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Resolved Question: skin cancer please answer?

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Voting Question: very scared about obstetric cholestasis and no one to help?

i have been having itching on my hands and feet, it's mild but slightly worse on my hands and worse during the day when i am active more likely to get hot. it doesn't drive me crazy like many women have described it and it's only a little itching. it itches the most in a small section in the very middle of each palm of my hand. i have a little skin irritation where i have been scratching there in a tiny red line on each palm. i have also noticed a little itching around my ankles, which wasn't there before. sorry if it's TMI but i have also noticed another symptom which is said to be more rare. when i go to the toilet i have had very pale stools about twice which has never ever happened to me before. i saw this as another indicator on itchymoms.com and it alarmed me even more. i had one blood test done only the day after the itching started. a woman who i know told me that her friend had a liver problem and that itching was the only symptom, so i called the maternity unit and got blood work done. my bile acids were at 11 which they said was fine. i went to see my midwife the following week and she said that she would do one more blood test for me at 28 weeks. i told her what i knew and that i should be having them done more regularly, so she sent me to see a consultant. the consultant wrote back saying that no further blood tests were needed and now my midwife is adamant not to give me any more. she says unless the itching gets terrible it's not needed. still i just want to be on the safe side. even if there is nothing wrong, at least that would be getting confirmed through regular bloods. everytime i mention it to my midwife it starts a full scale argument and turns the air blue. i am not sure what to do. my situation is a little odd. i have an anxiety disorder and aspergers syndrome and i am currently in supported living with a network of keyworkers and floating support. all of them seem to agree with my midwife on this one and they think that it's down to my anxiety and not the itching. the baby even has a social worker, who won't help. she just says that shes not worried about the itching but eliminating my anxiety so that i can go on to look after the baby....??? she thinks that i am requesting unnecessary blood tests and that it's making my ability to parent look like it needs support. she's said this to me. she even asked if i would keep taking the baby to the doctor if he wasn't ill. what can i do? is it safe not to have the blood tests and are all these people right? because i know that i am itching. i try and pretend to myself i am imagining it but then it comes on when im not even thinking about it and i know that it's well and truly there. what can i do if i need to get further blood tests? everyone else seems so adamant that it's not needed, when all i care about is just knowing that my baby is safe. chances are that everything will be fine, but the thought keeps popping up in my head "what if it isn't fine? there's no way to tell". they can't give me a definete reason as to why i am itchy, either. i just feel very lost and i need some advice.it's a very long post. thanks to anyone who has the paitence to read it all. xxi am 25 weeks 4 days pregnant the itching started at 18 weeks.thanks CHERYL. I have read it all before, it's just trying to get everyone else to understand. more

Resolved Question: I think i might have diabetes ?

In type 1 diabetes, less common symptoms are: cramps - yes, i get the like every so often and they last for an hour or so but if i have a bath it stops hurting but then comes back constipation - no blurred vision - yes, i will feel light headed and dizzy recurrent skin infections - i have like a rash on my upper arm that keeps coming back what does anyone else think ? also i dunno if i can tell my mum about it because she thinks im a bit of a hypochondriac when it comes to illnesses. is there anyway i can tell her like secretly ? like leave a list of symptoms and tick the ones i have and leave it on the table or something ??? Please help i heard yuu can die from This !! also iv only have these problems for like the last few weeks im 13 if that helps xxincreased thirst - i HAVE to take water to school with me and i sip it all day tiredness and fatigue - at around 9ish loss of weight - people ae saying im really skinny now i also have these more

Resolved Question: is it Hiv??????????????????????????????????????

I have tonsilitidis,itchy skin,headache,muscle pains....is an itchy skin a hiv symptom? I couldve possibly catched it 3 weeks ago, more

Voting Question: red patch on testicles.. help please?

for the past 2 weeks my partner has been suffering with bad symptoms around his testicles. it started off with his bum crack becoming very dry and cracked skin, then his testicles started to itchy very badly then we noticed white headed spots on his testicles and on the inner side of his leg.. now his testicles have got a red patch on them and are really hot dry and burning sensation he is getting.. any ideas what this could be??...ppl ppll... lol hes certinaly not guy lmao!! and he would not cheat gezz we been thro soo much together and were having a baby very very soon blimley hes not that kinda person.. am sure he has some sort of irritation to the skin r reaction to sommet.. you guys think too deep into things.. more

Voting Question: Lump in breast....advice please?

Hi, I discovered lump in my left breast, I have an appointment with my doctor for Monday evening. I was just wondering, what will happen at the doctors? Will the doctor have a feel? It's probably just a cyst or something but its better to have it checked out. Also what are some other symptoms of BC and also just Cysts? Additional, Im 21 years old, Hard lump, no pain, Sometimes a dull ache around the area, Mum had BC at 21 and again at 28. Family history of BC, No puckering of the skin around the area, Breastfed my child for 6 months. If anyone could give advice I would be more than grateful. Any opinions welcome, as I said I am going to the doctors but would like to give her as much info as possible, in case there are any signs I have missed. Thanks xx more

Resolved Question: Am I at risk of being anemic?

I am a vegetarian, so i don't get any iron from eat. I also do not eat very many green vegetables, but plenty of others e.g. sweetcorn. Can you also list some symptoms? I've looked a few up - Tiredness; I don't sleep enough, so that will explain why i'm tired. Pale skin; I'm naturally pale skinned so it's tough to tell if i'm paler. Should i get a blood test? Or do you have to get refered for one? Thanks :) more

Voting Question: Weird Rash on my neck & starting to get onto my face?

