http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ Health related message boards offering discussions of numerous health topics including allergies, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, exercise, attention deficit disorder, diet, and nutrition. en Wed, 22 May 2013 14:35:56 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ http://www.healthboards.com/boards/general-health/950530-dental-implants.html Wed, 22 May 2013 14:31:35 GMT I have sensitivities to metal and am in need of two dental implants. I've done a lot of research on the different types of materials used in dental implants and found a lot of them are made of titanium. But there are some made of zirconia. Does anyone have any experience with zirconia dental implants? I've read that they are more compatible with the body and a good safe alternative to metal implants. Has anyone had experience with zirconia dental implants? ]]> General Health JF127 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/general-health/950530-dental-implants.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/allergies/950529-has-anyone-had-anything-like-happen.html Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:03 GMT I have a history of sinus problems: bad allergies, infections, etc. When I was having a root canal done on Saturday, the dentist accidentally pierced my maxillary sinus cavity. He finished the procedure, and the tooth feels fine. However, I had... I have a history of sinus problems: bad allergies, infections, etc.

When I was having a root canal done on Saturday, the dentist accidentally pierced my maxillary sinus cavity. He finished the procedure, and the tooth feels fine. However, I had bleeding from the nose.

He put me on 4x500mg of an antibiotic (Amoxicillan), told me to take decongestants, and irrigate.

I have been doing all that, but I still seem to have developed a sinus infection. I am running a low-grade fever, have mild headaches, and a bit of dizziness.

Not sure where to go from here. Has anyone had sinus issues from dental work? ]]> Allergies Silas1066 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/allergies/950529-has-anyone-had-anything-like-happen.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/acid-reflux-gerd/950528-thoughts-symptoms.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:53:57 GMT I am a 28 year old female with any ongoing history of abdominal pain. History dating back 3-4 years ago. This pain started in the R lower quadrant and then after 1-2 years of intermittent pain also became present in the R U quadrant underneath R... I am a 28 year old female with any ongoing history of abdominal pain. History dating back 3-4 years ago. This pain started in the R lower quadrant and then after 1-2 years of intermittent pain also became present in the R U quadrant underneath R ribs. 1 year ago I had my gall bladder removed. I thought this would help my problems, however no significant changes happened I now currently have upper and lower R sided pain that radiates around to my back intermittently. I am scared this could be Cancer. Along with having my gall bladder out, I have had a MRI of my low back (2 years ago), abdominal Ultrasound and 4 different CT scans 3 with contrast over the past three years. I have also had an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Also nothing. I appreciate negative findings, however this scares me that something was missed. The pain radiating into the R side of my back scares me the most. Any thoughts? Help is appreciated.

I have also been diagnosed with acid reflux in the past. Does this sound like it flaring any thoughts ?? ]]> Acid Reflux / GERD kyhu3 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/acid-reflux-gerd/950528-thoughts-symptoms.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/back-problems/950527-surgery.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:32:45 GMT Summary: L5-S1 8mm grade 2 anterolisthesis with bilateral stenosis and pars defects. Lumbar stenosis, Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1,Lumbar radiculopathy. It has been suggested that the best treatment for my condition is lumbar fusion. This surgery is... Summary: L5-S1 8mm grade 2 anterolisthesis with bilateral stenosis and pars defects. Lumbar stenosis, Spondylolisthesis at L5-S1,Lumbar radiculopathy.
It has been suggested that the best treatment for my condition is lumbar fusion. This surgery is very concerning to me and I am attempting to get as much info on this subject as possible. I welcome any info that you may have to help me better understand this option. Thank you. God bless. ]]> Back Problems papah1 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/back-problems/950527-surgery.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/blood-blood-vessel/950526-wierd-lumps-arm-vein.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:24:16 GMT Hi! So this is my first post on here, just a bit of background, I've a new baby who's nearly 7 months and nearly 2 stone! I'm breast feeding so hold him in my arms a lot and I've lost all the baby weight so I'm about 8 and a half stone.

