Chronic Diabetes Answers
Open Question: How good do you think this persuasive essay is?
Okay, so i was wondering if this is a good piece of writing? And hold old does it sound like I am, when your reading this?
You Are What You Eat
Are you the standard American? Does your diet consist of processed foods, refined carbohydrates and sugar? If this is you, you may not realize what effects this could have on your health. Eating an unhealthy diet could result in chronic illnesses that could change your life. The standard American diet consists of processed carbohydrates, processed meats, sugars and few fruits and vegetables. If what you eat is the base of your health then how do you think these foods are helping you? They’re not; in fact they may potentially harm you.
There are so many harmful things in processed foods that I just don’t see why those foods even appeal to people. For example, the chemical monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG has been shown to damage the brain and cause obesity. It was proven in a seven year study that found that people who eat more processed meats than those who eat few to none had a 67% higher risk of pancreatic cancer. People have also reported side effects such as numbness, chest pain, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat and drowsiness from MSG. These are just small side effects, but they will eventually get bigger and bigger until it becomes a very serious health problem. This is just one of many bad chemicals found in lots of processed foods. Then there is just a simple ingredient, cane sugar. Cane sugar contributes to obesity, diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and the list goes on and on. Have processed foods, and foods loaded with sugar and fat and you’re just stirring up a recipe for disaster.
This has also been proven by showing opposite effects. There are people who have developed illnesses, realized what caused them and then healed the illness by using diets. People go on grain-free, sugar-free diets and back to the good old basics. Pure food and no addictives. They stick with fresh fruits and vegetables and have actually cured “chronic” conditions. The father of a 12 year old girl with crohns disease said, “Today she had her follow up colonoscopy after 10 months on the SCD diet (A diet which consists of pure foods and is gluten and sugar free and low dairy.) The colonoscopy was entirely normal!”These diseases are supposed to be un-curable, but they have actually been cured using diets! That just shows how important diet actually is. Bad foods cause bad effects such as disease and illness. Good foods cause good effects such as healing and good health. The tricky thing might be, knowing what foods are good and what foods are bad.
Stick to the basics. Think how 100 years ago all these processed foods weren’t even here, and what happened to the chronic diseases we face today. The percentages of those were way lower! People in China don’t have all these health problems, because their diet is balanced! Go back to the foods that god gave us, not the ones that are manmade. Those weren’t meant to be eaten, and are not recognized by the digestive track, which just adds more stress to our body. Eat healthy fruits, vegetables, meats, and carbohydrates. Stick with a more balanced diet. Any fruit and vegetables are fine, pure meat is fine too. When you can, buy organic foods, they have more nutritional value in them since they are not treated with pesticides. Healthy carbohydrates are fine also, potatoes, corn, whole wheat, rice, quinoa, it’s all good for you but just in moderation. You want to have a well balanced diet so that you can get all the nutrition you need to build a healthy body. It’s going to be hard to give up junk food and desserts 100% but if you can just minimize the intake of those foods that can help so much.
Don’t wait until you’re the one with suffering, make a change now! It will help with your future and present health. And who knows, your diet now could determine life or death in years to come.
moreOpen Question: What could be the cause of leukopenia and long-term illness?
About 2 and a half years ago I started to have headaches and overwhelming tiredness.
I was sent for an MRI and everything appeared normal.
A couple of months later I started to suffer from recurrent infections and illnesses.
In the last 2 years I have had many infections including:
Recurrent UTI's, kidney infection, recurrent uvulitis, ear infections, recurrent thrush, lymphadenitis and cellulitis (the last 2 requiring hospitalisation).
I have also had lots of viruses, colds and flu symptoms.
On a regular basis I suffer from migraines/headaches, aching limbs, neck, shoulders and backache, numbness in arms and hands, with loss of dexterity in the fingers, fatigue, skipped heart-beats and chest pain, 'brain fog' and occasional blurred vision, occasional low grade fever, and more recently muscle twitching, spasms and cramps.
I eat a healthy diet although I am unable to exercise due to chronic pain. I have put on 2 stone in 2 years but this may be due to lack of exercise and my age - 40 years. I have also had bouts of depression, usually as a result of being so fed up of it all.
I was referred to an Infectious Diseases Specialist about 18 months ago, and initially it was suggested possible CFS. She has run many blood tests to rule out things like thyroid, diabetes and HIV, and I have also had an ECG and cardiac scan.
Although my blood tests are usually relatively normal (apart from when I am really ill), the one thing that does crop up almost every time is a low white blood cell count. Neutropenia and leukopenia have been noted on several occasions.
I recently had another test and all was normal apart from a low absolute leukocyte count (normal range 1.5 - 4.......mine was 1.1).
As yet I still don't have a diagnosis and I am really wanting some answers so that I can begin treatment or a cure.
I am fed up of having so many illnesses and infections and feeling so damn ill all the time, and having no idea of the prognosis.
Am I right in assuming that the reason I am always getting ill is because of the leukopenia? Or is the leukopenia a result of always being ill?
Does anyone have any ideas of what could be the cause?
Or any suggestions of a diagnosis?
Or can you suggest or recommend any more tests?
I would be very grateful for any assistance, thanks.I also suffer from a lot of sores, on my mouth and in my nose, and get lots of mouth ulcers.
moreResolved Question: Anyone who wants to offer their input...?
I've been dealing with a chronic yeast infection for 9-10 months now so I've been exploring possible underlying causes. I got tested for HIV which was negative. I also got tested for diabetes as I've been having other symptoms such as blurred vision (I recently had to get glasses for distance vision as I started having problems in January, before that I had 20/15 vision), weight loss (although this could be contributed to change in my diet as well), increased thirst, and frequent urination. The 2-hour postprandial reading on the Accucheck was 177. The meal I had eaten two hours prior was a bowl of plain rice cereal, eggs, and half of a banana. They then sent me to get blood drawn for a glycosylated hemoglobin test and called to tell me that the results were within normal limits. Any thoughts on this?I should also mention that I have no health insurance so dealing with everything going on the past 9-10 months has been draining my tiny bank account. I got the testing done through a community agency. I don't have many options on what to do due to very limited money.I can't resist adding details since the third answer to my question was so rude. If you read what I wrote the glycosalated reading was within normal limits, however my accucheck was clearly not and there's some reason it's elevated, that shouldn't happen in someone who can tolerate glucose. I'm sure that if you had been dealing with what I am dealing with and after 9-10 months had gotten no answers from your doctor or any of the others you've tried as to what the cause could be, you would be searching as well. This is the 21st century, there's this new thing called patients who like to advocate for their selves. Think about what you say before you reply to someone's question next time. Rudeness is not appreciated.Sorry for adding even more details, I forgot to mention that I have changed my diet dramatically. I eat very little sugar and for carbs I eat mostly just brown rice because it takes longer to break down than refined grains such as white bread and white rice. I also eat some corn cereal like Kix because it's low in sugar.
moreVoting Question: A lady I know wantes to know how to go about filing for Disabilty in Arkansas?
