Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Does this sound like a blood pressure problem? -

I have been having headaches, light headedness and feeling like I m drunk when I m not(no alchohol in my system at all). Sometimes I get chest pain andI also get tingling in my face and hands. My doc sent me in for a head CT and chest CT that came back normal. I ve had an EKG that was normal and I m going to be getting an echocardiogram soon. I noticed that the last couple times I had by BP taken that it was little on the higher side. My most recent readings were 148/90 and 130/80. It might just be quot;white coat hypertensionquot; but I don t know. doc hasn t mentioned my BP. I m wondering if hes overlooking it because I m 28. I m not experiencing any palpitations, tachycardia or noticible arrythmias. Its not anxiety. Anyway I m wondering If I should bring up the possibility of hypertension or wait until after the ECG and my next appt.

1. You might be having Anemia (Iron Deficiency or some other type). I don t know if you feel fatigued too?. (Anemia causes dizziness, headaches, chest pains). 2. 140/88 could be high for you, may be your BP was much lower before. 3. You need a blood test for anemia (CBC) and remove salt from your diet. 4. A blood Glucose test will be a goo idea too. About the tingling in your face could be anemia, specialy vitamin B12 deficiency, also Calcium deficiency and high blood glucose will be other causes. Multivitamins and Calcium supplements will be a good idea only after you do your blood test. GOOD LUCK

I am sure your doctor is better equiped than me to tell but, has he checked your blood sugar. It sounds like Diabetes.

Do spinal taps hurt alot? -

I have been feeling pressure all over my head for about 6 months already, pressure behind my eyes and a feeling of fullness in my ears. I can hear a swooshing noise in my head that goes along with my heartbeat. I do not know what is wrong with me, I have had MRI s and CT scans, Carotid Artery dopplers...everything you name it! The only thing I haven t done is a spinal tap, because I am very scared to get it. Anyone out there who has intracranial hypertension? Did you feel similar? Should I get a spinal tap? Does it hurt alot?

I don t know anything about your medical problems, but I did have a spinal tap (also called a lumbar puncture) when I was in the hospital, and it diagnosed my illness, so it was worth it. Honestly, it didn t hurt nearly as much as I had imagined, and not anywhere near as much as the illness itself! I had viral meningitis, and have never been sicker in my life. I was extremely grateful for that spinal tap!

My brother had one, and he said it was pretty painful. I ve only ever had an epidural, and having something stuck in your spine is not pleasant. You also have to lie down for a while after having one. A few minutes of pain is better than feeling poorly for a long time though right? If your doctor wants to do one, then I would do it!

A question about cardiovascular health...? -

i was wondering how much poor eating habits affect the health of your heart, i mean i m not fat at all, i m roughly 4.6% body fat, and workout five to ten hours a week, also i m genetically pre-disposed to hypertension, but when i m hungry salads and fat-free stuff just doesn t fill me, it seems like i have to eat fatty foods to feel satisfied at a meal otherwise i ll just be hungry in an hour or two, XD so how much will relatively poor eating habits affect the health of my heart despite all the exercise i do?

Some studies suggest that the size of your waist is in fact the best predictor of your risk factors for heart disease. So, if despite your diet, you are maintaining a slim waist, your overall risk profile for heart disease is pretty good.

Any (perfect) multipurpose weight bench? -

do you know any specific weight bench that includes all of these: flat/incline/decline/military positions/hypertension/abdominal workout/leg support (and optional: barbell support :) )

That s a tall order! I don t know of a single bench that covers both incline and decline positions and also could be used for military press. Depending on how heavy you are going to go you could use some improved bench set ups as seen at I could be more helpful.

How is high blood pressure really diagnosed? -

How is high blood pressure really diagnosed? I was put on beta blockers a year ago they said it was for BP but mostly for PVC s I was having. At the time my BP would shoot up to 143/90 in the Dr s office and I knew I was having a panic attack/anxiety (I get white coat syndrome). They put me on low dose beta blockers and since then I get readings of 115/72 and at times 130/88 but most of the time it seems to be about 125/83. How do they actually determine hypertension? Over the course of 1 visit, 2 visits? Which is the best and usual way? I use a home BP cuff that is electric, are those even acurate? My last office visit was in May and my BP was 123/78. Should I worry about my other fluctuations?

You should have been monitored over a period of time to determine what your bp usually was. It is normal for it to go up a little bit when visiting the dr. I have an electric cuff at home too and I took my bp several times a day during different times. That is the best way to get an accurate look at what your bp normally is. I also took my cuff in and compared it to the one they used in the dr. office and my dr. told me it was pretty accurate and close to what they used. I would recommend taking your bp several times a day at different times and keeping a log. Then show it to your dr. when you go back for your next appt. and let him determine if your medication needs to be adjusted.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Why do I feel anxious? -

I have anxiety... my problems started with my sexuality when I was like 17.. since I was so young.. I remember I felt so anxious about an exam.. when I have an exam.. I feel nervous. a night before that.. I can t sleep.. I have been taking venlafaxine 150mg, and clonazempa of 2mg.. if I can t sleep at nights.. I have visited two psychologists.. they told me I could change my sexuality if I want.. one of both.. told me nobody was born gay..gays are by choice.. my psychiatry told me first.. I could change if I wanted.. now after months going with him.. I asked him again..and he told me being gay is something natural.. he reads something new.. well he told me I should not to care what people said about me. but in my case yess I am so sensible.. I try to ignore them. I live in a small town in mexico,.I try to ignore what people say about me but I can t.. it s me feel annoying.. i get so angry very easy.. I am 21 years old.. now.. I have hypertension and I have a headache now.. I have taken medications for it.. I feel so bad.. as well of my stomach.. my high blood pressure is something emotional.. that s another doctor told me.. I don t like going to pshycologists because I don t like to speak about my personal life.. I have came out with my mom.. I am a son of a single mother.. she was not OK.. and she still bad or sometimes she says she loves me for who I am.. but I dont know what will be the idea when I will have a bf.. because I haven t in a relationship never in my life.

The only person you should care about what one thinks is you . If your happy with yourself who cares what others think. If your psychiatrist changes his mind this easy you might want to find a new one. What your feeling is a combination of just being nervous and your anxiety

Why do I feel anxious? -

I have anxiety... my problems started with my sexuality when I was like 17.. since I was so young.. I remember I felt so anxious about an exam.. when I have an exam.. I feel nervous. a night before that.. I can t sleep.. I have been taking venlafaxine 150mg, and clonazempa of 2mg.. if I can t sleep at nights.. I have visited two psychologists.. they told me I could change my sexuality if I want.. one of both.. told me nobody was born gay..gays are by choice.. my psychiatry told me first.. I could change if I wanted.. now after months going with him.. I asked him again..and he told me being gay is something natural.. he reads something new.. well he told me I should not to care what people said about me. but in my case yess I am so sensible.. I try to ignore them. I live in a small town in mexico,.I try to ignore what people say about me but I can t.. it s me feel annoying.. i get so angry very easy.. I am 21 years old.. now.. I have hypertension and I have a headache now.. I have taken medications for it.. I feel so bad.. as well of my stomach.. my high blood pressure is something emotional.. that s another doctor told me.. I don t like going to pshycologists because I don t like to speak about my personal life.. I have came out with my mom.. I am a son of a single mother.. she was not OK.. and she still bad or sometimes she says she loves me for who I am.. but I dont know what will be the idea when I will have a bf.. because I haven t in a relationship never in my life.

The only person you should care about what one thinks is you . If your happy with yourself who cares what others think. If your psychiatrist changes his mind this easy you might want to find a new one. What your feeling is a combination of just being nervous and your anxiety

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Can i be cured of all these multiple health problems? -

i am 43 years old and suffering from NIDDM since the past 13 years and hypertension since the past 10 years.i am also suffering from angina and have undergone angiography twice.non dominant artery is completely blocked and even angioplasty cannot be done.i even have multiple slipped disks n spondilitisis.i even suffer from asthma. medicines i take are..... diabetes - amaryl 3% daily once before breakfast n glucophage 500 mg thrice daily hypertension - amlor 5mg and tenormin 100 mg. angina - lipitor 10mg and baby aspirin asthma - clenil forte spray pain killer neurontin if required. i want a cure for these problems.i heard a lot about this.please help me.

the diabetes must be controlled. It is very dangerous if not controlled and can lead to many problems, it is probably one of the causes of your heart problems, in addition to lack of exercise, smoking, anger etc. You need to be treated well for this and advised well. For example, take your diabetes tablets even when you are not eating, etc. Your doctor should advice you on these things. Your doctor should have prescribed you a statin. It is given to all diabetic mellitus patients above the age of 40 to reduce blood pressure, heart problems etc. Although it can cause muscle pain, and shouldn t be taken if you drink alcohol. I believe a lot of your body s actions are influence by mental health and nutrition. Try to calm your body down by meditating (any form of thinking), e.g. read books, read spiritual things. Try to exercise a bit more. Eat more fruits and vegetables (they prevent cancer, improve your blood circulation, etc). Drink more milk for calcium for your bones, and vitamin C and vitamin D foods will help with your bones. Stay away from things that precipitate you lungs to be troubled. Any damage to your lungs will also damage the rest of your body as the chemicals released by your lungs will go into your blood, and since your so sensitive you don t want to do that and cause an accentuated damage. Go to your optician regularly, they will check the blood vessels in your eyes which are damaged by uncontrolled diabetes and is a sensitive test for indicating damage to your kidneys too, so you can treat it earlier. Good luck. let me know how you do. suzi

hypertension can be relieved by taking the juice of bittergourd - a tropical vegetable Diabetes can be eased by taking cinnamon

Anxiety or something else?? Serious answers only please!? -

Here s my symptoms. I am going to the doctor on Wednesday. The nurse tends to lean towards Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. I m wondering if it s neurological. For the past month or so I ve been really clumsy, occassional lightheadedness (due to lack of sleep), weak (endurance just isn t there), and blurred vision (my lazy eye keeps going out and I have little to no night vision), and creepy crawling feeling all over my body (like there s insects on me, but nothing is there) Also, just this past week I ve been having right shoulder pain...like a dull ache and I ve been having a hard time holding my bladder. Any ideas on what this could be? I am currently taking medication for hypertension and a progesterone only birth control pill.

have ur thyroid tested.hypothyroid disease can make u lightheaded,exhausted,and can cause a shoulder problem called tendonitis.its a simple blood test,insist on it.also,have a diabetes test,its an illness practically epidemic in this country,and can cause tiredness,weakness,blurred vision and paraesthesias(pins and needles,creepy crawly feelings).ur hypertension meds may contain a diuretic,causinfg frequent urination-but DONT stop taking it!!!!!good luck,feel better.ps-it isnt usually a mental problem,its usually physical.ps-dont panic,but check for ms (multiple sclerosis) as well-symtoms-dizziness,lack of co-ordination,fatigue,blurred vision,loss of bladder control,paraesthesias in limbs.

