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Board: Parenting Issues 05-07-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Discipline Issue With Daughter

I agree with Rosequartz......he way overreacted:mad: I'm sure she was sufficiently humiliated that she had an "accident" on the bus without her father acting like she'd committed a crime! I would...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 04-12-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Bad sinus and allergies

Allergies and sinus issues can certainly cause lightheadedness and dizziness. Fluid gets trapped in your Eustachian tubes in your ears and can cause your equilibrium to feel off. If you just see a...
Board: Family & Friends of Addicts and Alcoholics 04-10-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Alcohol dilemma

He already knows that you don't approve so that obviously doesn't affect his behavior, however, I wouldn't pull the plug on the invite. This could further alienate him and at some point in time he...
Board: Heart Disorders 02-08-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By rudiraven
Re: can't stop crying

Peachy,

You mentioned all of the gastro issues bothering you. Are you having those investigated and/or treated? I know I've had gastro issues that caused the fluttery PVC feelings and then...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 02-06-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By rudiraven
Re: ears

Antidepressants are known to cause that zapping in some people. You should mention it to your prescribing doctor. Perhaps they can try another for you. Take care :)
Board: Weight Loss 01-25-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Smoothies for weight loss?

I have found that restricting carbs works for me better than calorie counting. Everyone is different though :)
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 12-20-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Puzzled about chest x-rays

From what I understand, Xrays are imprecise when diagnosing COPD. You should get the spirometry so you'll stop worrying. You've quit smoking, so that's a positive. I've read that people with mild...
Board: Family & Friends of the Mentally Ill 12-18-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By rudiraven
Re: 35 year old bi polar son

So sorry for what you are dealing with, but try to comfort yourself with the fact that you have done everything possible to help your son. You cannot help someone who doesn't wish to be helped. You...
Board: Family & Friends of Cancer Patients 12-05-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 221
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Father-in-law is dying of lung cancer, MIL is acting weird

She's angry at him for being terminal. :dizzy: As goofy as it sounds, that's exactly what she's feeling, IMHO. It's hard for you to understand, I'm sure, but the fact that she had an unfortunate...
Board: Urology 11-29-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Bladder Sling

I have seen an advertisement on TV from a law firm about "bladder sling/pelvic mesh" problems and I think there's a class action lawsuit. You might want to research that. Sorry I can't help more :(
Board: Ear, Nose & Throat 11-13-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,117
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Swollen Tonsil problem, any help please?

Scotty,

Sorry you're not feeling well, but I tend to agree with your doctor that it's probably allergy related. First, I'm glad you've stopped smoking because smoking anything (legal or illegal)...
Board: Family & Friends of Cancer Patients 10-29-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 502
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Colon cancer with liver mets

Taz,

It's hard to accept reality sometimes, especially when it comes to mortality. I understand your reasoning, that he should spend his remaining time not being ill from the treatments. People...
Board: High Cholesterol 10-22-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Stomach pain

I don't know why this is posted on the High Cholesterol board.....but regardless, you need to go to the doctor or ER ASAP and get this checked. Take care and let us know what they say.
Board: High Cholesterol 10-05-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Understanding my dads blood test results.

I don't think your dad is in any danger of having a heart attack because his cholesterol is a little high. Exercise is one of the best things he can do, so encourage him to continue. There are...
Board: High Cholesterol 10-04-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Understanding my dads blood test results.

Our conversion calculations differ.

6.79=262.5 Total Cholesterol

1.69=149.7 Trigylcerides

1.27=49 HDL

4.79=185 LDL
Board: General Health 09-10-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 341
Posted By rudiraven
Re: blood pressure??

Illness and medication can cause your BP to rise. Anxiety can also cause your BP to rise, especially at the Dr. office :) It's good that you're eating healthy and exercising. Once you are well,...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 09-10-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By rudiraven
Re: confused and worried Dad

I think perhaps stress and improper sleep could be triggering these seizures. You mentioned they started after an upsetting incident with her Mom. I'm sure she's feeling uneasy and psychologically...
Board: Death & Dying 08-27-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Feeling Miserable after moms death.

Yes, you are depressed which is completely normal at this point in your grieving. It's only been 2 months. That's a very short time and it will get better over time. It's very hard to lose a...
Board: High Cholesterol 08-23-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Freighted about High Cholesterol

Yes, the triglyceride number is important in the ratio and your number is superb! Keep doing what you're doing and enjoy your life. Good luck with your marathons, but don't overdo with...
Board: High Cholesterol 08-22-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By rudiraven
Re: All counts are high

If you are already getting body pain, you probably should not take statins. It won't get better.....only worse. Your main issue is triglycerides. You can lower them by cutting way down on the...
Board: Relationship Health 07-25-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Pregnant and alone

Well, you're not alone now......you have a little person growing inside you. What's happened in the past can't be undone, but I think you should try to reach out to your family. Tell them that they...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 06-04-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 936
Posted By rudiraven
Re: sore that will not heal

Jimth,

I would suggest you get the biopsy just to be sure. I'm surprised that a dermatologist would rule out skin cancer without one. It sounds like a basal cell carcinoma IMHO. Better to be...
Board: General Health 05-23-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Cyst?