She has diabetes and has just been diagnosed with MS. She is on this kick she can't work Sheis disabled. I told her that just because she thinks she is disbaled that does not nmean the Disability Board will say she is. Am I wrong at telling her as long as she is working more than 50 hours or more every 2 weeks she is NOT Disabled. She works in Houskeeping in a Nursing Home. She is mainly on a pity party. Because She looks at me and my husband DOES NOT want me working. The last job I had for every 2 days I was at work I would miss 3 after them. I have degenerative spinal disc disease, fibromyalgia, and Stress fractures in my bones. Yes I am over weight. I weigh 265 and I have degenerative Bone disease of my hips. I have had one shoulder brokke the other dislocated. I have Chronic Benign Pain Synrome, and I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.And I have Stress Migraines. I am allergic to Cigarette Smoke and most cleaning chemicals. She say we should file for our disability together. I told her I filed in 1997 and again in 2004 denied Both times. She says OH they can't Deny you. I said OH YES THEY CAN and 90% of those that file are denied. Ans since all she has is MS. And refuses to take the medication perscribed for it she will never get any better. I have been pain frre for almost 3 years. As long as I stay away from Stress I do pretty good. But she is on a pitty party everyone should feel sorry for her. I DON"T. She keeps telling me how bad I look and how bad she feels. I told her it does not matter as Long as her doctor will not help her file she is fighting a loosing battle. And as long as she can work a job she is fighting a loosing battle. Am I right or wrong to tell her the facts on how it is trying to get her disability
moreVoting Question: Driver ED please check?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!?
1. Attention fatigue is the result of
physical exertion.
boredom.
mental exertion.*****
lack of sleep.
2. Fatigue affects your ability to
understand traffic signals.
perceive and respond to threats.
recognize objects.*****
avoid pedestrians.
3. The body's natural rhythms cause nearly everyone to be less alert during the
late morning.
early afternoon.
late afternoon.****
evening.
4. The best way to avoid fatigue is to remember that
there is other traffic on the road.*****
more activity requires more rest.
you should drive with the windows down.
you should keep the passenger compartment chilly.
5. Drivers can compensate for short-term injuries by
going to the hospital as soon as they are hurt.
driving slower, being more alert, and allowing more time to get to their destination.
having someone else drive.*****
taking a bus.
6. One sign of carbon monoxide poisoning is
a headache.
chest pain.*****
a sore throat.
back pain.
7. People with chronic diseases that can affect their ability to drive (such as diabetes, epilepsy, and narcolepsy),
must always drive with another person in the vehicle.
have proof that their illness is controlled with medication that causes no side effects to their driving ability.*****
drive only during daylight hours.
have a special license plate so police know about their condition.
8. As you age,
your reflexes become a little quicker.
you should not drive.
your reflexes, hearing, and vision may be impaired.****
you do not need to renew your driver's license.
9. A major form of psychological impairment is
inattention.
a cold.
the radio.****
road noise.
10. The biggest issue with using cell phones while driving is
the physical distraction.
having to view the cell phone display.
holding the phone while steering.
the mental distraction.*****
11. Collisions involving cell phones are twice as likely to
be rear-end collisions.*****
be side-on collisions.
be head-on collisions.
involve property damage.
12. Which of the following is the best reason you should not wear headphones while driving?
You will not be able to talk to passengers.
You won't be able to hear other important roadway sounds*****.
Passengers can't hear the radio.
It decreases your field of vision.
13. One way to avoid aggressive driving is by
not driving slowly in the passing lane.*****
swerving.
glaring at other drivers.
frequently tapping your brakes.
14. Sadness distracts you from driving by
increasing your concern for others.
raising your motivation.
disconnecting you from reality.*****
helping you deal properly with emerging situations.
15. Norms are different than written laws in that
there are no repercussions for breaking norms.*****
norms only apply to you if you know what they are.
norms are unwritten and enforced by people's opinions.
you can't break a norm.
16. Peer pressure can affect driving by
influencing risky behavior.*****
taking them to the movies.
causing you to brake quicker.
taking their friends to school.
17. Which of the following is the best way to control your emotions when driving?
Cry before driving.
Punch a pillow before driving.
Maintain a responsible attitude and always use correct procedures.*****
Talk to a friend whenever an emotional situation arises.
18. How does alcohol affect driving ability?
It increases your judgment and awareness behind the wheel.
It increases your ability to process information you receive.
It increases the chances that you will pull out of skids or sudden lane changes.
It increases the chances that you will die in a crash.*****
19. Alcohol has the greatest short-term effects on the
liver.*****
pancreas.
brain.
stomach.
20. An effective way to deal with negative peer pressure is to
let your friends know that you know what is right for you to do.*****
give in so they remain your friends.
stop the car and tell them to get out.
tell them they are no longer your friends.
moreResolved Question: What causes multiple organ failure?
This started two years ago when I had encephalitis. I lost ability to count, spell, walk, talk, etc. After the inflammation went down I have since been left with fasiculations, brain fog, bowel issues, urinary issues. Soon gallbladder died and was removed due to doubling over in pain. HIDA scan showed 0% ejection faction. then blood pressure started to slowly drop until it is currently 80/40. Went to hospital.... low cortisol... they didn't test my ATCH so I don't know if I have Addison's Disease or Cushings or what. I know that the hypothalamus talks to the pituitary that communicates with the adrenal glands which produce cortisol. I have Erectile Dysfunction, Brain fog, testicular pain, and have been also diagnosed with Chronic fatigue Syndrome by positive EBV profile tests. It seems like my organs are and have been progressively growing towards failure. I also have clear urine which is a sign of the simplest form of diabetes but yet to be tested for that. All valves of heart have either slight or mild regurgitation. WHAT IS POSSIBLY CAUSING MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE OVER A PERIOD OF THE LAST TWO YEARS? Can a blood disorder do it? I have been to urologists, neurologists, Infectious Disease Doctors, Rheumotologists to test for Auto-Immune and still nothing. Can a Hormonal imbalance start killing off all of your organs? I did some reading and it talks about how there are connections to all of these symptoms but no definite relation to all of the symptoms except that hormones control quite a bit. So far they have me on Florinef so my Blood Pressure stays up until endocronologist can run all his tests. But what if his test show problems due to a larger problem? What causes the body to start failing everywhere and on every test? High Esonophils, increased # of small lymphocytes in CSF fluid but no MS, no lupus, no STD's. PLEASE HELP before I'm dead. Give me ideas, anything to throw a doctors way. Thankyou in advance.
moreResolved Question: Is it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, diabetes or just a massive sugar crash...?