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I d talk to the doctor about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and don t let them tell you it s not a REAL disease! I have a friend who was diagnosed with CFS and she has many of the same symptoms you do. Good luck!

Anxiety is nothing more than a feeling of apprehension and uncertainty. Believe it or not some anxiety is normal and healthy. Chronic, and continuous worry, however, is not. Everyone experiences some anxiety even on a daily basis but people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) experience constant anxiety which often has no apparent cause. GAD may be mild and manageable, but, for some people, it is debilitating. It can also cause and/or aggravate additional health problems, both physical and psychological. People with GAD often worry about the same problems everyone worries about - money, health, families, jobs, etc. The problem is, people with GAD worry excessively and constantly. People without GAD have the ability to put normal worries on hold and focus on daily activity. People with GAD are often distracted by their worries and find it difficult to think about anything else. Many people with GAD also feel constant anxiety with no apparent cause. They wake up feeling anxious and can never pinpoint a direct cause. The anxiety never seems to disappear throughout the day. quot;Unfortunately, most people with GAD assume that they are just a nervous person and that nothing can be done. They do not usually seek treatment unless their anxiety is complicated by depression, panic attacks or alcoholism. With appropriate treatment, however, GAD sufferers can feel less anxious and function better.quot; -- Deborah Cowley, MD, in Psychopharmacology The cause of GAD has yet to be determined, and there is probably more than one possible cause. GAD appears to run in families, so there is probably a genetic factor. A major traumatic or stressful event may sometimes trigger GAD. Another theory is that the person with GAD has internal conflicts which have yet to be resolved. GAD may begin in childhood or later in life. Most likely, GAD has both physiological and psychological components. Generalized anxiety disorder is a relatively common anxiety problem, affecting 3-4% of the population, that turns daily life into a state of worry, anxiety, and fear. Excessive thinking and dwelling on the quot;what ifsquot; characterizes this anxiety disorder. As a result, the person feels there’s no way out of the vicious cycle of anxiety and worry, and then becomes depressed about life and the state of anxiety they find themselves in. Generalized anxiety usually does not cause people to avoid situations, and there isn’t an element of a quot;panic attackquot; involved in the prognosis, either. It’s the thinking, thinking, thinking, dwelling, dwelling, ruminating, ruminating, and inability to shut the mind off that so incapacitates the person. At other times, thoughts seem almost non-existent because the anxious feelings are so dominant. Feelings of worry, dread, lack of energy, and a loss of interest in life are common. Many times there is no quot;triggerquot; or quot;causequot; for these feelings and the person realizes these feelings are irrational. Nevertheless, the feelings are very real. At this point, there is no quot;energyquot; or quot;zestquot; in life and no desire to want to do much. This emotional fear and worry can be quite strong. If a loved one is ten minutes late, the person with generalized anxiety fears the very worst -- something’s dreadfully wrong (after all, they’re ten minutes late!), there’s been an accident, the paramedics are taking the person to the hospital and his injuries are just too critical to resuscitate him.....quot;Oh, my God!.....WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?quot; Feelings of fear and anxiety rush in from these thoughts, and the vicious cycle of anxiety and depression runs wild. Some people with generalized anxiety have fluctuations in mood from hour to hour, whereas others have quot;good daysquot; and quot;bad daysquot;. Others do better in the morning, and others find it easier at the end of the day. These anxiety feelings and moods feed on themselves, leading the person to continue in the pattern of worry and anxiety -- unless something powerful breaks it up. Physical manifestations of generalized anxiety may include headaches, trembling, twitching, irritability, frustration, and inability to concentrate. Sleep disturbances may also occur. Elements of social phobia and/or panic may sometimes be present, such as high levels of self-consciousness in some situations, and fear of not being able to escape from enclosed spaces. It is also common, but not universal, for people with generalized anxiety to experience other problems, such as a quickness to startle from it, a lack of ability to fully relax, and the propensity to be in a state of constant motion. It is difficult for some people with generalized anxiety to settle down enough to have a quiet, reflective time where they can calm down, relax, and feel some peace and tranquility. Strategies to peacefully calm down and relax are one part in overcoming this problem. Normal life stresses aggravate generalized anxiety. The person who typically performs well at work and receives a sense of accomplishment from it, all of a sudden finds that work has become drudgery. If work is perceived as a negative environment, and the person no longer feels fulfilled, then considerable worry takes place over these situations. As a result, the anticipatory anxiety about going to work can become quite strong. Symptoms GAD may cause many unpleasant symptoms: Headaches Trembling, twitching Lightheadedness Difficulty concentrating Nausea Difficulty breathing Sweating, hot flashes Change in appetite Frequent need to use bathroom Startled easily Lump in throat, difficulty swallowing Sleeplessness Restlessness Muscle tension Fatigue Treatment A person with excessive anxiety should seek treatment by first having a medical examination. An exam will rule out other possible causes of anxiety. Once good physical health is confirmed, the person should obtain a diagnosis from a psychiatrist or psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders. Chronic anxiety may be a symptoms of other anxiety disorders besides GAD, so these should be ruled out before treatment begins. There might also be other psychological problems present, such as depression, and the treating mental health professional should be aware of all problems. Treatment generally includes medication, therapy or a combination. No one treatment method or medication works best for everyone, so patient and doctor (and/or therapist) should seek to find the best treatment for the individual. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for many people with anxiety disorders. With CBT, the person with GAD will learn relaxation and coping skills. Psychodynamic or quot;talkquot; therapy may also be effective in helping the person resolve and/or cope with various issues and conflicts. Effective medications include antidepressants, benzodiazepines and Buspar. Self-help methods and support groups may also be helpful in addition to professional treatment. Generalized anxiety has been shown to respond best to cognitive-behavioral therapy, an active therapy that involves more than just talking to a therapist. In CBT, the person gradually learns to see situations and problems in a different perspective and learns the methods and techniques to use to alleviate and reduce anxiety. Sometimes medication is a helpful adjunct to therapy, but for many people it is not necessary. Research indicates that generalized anxiety is fully treatable and can be successfully overcome over the course of about three to four months if the person is motivated and works toward recovery. Generalized anxiety must be chipped away from all sides and that is what CBT is designed to do. No one has to live with generalized anxiety disorder......treatment for GAD has been shown to be both effective and successful. Please seek a therapist who understands anxiety and the anxiety disorders. Remember, that just because a person has a degree behind their name, does not mean they understand and can treat an anxiety disorder. Feel free to ask questions of any professional and make sure your therapist understands and knows how to treat generalized anxiety. It is usually a good idea to see a specialist in this area (they don’t charge more), but they do have a practice that is geared toward the anxiety disorders.

If the symptoms persist-be concerned about multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia.

What is hypertension? -

i need to know what hypertension is

hypertension is just very high blood pressure.

It is a high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the millimeters of mercury of pressure being exerted on your vessels during a heartbeat. For instance everyone refers to a normal blood pressure of 120/80 or below, pre-hypertension is anything over that, hypertension is high blood pressure, for instance 140/90 or over. Top number is systolic, the pressure when the heart is contracting, bottom number is diastolic, or when the heart is at rest.

Obviously, the first and most important symptom of hypertension is consistently high blood pressure. The other symptoms of high blood pressure will be right to consider in relation to the relevant stage of the disease. Recall that the degree of hypertension, three: light, medium and heavy.

you don t want to know... something that will seriously mess up every organ in your body

Fibromyalgia - help! - do you think I have it? -

my symptoms- 10 yrs. chronic neck pain not cleared up by months of PT/acupuncture/anti-inflamms.; headaches (muscle tension amp; migraine); TMJ; chronic joint pain - neck, back, hips, knees, ankles, toes; constant total exhaustion amp; never feel rested after sleep; depression/anxiety; dry eyes, mouth; very low exercise stamina; joint pain worse after exercise, in morning; IBS; susceptible to ankle sprains (3 in 5 years); sensitive to light/noise; sensitive to hot/cold weather amp; humidity; lack of concentration/focus. There are also points on my legs that hurt a lot if pressed, but don t correspond to any kind of injury - it just hurts and has for a long time. The second part of my question is: Has anyone who has this taken ACCUTANE? I m trying to find a correlation because I have constant lingering problems due to accutane - chronic intercranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), pressure/pounding in head, tinnitis, fatigue. THANKS SO MUCH!