Ashley,

I got one of those in the same area after doing repetitve work cleaning out file folders one summer. After I stopped that particular task, it eventually went away. As the other poster...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 05-16-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,560
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Low diastolic - after exercise

Your blood vessels dilate during exercise so the pressure would naturally be lower as you recover with it going back to normal after 10-15 minutes or so.
Board: High Cholesterol 05-14-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,611
Posted By rudiraven
Re: High LDL low triglyceride/Anti-smooth muscle antibody level

Hi,

You're numbers aren't really bad. I certainly wouldn't take any statins, especially with the liver issues. Just cut down a little on the butter and eat more oatmeal, nuts and high fiber...
Board: General Health 04-09-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By rudiraven
Re: So worried about my son

I know how it is to worry about our grown children. They will always be our kids and we'll alway be their Moms. At least he is having tests done and I'm sure they will discover what is causing his...
Board: High Cholesterol 02-29-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By rudiraven
Re: high cholesterol and high LDL chol

You don't need to do anything :) Your HDL is fantastic which offsets any concern about LDL and your TG is great. Total cholesterol (277) means nothing so don't worry about it. You're a nursing...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 02-28-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,767
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Hbp meds killing my sex life!!

What were your BP readings before you were put on meds? Are you taking any other meds for other conditions? Both of the BP meds you are taking are beta blockers and both have sexual side effects...
Board: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 02-23-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,229
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Relief from IBS (Constipation)

The only thing that worked for me was aloe vera juice. Nasty tasting, but it worked! I drank 4 oz. in my iced tea. I cramped some late that night but things got moving. It was a last resort...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 02-23-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Stressed about high blood pressure

Ryan,

You mentioned that you were "sitting on the table for about 20 minutes, resting there" before your BP was taken. Were your feet dangling off the exam table and was your arm hanging at your...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 01-20-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,919
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Really high blood pressure

I get anxious whenever the doctor or dentist (yeah them too) want to take my BP, which causes it to rise. I bought a home BP monitor (Omron is a good brand) and started to take my BP at home at...
Board: Epilepsy 01-19-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Confused

Usually "hot flashes" come after a seizure, if at all. Are you going through menopause? Hormone fluctuations can cause "hot flashes" and seizures in some people. You might want to get a second...
Board: General Health 01-11-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 601
Posted By rudiraven
Re: please i need some answers

You might be having seizures. See your doctor or go to the ER. Take care :)
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 12-13-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Is anyone taking Benazipril?

The same thing happened to me many years ago. Had one HBP reading at a rodeo/carnival and it sent me into a panic. Everytime I go to the doctor I freak out thinking it going to be high again. My...
Board: Relationship Health 12-08-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By rudiraven
Re: I was going to move countries and convert to a different religion...

Blues,

It sounds to me like it's pressure from her family to end this relationship. They most likely want her to marry someone of the same faith and ethnicity. It's not fair, but sometimes...
Board: Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia 11-18-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,210
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Fast moving AD

Was she taking statin drugs for high cholesterol? It has been documented to have caused some mental health issues. Most doctors don't acknowledge this, however. So sad :(
Board: Acid Reflux / GERD 11-04-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,368
Posted By rudiraven
Re: GERD= chest, back pain

I know what you are all talking about. It's coming up on 5 years since my husband passed away from esophageal cancer so I am experiencing all kinds of symptoms of everything :dizzy: I have symptoms...
Board: Family & Friends of the Mentally Ill 10-10-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Question about manic episodes and infidelity...sorry kinda long.

Yes, bipolar persons who go into a manic phase can become sexually promiscuous, go on spending sprees, and other reckless behaviors. It's very common and they really don't know what they're doing or...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 09-19-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,458
Posted By rudiraven
Re: High BP but doctor says its 'fine'?

I would suggest you stop worrying. The doctor is not concerned because he probably thinks the higher systolic number is due to anxiety. If you are really worried, purchase a home BP monitor and...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 09-16-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,084
Posted By rudiraven
Re: High blood pressure and panic attack

I agree that it does sound like a panic attack. Sometimes the lighting in certain places can make you feel a little dizzy or off kilter and that sets off the "panic attack". Your BP reading at the...
Board: Cancer: Esophageal 09-07-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,688
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Not Curable but Treatable?

I am so sorry for you Mom's diagnosis. It's remarkable that she has tolerated the chemo so well. The doctor would have to make the call on the radiation but it can be very debilitating as well. If...
Board: Family & Friends of the Mentally Ill 08-19-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By rudiraven
Re: character change since 2000

Just google the term and see what comes up.
Board: Sleep Disorders 08-18-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,851
Posted By rudiraven
Re: I can't take this ANYMORE!!!

I suggest you contact your doctor about your "dreams" and other possible side effects. Sounds like it could be related to the new med and maybe interactions with the other meds you're taking.
Board: General Health 08-18-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Let my body rest

One day won't make any difference in the side effects, but could be detrimental to your BP if you were to stop suddenly. Why not check with your doctor and ask about weaning off one drug at a time...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 08-18-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,069
Posted By rudiraven
Re: No Diagnosis

Are you sure it was Decadron? That's usually used in cancer patients taking chemotherapy.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 07-27-2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,219
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Armpit smell reminds of cat pee

Pagli,

Sometimes the odor you speak of is caused by "nervous" sweating. You said when you work out it doesn't smell the same. Nervous perspiration can have a very sour and pungent odor. It's...
Board: Chemotherapy 07-19-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,808
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Chemo - Able to continue woking full time?

Everybody is different. You may be able to work full time, at least for a while. Sometimes they change the chemo meds and each once has a different effect. Just be sure to follow your doctors...
Board: Parenting Issues 06-29-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,032
Posted By rudiraven
Re: 20 year old daughter driving me nuts!

If she can't be civil, tell her to find another place to live. She's grown.
Board: Anxiety 06-28-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 959
Posted By rudiraven
Re: dizziness

You could have an ear virus affecting your balance. It would be best to get it checked by a doctor.
Board: General Health 05-11-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By rudiraven
Re: Need help now!!!! Very important

Matt,

You do seem like a nice guy but I think you're in way over your head. You need to notify an adult. If not her parents, then a school counselor, clergy person or local medical personnel. ...
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