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Tuesday, January 6, 2004

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Discussions today:

* Aorta Abdominal Aneurysm

* Lung Cancer

* Epstein Barr virus

* Genital warts

* Sleepwalking son

* Acid reflux

* Low

* Tinnitus

* Low Blood Pressure

* Drug addiction - back pain

* Shoulder/back

* Skin discoloration on upper lip and neck

* Male Yeast Infection

* Alcohol

* Tonsilectomy

* Gout

* Lichen Planus

* Over run with Headlice

* Nose Bleeds

* Gall stones

* Cancer and Dengue Fever

* Bursitis of the hips

* Loose joints in O.I

* Ehlers-Danlose Syndrome

* Constipation and Lactose Intolerence

* Goodpastures Syndrome

* Audlt Tonsilectomy

* Peanut oil

* Pulmonary Fibrosis end stage

Aorta Abdominal Aneurysm

I am now in the final stage of recuperation from an AAA Repair. All is going

well and I am almost feeling normal again since the surgery on October 17, 2002.

Going back to April 2002, a nurse in Internal Medicine scheduled me for a Stress

test. I

failed it and suddenly found myself in a wheelchair being rushed to a surgical

ward. Following a cardiac catherization, it was discovered that I had severe

blockages in the heart and also had an aneurysm measuring a little over 5 ct.

The heart had to be

resolved first so I had a quadruple bypass on May 7th. On July 30th I had a AAA

Repair which was aborted because the surgeons found a suspicious looking

infection on the bowel. Home to recuperate. On October 17th, the AAA Repair

was successfully done.

It was a 6 1/2 hour surgery. I couldn't have the more non-invasive procedure

now commonly used because my veins were too small. However, I am happy to

report that I am feeling well - the incisions are healing and while I showed no

symptoms of ANY

problems I had a nurse who said that heart problems often presented differently

in women than men. I can't tell you how grateful I am for the care and

expertise I received. I am 73 and looking forward to a hearty and healthy

future.

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Lung Cancer

Can anyone help quickly, they gave my Aunt 30 days to live and know we have

complications, such as a hard fluid in her lung that cannot remove so the doctor

says. We feel like there has to be something out there to help. Can anyone

help us please?

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Epstein Barr virus

My fiance was just diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus in September of 2002. I am

struggling to find detailed information about EBV, while still trying to cope

with his condition. If anyone wants to 'pen pal' please respond or if you can

provide

information to help us I'd REALLY appreciate it. We live in Minnesota & I am

anxious to find someone here close by us to possibly meet or if you just want to

communicate via email. Larry is 32 years old & feels ( & looks) 50. He has all

the classic EBV

symptoms & I wonder what gets me through my day when I have to work & leave him

sitting home alone to do nothing all day. Please help & be a pen pal to my

frustration.

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Genital Warts

I am just wondering if not keeping yourself clean will cause genital warts.

because i have not been with anyone except my fiance and he hasn't been with

anyone else either. and now i have warts and he doesn't keep himself real clean

down there . and now i

have found out that i am pregnant on top of haveing the warts so now how can i

treat them and is there a cure to make them go away for good or will they keep

comming back??? full of qustions in ky

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Sleepwalking son

I have read many articles that say that sleepwalking is not dangerous and is not

a need for concern as long as you have obstacles out of the way. I have a son

who sleepwalks frequently. My husband and I are concerned because he has been

sleepwalking every

night for the last two weeks. It is normal for him to sleepwalk 2-3 times in a

week...but every night is a little much. He is always muttering and doesn't make

since. If you try to talk to him, he will acknowledge that we are speaking to

him but still

can't say what he wants to say. We have made sure that he always goes to bed at

the same time and he always gets enough sleep. He doesn't eat or drink much

before going to bed either. I used to sleepwalk when I was a child but never

this bad...or so my

mother tells me. My son is 8 and has been doing this for at least 2 years. If

anyone has any ideas what else we could try I would be very greatful. Thanks.

