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, 16 May 2012 22:41:05 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ http://www.healthboards.com/boards/gallbladder/901131-gallbladder-surgery.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:38:55 GMT Had my gallbladder out a few hours ago and I am glad I did! The bile tube was almost 2 times longer than a normal tube and very narrow. Te pain I have right now is from the cuts and air. My back pain is gone and I am able to lay down with out... Had my gallbladder out a few hours ago and I am glad I did! The bile tube was almost 2 times longer than a normal tube and very narrow. Te pain I have right now is from the cuts and air. My back pain is gone and I am able to lay down with out getting a stronger stabbing pain! No stones just bile tube problem. ]]> Gallbladder Minnesotapain http://www.healthboards.com/boards/gallbladder/901131-gallbladder-surgery.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/prostatitis/901130-bph-what.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:36:12 GMT Have had steadily increasing right flank pain for 8+ months, also slowly increased urination frequency/urgency/waking at night to go/etc. Also occasional white urine discharge at end of stream. Always happens without warning so I am never prepared... Have had steadily increasing right flank pain for 8+ months, also slowly increased urination frequency/urgency/waking at night to go/etc. Also occasional white urine discharge at end of stream. Always happens without warning so I am never prepared to catch a sample and do the vinegar/phosphaturia test.

About 10 months ago I saw a urologist of the frequent (at that time) "white urine discharge". He saw no infection in my urine sample and said it was probably protein or phosphaturia.

2 months later and the white urine almost completely goes away. I was having it maybe once every 2 weeks or so. At the same time the pain in my right flank/back was increasing as well as the frequency.

3 months ago I finally went to another urologist after symptoms got worse and I was feeling very fatigued/dizzy and sometimes nauseous. Enlarged prostate and bladder not emptying completely. 6 weeks of Cipro and no changes. MRI and CT-scan show enlarged ureter and enlarged right kidney. IVP 2 weeks ago shows no obstruction/stones.

Doc never even called me to tell me results. I had to ask his secretary. ***?

That urologist is baffled I guess, so I am going to a urology specialist in NYC.

Urination is at all time high, and right kidney pain comes and goes in waves. Still feel like crap most days. I am eating healthy, exercising, and I have always drank plenty of water.

I peed 10+ times already today and have only drank about 1.5 liters of water so far.

I have to wait a month to get into see the new doctor. Can anyone shed any light on this at all? Any remedies I haven't thought of?

BTW I am only 28 years old. ]]> Prostatitis skiermike http://www.healthboards.com/boards/prostatitis/901130-bph-what.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/hiv-prevention/901129-hiv-symptoms-confused-htlv.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:19 GMT Hi All, I have seen people complaining about HIV symptoms late after the window period on this forum and other HIV forums some even keep complaining for 2 years . even people who had oral very low risk of oral. People complain about sore throat, Dry... Hi All, I have seen people complaining about HIV symptoms late after the window period on this forum and other HIV forums some even keep complaining for 2 years . even people who had oral very low risk of oral. People complain about sore throat, Dry mouth, joint pain, tingling, Diarreah, Weak Legs, bumps,spots and blotches on body and leg,muscle pain, abdominal pain chills, muscle burning and Neuro problems, pins and needles on hand and feet.

Many of us are not aware that there is an HTLV virus which is a very old Retrovirus, was the first human retrovirus discovered and was fund even before HIV. This virus mimics the same symptoms of HIV and is very contagious. This is called Human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) .It is linked to Adult T-cell Leukaemia/Lymphoma (ATLL), HAM TSP and HTLV-I can also cause inflammation of the eye (uveitis), joints (arthritis), muscles (myositis), lung (alveolitis) and skin (dermatitis).
Many people remain asymptomatic for long time after initial infection.
More than 35 mm people in this world are infected with this deadly virus and for the past 30 years there is no vaccine for this disease. Now, 30 years later after the initial discovery, HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 are both involved in actively spreading epidemics, affecting 35-30 million people worldwide.[4] HTLV-1 is the more clinically significant of the two, as it has been proven to be the etiologic agent of multiple disorders. At least 500,000 of the individuals infected with HTLV-1 eventually develop an often rapidly fatal leukemia, while others will develop a debilitative myelopathy, and yet others will experience uveitis, infectious dermatitis, or another inflammatory disorder.