Just before anyone says "go to your doctor" i have a appointment for tomorrow xD about a week ago i had what looked and felt like just a patch of dry skin on my neck, i put some e45 lotion on it and it never went away, i didn't think anything of it until it started to spread, it;s now all over my face and i'm starting to get patches on my face. My symptoms are; Red dryish rash on neck + face Itching like hell becomes sore after itching stings to put any lotion on it ( aftersun e45 sudacrem ) dry and flaked skin drys out very easy alot of bumps and spot like things thanks for the help!I'm also 17 Male from the UK and have never had anything like this before. more

Resolved Question: Whats the best way to sooth hay fever?

i take 10 ml of clarytin every day in the morning, i use Karvol all the time but my hay fever is getting worse and worse each year :( can anyone help? Im 15 in July, its not as bad when its wet weather or when the pollen count is very low. i get bad even off low pollen counts. My symptoms include stuffed nose to the point where i cant breathe, and itchy eyes and skin. Its really irritating, can anyone recommend anything? thanks :)*Edit* the clarytin and karvol help a bit but they don't do much. more

Resolved Question: does my 5 year old son have tourettes syndrome from these symptoms?

My son is 5 and for the last month he has involuntarily blinking and his mouth is twitching. He says he is not sore and he does not know why he does it. I had a problem when I was a kid as I had too much skin under my eyes and I had to have it removed as my eyelashes were touching my eyes. His turn up and do the same but the GP is adamant that his eyelashes are touvhing his eyes. He thinks it is habit he has formed. He does it in school - I have checked with his teachers. If I watch him from another room he does it so its not something he does in front of me for attention. I am really worried about it and I know there are worse things but you always want to do the best for your children. If anyone has a child who was diagnosed at a similar age or was going through the same things then I would really appreciate this. He is not autistic or aspergers as I have checked those symptoms. PS I am not someone who spends my time being paranoid and looking up medical books just concerned for my child who has never had a major problem before. I think I will have to see a different doctor and make sure I at least get referred to an eye hospital to rule out the excess skin thing. Thanks more

Resolved Question: do i have an underactive thyroid?

I have been overweight since i can remember and had really bad strechmarks since i was about 10 or 11. I eat healthy and exercise but have never been able to shift it my mom used to think it was maybe baby fat and that as i get older it will go - but it hasnt it's just got worse. my mom died when i was 14 and i spose i didnt have any support when i used to get bullied at school i put it down to me being fat as thats what they would say. Anyway i am 22 now and had a baby 15 months ago - since then i have put on 5 stone. i am now 14 stone 7lbs. Ive never eaten unhealthy and have my 5 a day why wont it shift? i came across underactive thyroid on yahoo today and think the symptoms fit.... My Dad has type 1 diabeties, high chloestral and vertigo I have irregular periods, pale skin, overweight, feel tired and achy all the time, unmotivated and have been suffering with mild depression. Could i have an underative tyhroid? i have an appoitment at the docs tmra not quite sure on what to actually say yet but was hoping that if anyone out there has this is the symptoms seem the same? thanks in advance (:i do count my calories - i have 1300 or less each day and burn them off with cardio exercise more

Voting Question: A question on Cholestasis at 20 weeks!?

hello....in my last pregnancy 2 yrs ago i suffered from Cholestasis, i first noticed symptoms at 28 weeks, just mild itchy hands and soles of my feet until 38 weeks and i got induced because my blood results were so high, and by then i had cut my toes practically open by scratching..........at the moment i am 20 weeks , my skin all over has bee n itchy, mostly on my belly and my ankles ( just to add my cat has just been back after doing a disappearing act and he is being treated for fleas, and i know i have been nibbled slightly on my ankles), today my palms have been slightly itchy, i joked to my partner saying 'oh no its back!!' but laughed about it because it is really early! anyway i have been in bed and i cannot sleep as i keep needing to itch the sole of my feet on the carpet!! i know these were the first signs last time and im scared as its so early, could it be the Cholestasis or maybe something else, and can it be treated if caught early!!??? more

Voting Question: Could I have polycystic ovary syndrome?

I've always had really heavy periods and while I've never missed one they are generally late (often up to a week) and recently I've noticed my skin getting pretty bad- I usually have quite clear skin but I've been getting a lot of spots on my face, back and chest, also, the most embarrassing problem is that I have excess body hair particularly on my stomach and chest. I've read that these could all be symptoms of PCOS but I'm not sure if I'm just overreacting, because my symptoms aren't that severe. What do you think? more

Resolved Question: Treating an infant's rash...?

My 8 month old has an angry looking rash around her midriff. I believe it's an allergic reaction, both of my kids have sensitive skin. I suspect it's a new detergent so I'm in the process of rewashing her clothes and nappies so I can verify it or rule it out. There are no other symptoms, no fever, drowsiness etc. She is entirely herself except for a funky new twisty dance she does while trying to scratch it. As it's Saturday, and not an emergency, I can't see a doctor. Can a UK pharmacist help or will they refuse to as she's under a year? What can I use to ease the irritation for her? Thanks.Just to note - it's not nappy/diaper rash. It's an allergic reaction not on her bum area.metanium will stain her clothes though, won't it? more

Resolved Question: what do you think.............?

