get home from school, you should wash your make up off, take a clean needle or pin and just poke a small hole in the skin keeping all that white stuff in and then wash the zit with warm water and facial clenser. This will get rid of all that white stuff that is supposed to come out without causing red marks/scabs from squeezing it.

You should apply a hot facecloth on it and they try to squeeze it gently.Try not to mess with it to much you could make it worse. The hot water should help bring it to a head.
Good Luck

Hey evrybdy.i relly-relly need help..desperately..pls help.how do i get rid of my pimples?i really desperate?

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Answer:
you should start on your daily diet, try to avoid having spicy and fried meals, eat more vegetables, fruits and plain foods. try exercised once or twice a week, and sleep early!!! its better to sleep before 12p.m. daily.

go to a dermatologist.

Hey my friend, go to www.proactiv.com is the answer for acne. Proactiv Solution-3 step system, renewing cleanser, revitalizing toner, repairing lotion. Proactiv says :"Proactiv Solution is a Combination Therapy庐 acne management system - it combines prescription-grade ingredients in a system that works together to heal and prevent acne. Developed by two Stanford-trained dermatologists, this unique acne fighting system combines finely milled benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, and our special formulation. These ingredients gently exfoliate your skin, unplug your pores, attack acne-causing bacteria, and soothe inflammation.Many of the acne medications you buy at the store are "spot treatments," designed primarily to get rid of existing acne, one pimple at a time, with harsh creams that can cause redness or irritation. Gentle and effective, doctor-developed Proactiv Solution is designed to be used on the whole face (or acne-prone area) every day. It gets rid of existing acne - and proactively helps prevent future breakouts before they even surface on your skin. And since it's formulated with soothing botanicals like allantoin, panthenol, aloe and chamomile, it leaves your skin feeling healthy and hydrated... instead of dry and flaky.

Proactiv Solution's unique formulations work together to knock out acne in 3 easy steps:Renewing Cleanser: gently exfoliates your pores and allows the benzoyl peroxide to penetrate.Revitalizing Toner: helps unclog your pores and remove dead skin cells.Repairing Lotion: allows delivery of benzoyl peroxide deep into your pores to attack acne-causing bacteria at the source.

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Drink plenty of water for about three months (whatever amount is good for your height and weight).

read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies on this site

eye redness drops take the red out and if u ice it for awhile it usually smallens it!

Hey Dr Frank - whats the first early symptoms of lung cancer?

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can you get asbestosis from coming into contact with it just once? I was digging out a foundation when i came across a big pile of it someone had buried years ago - it was loose pipe cladding asbestos and I must have breathed in loads of it before I realised what it was - any advice?
Answer:
Your risks are very small with one exposure. I am assuming that you are a non-smoker. If you do smoke that is going to give you the biggest risk.If the source of the asbestos is known, i.e. the company involved, it is worth getting a check up and a chest X-ray now, and getting your GP to record the incident in your records, on the minute chance that you should get a problem years from now.First symptom of lung cancer is probably resistant cough, anyone whose cough has been present for 4 weeks or more should be chest x-rayed again.Your risk is greater if you were exposed to large amounts of it from an early age for a very long period of time. But there are some cases that say they have no history of any heavy exposure to asbestos.You are looking at a minuscule statistical risk, perhaps 20 years + from now.

You will need to see your doctor who should send you for a scan.Good Luck

hard coughing

See a doctor. Now. Im the meantime, some of the symptoms are as follows:
chest wall pain
pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung
shortness of breath
wheezing, hoarseness, or cough
abdominal pain
ascites, or an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen
a mass in the abdomen
problems with bowel function
weight loss
blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
low blood sugar level
pleural effusion
pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
severe ascites
respiratory failure

you would be very unlucky.years ago asbestos was heavily used in the motor trade i breathed in dust from brake linings and clutch linings regularly and my lungs are o k

go and see your dr asap! They will be able to examine you (listen to your chest etc.) and refer you to a specialist - Doc F can't do that without seeing you in person. Hope you're ok. Btw you can email Dr Frank directly through answers by clicking on his name and following the link that says email on it if he has enabeled emails. Good luck xx

I would get myself checked out like yesterday asbestos it is lethal get down there now I remember when I was at school secondary the whole school had to be moved to a different site to be taught while they closed down my school to sought the problem so don,t take any chances sort it out !!!!!!!!!! urgent like.

Hey Docs, I need help with a sinus infection.?

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Well, alot of sinus infections. I had 3 sinus infections in the winter two years ago, was diagnosed with mono, got better, got two sinus infections last winter, and I'm on my second this winter. Is there anything I can do? I'm on Amoxil but it's not working as well as it should. I just want them to stop.
Answer:
Since it's all centered in your head where the sinuses meet your airway, you might try a saline nasal RINSE (not a spray) A full warm water saline rinse goes in one nostril and out the other. It draws out all the gunk and shrinks the tissue (like swimming in the ocean). You can do this before, during, and after your infections as a symptom reliever and as a WASH to prevent future infections.The buffered salt doesn't 'sting' as much as plain salt water. You can use a new method like Nasopure, or the vintage, NetipotYou can do this a often as you like with no bad side effects.You don’t need a prescription for this therapy. So if you live in a state like mine, they’ve pretty much “outlawed” sudafed medicine. Drug-free is really the way to go on a frequent-use basis.

I'm no doc..but quit smoking, or you might need a cat scan to see if u need sinus surgery, to stop them from coming back

sinuses are funny as they do not get a very good blood supply to bring in the 'good guys' to fight off infection...you may need a CT scan of the sinuses to see if your osteo-medial complex is patent...this is what helps the sinuses to drain...if it is not patent..then you may need to have it opened...
antibiotics have shown little promise in curing sinus infections...
make sure that you limit dairy products (milk fats make the snots thicker and harder to get rid of), steam at night (vaporizer) after a hot steamy shower to open things up and get them to drain...and plenty of clear liquids to help keep things from gumming up...
thank goodness you don't smoke as that will help cause more trouble
good luck

Herpes! Can you get it when there is no outbreak from that person?

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how long after will signs show? Im soooo stupid. Have to wait til monday for a blood test. Please help! Its been two weeks and no signs!
Answer:
After exposure to the virus, a 2 to 20 day incubation period ensues followed by the primary genital herpes outbreak. Only 50% of those infected will have significant enough symptoms to know they are infected, so you might not even show any signs.Symptoms of primary genital herpes may include fever, headache, and muscle aches followed 3 days later by the classical rash (pictured) of painful blisters and ulcerations of the skin where the infection occurred.

Yes you can. It could be weeks, months, or even years before you have an outbreak.

yes

Pray you don't have that is attacks the immune system,there's no cure,it's little red blisters on genitals.they are painful,you feel tired,more when you have herpes.It can lay dormant.It is a virus.
Comes from Chicken Pox.Good Luck

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS U can !!! But they should let you know if they are taking medication for that, even if they have no sign of an outbreak. They owe that to u if they are going to have sex with you.

Yes, you can be infected even if the person is not showing signs of an outbreak.

Yes, they do not need to be in an outbreak- signs can never show they virus can lay dormant in your body and never actually "show" - BUT you can still spread it to someone else! If you think you have been exposed- get tested!!!!

Herpes or yeast infection??

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last time i sleeped with anyone was last october and i notced lil white bumps on the botom of my penis it doesnt hurt never had anything comig out my penis or pain or itching.no puss or a scab resulted and now i have one very very liltle bump the color of my skin you would have to look very close to see it the person i sleeped with said she got tested twice one in nov and then again in dec when i told her and she said she came back clean shes a nurse so i beleave her could that have been a yeast infection i am not circumsized and i heard it could take longer for me to heal of a yeast infection. i really dont think i cought anything up to this point ive been clean. i havent had any head achs or flu like syptoms so i think im good any advise or thougts?
Answer:
My husband had the same thing happen to him, I'm 9 months pregnant, and get checked often. The bumps or sores that come along with herpes are painful, also they come in stages. First they are little red bumps over the course of a few weeks, they crust over or form a scab and heal. His don't hurt either, from what the doc said and what I've read they are just bumps or pimples. I would still go to a doctor, and get checked they could have a treatment for it, but most likley they won't. Don't worry though.

sounds to me u'v got both them bad boys

sexual transmission: Candida can be transmitted between people by direct contact, and so can be considered a sexually-transmitted disease. a yeast-infected woman who has unprotected sex with a man can infect her lover, treat her own infection, and then get reinfected next time she has sex with him. if you or your lover has an active infection you should be extra-careful to follow the safer sex guidelines until you are sure both of you are infection-free. during an infection or while being treated, refrain from vaginal intercourse, wash your hands or change your gloves in between touching your own crotch and your partner's, and keep those sex toys really really clean
the most common symptom is irritation and soreness of the head of the penis. apparently it can itch like crazy, too. yeah, men can get a discharge, including that clumpy nasty white stuff. also, the head of the penis may turn reddish or get little blistery things.
i haven't heard of it smelling like anything, but if you can smell yeast, you better bet you should get your boy some treatment.
symptoms can be perilously close to those of genital herpes: little red itchy bumps are not uncommon with penile yeast infections. if you aren't absolutely certain, go see a doctor for testing and diagnosis 20 percent of the people who have herpes do not know they have it,and it can be passed orally,and sexually
if your partner or you had a recent cold sore, having oral sex can give your partner the virus,

Herpes or infection?

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hi, i just got back from the doctor today because i recently got some really bad sores and bumps (Down there) i am a girl BTW. and she told me that she is like 90% sure i have herpes. I am only 16 years old. and i have never ever ever ever had intercourse, oral or ANYTHING to do with that. There is no way i could have gotten it that way. i am hoping it is some kind of infection. BUt she doesnt know what it would me.THat is why right now i am so confused. and scared. Because i am so young and i got to the doc becasues i think i have a yeast infec or something. But the doctor tell me i probably have herpes... I just frusterates me. I am going to get the results back tommorow. But if i do have herpes, i guess there is another way to get it other than that. Because i am a ver very good girl and i have never done anything like that in my life. and my parents know that. I dont know what i am seeking by getting on here. But maybe just some nice words or comments. Thanks
Answer:
First of all, do not worry so much even what you are experiencing is herpes. Second, wait until the result comes back. Third, if that is herpes, forget about how you contract it. Consider how you will prevent passing it to the others and how you will treat it to reduce the frequency of outbreak and the duration of outbreak.
I know it's so strange that you have no sexual activities at all and the doctor told you it's herpes because herpes is sexual transmitted disease as many described. However, herpes can transmitted by skin to skin contact without sexual activities and intercourse or oral.
Did you feel burning, tingling, very itching around that area? Do you feel pain? Herpes are filled with clear fluid blisters. Visit the website below and see the picture of herpes. Also watch the counseling videos for more information. whatever it is, do not worry, even you have herpes, you can live normal life. No cure but no dying, and there is some treatments available. I have genital herpes and cold sore virus. HSV1 rarely appears on me but GH is really bothering me much. it has been 6 yrs. of course when it outbreaks, i feel disappointed and depressed but after it heals, i feel like myself again and forget all those moments. now i am married and pregnant 35 weeks. C-section is available for me if there is lesion or outbreak during the time of labor. The recurrent herpes outbreaking is low in risk to pass the baby than the primary infection of herpes in pregnant women passing the virus to the baby.
Btw, Primary infection of herpes is a lot painful than the recurrent ones.
anyway, check the websites and relax. don't worry. worries can trigger you more pain.

Do the bumps appear like little blisters and itch? if so it most likely is herpes and could be contracted in a number of ways as the herpe virus is highly contagious.
If it does turn out to be herpes, don't panic. It's not that bad and is very common now days. It will usually get better as time goes on and each outbreak will be milder.

Do you get cold sores in your mouth? If so, it's possibly that you could have auto-innoculated yourself. Herpes can also be transmitted through inanimate objects (moist towels and whatnot).Did you tell your doctor that you have never been sexually active? She might have just assumed that you were if you hadn't. Calm down, don't stress, and wait until you get your test results.Doctors can be wrong. I had a friend who went to give blood once. She got a letter from the blood services, saying she was HIV positive, which she knew wasn't true. She went to get a blood test to make sure she was okay, and they tell her she have Hepatitis C! She gets all this blood work done, and goes along thinking she has hep c for several months, until she sees another doctor, who looks at the bloodwork, orders another test, and told her that she absolutely does not have it.So, basically, doctors are only human, and they can be wrong.

Since there are different types of herpies, it could be that you touched something or someone that had the HSV1 and then touched yourself down there. You know its ok to be nervious, but im sure the doc is wrong.

If you are not in denial--- then tomorrrow will be here soon enough to get the correct answers. It is tough to be 16 and scared and feeling out of control with body/health issues. I think a copy of "Our bodies Ourselves" would be a good place to start also consider a women's clinic.

Herpes mistaken for Syphilis?

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I got a sore on my mouth after making out with this girl about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago. I got two TINY bumps on my penis, I can't remember if they were there before I made out with her. I didn't have any of the second stage symptoms of syphilis.
Answer:
To find out if you have syphilis the doctor must do a blood test. Syphilis is easily treated with penicillin. However, left untreated, syphilis is a deadly disease, and can kill a person years after infection. The first sign of syphilis is often a sore that doesn't hurt and that goes away even if you don't take any medicine. This sore is called a chancre. It usually appears on the penis, vagina, or rectum. Syphilis is most easily spread when someone has a chancre.There is usually only one chancre, but sometimes there are more. The chancre is usually round. It often looks like several layers of skin are missing. Women who don't get treated for syphilis can give it to their unborn babies. Often these babies are born dead or have brain damage!

These are other signs of syphilis:
Losing patches of hair
Losing eyebrows
A rash on the body (anywhere on the body)
A rash on the bottom of the feet or the palms of the hands are another symptom of syphilis. You can not get syphilis by touching this rash, unless there are open sores.Most men and women will go through a period of time when they don't have any signs of syphilis. They don't feel sick, BUT they still have syphilis. This can happen after the chancre has gone away, but before the rash appears. This can also happen after the rash goes away or their hair starts growing back.

Syphilis is curable and if you think it is syphilis, see your doctor, let him/her examine you and get tested and get treatment. It's curable.
However, herpes (cold sore %26 genital herpes, herpes zoster etc) aren't curable. They are treatable with antiviral medication to reduce the outbreaking of duration and frequency. Nobody can diagnose over the internet. Please see your doctor to make sure. He/she can examine you and diagnose your problem. Don't let it grow into worse. Good luck.
Check the website below for more information!

The sores on your mouth were probably a coincidence because most people are exposed to herpes 1 when they are children and it comes out now and then. If the bumps on your penis were very, very small....probably nothing to worry about.

Herpes in the Army?

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If you get genital herpes in the military,are you gonna be kicked out?What if you take medication to keep it undercontrol with barely any breakouts?
Answer:
I'm in the Army and I have a friend who has genital herpes. We've been in Iraq for over six months and he just found out about it three months ago. He said he hasn't slept with anyone out here (figure that one out). I've heard that over 25% of males have genital herpes and 33% of females have it and most of them don't even realize it. I had a girl back at Fort Sill who worked at a pharmacy and she told me she had customers come in with Army prescriptions for all kinds of STD medicines, even HIV.

Come to find out...you won't get kicked out with any disease. As long as they don't affect your work...once they start to interfare with your work..then youll get kicked out

Neem oil and or atomidine are the best treatments. to prevent breakouts take neem bark or leaf capsules daily.

i believe you need to be 100% healthy, people who are allergic to bees often don't get to continue being in the military depends on the severity,

You can have it and serve. It is hard to join with a health problem but when you are in you can serve if it does not affect your job.

Herpes And Pregnancy,,,,,?

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Hi, I am supposed to be having a c section this wensday, a while ago the doc told me i have a choice to go natrual or have the c section ( depends on if theres an outbreak) i chose to go with the c section for the saftey of my child. but recently did some research and decided to go natrual if there isnt an outbreak, now... i already have a 2 yr old son and didnt find out i had herpes until he was about 1 yr old., i have only had one outbreak ever and that was over a year ago. the last few days my vagina had be very itchy,. not around the "hole" but more so around the lips area, and i had a shower and shaved down there and it did hurt a bit... and later on when i went pee it burned a little bit. its not so bad now but its still there,, i take very good care of my hiegene so i know its not because i am dirty.. could it be possible that i clean too well and using too much soap? and... what will the doc do? go on with the c section worrying that it may be a slight herpe outbreak or not?
Answer:
Hello!
I understand how you feel. I've done my share of reseach on STD-mainly genital herpes. The doctor will opt that you have the birth naturally if there are no lesions present. If they are present, the doctor will do preparations for an emergency C-section. So I think it just depends on what you want to do. Are you more comfortable with having the baby naturally or would you rather schedule the C-Section? Your doctor will thoroughly examine you with blood tests and cultures before you have your child to see if your antigen count is high (meaning you're having an outbreak). I personally know people who've had genital herpes and didn't have their first outbreak until it was time to deliver. That's when they did the emergency C-Section. And about your itchy vagina, it could possibly be a yeast infection. Pregnant women get yeast infections way more than unpregnant women. The soap and shaving are probably irritating you--it may even caused you to get a yeast infection. But don't worry--the doctor will take all the precautions necessary to insure that you will have a wonderful, beautiful baby. If you are concerned about your itching, you may want to call your doctor and tell him/her about your symptoms. May God bless you to have a wonderful delivery!

About half of the people who have recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes feel an outbreak coming a few hours to a couple of days before it happens. They may feel tingling, burning, itching, numbness, tenderness, or pain where the blisters are going to appear. This is called the prodrome. It may be possible that you are experiencing prodrome and you might have an outbreak soon. If you have any doubts or concerns you should definitely go with a C-section. Genital herpes is rarely passed to a baby during birth, but you would hate for your little baby to contract the virus from you. Herpes can be deadly for infants. It's always better to be safe than sorry! Good luck to you!

Herbal Supplements for Allergic Rhinitis?

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I just found out I have allergic rhinitis. What are some herbal supplements or foods I can take to cure/improve my condition?
(I'm a vegetarian)
Answer:
I have Allergic Rhinitis myself, and haven't really found much 'cure' through herbal supplements. However, I have found that Ginseng had helped in terms of improving the body vitality = giving more resistence to dust agitation.Aloe vera helps a lot in the process. Almonds (pounded/grinded) with milk helps too.

The Mangosteen, in laboratory experiments has been shown to have anti-histamine effects. It has also demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory effects that render it more effective in experiments than ASA and some other prescription anti-inflammatories. The anti-microbial qualities of the plant may also prove helpful in reducing the inefective complications of the disease.Mangosteen has anti-histamine effects, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-bacterial effects and NO major side effects.http://mangosteen101.co.ukhttp://goxanthones.com

Bayberry really helped me. I got it from Natures' Sunshine. However, I need to take 11 pills a day for it to work. I'm not sure how much that would cost now.

Hepatitis questions?

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I am a home day care provider and I have a toddler that started last month. My brother- in -law is friends with the toddlers father (his parents are divorced). He told me that the boys mother has hepatitis. What should I do? Should I ask the mother if she has hepatitis and if so how. Is it possible for the toddler to have it? Do I keep him in my daycare? Is there a vaccine my family can get to prevent us from getting it?
I would appreciate suggestions on how to ask the mother if she has hepatitis.
Answer:
the toddler has been vaccinated by hepb already. however, if the child was born hepb positive, theres a chance the toddler could still be infected.i have a hunch it is hcv instead....hcv is blood borne only. chances of the little boy infected with hcv is about .03%-.06%.since hcv is blood borne only, you've only got to worry about keeping sharps out of reach to prevent blood exposure-the other children would somehow have to get this blood into their bloodstream, so it's rather difficult to spread the hcv virus.sharps are scissors, razors, knives, toothbrushes....basically anything you can get cut on.i would worry more about the hepatitis b than that of the c since hepatitis b can be spread through all bodily fluids-not just blood like that of hcv.good luck
p.s. the mention of the "anger" issue is common amongst those with liver disease...virons as well as toxins from the livers inability to filter properly due to liver damage do pass the blood brain barrier. it's not an easy disease.be understanding, tell her you wish to know more about her type of hepatitis. be supportive.....good luck!

Yes, there is a vaccine, and all health care providers should be inoculated. The health dept will help you with this. Hepatitis is manageable, but it can be deadly, especially -c, it will destroy your liver, and ultimately kill you. I think it would be beneficial for you to check into your situation!

at least she is aware she has hepititis. its the people walking around with HIV hepititis etc who arn1t diagnosed are the ones to be wary of!!!
Thats if she has it at all

The child could have it, or he could not. All of the children in your care should be vaccinated as they vaccinate ALL kids now for Hep. B before they even leave the hospital..then at 1 mo. and 3 mo......7th graders all had to get the shots too.....very few kids would be walking around unvaccinated now. As a childcare provider, you should DEFINITELY get the Hep. B series (it's 3 shots). Be very, very careful changing diapers...you need to be wearing gloves....wiping surfaces w/ a cleaner as Hep. B lives on surfaces a long time. They are just now starting to vaccinate for Hep. A. There is no vaccination for Hep. C. My friend is a special ed. teacher (so am I) She just ended a year of rough treatments because she caught Hep. in the classroom (diapers). Your best bet is to get the shots...it's highly contagious and very common...truly, you could catch it in a public restroom....and use gloves for diaper changes....treat ALL kids like they could have a disease. It's safer in the long run.