Hi, I'm really worried for my best friend-- she has no medical knowledge at all (and neither does her mom)-- she's 14, and I think she has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For two months now, she's had:
• Bad memory or concentration
• Easy physical and/or mental exhaustion, weakness
• Inability to regain energy from sleep
• Muscle pain
• Headaches
• Recurring sore throat
• Difficulty standing and dizziness
• Pain or swelling in the stomach
She also eats a very poor diet, with little nutrients and tons of carbohydrates and sugar. She's always having to do 5 hours of homework, and her parents are rarely home: that means she never exercises or even goes outside.
She has seen two doctors, and they've been no help.
So is it CFS, or is it diabetes? Or just chronic sugar crash? Please help, I'm really worried for her. :(
moreResolved Question: health questions, not very many. I had 60 but i answered 45. Please help?
Note: I have 45 out of 60 answered, these ones i need help with...
Which of the following is NOT a reason it is difficult to cope with a chronic illness?
financial obligations to cover treatment and care that health insurance may not cover
loss of physical independence which requires more assistance with the activities of daily living
knowledge that the person will get better with the appropriate medications
dealing with depression and grief for the diagnosis
When does the HIV positive stage move into full-blown AIDS?
when the red blood cell count rises above 7 million cells per cubic millimeter
when the cells have metastasized from their original location to the brain
when the heart fails to pump blood properly causing swelling and difficulty breathing
when the T-cell count falls below 200 cells per cubic millimeter
Which of the following is NOT a leading cause of death in the United States today?
pneumonia
heart attack
stroke
diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is not a form of anthrax infection?
digestive
circulatory
skin
respiratory
The lack of which of the following hormones from the pancreas prevents the body from regulating its own blood sugar?
insulin
adrenaline
testosterone
melanin
Which of the following bacterial STDs is the most common in the United States causing the formation of a painless lesion which may result in scarring of the pelvic organs and sterility?
gonorrhea
genital warts
syphilis
chlamydia
What is the cause of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?
bacteria
virus
prion
fungi
Which of the following best describes symptoms of BSE (Mad Cow Disease)?
fatty plaque in the arteries leading to chest pain
loss of the ability to sense, move, and think
skin rash, digestive disturbances, and difficulty breathing
severe headache or no symptoms at all
Which of the following best describes symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
crushing chest pain, nausea, weakness, and fatigue
excessive urination, thirst, and hunger
flu-like symptoms, headache, and stiff neck
loss of coordination on one side, slurred speech, and difficulty concentrating
Which of the following could cause a non-communicable disease?
viruses
bacteria
smoking
fungi
Which of the following is an example of a communicable disease?
Alzheimer's disease
common cold
heart disease
diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is not a disorder related to hypertension?
congestive heart failure
stroke
diabetes mellitus
heart attack
How is hepatitis B typically transmitted?
fecal-oral route
bacteria and its spores
contaminated blood or sexual contact
breast-feeding
Which STD can cause blindness in a newborn baby if it infects the baby's eyes during the birth process while producing a greenish yellowish drainage from the reproductive organs of the infected adults?
syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia
Which STD begins as chancres or open lesions on the reproductive organs and can invade the nerous system causing difficulty speaking, headaches, blurred or diminishing vision, seisures, problems with memory and thinking, and depression?
syphilis
gonorrhea
genital herpes
chlamydia
Which organ is affected by hepatitis?
brain
stomach
uterus
liver
moreResolved Question: Medical questions about Kidney stones and diabeties?
1. Lester, a 10-year-old, has been complaining of severe lower back pains. The nurse notices that he seems weak, and a reflex check shows abnormal response. Kidney stones are soon diagnosed. What abnormality is causing these problems?
2. A 40 year old female comes to the clinic, troubled by swelling in her face and unusual fat deposition on her back and abdomen. She reports that she bruises easily. Blood tests show elevated glucose levels. What is your diagnosis, and what glands might be causing it?
3. Phyllis, a type-1 diabetic, is rushed to the hospital. She has been regulating her diabetes extremly well, with no chronic problems, when her mother found her unconscious. Will blood tests reveal hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia? What probably happened?
moreVoting Question: chronic pins and needles all over body?
i have chronic pins and needles sensation all over my body, feels like a crawling sensation over my skin, but mostly in my hands and legs. i am constantly on the computer touch typing (around 50wpm). i had scoliosis surgery last year and i am constantly sitting with my legs crossed, and sometimes i sit on my legs. i would say that i have been suffering from the pins and needles sensation for the past couple of days. its really annoying me. i know that it could be as simple as a trapped/pinched nerve or it could be more serious like ms or diabetes. if continues i will go to the doctors. i just want some ideas of what it could be. thanks
i am 17 and males if thats any help lol
moreVoting Question: Is Leukemia common in teens?
I'm 16 and I have been having dizziness and really bad headaches for the past couple weeks that I accounted to having diabetes but recently I saw a small bruise on my arm and i think I might have leukemia. Is it common for teens to have chronic leukemia?
moreVoting Question: Symptoms: Chronic headaches, extreme thirst, high blood pressure?
I have had a chronic, constant headache for the past four years. I have been in and out of the doctors and hospital but to be honest no one has seemed to care. The neurologist even told me to just ignore it and get on with my life. How can they say that to someone who has been in constant pain for the past four years? I have been put on some medication and basically left to deal with it. The only time the doctors were interested was when they found out that I had extreme thirst (8-10 litres of water a day!) but they just tested me for diabetes and when that came back negative they lost interest. I also have a high blood pressure (ranges from 134/78 to 179/79) but they always just tell me it's because I'm nervous.
I was just wondering if anyone had some ideas of what it could be so I can go to the doctors with it. It seems they aren't going to do anything themselves, so I'd like to compile a list of possible suspects to take to them. I really am so desperate, I need this to be over.
Thanks for any help.
P.s. For some extra info; I'm a 20 year old female, healthy diet, do an hours walking a day, smoke 10-15 a day. I am a very anxious person and have suffered from some lows in my time, but I really don't think these symptoms are related.
Please help.Edit: 8-10 litres is not an exagerration. trust me.
look - i get what you're saying that I have to help myself, i do. But i also expect to have the right treatment from my doctors, you can say that doctors won't 'lose interest' but they have. and you can say that if they think there's a serious issue then they'll do something about it, but there is a serious issue.. can you imagine being in pain constantly? for four years? i have zero social life now because of it, i have had issues at work because of it, it's put my family through hell, and all the doctors have done is given me medication after medication and aren't fussed about finding an actuial solution. So I do appreciate your answer, but i have been chasing them, i have been through hell chasing them, and i have felt miserable and helpless every time one of them tells me they don't know and to take some more medication.
moreResolved Question: Constant headache and fatigue: What do you think is wrong with me?
Hey guys, I need your help!!
I have a constant headache and fatigue, I feel so exhausted from doing basic things like my laundry and cleaning up the house. Also, I'm a uni student (nursing major) and I'm finding it really hard to concentrate on assignments and travel to uni, which is an hour bus trip to the city and another hour to get home. The headache is a dull aching of the whole head (not just one spot). I wake up with it and go to sleep with it, and it is least painful in the late afternoon-early evening (about 6:00-10:00pm). Along with the headache and fatigue which are my worst symptoms I also have cold hands and feet, constipation alternating with diahrea and skin issues including a small patch of dermatitis on my hand/wrist, moderate acne and premature aging/wrinkles. I am female, 20 years old, 5'5" and 55kg, and was a relatively healthy and athletic person before I was struck down with this (chronic) headache 7 months ago.