what do you think of this story so far? tell me what you think, and what things i should change. (sorry, i know it's a little long) I looked around me; all I saw was the endless white hallway. I dashed through the door, knowing I had to run fast, I had to get away. “There she is!” I heard an angry man shout. I glanced behind me, 3 unfamiliar men followed me with angry, frantic expressions on their faces. I ran faster, turning the corner and ended up face to face with a beautiful woman, who looked strangely familiar. “It all starts now.” She said. I studied her face, trying to figure out where I knew her from. I quickly looked behind me to see if the men were still following me. I turned back to the woman, but she disappeared. The men kept shouting at me, I started to run again. Where? I don’t really know. A black patch of fog appeared in front of me. It twisted and turned until it took the shape of a young man, “going somewhere?” he asked. I nervously looked behind me once again. I turned towards the young man. He pulled a knife out of his pocket and pointed it towards me. The next thing I knew I felt a sharp pain in my chest. The man smiled. I opened my eyes gasping for air. I took one look around me. I was in my room, it was just a dream. There was a knock on my door. “Come in.” I said. “Get up, you’re going to be late for school.” My dad said. “Ok.” I replied. Dad stayed in my doorway, studying me face. “Ariana, what did you dream about last night?” he slowly asked. “Why?” I asked. “Please, answer my question.” He said in a voice that was almost guilty. “Ok, I was running through a bunch of white hallways, and 3 men were chasing me. A woman appeared out of nowhere and said ‘it all begins now’ and a young man came out of a patch of fog, and said ‘going somewhere?’ and I think he stabbed me.” Dad’s eyes widened, and looked alarmed, “was the fog the man came out of black, and was the woman so beautiful that she didn’t look real?” “Yes, why?” He didn’t answer; he just kept staring at the floor. “Ok, your scaring me.” I said. “Ariana,” he began, “listen, this is very important.” “Ok....” “Promise me that you will answer this question truthfully.” “Ok.” “You promise?” “Yes.” “Ok,” he said, “what do you think the weather will be today?” “Uh, I can hear the thunder outside. There is obviously a thunderstorm.” Dad’s expression was unreadable, “get ready for school.” He left my room. Dad was always weird, but he was even weirder today. I walked across my room and opened my closet. I hated the room dad forced me to live in. It was in the basment, no windows, always cold and dark. Not that i minded the darkness, i like it cold and dark. But did i really have to live in the basement? After my mom died in a car accident 11 years ago, I had to move in with my dad. The thing I didn’t understand was why I didn’t remember the car accident. I remember things from when I was just a baby, but the accident I don’t remember. I remember walking into the car, laughing with my mom, and then nothing else. I remember being in the ambulance, and I remember the hospital. I sat on the floor of my closet. The people at the hospital asked strange questions, they gave me a pill. After taking the pill my memory was fucked up. A sharp pain went through my head. “Ow!” I screamed. I looked down at my hand. It was a bright red, like a sunburn. “Ariana!” a voice shouted. “Yes?” I asked. No one replied. ‘Whatever, I’m probably just going crazy’ I pulled on a pair of black skinny jeans, black boots, and a black shirt. Yes. My dad forces me to wear all black. I did my makeup and tried to attempt to brush my hair, but it was useless. My hair was clearly being impossible today. I ran up the stairs. “I don’t care!” someone shouted. I sat on the second step from the top of the stairs. I pushed myself against the wall. “Ariana is my daughter. I do not want this future for her!” He paused to listen to the other person who was talking, the person was equally as mad as my dad was. “NO! After what they did to Lisa I do not want Ariana there.” He paused for a few seconds. “I did not murder my wife!” I felt dizzy. Did he murder her? No, but it was a car accident that killed my mother. “Look, Ariana will eventually participate in the project, but she is not showing the symptoms yet. If she is what we think she is then I have no choice but to include her.” I felt a burst of sharp pain go over my arms; they were the same red my hand had been. “OW!” I couldn’t help but scream. It felt like a million needles going through my arms and tearing open my skin. Dad looked over at me, and then hissed into the phone, “Never mind. If this continues to happen Ariana will have to be included. And possibly killed.” As dad drove me to school he said, “Ignore any strange people who talk to you today.” “Ok....” I replied, “I wish it was raining, I hate the sun. How is it possible for it to thuhere is the link for the second part: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtlbLHpqe_iez4WQedirL9Lsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090612032556AAQpqXv more

Resolved Question: do i have it the worst in the world ? how do i get out of this situation in life?

having been let down and failed by the mental health services all my life. suffered a life of constant hardship, misfortunes, abuse and trauma - missed out on a normal life up to now - a life of building relationships , being employed , getting qualifications - and everything else you can think of.. went in a mental hospital 10 years ago , stayed there for 18 months, got put there because i said things to '' scare '' psychiatrists because i was being '' let down '' by the mental health services at the time , in the community , with symptoms that were '' severe '' mainly of RAGE ATTACKS IN PUBLIC. been in prison for assault 10 years ago because i lost control of rage and lashed out at someone in public in the street. been attacked in the street with a wooden bat in 1997 because i lost control of rage, 3 men attacked me., the skin on my head torn open....got 16 stitches. ive been through really a very hard existence. today , ive lived in an apartment for 5 years now , trying to keep my head a float , i live on disability , i own few possessions - still being failed by the mental health services because they said '' theres no resources '' ive asked for further assessment because i feel i have PTSD , ocd , running alongside my borderline personality disorder and want to be tested for rapid cycling bipolar. they turned me down for this and said all my symptoms can be explained by BPD and further assessment is not necessary. they wont give me a regular therapist - 1 on 1 - because they said theres no resources. i got turned down for group therapy because i suffer very bad anxiety and palpitations everyday , including severe agoraphobia, and great difficulty controlling rage still, so they said i wouldnt be able to handle '' intense '' group therapy right now. they wont give me '' any '' medications for my symptoms because they said their addictive , have side effects and only mask my true problems. so there you have it, im being failed and im left to cope alone - my mother who is very close to me is helping me fight for the services and treatments i need , including writing complaints.. i feel so bad for my mum, as shes been through so much...gets emotionally drained and is 59 right now.........she doesnt need all this stress and seeing me unhappy..............so i feel alot a failure as a son. shes been through a hard time with me as a son i regret , and i often get upset and cry, breakdown and tell her '' how sorry i am'' she says its not my fault, ive had an illness, and ive been very strong and are managing well considering my life circumstances... outside of my mum, i have no one......never built up relationships......i feel branded as a person to '' avoid '' in society..........feel abandoned by society.......socially excluded.............like no one cares. i struggle great with rage and trying to keep control of having an outburst and lashing out at somebody and getting in bad trouble - thats why ive become agoraphobic. im frightened of having panic attacks, spacing out, disocociating or having a rage outburst, whilst outside in public.....like i did years ago. before i made all the progress by myself, of controling my conduct. my moods change on the hour to very depressed, hopeless and empty.....to feeling enraged....like losing control........i have obsessive racing thoughts everyday.......a scattered jumbled mind of thoughts racing.............agoraphobia........in... rage feelings........reliving trauma events........disturbing nightmares.....paranoia people are ostracising me. ive had these symptoms all my life but didnt always know what was wrong with me. i get intense rage at others if i go outside and perceive people to be happy. in the past ive scowled aggressively at people .....and went into rage and feel rage, jealousy...biterness....isolation...abandonment... have the urge to '' lash out '' at people. i still have goals in life to get meaning ful relationships, get a good job in it computers...move to a quiet coastal town in my own house. but with everything i have to battle which is ( more than most ) - what am i going to do ? i also feel people in the local community view me as a charity case , socially exclude me and socially ostracise me. but i have honor and pride and try to soldier on like i '' dont care ''. im 31 now. more