It really depends on which version of Hepatitis that she has. My mother became ill with it when she was a young child, and she did not pass it on to my sister or I. She simply cannot give blood.Hepatitis B is the only one you can be innoculated against. Hepatits A is only transferrable to people who have ingested human waste, like the Taco Bell scare with the lettuce and bell peppers from Mexico. It also goes away on it's own most often.
Below is a very helpful link that should answer all of your questions.

Well most likely it is hepatitis C. The child could have it if he came in contact with his mothers blood during delivery or any time after that. Hepatitis C is BLOOD transmitted.Food, water, breast-feeding, sneezing, coughing, hugging, casual contact, or sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses have not been shown to spread hepatitis C. So it is not transmissible by kissing, unless an open wound is involved. If blood gets on a surface clean using 1:10 dilution of one part household bleach to 10 parts of water for disinfecting the area. Hepatitis B The highest concentrations of hepatitis B virus are found in the blood, and saliva. There are only low concentrations of hepatitis B virus in the urine and none in the feces. Therefore, hepatitis B is not spread through food or water or by casual contact. There is a vaccine for hepatitis B.

Hepatitis c b ?

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i get really confused about hepatitis as i hear people say they had hepatitis c -and i have heard b etc how many types are there%26gt;? and what is the difference?thanks
Answer:
Hepatitis is a disease of the liver. There are many types of hepatitis and it would be very long to explain all. From drugs, to viruses, to parasites, copper, iron, autoimmunity, and so. Viral hepatitis are produced by different viruses called A, B, C, D, E. Each damages the liver in different ways and you get them in different ways also (digestive, sexual, etc).

Hepatitis means infection of the liver, you can have Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. It can be either bacterial or viral. Type hepatitis into your search engine and read the information that interest you most.

Hepatitis +causes?

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is it true that one cause of hepatitis is drinking coffee before you take shower?
Answer:
causes:
Hepatitis A: eating infected food or IV drug abuse
Hepatitis B: mother gave it to you at birth (most common in world), Sexual transmission (most common in US), IV drug abuse, including cocaine
Hepatitis C: IV drug abuse, including inhalational drugs like cocaine (even 1 time) accounts for 90%, also transfusions prior to 1994. Tattoos and body piercing also risk factors, but rarely.
Drinking coffee is not a risk factor (thankfully)

uh...no. that's ridiculous.

There are many things that cause hepatitis, but they are things like viruses, toxic substances and other diseases. I think your mom told you that so you would shower before breakfast.

Causes
The liver is not only the largest internal organ in your body, it's also one of the hardest working and most complex. It performs hundreds of vital functions, including processing most nutrients, producing bile and blood-clotting factors, and removing drugs, alcohol and other harmful substances from your bloodstream. Because the constant exposure to a multitude of toxins can damage the liver and lead to hepatitis, many cases of hepatitis are alcohol or drug related.But in autoimmune hepatitis, the threat is much closer to home. The body's immune system, which ordinarily attacks viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, instead targets the liver, leading to chronic inflammation and increasingly serious damage to liver cells. Just why the body turns against itself is unclear, but autoimmune hepatitis appears to be triggered by: * Infections. Autoimmune hepatitis can develop after a viral infection such as acute hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles or Epstein-Barr virus infection. Epstein-Barr is one of the most common human viruses and linked to a number of disorders, including mononucleosis.
* Certain drugs. Some medications injure the liver directly 鈥?overdoses of the common pain reliever acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), for example, can cause liver failure. Other drugs harm the liver indirectly by stimulating an abnormal immune response that then harms liver cells. These drugs include interferon, which is commonly used to treat cancer, the high blood pressure medication methyldopa/hydrochlorothiazide (Aldoril), antibiotics such as minocycline 鈥?often used to treat adolescent acne 鈥?and nitrofurantoin, the anti-inflammatory diclofenac, and possibly the cholesterol drug atorvastatin (Lipitor).
* Genetic abnormalities. Some people seem genetically predisposed to develop autoimmune hepatitis. Researchers have identified certain gene deletions that increase the likelihood the disease will develop at a young age. Other genetic abnormalities may make autoimmune hepatitis more aggressive and harder to treat.Types of autoimmune hepatitis
Doctors have identified two main forms of autoimmune hepatitis: * Type 1 (classic) autoimmune hepatitis. Often developing suddenly, this is the most common type of the disease. Although it can occur in anyone at any age, most of those affected are young women. About half the people with type 1 autoimmune hepatitis have other autoimmune disorders such as thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis. Their blood is also likely to contain antibodies against organ tissue.
* Type 2 autoimmune hepatitis. Although adults can develop type 2 autoimmune hepatitis, it's most common in young girls and often occurs with other autoimmune problems. Researchers once thought that type 2 autoimmune hepatitis was more difficult to treat than type 1 is, but it now appears that both respond equally well to steroid therapy.NO IT'S NOT TRUE.

Hemodialysis?

2009-10-13T21:16:00.003-07:00

ok i am looking for info on hemodialysis. a family friend it on it and we are trying to figure out how long a person with live on it. he has diabetes. he has also has a triple heart bypass before. he has ulcerator soars on his legs that are oozing. he just has one kidney. if you can tell me how long he might have. or a good website where i can find out please let me know.
sorry for any spelling errorsalso can you tell me the signs of the kidney shutting down
Answer:
There is no set time frame for how long one can live on dialysis. I used to care for young adults who were on it for years with few problems. Because your friend has so many medical problems, his chances of dying sooner are much higher. It sounds as though he has a compromised heart, his venous circulation is very poor. That makes his chances of stroke higher than the average person. His diabetes also puts him at a high risk for complications. I wonder how his vision is; hard to believe it's very good. He could very well do ok on the dialysis, but succumb to complications from one of his other health problems. He has a lot going against him, I'm sorry to say.

Every person is different. Some people can live for many years on hemodialysis, others will last only a few weeks or days. It depends on the other medical conditions he has and their severity.It seems that your friend has a number of diabetic complications, so he is still at risk for heart attacks and strokes from his vascular disease.Signs of renal failure include edema (swelling of the legs from fluid), decreased urine output, shortness of breath, fatigue, and drowsiness or confusion when toxins that should be removed by the kidneys build up.Find more info here:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kidney-...

Helpp thaat...!!!?

2009-10-13T21:16:00.002-07:00

lots of pimples, and black heads on my face this morning, what can i do ????? pleaseee helpp. i was shokedd!!%26gt;.. if u know something thta really helps get rid of pimples , and soften skin then pleasee tell me%26gt;.. thank u all.
Answer:
Bee-Luscious Cosmetics has an acne line that is different than the other companies because their acne line uses four different acne fighting ingredients to really get after the acne and make it go away.

Proactiv Solution is good for pimples/acne.

Proactive is a god brand, there is also cheaper one that works just the same Klear Action. it clears up anything is about three days. you can buy it online at klearaction.com. Certain foods might have caused this too. eaten anything out of the ordinary ? Chocolate usually causes pimples . . .

If your skin is really oily you need to drink more water, cut out the pop, and all the other junk.

Helping a friend with a parent who has cancer?

2009-10-13T21:16:00.001-07:00

My girlfriend's mom has recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Does anyone have any advice or website that help with coping with cancer? I am 14 years old.
Answer:
The best thing for people in that sort of crisis to hear is:
"I would like to be useful. What can I do to help?" Write your phone number and name on paper and hand it over.You may not be needed at all but it may be as simple as relaying messages, picking up or dropping off anything, minor house cleaning, laundry or pet care. Even something as simple as dog walking is amazingly useful in a crisis when no-one has the time or energy.

I'm not sure of any websites out there but I'm just going to talk about personal experience. My dad was diagnosed with cancer when I was 17 (I'm 19 now) and thankfully he's fine now. My friends were great. What I really appreciated was that they never pressured me to talk about it and were never invasive. If your friend want's to talk about and open up, she will. Simple questions, like "how is your mom feeling" or something like that is fine, but don't ask for too many details because it's normally very hard for someone to talk about. Also, I sometimes got really frightened when my dad was having treatment or surgery, and my friends just talked me down. Don't tell her "everything will be ok" but just comfort her and let her know that the chances of something awful happening are very slim. For me, what worked was that I still had a very normal relationship with my friends even though there was a lot of upheaval in my life and that's what helped.

www.rain-tree.com/graviola.htm

Just be a good friend to talk to. There isn't much you can do.

Hi, it's very sweet for you to be so caring:) More people should be as kind as you! Anyway, just listen to her, it's tough having a diagnosis like that. My mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I definitely recommend taking homeopathy stuff, along with the traditional treatments. They only gave my mom 3-4 months to live, but after she started the homeopathy stuff, it really helped, she was (thankfully) with us for 2 1/2 years. Anyway, green tea, jason winters tea, essiac tea, mushroom tea, shark cartilage, selenium, vitamin e......soy isoflavonoids (sp?).....i don't remember everything, but that is a lot of it, and there are more things listed on the net:) Ohhh, i forgot to tell you, the teas, etc., can be found at most health food stores, and online:)

you can help find a cure . chek out this research site........................http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta/...

Help?? sweaty hands??

2009-10-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

my mother has terribly sweaty hands, and she complains that there is nothing she can do about it. for instance, her palms look like they've been dunked in water, but the back of her hands are very dry.is there any cure for sweaty hands?? over the counter medication??? this has been going on for her for such a long time... is there anyway i can help??
Answer:
I do alot of driving for my job...and my hands sweat after driving a long distance...and alot of times I have to get out and shake someones hand almost right away...I have used baby powder as a quick fix for this problem...just be carefull not to get it on your clothes (you only need a little)....this isnt much of a help...but more of a quick fix...good luck in your search for an answer.

are you for real?
gurl my hands are always cold and i don't know what to do just tell her to keep her hands dry don't put lotion cause lotion is the main thing that makes sweats

Help...how do i stop getting acne after getting off the pill?

2009-10-13T21:15:00.003-07:00

its been three months since i've gotten off Apri birth control pills and now i get pimples and white heads popping up on my face almost every other day. i probably got one zit a month while i was on the pill and i didn't have any real acne problems before getting on the pill.i used to get so many compliments on what a clear complexion i had and now you can play connect the dots on my face! i just want to know if there's anything i can do to make it go away without having to get back on the pill. will this stop over a certain period of time or will i end up having to go back on the pill??i don't want to if i don't have to.please help!!
Answer:
THIS WORKS FAST %26 CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart,
buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson %26 Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction...DONT over
use this or put anywhere else on your face.. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Also, If need
which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works
great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are
frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues.... DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the
dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also
things such as Accutane but have serious side effects.... THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no
longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3----------------------------... ---specific to your issue... Hormonal Im sure... probably will get better over time... My face also was clearer on BCP's ... now have 3 daughters.... had this issue as an adult.. never pimples as teen etc... got pimples in mid 20's... after stopping BCP's and anyway... no longer take any oral medications... and have great skin again...

it should only take a ouple of months after and then i would just eat healthy u might just have bad skin and never knew it later

dont use any perfumed creams and try to not use make up for a while. buy skin emulsifying ointment from your chemist and use it as a face wash and a moisturiser. good luck!!

your hormones may be playing tricks on you since you got off the pill, hence the skin break-out. give it time, it'll eventually mellow down. meanwhile, make sure you keep your face clean -- wash your face with water and facial soap, use toner, moisturizer, etc... dnot over-do it either, bec then it might cause you more problems. getting real sleep hours and drinking tons of water throughout the day will help out too.

There are many things playing into account here. If you got off the pill because you are TTC, there could be a major stress factor. Your body is probably trying to get back to its hormonal balance as well. Something to try is over the counter acne products. Wash your face with a mild cleanser, use a toner, and a moisturizer made for the face. Do this twice a day. If you are TTC, make sure the products don't have salicylic acid in them.

How old are you? Usually, this will subside a few months because your body's hormones are trying to level back out. Pimples are caused by sebum and stress... try washing your face every day with a mild soap (so that you don't over-dry) and exercise to reduce stress.

there are a number of treatments available depending on your budget, I recommend something like acnezine which come with herbal pills and benzoyl peroxide moisturizing cream. clearpores is another good one which has salicylic acid as the active ingredients.Also you might consider cheap oxy pads at the local drug store which are somewhat effective.

Help...hair problems after chemo treatment.?

2009-10-13T21:15:00.002-07:00

Hi...I was diagnosed with breast cancer June '05, finished all treatment and my hair is coming in curly, dry and unmanageable...Any suggestions on what I can try? My hair used to be long, straight and silky. It's now a mess. I have had about 3 hair cuts...it's a frizzy dry mess. Thanks for any tips.
Answer:
It should go back to normal after all the 'post cancer' hair grows out. Mine came back really wavy at first, but it is completely back the way it used to be now.
Best wishes

Most hair comes in curly after chemo from what I have seen. Consult your beautician and have her/him tell you what products are best to use to get your hair under control.

As a hair stylist I've seen this every time when substantial hair loss happened. Honestly I can only assume the hair papilla is affected by the chemo but don't know to what extent. I would look into a very good wig stylist. There are salons that specialize in cancer victims. Alot of wigs are awsome these days. The celebs wear them alot. I would even consider shaving your head on a regular basis until you see more normal hair return as the chemo leaves the papilla(what nourishes the hair) Try looking at Xang.com for a supplement that has helped many people with this area.

I know just how you feel! I finished my treatment in 2004. My hair was always very fine and straight before chemo, but after treatment when my hair started to grow back it also came in curly - and I couldn't do anything with it. I tried a straight iron, and all kinds of product in my hair but nothing really seemed to work. My suggestion would be to go to a salon and tell them where you're at .... post chemo treatment .... and they may be able to help you with styling tips and product. It took about a year or so before my hair began to straighten out and get back to normal. Good luck to you!

Just get used to it.Sorry ,I know that this is not the answer that you want.11 years ago July 18th,2007 I had breast removed and was told to have chemotherphy .9 treatments later I had the unruley hair.Would not perm like before.So, I found a way to be happy with being alive even with unruly hair.I keep it rather short with lots of highlights.People tell me that I have beautiful hair that do not even know my story.Experiment with different styles and different highlights.Most of all enjoy life everyday.Don't just smell the Roses, look at the entire garden
I wish you well.Janie

Hair comes curly after chemo the best way to solve this problem is start growing the hair and not cutting because the shorter the hair the more curly it would be. If you start growing your hair long like the people of the east then the long hair could be plated %26 knotted and by this way the curls will not be seen and after 3 or 4 years of growth the hair softens up and the curls would reduce by itself. On the other hand if you keep on cutting your hair short then this softening of hair does not take place and the curls would stay like that.

That hair will eventually all fall out and be replaced with more "normal" hair but this does differ from person to person . My hair came back normal but very thin . Fortunately I'm a male so it just looks like I'm going bald or something . Unfortunately it's a "patience game" because your body has been poisoned by the chemo and it now has to regenerate the damaged cells . You can take good supplements which will help your body recover and restore itself . GOOD LUCK !

Just hang in there. Your hair will return to normal, as it was before, or perhaps retain a little curl. The frizzy mop will not remain. After BC 16 years ago, my normally slightly wavy hair came in curly but not dry and frizzy and it lasted for about 6 months. After ovarian cancer and chemo two years ago my hair came in like yours-so kinky and curly and dry! I looked as if I had an old lady frizzy perm. I used Frizz Ease and special conditioner but nothing helped very much. After 6 months, the curls calmed down. My hair is now very thick and slightly curly-a BIG improvement! So. just wait, it will improve.

Help.. why Do I Itch?

2009-10-13T21:15:00.001-07:00

My hands are really ithcy, along with my scalp and neck. I haven't changed any products that I use. The only thing that I can think of is that I was pulling weeds this weekend. Is it the weeds that are causing me to itch all over ... could a spide bite cause me to itch everywhere? Thanks ... scratchy
Answer:
Well, for some reason your skin is irritated. It had to be caused by something. Maybe you are allergiac to the weeds, idk. And maybe you touched your scalp and neck after you did that. A spider bite usually only affects the places it bites, so it is probably not a spider. If you didnt change any products (soap, shampoo, etc...) then it probably is the weeds. next time you should probably wear gloves!!!!!! it might have not been the weeds but probably. you should take some itching cream, that will probably help a lot.

Yes it could definitely be the weeds... or something that you've eaten... or a spider bite... It does sound like an allergy, but an allergy to what is going to be tough to figure out unless it is a recurring problem.

You could have poison ivy or poison oak. Take an antihistamine, it will help ;)

With a spider bite, you'd be able to tell.
It could partly be the weeds and/or something that was in them that irratated them. Chemicals, natural things, etc.
It could be the weather change, depending on where you live which is normal.
Or it could be just dry skin. Cure=Lotion. Obvisouly. I like Curel, Shae Butter, Cocoa butter, Suave, Lubriderm.If it dosen't stop within a few weeks, contact a local doctor.
:)

Yeah the weeds caused your hands to get itchy because they were covered with poison ivy or poison sumac. Your neck and scalp got itchy because you touched them after pulling the weeds.

Did you wear gloves while pulling weeds? It's possible you may have grabbed poison ivy by accident and smeared the oil over your skin. There are things you can buy from the pharmacy to help the itching stop. If it continues, see a local doctor, especially if your skin becomes red and irritated, or blistery.

It could have been the weeds. You should by a anti itch cream and put lotion. And NEVER EVER GET CLOSE TO THOSE WEEDS AGAIN................... Call a gardener to do it.

could be allergy's check with the doctor but I know plants give off a lot of pollens or call a pharmacy and tell them your symptoms could be something you can get over the counter

being as it the time of year when the pollen falls,it's most likely allergies.Last year around this time my allergies were REALLY bad(like they are every year),I got hives all over my stomach,on my neck,my legs,and my wrist and back.IT itched somethin' awful and then if I scratch it it would burn like hell fire!!If you get like red "splotches" on your body take Tylenol w/ Codeine.(if your not allergic to that)The doc. gave this to me!Hope ya feel better!GL!

It is probably an allergic reaction to the weeds.

Help,dandruff in my eye brow!?

2009-10-13T21:15:00.000-07:00

hey there's some dandruff in my eyebrow,and due to that,when ever i scratch my eye brow,some hairs will drop.anyone has any idea why this happens?should i consult a doctor?any1 has any idea??
Answer:
After washing your face, put a little dandruff shampoo on a Q-tip and rub it into the eyebrows, then rinse. Moisturize with a good skin cream like Eucerin. Continue to do this for several days until the problem clears.
Dandruff can cause hair to fall, so when you clear the skin condition, the eyebrows will likely come back. If they do not, please consult a Dermatologist.
Good Luck

Its not dandruff its dead skin.
try shaving your eyebrows or washing them REALLY good and going to a salon to wax them.

just put some moisturizer on them..no big deal.

yah i guess you should consult it in the doctor

dandruff is a skin disease. wash the area with warm water towel dry and as skin is still moist apply moisturizer. do it once or so a day and the dry skin will be cured in no time. after shower apply moisturizer to your skin on a regular basis.

i guess dandruf from ur head falls off on ur eye brows.it aint that serious.just treat ur dandruff with a good anti dandruff shampoo with proper massaging and thats all.u will never have the problem.

Sounds like psorisis. Put a drop of baby oil on your finger tips and rub it into them twice a day and see if that helps.

I have this same problem. It's actually dry skin. I also have it in my moustache and goatee. I just wash them with soap and then rub in a good lotion. Rub off the excess unless you want shiny eyebrows, and in my case a shiny moustache and goatee.

Although it looks like dandruff, it's not. Alas, I have forgotten what the cause is. See a dermatologist about this, but it's not some terrible disease, it's innocuous.
As to hairs dropping, that's just natural process. Normal daily hair loss -on your entire body- is about 100 hairs a day. Some days it's your head, others it's your legs, nothing to do with the eyebrow "dandruff."
One of the other answers suggested you shave your eyebrows off. DO NOT do this, unless you want to look like Whoopi Goldberg. Shaving them can be permanent. Eyebrows are odd that way. Sometimes they come back, but you cannot count on that. Combing your eyebrows may loosen enough of the flakes to make you look presentable for the day. If it requires much more work than that I'd think about seeing the dermatologist for an easier solution. Diet influences that, too. Three fish meals week, if I remember correctly. See how that goes.

Help, not sure what's up? High blood pressure, maybe.?

2009-10-13T21:14:00.002-07:00

Have gained some weight. Ring %26 pinky finger been numb about 2 weeks or so, dizzy spells, dull head pain in temples, swollen hands, sweating, %26 funny feeling in head, Not sure what's going on. Please help!
Answer:
Get to a Doctor ASAP! Your symptoms could be The start of Diabetes, Hypertension (blood pressure), Hopefully all is well.
Also, if you are drinking soda, STOP right away! I was overweight seven years ago, %26 after I gave up sodas, my weight dropped like a rock, %26 I have never felt better. Get yourself checked out though, %26 let me know if all goes well with you. Good Luck.To the one below me:
It can't be pregnacy, you D.A.

Yes please have your doctor check you out for high blood pressure. The swollen hands and sweating, not to mention the pain in your head all would seem to be hypertension.

Go see your doctor ASAP. You should not depend on advice from a lay person.