I noticed last Friday that the vein in my forearm in both arms but more so the left arm had 3 or 4 lumps sticking up in the veins, i freaked out and started worrying, I've been suffering from post natal anxiety anyway since having my little boy.

But I'm putting up this post hoping even one person has had this! Te lumps vanish when I hold my arms up but when I hold them out front or down with palms turned down there very clear and I've googled and it seems like there Valves but why are they sticking out??

Please help, any reassurance would be great as I just can't stop worrying. I have a friend who is a nurse and she said it could be coz I've lost so much weight and that I'm holding baby so much so working the Mus les so much but I'm still thinking but why now? Will the lumps go? What does it mean like too much pressure on them? Sorry I know I'm prob coming across as a hyperchondriac and I suppose I am a bit but I've also never seen or heard of this with anyone else before! I have to wear a long sleeve top so I can't see them and have doc apt tomoro, thanks ]]> Blood and Blood Vessel 9firecat http://www.healthboards.com/boards/blood-blood-vessel/950526-wierd-lumps-arm-vein.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pain-management/950525-happy-back.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:57:12 GMT I just wanted to say hi to my friends! I had issues with my password and could not post for awhile. I didn't want to change my name so I had to wait til the administrator could fix it for me.
I am doing well. Over half way through my pregnancy (21 weeks Friday). I post on this board bc I do have chronic pain issues due to kidney stones and I am still being managed by a PM dr along with my ob-gyn. I am about to start the weaning process and it is a little scary but I can do it for this sweet baby boy I am carrying.
I hope everyone is well! I am SO glad to be back! ]]> Pain Management ctrue http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pain-management/950525-happy-back.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/eating-disorder-recovery/950524-personal-s-c-s-ers.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:18 GMT Hello all! Because this is my first post and I feel ready & rarin to shoot some questions, I want to get right to the nitty gritty! Right now I'm just kind of information-gathering. This is specifically for those that have experience "C/S" (chewing/spitting). (And I am personally going through this now, so please be nothing short of brutally honest! I promise I'm the last person to ever judge anyone.)

How much time do you spend per day doing it? What kinds of food? Does it feel good or is it more of a compulsion, or does it switch around? Have you noticed any side effects from it? Do you still actually ingest food as well, or does C/S take the place of swallowing? Do you do other things or concentrate only on that while you do it? How do you hide it from others; or do others know about it? Do you rinse every time or just sometimes? Do you do it in front of others or only alone? Do you worry that you're ingesting billions of extra calories? Does it work to keep you skinny? Do you want to stop or are you happy with it? Have you ever stopped for a period of time and then started again? Is it an addiction? What have you 'heard' from others about it? Do other people outside of ED seem to know it even exists? Why do you think you started?