Resolved Question: whats a person with my hard situation supposed to do?

having been let down and failed by the mental health services all my life. suffered a life of constant hardship, misfortunes, abuse and trauma - missed out on a normal life up to now - a life of building relationships , being employed , getting qualifications - and everything else you can think of.. went in a mental hospital 10 years ago , stayed there for 18 months, got put there because i said things to '' scare '' psychiatrists because i was being '' let down '' by the mental health services at the time , in the community , with symptoms that were '' severe '' mainly of RAGE ATTACKS IN PUBLIC. been in prison for assault 10 years ago because i lost control of rage and lashed out at someone in public in the street. been attacked in the street with a wooden bat in 1997 because i lost control of rage, 3 men attacked me., the skin on my head torn open....got 16 stitches. ive been through really a very hard existence. today , ive lived in an apartment for 5 years now , trying to keep my head a float , i live on disability , i own few possessions - still being failed by the mental health services because they said '' theres no resources '' ive asked for further assessment because i feel i have PTSD , ocd , running alongside my borderline personality disorder and want to be tested for rapid cycling bipolar. they turned me down for this and said all my symptoms can be explained by BPD and further assessment is not necessary. they wont give me a regular therapist - 1 on 1 - because they said theres no resources. i got turned down for group therapy because i suffer very bad anxiety and palpitations everyday , including severe agoraphobia, and great difficulty controlling rage still, so they said i wouldnt be able to handle '' intense '' group therapy right now. they wont give me '' any '' medications for my symptoms because they said their addictive , have side effects and only mask my true problems. so there you have it, im being failed and im left to cope alone - my mother who is very close to me is helping me fight for the services and treatments i need , including writing complaints.. i feel so bad for my mum, as shes been through so much...gets emotionally drained and is 59 right now.........she doesnt need all this stress and seeing me unhappy..............so i feel alot a failure as a son. shes been through a hard time with me as a son i regret , and i often get upset and cry, breakdown and tell her '' how sorry i am'' she says its not my fault, ive had an illness, and ive been very strong and are managing well considering my life circumstances... outside of my mum, i have no one......never built up relationships......i feel branded as a person to '' avoid '' in society..........feel abandoned by society.......socially excluded.............like no one cares. i struggle great with rage and trying to keep control of having an outburst and lashing out at somebody and getting in bad trouble - thats why ive become agoraphobic. im frightened of having panic attacks, spacing out, disocociating or having a rage outburst, whilst outside in public.....like i did years ago. before i made all the progress by myself, of controling my conduct. my moods change on the hour to very depressed, hopeless and empty.....to feeling enraged....like losing control........i have obsessive racing thoughts everyday.......a scattered jumbled mind of thoughts racing.............agoraphobia........intense rage feelings........reliving trauma events........disturbing nightmares.....paranoia people are ostracising me. ive had these symptoms all my life but didnt always know what was wrong with me. i get intense rage at others if i go outside and perceive people to be happy......i feel rage, jealousy...biterness....isolation...abandonment..and have the urge to '' lash out '' at people. i still have goals in life to get meaning ful relationships, get a good job in it computers...move to a quiet coastal town in my own house. but with everything i have to battle which is ( more than most 0 - what am i going to do ? im 31 now. more

Resolved Question: what could these symptoms be?

ive recently started noticing a horrible discharge and alot of iching,ive also noticed small growths at the opening of my vagina. so made an app. to see my doctor they took swabs and everything came back fine a week later the symptoms were still there so i went to my local gum clinic, they took swabs too, everything came back as fine except i had b.v. its now 2 weeks later and im still experiencing these symptoms except the iching isnt as bad, i dont know whats wrong with me could it be warts? i have nothing on the outside just inside, and why didnt the doctors pick up on it? im so confused and scared! has this happened to anyone and it not been warts? can b.v cause these symptoms? also could they be skin tags? please any advice? more

Voting Question: Is dry lips and skin symptoms of Diabetes?

Resolved Question: Anyone know anything about HIV?

Symptoms that followed 4 months after sexual encounter:(I keep attributing them to HIV) 1)dullish lower back and lower abdominal pain, on and off 2)vaginal discharge Symptoms that followed after 6 months: 3) pain in teeth, Ear pain. 4)sore throat, whitish tongue 5)sometimes upper chest gets kinda of painful. not v often though 6) nerves - sometimes brushing material against it makes my skin feel uncomfortable 7) swollen glands in the throat, dry mouth 8) Ulcer like formation at the back of my tongue that goes all the way down to the throat. 9) Headaches i am 17 years old, dont take drugs, has been about 6 months since unprotected sex with 3 partners with unknown HIV status, i had chlamydia about 4 months ago, was cured completely, was treated for pelvic inflammatory disease, since then pains in abdomen are less but more like pressure not pain. absolutely terrified to have test, how likely is it that with only having these symptoms after 5 months i have HIV? am i freaking out over what is likely to be nothing? more

Voting Question: very pale skinned since getting a panic attack a few days ago.is this normal?

i had a panic attack a few days ago and since then ive been more pale in the face than usual. im naturally fair skinned anyway buy im paler than usual ,is this a common symptom 4 someone with panic attacks? more

Voting Question: Could i possibly be anemic ?