No.
I have high blood pressure, but the sympotoms you just described are not typical high blood pressure sympotoms, although they are similar. Go to see a doc quick !!

Maybe and maybe not, but the symptoms tell me that you should see your doctor pronto. Good luck.

could be high blood pressure, just buy yourself a blood pressure monitor,

was it recent wt gain? if it was acute gain (i.e over a few weeks vs. months), could be possible edema. Swollen hands, sweating and numbness (neuropathy) may be signs of cardiac problems (angina, CHF, etc) or even elevated blood sugars (hyperglycemia) not to scare you or anything. High blood pressure rarely has any symptoms, it's more of a surrogate marker for underlying problems. Would definitely recommend seeing your doctor, especially if u have no history of diabetes or heart problems. - pharmacist

How old are you? High blood pressure can occur at a relatively, young age these days, although that isn't what I'm saying I think your problem is. It could be a number of things and the best advise I have for you is to go immediately to your doctor when experiencing these symptoms...could be an anexiety attack..won't know till you go!!! Shell

Any chance you might be pregnant? All of these symptoms commonly occur with pregnancy, except the dull pain in the temples. Otherwise, some of these symptoms can occur with heart disease, but pregnancy is a much better fit.

Help, im sick what could it be?

2009-10-13T21:14:00.001-07:00

symptoms include:
nausea
vomiting
headache
muscle weakness
sharp pain in gal bladder
spitting up blood
itchy throat
dizzy spells
Answer:
It could be a host of things, none of which you should be trying to fix at home. "Spitting up blood" could be anything from just irritation to a potentially fatal source of bleeding like ulcers or esophageal varices. You might have an infection, stones in the gallbladder or even a cancer. There is no reason to play "name that disease/"You already know that you need to see a doctor and on a rather urgent basis. If you don't have a personal physician, you should go to an urgent care center or hospital emergency room as soon as humanly possible.

see a doc

Sounds really serious, go to a doctor!

Ok your joking right ??? If you have all of these symptoms you need to go to the Emergency Room!!!!!!!!!!!

gal stone you have to get them removed go to hospital now go what are you waiting for

I would go to the E.R. soon that doesn't sound safe, don't drive.

Not sure what it going on but you need to head to the docs and get checked out tonight as spitting up blood is not normal and needs immediate attention.

WHY DO PEOPLE write such stuipd letters here.
If you are that sick you should be in hospital.
Do you know where your gall bladder is.
If you were to say I was having pain in my stomach up near the ribs on such and such side i would have thought that your question was genuine.
But to have all of this plus spitting up blood...come on now.... be fair.

Do you abuse alcohol? It sounds like you could have liver disease.What do you mean, spitting up blood? Are you vomiting blood? Are you coughing up blood? Is your mucous just barely blood tinged?You could have a bad sinus infection which would cause bloody nasal drainage and the other symptoms, except the gall bladder pain. Although that could be anything from gas pain from swallowing too much air to pulled muscles from vomiting or coughing.Go to the Urgent Care center tomorrow.

screw your parents, call an ambulance. you should have insurance.

I think your parents would want to know that you are really sick, so go wake them up and tell them your symptoms. Hopefully they will take you to the doctor now or at least some time tomorrow. Seriously they're your parents; they'll want you to be healthy no matter what the cost. It's no use asking people on ByeDR.com to diagnose you if they are not your doctor or have never been to med school.

If you are indeed being sincere in your question, you would call 911 immediately and/or wake your parents.

Stephani,
Everyone is telling you the same thing. We cannot help you; somehow you must get to see a doctor as soon as possible. Wake your parents and ask them to deal with it.

Help!!!, does my son have the chicken pox?

2009-10-13T21:14:00.000-07:00

he played outside yesterday with the sprinkler and today he is ate up with an itchey rash all over his body with whelps that look like scratches and little red bumps. and it seems that they are spreading.i recently changed fabric softners and washed all my sons sheets and blankets yesterday too and he did sleep with them last night ! so i need to know if this is tha pox~ or a reaction to the new downey?help! i am panicing!
Answer:
sounds like it would be too quick of a reaction to be pox and contact dermatitis is likely (from the new softner) but you should go to your family medical doctor to determine what it could be. is he running a fever? if not, even less likely for the pox scenario.don't worry if it's the chicken pox - it passes, he'll just need your time, love, and attention. oh, and plenty of food in bed :) the pox was a memorable experience for me, my mom and I really bonded then!PS: Chicken pox has NOT been "Wiped Out" (or erradicated). that's nonsense.

take him to yr doctors

could be chiggers in the grass. chiggers in the grass will give a rash-like appearance on the skin. don't let him play outside anymore.

no
it has been wiped out,...try poison ivy

ok. dont send him out until you call the doctor then take him there and he will tell you. if you cannot go to the doctor then try to remember where they started. if they started on his back then it probably is chicken pox. give him some benadryl and use calomine (or however you spell it) lotion and put it on him. keep him in quarentine until they scab up or else he'll end up giving it to everyone else and make sure he doesn't scratch! it'll give him a nasty scare.

If he had chicken pox he would have had a really high fever the week before the rash and would have had to be exposed to another person with the chicken pox. I believe that it might be "chiggers" since he was outside in the spinkler and they are small might that dig into the skin and cause redness and severe itching. I really don't believe it was the change in clothes soap cause it would take a longer exposure to the new detergent to see a reaction.Also chicken pox look like small red bumps with an indented dark core and sometimes a little puss looking like severe acne all over the body. You might try giving bendryl in case it is a allery to something. It will help with itching as well. If you get really worried take hin to the doctor.

Ok, first of all, calm down.I know what ur going through because I'm 13 and when I was 11, i didn't know if i had the chicken pox or not, either. What I did was I called the doctor and went to see him and he told me that I did have them, so I knew it. BUT DON"T WORRY IF HE DOES HAVE THEM!!!!! Most people get them at some point, and mine only lasted for like, a week or something. If he does have them, though, Use some calomine lotion on all of his little red bumps (even if there are a lot) and use an oatmeal bath (omigosh they feel so good!!!) and that'll make him feel a lot better. Also, when he goes back to school for the first couple of days, have him wear a long shirt and long pants just in case he is still contageous, because you're usually contageous for a few days after you're done with them, too.Hope this helped!!!

Cover them with calomine solution and take him to the doctor if it persists and over symptoms (fever, spreading) emerge,
Sounds more like an allergy, than like chicken pox

below are 2 links the 1st has photos of chicken pox the second has photos of hives which is what you usually get from an allergic reaction. I would change the sheets and blankets just to be safe. if the was rolling in the grass that could cause it if he is allergic. a small dose of beneDryl will help with the hives. look at the photos then call your Dr and ask what you can give him. for itching aveno anti itch cream works way better than calamine for me.

calm down, and wait it out hun. even if it is the chicken pox, theyre not exactly a deadly disease. if he doesnt develop a fever or other symptoms, then its probably the fabric softener. if he gets a fever, do the usual chicken pox routine. lots of fluids, put some dry oats in a blender and pulse til fine ground and add to bathwater with a cup of milk. tylenol as needed and call the doc to check in. :) dont worry, its prolly nothing.

If he has sensitive skin ,the water could have welted him it it was too hard. I wouldn't panic even if it chicken pox. It is a common childhood disease that may be worse if gotten as an adult.Can make grown man sterile. Kids are supposed to get them.No big deal !

It may be an allergic reaction to the grass. My oldest is allergic to grass and every time he plays in it he gets a rash on the back of his neck and on his stomach. If it is Chicken Pox, the best thing to do is to rub him down with Calamine Lotion. I'm sure you know that there is no cure for Chicken Pox.

I would take him to a dermatologist, it could be an allergic reaction to something.

Help!!!!!confuced about the procucts - "proactive" or "acne free"?

2009-10-13T21:13:00.003-07:00

i have black spots left by acne and i dont have acne but only black spots are left,some times small white headed boils raise,i am confuced about the procucts - "proactive" or "acne free"
Which product will be giveing me clear skin and will not be stronge on my skin?
Answer:
One its called a black head and try proactive i dont use it but my friend does and it works really well I guess.

I have found an awesome site to get free samples. I get all sorts of new products that haven鈥檛 even hit the market yet. It is kind of like a beta testing site for new products. They test everything from food to beauty samples to video games. Here is the site.
http://freesamples.freesitehoster.com/fr...

I have had good luck with proactive, the only bad thing is the cost but having good looking skin is worth the price to me.

Proactiv. I tried Acne Free since it's cheap...and also easier to purchase compared to Proactiv...but didn't work for me.

ProActiv didn't help any of the people I know that used it for acne...
But either way, I suggest you do more research for products pertaining to your particular condition. ProActiv and Acne Free are for *acne,* not "black spots" (scars) -from- acne. If you've had the scars for less than a week or two, rub a little Neosporin on them before you try expensive stuff like Mederma or Neutrogena's products for scar fading.Try Mederma for the black spots and scars if Neosporin doesn't work; you can get it at Wal-Mart for probably less than 15 bucks a tube. Google "black spots left by acne" ...there's a lot of things out there, I only touched on a few. Find out your skin type, too, some products work better for different skin types; what works for your best friend with dry skin might not work for you if you have oily skin, etc.I also suggest Googling "how to remove whiteheads"
...Or you can see a dermatologist if the whiteheads (your other issue) are giving you a serious problem, they can remove them fairly easily. But it won't be cheap...P.S. Be dilligent in your product applications, don't give up after a day or two; skin problems don't go away overnight.

The problem with both of these products is that they only target the skin bacteria, not the real cause of acne which is an imbalance in the body. Ericka

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

2009-10-13T21:13:00.002-07:00

can oral sex stop ur period?? or wat r the affects to u?
Answer:
Oral sex will NOT stop a period. However, freaking out WILL stop a period. Stress is notorious for causing a missed period.Are you under 20? If so, then it's typical to have irregular periods.As for the effects of receiving unprotected oral sex? You can get STDs! To protect yourself from STDs during oral sex, you can use a sheet of plastic cling film to cover your genitals. Or you could simply abstain.

the effects r an orgasm and no it doesnt stop your period.

If you have to ask that question, youre not old enough to be engaging in those activities anyway. Go do your homework or something.

NO!!!!!!they affects? as long as they do not hve an std you are fine. if they have an std, you got in your mouth. have fun!!!

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1?

2009-10-13T21:13:00.001-07:00

wat are some syptoms of a std or aids
Answer:
A lot of vaginal or penile discharge, irregular menstrual periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding, burning during urination,itching, sores are bumps/blister on/in your genital area,sore throat,flu-like symptoms(fever,headache,muscle aches.
Hiv/Aids: you also get flu-like symptoms, a rash,and swollen lymph nodes,extreme tiredness,night sweats,weight loss,Sores.

Pain during urination. Tiredness, Sore on hands and feet. Yellow eyes. Discharge from penis or Vagina. Blisters around you lips. Warts in the vaginal area. Yeast in the mouth. Lymp glands swelling- such as in you neck arms private part.

This is a pretty broad question, so instead of answering it i'm going to give you some websites to go to. Some general symptoms of an STD are sores, abnormal discharge, and sensitivity in that area. As for AIDS, you don't develop AIDS for years after you've had HIV. Assuming this symptoms are just starting, you most likely don't have AIDS. However, I would recommend getting tested, and in the future, use a condom as well.I hope some of these websites help!

I'm a nurse. With any std there will be discharge, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the area. With AIDS you will have sudden weight loss, thrust (chalky white thick substance on your tongue that you can't remove), leisons anywhere on the body, night sweats, chills, flu like symptoms. I can't think of any more but I'm sure I missed something. I hope this information is useful to you. I would get tested and try not to worry. Take care and I wish you all the best.

burning during urination, foul smelling discharge, none at all, rashes or extremely painful bumps

Help!!!! Please help me!?

2009-10-13T21:13:00.000-07:00

My uncle is dying. He has cancer and he has exausted every means of help for medical expenses. The government has even taken his tax check from him because of medical expenses. His house is in foreclosure because he was going to catch up with his tax check. He even received a letter from the senator, saying that there is no more help for him in the system. After all the chemo, it killed the cancer off. Well now he has a cancer on his liver and he would need more chemo to kill that and prolong his life. Does anyone know of any NON-Government agency that would help even if it was just to pay for his house so he dont lose it? Does anyone know of anywhere I could direct him to go?
Answer:
He should contact the local American Cancer Society as they can point out his options. There are also some excellent suggestions at their online site. Too, he could talk with the social worker at the hospital or clinic where he receives treatment as they can also help guide him.Medical Insurance and Financial Assistance for the Cancer Patient
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/mit/conten...And he can contact the online Cancer Care. They have social workers who can offer advice and guide him.http://www.cancercare.org/Good luck.

Now about organizing a benefit for him? Ask your church or some organization if they would donate the use of their hall for the benefit and then start soliciting businesses for donations for gifts etc. Do you know a band or a DJ that would donate his services for a worthy cause?

I have no idea...here in canada things are better...god bless him!

What about the radio and TV stations in your area? Can't they make announcements for people to send in donations for this man? In my town they ask and receive donation that can be mailed or delivered to a bank account for such a cause. An account is opened for the person. It can be very prosperous depending on the promotions it gets. Flyer's can be put around town, in store windows on poles. Anyway, that people go. Ask, if the flyer can be put up. Most people don't mind.
Good luck to your uncle and God Bless him and your family.

I am so sorry for you and him...you work hard all your life and when you need help, there is nothing anyone can give you. Do you have a county hospital nearby that will take care of your uncle without him having to pay for it? And let me say this as gently as possible; liver cancer is almost always fatal....and the time is very short for him if he does have it. If someone diagnosed me as having this, I would get my affairs in order and have the best time I could living every day to it's fullest!
In the meantime, I would certainly appeal to the mortgage company who wants to foreclose on this man's house. It's called, "fighting city hall". My motto in life is the worse thing they can say is, no!...and if you don't ask, you won't know if you could have been successful...Good luck my friend.

if you could have said where you live it would have helped me even more i dont see why the goverment took his tax check you might need to talk to a free lawyer about this but there are cancer support groups out there that are not funded by the goverment i think one of them is rainbows of love thats in tennessee we also have a county cancer support network here all of these can be found on the web they can help they helped me my husband has cancer and so does my mom but they didnt take our tax checks and my mom owes a 78 thousand dollar hospital bill over 12 thousand dollar chemo bill you need to talk to a lawyer and some of the local churches good luck

HELP!!! I have started 9 new meds and now cant stop itching!!!!?

2009-10-13T21:12:00.001-07:00

I have started 9 new meds for headaches, Bipolar, %26UTI within the last week. I started1 on Sat and 2 hrs later I started itching non stop. Well I went to the ER last night because I itched for over 5 hours straight and they told me it was because of the antibotic(Spectra). I stopped the meds and it has been over 24 hours and i still cant stop itching. Well, tonight when I took my nightly meds, 2 hours later I started itching non stop. I called dr. they told me I was fine because I was breathing(exact words, and I have never talked to this on call dr.) but I am breaking skin because it is soooo bad... When I run water it makes it burn and itch. Med list: I just stopped adderall on Thursday cuz caused high Blood pressure, and I stopped ZOLOFT. I am on Topamax, Lamictal, Macrobid, Focalin, Aterex,( I cant remember), Presidone, Vicodin7.5 My med list is down stairs, but I need help I cant stop itching. Could it be something else beside antibotic. I am also swollen, figgity, tremors,n more
Answer:
You are having a reaction to something you are taking and the fact that you are still breathing (I can't believe a medical professional would say this to you) only means that you aren't having a respiratory reaction. Any medical doctor who is prescribing medications has an obligation to address symptoms caused by them. You could stop taking everything and then take each medication one by one until you find the one causing the problem. Yet, I advise caution because stopping medications without tapering off of them can be more harmful then itching. If you don't have a sensitivity, take some benedryl for the itching, that should work. Then, call your doctor and ask if he or she is planning on addressing this problem or if you should go on ahead and call Jacoby and Myers! Honestly, if your Physician is so sorry that you have to post here to get answers to questions he or she should be answering, you need a new doctor! Good luck.

If you've stopped the antibiotic, it's definitely something else and you need to talk to/see your regular doctor as soon as possible. Another option would be to call your pharmacist. Also, go online and check the side effects listed for each of your meds. This should help you narrow down the ones that are already known to cause this side effect.

It is hard to know which med you're allergic to if there are 9 new ones! Antibiotics are notorious, but really, it could be anything.You may be breathing, but if you are swollen and having other symptoms, you do need to treat the allergy, regardless of the cause. Taking Benadryl or another antihistamine may help, but it would probably be safer to go back to the ER. The doctor you see can assess which of the meds you can safely stop until the allergic symptoms subside. I hope you feel better soon.

I would go to the ER again and tell them that you need help.

not to be nosey but why in the world are you taking so many meds? I am looking at your list of meds and it does not make any sense. macrobid antibiotic, topamax used for bipolar mood disorder and ocd ,vicodin is a pain med and i am not so sure about the rest but I can tell you that your brain and liver are on overload and the rest of your internal organs are more than likley inflamed. I would soak in a hot bath ( yes I know it hurts) then apply aloe vera to the itchy area. drink a ton of fluids and try to see how many meds you can eliminate from your diet. but this is most def a reaction to all the meds with vicodin being a large suspect.

Take some Benadryl to help with the allergic reaction. It is something besides the antibiotic. My suggestion is to take the medicines one by one, and through process of elimination, figure out which one it is.

take some benadryl and use calomine lotion

Stop taking the antibiotic med's and take a Benadryl immediately. Call your regular doctor today and let him know what's happened. An "itch" to a medication is an allergic reaction, you may have a slight reaction of itching one time and the next time have your throat close off where you are unable to breathe. This could be a reaction to one, two or a combination of any one of the medications your taking. If you can't get through to the doctor call your pharmacist for advice. Take a warm bath with baking soda only (no soap) to soothe the skin. Good luck and don't scratch!As for stopping all medications, that's not advisable. Only your medical doctor can advise you in that regard. My thoughts are it's either the antibiotic or the pain medication. Good luck.

HELP!! My bf has a terrible stomacheache!?

2009-10-13T21:12:00.000-07:00

He doesn't feel hungry and he woke up real early because of it. I think he woke up three hours earlier then he usually does. He has a acid relex disease, and he took his spills today too. He feels like he is going to throw up, (he's 16) and he's very tired a lot. Lately he's been coughing and such but he says its a virus- I kind of doubt it, I need good answers quick! %26 No crazy cures either!PS: He took med. already.
Answer:
Have some tea or hot chocolate. They are good remedies for the stomach.

Ginger works very well for upset and stomach pain and reflux.

HELP! Would suncreen help me have a lighter complexion, If I apply?

2009-08-08T17:32:00.001-07:00

I am like a medium skinned African- American. My face is noticeably darker than the rest of my body, it kinda looks like it belongs on someone elses face, my body is light skinned and my face is medium. if sunbloclk won't work, what are some safe ways, that will?
Answer:
Hmmmmm sunblock will block the suns heat wave
so you will not get tanner and in time you will loose the tan you have
it will make your face look greasy but try to get an oil free one like bananna boat.... that will not make it so noticable
that should even out ur complection
and yeh try a higher spf... that may be the reason yours is not working
at night you can wash the guk off and notice the glow
im living proof

nope

Well, sunscreen won't work because it only protects you from the sun, it doesn't make your skin lighter. And some safe ways might be, well for me, is you could slice some cucumbers and put them on your face at night.

nope

HELP! Why can't I lick my elbow? Do I need surgery?

2009-08-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

Answer:
On your brain, perhaps! lol
Hugs

I'm sorry, why would you want to lick your elbow? I'm 44 and have NEVER licked my elbow.

well I can't either . I think that it depends on how you're body is structured. Do yoga and work on it if it bothers you so much

My daughter can lick her elbow, but she is double-jointed. She has not found it very useful though. I have read that it is impossible to lick your elbow unless you are double-jointed.

thats funny!!!.. you could if you popped your shoulder out of joint and then you would need surgery... I dont recommend it though cuz it really really hurts..鈾?

Perhaps your tongue is not long enough.

not being able to lick your elbow is completly normal/ you have a problem if you can lick your elbow.

Yes, that is a serious problem. Get surgery immediately.

You would have to have a seriously long tounge to be able to lick your elbow. Not to mention that you would never have a need to do so. Lick your knees, I imagine it'd be very similar.

Most people cannot lick their elbows it is a very uncommon thing if one can, most people that actually can lick their elbow are double jointed. But not to worry, you most definitely do not need surgery. You think you're weird....I can't even wink!! So you have nothing to be worried about. lol.

if you cant lick your elbow how about licking me

Look at the bright side. You should be thankful that your arm doesn't keep falling off at the shoulder joint.
Then you could lick your elbow, but you'd have a bum arm!

Yes seek medical attn now!! Go !!

Answer to the first part: You're not trying hard enough. Ask a Police Officer for help.Answer to the second part: Yeah, but I hear Lobotomies are expensive.

If you need to lick your elbow, you probably need to see your doc for some meds for something else...

The inside or outside of your elbow? If it's the inside of your elbow you're concerned about, than yes, you do need surgery.
If it's the outside, than I would say you're OK.

HELP! Why can't I lick my elbow? Do I need surgery?