I have been to the doctors many times in the last 7 months and have had all the recomended blood tests (anemia, thyroid, diabetes etc.) and also a CAT scan, but doctors have been unable to find anything wrong with me. At this point I'm almost out of ideas :( so I was hoping you guys might be able work out what is wrong with me and perhaps share some coping methods for me to use in everyday life at least...
Thanks for reading guys, I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on this :)
moreResolved Question: how do i treat chronic oral thrush?
I've tried probiotics. Clotrimazole tablets (prescribed by the doctor), and even tried heavily restrictive dieting (restricting myself from carbs and sugars of any kind). The doctor has taken blood work, and said that he sees no sign of immune diseases. I do not have diabetes or family history of diabetes.
The doctor just shrugs about it, and orders me more oral medication... The drugs and the dieting help, but they are very inconvenient and temporary solutions.
How do I get this Candida (the yeast that causes thrush) back under control, so it balances itself out?
moreResolved Question: Obesity = bad plZZZzzzzZZ help?
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about obesity? (1 point)
It is usually considered to be 30% or more over the ideal body weight
It puts a strain on the heart, that can increase the chance of heart disease and high blood pressure
It is a physical condition, not psychological
It is a serious chronic disease
2. Research shows that about __________ of adolescents (ages 12 to 19) are obese. (1 point)
10.5%
12.5%
14.5%
15.5%
3. How many children (ages 6 to 11) in America are obese? (1 point)
12.5%
14.2%
15.3%
10.3%
4. Childhood obesity caused by overeating can: (1 point)
Stunt a child’s height, which will become normal as he becomes an adult
Cause a child to be tall for his age, even though he may not be tall as a adult
Stunt a child’s height, causing him to be a shorter adult than genetics would have intended
Slow a child’s mental development
5. Which one of the following is NOT a cause of obesity? (1 point)
Overeating
Insufficient exercise
Genetics and hormonal disorders
Anorexia nervosa
6. Which disease once consider “adult onset” is now afflicting children and adolescents? (1 point)
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
7. Children who suffer from __________________ could face a variety of medical problems when they grow up including amputations, kidney failure, and blindness. (1 point)
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Cancer
8. What is the most common cause of childhood obesity? (1 point)
Medical conditions
Genetic disorders
Unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity
Hormonal conditions
9. What is one of the most important measurements used to determine obesity? (1 point)
Weight
Resting heart rate
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calories
10. A BMI of ________ or higher is considered obese. (1 point)
20
25
32
30
moreResolved Question: Would prenatal care be listed under any of these catagories?
General practice ?
OB/GYN ?
Pediatrics ?
Show all clinic services...
Acupuncture ?
Allergy and immunology ?
Audiology (hearing care) ?
Cancer care (oncology) ?
Cardiovascular disease ?
Chiropractic care ?
Chronic pain management ?
Dermatology (skin care) ?
Diabetes education ?
Diabetes, endocrinology and
metabolism ?
Dietitian services ?
Ear, nose and throat
(otolaryngology) ?
Eye care ?
Gastroenterology ?
Geriatric medicine ?
Hematology (blood conditions and cancer) ?
Infectious disease ?
Maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy care) ?
Mental health ?
Nephrology (kidney care) ?
Occupational medicine ?
Orthopedics ?
Physical medicine and
rehabilitation ?
Physical therapy ?
Plastic surgery ?
Podiatry (foot care) ?
Pulmonology (lung care) ?
Rheumatology (arthritis) ?
Sleep medicine ?
Speech therapy ?
Sports medicine ?
Surgery ?
Travel medicine ?
Urology ?
Vascular services ?
Weight loss surgery
(bariatrics) ?
moreResolved Question: Please Help My Sick Dog . . .?
My dog is about ten years old and is some sort of a mutt(poodle).
She's lately lost weight, stopped eating and urinates alot. So I took her to the vet.
The Vet said she has Chronic Kidney Failure, Diabetes and High level of Triglycerides!
Is there anything I can do to save her, I try feeding her boiled chicken and even bread
but she doesn't eat it and now can barely get up. All she gets up for is to drink water.
Monday I'm taking her to a specialist, but I don't know if she can make it by then.
Please help me, I've had her since I was 9 and can't stand to see her like this.Also her mother is still alive, and she's about three years older . . .
And to add to it, my dog has a fever as well.Also her mother is still alive, and she's about three years older . . .
And to add to it, my dog has a fever as well.
moreVoting Question: Is it possible to be a good mom but knowingly....?
put your child at increase risk of these things?
Mortality
Asthma and allergy
Acute respiratory disease
Childhood cancers
Nutrient deficiencies: e.g., fatty acids, essential for brain development, and amino acids, essential for central nervous system development, as well as calcium and iron, are not in the correct proportions and/or as easily absorbed
Infection
Diabetes
Chronic diseases
Cardiovascular disease
Gastrointestinal infections
Otitis media – inflammation of the middle ear
Urinary infections
Sudden infant death syndrome
Necrotising enterocolotis – an infection or inflammation that causes destruction of the bowel or part of the bowel.
moreResolved Question: what happens during and after pancreas removal?
hi guys... a little dismal today and i need some help
so, my grandpa has chronic pancreatitis for the past month....... now he has finally went to a specialist and ...um well he has to have .. his pancreas out. so i need to know what will happen to him when he undergoes the surgery and what he will have to do after. (like what can he eat, what he can do) plus he already got his gallbladder out. any good detailed info or form a doctor's diagnosis would be great!! please pray 4 him! thanks you guys... !
oh p.s. he also has diabetes.
moreResolved Question: Could this be vertigo?
Hello.. Please could you help me find out whats wrong with me?
I have been unwell since a recent ear infection back in February 2010. I had 2 lots of medication and the ear infection cleared up. I do have benine tinnitus which was diagnosed some years ago. (its worse when Im ill and mainly at night) For the last 6 weeks I have been feeling not 100% right in myself. I have been to see an out of hours GP who diagnosed me with sinutitus but my normal GP said I didn't have it. My GP said it was a migraine which I had had but my migraine symptoms are always the same pattern and I haven't had one for over 12 months. Some days I have no energy at all but I carry on. I have 3 children age 11, 8 and 7.5 months so as you can imagine I find looking after them hard work especially the baby as the other 2 are old enough to look after themselves in the house. (ie wash themselves) My fiance is brilliant but does work during the day so its left down to me with the baby...I look after him but feel I could be doing more if I was 100% myself. I have had bloods taken at the GP's surgery to rule out diabetes, thyroid, liver function and all my tests came back normal...I had reflexology as an alternative as I had chronic neck pain and since having that I have had no more neck pain..I have booked reflexology again for this Friday...I am now trying although I shouldn't self diagnose as its frustrating not knowing how I am going to be day to day. Last Wednesday 14/4/2010 was the only day I have felt normal in ages...I eat regularly do exercise in moderation and try and get 8 hours sleep a night, don't smoke or drink much..I am now thinking I could have vertigo as part of my symptoms are light headiness, dizziness and I often feel like I am going to collapse...However Im not to sure of the symptoms.