For a while now i have felt off. I feel sick an awful lot and this can last anything from 4 days to a week. This is usually accompanied with tiredness, dizziness or lightheadedness, weakness, headache, and a new addition, shakiness. Sometimes when this happened i can feel my heart beating widly in my chest also. In addition my skin is also pale, not that there are not many paled skinned people out their who are not anemic. I was just wondering, could these be symptoms of anemia or am i overeacting to nothing? more

Resolved Question: symptoms of swine flu?? help please it is causing bullying!?

my sisters daughter has developed weird symptoms. she has itchy throat, sneezing, dry cough, red spots coming up on the back of her neck and blood shot eyes. skin has been looking a little grey and she is a little feverish. people at school have been taking the mick about it saying she has swine flu and she's going to die. she has a phobia of hospitals and doctors and stuff so when something happens she tries to ignore it. is this symptoms of swine flu? and is she going to die? please help. my sister dont want to take her to the hospital against her rwishes what shall i do. what is this? more

Resolved Question: I feel like a hyperchondriac - one symptom after another !?

Hi I dont normally talk much about my problems but I feel as though I am going mad - I've had an exhaustive list of ailments for a long time - I'll start from the beginning and maybe someone may say - hey I know what is your problem: From the age of 16 have suffered from hypoglycaemia (low) was always told this is healthy - (mother is type 1 sister type 2 brother type 1) - I seem to be the other way - Now my blood sugar levels seem to be rising - had my dinner tonight (no different nothing fancy) and it was 9.1 Diagnosed with kidney cyst (size 4cm minimally complex) 6 months ago due to symptoms of: thirst, flank pain, skin rashes, itching Now for last 3 weeks - have pitted swelling in both legs every day - never goes I walk 3-4 times a week (power walk) up hills etc always have found it a bit difficult but now I'm in severe leg pain as though they cramp up and ache so badly it takes my breath away - just below my calf muscles at the back - why? I've had blood test 2 weeks ago and was told anemic so eat more iron rich foods - been doing that now for 2 weeks I work all day in front of a computer and have done for last 7 years - never had a problem sitting there but now I have tingling sensation in both legs and pins and needles so I have to get up more ofter and walk around. I can be sitting watching tv and for no reason have a stabbing or stinging sensation in my arm, leg, side as though I am being stabbed Today in work I accidentally fell out of my chair when leaning over (done it a million times before) - i feel more and more clumsy as though my balance is all to pot - my daughter has commented when we walk how I am bumping into her - yes I have hearing problems so that may be where my balance comes into it but they have been there since birth. With regard to water - I drink a lot during the day to stay hydrated cos If I miss a drink I get severe headaches and my kidney hurts so I drink at least 4 pints of diluted juice and about 5-6 cups of tea or coffee Everytime I go to the docs they tell me - yes your cyst is still there your kidney function (creatinine clearance) is still low - was 66 now 71 should be about 100 I think - yes your legs are swollen but your heart sounds fine your anemic yes - but go home - its as though I am making a fuss. I understand that I should be more assertive and say - Look I know there is something wrong please help me - Sorry to go on - is there anyone who can understand what could be wrong with me - also I cannot shift any weight - it just seems to be going upI am 40 and ever since this age have found my cyst and things have gone down hill - I know I know things are harder as you get older - thanks for the advice I will print this off and take it - thanksone other thing - I used to visit a chiropractor because of severe trapped nerves in neck quite a few years ago and they did a (hammer test - you know where they test your reflexes) and I was told to keep an eye on my left side something about it not being as good or something like that - I have never mentioned that to my doctors because I didnt think it was important - maybe it is ?when i fell over today - i only felt like i grazed my leg but it hurt bad and now it has a large bruise on it - I mean for goodness sake I only slipped off my chair onto carpet - and now have a large bruise on top side of thigh ???? I still have the swelling from a fall downstairs over 7 years ago which developed into a haematoma - its the size of a golf ball on the side of my butt cheek !!! more

Voting Question: Is there a doctor online?

Im a bit worried. I am showing symptoms of diabetes and meningitis. .Sore spots on my skin .Stiff neck .thirsty .needing to use the toilet .dont like bright lights am I worrying about nothing or do I need to do something? thank you xxneeding to use the toilet more often I should say. lol x more

Resolved Question: Has anyone else had side effects since coming off the pill: depression, head aches, weight gain, etc?

i stopped taking microgynon 30 possibly 2 weeks ago i did so coz i pretty much suffered evry mild symtom in the bok plus extrememyl bad migraines... at first i felt great coz all my water retention went away and i felt slimmer and less depressed at everything in life... however now im cryign at silly things, always in a bad mood, my skin has cleared up but the 2 reasons i wanted to stop have not gone away... i hvnt lost the weigt i gained (for no explainable reason other than the pill- control freak with food and exercise) been dieting and exercing hopfully its just working progresss, and horrible migraines... i'v had one for about 3 days straight now... why is this happening... does anyone know why it has happened or how i can possibly fix things... i went to the dr when everything was fine and she prescribed me cezarette (spl?) but im to scared to try it and now with al these awful things happening im wondering will it make them better or worse coz my dr doesnt know my symptoms have got worse yet... does anyone know a hotline or help line or something i could call perhaps coz i cant see my dr until tuesday... its saturday!!! just ay infrmation personal exeriences and so on will al help sooooooo much thaaanks xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo more

Voting Question: could it be my period?

well ive recovered from an eating disorder and at the right weight and i havnt had a period for 2 years and i was wondering when i would get my period. ive had a number of symptoms like dry skin,loss of appetite,depression,emotional outbursts,headache,fatigue and sorry to be full on but i also get the feeling (down there) of dripping but theres nothing there.i feel a bit sikky too could this be a sign of my period and if so how long usually is it it to get it after these symptoms? thanx more

Resolved Question: Could I have diabetes?