2009-08-08T17:31:00.002-07:00

Answer:
On your brain, perhaps! lol
Hugs

I'm sorry, why would you want to lick your elbow? I'm 44 and have NEVER licked my elbow.

well I can't either . I think that it depends on how you're body is structured. Do yoga and work on it if it bothers you so much

My daughter can lick her elbow, but she is double-jointed. She has not found it very useful though. I have read that it is impossible to lick your elbow unless you are double-jointed.

thats funny!!!.. you could if you popped your shoulder out of joint and then you would need surgery... I dont recommend it though cuz it really really hurts..鈾?

Perhaps your tongue is not long enough.

not being able to lick your elbow is completly normal/ you have a problem if you can lick your elbow.

Yes, that is a serious problem. Get surgery immediately.

You would have to have a seriously long tounge to be able to lick your elbow. Not to mention that you would never have a need to do so. Lick your knees, I imagine it'd be very similar.

if you cant lick your elbow how about licking me

Look at the bright side. You should be thankful that your arm doesn't keep falling off at the shoulder joint.
Then you could lick your elbow, but you'd have a bum arm!

Yes seek medical attn now!! Go !!

Answer to the first part: You're not trying hard enough. Ask a Police Officer for help.Answer to the second part: Yeah, but I hear Lobotomies are expensive.

If you need to lick your elbow, you probably need to see your doc for some meds for something else...

The inside or outside of your elbow? If it's the inside of your elbow you're concerned about, than yes, you do need surgery.
If it's the outside, than I would say you're OK.

Help! What is this?

2009-08-08T17:31:00.001-07:00

I have this tiny 1mm red dot on my finger that oozes some fluid when I squeeze it. It has been there for 4 MONTHS and does not look like its going anytime soon..It does not really look bumpy, looks sort of flat and part of the skin...What is this??
Answer:
blood blister maybe? or a wart? get some over the counter wart remover, if that doesnt work see a dermatologist.

Herpes or a pimple. Yah, you're gonna die. Sorry.

Could be a burn...go to the doctor silly!!

It really depends on what the fluid looks like that is oozing out. I would recomend putting some kind of drying agent on it and QUIT squeezing it. You are just irritating it the more you squeeze it.

Some kind of blister!

Help! Time is running out...?

2009-08-08T17:31:00.000-07:00

I am running a marathon in June for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. However, I need to raise $2400 dollars and have no where near that amount raised. Do you have any fundraising ideas on how I can meet my goal? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Answer:
why not ask people on here to help. post a question asking people to help. see what happens...good luck

Make some purple ribbons, and set up a table at your local grocery store, have posters promoting the marathon, give the ribbons away for anyone that makes a donation..
A girl in my area did that and raised about 2000 in 2 weekends
enlist the help of your friends to. Also see if you can get some local business's to sponsor you in the marathonThank you for participating I am currently fighting Non Hodgkins Lymphoma

sell some brownies and banana nut bread.

Get the kids in the neighborhood to do a fundraising Car Wash, you can actually raise alot of money this way and have fun at the same time!! :)

HELP! MY mom was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and it has spread to the liver..?

2009-08-08T17:30:00.003-07:00

Has anyone dealt with this cancer or is aware of the best treatment.??? Anything...I beg of you.....
Answer:
Oh I am so sorry dear. This is going to be a difficult road ahead of you. Please visit these links : http://www.pancreaticcancerdirectory.com...http://www.cancercenter.com/pancreatic-c...There is going to be aggressive treatment, and the treatments can make a person very ill. I won't tell you what I think her prognosis (how long she will live, if she will get over it) is. I don't know how involved the cancer is -- if it's all organ encompassing or not. I don't know if surgery is an option or not. If surgery is an option that is a good sign. However that it has metastisized (spread) to her liver is a bad one. My heart goes out to you. My grandfather lived for 4 years with colon cancer that had spread to his liver. I spent a good amount of time with him and I really got to know him and love him. The chemotherapy and I think 10 pill bottles he was taking made him pretty sick - however it prolonged his life.
He was not miserable though, he was happy that he got to know his family better and felt loved and supported the entire time. We never gave up hope until the day he left us, and I think that's part of the reason he lived so long and seemed to enjoy his time with us. I can't tell you what your mom is going to do, if it is the same sort my grandpa had, what her options are.. I suggest you read those two sites and make an appointment to speak to her doctor. I also suggest you talk to your mom about it and tell her you really want to be kept aware of what is going on with her treatment and how she is feeling etc. A lot of times people with cancer seem to try to hide what is really going on because they do not want to be a burden. You'll have to push through this and make her accept your help and caring. If the treatments make her very sick though, don't take all this on your shoulders. You will need your whole family to help out and support you too, and you may need a nurse. She may also spend some time in the hospital.And never give up hope even if what you read and what the doctor says makes you frightened. If her doctor says to you "she's not going to make it through this", insist to her she get a new doctor until you find one willing to say.. "I think we can beat this together". Why? It's not the people with doctors who give up that make it. Medicine is amazing now and people survive these dangerous and often deadly cancers EVERY DAY. Your life is going to change drastically. You need to find someone you can talk to about how you are feeling -- be it a family member, doctor, therapist, supportive friend, etc.. because it's not just her that will be fighting. Don't let me frighten you though! You will become a better person because of this no matter the outcome and you will really find that you are a LOT stronger than you may think.I wish you the luck and I truly hope for the best in all of this for you!

im sry , the best u can do its to talk to her doc and ask as many questions u feel like..from the best treatment to anything else...

Her doctor would know. Don't ask strangers. I have seen and heard some people recommend herbs that can be even more dangerous when taken in the wrong quantities. Listen to the doctor.

All i can say is OUCH, I'm so sorry to hear that...spend lots of time with her now and be a shoulder for her...she will need that MOST...my prayers are with you

SEARCH ON THE INTERNET USING VARIOUS HEADINGS AND IT SHOULD HAVE SOME DETAILS.

Sweetheart, so sorry to hear this, best advice is talk to your family doctor, cancer treatment is improving all the time.

Pray a lot to God, and eating garlic and olive oil helps, but mostly pray to God, when it comes to medicine, I do not know, the doctor will tell u what he believes is best, and then just follow instruction....She will be in my prayers too.

my grandmother died of breast cancer.The best thing u can do in my opion is just stay as calm as posible and do everything the doctor says and get lots of second opions

This is a very serious situation
all the information you need is here
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pancrea...

my sympathies go out to you and your mother. I have had many patients with this problem. There is not much you can do that is not being done medically. I would recommend you have your mother drink fresh carrot juice every day. Also eat fresh papaya daily. These do help with digestion which is very difficult with this type of cancer. I wish I had the magic answer for you. My thoughts will be with you,
Billie77

My aunt had that. That can be very bad. If they caught it early enough she might respond to chemo. My aunt's was too advanced so she decided against chemo and decided to do things she'd never done and just try to enjoy her last months with her friends and family. She lived for over a year after the diagnosis.I hope they caught your mom's early enough!

My Cousin Cindi is now in remission now for Pancreatic C.
I will pray you find what you need for her Best Care.Where is her Hospital?Houston has some of the best Hospitals in the world.
M.D.Anderson.My Sis-n-law worked there for years.Call around to talk to anyone for help.I would.I will Pray for you.God will help you,I know.

girl honestly i have no info but just hang on and i will pray for your mom

Sorry about that.The best site on the web for anything medical is www.webmd.com Good luck and don't give up.

Go and take some cesium chloride with rubidium and DMSO. Also take some oxygen drops, and ip6 pills. Also, take an aloe vera plant, a fresh one from the local floral shop, and cut off their pricks. Then cut off a chunk and put it into a blender. Put some vanilla ice cream into it. This is going to be extremely bitter so just gulp it down. Do this maybe 3 times a week for about a week or two. This should take care of you and kill any remaining cancer you may have left in your body. The oxygen drops helps your body take in more oxygen and nothing more. But, its effective because cancer cannot live where there is too much oxygen. Um, it also prohibits cancer from developing. And its natural, all it is is a liquid that allows your body to take in more oxygen. the cesium chloride changes your ph level in your body so that cancer cannot live. Its like taking a freshwater fish and putting it into a salt water body of water. The fish will eventually die. This is what the cesium chloride does to cancer. The rubidium in the cesium chloride helps your body take in the cesium chloride. The ip6 pills take iron out of your body. It binds with the iron. Iron is the building blocks of cancer. So, without it, it cannot multiply. It will multiply until it runs out of iron. And without iron, it will have to die because it needs it to live, thrive, and multiply. And cancer multiplies alot faster then your normal body cells. So, you can do without iron for a while. But, this ip6 does something even more extraordinary. It takes iron out of the cancer cells and not from your body. But, this leads to the next situation. You need to limit your iron intake. Like beef, red beets, broccoli, etc etc. You must eat brown rice. Ip6 is just an extract from this brown rice. It binds with iron but only from cancer cells. Cancer takes it from your body. So, by eating brown rice, it absorbs all the iron in your body.
PS..The aloe vera is a natural cure that alot of people can get a hold of extremely fast. Its cheap and available at any flower shop or nursery...Just grab one as soon as possible...while you wait for the other medicines to get to your door..pancreatic cancer is fast...so you have to be faster...

Try Vitamin C therapy. A few years ago a cancer researcher came out with a paper saying that the best cancer and infection fighter as yet found was Interferon, but, at the time, it cost $15,000 a gram. The good part was that Interferon was a product of the natural breakdown of Vitamin C in your system. The FDA says that the RDA for Vit C is 64 mg a day, just enough to prevent scurvy. Linus Pauling, who got a Nobel Prize for his work with Vit C and a second Nobel Prize for organic chemistry, said 1000 mg a day as a minimum and 2000 mg a day if you are sick. On a personal note, I was sick twice a year, for 2 weeks at a time, for 20 years, and was flat on my back for at least a week each time. To this day the doctors have no idea what the problem was. After I gave up on the doctors I tried Vit C. I took enough to keep from being sick and just below too much to get diarrhea. It followed a bell curve over 2 weeks with a peak at 40,000 mg a day 鈥?about 300,000 over the 2 weeks. I was not sick for those 2 weeks and after a couple of years of that I have not been sick since. I did not dissolve my kidneys, as some doctors said would happen. I did not get any calcium build up or stones and did not dissolve my cones or solidify my joints. Try it, but drink a lot of water 鈥?Vit C is a natural diuretic.

You could try emu oil gel caps, emu oil kills cancer cells, yahoo does not like me to pass on this information but if it helps your mom I don't care. good luck

Help! I've tried lots of stuff to get rid of acne scars and blackheads! Nothing has worked!?

2009-08-08T17:30:00.002-07:00

Answer:
THIS WORKS FAST %26 CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart, buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson %26 Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction..It will unclog
dry it out and bring it to a head...DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products work very similar but also remove layers of skin...
other over the counter creams with this product will dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma..
I have seen many people recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
probably would take the reddness out... again pretty harsh for sensative skin.Also, If need which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works
great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Any lotion that is completely oil free and hypoallergic should
work but again I recommend Nutraderm. I have heard from people online that "Purpose" also makes a lotion that is good, Nutragena, and Nivea
make good products also. I recommend Nutraderm from experience and my dematologist."Purpose Bar" %26 "Nutraderm" are oil free and hypoallergic they contain no perfumes and are great for both men and women.
I have also heard great reports of this soap helping improve skin tone. Some people recommend the "Purpose luqid soap" saying
that the bar did dry out their skin some. The rational behind using the bar is that there are no ingredients in it that will clog pores, and
according to dermatologists they recommend the Bar. I have also heard good responses from "cetaphil soap". These products are safe for all skin colors and tones. I highly discourage use
of Proactive and other harsh chemicals for people with some natural color in their face due to the bleaching and drying effect it has
shown in many many people.

Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues that cause clogging of pores.
DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also
things such as Accutane but have SERIOUS side effects such as Major Depression, %26 birth defects in unborn children, among others
If you wear make up make sure it is oil free, %26 hypoallergic...Eating healthy...Drinking plenty of water.. changing pillow cases freq.
etc ...avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets...can not hurt...Acne/pimples again are caused by pores/hair follicles becoming plugged
up, this plugging then causes an inflammatory reaction - reddness and infection (pimple)... It has been shown in many studies this most
often not caused by what you eat (chocolate etc... or how clean you are) but most often by either excess oils plugging pores or a bacteria
on the skins surface. - Proactive works in some people because it is a strong Benzoyl peroxide based washed but is most freq. to strong
for people with sensative skin - this is why alot of people get excessive drying and flaking, rashes, bleaching or breakouts from the product.
Retina-A does decrease the bacterial growth on your face but also removes dead/living skin, this can work well in some individuals and
has been shown to reduce wrinkles and scars but again I feel this is pretty harsh on sensative skin prone to breakouts. If you choose
Retina-A never use this product during the day only at night due to the sensativity it will give you to the sun. You must also get a perscription
for this product and I really don't believe it is worth the damage it does to your skin. In some rare cases for very deep/large boils and cyst types
of pimples oral antibiotics maybe needed but I would first recommend trying "purpose" and a low dose "benzoyl-peroxide cream" along with a good
oil free moisturizer "Nutraderm... etc" this does work well.THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3PSSS- for your specific question... scars are very hard to get rid of will reduce in color and depth over time --- new skin growth.. 1st treat the acne before doing anything... i have heard good results from "Maderma" but takes a long time.. there are also have been good results from collagen treatments.. I wouldnt recommend Macrodermabraision for people with sensative skin... lazar treatments etc.. may work.. improve your skin and the tone.. and I bet you will be happy.. I had reddness.. scars etc.. that are all gone now.. just took time...

Ive been using pure lye soap my friend bought some and i tried it and it has cleared my acne up and no blackheads in two weeks now.

To tell you da truth, I need answers to (kinda). Try putting cocoa butter on your face. Gradually, the scars will become smaller and fade. The black require more cleansing. Try taking a hot shower(will open pores) and cleaning your face by applying rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and rubbing your face with it.

Dear,
You have other problems too. You are constipated, Eyes twitch , blister in mouth or sore throat, quite often catch bad cold etc.The remedy lies in changing your heating habits. Leave all the dead foods, canned foods or pulses/cereals.change over to fresh fruits and vegetables whether raw or half cooked.
With this you wud find bowls clear up fast and you wud start recovery very soon. If you could add up exercise and or walk up to 4 kms it wud be an added advantage.
Wish U All the best. dogra_r_k@yahoo.co.in

read tips on reducing the appearance of scars and more on treating acne, skincare and home remedies on this site

The most effective way to prevent acne scarring is to leave the acne alone, however this doesn鈥檛 mean you can鈥檛 seek expert advice on how best to treat your acne. Acne scarring is most often the result of self-excoriate behavior such as the tendency to pick or squeeze the pimples.There are several remedies that you can try from oral anitibiotics to laser surgery (the best being the harmonic pixel laser).

Help! i've rosacea, is it normal for asians?

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Always scared and nervous, with heavy heartbeats, and often, dying of embarrassment, with a red face, and the feeling of being a damn stupid idiot. I have cried, I have been humiliated by people who don't know better, and I have felt so lonely and sad. Sometimes I have cried so much that I thought my heart would break. I just get to know it is rosacea, a disease that makes me the attention of the crowd- bringing me embarassment.
Answer:
It is OK, it will clear itself. I had it when in my teens, it is a pain(quite literally through itching) but try e45 cream, or zinc paste avaliable from a chemist.Hope this helps.

Wikipedia says:
"Rosacea (IPA: [晒蓹蕣.藞ze瑟.蕛蓹]) is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide.""The disorder can be confused and co-exist with acne vulgaris and/or seborrheic dermatitis. Rosacea affects both sexes, but is almost three times more common in women, and has a peak age of onset between 30 and 60."YOU ARE NORMAL

What the hell are you talking about? The idea that having rosacea makes you "...the attention of the crowd..." and "... a damn stupid idiot." is your own emotional baggage. PLENTY OF PEOPLE have rosacea. It doesn't make them stupid. You walk passed them every day. Do you stop, stare, and think of them as an idiot and embarrassment? Rosacea is very treatable with topical metronidazole. You also need to learn to regularly use sunscreen (something EVERYONE should do), and avoid things that exacerbate it like spicy foods. There is also make-up that can cover any remaining redness. Ask your dermatologist to recommend some for you. You really need to work on your self-esteem. When you project yourself as a stupid, embarrassing, idiot, people are a lot more likely to agree with you than feel sorry for you. That's going to happen whether your the most beautiful person in a room, the person in a wheelchair, or someone with rosacea. If you work on building your personality from the inside, people would be a lot less likely to focus on your outside.

I've seen dermatologists, tried their prescriptions (which mademy rosacea worse) and wasted a fortuneon allsortsoflotions%26 potions.I was very self conscious and depressed when nothing ever helped untilI tried this skincare range - http://www.rosacea-remedy.com/remedy.htm...It's been fabulous for my rosacea andmy skin is now almost strong enough for me to endure laser therapy soon. It is a normal skin condition for asians but it is more common in light skinned people.

Help! i've rosacea, is it normal for asians?

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Help! I`m alergic to everything I`m found, ance treatments?

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Okay, Well I`m alergic to Benzyl Peroxide and I haven`t been able to find any acne treatments that don`t have any in it. I have really bad acne so I need something that really works... please help!
Answer:
raw unpasturized apple cider vinegar..
the following 2 testimonials can be seen at http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/acne.ht...
Angelina O, has found that applying ACV topically to her face several times a day (4 or more times) has cured her of a "very bad complexion". She reports that she applies it straight and that while it burns her skin a bit, it still works like a miracle!you can get it at the health food store, or in some super marktet health food sections. i use bragg vinegar..
good luck
Cheryl writes, "My daughter developed a case of moderate acne, and after trying a number of different things for over a year which helped very little or not at all, she started drinking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar three times a day and applying it topically once at night. She has been acne free for two months. It took about three weeks to clear up."

I use oil of olay products to clean and moisturize my skin. Most acne treatments dry my sensitive skin, and when you have dry skin you will over produce oil, only to cause more acne. I found the best way to control breakouts is to keep clean with a gentle daily moisturizing cleanser and moisturize twice daily. Its not an immediate fix but in the long run it improves the health of your skin.

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HELP! i have scars on my legs & thighs, how can i make them disappear?

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I have dry skin though im using lots of lotions but it remains dry.Sometimes it's so itchy that it leaves a scar after.I tried body peel but it didnt disappear.Please help me how to get rid of it.Im so desperate, i cant even wear shorts or miniskirt because of that. Thanks in advance!
Answer:
You could try a product like Mederma (it's used a lot for surgical scars but it can be used for other scars too). Check with your dr for additional ideas.You mentioned that you have dry skin, how are you doing with water intake? Not getting enough water is one cause for dry skin.

i was always taught to put butter scotch on scars butt it depends on the persons skins type if it is sensitive or not you have to try what you been using it might take longer than some but it will work just have hope.

Scars are the body natural way to heal itself. But in the process, it leaves noticable lines. Berk!! Unfortunately, nothing can remove a scar. But making it less noticable is possible.First, fix the source your scars come from. Find a magic lotion to moisturize your skin. Stay away from hot showers, dramatic temperature changes and harsh chemicals.Second, it depends how old the scars are. The older, the less likely they will fade. Keep them moisturized. Don't scratch them. Also, when in the sun, use a good sunscreen with at least 15 SPF and use it often. The sun makes the scars more noticeable.

Okay, well I'm going to go with what everyone on here says works for cellulite: cocoa butter. Have you tried that?To prevent dry skin use lotion with shea butter and reapply several times a day. Johnson %26 Johnson makes some really good stuff for about $3.50 at Target. They also have a companion bodywash with shea butter to keep your skin extra hydrated.Don't do things that may dry out your skin like taking long hot showers/baths or staying out in the sun without sunscreen. If it's a small area you can try a scar pad. They are often sold in the bandages aisles of drugstores and are little clear gel pads. They really help alleviate the appearance of scars. If you can't find them at a drugstore, try a medical equipment supply store or try online.

scars are sexy if u ask me you should get more scars on your chest face and arms go fight somebody... if u are reely desprete try putting green tea on it .. that could work

Use a good moisturizer or I suggest you try using Zenmend Derma Lotion from Zenmed or Autopalm from Skinstore.com.Zenmend has no side effects and it's non-irritant to the
skin. It's proven to works fast and it povides Maximum
results! It's certainly a good lotion to prevent further
outbreaks.Another product that I think is effective is Autopalm. This
dry skin mlm is one of the best seller at skinstore.com now.
(Skinstore.com holds more than 10,000 skin care products) It's pretty effective, and worth the dollar paid out.
Here's are some good references:Dry Skin Tips
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/dry-s... Products that are effective to eliminate dry skin
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/produ...

Help! getting married nextmonth and my acne is so bad! a home remedy please to treat it?

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Answer:
try clearasil ultra vanishing acne treatment cream..it really works...it says guaranteed in three days but w/in a day i noticed a difference

As a girl, you ought to know more about facial stuff than I do. But do you use face washes and whatnot?

lemon juice and lotion on it 3 times a day.

virgin coconut oil..apply it to your face before bedtime..really worked for my brother who had every inch of his face covered with acne..and it's very famous in the philippines too..