I request every one to get tested for HTLV post window period if the symptoms persists. ]]> HIV Prevention pleaseadviseme http://www.healthboards.com/boards/hiv-prevention/901129-hiv-symptoms-confused-htlv.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ear-nose-throat/901128-squeaky-left-ear-exagerated-low-sounds-but-have-grommets-tubes-fitted.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:12 GMT i've had this for nearly a month now. it first hapoened when i was laying down and then all of a sudden my hearing went a little funny.

When I talk, my voice in my left ear sounds louder (like my ear is blocked, but my hearing doesn't sound muffled). Also, low bassy noises, thuds etc are amplified in my left ear, and make hearing the higher pitched noises a little harder.

When I press my ear canal closed I get a very loud sqeak (people in the room can hear it!) which my right ear doesn't do.

I went to my local a&e as a they couldn't see much wrong. The only thing they did comment in was that the grommet in my left ear was further forward than the one in my left ear.
I've had grommets in my ears since oct 2010 and haven't had anything like this before. I have seen a specialist as I thought that I may have patulous eustachian tube disorder but he isnt sure. he scoped my ears but he couldnt see anything abnormal.

i had a ct scan of my petrous bones and that came back normal.

This feeling that I have now does seem to wear off, and then only reoccurs after I've been laying down (ie sleeping), well, it wore off on the 1st day at around 1am. My ear also feels a bit full when it happens.

its happened several times since, generally once a week and varies in severity and time, but always after i have been laying down. today it happened but pressing my ear canal closed quickly several times seemed to lessen the effect, though was still there. my ears click when i swallow and yawn, and sometimes "pop". they also click and pop when i am suffering the problem.

i saw an ent nurse last week at my pre op assessment and briefly mentioned this to her. she suggested that it is unlikely to be a pressure issue as i have grommets fitted causing equal pressure in my outer and inner ear. i am having my grommets removed next thursday.

my new gp suggested etd but it would seem odd gaving two conflcting issues?

Has anyone else had this before?

Thanks ]]> Angrydog http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ear-nose-throat/901128-squeaky-left-ear-exagerated-low-sounds-but-have-grommets-tubes-fitted.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pregnancy/901127-pregnancy-please-help.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:06 GMT Hi, I am freaking out and any impout would be amazing.

I've never had sex before but me and boyfriend are very sexually active and he has rubbed his penis on my vagina many times and only inserted the tip a few times. He never came anywhere near my vagina, but I heard that there could be precum that wasn't noticed and felt that could have made its way inside. Even though I have never had sex before.

That was early february, (our last encounter). I got my period the next day and it was extremely painful (mainly cause I also did alooot of excercise the day before that my body is not used to) I took painkillers and the pain disappeared.

But ever since the very unusual pain I've been so freaked out cause my friend also had a pregnancy scare once before, it turned out negative but I still can't shake the idea off.

Since february I've been getting my period almost regularly (between 3 to 5 days late every now then) but I'm always getting brown spotting the day before my period and a day after my period.

I took prgnancy tests and they were all negative but I have back pain and fatigue and I feel that my tummy is getting bigger (I've always had a tummy, but everytime its a bit big it scares me sooo much. I'm 53 Kgs)

The bloating feeling is scaring me so much and I also sometimes have pain in my lower left abdomen that goes away soon after.

Since our last encounter I've had 5 periods that felt normal, intense pain the first day and then normal the next 4 days. But alooot of women say that they got their periods whjile pregnant (which I know is not actual periods, its decidual bleeding) but what if that's what's happening to me and not actual periods???

I took 1 HPT 3 weeks after the encounter. 2 at the end of april. 2 at the begining of may. And 1 two days ago they all came out negative. But the brands weren't really amazing and maybe my urine was deluted....

I know that if I was pregnant then at this stage I will start having a baby bump and today (2 days after bleeding stopped from what could be my period/or decidual bleeding) I have a big tummy.