ANYTHING you can/will tell me, in as much detail as you like, would be greatly appreciated. I live in a town where there are literally no support groups for ED and this is the first message board I've found to post on, and I'm just to a point where I feel so alone with all the doubt/worry/wondering/curiosity. And of course the negative feelings that come along with what is, for me, a negative habit (usually; in some ways, anyway). Thanks! ]]> Eating Disorder Recovery SqueakyTweaky http://www.healthboards.com/boards/eating-disorder-recovery/950524-personal-s-c-s-ers.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/general-health/950523-pain-right-buttock-nausea.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:39:21 GMT I am writing this on behalf of my husband. I am not sure where to start so I will start at the beginning and try to be brief. (haha) My husband who is 48 has had an ongoing history of diverticulitis. Following 2 flares in a row and seeing blood in... I am writing this on behalf of my husband. I am not sure where to start so I will start at the beginning and try to be brief. (haha) My husband who is 48 has had an ongoing history of diverticulitis. Following 2 flares in a row and seeing blood in his stool, he returned to his GP who ordered a colonoscopy. Mainly to view the progress of the diverticulitis. During this they removed a large polyp. It was benign but it was the type that typically turns to cancer. That was 2 yrs ago. A cpl weeks following the removal my husband complained of a deep nagging pain in his right buttock. We dismissed it to possible bruising from the colonoscopy or the removal of the polyp and he has just "dealt" with it. He is an avid traveler for work such as India, Denmark, and many trips in the states. After a yr, he began to think that maybe it was from sitting on his wallet. Removed that and no difference. It has recently become worse and he couldn't ignore it. I suggested he go to the chiropractor as I thought it might be sciatica. During that visit, and after a few simple tests, bending and stretching, the dr stated that he did not think it was sciatica. he asked to try a new technique called Graston Technique. It is a metal tool that allows the dr to work deep in the tissue. He did this slightly under the right buttock ad upper part of the thigh. The next day, the area was sore, which is typical, but my husband starting having bouts of nausea. He is now very fatigued, nauseated and still having the pain in the buttock. He went back to his GP who has no answers so he is referring him to another dr who is a surgeon and does a lot of endoscopy. It has been a 7 days since my husband was at the chiropractor, he said the nausea is better but the pain that was in his buttock feels like it has moved to the back of his thigh. (??) When I looked at his leg, it has an area that has a little swelling but nothing that is hugely noticeable. We are wondering if the chiropractor could have ruptured a cyst or something and that was why he got so sick or if this could possibly be a blood clot? I assumed that clots typically travel from the leg and "up" thru the body but I am not a dr so who knows. As we thought about that, he has had an issue with neck stiffness, headaches and now a nagging cough. I guess at this point we are just trying to sort everything out and wondering if anyone has experiences anything like this. ]]> General Health Dalbey http://www.healthboards.com/boards/general-health/950523-pain-right-buttock-nausea.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer-pancreatic-liver/950522-questions.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:36 GMT I am a 28 year old female with any ongoing history of abdominal pain. History dating back 3-4 years ago. This pain started in the R lower quadrant and then after 1-2 years of intermittent pain also became present in the R U quadrant underneath R... I am a 28 year old female with any ongoing history of abdominal pain. History dating back 3-4 years ago. This pain started in the R lower quadrant and then after 1-2 years of intermittent pain also became present in the R U quadrant underneath R ribs. 1 year ago I had my gall bladder removed. I thought this would help my problems, however no significant changes happened :( I now currently have upper and lower R sided pain that radiates around to my back intermittently. I am scared this could be PC. Along with having my gall bladder out, I have had a MRI of my low back (2 years ago), abdominal Ultrasound and 4 different CT scans 3 with contrast over the past three years. I have also had an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Also nothing. I appreciate negative findings, however this scares me that something was missed. The pain radiating into the R side of my back scares me the most. Any thoughts? Help is appreciated. ]]> kyhu3 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer-pancreatic-liver/950522-questions.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/digestive-disorders/950521-suffering-years.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:15 GMT Hi everyone, I was hoping someone could help me with a condition Ive been dealing with on and off for a few years. In the past, it has come and gone, however for the past 7-8 months it has been constant. SYMPTOMS: Stomach aches, bloating,... Hi everyone,
I was hoping someone could help me with a condition Ive been dealing with on and off for a few years. In the past, it has come and gone, however for the past 7-8 months it has been constant.

SYMPTOMS: Stomach aches, bloating, fullness, burping, constipation, irritability, stomach pains after eating big meals (especially ones with protein rich foods such as steak/chicken), foul smelling gas/bowel movements.

DIET: I am a bodybuilder so my diet is high protein, high carbohydrate (incl sugars) and moderate fat. I track all my macronutrients/calories so am able to generate lists of every thing I've eaten on any particular day if required.

REMEDY: I aim to drink at least 2.5 litres of water per day and consume minimum 30 grams of fibre. I currently take Herbal Fibreblend and psyllium husk with juice before bed. Taking this has definitely helped my constipation, but my bowel movements are still not "normal" They float and are quite poorly formed (not diarrhea by any means but definitely not a typical movement). I also will often get cramping after a big bowel movement.