Ive gone through so many illnesses symptoms in my head that Im worn down from ME to stroke...However Im at my wits end with it all. I just want to be normal again. Im 32 and feel 82 and its getting to the point Id rather not go out incase I collapse with my son in tow. Im very sacred and frightened...
Thanks for reading and your answer.
moreResolved Question: Feedback from those who deal with diabetes and the Veterans Hospital would be greatly appreciated!?
My father is 58 years old. He goes to the Veterans Hospital in California (Palo Alto) I have recently accompanied him to a doctors visit, and I was not thrilled with his doctor. I got the feeling that she was preoccupied with others, and did not take my father's concerns seriously. (he is diabetic and has kidney disease and suffers from chronic back pain) I understand and I am well aware that they are over worked doctors, but the fact remains they are doctors. And they have my father's health in their hands. My Father currently takes Aspart and NPH... do you recommedt that or are there better insulins? My dad also wants the Insulin pen for the convenience of it all. But his doctor would not let him get it, nor would she let him buy it for himself. I am absolutely frustrated and I have no clue what to do. I want to complain but it seems all the same there. And any other health plan for him would be absolutely outrageous. Anyone have suggestions or their own stories about dealing with the VA... anything is appreciated. I don't mean to sound like a whiny brat but I'm a 25 year old woman who loves her father. Thank you.
moreResolved Question: anyone else have a cat with chronic pancreatitis or diabetes?
She gets steroid shots bi-weekly to keep down the vomiting but still vomits bile and blood. We give her painkiller meds every day. We are "maintaining" her, trying to keep her comfortable. She had been eating well but has become picky. We decided on no more heroic treatments (hydration, force feeding) because she becomes so frantic, whether we do it or the vet. Anyone else have these problems? How do you handle them? Any idea of the time prognosis or what to watch for?
Vet says she may slide into diabetes. What's the outlook for that? Please don't say, see your vet, we're there every week. I am trying to take care of her as best I can.
moreResolved Question: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Work?
My GP diagnosed me with CFS and depression in August 2009, I have Diabetes type 1 too. I am desperate to work but I can't get the hang of the condition I am struggling to cope with the aches and tiredness, which is also affecting my blood sugar levels too. My GP Says I'm unfit to work and signed me off, I am only 20years old.
Due to being signed off I went to the benefits office to see what help i could get, I was put on a benefit called, Employment and support Allowance and was told to attend a medical examination with the job centre on 12th Jan 2010. After I attended the medical they are saying that I am fit to work, they're reasons were: My appearance is well kept, I didn't look too tired when i attended the medical and also because I can stand up and touch my knees! Due to this they stopped my benefit, now my doctor has to give me a doctors note every 4weeks to send off to the job centre. I received a letter from them this morning stating that i need to attend a work focused interview so they can help me find a job. This is really depressing me as they don't understand and in my opinion don't want to understand. My GP has stressed that If i go back to work before seeing a specialist (on a waiting list which can take up to 12months)who can help me manage my illness I can make myself more ill. I can't even leave the house on my own due to poor concentration and tiredness. I come from a family where everyone works I have been to college got a diploma and the job centre seem to think that I am just another sponger, Does anyone know anything that could help as I am getting no help at he moment and trying to live off £50 a week(less than job seekers allowance). I no nothing about benefits, only that if your a faker you get everything if your ill you just get judged and turned away.
Please someone has got to no something
Thank you
moreVoting Question: Would you support Obamacare's subsidies if they required the obese to get healthy?
One of the reasons we spend so much on health care in this country is because we are the FATTEST nation in the world!
Obesity leads to heart disease (our number one killer), diabetes (a chronic disease), and many other horrible health conditions.
moreResolved Question: Does Dehydration Cause Neurological and Autoimmune Disorders.?
I would love to hear your thoughts and comments on the following article?
"Dehydration Also Causes Neurological and Autoimmune Disorders.
Persistent dehydration inside some vital cells, in its extreme stages, will result in a number of disruptive conditions that have been labeled as different diseases - depending on the specialty of the "medical specialist" who first labels the problem. The initial stages of these health problems will begin by the loss of some of the most essential amino acids that get used up as detoxifying agents - antioxidants, when the person is not producing enough urine to get rid of the toxic waste of metabolism.
Since brain activity desperately depends on the presence of some of these amino acids, their depletive overuse will result in an inadequate presence of certain neurotransmitters - such as serotonin, tryptamine, melatonin and indolamine that are made from the amino acid tryptophan; or adrenaline, noradrenalin and dopamine that are made from the amino acid tyrosine.
As a result of an imbalance in the neurotransmitter composition of the brain, and based on proportionate depletion of a number of primary elements, a wide range of health problems have been recognized by the medical profession. Instead of recognizing these conditions as "deficiency disorders, they have been labeled as "diseases of unknown cause." In short, when dehydration produces health problems, instead of correcting the dehydration and its metabolic complications, people are given toxic medications.
These conditions have received various labels. Most frequently used labels are: depression, impotence, anxiety neurosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, attention deficit disorder in children. At more serious pathological stages, they are labeled as autoimmune diseases - such as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer disease, and even AIDS.
moreResolved Question: How to get treat persisitent thrush?
I'm 26 weeks pregnant; before I got pregnant I had thrush just twice before in my life (never even had when pregnant with my son 19 years ago).
This time, almost since 8 weeks I have had thrush. My GP has prescribed canesten pessaries four times for me - they work for a few days - then bang the thrush is back.
I've also been prescribed a course of five daktarin vaginal pessaries; they never even touched it. Ever since I was diagnosed my husband has been treated with the cream - yet it has all but killed our sex life as he won't now come near me.
I do eat live (probiotic) yogurt; I do not want to put it inside as the two times I have tried this I have Iended up with bacterial vaginosis as well (before getting pregnant) - as i'm pregnant I'm not willing to risk it (besides it never actually made me feel better).
I'm worried about the risk of having chronic, severe thrush to the baby (my GP says its severe as every time I see her she performs a swab and the speculum is covered, and its definitely thrush).
I have a glucose tolerance test in two weeks (family history of diabetes & I have polycystic ovaries), so i don't know whether to go to the doctor before or after (not that I know of any other medication she can give me safely).
It's driving me crazy and the odd thing is I've had thrush in my mouth/throat before, due to steroid inhalers, yet I haven't had that this time????
moreResolved Question: Phy ed..wieght control..please help!?