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Acid reflux

since dec.1997 I've been vomitting acid, water, blood, foods basically anything

gets vomitted. This has me worried and doctors don't seem to know how to fix

this problem. It's said I have acid reflux, but what can I do about it.

Sometimes I feel like

getting rid of myself, because the pain is highly terrible. Can anyone help.

Please. I am 33 years old.

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Low

I can relate to your grandmother. I have low blood pressure myself, and I,

too, was told that nothing could be done. I have been advised to stand or sit

very slowly (so as not to faint), and to increase the salt in my diet. Hope

that helps.

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Tinnitus

Yes, a friend and I both have tried the T-Gone. Don't waste your money....it

doesn't help.

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Low Blood Pressure

I have low B/P as well and doctors never seem to be concerned about it. They

always look at me like I'm crazy if I seem concerned about it. I wish I had some

answers for you. Would a higher sodium intake help? I would appreciate it if you

could share

anything you learn. Thanks and good luck.

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Drug addiction - back pain

My grandson, who is addicted to heroin says the reason he started taking it is

because he has lower back pain constantly. He goes for methedone treatments but

is being let out of the program as he is behind in the payments. They now have

him on a very low

dosage and he stole money(large amt) from his parents to buy heroin to make up

for the dosage....(he says) They are desperate to know what to do and it seems

the ONLY way he can get into a facility is to be arrested. Any advice or

comments would be

appreciated. A broken hearted Grandma.

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Shoulder/back

My husband had upper back pain between his shoulder blades. His doctor wasn't

able to find a cause other than possible arithritis. He has been taking Lakota

herb (Rheumotoid Osteo Formula) and it has helped considerably. Before he

couldn't stand to

work before he had pain but now he can work all day long without it bothering

him.

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Skin discoloration on upper lip and neck

I noticed within the last several months the skin on my upperlip is darkening,

and now I noticed that I have a patch of brwn on my neck. please help this is

such an embarassment!! it looks like i have a mustache but with no hair. Help.

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Male Yeast Infection

What causes male yeast infection when no sexual activity is involved? And what

can be done to eliminate it?

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Alcohol

As far as I know, the only known antidote for alcohol poisoning is to get the

victim to the ER...FAST! It is better to be safe than sorry. I have heard too

many stories of people at parties trying to sober someone up by throwing them

into a shower, giving

them coffee,letting them " sleep it off " . These are all dangerous and foolish

ways of handling such a serious problem. Caffeine only makes the intoxicated

person a wide-awake drunk; a shower can cause a severe slip/fall posing more

threats, and sleeping it

off can prove to be a fatal slumber...going into a coma and never reviving.

There is also the very possible chance of someone drowning in one's own vomit

while lying down severely intoxicated. When in doubt, seek medical attention

IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!

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Tonsilectomy

I am also 46 years old and had a tonsilectomy 8 days ago and I don't have any

taste either. When will my taste buds activate again?

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Gout

I have gout, and have taken several medications for it.

This is the first time I have an open sore on my toe, that caused gout to appear

on top of my toe.

Have been seeing a Dr for 3 months, but nothing seems to help

If you know of something please help me.

Thank you,

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Lichen Planus

My husband has lichen planus and the only thing that helps him is predsone.he

also has a very bad yeast infection all over his body and on the public bone .

he has a leak in the blatter from a cancer treatment he had scrapped. he is in

the process of

getting all this fixed we hope. his lichen plantis is taking all of his skin off

his hands and under feet .the predsone only helps for a little while . is there

any thing else we can do

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Over run with Headlice

Please some one help us !!!!