NO dont use a home remedy, get proactiv, its only twenty bucks and it WORKS in just a few weeks, you will be all cleared up in time for your big day. Good Luck, and Congratulations!

Fill a bag up with baking soda and water. Put it over your head and tie it around your neck. After a couple of seconds, acne will be the least of your problems.

you don't need a remedy, just be yourself and get on with your wedding =)

sorry i'm not able to help, my daughter has the same problem and i haven't been able to help her. Best wishes to you

A dab of toothpaste on your spots will help dry them up in no time. My son's doctor told him about this and it works great! Also helps reduce the redness.

Besides washing your face twice daily, (not more, it will cause dryness and flakiness) an astringent helps paired with moisturizer. Always moisturize. I use the proactive astringent. When I use it religiously, its serves me well. I'm sure you know all the text book answers...like don't pick and squeeze and dont touch your face and all that jazz. Since I got a cell phone, I have seemed to develop acne on my cheeks.....don't touch a phone to your face. Tie your hair back when you sleep....its dirty. Wash your pillow case....its dirty. Lessen your hair product, that causes flare ups. Visine works GREAT for a few hours on red spots and blemish's. It shrinks the blood vessels temporarily.

stride exnivea its a cream that can help for thatfirst put the nivea all over your acne then take a Q tip take some of the stride ex and dot little spots on your acne

Better see a dermatologist quick. I like to use Aveeno facial wash and neosporin if I have a spot; but that might not work for you. A dermatologist can also do laser treatments and prescribe antibiotics, etc. Watch out for shampoos and conditioners, they will break your skin out. Also some facial lotions will too. I only use Dove soap and Oil of Olay for moisturizing. Anything else breaks me out. Most facial moisturizers break me out. Stick to an old tried and true for you and don't try anything new before your wedding or any new makeup.

Don't use Proactive, so many people come on here complaining that it doesn't work !!Go get yourself some organic apple cider vinegar and put two tablespoons full into a bowl with a teaspoon of baking soda mixing until fizzing stops. Get some cotton balls and apply to your face as you would a moisturiser concentrating on problem areas. Then rinse with warm water and a face cloth. Voila !! The baking soda is a natural abrasive and the apple cider vinegar is a fabulous toner and gives your skin a natural pep. By doing this remedy each morning and night as a cleanser/toner you will notice a huge difference in the health of your skin in a very short time. Increase the amount of pure filtered water in your diet, remembering that for each caffeinated drink you have during the day you need to make up for the water loss encouraged by the caffeine. You should be drinking at least 8 - 10 glasses 250ml of water per day. So if you drink 3 coffees per day you would have to have an extra 4.5 glasses of water on top of your usual 8 - 10 glasses!! (an extra 1.5 per caffeine drink).Increase the amount of foods containing Vitamin A in your diet.ie:- fish liver oil, liver, carrots, dark green and yellow vegies, eggs, milk and dairy products, margarine and yellow fruits. The color intensity of a fruit or vegetable is not necessarily a reliable indicator of its beta-carotene (Vit.A) content.If you are on the pill your need for Vitamin A is decreased. Vitamin A works best with a multivitamin B complex supplement, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus and zinc. (Zinc is what's needed by the liver to get vitamin A out of its storage deposts. Vitamin also helps vitamin C from oxidizing. Oral forms of vitamin A prescribed for skin problems are potent drugs that can cause birth defects and should not be used by pregnant. Your best bet is to go natural and munch out on carrots and dark green and yellow vegies where you can't go wrong.
Recommended daily intake for Vitamin A is 4,000 IU per day.Congratulations in advance on your pending nuptials !! Have a great day........... :0)
PEACE

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try aoat meal scrub then rinse with apple cider vinager 2times daily a few days and wow hun

Help! Blocked Eustachian tube?

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A severe sinus infection has left me with a blocked ear...I'm on antibiotics and alegra but this is driving me crazy...anybody?
Answer:
This stinks. Try to steam - and gently blow your nose.
If it doesn't get better on day #3 of your antibiotics have your doctor look at your year, sometimes they blow in with a device and help clear it or perhaps give you some drops.You could also do this first if you wanted to - take some peroxide and just lay on your side with a few drops in your ear.
See if it helps clear - Feel better. I had this last spring.
I eventually just cleared up on the antibiotic - and rested a lot.Drink lots of fluids so you are swallowing too -

Steam inhalation ,

Help! Any charity hospital willing to take care of 8-month-old baby suffering WestSyndrome fr Vietnam?

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Dear all, my tutor's 8-month-old daughter is suffering West syndrome (i.e. infantile spasm) as well as elasted ventricle of the brain (i hope i use the right term). She can experience as many as 10 seizures a day. She has not been able to flip or to hold things like other babies. Her dad has taken her to the hospital for treatment. The doctors have advised him of bad news that he couldn't dare to think of for his own child. He is desperate for help to save his only child. They both live in developing country, Vietnam where medical technology and treatment are still limited. I have tried to contact the Hospital of Sickkids in Canada, hoping the hospital could lend a hand. Please let me know or help me (My # 416-854-5159) spread the words to any charity hospital that can help sponsor for the baby's treatment. The child could die if treatment isn't implemented immediately. Thanks an ocean for your help. You won't believe how wonderful your action will be in helping to save the child's
Answer:
You need to contact the media in the U.S., Canada, all western countires. They all have web sites: msnbc.com, fox news channel, do a search for U.S.TV news channels, for New York Times (NYT.com) and such. The media often spotlights such human interest stories.Do you have a picture of the baby to attach to an email to them?

Can Doctors Without Borders help? Here is their link

Help! HUGE pimple that won't go away!?

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I have a very large, cyst-like pimple on my face. I've tried many things to get it to go away... toothpaste, topical acne medicine, exfoliating face scrubs, Acne Free face wash, and still seen no real results. I don't think I can afford to go to a dermatologist, does anyone know of a way to get this thing to go away? Today I got quite a bit of "pus" out of it, but it's still inflamed and very red. Is this thing on it's way out, or do I need to go see a doc. about it? Please help!
Answer:
Sounds like it could be a Boil or clogged pore. You dont want to squeeze it , it could leave a scar. Try very warm compresses on the area. It may take several days to go. If it still hasnt gotten smaller then seek med. att.

Do not pop this pimple as that only spreads the staph bacteria. Since it is not going away and is infammed and infected see your doc for antibiotic therapy to help this.

I get those too and they don't go away till they are good and ready to on their own. All the treatments and 'draining' you have been doing is what is making the cyst worse. Leave it be.You can try, though, adding Vitamin E to your supplements. That does help.

Try rubbing alcohol, it dries them out real fast.

That is why it won't go away.......you popped it. NEVER pop pimples. No matter how much pus is in it. Even if you use a sterile needle. First, you spread the bacteria and second, you damage the skin and the pimple takes so much longer to go away. You have cystic acne....you really should see a dermatologist. They can give you medication so you don't get those big things anymore. In the meantime-----NEVER PICK YOUR FACE!

stop pickin at it... use ointment and a bandaid until the redness an irritation is out, then put benzol peroxide jel on it everyday. i dont care how puss ugly it gets fight the urge... you don't want to make scar tissue cause if you do that it will be a permanant fixture.

pop it and all u can do is wait for it to go away

Try as hot as you can stand steam, like holding your face over a pan of boiling water several times then letting it cool down this will help it to drain all the yuk......out and help it to go down. It has worked for my son Good Luck! Don't scrub your face hard with facial clothes apply lite pressure to cleanse the face and don't keep changing your facial cleansing products, find 1 and stick to it.

first of all,,,, STOP MESSING WITH IT.. I know, it's a pain, and it hurts, and it's so relieving to pop the damn things, but it won't ever go away if u do that. Try taking l-lysine - it's a supplement, the good stuff is found in tomatoes. I'ts great for your skin, and helps it regenerate itself. Warm compresses, like a hot hot damp towel for as long as u can stand it, it will help. good luck, and no, most doctors won't give you anything for them, they will want to lance them, which does nothing much but leave a large scar on your face. try the l-lysine and see if it helps. good luck!!

Wash your face thrice a day with luke warm water; this is to hydrate your face. Use Clearasil Ultra products, like the Spot Clearing Cream. It really helps. And if you are going out, use Oxy Cover cream to cover up the pimple. It not only covers the pimple, it also heals at the same time. Lastly, drink lots of water and have plenty of rest.

Help With Under Arms?

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I am unable to use deoderants , colognes,prfumes or any of the all natural products out the to keep my armpits from smelling. I have used baby powder but that only last about two hours and I work in a kitchen so it makes things worse. Is there anything I can use that might work so I don't have to deal with the armpit smell???
Answer:
Is it because they are itchy? I had that problem and I used this deodorant that doesn't contain aluminum or soemthing like that. It's all natural and has a natural scent. It's specifically for people that are allergic. You can try that. There's alos prescription deodorant which is like a crystal that you rub on. Chech with your doc to see if he can write a prescription.

lol hang some of those christmas tree air fresheners in your clothes..

try sticking new kotex under your arms%26lt;lmoa, or find a job in a sewer system,lol

Help with terminology of colonoscopy results?

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I am looking over medical records of a colonoscopy that I had done. The pathology report says they found focal active colitis with focal ulceration along with active cryptitis with crypt abscess formation. What exactly are those? All I know is that my doc diagnosed me with Crohn's when it was done back in 2005 (along with an upper GI). But now that I am reading my records I am curious as to what exactly they found. I can't seem to find a good explanation online.
Answer:
Crypt abscesses are abscesses which form in the folds of the colon. Focal active colitis mean that there are isolated areas of colitis, it isn't all over the colon. Ulceration explains itself.

Oh my, it's very helpful to look at Crohn's disease first and then you'll be able to find the Colonoscopy procedure. By the way, you might want to type in "regional enteritis" on the search box. It's another name for Crohn's disease. But, I searched a layman's term for you here: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...I hope this helps. ^^
Avoid spicy foods t_t
EDIT: Oh, my bad Jessie... sorry about that.. I meant regional enteritis. I always mix up those two words when I was in class ^^ Thanks for the correction. ^^

FYI to serenity: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's are not the same thing.

HELP with sick 4 year old girl?

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my daughter suffering from fever this is day 2 day 1 her fever shooted 40.5 then day 2 stayed 37.6 for 10 hours then shooted 39.2. i know it could be a virus but now she says when i press her throat or she is ased to tilt her head it hurts but no problem swallowing food and drink. Any idea what is this. No puss in her throat.
Answer:
This could very well be meningitis! The neck pain is a tell-tale sign of it! Go to the doctor/hospital immediately, the neck pain is called "nuchal rigidity", so ask your doctor about it when you go.

Have you contacted the doctor? silly question I know.. Also has she any rashes? does she complain of joint pains anywhere?? YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR or go to AE this may just be a bad fever but dont take the chance :) let me know how you go.

Take your daughter to see the doctor. There's a chance that this may just be a throat infection, but alternatively it may be mumps which causes glands in the neck and throat to swell. Try giving your daughter something to lower her temperature such as Calpol, or use a cold cloth against her forehead and fan her. If her temperature still doesn't come down try putting her in a luke warm bath and gradually add cold water to lower the temperature of the water. But, the bottom line is still that you need to either take your daughter to the GP or if you can't get an appointment call out the emergency doctor.

Help With my 3 day old nostril piercing!!?

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I recently got my nose pierced 3 days ago with a needle, and until today, it has just swelled up in the passed 2 hours. Its not very very swollen but is slightly swollen then usual. i dont know if its infected because its not oozing at all but is quite tender. ive ben cleaning it will warm water and salt 2-3 times a day so it shouldnt be infected? i was just wondering if anybody else has any idea what this could be? Should i clean it differntly?? Please help!!
Answer:
Zoe I know everyone else has told you how to keep it clean but I'm concerned about the type of jewelry you have in your nose--is it gold or silver or stainless steel? and do you have anyother piercings with the same type of metal?It is not uncommon to be "allergic" to the metal, I can only wear gold even years after my piercings healed because I'm allergic to stainless steel posts. I would like to suggest to you that if you do the correct cleaning as the people above described and it STILL is as red and swollen PLEASE go to the ER. There are many, many blood vessels in your nose, as you well know if you ever had a nose bleed, an infection can easily get into your blood stream and that is not good. I would tell you to go back to where you had it pierced but it sounds like a friend did it since you said it was pierced with a needle---which I hope was properly sterilized.. It's your FACE dear, so if it is not getting better quick but getting redder- get to the ER

just leave it alone.... dont touch it or twist it too often.. i know its hard to resist...
mine never healed and it had to come out..
im sure u know to stay away from rubbing alcohol

Who said to use warm water and salt??????????You should be using rubbing acholoc (sp?) but I used bacteine when I got my nose done and it was wayyy better. You need to clean it every 2 hrs w/bactenie and do it for about 4 weeks.

break open vitamin E capsules and put on it...you must be young to get it pierced...and way too young to know 1st aid...good luck

Nose piercings
Nasal piercing is popular throughout the world and has been throughout history. All the usual rules of aftercare apply, including:Clean the piercing and jewelry twice daily using a cotton swab, gauze pad or other disposable product and a mild anti-bacterial soap
Do not touch or play with the jewelry. It will damage the tissue and delay healing.
Salt soaks can help promote healing and reduce swelling in the early days.
Ibuprofen will help reduce pain and swelling if needed.
Ice and cold compresses can help reduce swelling if needed.
Pat- don't rub- your face dry to avoid catching and pulling on the piercing jewelry.
Do not remove the jewelry for more than a day at a time, and not at all until it is fully healed.

First of all, don't touch it unless you're cleaning it. That's the easiest way to get an infection.However, the best way to get your nose pierced (to avoid infection) is to start with a ring. So hopefully that's what you have. With a stud in a fresh piercing, you cannot clean around it and have a higher possibility of infection. If your nose IS infected, it should be obvious -- swollen, painful, puffy and red.However, here is the best way to clean your new piercing if it IS a stud:Wash your hands with antibacterial, fragrance free soap. Gently remove the crust around your jewelry with a disposable cotton ball or Q-Tip. Place antibacterial sap on your hands and rub them togther to create a nice lather. Gently wipe the jewelry and your piercing with the tips of your fingers, careful not to scratch or irritate the area. Once the jewelry and piercing are lathered with soap, spin the jewelry so that some soap runs into the wound, helping to ward off bacteria. After spinning the jewelry several times, rinse the area and the jewelry thoroughly while continuing to spin the jewelry back %26 forth.

i got one a year ago and i have to take it off (remove ring) within 3 mts. i developed a bump that wouldn't go away. it was swollen all the time and sometimes red. i got all this stuff and bought the cleaning soap they recommended. still i had to remove it. don't wash it so much and don 't touch it much. it is healing and the swelling is from too much contact. your body is forming the hole which is the pierce. give it time. i personally would never do it again. i was worried sick i would lose my nose!

Clean it with a product called bio septic and a cotton ball you can find them both at the pharmacy. If your nose ring is not gold you could be allergic to the metal. You can put ice on it to reduce swelling. good luck

Help With my 3 day old nostril piercing!!?

2009-08-08T17:27:00.000-07:00

I got my nose pierced like 2 months ago, and I think ive cleaned it once. Considering youre cleaning it everyday its just normal sorness. Mine was tender and sore for like 2-4 days I think. You should be fine. You could by Bactine and clean it with that as well.

Infection does not always begin with an ooze.Redness and soreness are also signs of infection.Use an antibacterial ointment like neosporin on it also.

Sounds normal. Localized swelling around the piercing may last a week. It will probably be tender for a while as well. Sounds like you're doing everything right! I would use sterilized sea salts to clean it though, then use a cotton swab or Q-tip around the piercing to get all the nasty stuff off. Be sure to wash your hands before you touch your piercing or anywhere near it. If the swelling gets worse or you have any more concerns, talk to your piercer.

Help with Medical Term?

2009-08-08T17:26:00.003-07:00

Sometimes I hear music notes in my head and try as I might the notes form music as if I'm composing music in my head. And when I try to stop myself, the notes just end up forming a different piece of music. The melodies are always different...Is there a certain medical term for this? Thanks!ps. I'm not on drugs nor have I ever been, I don't drink, and I'm sure I'm not crazy.
Answer:
It would depend how vivid you hear the music. If it interferes with your daily living you should see a doctor, otherwise compose more songs!

Sounds as if you are a natural composer. If you can function and feel good then go with it. If this is too much of a distraction in your daily life then see a doctor.

I can only refer to myself and how I have ocd (obsessive-compulsive disorder) which is an anxiety disorder where the person has repetitive thoughts (obsessions) that cause a great deal of fear and anxiety and often will then perform some sorta ritual (compulsion) to lessen the anxiety. (I take the ssri/selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant, Prozac and received cognitive-behavioral therapy many years ago too.) I don't know if that is going on with you, but I have actually had songs 'playing over and over' in my head without it actually being considered a hallucination. For me, it was the ocd.Though I am not a licensed therapist so please do talk with a therapy professional and find out what he or she believes is going on. To get a diagnosis that may be reimbursed at least partially by your health insurance, you would want to try seeing either a clinical psychologist (Ph.D) or licensed/clinical social worker (LCWS) . And just fyi, psychiatrists (medical doctors that work with those with mental health problems) can also diagnose mental disorders. And if you don't have health insurance, perhaps there are places that accept patients on a sliding scale fee or at a lower rate. Please do talk to one who can give you an assessment to find out what is going on with you.

Tinnitus is the medical term for "hearing" noises in your ears when there is no outside source of the sounds. The noises you hear can be soft or loud. They may sound like ringing, blowing, roaring, buzzing, hissing, humming, whistling, or sizzling. You may even think you are hearing air escaping, water running, the inside of a seashell, or musical notes. It is not known exactly what causes a person to "hear" sounds with no outside source of the noise. However, tinnitus can be a symptom of almost any ear problem, including ear infections, foreign objects or wax in the ear, and injury from loud noises. Alcohol, caffeine, antibiotics, aspirin, or other drugs can also cause ear noises. Tinnitus may occur with hearing loss. Occasionally, it is a sign of high blood pressure, an allergy, or anemia. Rarely, tinnitus is a sign of a serious problem like a tumour or aneurysm. However, if your 鈥榤usic鈥?notes are not similar to anything here described, Maybe you should search another avenue. For this purpose I include a link to the reproduction of the essay written by Becky Welsh on this subject-http://www.britishkodalyacademy.org/...
kodaly_approach_importance-inn...
hearing_beck-welsh.htmHope this helps
Matador 89

Help with losing weight!?

2009-08-08T17:26:00.002-07:00

Hi everyone! I'm 5'5, 15 years old and i weight 134 pounds. I've been eating less than 1200 calories every day for a week now and excersising and i have not seen any results. I was told that i would lose at least a pound a week. I'm trying to go down to 125, so i am trying to lose about 10 pounds in a month. Does anybody have any suggestions on losing weight fast in a month?
Answer:
well its not only the calories that will help to lose weight but also the fat in the burgers ....etc. that gain on alot off weight.
P.s. you will also need to exercise alot. hope i helped.

i'm sure you look fine.. you weigh about the same i do.. only your 3" talleri'm sure you look fabolous :)

Exercise everyday like jogging around the block
Skip meals. Eat 2 times per day than 3 times per day
Dont eat until you're full
Eat fruits at night if your hungry.
Drinks lots of water and stop all the fast food and chocolate.
I found this on this website. There are more tips and info.

Help with adult acne?

2009-08-08T17:26:00.001-07:00

I've had acne since teens, am 23 now. It's ranged from light to severe, but I've never been acne free. Recently went to my family doctor when I was sick, as a side note he prescribed Tetracycline to help with the acne. After reading the effects, I'm not interested in taking it long term. However, I only have an issue with facial acne, not anywhere else. Over the last year I've cut back on makeup more and more, now only use concealer and Physician's Formula talc-free face powder. Could the makeup be the issue? I never go to bed with it on, wash my face every night, twice a day apply benzoyl peroxide cream, I drink lots of water and eat lots of fruits/veggies/fiber. I DON'T GET IT! It feels like I'm doing everything I can with no results. I don't want to stop wearing makeup yet--I'll feel like a troll--but do you think it would help that much? Does anyone have any tips/tricks/ideas?
Answer:
Part of your problem may be the witch hazel. Witch hazel closes your pores but does not remove the dirt and grim that is in the pores this equals more acne for some people. If you are having trouble with the products that contain benzoyle peroxide then you may want to switch to a product that contains sulfur. I would recommend the medicated acne masque from Bee-Luscious Cosmetics and for people with stubborn acne I would suggest the whole acne line from Bee-Luscious because they have products that contain benzoyle peroxide and sulfur plus special moisturizers for acne prone skin. They are not cheap products but you get superb products and they work better than anything else I have ever tried.

Try this wonder product: witch hazel. It is found in the pharmacy next to the alcohol. But it is virtually odorless and really good for great skin!

Make-up could be the issue but its most likely stress. The only way to totally get rid of it is medication. I have been on several antibiotics and I didn't have any problems with them. The max I has to take them to clear up my acne was 3 months. Sucks if your on the pill but worth it if you want to get rid of your acne. If you don't want to take a medication then you can be prescribed a cream. Only problem with creams is they dry your skin out very badly. make an appointment with a dermatologist. They specialize in skin. They know more then your family doctor would. You seem to be doing everything right, but sometimes thats not enough.