I have had Fibro since I was 16, actually 20 years now. It does sound like you have some of the symptoms. I am also wondering if you may have Rhuematiod Arthritis because of the joint involvement. Your headaches may actually be Cluster Headaches if they continue to reoccur frequently and you have a sharp pain around one eye. My clusters usually sit in the back of my head until a spike hits me in the eye (what it feels like). Also, these conditions can co-exist (you can have them both). I don t believe I have ever taken Accutane. Fibromyalgia associated syndromes It is not unusual for fibromyalgia patients to have an array of bodily complaints other than musculoskeletal pain. It is now thought that these symptoms are a result of the abnormal sensory processing – as described in the previous section. Recognition and treatment of these associated problems are important in the overall management of your fibromyalgia. Non-restorative sleep Cognitive dysfunction Chronic fatigue Cold intolerance Restless leg syndrome Multiple sensitivities Irritable bowel syndrome Dizziness Irritable bladder syndrome Neurally mediated hypotension 1. Chronic fatigue: The common treatable cause of chronic fatigue in fibromyalgia patients are: (1) inappropriate dosing of medications (TCAs, drugs with antihistamine actions, benzodiazapines etc.), (2) depression, (3) aerobic deconditioning, (3) a primary sleep disorder (e.g. sleep apnea), (4) non-restorative sleep (see above) and (5) neurally mediated hypotension (see below). A new drug called Provigil is of some help when used intermittently for management of fatigue. 2. Restless leg syndrome: This strictly refers to daytime (usually maximal in the evening) symptoms of (1) unusual sensations in the lower limbs (but can occur in arms or even scalp) that are often described as paresthesia (numbness, tingling, itching, muscle crawling) and (2) a restlessness, in that stretching or walking eases the sensory symptoms. This daytime symptomatology is nearly always accompanied by a sleep disorder - now referred to as periodic limb movement disorder (formerly nocturnal myoclonus). Treatment is simple and very effective – DOPA / Levodopa (Sinemet) in an early evening dose of 10/100 (a minority require a higher dose or use of the long acting preparations). 3. Irritable bowel syndrome: This common syndrome of GI distress that occurs in about 20% of the general population is found in about 60% of fibromyalgia patients. The symptoms are those of abdominal pain, distension with an altered bowel habit (constipation, diarrhea or an alternating disturbance). Typically the abdominal discomfort is improved by bowel evacuation. Due to abnormal sensory processing these symptoms may be quite distressing to fibromyalgia patients. Treatment involves (1) elimination of foods that aggravate symptoms, (2) minimizing psychological distress, (3) adhering to basic rules for maintaining a regular bowel habit, (4) prescribing medications for specific symptoms; constipation (stool softener, fiber supplementation and gentle laxatives such as bisacodyl), diarrhea (loperamide or diphenoxylate) and antispasmodics (dicyclomine or anticholinergic / sedative preparations such as Donnatal). 4. Irritable bladder syndrome: This is found in 40-60% of fibromyalgia patients. The initial incorrect diagnoses are usually recurrent urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis or a gynecological condition. Once these possibilities have been ruled out a diagnosis of irritable bladder syndrome (also called female urethal syndrome) should be considered. The typical symptoms are those of suprapubic discomfort with an urgency to void, often accompanied by frequency and dysuria. In a sub-population of fibromyalgia patients this is related to a myofascial trigger point in the pubic insertion of the rectus abdominus muscles – and may be helped by a procaine myofascial trigger point injection). Treatment: involves (1) increasing intake of water, (2) avoiding bladder irritants such as fruit juices (especially cranberry), (3) pelvic floor exercises (e.g. Kagel exercises) and the prescription of antispasmodic medications (e.g. oxybutinin, flavoxate, hyoscamine). 5. Cognitive dysfunction: This is a common problem for many fibromyalgia patients. It adversely affects the ability to be competitively employed and may cause concern as to an early dementing type of neurodegenerative disease. In practice the latter concern has never been a problem and patients can be reassured. The cause of poor memory and problems with concentration is, in most patients, related to the distracting effects of chronic pain and mental fatigue. Thus the effective treatment of cognitive dysfunction in fibromyalgia is dependent on the successful management of the other symptoms. 6. Cold intolerance: About 30% of fibromyalgia patients complain of cold intolerance. In most cases this amounts to needing warmer clothing or turning up the heat in their homes. Some patients develop a true primary Raynaud’s phenomenon (which may mislead an unknowing physician to consider diagnoses such as SLE or scleroderma. Many fibromyalgia patients have cold hands and feet, and some have cutis marmorata (a lace like pattern of violaceous discoloration of their extremities on cold exposure). Treatment involves: (1) keeping warm, (2) low-grade aerobic exercise (which improves peripheral circulation), (3) treatment of neurally mediated hypotension (see below), and (4) the prescription of vasodilators such as the calcium channel blockers (but these may aggravate the problem in-patients with hypotension). 7. Multiple sensitivities: One result of disordered sensory processing is that many sensations are amplified in fibromyalgia patients. In general fibromyalgia patients are less tolerant of adverse weather, loud noises, bright lights and other sensory overloads. Treatment involves being aware that this is a fibromyalgia-related problem and employing avoidance tactics. 8. Dizziness: Is a common complaint of fibromyalgia patients. Before this symptom is attributable to fibromyalgia a thorough for other causes should be pursued (e.g. postural vertigo, vestibular disorders, 8th nerve tumors, demyelinating disorders, brain stem ischemia and cervical myelopathy). In many cases no obvious cause is found, despite sophisticated testing. Treatable causes related to fibromyalgia include: (1) proprioceptive dysfunction secondary to muscle deconditioning, (2) proprioceptive dysfunction secondary to myofascial trigger points in the sterno-cleido-mastoids and other neck muscles, (3) Neurally mediated hypotension (see below) and (4) medication side effects. Treatment is dependent on making an accurate diagnosis. In patients in whom no obvious cause is found a trial of physical therapy, concentrating on proprioceptive awareness may prove worthwhile. 9. Neurally mediated hypotension: Patients with this problem usually have a low blood pressure that does not go up normally on standing or on exercise. Although such patients often have a low ambient BP with postural changes, these findings are not a prerequisite for diagnosis. A tilt table test with the infusion of isproterenol is the most reliable way to confirm this diagnosis. Treatment involves: (1) education as to the triggering factors and their avoidance, (2) increasing plasma volume (increased salt intake, prescription of florinef), (3) avoidance of drugs that aggravate hypotension (e.g. TCA’s, anti-hypertensives), (4) prevent reflex (prescribe β-adrenergic antagonists or disopyramide) and (5) minimize the efferent limb of the reflex (prescribe α2-adrenergic agonists or anti-cholinergic agents). SYMPTOMS PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS: __ recurrent flu-like illness __ recurrent sore throats, red and injected __ painful lymph nodes under the arms and neck __ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them __ night sweats and fever __ severe nasal and other allergies __ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) __ weight change - usually gain __ heart palpitations __ mitral valve prolapse __ severe PMS __ yeast infections __ rashes and itching __ uncomfortable or frequent urination __ interstitial bladder cystitis __ chest pains (non-cardiac) __ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw) __ hair loss __ carpal tunnel syndrome __ cold hands and feet __ dry eyes and mouth __ severe and debilitating fatigue __ widespread pain __ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like diabetes, hypoglycemia, asthma, lupus, ms, etc.) __ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins amp; needles __ painful swelling in the hands, legs, feet, neck __ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder) __ “growing pains” start in childhood and teens, continue into adulthood __ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS: __ attention deficit disorder __ spatial disorientation __ calculation difficulties __ memory disturbance __ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words) PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS: __ depression __ anxiety and panic attacks __ personality changes, usually for the worse __ emotional lability (mood swings) OTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS: __ sleep disturbances __ headaches __ changes in visual acuity __ numb or tingling feelings __ burning sensations __ light headedness __ feeling spaced out __ desequilibrium __ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams __ tinnitus (ringing in the ears) __ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak __ severe muscle weakness __ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury __ intolerance to bright lights __ intolerance to alcohol __ intolerance to sound __ extreme sensitivity to medications and their side-effects __ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing __ insomnia __ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep __ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints __ restless leg syndrome __ muscle spasms __ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise __ sleep paralysis (related to stage 4 sleep deprivation)

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You need to read quot;The MindBody Prescriptionquot;, by Dr. John Sarno. And get his book on tape quot;Mind Over Back Painquot;. I m telling you he saved my life. I had horrible chronic and acute neck/back pain for 15 years. A few weeks after reading his books I was literally pain free. My friend who told me about it was practically yelling at me to get the book. She was bedridden and was nearly free of pain in a couple of days. You have to open your mind to what he is saying because it sounds far-fetched. The condition is known as TMS, but don t go researching it without first reading his books. They were going to do surgery on me THE NEXT WEEK by removing two discs from my neck and fusing the vertibrae. Even my doctors, neurologists, and chiropractors told me it was inevitable. Well, here I am, pain free and able to dance once a week, play basketball. Shoot, I couldn t even walk without pain in my arms before. Numbness and tingling gone. My arm muscles were measurably smaller. Also, I was on steroids, percoset, celebrex, ibuprofen (which I ll never take again for anything less than obvious swelling - inflammation IS your body healing itself), tylenol, skelaxon. You name it. I now take nothing. For a while I took aspirin, but even that is gone. Do NOT let them cut you up without doing this. Go to Amazon NOW and get the books!!!! Good luck. EDIT: I forgot to mention that I had acid reflux quot;diseasequot; (known for the past zillion years as heartburn), sleep problems, and Sciatica.

Simply put: yes, it sounds like you could have fibro. Blessed be, Gypsy

If you think you are sick, you should go to the doctor and not try to diagnose yourself over the internet.

I took accutane for a while serveral years ago. I know it seemed to F me up at the time, but I am unsure of any long term affects directly attributed to this medication. There are too many variables in my case, the use of multiple recreational drugs since my accutane days make it hard to pinpoint the source of my chronic fatigue and mental instability :S

best bet... go see a professional. No one can diagnose you just by hearing your symptoms. And with a lot of people, they read symptoms, and dig deep to try to find something even close to it! Good luck.

Can the Gotu Kola Fresh Leaves be directly eat? how many leaves per day is good enough? -

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Ive heard about this OTC call Hyperexol...? -

I currently take a prescription medication called Metoprolol. I take 25mg dosages twice daily for my hypertension. It hasn t really helped and since I don t have any insurance (because of my high blood pressure I ve been denied by all major insurance companies - but that s a different story).I don t want to go back to the doctor to try again at something else. My blood pressure is usually around 150/80 to 160/90 without medication and with medication is stays around 140/75 to 150/80. I am currently dieting and exercising (I am a 25 y/o male and am 6 0quot; and 253 lbs) to lose some weight. I like what I hear about Hyperexol bringing the BP down to an ideal of 120/70 in a matter of weeks but it sounds almost too good to be true. If it does work, I would be more than willing to spend the roughly $30/month it costs to do the 3 month supply (I think it was around $114 for a 3 month supply). All advice about the OTC is more than welcome. Thank you

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Question about high blood pressure? -

I m 20 years old, in shape, don t smoke, do drugs or drink. When I was 12 years old, I was told I needed medicine to control my high blood pressure. Ever since then I have been on meds and have been suffering. I m short of breath all the time. have occasional chest pains, dizzy, very rapid heart rate, upon activity I get a pressure feeling in my chest, always have headaches, feet and ankles swell ( i don t know if this has anything to do with it or not). Last December I was rushed to the ER with severe chest pains and not being able to breathe. With my age the dr said it was really nothing and sent me home ( also no insurance) At the wellness center they ordered a Stress Test. I couldn t finish because of pressure in my chest and couldn t breathe. The Dr said I m too young to have problems and sent me home. Next Month I will finally have health insurance. I believe what I might have is Pulmonary Hypertension. Is that what it seems like? and what Dr should I see to rule this out. This is just so frustrating to me because I love to go outdoors and go hiking and mountain biking but can no longer do these things due to not being able to breath and my Bp getting too high

It s silly for people to say that just because of your age that nothing is wrong. Although it is not common, young people do have congenital problems that they are born with and just not diagnosed. Don t rely on what an ER doc said, they are usually too busy and not specialized in a certain area. I would see a cardiologist, somebody that is certified. They will do the correct testing, and won t dismiss your problem.