My small neice & nethew are overrun with headlice and we can't seem to rid the

house of them, we are combing hair constantly, vaccuming everthing - but still

we have them - i have even founf one or two in my baby's hait when we come home

from visiting

them. what am I to do? we have also shaved the boys head to try and prevent

them - but alas it didn't work.

please give me some advise

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Nose Bleeds

My father was a Golden Gloves Boxer in his youth. He told me of a treatment for

epitaxis by insert moistened gauze up under the nose between the teeth and upper

lip pressing firmly against the

upper reaches of the upper lip, packing it in tightly. If gauze was not readily

available to use grocery wrapping, or other " heavy paper " such as a piece of a

brown grocery bag, wetted and rolled, then forced into the space as described.

The nose bleed

will cease within a minute or two.

Has anyone else heard of this?

Please write me. I work in a an Emergency Room and the MD's had never heard of

this treatment.

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Gall Stones

my doctor says i need to have my gall stone removed. my question is how long

after does it take to recover? i've been told for 6-8 weeks after you cannot do

any lifting or heavy duty housework. is this true?

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Cancer and Dengue Fever

My friend has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage IV. In looking up

information for treatment, she came across the use of dengue fever to help force

cancer patients build their immune systems to a level where the body would

recognize and kill

cancer cells. Thus far only five patients have been tested on and results have

been very encouraging. All patients (each with cancer affecting a different

part of the body), including one in stage 3c have had their cancer cells

eradicated. Is there

anyone who has more information on the use of Dengue fever to treat cancer

patients?

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Bursitis of the hips

I've had very painful bursitis of the hips for 3 years. Chiropractor got me so

I could walk, but that was all he could do. I've been doing water exercises for

a year, & just started using some gym equipment per a physical theripist.

However neither

she, my chiropractor, nor doctor, can offer any hope. Any one found help?

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Loose Joints in O.I

Hello,

I am a mother of an osteogenic child.The doctor says that my daughter has

loose joints...there fore her walk is a bit wobbly.Is there any way as to how

this problem can be solved by excersise or diet etc?I would really appreciate if

some tips could be

ofered by any one who is familiar with this problem.

My daughter is 6 years old and has had 6 rodding surgeries so far and

is on pamidronate too.

Hoping to heat from you.

Ambareen

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Ehlers-Danlose Syndrome

Is it possible for a man to father a child with this disease when no other known

family member has ever shown any evidence of the disease?

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Constipation and Lactose Intolerence

My son is three years old and he has serious constipation problems.He is on soy

milk,could he be lactose intolerent

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Goodpastures Syndrome

My son was diagnosed with this disease in 1997,at young age of 23. Has had

plasma, cytoxin etc.. We know so little about disease, would appreciate any

info.

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Adult Tonsilectomy

I am a 39 yr old woman who is being strongly encouraged by my ENT to have a

tonsilectomy. I was leary about it before I stumbled on to this web sight, now

I'm just plain freaked out. Besides what I've learned here, I've heard horror

stories about

vomitting up lots of blood. I can't imagine what that must feel like on the

post operative throat. Do they give anti-nausea meds? And if so, do they work?

I HATE to throw up!!!

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Peanut oil

My son and I had french fries made with peanut oil a couple of days ago and it

was great, after using the oil I let it cool down and poured the oil threw a

filter. three days later we made fries and chicken balls from the food

box,using the same oil, we

now feel sick with upset stomachs and feels gassy. so far no vomitting but not

sure what made us feel this way.

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Pulmonary Fibrosis end stage

i was diagnosed in november of 2000 with pulmonary fibrosis. i was put on

prednisone and imuran. In early 2003 i was put on oxygen 24/7. It was 2 liters

at first, now i'm on 3 liters when i take a shower or do any kind of physical

thing. My last breath

test said I have only 30% of my lung function. I cough almost all the time and

if i don't cough often enough i lose my breath, have discomfort in my lungs and

i get panicy. my Dr. put me on actumme last month but no change yet.I also use

albuterol

inhaler and i wes prescribed oxycodone for slipped and damaged discs in my back

and i found that the oxycodone relaxes chest muscles and lets me breath much

easier.

Has anyone else used pain meds for this condition? I am wondering what the very

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