Pleaase help me here, I can't see a doctor without my parents knowing and I can't get over the idea. Could I still be pregnant??? ]]> Pregnancy danni123 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/pregnancy/901127-pregnancy-please-help.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/high-cholesterol/901126-cholesterol-confusion.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:13:17 GMT Numbers can be confusing. Here are mine: Triglycerides 2.0 Cholesteral 8.10 HDL 1.21 LDL 6.00 Cholesteral/HDL Ratio I suspect I might be in danger of a heart attack, high blood pressure etc. Can anyone help me figure out how bad I... Numbers can be confusing. Here are mine:

Triglycerides 2.0
Cholesteral 8.10
HDL 1.21
LDL 6.00
Cholesteral/HDL Ratio

I suspect I might be in danger of a heart attack, high blood pressure etc. Can anyone help me figure out how bad I currently am? My diet has changed within the past 60 days and I am trying to get more exercise... ]]> High Cholesterol archiesbaby http://www.healthboards.com/boards/high-cholesterol/901126-cholesterol-confusion.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901125-any-sense-how-long-hypert-symptoms-last.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:08:19 GMT My dosage is being lowered just slightly (37.5 mcg less a week), my Free levels were a bit too high on Monday. Labs were done 5/7. I have the preliminary report, but not the full report, what I have is below: TSH 0.676 (ref range 0.450-4.500)... My dosage is being lowered just slightly (37.5 mcg less a week), my Free levels were a bit too high on Monday. Labs were done 5/7.
I have the preliminary report, but not the full report, what I have is below:
TSH 0.676 (ref range 0.450-4.500)
FT4 2.00 (ref range 0.82-1.77)
TPO Ab 130 (0-34 ref range)

(bearing in mind I took my Synthroid less than 2 hours before the draw, which I've now learned is wrong...)
Any sense of how long new Hyper symptoms are likely to last for? Am I stuck with 6 weeks of this? Or more likely a week or two?

As of yesterday, I started experiencing extreme hyper symptoms--like feeling overheated all the time, racing heart, intense adrenaline, jittery, etc. I suspect there's a psychological link here due to some stress that started in my life yesterday, but I'd love to get a sense of how long these symptoms will last if they're hyperT like the on-call MD thinks. ]]> Thyroid Disorders thefourthmairi http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901125-any-sense-how-long-hypert-symptoms-last.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer-colon/901124-xeloda-capecitabine.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:04:09 GMT
I've been diagnosed for colon cancer. I had the tumor resected with 47 lymph nodes. 2 lymph nodes were positive. Due to my age I refused an avasive traditional treatment FOLFLOX and right now I am on Xeloda /capecitabine/ in a half way of my therapy. So far, I am not experiencing any major side effect, so I worry that my therapy is not working. I have been on pills since mid of Feb 2012 and still do not know about my CEA. I thought that the CEA test should be performed periodically to see whether therapy is working.
I would appreciate any comment in this matter and sharing an experience with Xeload / capecitabine /. ]]> Cancer: Colon october1339 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer-colon/901124-xeloda-capecitabine.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/dizziness-vertigo/901122-14-months-dizziness.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:54:30 GMT Started March 2011 and still have it to this day, everyday. Had ear surgery back in September to repair a hole in my ear drum. I was also hoping it would cure my dizziness but the surgeon told me before hand that it may not get rid of it. After a... Started March 2011 and still have it to this day, everyday.

Had ear surgery back in September to repair a hole in my ear drum. I was also hoping it would cure my dizziness but the surgeon told me before hand that it may not get rid of it. After a few months of healing I was discharged and told that I now have a perfectly healthy ear drum.


I was given vertigo tablets in November from my local GP but they didn't seem to work. They just made my hands sweat and make me anxious. I just feel like giving up. This is how I must view my life till I die, feel like I have had a drink or two all the time basically. Daydream vision.