My partner has problems with his skin, and only on his face too. He has been to a dermatologist but to no avail!I was in the pharmacist the other week picking up some homeopathic sleeping tablets and I noticed some topical cream for dermatitis problems.He has been using it ever since and it seems to work like magic! It's called Graphites cream and is made by a company called Nelsons.I will find the link and put it below. I don't know whether you can get it where you are, but if you can it's worth a try. It's not that expensive (about 拢4) and he only needs a tiny bit. I bought it about 8 weeks ago and there is still half the tube left :) If you are in the UK you should be able to get it in most chemists/boots stores.Something else that I have used in the past is either tea tree oil based products, or I dab on neat lavender essential oil. Don't use neat tea tree essential oil, it burns like you know what lol!I swear by natural products where possible as they tend to have the least (if any) side effects :)CG.EDIT: even if you have tried the all natural approach I would definitly recommend the Graphites cream and Lavender essential oil if you haven't tried them before. I can't guarantee them of course, but if it does work it's worth it!

Arbonne has a great product line with super results called Arbonne Clear Advantage. www.arbonne.comClick Shop On Line; then click Beyond Basics. When you decide to buy, at top right under Consultant ID 16873267; Pin 1651If you like the product, it's worth signing up for (1) 35% discount and (2) autoship.

Hi There. What many people don't know is that most soaps and cleansers on the market contain mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate into the pores of our skin so it sits on the top layer like saran wrap. This causes dirt and debris to collect on our face, thus causing our skin problems. The FDA does not regulate the use of skin care here in the US so you'll find a lot of products that contain animal products and bi products, too high on the pH scale, not actually been tested (just "approved" or "recommended"), contain harmful ingredients such as alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, etc. These strip your skins acid mantel which is its protective layer and causes more skin problems. Try Arbonne. It's a Swiss company that is regulated by the FDA and formulates their products without mineral oil, alcohol, acetone, wax, dyes, chemicals, fragrances, etc. Their products are botanically based and beneficial for all skin types. Arbonne has a popular anti-aging line but also an intelligence line and acne line (http://arbonne.com/products/beyond_basic... I would be happy to send you a free sample if you would be open to giving it a try.

Have u like tried Pro Active or Clear Active ?I have used Pro Active and it really works u should try it sometime

HI RachelHere are some real answers on skin conditions. Remedies at the bottom. Cleansing the body of toxins is the key. Especially a colon cleanse! Educate yourself on detoxifying the blood.Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, rosacea, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin." Detoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Juice Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body. Learn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Colon Cleansing is the main step. Must remove the toxins from the colon, so the toxins dont get in the blood and cause illness and disease. Natural Cures1. Fruits and Vegetables for Acne: Carrot %26 spinach, celery %26 watercress, grapefruit juices are all useful to combat acne. 2. Unwholesome Foods: Acne, a prevalent problem among teen-aged boys would not be possible in our society if our foods were wholesome. A most sad and disgusting sight is the pus-filled pimples due to inner toxicity --- wastes trying desperately to escape through the face. This condition often turns a gentle face in the blossom of youth into a waste dump of pimples, pus and subsequent pock marks which can be prevented. The tons of acne medications and prescriptions sold annually act only on the effect of the harmful food, and not the cause of the disease, malnutrition. The traditional teenage meal, a grease burger, french fries and a milk shake or cola simply does not provide enough nourishment for anyone, let alone a boy going through puberty to adulthood. Our highly processed foods are devoid of hormones found in fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. Must do a colon cleanse to rid of all the toxins in the body, which eventually get into the blood and cause acne and all other diseases.3. Cabbage: Apply a lotion of freshly prepared cabbage juice preceded, if desired, by the application of leaves. The eating of cabbage leaves or juice is also helpful. 4. Lemon Juice: Skin problems such as acne... will often respond to a treatment of lemon juice. For blackheads rub lemon juice over them each night. 5. Black Walnut: Externally, Black Walnut is nearly a miracle worker in cases of ...acne, dandruff, boils, itch, shingles, ringworm--we could go on, but you can see that you can use Black Walnut whenever a skin disorder appears! The tincture is an excellent first-aid remedy for wounds. Best of health to you

It could be the make-up. I know my wife loves the make-up at Bee-Luscious Cosmetics. It is "high end" make-up and she tells me all the time it's actually cheaper than Wal-Mart because she uses less and isn't oily or clumpy.lol But anyway I use their acne products and I know that most of the ingredients are all natural but some are not. I think you might be one of those people that benzoyle peroxide doesn't work. They do have some acne products with sulfur and some with salicylic acid.

I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn鈥檛 use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured鈥f we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don鈥檛 want us to know.There is a great website: http://acnehomesolution.com that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.

Help with a cold?

2009-08-08T17:26:00.000-07:00

I have come down with a cold, and wondered if anyone has any advice on stopping it goign to my chest?I'm an asthmatic so I am desperate for it not to cause chest problems x
Answer:
The expression going into the chest is a poor one used often by patients and now adopted by doctors.Asthma has as I am sure you are aware a number of triggers. These include: cold air, exertion, emotion and there is a time variation, it is worst during the night and early morning. The strongest trigger for asthma however is undoubtedly viral illness. This causes the respiratory mucosa to loose its stability, producing irritability, (cough), brochospasm, (wheeze) and inflammation (mucus production, which is usually yellow or green). This last symptom causes the most confusion and results in the most mistreatment, it does not indicate that infection has entered the chest, but merely that the asthma is fully switched on!Best to list what has no effect first:Antibiotics- these are not relevant to asthma which is not an infective condition but an inflammatory one.Anti-asthma syrups + B2 tablets ( usually Ventolin)- these are ineffective as large doses need to be given to have minimal effect on the lungs. Because of this they tend to produce palpitations and hyperactivity.Cough mixtures- basically NONE of these are useful to anyone. ( possible exception codeine linctus as a cough suppressant in lung cancer). Cough suppressants are actually bad for asthmatics because that prevent the mucus being cleared from the lung, this stagnation increases secondary infection risk.Steam / menthol inhalations. correctly discouraged for past 15 years by the Asthma Society. Probably makes things slightly worse!What does help? Firstly having your regular asthma therapy tailored to your needs. If you exacerbation's of asthma with viruses are severe, frequent and prolonged your maintenance steroid may need to be increased long term.If your disease is moderate to severe you should already be on an inhaled steroid/long acting B2 combination already, (Symbicort). Some patients get benefit from increasing this at the onset of a cold.Don't be afraid to use your short acting B2 ( Ventolin) and if you are on MDI therapy ensure the nurse checks your technique regularly. If it is dubious you should be switched to dry powder,If your exacerbation's are always severe some patent's treatment plans may even involve them starting oral steroids (prednisolone) on their own at home, at the onset of the cold and while arranging to see their GP.There is a huge amount there, and it is a general summary of asthma management rather than instructions for you. All asthmatics need a personal treatment plan. Get yours from your own GP. If it isn't working ask for a referral to a chest physician.

Zinc is a wonderful over the counter supplement that can decrease the length of a cold. If it does start to go to your chest use mucinex.

I always have Lemsips when I`ve got a cold, and yes, I do think they work.

try onion soup. One onion is need and warm water.

Garlic yes I know, but its a natural antibiotic and really does work. Blanch it, crush it and mix with honey perhaps. Honey and lemon is also nice and soothing for the throat and extra boost of vit c. And dad swears by ginger tea (cut up and boil some root ginger). Have this before bed and you sweat the cold out over-night. Get well soon!

Try a product like Vicks Vapor Rub, it always kept us from getting bronchitis.Echinacea is a good supplement to take also.

There is no stopping it once its started. My hubbie says different though. He swears by Beechams powders/ capsules. Don't work for me though. As you are an asthmatic your Gp should be sympathetic.

Help what is this rash???

2009-08-08T17:25:00.003-07:00

My girlfriend thought she had a bite on her hand last night,then one on her foot,we thought it was just some kind of insect bite but when she woke this morning she had a few more.Now she has these red itchy lumps all over most of her body,the doc said it could just be a sudden allergy to something that could go within 24 hours??? Any ideas
Answer:
it could be hives...look it up!

I don't know but if your girlfriend starts to feel unwell get back to the doctors. If she is feeling fine should clear up as quick as it came.

If you've consulted your GP, I doubt if anyone on here can add anything more! Hope it goes soon!

Sounds like hives to me! It's a common allergic reaction. It'll be really itchy, but it'll go away. She might want to get her allergies tested.

Is she taking Benadryl or another sort of antihistamine? If she is truly covered all over her body, she should go back to the doc. She may need steroids for a couple days.Did she try a new soap? Eat something unusual or shell fish, peanuts, anything different? Is she wearing something new or something washed in a new detergent? Get a new pet? Are her face and lips affected?

Sounds like chicken pox !

It does sound like an allergic reaction to something .Why dont you try antihistamine tablets./

I dont' want to worry you but......I had a bite when I was walking my dog in the woods. It was a bite from a deer tick and it developed into Lyme Disease....red itchy lumps that felt a bit like bruises. Very bad illness that needs very strong antibiotics. If the problem persists it would probably be worth investing in the services of a skin specialist even if you have to go private, because this is one thing you don't allow to develop.

The incidence of bed bugs is on the up.Check you bedding to be on the safe side. Piriton is a good antihistamine.
Also have a quick think about washing powder, conditioner, shower gel etc. in case she has changed anything recently.
Shell fish is another common cause of allergies.

Help w ringworm?

2009-08-08T17:25:00.002-07:00

other than clorox how can i get rid of it?
Answer:
TreatmentIf ringworm of the body covers a large area, is severe or doesn't respond to over-the-counter medicine, you may need a prescription-strength topical or oral medication. These include:Topical * Econazole (Spectazole)
* Miconazole (Monistat-Derm)Oral * Itraconazole (Sporanox)
* Fluconazole (Diflucan)
* Terbinafine (Lamisil)
* Ketoconazole (Nizoral)http://health.yahoo.com/topic/skincondit...
http://www.drugstore.com/qxa1323_332828_...

any kind of anti funcus cream will help all it is is a fungus

after ya get rid of it, try showering every once in a while ;-)

Antifungal creams work well when when the ringworm is not in a sensitive area. Creams such as lamisil and tenactin usually work pretty well although they are a little pricy. You might feel a little weird putting something that is used to treat athlete's foot on your ring worm but it works in most cases. However, if the ringworm is located in the head do not use anything over the counter. For that you will need to see a doctor.

HELP small,red,pimples on my forehead is it the chlorine?

2009-08-08T17:25:00.001-07:00

I am in chlorinated water 6 times a week and have got these pimples only on my forehead how can i stop them?
Answer:
Have you recently changed your hair care or face products? Maybe its a reaction. Try using a nice cleanser like Olay of olay.

It could be harmones. JUST BUY AN OTC SCRUB, and drink water. Also don't stress over it.

read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies on this site

Help PLEASE?

2009-08-08T17:25:00.000-07:00

my daughter has been complaining of a very sore head (she is 3) and has a temperature and has been vomiting,i have given her some calpol but she is still ill should i call the doc or see if she feels better in the next hour or so,as i tent to over react when she gets ill as she had viral meningitis when she was 11 days old please help
Answer:
Take your daughter to your local emergency room. You don't know what's wrong, but if she has fever, headache, and vomiting, she needs to be seen NOW!

take her to the doctor

Honestly get on the phone and call a doctor.

Call the doctor - if it is a false alarm it really does not matter. Good luck xx

I would call the doctor out it will ease your mind, theres nothing wrong if you think that your over reacting, anyone would do the same.

Trust your maternal instincts. If you're not sure see a Doctor as soon as possible. If all is okay - well that's fine, but if there is a problem you are at the right place.If it's 'after hours' many hospitals now have GP 'after hour' services which is an alternative to emergency dept.

Is she running a temperature?
I have a 3 y/o also and if he had those symptoms I would call the Dr. just to be on the safe side. Which I am known to over react too. But I think sometimes it's best to over react then not react at all. I hope she feel's better soon. Good Luck

just to be safe, call your Dr, this is your child, don't wait!!!!!

call the doctor as soon as poss

Do not waste time - see the doctor immediately

GET HER TO THE DOCTORS MOTHERS KNOW BEST AND DONT BE FOBBED OFF BY THEM .

Call the doctor ASAP. It isn't over reacting, it is being a good mum. Better to be safe than sorry.

First of all, call the hospital first and ask. Secondly, give her Motrin or a Children's ibuprofen in the recommended dose for her age and weight.Take her in to the ER if the temperature doesn't go down.

Get her to the A%26E fast. Better to be safe than sorry.

It's so bad these days how we feel we should stick out pain..or watch others in pain/sickness because we are afraid of "annoying doctors"...they are there to help, no matter if they like it or not! You are not over reacting you are being a good, careful mother and want whats best for your child and it's not easy watching them being sick. Having a sore head as well as vomitting is enough to take her straight to the doctors..it maybe nothing to worry about but why not put your mind at rest and help your little girl! Doctors are supposed to be there to even just talk to about worries/problems..they often aren't but she is sick, so please go...don't wait another hour because, why should you!
Best of luck and i hope your little girl gets better soon...you are being a good mum, there's no such thing as being over careful were a child's health is at play!
xxx

doctors on call can take ages to arrive especially if you are in the UK Please turn off the computer and get her to A+E now

Well, first of all, sorry for your daughter. Secondly, watch her progress for the next few minutes, 30 the most. If no improvement, either call a doctor or take her to the nearest clinic or hospital.Its quite possible a question of food poisoning. Vormiting will help to clear the causes. Give her some water to drink, too. Its good for the system. All the best!/

If she has been vomiting for over 24 hours then I would phone the doctor, does the head ache go after the calpol ? If she has been like this for over 24 hours, phone the doctor.

give NHS DIRECT a call they will advise you what to do.my partner called them after he passed out at work and they were marvellous. you can find the number on the nhs direct website.

Call the doctor - do it now. good luck -k-

Hope she is okay now but it's better to bother a doctor or nhs centre etc and make sure. if something happened you'd hate yourself.

You need to take her to the hospital as soon as possible.

Better to be safe than sorry, take her to the doctor's!

Call the doctor ,never take a chance with a child . Hope she is better soon xx

lolls why hang about on here wasting time get round that doctors surgery now or call him in and if you say pains in head and running a temp he'll get to you a bit earlier than he might otherwise

don't worry about over reacting get her to the hospital immediately

Help please!!?

2009-08-08T17:24:00.003-07:00

I have this type of burn from the deodorant I used to use and its really dark and irritated. I don't know how to help it go away but its really annoying and is an ugly mark and it comes from the inner of my armpit to the outside (when i close my arms you can still see it). It also looks real dark and shawdowy.
Does anyone know any tricks that can cure this? Thank you!
Answer:
For starters, don't wear deodorant for a few days. it will irritate it. Try some neosporin to sooth it and make it heal faster. if it doesn't start getting better soon, go to the doc.

Stop using the deodorant. No big trick or any smoke and mirros here.

Dear friend if your skin is itching in the rashes , then you can use the oinment Qaudriterm it is awailable in every medical shops. try this and see . it really works. if this also does not work please see the skin doctor immed. and avoid all deodrant because there is skin allergy for you.

Help please!!!?

2009-08-08T17:24:00.002-07:00

what do people know bout diptheria and vaccinations!?
Answer:
Diphtheria (dif-THEER-e-uh) is a serious bacterial infection, usually affecting the mucous membranes of your nose and throat. The disease typically causes a bad sore throat, fever, swollen glands and weakness. But the hallmark sign is a thick, gray covering in the back of your throat that can make breathing difficult. Diphtheria can also infect your skin.Years ago, diphtheria was a leading cause of death among children. Today, diphtheria is rare in the United States and other developed countries thanks to widespread vaccination against the disease.Medications are available to treat diphtheria. However, in advanced stages, diphtheria can cause damage to your heart, kidneys and nervous system. Nearly one out of every 10 people who get diphtheria die of it.Prevention
Before antibiotics were available, diphtheria was a common illness in young children. Today, the disease is not only treatable but also preventable with a vaccine.The diphtheria vaccine is usually combined with vaccines for tetanus and whooping cough (pertussis). Tetanus is a bacterial infection that leads to stiffness of the jaw and other muscles. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the respiratory tract. The three-in-one vaccine is known as the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, or DTP, vaccine. The latest version of this immunization is known as the DTaP vaccine.The diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine is one of the childhood immunizations that doctors in the United States recommend begin during infancy. The vaccine consists of a series of five shots, typically administered in the arm or thigh, and is given to children at ages:2 months
4 months
6 months
15 to 18 months
4 to 6 years
The diphtheria vaccine is very effective at preventing diphtheria. But there may be some side effects. Some children may experience a mild fever, fussiness, drowsiness or tenderness at the site of the injection after a diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis shot. Ask your doctor what you can do for your child to minimize or relieve these effects.Rarely, the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine causes serious complications in a child, such as an allergic reaction (hives or a rash develops within minutes of the injection), seizures or shock 鈥?complications which are treatable.Some children 鈥?such as those with progressive brain disorders 鈥?may not be candidates for the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine. But, the number of children to whom these restrictions apply is small.You can't get diphtheria from the vaccine.Booster shots
After the initial series of immunizations in childhood, booster shots of the diphtheria vaccine are needed to help you maintain immunity. That's because immunity to diphtheria fades with time.The first booster shot is needed around age 12, and then every 10 years after that 鈥?especially if you travel to an area where diphtheria is common. Ask your doctor whether you're up-to-date on your immunizations. Be sure your child is as up-to-date as possible on childhood vaccinations before starting child care or school.A booster shot of the diphtheria vaccine is given in combination with a booster shot of the tetanus vaccine. The tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine is given by injection, usually into the arm or thigh.Doctors recommend that anyone older than age of 7 who has never been vaccinated against diphtheria receive three doses of the Td vaccine.

they are way important!

hi hunni, try going onto wikipedia and searching them, im doing all about this at the mo, but i havent got the energy to type out everythin
SORRY!!!:o
hope this helps
xx

GET THE INNOCULATION OR DIE

What is diphtheria?Diphtheria is an acute respiratory infection caused by the diphtheria bacterium, Corynebacterium diphtheriae and its toxin. This is a serious infection with a high mortality rate, even in Western Europe.The bacteria multiply on the lining (mucous membrane) of the throat, nose or larynx, where they divide and excrete a poisonous substance or toxin. The bacteria and the toxin destroy the mucous membrane, so that a thick coating is formed and the patient develops a serious inflammation of the throat. The membranous coating in the throat can become detached and obstruct the airways, making breathing difficult and sometimes causing asphyxiation. The bacterial toxin penetrates the body and can lead to damage of the cardiac muscle and the nervous system.Why do you get diphtheria?The disease is mainly transmitted by droplets from the nose or throat being passed from person to person, eg by coughing or sneezing.Protection from the disease comes from having antibodies in the blood - which is the purpose of vaccination. The bacteria can easily be passed on by a person who shows no sign of illness, a so-called 'healthy disease carrier'.Diphtheria can also be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.Where does diphtheria occur?The bacteria may be found anywhere, but especially in poor or densely populated areas, where some people have not been vaccinated against diphtheria, encouraging the disease to spread. In the early and mid 1990s more than 50,000 people in Russia and the Baltic countries fell ill with diphtheria. More recently there have also been minor epidemics in South East Asia.In Western countries the disease is rare and there have been no epidemics since the 1940s, when the diphtheria vaccine was introduced. However, individual cases will still be seen, because a minority of the population is not totally protected by vaccination, and diphtheria can be imported from abroad.What are the symptoms of the disease?The incubation period, which is the time that elapses between a person being infected and the disease developing, is usually two to five days.Local symptoms consist of a sore throat, coughing and breathing difficulties. When the disease infects the skin it causes crusty scabs, similar to impetigo.General symptoms manifest themselves as a slight rise in temperature, limpness and fatigue. In weeks two to six of the illness, damage to the heart and nervous system may be observed in the form of irregularities of the heart beat and paralysis. In the worst cases, this may cause serious disturbances in cardiac rhythm, and possibly cardiac arrest.Mortality in poorer countries is high, up to 30 to 40 per cent, while in Western countries it is between 5 and 10 per cent, partly because the disease may be confused in the early stages with other infections, which results in treatment being started too late.What measures can you take to avoid the disease?The most important method of avoiding the disease is vaccination. All children in the UK are routinely offered five vaccinations against diphtheria in the child vaccination programme. Children are given the diphtheria vaccine together with vaccines against tetanus, whooping cough, polio and Hib as one combination vaccine (Pediacel), at the ages of two, three and four months. A child is given a diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio booster vaccine (Repevax) when he or she is five years old. The child is given a further booster vaccine before leaving school (Revaxis) and is then considered to be protected for a further 10 years.If you plan to travel abroad, many places recommend reinforcing protection with a new diphtheria vaccination every 10 years.How is the diagnosis made?To make a diagnosis a swab is taken from the throat and the bacteria are cultured in a laboratory.Future prospectsProvided that treatment is introduced early enough, the danger of asphyxiation can be avoided and there is every possibility that the bacteria can be eliminated and the toxin prevented from affecting the heart and nervous system. Long-term effects may be observed in the form of paralysis, especially in the face, as well as disturbed cardiac rhythm, which may require ongoing medication.The disease itself will probably be difficult to eradicate from the planet partly because, like whooping cough, the bacteria can be dispersed among vaccinated and healthy people without anyone realising that they have the bacteria in their throats. How can the disease be treated?Treatment is a specialist task and is carried out in hospital. There is an antitoxin, which combats the bacterial toxin, but it is used only in suspected cases of diphtheria when there is no time to wait for the results of swabs.In addition, antibiotics are administered to eliminate the bacteria itself. The sick person should be kept in isolation. Artificial ventilation with respirator treatment may often be necessary.In addition, people who have been in contact with the patient should be examined. They should be offered vaccination and preventive antibiotic treatment. This should be carried out in co-operation with the community medicine specialist and the hospital.go on google listed in the source below and type in
diphtheria and vaccinations

Diptheria, is know as "Whooping Cough" for the sound of the coughing.Usually diptheria vaccine comes combined with at least 2 others.
Some people look at the statistics that a certain (extremely low) amount of babies die after the shots, or some are worried about mercury in the vaccine.Think what you want, but Vaccines have given us a long life span, you are much better off to have All vaccines than not.
Before vaccinations, life span was expected to be 40With all the good things, vaccines do, and the Extremely vast majority they help, don't dwell on the possible negatives.

http://www.forparentsbyparents.com/baby_...http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel/diseas...http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/dip.html...Hope these help

It is highly contagious and is a bacteria that affects the nose and throat, nerves and the heart (as it progresses).
The vaccinations are given at an early stage in life (babies 2,4,6 and 18 months old, then at 5 %26 15 yrs old). North America has hardly any cases, thanks to the immunization, the other countries where it's not available is coming back with a vengence.
It is a horrible disease and with the shots today why have children suffer.