I'm quite worried because today we had a biology lesson on Diabetes and I have quite a lot of symptoms. Such as: Blurred vision Itching skin or yeast infections Excessive thirst Dry mouth Frequent urination at night sometimes. Leg pain Fatigue/ Excessive tiredness/weakness The leg pain is in the top of my leg and is really painful, like a period pain almost but in the top of my thigh and not during my period, I also get stomach aches simultaneously. I also have a grandma who is diabetic so I'm quite worried. I know I should go to the doctor and I think I will but I just wondered what you guys think. Recently I have been feeling extremely tired constantly and haven't had a good nights sleep for nearly a week as I keep getting really warm and restless. I also keep wanting big food binges and had a huge one last night at about half past 11 :S Please help :)Also I had a sudden weight loss of 5lb in 1 week, a couple of months ago :S more

Resolved Question: Do I have diabetes? help!?

Ok so for the past couple of weeks I haven't really been myself. I've become more thirsty and hungry and I frequently feel drowsy and tired. I have also been finding in more difficult to breathe fully (I don't know if this is related cos I do sometimes suffer with anxiety attacks and shallow breathing from time to time) I've also been getting a dry mouth sometimes and sweating. I looked on the internet for early diabetes symptoms and this is what It came up with: Extreme thirst Extreme hunger Frequent urination Sores or bruises that heal slowly Dry, itchy skin Unexplained weight loss Blurry vision that changes from day to day Unusual tiredness or drowsiness Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet Frequent or recurring skin, gum, bladder or vaginal yeast infections I'm really not sure what to think because I haven't experienced a lot of the symptoms only a few. For example I haven't experienced frequent urination or weight loss or anything like that. So I'm really not sure what to think, or whether I'm developing diabetes? Do you think I should go and see a doctor? Oh also I am vegetarian and I don't think I take in the necessary vitamins so could this be the problem? However I have been vegetarian for 3 years and never experienced these symptoms together. I'm just so confused as you can probably see! Can anyone help me!? more

Resolved Question: MS symptoms or anxiety?

I have a family history of MS (mother and maternal aunt) my mum started showing symtoms when she was in her early 20's diagnosed at 27. My aunt was diagnosed later, however her symptoms were masked by polio she caught when she was young. My mum lost her fight back in February and since then my life has been very stressful, dealing with her estate, my husbands grandfather has died, his grandmother has terminal cancer and I have just returned to work and put my son into nursery following maternity leave. He is now one I am turning 32. A couple of weeks ago I started feeling tingling in my hands and feet. Then I have felt a bit dizzy and had a cramp in my back that went after a day or two (had slept in a very uncomfy bed) some numbness in legs and strange balance feeling when walking to work. I have had odd feelings in my face this morning, like a small patch of skin is lifting up on my face occasionally and some slight blurring in vision occasionally (although I am shortsighted and can't find my glasses! I have also lost weight recently without trying (unusual for me) am thirsty and urinating alot in fits and starts. I have some nausea and drop in appetite. I have been to the doc and am waiting blood test results. They have said if these are clear due to my family history they will refer me straight to a neuro. I have also taken Kalms and B12 this week and feel slightly less anxious and less symptoms. I did not take them last night and felt panicky when I went to bed and had more symptoms this morning, so am back on them. I notice when I am distracted at work my symptoms drop off, but come back when I am not busy. I am fine at night, when I wake there is nothing there in the morning or during the night. Does this sound similar to MS or anxiety and stress. Any thoughts or similar stories would be grately appreciated. more

Resolved Question: what are these red dots on my upper arms?

They are not spots and are not raised above the skin. On close inspection they look like little bleeds under the skin, like I've been pricked with little needles. They are not uniform in shape and are mostly tiny. I have no other symptoms and generally have good health. They have not appeared anywhere else on my body and do not cause me any discomfort, I just wondered what they are :) more

Resolved Question: girls please, period?

well ive recovered from an eating disorder and at the right weight and i havnt had a period for 2 years and i was wondering when i would get my period. ive had a number of symptoms like dry skin,loss of appetite,depression,emotional outbursts,headache,fatigue and sorry to be full on but i also get the feeling (down there) of dripping but theres nothing there. could this be a sign of my period and if so how long usually is it it to get it after these symptoms? thanxand i feel i bit sikky too more

Resolved Question: Are these symptoms of my Bipolar illness(Please need help)?

Are these symptoms of the Bipolar illness(Please need help)? I am 23 years old and was diagnosed Bipolar a couple of months ago after a spell in hospital. I live in glasgow scotland. Over the last few weeks i have been struggling alot with anxiety and having panic attacks. I am also very nervous and get stressed easily. Something like the mail coming through the letterbox i jump out of my skin. Are these just symtpoms of my illness? Thank you very much more

Resolved Question: Are these symptoms of the Bipolar illness(Please need help)?

I am 23 years old and was diagnosed Bipolar a couple of months ago after a spell in hospital. I live in glasgow scotland. Over the last few weeks i have been struggling alot with anxiety and having panic attacks. I am also very nervous and get stressed easily. Something like the mail coming through the letterbox i jump out of my skin. Are these just symtpoms of my illness? Thank you very much more

Resolved Question: I have Adult ADHD. Can anyone share their experiences?