1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about obesity? (1 point)
It is usually considered to be 30% or more over the ideal body weight
It puts a strain on the heart, that can increase the chance of heart disease and high blood pressure
It is a physical condition, not psychological
It is a serious chronic disease
2. Research shows that about __________ of adolescents (ages 12 to 19) are obese. (1 point)
10.5%
12.5%
14.5%
15.5%
3. How many children (ages 6 to 11) in America are obese? (1 point)
12.5%
14.2%
15.3%
10.3%
4. Childhood obesity caused by overeating can: (1 point)
Stunt a child’s height, which will become normal as he becomes an adult
Cause a child to be tall for his age, even though he may not be tall as a adult
Stunt a child’s height, causing him to be a shorter adult than genetics would have intended
Slow a child’s mental development
5. Which one of the following is NOT a cause of obesity? (1 point)
Overeating
Insufficient exercise
Genetics and hormonal disorders
Anorexia nervosa
6. Which disease once consider “adult onset” is now afflicting children and adolescents? (1 point)
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
7. Children who suffer from __________________ could face a variety of medical problems when they grow up including amputations, kidney failure, and blindness. (1 point)
Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Cancer
8. What is the most common cause of childhood obesity? (1 point)
Medical conditions
Genetic disorders
Unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity
Hormonal conditions
9. What is one of the most important measurements used to determine obesity? (1 point)
Weight
Resting heart rate
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calories
10. A BMI of ________ or higher is considered obese. (1 point)
20
25
32
30
moreResolved Question: Have you been poisoned by Aspartame?
I used to drink diet soda all the time and when I switched to a Great Value Lemonade I started having the weirdest symptoms, I had dizziness, tinnitus, panic attacks, not being able to concentrate, forgetting daily tasks such as did I remember to put conditioner on in the shower, I didn't feel right and I found out that the cause of this was Aspartame poisoning/toxicity.
Please don't do the same as me and eliminate it from your diet, it's not worth it; as soon as I quit it I was getting weird feelings of electricity going through my head, my head would jerk while I was trying to fall asleep, my fingers were numb and I felt horrible, it has badd withdrawl symptoms.
You may want to use it to lose weight but because it makes you crave carbohydrates you end up having a rebound effect and just gaining more weight. It was originally used as an ant poison and should be illegal to use.
Adverse reactions and side effects of aspartame include:
Eye
blindness in one or both eyes
decreased vision and/or other eye problems such as: blurring, bright flashes, squiggly lines, tunnel vision, decreased night vision
pain in one or both eyes
decreased tears
trouble with contact lenses
bulging eyes
Ear
tinnitus - ringing or buzzing sound
severe intolerance of noise
marked hearing impairment
Neurologic
epileptic seizures
headaches, migraines and (some severe)
dizziness, unsteadiness, both
confusion, memory loss, both
severe drowsiness and sleepiness
paresthesia or numbness of the limbs
severe slurring of speech
severe hyperactivity and restless legs
atypical facial pain
severe tremors
Psychological/Psychiatric
severe depression
irritability
aggression
anxiety
personality changes
insomnia
phobias
Chest
palpitations, tachycardia
shortness of breath
recent high blood pressure
Gastrointestinal
nausea
diarrhea, sometimes with blood in stools
abdominal pain
pain when swallowing
Skin and Allergies
itching without a rash
lip and mouth reactions
hives
aggravated respiratory allergies such as asthma
Endocrine and Metabolic
loss of control of diabetes
menstrual changes
marked thinning or loss of hair
marked weight loss
gradual weight gain
aggravated low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
severe PMS
Other
frequency of voiding and burning during urination
excessive thirst, fluid retention, leg swelling, and bloating
increased susceptibility to infection
Additional Symptoms of Aspartame Toxicity include the most critical symptoms of all
death
irreversible brain damage
birth defects, including mental retardation
peptic ulcers
aspartame addiction and increased craving for sweets
hyperactivity in children
severe depression
aggressive behavior
suicidal tendencies
Aspartame may trigger, mimic, or cause the following illnesses:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Epstein-Barr
Post-Polio Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Grave’s Disease
Meniere’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease
ALS
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
EMS
Hypothyroidism
Mercury sensitivity from Amalgam fillings
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)How aspartame became legal..
http://www.rense.com/general33/legal.htmJuly 1, 1983-- The National Soft Drink Association (NSDA) urges the FDA to delay approval of aspartame for carbonated beverages pending further testing because aspartame is very unstable in liquid form. When liquid aspartame is stored in temperatures above 85 degrees Fahrenheit, it breaks down into DKP and formaldehyde, both of which are known toxins.
moreResolved Question: Question about the health of my future children...?
I am at the point in my life where I'm on the path to moving into a life-long relationship with someone. I've been trying to imagine my future recently to make sure I'm making the right decisions now, (I'm 22) I hope this doesn't sound bad because I love my boyfriend very much but he does have some issues that, although I can accept fully, don't know if they will effect the health of my future children. He has chronic dermatitis, has suffered from lots of depression, chrons disease (so does his brother), and has always (since he was a little kid) been overweight (technically obese), diabetes and heart problems in his family. I am healthy and have never had any health problems at all, neither has my family. I want to have a healthy, happy family, but I'm worried that my children might suffer from what my boyfriend has suffered through both mentally and physically. Chronic dermatitis makes his skin itch constantly, daily, and I can tell it is so hard for him. Do you think there is a more of a chance that my children will inherit my health or is it completely 50/50? Any advice welcome..
moreResolved Question: PCOS.. hate to see myself in the mirror?
I'm just looking really haggard. I'm 21, 5'8", and 210 pounds. I don't eat very much and I get enough exercise. But I can't seem to lose a pound of the weight I put on so suddenly two years ago. I'm on birth control for the PCOS but that's the only treatment doctor's put me on. really bummed. I'm convinced everyone sees me as a fat slob because I'm exhausted all the time (got a different chronic illness too). I know I shouldn't care so much about my looks but I feel like it's not me I see in the mirror.
I need tips for weight loss with PCOS.. please I'm desperate, I hate being overweight.. I have tried so many things.. I don't want to develop diabetes :|
moreVoting Question: How to get financial assistance while waiting for Social Security Disability?
I have been waiting forever to get Social Security Disability.
I have severe Diabetes, Kidney damage, Neuropathy in both feet and failing vision, along with chronic pain from muscle cramps due to my diabetes. My vision is also slowly failing.
The doctors they send you to are a joke. I've been in and out of the hospital with blood sugars as high as 598. I have been waiting over a year and a half now and am going into the appeals process. Luckily a lawyer has taken my case with no money up front, because the amount of paperwork is overwhemling and I have a hard time comprehending it all. Is there any type of financial assistance available for people like me who have to wait so long? I'm getting food stamps, but no money. I have tons of medical bills and also rent, and utility bills. I have since lost my car, but with my eyesight going that is probably a good thing. I need to find some sort of government program that can offer financial assistance until I finally get on Disability. Anyone have any suggestions at all? Please don't say live with family, because my daughter has 4 kids and is struggling to make ends meet, she cannot afford to support me till I get my disability.
moreResolved Question: whats does this paragraph mean?