Yes i agree...you should be checked for a specialist coz they should thoroughly do some test. Although one of which is the stress test.That medicine you took since 12, was that prescribed ur jst over the counter? Try discussing that with ur doc. And if nothing will work, u jst hav to be carefull with urself. Hypertension is not a disease it is a symptom of an underlying disease, so u jst need to get urself thoroughly checked

I would suggest going to a cardiologist. These doctors that say you are to young to be having problems have no clue what they are talking about. I am 22 years old and have more health problems then you can imagine and they have all been diagnosed by a cardiologist but yet I have had regular doctors that say I don t have these problems even with the proof in front of them. All of the things you have described sound like your blood pressure is to high because that s the same thing I get. How long has it been since you had your medication adjusted?

Question about high blood pressure? -

I m 20 years old, in shape, don t smoke, do drugs or drink. When I was 12 years old, I was told I needed medicine to control my high blood pressure. Ever since then I have been on meds and have been suffering. I m short of breath all the time. have occasional chest pains, dizzy, very rapid heart rate, upon activity I get a pressure feeling in my chest, always have headaches, feet and ankles swell ( i don t know if this has anything to do with it or not). Last December I was rushed to the ER with severe chest pains and not being able to breathe. With my age the dr said it was really nothing and sent me home ( also no insurance) At the wellness center they ordered a Stress Test. I couldn t finish because of pressure in my chest and couldn t breathe. The Dr said I m too young to have problems and sent me home. Next Month I will finally have health insurance. I believe what I might have is Pulmonary Hypertension. Is that what it seems like? and what Dr should I see to rule this out. This is just so frustrating to me because I love to go outdoors and go hiking and mountain biking but can no longer do these things due to not being able to breath and my Bp getting too high

It s silly for people to say that just because of your age that nothing is wrong. Although it is not common, young people do have congenital problems that they are born with and just not diagnosed. Don t rely on what an ER doc said, they are usually too busy and not specialized in a certain area. I would see a cardiologist, somebody that is certified. They will do the correct testing, and won t dismiss your problem.

Yes i agree...you should be checked for a specialist coz they should thoroughly do some test. Although one of which is the stress test.That medicine you took since 12, was that prescribed ur jst over the counter? Try discussing that with ur doc. And if nothing will work, u jst hav to be carefull with urself. Hypertension is not a disease it is a symptom of an underlying disease, so u jst need to get urself thoroughly checked

I would suggest going to a cardiologist. These doctors that say you are to young to be having problems have no clue what they are talking about. I am 22 years old and have more health problems then you can imagine and they have all been diagnosed by a cardiologist but yet I have had regular doctors that say I don t have these problems even with the proof in front of them. All of the things you have described sound like your blood pressure is to high because that s the same thing I get. How long has it been since you had your medication adjusted?

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Fast pulse? -

My heart rate is on average around 100 beats a minute, but my blood pressure is either low or almost to low when I get it checked. What would this be? it s not hypertension should I be worried? what is a normal heart rate for an adult?( I m 20)

Heart rate depends on a lot of things. At your age, it is on the high end, but it s not technically tachycardic until you re over 100. You could still have a problem with your nervous system. Your sympathetic system speeds heart rate and your parasympathetic slows it down. There s a fine balance between the two. If your doctor thought it was a problem s/he might order a beta blocker to slow it down a little.

its normal

I have what is called tachycardia. When I first got sick, I was on a heart monitor in the ER and they kept rushing in when I dozed off to sleep. My heart rate was 162 beats per minute! That is a problem. I take medicines, but 100 beats is not a bad thing. Relax.

Mine is 111 beats per minute, which is a little fast, but not critical. My blood pressure is also very low. Usually, it is 90/58. Don t worry, you re fine.

You are normal. 60-100 is within normal limits. Mine is 106 and my doctor says I am fine. Don t worry....you are just fine. : )

Blood pressure is low when sitting and higher when standing with dizziness? -

My wife for the past 6 years has had high blood pressure (she is only 24 now) and the doctor put her on beta blockers to lower her BP, but this hasn t helped. Lately (past few years) she has dizzy spells and her blood pressure laying down is 113/63 with a heart rate of 75 as soon as she stands up it is 123/84 with a heart rate of 92. She becomes dizzy once she stands up. We were thinking that she has orthostatic hypertension but the family doctor says no. What could this be? She has had a battery of tests in the past 6 years and nothing has been found, except they thing she has hypertension that s all. Thanks for your help, I hate to see her suffer like this

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Beta blockers do reduce blood pressure for many people, but there are certain side effects. I myself took a beta blocker (Tenormin) for some time, but could not tolerate the zombie effect it had on me. There are a number of other ways to treat high blood pressure, some of which might suit your wife s condition better. You might do well to get a second opinion. I m not sure what quot;orthostatic hypertensionquot; means. It sometimes happens that when a person stands up, space opens up in their abdominal area, and blood pools down by gravity. It comes from the upper body, particularly the head. The sudden reduction of blood supply to the brain causes the dizziness. This is more often a result of low blood pressure, though. Would that be called quot;orthostatic hyPOtensionquot;?

Dizziness is a common side of beta blocker drugs like lopressor, betapace and atenolol as well as the others. If she is going from lying to standing she should sit up for a minute before trying to stand. This should help with the dizzy feelings. The fact that her heart rate and BP go up when standing is just from the exertion of standing. I would not worry about those numbers, it is when your BP drops dramatically that people have issues with orthostatic hypotension which is a much bigger problem.

Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH) most often affects young adults and children. It occurs when a person has been standing for a long time. Children usually outgrow this type of hypotension. POTS (also called postural autonomic tachycardia or chronic or idiopathic orthostatic intolerance) is a syndrome of orthostatic intolerance in younger patients. Although tachycardia and various symptoms (eg, fatigue, light-headedness, exercise intolerance, cognitive impairment) occur with standing, there is little or no fall in BP. The reason for symptoms is unclear. My answer contains basic information only. If you are concerned with the health of your wife, you should consult a doctor. Please note that I am not a medical professional.

I have a low blood pressure, and a high heart rate, and some times when I stand up I get dizzy and my vision goes black and my head hurts like a brain freeze, and I almost fall over. I went to the doctor and they said my low blood pressure was causing my heart to beat faster to make up for it, and standing up too fast is causing my dizziness. Of course, i m not taking any thing for it, as they did blood and lymph node tests that all came back negative. I guess you just have to accept the way your body is, and stand up slowly and take your time moving around if it affects you so strongly, like it does to me.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Is life worth living? -

My situation is this: I am 22 - at 18, I had the world...I had been accepted into the course I wanted at uni, I was making it on my own in the world, I was in a happy relationship, I was making friends. In high school, I always had trouble keeping friends and had a lot of issues with family. I was bullied constantly and things were really down. I promised myself at 18 I would move cities and start my life again at uni. A year later, my relationship had went to hell, I had never held down a job so finding one was really hard, I was barely getting enough from centrelink to survive uni and my grades were dropping. 4 years on: I am still with that girl, but our relationship is on its last legs. We argue all the time and they are big arguments. I have a big anger problem I am struggling to overcome and can t deal with much stress. Whenever I get stressed, I get out of control, I throw things, I yell, I swear and I don t know what to do about it. I become hysterical, I can t stop crying...I am afraid of myself. Because of my anger, I have turned everyone who is close away from me, no one has the time of day for me. I do my best to try and fix things, but she wont accept the fact I can t change it over night. I really want to, but it is so hard. I have moved back to where I was from, I can t go back to uni as I am in debt to them. I am also in about $10000 of debt which I can t fix. I am working a full time job and a casual job, but I barely pull in $650 a week. I can t get a better job as everywhere on the Gold Coast wants people with experience and the job I am in there is no room to move up. My girlfriend has been diagnosed with Benign Inter cranial Hypertension and thus, doesn t want to work until she is ready so I am supporting both of us. In fact, some weeks I am only able to eat once every second day so she can eat. I hate my life, I hate my job, nothing is getting any better, so I am posing the question...is life really worth living? I don t want to live anymore, so I just want to kill myself, but I am too afraid...is life worth living?

It is worth living and regardless of what some of the other people are saying I know it can be really difficult. I know you are not just bitching. 1) (yes, the obvious) a doctor and therapy. Getting some therapy and some Prozac, perhaps, might really help you. When people are depressed nothing is good, nothing is fine. If that can be lifted from your shoulders you would be better able to take on your other problems like school, money. I have been where you are. I graduated secondary school and would be going to an elite University in a different country. Then I was diagnosed with a sleeping disorder and everything went away. But after a year, I was back to quot;having to world.quot; Good luck Email me if you have other questions

your a lesbian? Seriously toughen up dont explore the path of depression and suicide. Your problems are NOT minor but some things in life take time. You need to be there for your girl. Life sucks but its better than absoult nothing.

HA HA! Thanks for the laugh. Makes me feel better about my life.

all i have to say is: welcome to adulthood.

i think that a lot of people deal with issues like these, but it doesnt have to be this way. i think that you should speak to a professional counsellor or something so that they can give you advice on how to control your emotions. i know that you have a money problem, but they dont always cost money. often you can call up free helplines which will be in the directory and then you can go from there. they may be able to guide you to a free counsellor or something like that.

Yes, life is worth living. Your going to go through hard times, but you will learn from them and things WILL get better. Just keep fighting and moving forward, in time things will start to look up for you. Life isn t always bad. :) Take care and God bless, P.S. Maybe it would help you if you joined a sport that you like, or a club, like yoga. It would help you to better control your anger and it s a better way to release it without causing problems for others. But I don t mean that to be rude, everyone has something wrong with them that they have to work on. It s part of being human. :)

do and experiment to find out. think about the most exotic thing that you want. go on a visionary trip. while there keeping you mouth shut, using your hands (fingers) close your nose as well. your body will jarr you away from the exotic thoughts to I can t breathe I want to live. you will have answered this question.

Is life worth living? -

My situation is this: I am 22 - at 18, I had the world...I had been accepted into the course I wanted at uni, I was making it on my own in the world, I was in a happy relationship, I was making friends. In high school, I always had trouble keeping friends and had a lot of issues with family. I was bullied constantly and things were really down. I promised myself at 18 I would move cities and start my life again at uni. A year later, my relationship had went to hell, I had never held down a job so finding one was really hard, I was barely getting enough from centrelink to survive uni and my grades were dropping. 4 years on: I am still with that girl, but our relationship is on its last legs. We argue all the time and they are big arguments. I have a big anger problem I am struggling to overcome and can t deal with much stress. Whenever I get stressed, I get out of control, I throw things, I yell, I swear and I don t know what to do about it. I become hysterical, I can t stop crying...I am afraid of myself. Because of my anger, I have turned everyone who is close away from me, no one has the time of day for me. I do my best to try and fix things, but she wont accept the fact I can t change it over night. I really want to, but it is so hard. I have moved back to where I was from, I can t go back to uni as I am in debt to them. I am also in about $10000 of debt which I can t fix. I am working a full time job and a casual job, but I barely pull in $650 a week. I can t get a better job as everywhere on the Gold Coast wants people with experience and the job I am in there is no room to move up. My girlfriend has been diagnosed with Benign Inter cranial Hypertension and thus, doesn t want to work until she is ready so I am supporting both of us. In fact, some weeks I am only able to eat once every second day so she can eat. I hate my life, I hate my job, nothing is getting any better, so I am posing the question...is life really worth living? I don t want to live anymore, so I just want to kill myself, but I am too afraid...is life worth living?