I have had blood tests for coeliac which was negative. Everything else appeared normal and there was no sign of inflammation either.

I am getting desperate - I just want to feel normal and not have to battle with digestive issues all the time! I am only 23 years old and its taking a toll on me emotionally and physically.

I appreciate any help someone out there may be able to give me!

Thank you ! ]]> Digestive Disorders neo90 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/digestive-disorders/950521-suffering-years.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sj-grens-syndrome/950520-salt-bitter-taste.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:21 GMT hi all, i have relatively a long history. first had carpal tunnel symptoms for 9 month. then started upper left back numbness/tingling/heaviness then started having tingling in one leg hi all,

i have relatively a long history.

first had carpal tunnel symptoms for 9 month.

then started upper left back numbness/tingling/heaviness

then started having tingling in one leg

then started numbness in both legs / electric sensations/ etc etc.

then we thought of ms.

then blood test came high thyroid antibodies>1000 ( borderline overactive) ..

now i have dry mouth, bitter taste, salty taste. so i think it could be SS? .. This is of course beside constant tingling, burning, itching everywhere especially neck and face and arms etc.
when i bend my back burns too. my mri didnt know lesion. at least radiology report was fine. havent yet met the neuro. ]]> shahila http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sj-grens-syndrome/950520-salt-bitter-taste.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/hiv-prevention/950519-hiv-aids-scare.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:19:45 GMT Hi! I had a one night stand with this friend, who came visiting and we slept together twice. On both occassions, I used protection. I do not kow what came into my mind but I was very scared what if the lady is positive and the condom is known not to... Hi! I had a one night stand with this friend, who came visiting and we slept together twice. On both occassions, I used protection. I do not kow what came into my mind but I was very scared what if the lady is positive and the condom is known not to be 100% safe. The next morning I asked to test for HIV the lady as I didn't know her status. I tested myself and was negative. When I tested her she was positive. I tested her again as to confirm the first test and it shows positive. When I removed the needle from the window, it prickled me.

I immediately went to a pharmarcy and bought PEP medication. I started taking the PEP medication as I was scared of two things: what if the condoms did not protect me and also of the prickle by the needle. I managed to take PEP for 22 days and I stopped after I got sick. I had malaria like symptoms and they checked malaria in the lab and rapid testing, it was negative. I had no appetite, my temperiture was rising. When the temperiture was 39.5 I was admitted to hospital. The hospital report diagnosed me of pneumonia. I was discharged after four days in hospital.

After returning home I did blood , liver and renal function tests. My liver tests were not that good and have been asked to go for testing again in six weeks. The doctors said it might be the PEP medication I was taking. I also did an HIV testing and it was negative

What are my chances of getting HIV in this circumstances, and my illness was it not HIV related? I have lost five kilograms. And struggles to sleep sometimes. When must I go for HIV testing after stopping taking PEP medication? ]]> HIV Prevention Artorius12 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/hiv-prevention/950519-hiv-aids-scare.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/back-problems/950518-c3-4-herniation.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:18:59 GMT mri impression c3-4 broad based disc herniation c3-4 w/moderate central canal stenosis c6-7 central and left paracentral disc/osteophyte complex resulting in mild central stenosis and moderate left neural forminal stenosis of the c6-7 level ... mri impression c3-4 broad based disc herniation c3-4 w/moderate central
canal stenosis

c6-7 central and left paracentral disc/osteophyte complex resulting in mild central stenosis and moderate left neural forminal stenosis of the c6-7 level