I was diagnosed with adult ADHD two and a half months ago. I started treatment with my pshychotherapist and psychiatrist but I had to stop treatment soon since I had to go somewhere. I have been someone who has been affected by lots of things while I was growing up. I have low self esteem, difficulty starting things, maintaining friendships and other relationships and lots of other issues. I am depressed and essentially unhappy most of the time. Although at school, I did well I remember having trouble concentrating. I still do. I work in spurts and mostly feel like I have no drive or passion to do anything.Over the past two years my behaviour got worse. I lost many friends because of things I never meant to do and things that I don't even know of. It's only now that I look back and see how it happened. I can't sense danger and if I do; I panic so much that I can't function. I found it very difficult living around people which I did a lot in school and college over the past 10 years and it has left me scarred. I have trouble now trying to get over what has happened and starting afresh which already is a symptom so that makes it a viscious circle. Although I am not that hyperactive I do have trouble listening and talk constantly. Most people find it difficult to believe that there could be something wrong but I know that what I have been hiding deep down inside for as long as I can remember. I have always been trying to become a better person and am willing to even now. I just feel like I have no strength in me to fight myself anymore and to protect myself from everyone around me. (I'm extremely thin skinned and get hurt easily) The list is endless. I was hoping to know of stories that other people have in regard with adult ADHD and how they cope with it. I'm sorry I wrote so much. I just spat everything out. more

Voting Question: Has anyone heard of KP?

its a medical illness but its nothing to do with skin! a few of my husbands family members have it but don't know what the KP stands for or the symptoms except that diet has to be very strict and treatment is about 106 tablets a day! cannot find anything on line so any help will be great! more

Resolved Question: i think i have swine flu!!!!!!!?

well i have all of these What are the symptoms? Feverish illness, sore throat, headache, tiredness and muscle aches. Some people have reported diarrhoea and vomiting. In young children, warning signs include fast or troubled breathing, a bluish skin tone and irritability. exept dioreah... :( will this just be normal flu? also like been dead cold and likee dizzyplease note IM 15 live in england... not been to mexico but some people have swine flu in my area, saw a mask of it on the floor last week. more

Resolved Question: Hook Worm Symptoms? & Do i Have it?

Hey there ive been sick for awhile Now And i think it could Be Hook worm Here Are my Symptoms ... First Offf i started haveing trouble breathing Then After that stopped My stomach Started to feel horrible Pains Burning & I am constently Hungry. I Have lost some weight And muscle mass , my skin looks pale And my scalp is always dry plus my fingers are like white Last but not least my Heart Has started to feel weird like its too big and i have to breath alot for it too keep beating!! Please i am 17 years old and i think ive had these for awhile Getting An endoscopy on the 29th Please No cut and paste Personal experience.No ur an idoit If im paranoid Why do i have these Symptoms? more

Voting Question: concerning my red patch on my leg...again!?

Hi all, ok so i have posted a few questions on this already but a new symptom has come to light this evening. Basically i have a red patch on the back of my leg, i have seen the doctor and he reckoned it was a bruise but was concerned that i was bleeding under the skin.So he sent me for blood tests for a full blood count and coagulation screen, i'm waiting on the results.Well tonight i have a numb, crampy, pins and needles kinda feeling in the leg had it a few hours now and i cant shift it. Earlier i had to sprint up the road to catch a bus thats the only thing i can think of that may have caused this? Or has it something to do with the current situation with my leg. Aren't bruising and leg numbness etc related?just looked up cellulitis, the symptoms dont really match mine :( more

Resolved Question: Do i need to go to my GP or am i overreacting?

i think i might have PCOS i looked on the nhs website and some of the symptoms are acne blotchy or uneven skin irregular periods hair i have all of these my periods are slightly irregular and i have really hairy arms blotchy skin and acne on my face is this just puberty (i am 13 years old) or do i need to check this out x more

Resolved Question: How long does the measles rash last?

Hi my daughter has contracted measles and before anyone jumps on me she is only 10 months so hasn't had her MMR ( have it at 13 months in U.K) she has had the symptoms foe nearly 2 weeks and the rash for 12 days it has faded a lot on her trunk, legs and arms but its now like a mockeled rash on her back and neck where the rash was the worst. Does this sound normal and how long does it take to completely disappear im beginning to think she will never have her lovely skin back to normal, any help or advice would be greatly received more

Resolved Question: might this mean that i have BDD (body dimorphic disorder)?

people which have bdd have these symptoms: Obsessive thoughts about perceived appearance defect. Obsessive and compulsive behaviors related to perceived appearance defect (see section below). Major depressive disorder symptoms. Delusional thoughts and beliefs related to perceived appearance defect. Social and family withdrawal, social phobia, loneliness and self-imposed social isolation. Suicidal ideation. Anxiety; possible panic attacks. Chronic low self-esteem. Feeling self-conscious in social environments; thinking that others notice and mock their perceived defect. Strong feelings of shame. Avoidant personality: avoiding leaving the home, or only leaving the home at certain times, for example, at night. Dependant personality: dependence on others, such as a partner, friend or parents. Inability to work or an inability to focus at work due to preoccupation with appearance. Decreased academic performance (problems maintaining grades, problems with school/college attendance). Problems initiating and maintaining relationships (both intimate relationships and friendships). Alcohol and/or drug abuse (often an attempt to self-medicate). Repetitive behaviour such as constantly applying make up and often applying it quite heavily. Seeing slightly varying image of self upon each instance of observal in mirror/reflective surface i have 13 of these simptoms. here is a list of the things that people with bdd are obsesed with: Skin (73%) Hair (56%) Nose (37%) Weight (22%) Abdomen (22%) Breasts/chest/nipples (21%) Eyes (20%) Thighs (20%) Teeth (20%) Legs (overall) (18%) Body build/bone structure (16%) facial features (general) (14%) Face size/shape (12%) Lips (12%) Buttocks (12%) Chin (11%) Eyebrows (11%) Hips (11%) Ears (9%) Arms/wrists (9%) Waist (9%) Genitals (8%) Cheeks/cheekbones (8%) Calves (8%) Height (7%) Head size/shape (6%) Forehead (6%) Feet (6%) Hands (6%) Jaw (6%) Mouth (6%) Back (6%) Fingers (5%) Neck (5%) Shoulders (3%) Knees (3%) Toes (3%) Ankles (2%) Facial muscles (1%) i am obsesed with 24 of these. i have quite a few of these simptoms but i am not anorexic. most of the people which have it are anorexic. i am confused..do i have it? should i go to a psicologist? what should i do?btw thanx in advance and here is the site where i found all of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_dysmorphic_disorder#Symptoms more

Resolved Question: do I have breast cancer?