Miserable, anyone else dizzy everyday? ]]> Dizziness / Vertigo Moose2 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/dizziness-vertigo/901122-14-months-dizziness.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/human-papillomavirus-hpv/901120-dating-hpv-advise-please.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:48:17 GMT The guy I'm currently dating told me he has hpv (no we haven't had sex). This was a surprise to me being that I was under the impression that there's no way for men to get tested for hpv. All I know is that most men are basically carriers. He told me he had genital warts and the Dr. confirmed it was hpv. I too have hpv. I don't know what type but my doctor first told me he called it "lgsil" and told me it comes from hpv. I have no warts so I'm pretty sure it's not genital warts. I think the type I have is the precancerous strain. Again not sure. My question is if I choose to have any type of sexual act with this individual is there a risk he could get the strain I have and vice versa? Are we basically sharing the virus between us? We're a bit at a loss and I'm a bit concerned. Again, we haven't had sex yet. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. ]]> Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ashg19 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/human-papillomavirus-hpv/901120-dating-hpv-advise-please.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901119-thyroid-mayham.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:41:23 GMT Hi, I am new in the last 2 months....I have been in and out of the bed since February and I still am fighting an uphill battle. I switched doctors and they put me on Armour Thryroid, which I really thought was going to be the solution, but I still... Hi, I am new in the last 2 months....I have been in and out of the bed since February and I still am fighting an uphill battle. I switched doctors and they put me on Armour Thryroid, which I really thought was going to be the solution, but I still feel like crap on most days. I had just been raised to levoxyl 88 with my old doc and still felt really bad. The new one started me on 60 Amour and It was horrible for a while, I finally talked her into 90 Armour and it has only been a week but I have one half way day (meaning, I can actually get out of the bed) and then a really bad day follows. Can anyone out there on Armour give me some hope or advice that this drug will finally kick in or go another route. I am desperate to feel better. Oh.....and as usual all my labs are perfect and my tsh is at 1.7 ......My progesterone however was .01 or none! Help ]]> Thyroid Disorders sunsetgirl55 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901119-thyroid-mayham.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sexual-health-teens/901118-urgent-tight-foreskin.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:35:12 GMT I've done a lot of research on this recently and there is a condition called phimosis, where the foreskin doesn't retract very well, but does when flaccid. now, my foreskin does not retract at all, when flaccid or erect, and its got me worried. when i try to pull it back it sticks up and looks swollen, although sometimes when i do try to retract i can just see the tip of my penis.

I've been trying to pull it back by pulling back as far as i can without discomfort (which is only about a 5mm diameter) and also grabbing both sides of the ring thingo which restricts the foreskin from stretching and pulling that apart. ive read in previous threads that one of the best ways is get fingers underneath the foreskin and pull apart slowly, but they dont fit, so that wont work. i do all this in a warm bath as often as i can by the way. ]]> Sexual Health - Teens fiwa http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sexual-health-teens/901118-urgent-tight-foreskin.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ear-nose-throat/901117-acute-chronic-sinusitis-anxiety.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:26:15 GMT Hello. I desperately need somebody to put my mind at ease. Around March, I was on my college campus and suddenly got an extremely bad pain in my head. It almost felt like a knife jamming in towards the back and on my right side. As well, I got a... Hello. I desperately need somebody to put my mind at ease.
Around March, I was on my college campus and suddenly got an extremely bad pain in my head. It almost felt like a knife jamming in towards the back and on my right side. As well, I got a sudden burst of fear, since I have never gotten such a pain before. The pain and fear didn't go away as I was hoping. On the third day after this occurred, I got a really terrible panic attack on my way home. My entire body went numb, I couldn't bend my fingers, hyperventilation, a terrible fear and need to get away, the whole thing. I had never had anything like this before. Out of fear of having a heart attack or something, I went to the hospital. They did a CT scan and diagnosed me with acute sinusitis. As for the panic attack, ever since I have gotten sinusitis, I have had really terrible anxiety. Since then, between classes, I've gone to numerous doctors, had another full-blown panic attack and a few close ones, and have gone to the hospital once. It's fairly obvious I have a problem with my anxiety, but it looks like my acute sinusitis has turned into sub-acute, or perhaps chronic. I have seen a cardiologist who said there is nothing wrong with my heart, have seen my physician who has tested me for several things including measles, and have seen two ENT's. I have had a CT scan on my head and a CT scan on my sinuses alone. They all seem to agree I have sinusitis. However, I am extremely worried. I have taken numerous antibiotics and have taken steroids at the same time. None seemed to work and now I have an FESS and septoplasty (for my deviated septum) scheduled in 2 weeks. Is this going to work? How many have gotten this done? I'm also afraid this may be worse than sinusitis and anxiety. I have odd symptoms and I feel like my sinusitis is worse than what I am reading online. As well, I am extremely afraid of getting meningitis, although I know it is rare. What are the chances of my getting this? Here are my symptoms:

- Terrible headaches and pains that seem to move from one side of my forehead to the other, behind my eyes, behind my ears (one side to other), on top of my head, behind my head, inside the bridge of my nose, and in my cheeks. Some of these headaches mainly feel like bad pressure in my head.
- Nasal congestion.
- Moments of feeling extremely light-headed. A sort of feeling I can't explain too well, but of feeling empty of feeling, slightly dizzy, like I'm flying. And during these moments, I can't think too well and it feels as if I'm very slow to process. I can speak fine, but when I attempt to "speak" in my head, it's slow and difficult. I'm often thinking about something, then forget it almost instantly. I have to think hard to remember it again. This is not always, just some moments.
- Some throat pain and pain in the back and sides of my neck.
- Stiff neck in the morning and certain days, but not always.
- Feeling afraid. Always anxious like something is going to happen to me or like I will get meningitis at any moment.
- My temperature is continuously heightened by one degree. While I went to class, my temperature could go as high as 102 degrees (and that's with tylenol).
- When I'd go out, I feel as if I am going to faint. I feel very bad in temperatures that are too hot or too cold. I feel terrible when the sun hits my head.
- Random pains in my joints that I never would get before.
- Terrible chest pain sometimes. Although doctors have checked my heart and lungs and said everything seems fine.
- Pain in my stomach and up my esophagus. As well as a burning in my chest.
- As mentioned, I had several panic attacks.
- Difficulty breathing sometimes. I keep having to remind myself to take deep breaths.
- I have several small allergies which I did not know I had until they found I also had sinusitis.
- My head continuously feels hot inside.

As mentioned, I have taken numerous prescribed antibiotics and I have taken steroids to open up my sinuses. I have also taken nasal decongestants. I've also taken medication to calm my upset stomach, a short week of xanax, numerous tylenol and motrin, and some zyrtec for the allergies. What I am most afraid of right now is that this will turn into meningitis, or that this may even be cancer. I know it is rare and unlikely, but I continuously have anxiety and I can't help but think about it. I'm so afraid of dying or something. It's driving me insane. Could this upcoming surgery help? Has anyone had this surgery before? And, most of all, has anyone had these symptoms that I described? Like with both sinusitis and anxiety? Thank you so much! ]]> missfreak http://www.healthboards.com/boards/ear-nose-throat/901117-acute-chronic-sinusitis-anxiety.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/herpes/901116-question.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:26:09 GMT i have had the same sexual partner for 4 months and i did have a few protected ones before that. 3 days ago a bump appeared on my inner labia. it is a single bump and it wont pop. it doesnt hurt and it blends in with the color of my vagina. i know... i have had the same sexual partner for 4 months and i did have a few protected ones before that. 3 days ago a bump appeared on my inner labia. it is a single bump and it wont pop. it doesnt hurt and it blends in with the color of my vagina. i know that my partner now does not have herpes. i am wondering if this came up because of friction from sex or from fluids clogging the area. i am not sure! any advice would be appreciated! ]]> Herpes hello345 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/herpes/901116-question.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sinus-problems/901115-acute-chronic-sinusitis-anxiety.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:47 GMT Hello. I desperately need somebody to put my mind at ease. Around March, I was on my college campus and suddenly got an extremely bad pain in my head. It almost felt like a knife jamming in towards the back and on my right side. As well, I got a... Hello. I desperately need somebody to put my mind at ease.
Around March, I was on my college campus and suddenly got an extremely bad pain in my head. It almost felt like a knife jamming in towards the back and on my right side. As well, I got a sudden burst of fear, since I have never gotten such a pain before. The pain and fear didn't go away as I was hoping. On the third day after this occurred, I got a really terrible panic attack on my way home. My entire body went numb, I couldn't bend my fingers, hyperventilation, a terrible fear and need to get away, the whole thing. I had never had anything like this before. Out of fear of having a heart attack or something, I went to the hospital. They did a CT scan and diagnosed me with acute sinusitis. As for the panic attack, ever since I have gotten sinusitis, I have had really terrible anxiety. Since then, between classes, I've gone to numerous doctors, had another full-blown panic attack and a few close ones, and have gone to the hospital once. It's fairly obvious I have a problem with my anxiety, but it looks like my acute sinusitis has turned into sub-acute, or perhaps chronic. I have seen a cardiologist who said there is nothing wrong with my heart, have seen my physician who has tested me for several things including measles, and have seen two ENT's. I have had a CT scan on my head and a CT scan on my sinuses alone. They all seem to agree I have sinusitis. However, I am extremely worried. I have taken numerous antibiotics and have taken steroids at the same time. None seemed to work and now I have an FESS and septoplasty (for my deviated septum) scheduled in 2 weeks. Is this going to work? How many have gotten this done? I'm also afraid this may be worse than sinusitis and anxiety. I have odd symptoms and I feel like my sinusitis is worse than what I am reading online. As well, I am extremely afraid of getting meningitis, although I know it is rare. What are the chances of my getting this? Here are my symptoms:

- Terrible headaches and pains that seem to move from one side of my forehead to the other, behind my eyes, behind my ears (one side to other), on top of my head, behind my head, inside the bridge of my nose, and in my cheeks. Some of these headaches mainly feel like bad pressure in my head.
- Nasal congestion.
- Moments of feeling extremely light-headed. A sort of feeling I can't explain too well, but of feeling empty of feeling, slightly dizzy, like I'm flying. And during these moments, I can't think too well and it feels as if I'm very slow to process. I can speak fine, but when I attempt to "speak" in my head, it's slow and difficult. I'm often thinking about something, then forget it almost instantly. I have to think hard to remember it again. This is not always, just some moments.
- Some throat pain and pain in the back and sides of my neck.
- Stiff neck in the morning and certain days, but not always.
- Feeling afraid. Always anxious like something is going to happen to me or like I will get meningitis at any moment.
- My temperature is continuously heightened by one degree. While I went to class, my temperature could go as high as 102 degrees (and that's with tylenol).
- When I'd go out, I feel as if I am going to faint. I feel very bad in temperatures that are too hot or too cold. I feel terrible when the sun hits my head.
- Random pains in my joints that I never would get before.
- Terrible chest pain sometimes. Although doctors have checked my heart and lungs and said everything seems fine.
- Pain in my stomach and up my esophagus. As well as a burning in my chest.
- As mentioned, I had several panic attacks.
- Difficulty breathing sometimes. I keep having to remind myself to take deep breaths.
- I have several small allergies which I did not know I had until they found I also had sinusitis.
- My head continuously feels hot inside.

As mentioned, I have taken numerous prescribed antibiotics and I have taken steroids to open up my sinuses. I have also taken nasal decongestants. I've also taken medication to calm my upset stomach, a short week of xanax, numerous tylenol and motrin, and some zyrtec for the allergies. What I am most afraid of right now is that this will turn into meningitis, or that this may even be cancer. I know it is rare and unlikely, but I continuously have anxiety and I can't help but think about it. I'm so afraid of dying or something. It's driving me insane. Could this upcoming surgery help? Has anyone had this surgery before? And, most of all, has anyone had these symptoms that I described? Like with both sinusitis and anxiety? Thank you so much! ]]> Sinus Problems missfreak http://www.healthboards.com/boards/sinus-problems/901115-acute-chronic-sinusitis-anxiety.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/aspergers-syndrome/901113-daughter-possibly-has-aspergers-finally-getting-tested-age-10-a.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:03 GMT Hi there, I am new to the boards. I have 2 daughters one who is now 10 and im almost 100% that she has aspergers. There has always been something ever since she was a toddler. Nursery blamed parenting and couldnt cope with her as she wouldn't sit in a group or listen for storys and needed 1 to 1 attention. In year 1 her class teacher said she had very long tantrums (which obviously were happening at home too) he said he thought she could have some autistic traits but said they dont do anything until the age of 7 so i left it.
We have basiaclly heard nothing from school since then except some behavioural issues, now though age 10 everything is all happening at once. Ive always known her to be very social (almost over social) as she has lots of friends, gets bored with them quickly and moves on to the next, she knows all the adults and will get close to people very fast (hugs ect). She does not give much eye contact and does not sit still always twiddling or twirling her hands. Now though im learning that she is being teased although most of the time she doesnt let this get to her. She is more likely to get stressed over something minor and have a major tantrum about it which she will cry, scream and lash out and will do it anywhere.
She cant stand it when trying to get her point across and someone wont listen to her, whch not so long ago resulted in a lunchtime assistant getting hit with some chairs as she had turned her back on my daughter who was trying to tell her she hadnt lied.
She struggles with daily tasks such as brushing her teeth ect if i dont tell her what to do she wont do it. So every morning i basically have to go through every step.
So hygiene lacks when im not around and she often looks untidy quickly.
Im really worried about when she goes to high school (1 more year to go) as she has never been good with change.Sometimes she is okay if prepared its things out of the blue which i cant control which are more likely to affect her.
She hassnt got set routine as such although she will always get dressed under her covers on a school day, and will play the same computer game when she gets home. We have her 1st camhs appointment in about 7 weeks and im worried about how to discuss her infront of her although she will say herself she thinks she feels and thinks differently from others.
I have told her we will be going to an apointment to see if there is a reason why sometimes she does things that she cant help doing.
But it is still hard, overall she is my gorgeous lovely caring child always so appreciative about the little things and she is very creative i dont want her thinking she has got a problem so i hope we can discuss it in a way that we can learn to help her and help her see that it is not a bad thing.
I could have gone on for longer here but there would be so much to say .