It is worth living and regardless of what some of the other people are saying I know it can be really difficult. I know you are not just bitching. 1) (yes, the obvious) a doctor and therapy. Getting some therapy and some Prozac, perhaps, might really help you. When people are depressed nothing is good, nothing is fine. If that can be lifted from your shoulders you would be better able to take on your other problems like school, money. I have been where you are. I graduated secondary school and would be going to an elite University in a different country. Then I was diagnosed with a sleeping disorder and everything went away. But after a year, I was back to quot;having to world.quot; Good luck Email me if you have other questions

your a lesbian? Seriously toughen up dont explore the path of depression and suicide. Your problems are NOT minor but some things in life take time. You need to be there for your girl. Life sucks but its better than absoult nothing.

HA HA! Thanks for the laugh. Makes me feel better about my life.

all i have to say is: welcome to adulthood.

i think that a lot of people deal with issues like these, but it doesnt have to be this way. i think that you should speak to a professional counsellor or something so that they can give you advice on how to control your emotions. i know that you have a money problem, but they dont always cost money. often you can call up free helplines which will be in the directory and then you can go from there. they may be able to guide you to a free counsellor or something like that.

Yes, life is worth living. Your going to go through hard times, but you will learn from them and things WILL get better. Just keep fighting and moving forward, in time things will start to look up for you. Life isn t always bad. :) Take care and God bless, P.S. Maybe it would help you if you joined a sport that you like, or a club, like yoga. It would help you to better control your anger and it s a better way to release it without causing problems for others. But I don t mean that to be rude, everyone has something wrong with them that they have to work on. It s part of being human. :)

do and experiment to find out. think about the most exotic thing that you want. go on a visionary trip. while there keeping you mouth shut, using your hands (fingers) close your nose as well. your body will jarr you away from the exotic thoughts to I can t breathe I want to live. you will have answered this question.

Which dr specialist should my mom visit? cardiolog? internist? other specialist? -

Hello friends everywhere, My mom has hypertension for 10years, and consume high blood pressure medication, although still quite high sometimes 170/100. During checkup, last year dr found arythmia on her heart. And few months back dr found thyroid nodule, but has been better after medication. Now she will visit me in Singapore, which dr. specialist should she see first? Cardiolog? Internist? Any recommendation amp; reasons? Thanks amp; regards.

I have no idea how the health care system works in Singapore or if it s necessary for your mother to see a doctor during her visit. However, I agree that a cardiologist would be the best choice because of her arrhythmia, which involves the heart, and her hypertension, which involves her vascular system and includes the heart. The hypertension may have caused the arrythmia. The thyroid nodule can wait. It s the very least of her worries. The uncontrolled hypertension and the damage it s doing to her heart, her arteries and her other organs is the most serious. I hope she s healthy enough to travel. If it s going to be a long flight, remind her to get up and walk around the plane at some point to prevent blood clots in the legs.

An internist who will refer her to other specialists as needed.

Cardiologist. She needs to have that blood pressure under control first.

cardiologist will benefit her. She has a history of high blood pressure and arrhythmia as well.

Cardiologist at St Lukes hospital

Cardiologist, since hypertension has to do with the heart.

I think she should first visit cardiologist and then she should take advice of endo-crinologist who can deal with her thyroid nodule. Probably she might be having hyper-functioning thyroid nodule, which is causing her raised blood pressure. Ideally people on anti-hypertensives, with proper doses responds well on medication , but what i can see that her B.P is still quiet high on medicines.

Although I agree that your Mother should see a cardiologist - that specialist will be focusing specifically on the issues having to do with cardiovascular care. It sounds as though your Mother may not be getting regular health care. If that is the case then a visit to a general internist is a good start. Has she had a mammogram? Has she been screened for colon CA? Has she had a pelvic exam? Is she at risk for diabetes? How is her kidney function? Bone density evaluation? I also believe that getting the thyroid issue resolved will be very helpful to the cardiologist as an initial starting point in helping to control her blood pressure and addressing a possible secondary cause for her arrhythmia. So in sum, I agree with her seeing a cardiologist, but if your Mother has not had general health screening/evaluation recently then she should go to an internist first - then to the cardiologist. Good luck.

cardiologist. good luck and hope your mom gets better soon!

Being Bipolar consider you disabled? -

Could being Bipolar get you on Social Security Disability? What if you also have Hypertension and type 2 Diabetes.

Call your local ssa office or at least file an application for disability so they can discuss the requirements with you...usually you have to be disabled or will be disabled for a period of about 12 months or so, and this includes following the doctors orders for taking meds as prescribed....not taking meds that create a disability is not a basis for a disability approval.... You can appeal the decision if you get denied. First they will send you a load of paperwork and you just fill it out and send it in. They ll talk to your doctors and most likely will send you to one of theirs. It s not bad going to one that they refer you to. They just check your ability to concentrate under pressure, memory, vision, and mental status. It is best for you to have a good therapist when you go for this. And make sure that you know how they feel about disability checks. A lot of them aren t too big on getting people started on those. Good luck and I hope everything works out. It s a long process but you can do it. Just hang in there and work with them.

I know here in B.C. there are 2 levels of disability,meaning less money to fall back on when too ill to work.Top level is Persons with Disabilities the second tier is Multiple Barriers to Employment,but both have Medical Coverage and some Dental,but no retraining for either,which makes no sense. Our Federal Govt. one is for severe only.

I have two of three of those as well as terminal cancer and a couple other conditions and still played heck trying to get approved. Talk to your health professionals for their take on it. Good luck!

Only if a person has such extreem Bipolar that it s actually causes then even on medication and therapy not able to work or function in regular society.

Good luck! Sometimes you just have to ask (and ask and ask) They say no and you keep trying!

you should be able to apply,but they might not approve you at first,just keep appealing,or find a lawyer

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Pcos,hypertention,high blood pressure and cholesteral,acne,? -

I was diagnosed with hypertension, high blood pressure when I was 35 years old. was put on tablets, two years later high cholesterol, more tablets. 2007 diagnosed with pcos. dark hairs on my chin grew, a line going down my belly, and hairy toes. I gained lots of weight. On top I have had acne since I was 11 years old. God I am not even 40 years old yet, I have never smoked and dont hardly drink. I think I inherited some of the problems from my parents. Has anyone else here had all these problems at once?

Eat MORE animal fat and way less carbs. Get off the cholesterol med or you will feel 80 before you are 50. Ask me how I know. Pharmacist who s life was almost ruined by Lipitor.

Eat less animal fat.

The Worst Anxiety Ive had as of yet? -

Im losing it guys i need someone to talk too about my health anxiety my mom doesnt feel like she needs to take me to the doctor she says its all in my head. Im constantly worryed about blood pressure because she has hypertension and i have high cholestorol but my bp usualy is around 125/70 only gets to about 15 points higher and thats it I need someone to talk to help me guys i beg u

Hey, email me at this account.

Help!!!!!! Mom is sick and has no insurance? -

okay so my mother is really sick, she is 53 years old and needs medical attention. However, she doesn t have insurance and she has to pay everytime she goes to the doctor. She has severe anemia and needs to take procrit which is like$600-$700 and she needs to take diabetes, hypertension, thyroid medicine. We live in California.. i don t know what to do,,,someone help!!!! please..

I normally would not go to this level on Forum, but please send me an email at julie.wright@cox.net I CAN help! please contact me and we can talk in detail to help you. I also live in CA by San Diego.

you go to the hospital immediatly,tell them about your problems,by law they have to let her stay even if she has no money or insurance

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Somethings wrong with my BP -

my problem is whenever i had my BP reading, my BP is around 140/90 somethimes 150/90.. but after 2-5 minutes it goes down to 130/90 and lowest of 120/80.. My family had a history of hypertension.. the doctor advice me to go to a laboratory and get everything that has something to do with hypertension. Example, fats, glucose, and sodium, everything that has something to do with hypertension.. and all the result was normal.. so what could be the problem? please help me.

140/90 to 130/90 although 85 bottom line is better.is about normal for a man. It always goes down after a few minutes because you have relaxed.

I have heard the term quot;white coatquot; blood pressure, meaning that your blood pressure rises when you are in the doctor s office. Try omitting salty foods from your diet. Get yourself a blood pressure wrist band at the drugstore. Take you blood pressure at home the same time each day where its quiet. Keep track of it for a week then share it with your physician.

Some people get antsy when they take BP readings. My mom says she gets nervous because she doesn t want to have a high BP but because she does get nervous it goes up.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Who believes in miracles? -

Hey everyone hi, im from scotland the north east, and i am wondering does anyone believe in miracles anymore? As i was born with a hole in my heart and because it wasnt seen untill i was 21 years old,when i first collapsed. This left me with a rare and dangerous condition called Eisenmenger Syndrome/ pulmonary hypertension,easier to figure it its a high blood pressure in my lungs which aged me to having the lungs of a 75 year old lady. I was told id die due to this illness if i didnt get a heart and lung transplant. But for the first time this year they found a new drug called revatio which they were going to try me as it was a heart condition i had also,it wouldnt cure me id still die,but have better quality of live-on doing all the tests they told me the lung disease has gone.if thats not a miracle what is?more to this story ask if need information.lv juie from scotland

I BELIEVE!! God bless you and all you do!

Good thing you live in Scotland and not the U.S.. In the U.S. the FDA(Food and Drug Administration) , they take care of the dead people. The FDA will not allow anyone to try a new drug for several years, regardless how many poeple die.

I believe in miracles. But you have to remember that sometimes they come in ordinaryt packages. I truely hope you get the trasplant you need or this drug works. But If not another miracle would be appreciating the life you ve had, showing those you love how important they are, and cherishing what has already been given to you. There are many who have been worse off then you, be thankful for what you ve got. I wish you the best of luck.

i do.i also believe in God.i don t know if you can believe in miracles without believing in God,but i don t think that you can believe in God without believing in miracles

i believe in miracle. i belive in true love. i belive in second life.