Unique in Australia and one of only a handful of such courses worldwide, the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science opens up a range of exciting careers in the development and manufacture of sophisticated pharmaceutical products, such as improved drugs and vaccines targeting chronic diseases like avian flu, malaria, HIV, diabetes, glaucoma and asthma.
does it mean that australia dont have much of this job because it is unique?
moreResolved Question: what does this job paragraph mean?
Unique in Australia and one of only a handful of such courses worldwide, the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science opens up a range of exciting careers in the development and manufacture of sophisticated pharmaceutical products, such as improved drugs and vaccines targeting chronic diseases like avian flu, malaria, HIV, diabetes, glaucoma and asthma.
does it mean that australia dont this job because it is unique?
moreResolved Question: 9 health questions please help me?
Question 1 Which term describes factors related to the occurrences of cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol?
A Causative factors
B effect factors
C risk factors
D preventive factors
Question 2 what si another term for hypertension a condition on which condition in which the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries is greater than it should be
A atherosclerosis
B thrombosis
C high blood perssure
D fibrillation
Question 3 What term best describes the thickening of the arterial wall due to fatty deposits
A arteriosclerosis
B atherosclerosis
C thrombosis
D angina pectoris
Question 4 in which condition does the heart beat in an abnormal rhythm
A thrombosis
B Cardiac arrest
C angina pectoris
Question 5 what type about type 2 diabetes is true
A its restricted to those who are 40 or older
B its now being found in children and teens
C its results from a build-up of insulin
D it’s a result from a deficiency in glucose
Question 6 Which occurs when cancerous cells break away from the site of origin and move to other parts of the body
A malignancy
B benignity
C carcinoma
D metastasis
Question 7 which is the most important thing to remember about the signs of cancer
A they indicate that cancer is present
B they are the best way to diagnose cancer
C they indicate that you should seek medical help
D they are most effective when used by older people
I think a or c
Question 8 what type of cancer treatment destroys tumor cells and shrinks the cancerous mass
A radiation
B chemotherapy
C complete removal by surgery
D inhalation therapy
Last question Which chronic disease which can be controlled but not cured affects the way the body converts food into energy
A diabetes
B cerebral thrombosis
C asthma
D insulin
I think a
moreResolved Question: Is corn syrup responsible for many chronic illnesses?
There is a major difference in products like ice cream or soda in sugar content when corn syrup is the sugar source. Coke for example contains 5 times the sugar. There is also the issue of high levels of corn syrup in things we would not notice. For example all white bread, kroger wheat bread, ketchup, "orange" juice, and children's vitamins all have higher sugar content then a bowl of ice cream. I went to only natural sugar and lost 20 pounds in a month by eating imported ice cream and drinking mexican coke.
Just like big tobacco private research has pr oven a chemical link to diabetes and corn syrup.
http://lifehacker.com/5500870/high+fructose-corn-syrup-prompts-considerably-more-weight-gain-than-sugar
moreResolved Question: Can chronic bronchitis, not feeling like self and high blood pressure be a sign of diabetes?
I've had high blood pressure for several months. At times, even with medication it shoots up to 170/115 for 6-8 hours and comes down.I get very shakey and have tremors alot, I've had headaches and have been almost continuously on medication for bronchitis since fall. I crave sweets, feel tired and spacey, and urinate more than usual. I also have COPD. I'm not feeling much better and was wondering if it could be diabetes and if there is a correlation between these symptoms and diabetes? Thank you for any help.
moreResolved Question: Can you get a MRSA outbreak on your tongue?
'I recently woke up while taking a nap gushing blood from my mouth. I now have stitches from biting a big chunk of the tip of my tongue off. The piece of tongue was nickle size in diameter and it still hurts like heck. The site has gotten hard and has swollen 3x and gotten hard with white areas and dark red Nerds candy size pustules coming out of the stitched area. I have a history of MRSA infections on my legs and my right hip that all had to be lanced. Can you get MRSA in your tongue? And if it`s alright to ask, why did I bite my tongue while asleep so hard it almost cut it off?
Diagnosed: Diabetes Type 2, MRSA, Anxiety Disorder, IBS, High BP, Chronic Pain resulting from burst colon due to undiagnosed Diverticulitis 10 days in Hospital (Seeing a neurologist and liver specialist next month)
Thank you for any help, no one seems to know
moreVoting Question: Adult onset acne- what could be causing it?
I'm 19 years old, and for about a year maybe less, I've had terrible acne breakouts on my forehead. Occasionally it might be elsewhere, but only one zit or so. I have type one diabetes (genetic), and silly me, I took up smoking for around 6 months- around the end of 2008. It seems that ever since I quit smoking, I have had non-stop acne. I thought at first it was just normal detox, but now I'm wondering if it's something else entirely. Prior to this I rarely ever got a spot on my face. The other thing to note is that I've switched from using Olay moisturizer to using organic brands. However, I've tried a few of these brands, and I only use it for when I go out, which is not that often. Does anybody know what could be causing this chronic breakout? ThanksAlso another thing to mention is that for quite a few months now, I've also noticed that my sweat smells a lot stronger. So I'm feeling pretty yuck about my body right now.Thanks for your help everyone.
Penlady, I've never used birth control pills, except the 3 day kind. But as you said, I think I should def see an endocrinologist. I've been having very painful menstruation as well, so I really have no idea what is going on with my body.
moreVoting Question: Could I be diabetic....?
I'm 15 and have a strong history of diabetes on my dad's side of the family. I have chronic nausea and headaches and recently I've been getting dizzy and light headed sometimes. I'm nauseus every day and its ussually the worst during 4/5 period before I eat lunch. But sometimes it lasts just half an hour and other times it lasts all day. I ussually feel better after I eat but sometimes I can't eat. I don't think I have an abnormal thirst for water, and I don't urinate that much but recently I have more frequently.
moreResolved Question: Can cardiovascular disease, neurological disease lead to diabetes and eventually cause chronic disease?
If this is true, can you give me examples of cardiovascular disease and neurological disease's that do this?
moreVoting Question: how does chronic disease affect lifestyle?
such as diabetes
moreResolved Question: Natural family planning-is it safe for me?
I have diabetes, depression and chronic fatigue. I know that an unplanned pregnancy could be detrimental to both me and the baby. I am getting married in the Catholic church and being lectured on the use of natural family planning. Is it safe for me to use that or should I use another form of birth control?
moreResolved Question: The six major risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are?
The six major risk factors for cardiovascular disease that can be changed are
a. tobacco use, high blood pressure, diabetes, stress, physical inactivity, heredity.
b. high blood pressure, obesity, high triglyceride levels, chronic infection, hostility, tobacco use.
c. elevated cholesterol levels, tobacco use, high blood pressure, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes.
d. physical inactivity, high blood pressure, high triglyceride levels, elevated cholesterol levels, high homocysteine levels, obesity.
moreResolved Question: Meditation and prayer, in combination with traditional medical treatments, are reported to decrease?