Diptheria is a really interesting infectious disease. The bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae grows on the surface of your throat, and forms a biofilm. The infection then goes one of two ways: 1) The bacteria continue growing, eventually you die from suffercation, or 2) the bacteria become infected with a non-lytic bacteriophage, whose genome contains a toxin gene. The gene becomes expressed, and the host gets killer by the actions of the toxin. Neat eh?But there are treaments like everyone else said. I just thought you would find this interesting.

When I was a kid, many moons ago, children were immunised against diphtheria at school, without the need for their parents consent. I don't remember anyone dying or having serious side effects from it.
And science has advanced amazingly so it must be better now than then.
If we had not had all these injections as kids, then the country would be awash with killer diseases. Most were largely eliminated if not killed off, i.e. smallpox, etc.

diptheria is a highly infectious diseas but modern day meds mean that u got to the docs he/she uses a needled thats about an 2 inces long the put the vacine (which is a tiny does of the disease) under the skin which alows the body to immunise its self against it

Help please! Quick remedy for body acne needed!?

2009-08-08T17:24:00.001-07:00

With my Spring Break barely over a week away, I am suddenly experiencing a large breakout of body acne (mostly on my back). While it's been an ongoing problem, it was always very mild. Now, however, it has become too much to bear.Is there any quick remedy to help at least reduce the breakout? I don't care if it is something very temporary, I only really need it to last for a couple weeks.I have some prescription benzoyl peroxide cream for my face, and in desparation I have tried applying that to my back. However, after two days, it really seems to have gotten worse.Help please!
Answer:
Get to your local drugstore %26 get a bodywash with acne medication, (there are various brands, The more severe your acne is , the more you might have to spend)
%26 use daily, or twice a day, %26 the acne should clear up.
Good Luck.

lol. I remember those days. Dont use a wash cloth, use your hand with in the shower, and just really watch what you eat. Greasy, buttery, fried food. All that crap makes you break out. Just try to eat better food and deal with it.

Try going to a dermatologist/doctor and see what he/she advises. Please take care. I know alot about diet and skincare myself and the real stuff are prescribed by professionals. However, check out the beauty and skin care link below and read about your acne problem.

Go see a doctor, and drink lots of water. and yeah, dont eat greasy food.

First off, you might consider the possibility that you're having an allergic reaction to something. Raised "bubbles" are a sign of allergic reaction, and can indeed resemble acne.If indeed what you have on your back is acne, the best thing you can do is to keep it clean. Acne is caused by four main factors (that we know of): bacteria, inflammation, excess sebum within the sebacious gland, and excess buildup of the "skin" lining the walls of the tube from which the sebum (i.e. the oil) exits. When the gland gets plugged up by this excess skin, and the other factors are present, a pimple develops. There are more details related to this phenomenon than I know of, I'm sure.I'm a dentist, not a dermatologist, hence my answer to your question is not a completely educated one. Regardless, keeping your skin clean (but not overly clean) is a good start. Benzoyl peroxide also is useful in treating acne.If you manage to get your hands on a topical medication called "Retin-A", I would NOT recommend that you use it. Retin-A causes exfoliation of the outermost protective layer of the skin, hence it should only be used on skin that will not have much exposure to the sun. I'm assuming that you're concerned about the acne on your back because you plan on having it exposed during Spring Break--usually at the beach.Finally, see your dermatologist. He/she will determine whether or not it's acne or some other problem, and can recommend treatment for you. Of course, good luck getting in to see a dermatologist within a week's time!

Help please! I want even-toned, acne-free skin! :)!?

2009-08-08T17:24:00.000-07:00

Do you guys know of any facial products that will give me clear, even-toned, smooth skin on my face and body. I'm Jamaican and my skin is dark. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I've heard that Ambi products and Neutrogena Visibly Even products are good but I need your help. Thank you so much in advance!
Answer:
THIS WORKS FAST %26 CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results.
This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart,
buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson %26 Johnson - wash your face with this
2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing
to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction..It will unclog
dry it out and bring it to a head..DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face.. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Salicylates such as found in regular asprin among other products
work very similar but also remove layers of skin...other over the counter creams with this product will
dry out pimples but maybe too hash and cause surrounding skin trauma... I have seen many people
recommending crushing asprin and making a paste which probably will dry out the blemish but again
pretty strong and probably will cause more tissue damage and bigger scars as an anti inflammatory
probably would take the reddness out.. but again feel pretty harsh for sensative skin..Also, If need
which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works
great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are
frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues.... DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the
dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring
DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals
such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE
PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but
will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also
things such as Accutane but have SERIOUS side effects.... Eating healthy... changing pillow cases freq.
etc ...avoiding dirty sports equp. such as helmets...can not hurt.............................
THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL
DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK.... PS. "PURPOSE" costs about $3

try proactive or differin, my skin cleared up in about a month with differin and I look like a princess. lol

Wal-mart makes a generic form of Proactive. I've used it and it works very well. It's an inexpensive alternative to Proactive.

I have a report on acne from a medical doctor. It might provide you with the information you are looking for and help you achieve the skin you want. Leave a message for Terry at (519) 758 5738 with your name, number, and best time to reach you. I will call you to get your email address so I can email you the free report. Take care.

Hi,
I recommend an at-home microdermabrasion kit. It is safe for dark skinned people and it evens out skin tone and texture after a few uses. you have to be careful though with what product you choose, there are some that may cause irritations and breakouts. for me, neutrogena and pond's worked very well, but they might not work for you. my suggestion would be to try to obtain some free samples from some of the most popular microderma kits, try them for a few days each then decide which one is best for you. don't trust all the advertising promises made by manufacturers, some of the kits only scrub your face, giving you insignificant short term results.
Hope this helps.

Help Please !??

2009-08-08T17:23:00.002-07:00

Why when I drink coffee my stomach starts to hurt on the side and caffene and even sugar I dont know what it is but I feel a mass in my stomach too can you help me ??? Why is that??
Answer:
Is the mass only there when you consume caffeine and sugar? You may be allergic to it - I would suggest going to a doctor...........

coffee is very acidic. try not drinking it and see if the pain goes away.

drink MONSTER or quit and drink green tea beacause it contains many antioxidants that help keeps your matabolism healthy

Please get an UGI Endoscopy done , otherwise Barium meal studies is required.

try to stay away from caffiene products ,coffee,tea and chocolate have caffiene. the caffiene probably irritates the mass in ur stomach...is it some kind of fibrode or something? my friend has to stay away from caffiene and some other stuff cause it irritates her mass!...good luck!

Help on sweaty feet?

2009-08-08T17:23:00.001-07:00

I love to wear medium heeled sandels in the summer. However my feet will sweat, which cause my foot to slide foward. Then of course the shoe is very uncomfortable. I have some pads you place in the shoe to prevent this. However they don't always work. Any tips on a cheap treatment to help me out? I got botox injections on my arm pits for a birthday gift from my parents. However it was very expensive b/c I had to go back a few times. Is there a soak or scrub,,,, or am I stuck wearing flip flops another summer
Answer:
Powdered chalk, talcum powder or any sort of powder would be enough to stop your feet from sliding forward.There's also antiperspirants for feet that can be bought at most pharmacies. There's no need to worry about the price either because they are normally quite cheap.

Believe it or not my husband (at the time) was told by a doctor to buy a very inexpensive roll on anti-persperant (not deoderant. ) He had to roll in on his feet and wait for it to dry and he was good to go.

try a little baby powder

try baking soda. it will absorb the sweat and keep your feet dry.

I agree with both of your readers, one solution is to put deodorant on your feet I think they recommend a very expensive one I hate the fact that I don't remember the name but I would go with secret. And the other reader that suggested the baking soda yeap that also can be a ticket what I recommend is to first do a paste of baking soda (with water) and rub your feet do this like every night and then before you wear your sandals try the deodorant...the baking soda will definitely help with the sweat and the odor...
If all else fails then I would recommend go see a doctor maybe they have a better suggestion...I don't see where the botox injections have to do with it but that is why I suggest to seek some professional advice :p) good luck and happy feet ;p)
K

Help my lips feel swollen and it sweat out yellow liquid?

2009-08-08T17:23:00.000-07:00

my lips feel swollen or are swollen and most of the time at nite it feels like its burning and it sweat out yellow clear liquid thats really sticky its been doin this for two weeks i need help can u tell me wat it is and how to cure it .. icant sleep at nite becuz its painfull
Answer:
What are you doing asking this question here? See your doctor first thing tomorrow or go to the emergency room!

Go to the doctor right away

Time to see a doctor dude.....I bet you're starting to have some liver problems....hope not. Best of luck to you.

Help me!!!!?

2009-08-08T17:22:00.003-07:00

i have these 2 red spots on my face, i recently went swimming indoors, and the skin on my cheekbones is bright red, there is no possibility that it is a sunburn. are there any remidies that work overnight, i think its chlorine burn.
Answer:
Relax, if it's chlorine burn, it will start to disappear before you go to bed tonight. Put a light moisturizer on it before bed. It'll go away, don't panic.

Yes moisturizer should fix it :o)

Use Clinique moisturizer. I can't remember the name but it is pastel yellow. It will do the trick.

Help me!!!!!?

2009-08-08T17:22:00.002-07:00

I have like little zits in my eyebrows:( I don't know how to get rid of them and you see all these girls with flawless faces....please tell me how to get rid of them :',','(
Answer:
I recommend trying Cetaphil face wash and using a benzoyl peroxide acne lotion on the spots (try Neutrogena). These are often a condition known as keratosis pilaris, which is a keratin build up, not the result of a dirty or unhygienic face. If this does not help, seeing a dermatologist can help. They may be able to prescribe something. Whatever you do, do NOT exfoliate these. It can make them worse. Gently cleanse with Cetaphil and the acne spot lotion, and leave them.

Help me!!!!!!!!!!?

2009-08-08T17:22:00.001-07:00

I have had a wart since July 2005 and it won't come off. I went to the doctors and he gave me something and it hasn't come off. Does anyone know what I should do?
Answer:
Go back to the doctor and have them freeze it off. Those 'freeze away' kits from the store don't work worth a crap. Don't waste your money on them.

GO BACK TO THE DOC HONEY. you need to go back to the doc. It is normal for them to have to have two or more times to try to get rid of them

Try skin so soft from avon It removed my warts on my finger. It took 2weeks though

You can try one of those freeze-off wart kits you get at the drugstore. You can also try more natural remedies, like Vitamin E and duct tape.

Go to a dermatologist. He or she can 'freeze' the wart off with CO2 or it can be excised easily if it has long roots. Don't worry.

Help me! Gluten free!?

2009-08-08T17:22:00.000-07:00

After 3 months or so of stomach aches, diarrhea day in day out, pains in my side, etc, I finally went to the doctors and have been told I have IBS as a result of gluten intolerance. I don't know what foods I eat now! Even soup has it in! (in terms of wheat flour)Also, will any of this mean a loss in weight?
Answer:
Your Doctor can also help with a list of G.F foods. Do you get free prescriptions? these foods can be prescribed by your Dr. if not you will find a section in most large supermarkets where you can find suitable items.

All major supermarkets have a gluten free section; the items do cost a bit more though. But you can get gluten-free everything these days.
Don't know about weight loss though.

If you are having problems with gluten it's because of Celiac Disease. IBS is just a syndrome (and yes it could be a symptom of Celiac but it doesn't cause Celiac) and something as simple as having a lot of stress can cause it (I have IBS). I would recommend that you get tested to confirm that you have Celiac. If one dr won't do it pls find another GI (gastroenterologist) dr that will.Many drs in this country (the U.S.) don't realize that Celiac disease is a very real problem that unfortunately can't always be picked up by blood work so the next best thing is a biopsy of the small intestine.In the mean time pls checkout http://www.glutenfree.comThis is a place that has a lot of foods that you can buy without gluten and they will also tell you which stores in your area carry the products they carry. There are also some excellent recipes on this website.To learn more about Celiac check out: http://www.celiac.com.

this is just up my street! my son has been on a gluten and dairy free diet for 10 years, you can get prescriptions off the gp for gluten free bread, pasta, biscuits, pizza bases, flours etc, if you buy yearly prescr its cheaper, many shops eg tesco, sainsburys have excellent range, many are labelled gluten free, the coeliac society is good find it on the net, you may lose weight a little but the symptoms will ease, cross contamination can occur using implements that touch other food, good luck

HI. Poor you! I have been gluten free for nearly 5 years now thanks to IBS. To start with, it was hard, but now, to be honest, I dont miss the food with it in as even a small amount causes symptoms to worsen.
DONT PANIC! It is 'doable'.
All the major supermarkets have a gluten-free section, it is more expensive than 'normal' food and doesnt taste as nice!
I tend to buy the pasta as this is good staple food.
I am eating more healthily now, as I dont have snacks for me in the house so eat fruit more.
I love Bathcelors soups at the moment - really healthy, not added ingredients and no gluten!
As a treat or if I am feeling low in carbs, I will buy some Tesco muffins from their free-from section. These are yummy with spreads on!
I bake chocolate cake from a pre-made mix from the gluten free section. I add my own ingredients, like chocolate or banana to cheer the flavour up.
I buy a large supply of gluten free bread to take on holidays as I can supplement the food out and about.
You can do this quite easily, once you know which foods/makes you can or cant eat.
Eating in restaurants can be tricky, and you sometimes need to spell it ou to them! I take my own gravy granules if eating a roast somewhere other than at home.
Salads sometimes have gluten food in them, like bacon bits or croutons, just check.........
The main thing is find foods you love that are gluten free and enjoy them!
Waitrose do some lovely ready made curries that are also gluten free - that satisfies my 'take away' cravings!
Let me know if you want to chat more.........

I have a friend that I cook for occasionally that is VERY gluten intolerant. She shops at health food stores like Atkins, and Whole Foods. They make a large variety of gluten free foods, even brownies! She referred me to this website when I asked her for help in cooking for her.As for weight loss, I don't think so, but it really will depend on how you alter your eating habits. If you keep eating the way you were, but gluten free, then you probably won't lose weight. If you use this as an opportunity to start eating healthier than you were, you might see a big improvement.Hope this helps!

I had the same problem and have now been on a gluten free diet since Sep 2006. Trust me it gets easier once you know what you can and can't eat and what to look for.I good tip is to look at the ingredients as you have done, also most supermarkets has a section of dairy/gluten free foods. Just ask where it is as it can be tricky to find sometimes. I generally eat youghurt and fruit for breakfast, sometimes a little bit of gluten free cereal (cornflakes has a tiny bit of barley in it but has been ok for me so worth a try as much cheaper than gluten free). Another thing to try for breakfast is quinoa which is a South American grain a bit like rice or cous cous that is completely gluten free. it's nice like a porridge to eat with honey, rasins, milk, fruit etc.You can have rice, veg, potatoes and protiein. Be careful with processed ready meals, powder sauces and such as they can have hidden flour in them. Also - get gluten free soy sauce as most soy sauces has wheat in them. I'm not sure if you are in the Uk or not but Sainsbury's has a range called Free From that have great corn flour pasta which taste just like normal pasta as well as frozen pizza. Tesco also has pitta bread and rolls which are nice if you put them in the oven for a while.I did find that I lost a bit of weight not eating gluten anymore as you tend to have a bit of a lower carb diet. Also your body can process the foods you now give it and it helps you digest better.I personally felt better than I ever done and manage really well now and it's rarely I find I really miss something.Best of luck!

Visit your doctor who can give you a prescription for gluten free food or speak to a pharmacist who can give you information of gluten free manufacturers. Most major supermarkets sell a large range of gluten free food from pasta to biscuits etc

If you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which is a Wheat and Gluten Intolerance, also barley, oats and rye. You need to follow the diet very carefully. What I would suggest is that you research on celiac.com or celiac spru. There are many many foods that contain wheat (even Twizzlers do). You will need to read all of your food labels extremely carefully. As far as weight loss, each one of us is different, I gained weight. Good Luck to you and I hope this helps. It does seem a bit overwhelming at first, however, you will get used to it. I was diagnosed 2 years ago.

You want the gluten free directory from this place http://www.coeliac.co.uk/

Help me with these heart questions please?

2009-08-08T17:21:00.003-07:00

what is the primary reason for increase in heart rate during excercise?
Discuss factors that affect the rate at which a person's heart recovers?
what part of the heart's action does the pulse represent?
Answer:
heart rate increases because the body needs to get more oxygen more quickly to muscles when they are working during exercise. and also to get rid of the waste products of metabolism i.e. uric acid and co2.pulse rate represents systole,

Read your textbook or refer to your school notes and do your own homework.

Help me with my allergy?

2009-08-08T17:21:00.002-07:00

my top lip swells, but just the middle of it, but it get enormous, i get itchy throat and ears and sneeze loads, but sometimes its not all of these at the same time, i wore latex gloves at work i thought it may have been them, so i changed to latex free but it still does it occassionally, to get into be allegy tested its a 4 month wait, any ideas of what it may be, its only been happening randomly for the last couple of years.
Answer:
Its impossible to say, there could be various triggers. try keeping a notebook of when it happens and what the preceding events were. You may be able to make a connection that way.

The best way to try and find out would be to keep a list of the different things you have come into contact with for the past couple years compared to before. Then about a week at a time expose yourself to different things on the list one or two at a time you should be able to narrow the list down pretty quick if you stick with it and don't try too many at once. I hope you find out really soon.

Try to establish when it occurs, is it only at this time of year. How long does it last. Does it occur after eating something. Does it last all day and night. How long before you get relief.I would start trying to establish the cause yourself.I get itchy tongue whenever I eat Brazil nuts Walnuts and hazel nuts, but not peanuts, cashews or pistachio.Strange but true.

Would you like me to kiss it better for you?

You should be able to rinse your nose, sinuses and the top of your throat using a saline nasal RINSE (not a spray) A full warm water saline rinse goes in one nostril and out the other. It draws out all the gunk and shrinks the tissue (like swimming in the ocean). I've been doing it at work too.The buffered salt doesn't 'sting' as much as plain salt water. You can use a new method like Nasopure, or the vintage, Netipot. The special bottle and salt is about $20.You can do this a often as you like with no bad side effects.You don’t need a prescription for this therapy. So if you live in a state like mine, they’ve pretty much “outlawed” sudafed medicine. Drug-free is really the way to go on a frequent-use basis. (I put in a link for “what” and “how” – there’s also some good info on wiki)

Help me please! an emergency laproscopic apendectomy?

2009-08-08T17:21:00.001-07:00

i just had an emergency laproscopic apendectomy about 2 weeks ago. i have 3 spots where they made the incisions. 1 in my belly button 1 on the lower right side of my abdomen and the other on the other side of my abdomen. around the 1 in my belly button there is swelling around the top part and the bottom and its hot to the touch and kinda red. what should i do?! plz help me out!
Answer:
It's locally infected. Hopefully your on an antibiotic for this. If not...you need one. Symptomatically you can put warm compresses on this. (microwave a damp washcloth).

I think you should go to a doctor. If it doesn't get better. Its gonna be red cuz of the skin being cut but i don't know about the hot to touch thing! Good Luck. If you have Med. Insurance you should just go to an urgent care. Not ER not that bad.

You might have an infection in that incision. Anything that has to do with surgery you should go see your doctor. I have had 5 or 6 laproscopic surgeries, you have to wonder how they do that! But it is better than major surgery which I have had also. If you don't want the office visit call them. Have you gone for a follow up? If not go NOW! Infections in incisions are NO fun.

I think you should let your doctor know because it is probably infected. I had the same thing happen to me and they put me on antibiotics.