I guess life can be stranger then fiction but to answer your question no

no this is not a miracle it is science i am very sorry for your condition ,and i wish you the very best and lets hope science will find more treatments for you in good time

I believe in miracles. My daughter was told at the age of 16 that she would never become a mother due to the many operations she needed on her ovaries. She is now blessed with 2 very beautiful babies who fill our lives with much happiness. Their father should not be here because he needed a liver transplant when he was young and together this makes the situation even more of a miracle. I am happy for the outcome of your situation and I do believe it is a miracle.

yes, I d say that this qualifies as a miracle. good luck on your future health

I believe in miracles because of God. though i always put in mind that i am responsible of who i am and who i would become. that everything in life happens with a reason, that in the end of our life journeys, it will end up the way it should be as God s plan for us. For me being alive and answering your question right now is already a miracle.

Of course, and if I am not mistaken that is a miracle in itself. To tell you the truth miracles are works of God letting you know that he exists. Trust in God and you will have the worlds riches; and that is love from God and Jesus and eternal life.

Through Christ our Lord alone!!! God bless you.

It s a loverly story,I m glad your well but i ll believe when i see 1.

I believe that miracles happen everyday around us. And even more so in our own everyday lives if we trust our lives with God.

I ve always believed in miracles, waking up every morning to a new day is a miracle all in itself. I pray that you will wittiness even more miracles in your life. If there is anything specific that you need me to pray about besides your heart condition please contact me at pgflute@yahoo.com. GOD BLESS!!!! :)

I believe in mirracles..What weird is in that..?

best wishes dude, and YES i belive in miracles, why not :)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Bad experience with a dentist? -

Me: Hello. Dent: Hi, are you a new one? Me: New one? I just want my molar pulled out. Dent: Can you speak English? Did you get any kind of education? Me: Yes, I can speak English. Dent: Then, when I asked quot;Are you a new one?quot; why did you reply quot;New one? I just want my molar pulled out.quot; you should have replied with quot;Yesquot; or quot;Noquot;. Me: Yes, I m a quot;new onequot;. Dent: let s see... why on earth do you want it pulled out?! Jeez!! huh? why do you want it pulled out!!! It just needs filling for god s sake! Me: Okay. Dent: Do you suffer from hypertension or diabetes? Me: Nope :) Dent: Why the hell are you smiling? y know that some people your age suffer from these! (After drilling) Dent: God damn your molar! What the hell is wrong with you? Were you trying to breed cavity? it gets deeper and deeper jeez!!! You get the picture... So, what s your worst experience with a dentist? (Ironically, I m a freshman dentistry student).

1. i was getting a routine cleaning and the dentist was breathing really loudly through his nose and a crusty booger went in my mouth... *shiver* 2. the same dentist used my toothbrush to make the sign of the cross on my face... i need a new dentist...

the man sounds like a real professional

damn!! Is this a serious dentist!!! he is so stupid... I havent gotten any bad experience with dentists....there are man dentists, and if one is giving me attitude then I just get up and leave that stupid place(after cursing a little bit)... i CAN FIND ANOTHER DENTIST...EVEN BETTER! :D

he gave me 3X too much nitrous oxide and i had the WORST trip ever it was terrifying.

One time this dentist yelled at me for getting arrested for drinking. He was all like, quot;What the hell do you think you are doing? You don t even have any direction in life.quot; Then I was like, quot;Sorry, dad.quot;

Holy cow, if my dentist said that stuff to me I would have been pissed! Shoot I bet there is someone or way you can complain about your experience and get a free cleaning or money out of it haha.....I wouldnt go back to him/her....and I would post my bad experience everyway possible on the internet....haha

Kindly, tell me where this dentist works so I can go kick his ***! and never ever use him as a dentist! like wtf?...was he on drugs or something?

Well... He kept missing with the Novocain needle so I ended up getting the shot three times.

When three shots did not numb my front tooth AT ALL he did the root canal anyway. I was screaming. I walked out of the office in shock. (changed to a nicer dentist) Maybe these stories will help you be a better dentist??? I hope so. Oh and learn about Hyperalgesia also. Several dentists had no clue why I was in extreme pain after extractions. (so extreme no meds helped) It lasts about 8 days. (My teeth are hard to pull) If I go to the oral surgeon and have them cut out I experience very little pain. A Neurologist finally explained the pain problem to me and it s Hyperalgesia.

yea you might want to report him he sounds like an ***. Ive never had a bad experience. I mean no i dont like my teeth drilled or scraped but at least they were nice personality wise. sorry bout your luck

Wow... is that real? Wonder how long that guy stayed in business. Anyways, my worst experience was when I was like 12 and the dental hygienist was really really trying to go fast and she got super-frustrated when I would move or need to have a drink or something. Then I had a gag reflex or something... but she tried to work anyways and ended up piercing my tongue with the little hook thing. Then she yelled at me and told me it was my fault for fidgeting. I don t think she kept her job for very long.

Wow, what a rude guy! Anyways, my worst experience was when I was about 9 and I was getting a tooth pulled out. I didn t get enough anaesthetic and felt basically everything. Let me just say it hurt a lot!

Loss of Memory- 15 days after Road accident - reasons? -

My mother (66 years) has hypertension and past history of stroke 2 yrs back. She met with a Road accident 20 days ago and besides fracture was fine brainwise. She was able to read write and acted normally. Since last two days She is saying she is forgetting everything, She is not able to read sentences or compose sentences. She only remembers and recognises people/events very close. I referred with neurologist and neurosurgeon who say they did not find anything wrong in CT scan and blood test, suggested to see a psychiatrist. CT Scan report There is extra axial haemorrhage seen along left tentorium and interhemispheric fissure. Also very minimal axial haemorrhage SDH, SAH noted along left temporoparietal cerebral convexity. Small hypodense/gliotic area suggestive of old infract noted in right periventricular white matter. Rest of cerebral parenchyma, brainstem and cerebellum are normal in appearence. No evidence of obvious intracerebral haemorrhage. No eveidence of midline shift noted

Short term memory loss could be caused due to injuries deep within the brain, as this entry from the Wiki will show.I am sorry to know about your Mum s accident, I do hope that her memory returns back soon. I love my Mum too and I always want her to be in good health.Read more about this condition at the weblink given below. This is an extract from the Wikipedia: quot;Damage to the hippocampus, fornix, or mammillary bodies can result in anterograde amnesia, which contributes further evidence to the theory that these are the structures primarily responsible for the process of laying down long-term memories. The occurrence of anterograde amnesia can also be due to damage to the Basal Forebrain which produces acetylcholine. The final cause of anterograde amnesia is damage to a set of structures which are located deep in the brain called the diencephalon.quot;