Meditation and prayer, in combination with traditional medical treatments, are reported to decrease
a. diabetes.
b. cancerous growth.
c. multiple sclerosis.
d. chronic pain.
moreResolved Question: Diabetes symptoms. Someone help, please??????????
I have diabetes and God know what else. I've recently been experience chronic dry coughing. It's very uncomfortable. I've also been experiencing bowel problems. I don't mean to gross anyone out but, it seems like there's blockage in my rectum area. I have to strain more. I have been taking laxatives just to really go and even then it seems as though I have to take more at a time. Can someone tell me if it's because of my kidney disfunctioning...Thanks in advance.Why do diabetics cough a lot?
moreVoting Question: Republicans a leading cause of death in the US?
Leading causes of death
* Heart disease: 631,636
* Cancer: 559,888
* Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 137,119
* Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 124,583
* Accidents (unintentional injuries): 121,599
* Diabetes: 72,449
* Alzheimer's disease: 72,432
* Influenza and Pneumonia: 56,326
* Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 45,344
** Lack of Health Insurance: 45,000 (from Harvard Study - Lack of Insurance)
* Septicemia: 34,234
Statistically speaking roughly half the population is democrat and half republican. So in fact, the Republicans are killing themselves!http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/17/harvard-medical-study-links-lack-of-insurance-to-45000-us-deaths-a-year/While Republicans didn't cause, per se, the diseases, they are doing NOTHING to treat it.
A hospital is required to treat you if you don't have money, but if you have a long term disability, or cancer and your insurance company dumps you, you are screwed.
moreResolved Question: Okay it's been a year, can I be upset now?
The wife has not lost much, if any, of her baby weight. We aren't talking 10-20 pounds, it's at least 70. Before you start in on me: we have talked (extensively), at a minimum there's a treadmill in the spare room (which I use 2-3 times a week), we both have a gym membership (which has day care), she had a personal trainer which she did not use, and I can watch the baby (not really babysitting when it is your kid, but you get the point) pretty much every day when I am not at work (which is 3 days a week for 12 hours).
I stay in pretty good shape year round, which is to say that I run 12-15 miles week, lift weights (I know one of you will try a penis joke here, so I'll just say that the whole shrinking penis thing is a myth; probably started by people who don't work out and have never been with someone who does), etc... It is not as though I am asking for something I don't do myself, nor is it something that she didn't do before getting pregnant. She's letting herself go, I guess I will have to follow suit to get her attention?
Maybe this is just what she learned from her parents. You'd think that she would have also learned from their type 2 diabetes and chronic back/neck pain. My biggest concern here is that my daughter doesn't think that this is okay for her too. Am I out of line here?
moreResolved Question: What should I know about Celiac Disease? (I'm new, help please)?
I am 18 years old.
I have recently been diagnosed with all of the following:
ADHD (last summer, always known though), iron deficient, Vitamin D deficient, Gastritis, a hiadal hernia, and my favorite...Celiac Disease...
Actually ADHD is probably my least favorite. Idk, it may be a tie, lol. Anyway yeah i'm kind of angry at this point. Angry that I didn't get put on adderall sooner (even though I have a love/hate relationship with it), angry that doctors are JUST now telling me about Celiac...well actually i'm mostly angry that they didn't diagnose my mom Celiac until she was like 56, she is 59 now and sick ALL the time...if they would have figured this out sooner she wouldn't be...:( I just want her to feel well that's all. My mom has Celiac disease, type 2 diabetes (I think? Maybe type 1), Iron-deficiency anemia (had intravenous iron recently), severe Vitamin D deficiency, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, lactose intolerance, a hiadal hernia (whatever that is...). And other stuff i can't think of right now/don't know about. She also has sleep problems. Idk why. she had a mini stroke last year. My brother and half brother haven't been diagnosed Celiac, although my brother was diagnosed ADHD when he was little. I think he should be tested for Celiac.
my symptoms of Celiac include:
Appetite (Increased to the point of craving), Chronic fatigue, Abdominal cramping/bloating, Brain Fog, Weakness, BACK PAIN, nausua, cracks in the corners of mouth, Muscle cramping (Especially in the hands, legs, toes; I tend to have bad ones mostly at night, or I wake up during the night with leg and toe cramps that can last over thirty minutes), Some constipation, POOR MEMORY, bone pain and muscle weakness (low vitamin D caused by Celiac..I think) easily out of breath, Decreased ability to clot blood, Dry skin, depression, anxiety, disinterested in normal activities, moody, irritable, unable to concentrate. I also meet most of the symproms for hypothyroid and anemia, but they said I don't have either one. (I almost have both, maybe that's why I feel the symptoms?) But yeah it stresses me out because I don't know why I have the symptoms, and I just feel confused. I think I'm going to get checked for fibromyalgia. Also, if anyone wants to discuss their opinion/side effects of adderall, I'm interested. Adderall helps me be more like normal people in every way except socially. It also doesn't help my anxiety. I thought it was making me anti-social and depressed, but maybe thats just Celiac or something?
I guess I'm just writing all this because I want some comfort. If you have any of the problems I do, with anything, please tell me about it and your symptoms. I want someone experiencing these same things to talk to and tell me about their struggle as well...I'm interested in hearing about it and learning more about it too. I'm struggling with this new gluten free diet, any tips on quick breakfast and lunch foods? fast food foods I can eat? I don't like eating gluten-free made food at school, it's kind of embarressing. I mean I just hate people saying "you can't eat gluten? maaaan, that suuucksss....wait....what is gluten??? ....so can u eat fast food????
...Nobody seems to understand.
Thanks.Also, they said I'm low on th3. What is th3? and how do I fix it?
moreResolved Question: Chronic headache impedes proper rest with a Type 2 diabetes. How to treat it?
Her kidney is no longer functioning properly and that she has to undergo dialysis. Due to financial constraint, she forgoes it. Does it cause the headache?
moreResolved Question: i have posted one question before related to hpv.pls answer it & the previous one.?
i found out in my1st paptest that i am infected with high risk hpv since my pap came abnormal.that was in oct2006.then i had 2 pap tests done which came normal.then i got pregnant in july 2007.i have a baby now.i just read that high risk hpv can be transmitted to baby.my question is how will i know if its transmitted? i was shocked since i dont want to my baby boy to suffer this also i never had actual sex with anyone before marriage but had kissing touching bodies so it means i got infected by this? i am very depressed.i am facing all types of health problem,i had anal fissure after childbirth which my doctor said is chronic fissure also my hpv is highrisk,my father has diabetes & heart problem so i am likely to get it.also having big blood clots in my mensus for last 2/3 months.have family prblems too.so in all i have nothing going well for me.i am very tensed,pls help me
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