prior fusion at c4 through c6


can anyone help me to understand if this is serious. i have had 6 back surgeries and not wanting another. the pain is horrible on oxycontin 40 3xday
oxicodone 15 3xday as needed have been on these for appros 4-5 years definately given me a better life but now these r not touching this pain i take 1200 of motrin also im so depressed. my fusion was done approx 7 yrs ago. use ice heat tens basically anything have numbness pins and needles from shoulderblades down top of biseps up neck and at times the side of my face mostly on right but also have had whole left arm go numb on me this doesnt hurt its the other pain its really bad when im driving weird i figure im holding my head i dont know i just cant get any relief i dont want to up the mg of the meds i dont c if the meds im on now arent wrking then higher mg isnt going to either question? how serious is this is surgery the only way to get me out of horrifieing pain can i loose my arm if i dont get the nerve released if surgery how bad is it as far as recovery and quality of life after my spine is falling apart predestined along with an accident i really dont know what to do can someone talk to me about this? please help crazy di ]]> Back Problems crazy di http://www.healthboards.com/boards/back-problems/950518-c3-4-herniation.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/asthma/950517-cough-wheezy-beathing.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:44 GMT I had a daily cough and wheezy beathing, 'guggling' chest (coughing up yellow/clear) mucus in January, so decided to visit my GP.

GP prescribed a week's course of antibiotics - He arrange for blood tests.
After a few days I had bloody diahroea and severe stomach cramps.
(Blood test came back normal)

Revisiting GP - and Stomach ultrasound - no medication was prescribed as he said it would clear up on it's own accord !
At hospital - I was informed that I also needed a Stomach x-ray (requested by GP !) and for some 'stool' samples.

All came back clear - and since I still had the problem of wheezy beathing/'guggling' chest and cough - visited GP once again.

He tried to 'pass it off' as seasonal. Not happy with his diagnoses, he then suggested an x-ray on chest (even denied requesting x-ray on stomach).

Chest x-ray came back clear.

Instead of revisiting GP, and now into March - asked to see another GP at surgery. only to be told that the Nurse would be able to see me.

She did some tests - blowing into apparatus, etc but because I was coughing couldn't get satisfactory results, so suggested to see ENT Consultant.

Earliest appointment was May - (Up to that date , I had some sleepless nights with breathing difficulties and coughing mucus) - ENT throat consultant confirmed that my nose/throat were fine, and arranged for me to see a Chest Consultant (unsure why GP disn't suggest this), as she thought it must be asmtha related.

Still waiting for this appointment - but have been given a Salamol Inhaler as i was admitted into Hospital due to being unable to breath !

have been taking one puff before sleep - and have had no problems during the night.

Does this confirms that I have Asthma ?

Has the GP done his best ? ]]> Asthma lgb2100 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/asthma/950517-cough-wheezy-beathing.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/tmj-disorder-temporomandibular-joint/950516-possibility-tmj.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:06 GMT I don't have TMJ, yet, my dentist has told me my bite doesn't line up and this is causing me to grind my teeth...she says if I don't take care of it I could wind up with TMJ. She suggest orthodontics or having my teethe ilex down....I had braces before and don't care to have them again...does anyone have any advice as to their solution and how it worked out for them?

Thanks! ]]> TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Cathydep http://www.healthboards.com/boards/tmj-disorder-temporomandibular-joint/950516-possibility-tmj.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pregnancy-teen/950513-panicked-pregnant.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:29:42 GMT My boyfriend and I on the 3rd of May had barrier method failure, and although we wer e having protected sex, the condom split. As soon as we noticed, we stopped and switched condoms before continuing. I am on Microgynon 30 and have been for four... My boyfriend and I on the 3rd of May had barrier method failure, and although we wer e having protected sex, the condom split. As soon as we noticed, we stopped and switched condoms before continuing. I am on Microgynon 30 and have been for four months now. I was four days into my pill packet when the accident occurred. I am so panicked about pregnancy for little reason. I know, I shouldn't be so panicked cause we were using birth control as well as a barrier method. I am really regular with my pill and havent ever missed one but may have been an hour out on the exact time. I took my last pill of the packet on 20th of the month and am now waiting on my "withdrawal bleed" which should be with me tomorrow-ish.
However, my breasts are aching. PMS still occurs on the pill, right? Or more likely to be a pregnancy symptoms? I also have been feeling sick the past two days.. but this could be down to me stressing out over it. I know many women try and pray for a child, and I don't want seem ungrateful but a child right now wouldn't be an option. I am currently resitting a levels to go to university in September and I would have to cancel furthering my education. As well as this, I and my boyfriend are neither in a situation which we could financially provide for a child and give it everything it deserves!