Basically i just wonder if anyone else has a girl with autism/aspergers and how they have gone about the process of getting a diagnosis and how and when to tell them?

Thanks
(i actually meant the smile to go here :-) anot not at the side of the thread title!!) ]]> sweetnik http://www.healthboards.com/boards/aspergers-syndrome/901113-daughter-possibly-has-aspergers-finally-getting-tested-age-10-a.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/open-all-other-health-topics/901110-help-medicare-issues.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:06:56 GMT To anyone out there that has questions, or needs help with any medicare related issue... I am here!! Free of charge to all, I am a licensed health agent that now works side by side with the medicare programs to answer any and all issues. I can also... To anyone out there that has questions, or needs help with any medicare related issue... I am here!! Free of charge to all, I am a licensed health agent that now works side by side with the medicare programs to answer any and all issues. I can also refer you to the best options available in your state to save the most money. Cheers! ]]> Open to All Other Health Topics brian48114 http://www.healthboards.com/boards/open-all-other-health-topics/901110-help-medicare-issues.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901109-lab-results-dosage-adjustment.html Wed, 16 May 2012 21:02:52 GMT I have been on thyroid medication since 1989. I started out on synthesis and 6 yrs ago discovered Armour Thyroid. When they stopped making it my doctor switched me back to synthroid. Then two years ago I discovered a compounding pharmacy. I was... I have been on thyroid medication since 1989. I started out on synthesis and 6 yrs ago discovered Armour Thyroid. When they stopped making it my doctor switched me back to synthroid. Then two years ago I discovered a compounding pharmacy. I was doing great on 180. I had a Rouen Y bypass within a month my doctor wanted a TSH. I insisted on a free T3 and T4 also. The results came back with .03 (.4-4.5) TSH, 1.1 (.8-1.8) FreeT4, and 2.7 (2.3-4.2) FreeT3. Doctor lowered my dessicated thyroid to 120 and I feel terrible. These labs are from 3/16/12. I'm going Monday for another round of labs and looking for a new doctor. I argued with the doctor that I felt great but he insisted that the dose was too much and suppressing my thyroid, making it dependent on the medication. Ugh!!! What do you think? ]]> Thyroid Disorders GrandmaSunshine http://www.healthboards.com/boards/thyroid-disorders/901109-lab-results-dosage-adjustment.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer/901108-any-thoughts.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:56:13 GMT My 17 year old son found a nodule around his jawline. Ultra sound found 3 nodules,, waiting to do a biopsy. He just found 2 more nodules on his chest around his nipple. Lab work came back normal...I am confused, hoping for the best, but expecting... My 17 year old son found a nodule around his jawline. Ultra sound found 3 nodules,, waiting to do a biopsy. He just found 2 more nodules on his chest around his nipple. Lab work came back normal...I am confused, hoping for the best, but expecting the worst!!!!!! ]]> Cancer rhondarose http://www.healthboards.com/boards/cancer/901108-any-thoughts.html http://www.healthboards.com/boards/eye-vision/901107-does-anyone-know-what-wrong-me.html Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:37 GMT I really hope someone can shed some light on my problem.

When I lie down on my left hand side I loose the sight in my right eye. Not totally, but it's like a dark mesh is covering it. It feels like pressure, but also it feels like someone has just flipped an off switch. When i turn over or sit up,y sight comes back after a few minutes. I have been getting headaches during the day also.

My doctor and the eye hospital have never heard of it before so the just ignore it.

Surely it can't be right, can it?

Please help, I'm scared. ]]> Fjdiwani http://www.healthboards.com/boards/eye-vision/901107-does-anyone-know-what-wrong-me.html