It's infected, silly!!You need to get your belly to the ER pronto to get some antibiotics!! You don't want to let it go, an infection in an incision to the gut is a very nasty thing, so take care of it NOW. ER get going

You need to go to a doctor that is a sign of infection. I did not have what you had but I did have my appendix removed and they made the same types of incisions and they did the same thing as you described.

Help me me me?

2009-08-08T17:21:00.000-07:00

my b/f says it burns wen he pees but he jac off alot wiht alot of lub could that b it cuz he hasnt had sex
Answer:
telI knew a guy who had that problem and he had the Clap. It could also mean he has a urinary track infection. Tell him to go to the doctor.

It has nothing to do with having sex or not. This could be some sort of infection. He should really check with a doctor. [does he drink enough water?]

I knew a guy whose penis burned when he peed he ended up with ghonereha (sp)

it could be a urinary track infection. it could be not drinking enough of the right fluids. water water water . He should call his doc.

Help me i need answer asap.?

2009-08-08T17:20:00.002-07:00

i will like to know what organ acts most directly to remove old red blood cells from circulation?
Answer:
It's not the kidneys, kidneys regulate things like salt, and filter toxins and is why they have dialysis to filter these. The spleen is what filters old blood and why if we have to we can live without it. This question should be in your book somewhere, check the back for spleen.

kidneys

what is this? this has nothing to do with diabetes

spleendo not ask for help with your homework!

Kidneys. All the blood travels through this organ to get cleansed. That's why so many diabetic people are on dialysis machines. It cleanses the blood.

HELP ME GET RID OF THIs?

2009-08-08T17:20:00.001-07:00

ok well i had some acne in between my breasts, and i scratched it last year, and now i have this scar. its kinda of an old scar, but its visible, which means i cant wear any low cut dresses, or bikinis cuz im embarassed. how can i get rid of it without spending a lot of money?
Answer:
Well first you should know that acne can cause various types of scarring. And obviously the treatment differs with each type. hence discussing with a dermatologist is vital.
%26lt;Scars at upper chest are notorious for converting into Keloids which are difficult to get rid of. (I'm a sufferer!!)%26gt;A common problem that occurs with scratching the acne is hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) and/or obvious scarring.There are some medications available for hyperpigmentation in the form of ointments. They act by decreasing melanin in that area. But their efficacy is controversial.Surgery is also a mean of treating it.
It is important to understand that if the scarring is not bad then both the scarring %26 pigmentation may slowly disappear. so you will have to carefully discuss with a dermatologist to know benefits %26 complications of dermat surgeries.A number of surgical options are available.
Collagen injections.
Derm-abrasion (under local anesthetic removing the superficial skin with a high speed brush)
Laser- though it has gained a lot of hype but its still a grey area coz there are some concerns that it may cause more hyperpigmentation and/or long term dry skin.Here is a very informative article on acne scarring..
http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnene...You can see my other answer which has general details about acne.Hope it was useful.
Cheers!

Go tanning.

Put a concealer cosmetic on the scar or see a Plastic Surgeon.

cocoa butter or mederma

clearasil ultra, its a miracle in a bottle

coco butter

There are ointments available made specifically to reduce the visibility of stretch marks. Stretch marks are actually scars. Maybe this is worth a try. Go to the drug store or beauty department of a department store and ask about it.

if u r in india go for eukroma cream aply it only on effected area and u will see it vanishing in a week. if u r abroad then use proactive cream

Cocoa Butter or ScarZone scar removing cream.

Make paste of besan (bengal gram powder) with curds and apply. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it with cold water. do this till the scar disappears.

Health Question: Can any nasal problems which cause difficulty to breathe affect the heart (palpitations etc)?

2009-08-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

I constantly have a sensation of difficulty breathing but its not severe but uncomfortable. My nasal passages for some reason seem to be really blocked every day, especially in the morning and its an undescribable blocked feeling as it is not like when you have a cold or a stuffy nose or anything like that. You know when you place a finger on one nostril and blow out, i do that but it just feels like a pressure in my nose %26 not actually anything up there (sorry for being gross by the way). A knock on effect is that it causes my heart to skip beats and palpitate regularly. Ive been to the doctors and they weren't sure what it was but said keep an eye on it. For the longest time i thought it was a heart problem but i don't know because of the pressure in the nose issue. Is it possible for just a simple problem with the respiratory system in the nasal region to have an effect on the heart %26 cause the symptoms mentioned above?I feel like i need to blow my nose but theres nothing thing?
Answer:
You most likely suffer from (1) a chronic sinusitis probably of allergic origin
(2) an unrelated arrythmia of the heart beat.I would suggest you trust your doctor who believe that the heart problem is of no importance than just for follow up.Regarding the sinus problem I sincerely believe you should seek an expert management.The nasal sinus inflammation has nothing to do with the Sinus node of the heart.Hope this answers your question.

You might have a small nasal way. Try noseguards that makes ur nasal passage bigger. it also could be caused by dryness. use humidifiers, and really it could be because ur overweight. exercise and eat healthy

I'm a nurse. You could have allergies or something else. You need to see a doctor because not being able to breathe is alarming. I would think that it has something to do with your nasal cavity as well as maybe your lungs. It can cause heart problems if that is the source of your problem, don't put this off see the doctor right away before symptoms get far too worse to deal with. Take care and all the best.

Have you seen a heart doctor? I am not for sure how or why sinuses effect your heart but they do. I just got the shock of my life yesterday. My dad has been having really bad heart burn for 2 weeks and when he saw his Doctor on Sat. he found out it was due to a sinus infection.the doctor gave him some medicine for the infection and he hasn't had heartburn since.your heart isn't something you mess with so keep bugging your doctor until you get the answers you need. I know what you are talking about, my nose stays stopped up all the time but there is nothing in it, it just feels like the holes are closed up.

Might be a medication, Pravacol gave me a similar problem

Help me damn it?

2009-08-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

What is sort and long term health risks for herpes
Answer:
This may help and they have a chat grouphttp://www.herpes.com/

NO, DAMN IT !!!!!!!!!

I know reoccurance and dangerous during pregnancy and childbirth (can lead to higher miscarriage rate and may cause blindness in baby if outbreak during childbirth).

HELP i need a quick home remedy to reduce the swelling of pimples or just get ride of them?

2009-08-05T22:32:00.001-07:00

if you have any ways that are HOME REMEDIES write me please and if your gonna say soemthing smart dont write
Answer:
mix 1 table spoon with 2 cups of water and add a pinch of sea salt
mix it to a paste and gently GENTLY rub on face
let it sit for minute or two and either rinse, or take a shower after to exfoliate ur skin (which helps to take off all the dry skin flakes, decreasing pimples)
oh and after that moisturize

you could use witch hazel that always worked for me and if u have any benzyol perioxide that would be very very helpful but a way that causes scarring but still makes the pimple go away is orange peel but it would get rid of them in 1 day

Given that you've asked for home remedies, I'm assuming seeing a dermatologist is out of the question. Prescription medication, however, is the most effective and quickest way to treat acne.If you have the uncomplicated form, try washing your face with Ivory soap twice a day. Something that is gentle, non-irritating, but free of pore-clogging moisturizers is best. Finish by gently wiping your face with a kleenex moistened with rubbing alcohol. Avoiding moisturizers and use only non-cosmedogenic products. These will keep the pores open and the rubbing alcohol with dry the acne.

Try spending a few hours at you local swimming pool... the chlorine in the water dries out your zits ! My son does this as a quick remedy... and it works !

preparation h

Wash your face, then dab honey onto the pimples with a Q-tip. Honey is an antibacterial, an antiseptic, and a skin soother. After an hour, wash your face again. Take an icecube and hold it to the pimples that are stillr really swollen. This should help.

read tips on treating acne, skincare and home remedies on this site

Help I found out that I have scabbies.?

2009-08-05T22:32:00.000-07:00

I Been Itching on the inner and back of my legs since Christmas than since mid Jan thro Feb I turned into a full body rash that itched. I first both me and the doc thought it was a reaction to fiberglass at work. But now he says it looks more like scabbies. I see these little tiny dots that look like mini freakles and moles or splinters. now too. I got both creams and not sure its doing anybetter. I washed everything in hot water and dried high heat.. There from feet to head now i think.
Answer:
I'm not sure what type of cream your doctor gave you but. All scabies are is body lice. So all you need is the same over the counter chemical used to get rid of head lice. Like RID. You wash your whole body down with it. If possible wash the things you come into contact with the most with it too. Then give your home a good wash down. If you have a girl/boyfriend they should get treated as well. In fact anyone that has be in very close contact with you should check themselves. Including animals. It's really not that big a deal anyone can get them. It's fairly common especially for people with cats or small children that play in the sand. Just go to your local drug store and buy some lice meds. Get a few boxes and wash yourself from head to toe. Good luck luv and don't scratch. Oh yeah if you want to know if it's really scabies. You can get some ink or a marker. Put the ink on one of the openings where the rash is. If the ink begins to spread through out the area you've got it. Your doctor should have tested you before diagnosing you. Here is a link that may help.
http://www.shs.unc.edu/library/articles/...

lol, scabies are gross. hope their gone soon!

Have you looked at WebMD or tried any alternative medicine methods? They might have some suggestions.

Try soaking in Epsom salt and rubbing alcohol simultaneously. My Grandma gave my cousin this old remedy when he had something similar to that.

visit the doctor again if the meds aren't working. you could be misdiagnosed and need to see a dermatologist.

You need a better doctor, there is a medicine to use, I thinks it's fungal cream that you use on it to get rid of it. My brother in law gave my sister scabies and she gave them to me. They live right under the layers of the skin. Get over the counter fungal cream like foot funal cream, I can't think of them right now, but there for foot fungal and jock itch. The drug store clerk can tell you where it is. Pick the one that actual says kills fungal.. And get a bath in Hexol. It also kills fungal. And put 70 percent alchohol in a spray bottle. These are three things that saved me. They are gross little white mites, but they do go away.

Have you researched what scabies is?
In severe cases, the creams may not be sufficient and you will need to take an oral medication as well. I've included the link to the WebMD article on scabies. I would consult your doctor again.

Has the doc offered you an oral antihistamine {like Benadryl}
These can help itching from various maladies while you begin to heal [it will take time as it has been in/on your system a while so it wont disappear overnight]Also AVENO baths are helpful in some cases but be careful hot water can make the itching much worse as it brings out histamine in the skin.I am surprised doc took so long to diagnose this, he/she should have sent you to a dermatologist much earlier in treatment. I would seek ones opinion as they know skin problems better than anyone and they know better remedies for skin issues. Good luck!

poor dude I wish you well because there gross and suppose to be hard to get rid of.

are you sure its scabbies? scabbies usually begin with intense itching between the fingers during the night. if you have them and are using the cream they should go away. you need to completely cover your body with the cream from the neck down, wash off 8 hours later, in two days repeat. you should also scrub your entire house. wash everything that can be, from bed linens to curtains to clothing you haven't worn, etc...you need to scrub carpets and disinfect everything in your house. this is the only way to get rid of them. your doctor should have told you this when he thought you had them

Ouch dude! I must say I feel your pain. While it is embarassing, normal people do get these horrible things. My husband worked at a prison and an inmate had them,,,not knowing at the time, and while doing a "shake down" of the cell, he brought the nasty critters home. Just from items touching the pant legs. And I am a clean freak, so when I found out we had them, I freaked out. Benadryl,,,,didn't work on me. Calamine lotion, yeah right. The med staff at the prison suggested plain ole lice treatment, rub on the body, head to toe and let stay on overnight. Sounds harsh and all, but was the only thing I could find to get rid of them. Had to do another treatment one week later. And I washed and washed in HOT water.... And believe me, you get to a point you would set yourself on fire if that would help. The itching is the worst I've ever experienced. Good luck!!

Help I am Itching all Over?

2009-08-05T22:31:00.001-07:00

I have several 1 inch red Pimples all over my legs and Arms. They are really itchy. it gets really stressful. Expecially at night. What Could it be? I am so worried sick. i dont think i have food allergy. after I Scratch them my skin seems dried up and starts to Flake. I am soo worried sick.. Pls help
Answer:
There is a chance you could have scabies. That causes red bumps and itching that is worse at night. Have you gone out of the country or stayed at a hotel lately....do you work in a school, live in a dorm or somewhere w/ close quarters? I'd definitely get to a dermatologist ASAP so he/she can check it out!

have you recently switched clothes washing detergent. that could be the culprit

look for a doctor %26 see what he/she says... from what i see, you didnt take enough protein so your skin (made of protein) is giving you problem!! i'm studying nutrition %26 do have some knowledge of health products esp protein as its very important to our body!

try to apply aloe vera on it, on a regular basis.

My daughter had really dry skin too, and I took her to a wholelistic doctor, and he lets know that it was an underactive thyroid because he asked us to check her tempature in the morning before she got out of bed. If it was low 96.3 temp, then it's an underactive throid issue. He recomended a herb named Kelp.

Help for seborric keratosis.?

2009-08-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

I have been diagnosed with seborric keratosis. I am 42 and Dr. told me that it would worsten with age. He said that it is not life threatening but that there is no cure. I know it is only cosmetic, but, I have had people ask me "what are those things on your face and neck, they look like warts" Has anyone ever heard of this?
Answer:
Here is the answer you are looking for... you can have these removed. They can be shaved off by a electro cautery machine by your dermatologist or by a very minimal shaved removal. Also they now say that they can also be removed with the new impuled light laser machines.
If you are in Florida, I know of a perfect dermatologist!

Yes I have read about that while I was researching my eczema. I had the same problem. Eczema makes your skin really bumpy and itchy and I was always afraid people would notice it on my hands. I went to the dermatoligist and got some lotion and it hasn't came back since. I'm sure there is probably a website with a lot of information about seborric keratosis and professional advice for people with it. Anyway, don't worry what people say, everyone has some kind of health issue, its just more apparent for some.

I didn't KNOW they actually HAD a name for them. I was always told they were a normal part of menopause %26 post menopause. If you Mother or Grandmother had them, then, so will you! I thought they could be removed if they get too large %26 unsightly. I have tried everything short of minor surgery to get mine off my face %26 nothing has ever worked. It is now going on 5 years since I first noticed mine %26 I hate the way they look!

Help for congestive heart failure?

2009-08-05T22:30:00.001-07:00

My father was diagnosed with CHF 2 years ago. Several months later he was diagnosed as diabetic. He takes lasix to get rid the fluid and glipizide which retains fluid. He has been "smothering" for the past few months, gets about an hour of sleep a night and the edema in his feet and legs getting worse and worse. He has been to the ER twice in the past few months and was sent home after a few hours each time, with nothing being done for him. Last time he was told that his condition was manageable at home and just to double his lasix dosage. This is obviously not working as he is getting worse every day. Why won't they drain the fluid at the hospital? Is there any way that his family doctor could order that he be admitted to have the fluid drained? I'm feeling at the end of my wits.
Answer:
I'm sorry to hear of your father's troubles. Congestive Heart Failure is a serious disease with poor prognosis for many patients.Removing the fluid with diuretics is only part of the treatment for your father. Giving him more lasix is a short-term treatment that won't have lasting effects.Your father may need to be on a better diet with fluid restrictions (1 liter/day) and very low salt diet. How many milligrams of salt does he consume each day? Is he keeping track of the sodium. Is his blood sugar well controlled?Medications are not a replacement for these hard tasks.A cardiac rehab program may let him feel better, but may not alter his life expectancy.Is your father on an ACE inhibitor? Does he have a cardiologist taking care of him?Maybe you should go with him for a consultation with another doctor. Find someone with whom you and your father feel comfortable and who communicates with both of you.

I am sorry that you're so frustrated with your father's healthcare and I'm sorry that he's been suffering so much. Lasix is a very common drug given to patient's with CHF and you're right it 'pulls' the fluid off of the extremities of patient's with CHF. Your father should speak with his MD about possibly changing his oral hypoglycemic agent (glipizide) since there is a chance that lasix can increase or decrease the affects of that drug. (Although I'm sure he/she has taken that into consideration.) Fluid would not be drained from a person's legs, typically the treatment is to increase the lasix dose or give it IV at the hospital for quick results. If your father's heart is not pumping effectively the fluid will always build up, so it's important to make sure that he is properly using his medication. If you're concerned with his status it's important to make an appointment with his MD and discuss your concerns. After all, his MD knows his condition best. BUT, if your father has trouble breathing or is unstable always go to the ER! I hope this is helpful and I'm sorry your situation is so frustrating right now.

CHF can be a little tricky to manage but it can be done successfully in most cases. Some cardiology offices have a dedicated congestive heart failure health professional assist patients in managing their condition once a regimen is established.The first question is whether the source of your Dad's CHF is understood...and sometimes it is not always so obvious - so all things should be evaluated. Is it due to prior heart attacks with existing scar tissue?
Is it because of ischemia (lack of blood supply to heart muscle)?
Is it due to high blood pressure or a malfunctioning valve? An arrhythmia? If there is a definable and "fixable" source then of course the condition can be made better if something is fixed. Often CHF is multi-factorial and each of the contributing conditions should be ideally managed (bp at or below 130 at all times AND heart rate at 60 to 70 bpm AND blood sugar well controlled, for instance).If your Dad is not being evaluated and treated through a cardiologist - I would strongly encourage you to consider this option. As I am considering your question there are layers of considerations that come to mind regarding this matter that would be very complicated to try to explain in this format. In short, it is fair to say that your Dad's condition could be better controlled (almost in all cases - there are a few exceptions) than it is now. Seek the referral. In the mean time increase the Lasix as directed - be careful to limit the amount of oral water intake to 1.5 liters daily - including that from foods. I doubt that Glipizide is contributing very much to your Dad's edema and fluid retention - its not normally a major limiting factor for this medication in patients with CHF.Good luck.

You've gotten some excellent advice already, so I won't repeat the same recommendations. I just want to add a few additional comments. If sleep is a problem, he can try sleeping sitting up. A recliner chair is nice (my dad slept in one for years because of his CHF), but if that's not available, prop his head and chest up on a lot of pillows in bed.As far as having the fluid drained, you can't drain it directly out of the legs, but if he has pleural effusions (fluid around the lungs), that fluid can sometimes be drained. However, that fluid should go away with medical treatment of the CHF, and if you drain it, it will just come back. So maybe that is what the doctors are thinking.IV Lasix may be a little fast than oral Lasix, but other than that it has no great advantage. I hope it does work to increase his Lasix dosage.I hope he feels better soon.

If you are unhappy with the treatment your father is recieving from his doctor and you feel he is not providing maimum treatment available for him, go to a different doctor and get a second opinion.The new doctor will provide you with a new opinion of your father's condition and provide you some peace of mind.

Help- Anyone had a slightly detached retina-?

2009-08-05T22:30:00.000-07:00

That has repaired or improved? It's like looking through a swamp at the moment. Very depressing! Don't tell me anything more depressing please!
Answer:
My aunty had this and had an opp to correct it which unfortunitely didn't work the 1st time n it detached again - a second opp was successful and saved her sight. Have you seen a specialist? This is really something that needs specialist treatment and if your case is similar to my aunty's then is quite urget! Getting properly treated is worthwhile - my aunty would've lost sight in that eye without it, but her treatment was a grueling 2 weeks of having to keep her head face down on a brace 24/7 - hard to cope with but she got through it ok. Your dr should've gone through treatment options with you - if you still have questions go back and keep going back untill you're happy with the response; also remember that you can and should ask for a second oppinion if you are unsatisfied with the response you've been given so far, but I'm not sure how common this is so if there would be another specialist in your local area. Another option for you would be to talk to a normal optition - they won't be qualified to really recomend treatment but if you find it difficult to talk to drs and want to better understand the basics of what a detached retina is then they might be good to talk to, and hopefully will have seen it before and therefore be able to tell you a bit about what other people have experienced. I'm not sure why you've posted this in the diabetes site - if you've got diabetes, this is not caused by it and is different to retinopathy where small blood vessels on the retina burst, but as with most medical conditions diabetes could make it worse.Hope some of that helps and you get your sight better - good luck xx

Yes I have and you need to see the optincian, as they can help you. Some times its age or due to stress levels in your life

Retina detachment is a serous disease but can be treat.the symptoms are see a lot of flies,lightning and lose perphiial vision field beginning if not treat on time will complete lose all the vision.Milder case can use laser to seal the tearing hole to prevent the fluid continue to get in the back of the retina to separate it from behind.Serous case need surgery right the way.All these need to be seen and decided by an ophthalmologist

well it could be worse! you could be dead or you arms and legs chopped of or not have any eyes at all and have to wear an eyepatch.

yes i do

Yes. Laser repair was done the next day as a matter of urgency. Unfortunately, it has produce a cataract will have to be removed, apparently common after this type of eye repair. Eyesight should be spot on when it is done.

HELP - URGENT - what happens if...?

2009-08-05T22:29:00.001-07:00

i took medicine for ghonorea even though i actually do not have it?
Answer:
If you took antibiotics like penicillin it won't hurt you, although some antibiotics can cause a woman to get a yeast infection. I've known people who got the shot when they thought they had been exposed, then found out they didn't have it. You may have side effects of antibiotics like feeling tired but you'll be ok. Just stop taking them.

Stop taking the medicine and check with your doctor.

Why would you take it without even knowing whether you have it or not?
Just stop taking them! You'll be fine!