Am I just panicking or should I be worried? Take an HPT or am I being a little crazy?

Any help, comments or guidance would be greatly appreciated

Thank you! ]]> Pregnancy-Teen littleproblems http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pregnancy-teen/950513-panicked-pregnant.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/herpes/950512-lonely-herpes.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:19:00 GMT I found out I have hsv2 in January. I am in the process of divorce and believe I got it from my husband and his cheating. I have tried dating and met an incredible guy that I had a connection with and we had a lot in common. He was sweet and very... I found out I have hsv2 in January. I am in the process of divorce and believe I got it from my husband and his cheating. I have tried dating and met an incredible guy that I had a connection with and we had a lot in common. He was sweet and very into me telling me I was beautiful,taking me out on great dates to nice restaurants and talking about fun things we could do together this summer. Things were going great for a few weeks and then one night things started getting a little hot and heavy. I stopped him and had the talk with him. He said he knew nothing about it and was confused. A few days went by and the texting slowed down and the flirting stopped so I knew he was not going to accept it. He was essentially avoiding me so I asked him if we could talk. He finally called me and admitted that he thought I was amazing but he just "couldn't wrap his head around it ". He was polite and certainly not a jerk about it (we are in our 40s, btw) but he did not think he could deal with it. He said he felt horrible but was just being honest and wished me well and that was that. I am devastated. Not so much about him in particular since it was only a few weeks but I feel like I am in for a lifetime of rejection and loneliness because of this virus. I have been reading so much about it and how others found love but it is tough enough to be a woman in your 40s and single again and then add this to the mix...ugh! I am in counseling but so far it's not helping much for my self esteem. Really looking for others in my situation (male or female) to chat with , talk to for some insight and moral support . ]]> Herpes Hulagrl568 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/herpes/950512-lonely-herpes.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/high-low-blood-pressure/950511-blood-pressure-low-feeling-unwell.html Wed, 22 May 2013 10:59:09 GMT Hello,
I have lots going on with my health at the moment, I have Cervical Spinal issues, with bulging discs, and new symptoms of numbness travelling down the left side of my body, and a crackling noise in my neck,(I'm waiting for an appointment to be seen by a specialist for this) I have High Cholestrol, currently being monitored and treated with Lecithin, as I couldn't tolerate statins. I have IBS, Hypothyroidism, and advanced gum disease, awaiting all my teeth to be extracted... on top of this, I have lots of stuff going on in my personal life, which is causing me to have a very low mood and feel very stressed, most of the time.
I had a routine check up with the nurse today, (its an annual check up, to test my thyroid levels etc) and my blood pressure was taken, (I have been feeling very dizzy and lightheaded and spaced out for a little while, but have been putting this down to the issues with my neck really) anyway, my blood pressure was 98/55 and she said it is quite low, but would only be worried, if I was feeling dizzy and lightheaded, which I told her I have been (I was actually preparing myself for my my blood pressure to be raised rather than lowered, due the stress I have recently been suffering) anyway, she said, to just keep an eye on myself???? as I could pass out, she hasn't asked me to go back, for it to be re-checked or anything.
I really do not feel myself at the moment, I feel very washed out, tired and generally under the weather, and just don't know, what I should be doing, I have never had low blood pressure before, and have no idea what causes it, or if I should be worried. I am 43, and the reading is normally around 125/80.
Just wondered, if anyone out there, had a bit more knowledge of low blood pressure, and whether I should just leave things and see how I go, or whether I need to be getting it checked in a few days or something.
Many thanks for reading my post. ]]> teddybearhugs http://www.healthboards.com/boards/high-low-blood-pressure/950511-blood-pressure-low-feeling-unwell.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/weight-loss/950510-elevated-leptin-always-hungry.html Wed, 22 May 2013 10:23:49 GMT I recently discovered I have elevated leptin levels, and am always hungry! This is a vicious cycle as treatment to get Leptin down is weight loss and exercise. I cannot exercise much because of severe fatigue, arthritis and shortness of breath. It... I recently discovered I have elevated leptin levels, and am always hungry! This is a vicious cycle as treatment to get Leptin down is weight loss and exercise. I cannot exercise much because of severe fatigue, arthritis and shortness of breath. It is hard to diet when this hormone makes one hungry, plus I am on Prednisone daily. Does anyone know any additonal ways to suppress my Leptin levels? Upper normal limit is 45, my level is 75. I am worried this could lead to diabetes. I am about 10 pounds overweight, have hypoglycemia, so have to eat smaller amounts 6 times a day with protein to keep BS from dropping too low. It's a catch 22! ]]> Weight Loss ladybud http://www.healthboards.com/boards/weight-loss/950510-elevated-leptin-always-hungry.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/dental-health/950508-help-needed-bone-grafting-dental-problem.html Wed, 22 May 2013 09:49:14 GMT Dear all: I have had a three missing teeth in the middle of upper jaw. Additionally, the teeth on each side had very bad root canal treament before so it is a question whether we can save them or not. My oral surgeon have done a bone grafting... Dear all:

I have had a three missing teeth in the middle of upper jaw. Additionally, the teeth on each side had very bad root canal treament before so it is a question whether we can save them or not.

My oral surgeon have done a bone grafting in order to do implant. However it has failed due to I lost a lot of bone after the surgery.

He then refered me to specialist in bridge work. The specialist said he can make a long bridge covering many teeth. However, after opening one of my left side crown, they couldn't save the molar tooth. I asked him before they started the treatment that if he is able to build bridge if I loose one of side teeth. He said not a problem at all.

However, his attitude changed dramatically after we found out that indeed we couldn't save one of side teeth for supporting the bridge. He then persudaed me to do the bone grafting again, using a kind of human bone. I did a research and in the process of discussion with him. However there are many things making me feel uncomfortable in the process

1. I actually saw two specialists at the initial stage and I chose this one because he is good in bridge work and his bridge is flexible and you can take out. He was always confident until I talked to him recently. He suddenly said he could do the bridge if I want but it is a shame.

2. He now said he is very confident about doing the second bone grafting because he has talked to my oral surgeon who referred me to him. The way he is talking is exactly the same as before when he discussed bridge. However, due to his change of attitudes, I really trust him less much now. Additionally, I asked him the probability of sucess. He said he never tell paitents. I understand there is always a risk of failure and I won't balme him but why in the UK, doctors want patients to take full responsibilities of their treatment meanwhile not willing to give full information? ??

3. I don't like him now and I really feel uncomfortable when I talk to him. He is very arrogant and seems not want to answer my questions. I have got a feeling that he feels he is in a superior position and want me to listen to him. At the end, he even said I shall search in literacy myself. Is it a joke? I am not a specialist and I don't have any medical knowledge. I cannot understand why he couldn't tell me in a second?

4. At the end, he said if I was his wife, he won't do bridge but only bone grafting. Is it normal doctors always make this kind of assumption without detailed explaination? I am not comfortalbe to hear my male doctor making assumption that I was his wife. I can ignore this as it is a minor point in the whole treatment.

5. As I refused the first specialist based on the initial assessment, I am stuck in nowhere now if I don't want to continue my treatment with him. My dentist expressed strong opinion that the specialist is a good one and I shall go ahead rather than being hecitate again. If I want to find someone else, shall I just research myself without notifying my dentist? My dentist is a super nice lady but I guess it is embarassing to her and the practice that I was hecitate and going forth and back.

Any one could help to give me your opinion and what you will do in my situation?

Many many thanks!!!!!!! ]]> Dental Health minikitty http://www.healthboards.com/boards/dental-health/950508-help-needed-bone-grafting-dental-problem.html