Friday, July 17, 2009

What other generic brand names are equivalent to Aprovel (irbesartan)? -

medication for hypertension

How does it work? Aprovel tablets contain the active ingredient irbesartan, which is a type of medicine called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It works by preventing the action of a hormone in the body called angiotensin II. Angiotensin II normally acts on special receptors in the body, with two main results. Firstly, it causes the peripheral blood vessels to narrow, and secondly, it stimulates the production of another hormone called aldosterone. Aldosterone causes salt and water to be retained by the kidneys, which increases the volume of fluid in the blood vessels. Irbesartan blocks the receptors that angiotensin II acts on, and so prevents its actions. The main result of this is that the peripheral blood vessels are allowed to widen, which means that there is more space and less resistance in these blood vessels. This lowers the pressure inside the blood vessels. Blocking the actions of angiotensin II also reduces the action of aldosterone on the kidneys. The result of this is an increase in the amount of fluid removed from the blood by the kidneys. This decreases the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which also lessens the resistance and pressure in the blood vessels. The combined overall effect of these changes is to lower the blood pressure. What is it used for? High blood pressure with no known cause (essential hypertension) Kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure Warning! Dizziness and weariness may occasionally occur during treatment with blood pressure lowering medicines. If you are affected, caution is required when driving or operating machinery. People with decreased kidney function should have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and creatinine in their blood while taking this medicine. People with heart failure or diabetic kidney disease should have regular blood tests to monitor the level of potassium in their blood while taking this medicine. People with high blood pressure caused by high levels of the hormone aldosterone (primary hyperaldosteronism) do not generally respond to this type of blood pressure lowering medicine, and it is not recommended for these people. The safety and efficacy of this medicine in children has not been studied by the manufacturer. Use with caution in Elderly people over 75 years of age Decreased kidney function People having haemodialysis for kidney failure Narrowing of the artery which supplies blood to the kidneys (renal artery stenosis) Heart disease caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart (ischaemic heart disease) Heart disease characterised by thickening of the internal heart muscle and a blockage inside the heart (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy) Severe heart failure Heart valve disease (mitral valve stenosis) Narrowing of the main artery of the body (aortic stenosis) People with low fluid volume or salt levels in the body, eg due to diuretic therapy, low-sodium diet, diarrhoea or vomiting Not to be used in Second and third trimesters of pregnancy Breastfeeding Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption (Aprovel tablets contain lactose) This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. This medicine should not be used in pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters, as it may affect the growth and development of the foetus or have adverse effects on foetal tissues. Seek medical advice from your doctor. It is not known if irbesartan passes into breast milk. For this reason, the manufacturer states that it should not be used during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor. Side effects Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Dizziness Nausea and vomiting Fatigue A drop in blood pressure that occurs when going from lying down to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension) Pain in muscles or bones (musculoskeletal pain) Diarrhoea Indigestion (dyspepsia) Increased heart rate (tachycardia) Flushing Cough High blood potassium level (hyperkalaemia) Chest pain Sexual problems Allergic reactions such as itchy, blistering skin rash (urticaria) or swelling of the lips, tongue and throat (angioedema) Decreased kidney function Headache Sensation of ringing or other noise in the ears (tinnitus) Muscle cramps Abnormal liver function The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug s manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. How can this medicine affect other medicines? It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Irbesartan may enhance the effect of other medicines that decrease blood pressure. In particular, people taking diuretic medicines, eg furosemide, may have a large drop in blood pressure with the first dose. Since this may cause dizziness or fainting, if you are taking a diuretic medicine your doctor may reduce its dose or ask you to stop taking it two to three days before starting irbesartan. This is to prevent your blood pressure from dropping too low. This medicine may increase the blood level of the medicine lithium, and it is therefore not recommended for people taking lithium. If your doctor feels the combination is necessary, your lithium level should be closely monitored. There may be a risk of raised blood potassium levels (hyperkalaemia) if this medicine is taken with any of the following, hence these are not recommended for use in combination with this medicine: potassium-sparing diuretics (eg spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride) potassium supplements potassium-containing salt substitutes other medicines that can increase blood potassium levels, eg heparin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, eg indometacin) may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of irbesartan. They may also increase the risk of raised blood potassium and kidney problems when used in combination with irbesartan. NSAIDs should be used with caution in people taking irbesartan, particularly elderly people, and your doctor may want to monitor your kidney function. Other medicines containing the same active ingredient There are currently no other medicines available in the UK that contain irbesartan as the sole active ingredient. Medication for High Blood Pressure This leaflet is about drugs that are used to treat high blood pressure. A separate leaflet called High Blood Pressure gives more general information about high blood pressure, lifestyle changes that you can do to lower blood pressure, and the reasons why medication is advised to lower blood pressure in some cases. What is the aim of treatment? The usual target is to reduce blood pressure to below 140/85. In some cases, the target is to get it below 130/80 mmHg. For example, if you have diabetes, a cardiovascular disease such as a stroke or heart disease, or if you have certain kidney diseases. Which drugs are used to lower blood pressure? There are five main classes of drugs that are used to lower blood pressure. There are various types and brands of drug in each class. The following gives a brief overview of each of the classes. However, for detailed information about your own medication you should read the leaflet that comes inside the drug packet. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors These drugs work by reducing the amount of a chemical that you make in your bloodstream called angiotensin II. This chemical tends to constrict (narrow) blood vessels. Therefore, less of this chemical causes the blood vessels to relax and widen, and so the pressure of blood within the blood vessels is reduced. There are various types and brands of ACE inhibitors. For example, captopril, cilazapril, enalapril, fisinopril, lisinopril, perindopril, quinapril, ramipril, and trandolapril. An ACE inhibitor is particularly useful if you also have heart failure or diabetes. ACE inhibitors should not be taken by people with certain types of kidney problems, people with some types of artery problems, and if you are pregnant. You will need a blood test before starting an ACE inhibitor, and within a week after starting it, and one week after any increase in dose. Then, a yearly blood test is usual. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers These drugs are sometimes called angiotension II receptor antagonists. There are various types and brands. For example, candesartan, eprosartan, irbesartan, losartan, olmesartan, telmisartan and valsartan. They work by blocking the effect of angiotensin II on the blood vessel walls. So, they have a similar effect to ACE inhibitors (described above). Calcium-channel blockers These drugs affect the way calcium is used in the blood vessels and heart muscle. This has a relaxing effect on the blood vessels. Again, there are various types and brands. For example, amlodipine, diltiazem, felodipine, isradipine, lacidipine, lercanidipine, nicardipine, nifedipine, nisoldipine, and verapamil. Calcium-channel blockers can also be used to treat angina. Diuretics ( water tablets ) The most commonly used diuretic to treat high blood pressure in the UK is called bendroflumethiazide (bendrofluazide) - but there are others. For example, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, cyclopenthiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, and indapamide. Diuretics work by increasing the amount of salt and fluid that you pass out in your urine. This has some effect on reducing the fluid in the circulation which reduces blood pressure. They may also have a relaxing effect on the blood vessels which reduces the pressure within the blood vessels. Only a low dose of a diuretic is needed to treat high blood pressure. Therefore, you will not notice much diuretic effect (you will not pass much extra urine). Beta-blockers Again, there are various types and brands. For example, acebutolol, atenolol, bisoprolol, metoprolol, oxprenolol, pindolol, propanaolol, sotalol, and timolol. They work by slowing the heart rate, and reducing the force of the heart. These actions lower the blood pressure. Beta-blockers are also commonly used to treat angina, and some other conditions. You should not take a beta-blocker if you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or certain types of heart or blood vessel problems.

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB s) Equivalent to Aprovel 1. Candesartan 2. Eprosartan 3. Losartan 4. Olmesartan 5. Telmisartan 6. Valsartan

Is this a NANDA Nursing Diagnosis?? -

Decreased cardiac output related to hypertension. please, need help. if not what would be a good one?

No, you can t use a medical diagnosis in a nursing diagnosis (it can only be used in after quot;secondary to...quot;). So in other words, you have to rephrase the definition of hypertension in this scenario. You should say: Decreased cardiac output related to increased peripheral vascular resistance secondary to HYPERTENSION. Remember: the part following quot;related toquot; should define the medical diagnosis but in words that present it on the cellular level. Hypertension is quot;a change in the peripheral vascular resistancequot; RN

So you want to write it- decreased cardiac output R/T (fainting dizzyness-symptom of decreased cardiac output)secandary to hypertension

Check out this website: dx that you have written is a bit confusing. If the problem is decreased cardiac output, it seems it should be related to something that decreases output - like CHF, cardiomegaly, Cor pulmonale, etc. (Conditions that have to do w/ decreased cardiac output.) If the main dx is HTN - perhaps the dx should be something more like: Altered/decreased tissue perfusion r/to ...CAD, PVD, etc. (Conditions that are more related to HTN.) Hope this helps!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

My Fathers Heart? -

Hello, My Father has Parkinsons Disease. He takes 1 1/2 sinemet(25/100 strength) every 2 hours throughout the day, 1 flomax(0.4mg) in the morning, 1 levthyroxine(0.05mg)in the morning(to increase his thyroid function, it was low) and at bedtime he takes 1 clozapine(25mg) and 1 lorazepam(1mg). A year ago his blood pressure dropped so low he started passing out and was prescribed midodrine(2.5mg) to raise his blood pressure. That worked fine as I gave it to him every two hours and he was fine. I monitor his blood pressure throughout the day and it is usually within acceptable range. About two months ago after taking it the reading was 205/69 with the pulse at 70. Right after he wakes up his blood pressure is about 86/45 pulse 70 and then three or four hours later it s 105/58 pulse 82 and then in the evening it rises to 151/55 pulse 58 and up to the 200/55. We discontinued the Midodrine. What could be causing the hypertension symptoms? Is 80/33 Dangerous? What can we do?Thank U!

Take your father to a different doctor for a second opinion and diagnosis. Perhaps the doctor he is with now is not a specialist. Look in the yellow pages for your area, for a doctor specializing in heart amp;/or internal medicine. Those doctors have special training for symptoms you described. Low blood pressure is called hypotension. It can be dangerous, it can cause dizziness and other symptoms due to the blood not circulating properly. Don t wait. Go to a specialist soon.

Your dad is on Flomax. Why he is on it could be important here. Blood pressure is directly related to the amount of fluid in the blood. Your father s blood pressure is highest at the end of the day after a day s worth of fluid consumption. If he has not properly expelled unused fluid it is in his blood, thus the hypertention. Try cutting down some on his fluid intake until you can talk to his dr. about it and see if it helps. It also couldn t hurt to have his renal function tested. Yes low blood pressure is dangerous too. We call it quot;bottoming outquot;. I generally don t like to see a systolic under 90-100. I have dialysis patients every day and the drs. generally consider a systolic of 190 or higher to be in the stroke danger zone. It is imperative to get a grip on his blood pressure and maintain a safe range. There are other drugs that can raise blood pressure and can be quot;custom fittedquot; to the patient. I don t know if the dr. will prescribe dopamine for him, but we use it in the field and it is titrated to effect, meaning that the dose is gradually increased until the BP is raised to an acceptable level. In the meantime watch the fluid intake, don t dehydrate him while you re watching and ask the doc how to regulate that BP asap. Oh, and watch for edema, or swelling. This is a sign of fluid build up. There could be quite a few causes for this, but the most common that I see are decreased or absent renal function and/or congestive heart failure. I m no doc, but I find the pulse rates that accompany his bp s to be a bit inconsistent. I would definitely want to check those heart rhythms. Get some strips run. Those pulse rates generally do not go with those bp s. Good luck with him. If he has swelling and fluid build up, get him to the doc so they can get him some diuretics and get it off him. Peace.

i think you really need to aska doctor about this - no one in their right mind on this site could give you advice that would be too dangerous

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Basic Biology? -

1. Red blood cells ________________. transport respiratory gases combat bacterial infection are called leukocytes help blood to clot 2. In the human respiratory system, the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules occurs in ___________ the bronchioles the trachea the alveoli the larynx 3. When stomach fluids irritate the lower esophagus the common digestive ailment that results is called __________ peptic ulcer hypertension iron-deficiency anemia acid reflux 4. Most of the absorption of nutrients from the food we eat occurs in the ___________. small intestine stomach large intestine esophagus 5. Defending the body against bacterial infection and assault by other foreign substances is the function of ___________. platelets plasma erythrocytes white blood cells 6. A respiratory disease caused by destruction of alveoli and the formation of scar tissue is called _______ asthma emphysema bronchitis lung cancer

transport respiratory gases alveoli acid reflux small intestine white blood cells emphysema

1. Transport respiratory gases. 2. The alveoli. 3. Acid reflux. 4. Small intestine. 5. White blood cells. 6. Emphysema.

1.transport respiratory gases 2.the alveoli 3.peptic ulcer 4.small intestine 5.white blood cells 6.emphysema

Basic Biology? -

1. Red blood cells ________________. transport respiratory gases combat bacterial infection are called leukocytes help blood to clot 2. In the human respiratory system, the actual exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules occurs in ___________ the bronchioles the trachea the alveoli the larynx 3. When stomach fluids irritate the lower esophagus the common digestive ailment that results is called __________ peptic ulcer hypertension iron-deficiency anemia acid reflux 4. Most of the absorption of nutrients from the food we eat occurs in the ___________. small intestine stomach large intestine esophagus 5. Defending the body against bacterial infection and assault by other foreign substances is the function of ___________. platelets plasma erythrocytes white blood cells 6. A respiratory disease caused by destruction of alveoli and the formation of scar tissue is called _______ asthma emphysema bronchitis lung cancer

transport respiratory gases alveoli acid reflux small intestine white blood cells emphysema

1. Transport respiratory gases. 2. The alveoli. 3. Acid reflux. 4. Small intestine. 5. White blood cells. 6. Emphysema.

1.transport respiratory gases 2.the alveoli 3.peptic ulcer 4.small intestine 5.white blood cells 6.emphysema