I'm fourteen years old and about 4 months ago when I was thirteen I felt this tiny hard lump in the lower part my breast, not near the armpit, but I didn't know if it was a lump because it felt like part of my ribs, and then I felt it again recently and it's gotten really big and hard, and when I press on the place under it it moves up so it's not attached to my flesh. I checked in my armpits and my other breast but there wasn't any more, and I don't have any other symptoms like discharge or weird skin. Is it cancer?? Is it too late to tell someone? Also theres no history of breast cancer in my family but mom had a lump once that wasn't cancer. more

Resolved Question: What are these spots on my body?

I've noticed a few sort of spots on my body. They're not spots exactly, just very small patches of pinky-red skin. My mum said it looked liked chicken pox, but they don't itch at all so it cant be. Also it's not psoriasis as I looked up the symptoms and it's too low key to be that. They're under my armpit, a few on my back, and a couple on my leg. I have no idea what it is. They don't itch or irritate me, they just look a bit odd. PLEASE HELP Im really worried! Thanks x more

Resolved Question: White, scaly skin down below...?

I have thrush which isn't pleasant at all. I have had thrush before and I went to the doctors to make sure everything was ok and i'm fine. Just a bit of womanly nature, how lovely. I have all the normal symptoms from last time...itchy, red, ouch! But I also have noticed, that the skin where you pubic hair is, has slighty white patches, like when you get dry skin on your hands. I've never had this before, it's fine and doesn't hurt or itch. I think it may be because i scratched quite a bit the other day when it was extremely itchy. I think i may have just irritated the skin but im not sure. Has anyone else ever had this? more

Resolved Question: Help, I'm desperate, I think I got PCOS.........?

I'm 15 and I've not started yet. LAthough I got boobs, hair , discharge etc.. for like 7 years and I'm so worried. I got all these symptoms:- . Skin tage / dandruf on scalp .oily skin .spots .paim in abdomin .breathing difficulties when sleeping .nausea and loads more. I'm so worried and I don't know what to do. My doctor won't help me cose I used to be a little bit underweight even though I'm not anymore. I don't know they just won't help me. At the moment I can control all the symptoms and luckily it hasn't made me gain too much weight although I have started to. I'm scared I'll be infertile and never have a period. What should I do? I don't won't to be a hypochondriact? Thanks xx more

Resolved Question: Help please, my zebra finch is eating his foot?!?

Need some help please. I have had my zebra finches for several months now but my male zf appears to have a strange habit of picking his feet/ legs then eating any skin he peeled causing his feet to be very sore, it has already caused his foot to bleed once, thankfully that foot has healed up well now but he has started on his other foot. it appears to be causing him a great amount of pain as he often just sits/stands on his good foot. i'm certain its nothing to do with anything in the cage as he seemed to have this habit since we got him. i have also noticed a spot on his back underneath his feathers. he had been obssesively cleaning that area but i just thought he liked being clean!! any help would be greatly appreciated. i would like to point out that he is not very tame, we are building up trust slowly, so i think trying to pick him up to check these symptons further would cause him a great deal of strees more than he needs. i also have a female zebra finch who doesn't have any of these symptoms and seems healthy, other than now being infertile and unable to lay eggs after a bad eggbinding experience in which it took her 24 painful hours to lay any egg. thanks in advance for any help given. =)he is in with my other female zebra finch. however they aren't too fond of cleaning each other. he has a bath a few days a week but not in his drinking water as thats attacched to the side of the cage and unless he was desperate i dont think he would fit in it. the cage is quite large with plenty of room to fly in and no they dont get let out to flyi don't think he has mites, if he did then my female one would as she lives in the same cage, wouldn't she? more

Resolved Question: Has my dog got the mange?

hes a 4 year old german shepherd with a semi long coat (black and tan )..i noticed today that his skin on his back near the tail has a red scabby look to it and bits of flaky brown skin.....the hair in this area also looks a bit thin...i checked the rest if him and his skin looks normal.just the patch about 8" x 5" in front of his tail......he doesnt seem to have any other symptoms........i am taking him to the vet tommorow but any advice would be helpful.thanks more

Resolved Question: Can doctor rule out crohns without doing biopsies?

do you have to be having a "flare up" to be properly diagnosed ?About two months ago had serious pain in lower right ab,corners of my mouth cracked,dry,dry,skin,chills,very loose bowels followed by constpation,eyes feel sore,swollen,got reapeted "staph"nfections"get itchy little rashes that come and go,had upper endoscopy done found candida in my esophogus,doc told me thats normal,but than asked if i had diabetes???rrrr i am so frustrated,oh ya forgot hair was falling out by handfuls saw three docs till finnaly a derm tested my iron and found very low count,sorry so long but im at a loss ,had colonoscopy done today doc says no crohns,can he know so fast?mom has crohns ,sis too, and brother with symptoms not diagnosed more

Voting Question: Why am i not getting better?

I had a very nasty virus over 2 weeks ago that caused me to have a fever, diarrhoea and bad aches and headache. I took Imodium and the symptoms passed but I still feel really tired and just want to lie down or sleep. I had bad diarrhoea again yesterday and now I'm aching again. I woke this morning with a slightly puffy face and my skin on my face has gone incredibly dry. I am drinking plenty of water so don't believe I am dehydrated. I am getting worried now that I have something more serious but don't have the energy to go and see my GP and will have to wait 2 weeks for an appointment. more