Are these illnesses or symptoms??? -

These are NOT Illnesses, but only symptoms that you must learn to ask yourself—“from which of the five causes does it come from???” These are the symptoms that were once known as real illnesses; that YOU can now learn to reverse or prevent, and/or improved by yourself with my self-healing methods. There are two words that will make this possible to do or impossible to do: These two words have a magic all their own –they are magical because they remind me of “Open Sesame” --- once you use these words they open a new life for you if you apply them or close the door to it, they are called: Discipline and Dedication. With out these magical words nothing is possible—I will give you the path to a new life, but you must walk it and never get off of it -- until the day that your real cause-point is found and eliminated. Which one do you have and from which cause--point did it come from??? 1. Over-acidity??? 2. The Chemical World??? 3. The Living World??? 4. The Nutritional World??? 5. The Viral and Bacterial World or Microscopic World??? FROM WHICH ONE OR FROM WHICH COMBINATION??? Acid Indigestion Acid Reflux Acne AIDS-- HIV Allergies -- Intolerance To Certain Foods Allergies – Skin ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Agent Orange Agitation AIDS Alcoholic Tremors And Addiction Anemia, Low Hemoglobin, Low Blood Volume, Little Or Thin Veins Anxiety Disorders Arthritis Asthma Athlete’s Foot Itch That Just Won’t Go Away Back Pain -- Body Aches And Lower Back Pain Bed Wetting -- Adult Birth Defects Bleeding Gums Blood -- Poor Circulation—Cold Hands And Feet Blood Clots Blood -- Toxic Due To Overload Of Worm Toxins Or Over-Acidity Or Chemical Toxins Bloody Stools Or Rectal Prolapse, Or Blockages In The Intestinal Tract Blood Volume – Low -- Causing The Heart Stress Body Odor Brittle Nails Breath --- Bad Breath That Does Not Go Away, And Foul Smelling Gas And Stools Bruxism -- Teeth Grinding while you sleep Cancer Candida Infection Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cholesterol (Elevated) Chronic Fatigue Constipation Colds -- Frequent Colds, Congestion Cold Sores Confusion Cysts Dark Circles Under The Eyes Diabetes Diarrhea Drowsy, Or Tired After Meals Convulsions Delusions Dementia Depression Digestion -- Impaired Dizziness --- Light Headed-Ness Eczema Emotional -- Excitable Or Un-Controllable Emotional State Or Seizures Emotional -- Frequent Or Un-Controllable, Or Un-Explainable Or Un-Justifiable Rage, Anger Or Extreme Aggression Eye Twitches Erectile Dysfunction -- Inability To Maintain An Erection Due To Low Blood Volume Fatigue -- Frequently Fatigued Or Fatigued For Un-Explained Or Un-Known Reason Fear Fever -- Low-Grade Fibroid Tumors Fingernails (White Spots, Brittle, Ridges) Food -- Intolerance To Fatty Foods Fractures--Fast Recovery Time Of Broken Bones Gall Bladder – Pain Or Infection Gastritis Genital Herpes Gout Headaches-- Migraine -- Chronic Or Headache For No Apparent Reason Heart Palpitations Heal Wounds-- Fast Recovery Or Fast Healing Time Hepatitis-C Heart Palpitations Heart --Abnormal Rhythms Hemorrhaging – Internal -- Unexplained Or Unknown Hemorrhoids And Diverticular Disease And Colitis High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Hungry All The Time Hyperactivity Hypotension -- abnormally low blood pressure Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Impotence Infections -- Lowered Resistance To Infections Infertility Intestinal --- Frequent Intestinal Disorders, Or Intestinal Bleeding, Frequent Gas amp; Bloating Intestinal --- Irregular Bowel Movements, Chronic Constipation, Sluggish Elimination Or Chronic Diarrhea Insomnia And Restless Sleep Irregular Heartbeats Iron-- Increases Iron Absorption Iron Deficiency Anemia Irritability Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Itching -- Painful itching in or around anus, skin, penis, vaginal Jerkiness Joint Pain -- Or Joint Stiffness And Pain Kidney Stones Leg Tightening Leukemia Liver -- Pain In Your Liver Loss Of Appetite Loss Of Smell Lymph Nodes -- Swelling Malaise -- A General Sick Feeling Menstrual Cramps Mental -- Difficulty Concentrating, Insanity, Disorientation Moles Mucus -- Excessive Muscle Cramps Muscle Pains Muscle Tremors Muscle Twitching Muscles -- Sore Muscle Weakness Muscle Wasting Nerve Disorders Nervousness Neuromuscular irritability Nose Bleeding Numbness In Arms And Legs Osteoporosis Overweight Pain -- General Aches And Pains That Migrate From One Place To Another. Pain – Universal Panic Attacks Pica -- Craving To Eat Soil, Paint, Eating Foul Tasting Or Obnoxious Things Plaque -- On Heart And Arteries Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Breast Soreness, Vaginal: Itch, Bleeding, Pain Or Infections Protein Deficiency Restless Leg Syndrome Restlessness Seizure Disorders Sensitivity To Light, Or Day Blindness Skin Problems That Just Won’t Cure Or Resolve Such As: Rashes, Boils, Pimples, Acne, Sores Etc. Sonophobia -- Fear of loud sounds that irritate your nerves Spasms Stiffness -- Back, Neck Stress Scurvy Sleep -- Needing To Sleep A Long Time, Or Inability To Stay Asleep Stomach Pains Stomach -- Protruding Belly Caused By Infestation Of Parasites Stunted Growth Or Delayed Puberty Swollen Legs Tension Tics Tightness Tinnitus (Ringing In Ears) Twitches Twitching Eyelid Viruses Vision --- Partial Loss Of Vision, Or Total Blindness, Or Pain In Eyes Warts Weakness -- General -- Or low energy level Weight – Excess Weight Or Can’t Gain Weight Wombs or open sores that won’t heal or close

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Cardiology MCQ! choose correct one/s by number/s.? -

# Primary pulmonary hypertension ……..all are true...Except 1. ? an associated with HIV infection has been seen. 2. ? medial hypertrophy and fibrinoid necrosis are seen in ALL branches of the pulmonary arterial tree and result in pulmonary vascular obstruction 3. ? physicial signs are usually unimpressive until right sided heart failure sets in 4. ? 5 out of every ten cases are familial. 5. ? most patients die within 2-3 years of diagnosis.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Pls help.................? -

Can any body help me and give me the historical background of essential hypertension? pls it`s urgent.

Essential hypertension Definition Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no identifiable cause. Alternative Names Hypertension - essential Causes As blood is pumped through your body, it exerts pressure on the walls of your arteries. The systolic blood pressure is the pressure against these walls when the heart contracts, and the diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart relaxes. When you get a blood pressure reading, you are told the systolic pressure/diastolic pressure. For example, normal blood pressure is below 120/80. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, occurs when the systolic pressure is consistently over 140 mm Hg, or the diastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 mm Hg. Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood pumped, by the actions of the heart, and by the size and condition of the arteries. Many other factors can affect blood pressure including the water volume in the body; salt content of the body; condition of the kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels; and various hormone levels in the body. Prehypertension is when your systolic blood pressure is between 120 and 139 or your diastolic blood pressure is between 80 and 89. If you have prehypertension, you are likely to develop high blood pressure at some point. Therefore, your doctor will recommend lifestyle changes to bring your blood pressure down to normal ranges. African Americans of both sexes and Caucasian males have a higher rate of significant hypertension. While essential hypertension has no correctable cause, some genetic factors have been identified. Symptoms Usually, high blood pressure has no symptoms at all. That is why it is often called the quot;silent killer.quot; Millions of people have high blood pressure and many do not even know they have this serious condition. Rarely, you may experience a mild headache when your blood pressure is elevated. If your headache is severe, or if you experience any of the symptoms below, you must be seen right away because these may be a sign of dangerously high blood pressure (called malignant hypertension) or a serious complication (like a heart attack). Fatigue Confusion Visual changes Nausea and vomiting Anxiety Perspiration Pale or red skin An angina-like pain, crushing chest pain Note: There are usually no symptoms. Exams and Tests Blood pressure measurements are repeated over time. Systolic blood pressure consistently over 140, or diastolic blood pressure consistently over 90, is considered hypertension. Your doctor will look for signs of complications to your heart, kidneys, eyes, and other organs in your body. Multiple systolic blood pressure readings between 130 and 139 or diastolic blood pressure readings between 80 and 89 is called prehypertension. Your doctor will recommend and encourage lifestyle changes including weight loss, exercise, and nutritional changes. Tests for suspected causes (called secondary hypertension) may be performed. Essential hypertension is diagnosed when NO causes can be found. Treatment You should have your blood pressure regularly checked by your doctor. Your doctor will tell you how often you need it checked. You may want to consider a home blood pressure monitor as well. Bring the readings to your doctor when you go for your visits. Necessary lifestyle changes to help bring your blood pressure down include: Weight loss if you are overweight Regular exercise Follow a low fat diet rich in fish, chicken, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and very light on red meats Reduced salt intake. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist about how best to do this Many different medicines are used to control blood pressure. Some of them are listed below. Aliskiren (Tekturna), a drug that blocks a substance produced by the kidney that is linked to blood pressure Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) Beta-blockers Calcium channel blockers Diuretics Many people need two or more medications to control blood pressure. Outlook (Prognosis) Essential hypertension is controllable with proper treatment. It requires lifelong monitoring, and treatment may require periodic adjustments. Possible Complications Untreated hypertension can lead to: Heart attacks Congestive heart failure Other heart damage Blood vessel damage (atherosclerosis) Kidney damage Stroke Loss of vision When to Contact a Medical Professional Even if you have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is important to have your blood pressure checked at annual exams, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure in your family. If you have high blood pressure, you will have regularly scheduled appointments with your doctor. In between appointments, if you have any of the following symptoms call your health care provider right away: Severe headache Excessive tiredness Confusion Visual changes Nausea and vomiting Chest pain Shortness of breath Significant sweating Prevention Prevention is based upon lifestyle changes that include: Weight loss, if you are overweight. Excess weight adds to heart strain. In some cases, weight loss may be the only treatment needed to lower your blood pressure. Exercise to improve cardiac fitness. Dietary adjustments to lower fat and modify sodium in your diet. Salt, MSG, and baking soda all contain sodium. References US Food and Drug Administration. FDA Approves New Drug Treatment for High Blood Pressure. Rockville, MD: National Press Office; March 6, 2007. Release P07-38. Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (JNC 7). Rockville, Md. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, US Department of Health and Human Services; August 2004. National Institutes of Health Publication No. 04-5230. Whelton PK, He J, Appel LJ, et al. Primary prevention of hypertension: Clinical and public health advisory from The National High Blood Pressure Education Program. JAMA. 2002;288(15):1882-8. --------------------------------------... Review Date: 3/29/2007 Reviewed By: Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy. Previously reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, M.D., M.P.H., Cardiologist, White Plains, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (August 2005) A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). 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