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| rabies | 11/23/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Unfortunately I was bitten by a friends dog on Friday evening which landed me in the ER. The dog ...
A: Antony, Find out if your friend has a certificate of the dog having a rabies shot and when it was, ...
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| Distended stomach | 11/17/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Tina I am 50 with no major medical issues except the following. After meals, even light ones, and ...
A: Terry, you should make an appointment with your doctor and have some tests. The first would be a ...
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| Addison's Disease | 10/29/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I was diagnosed with addison's disease at the age of 16 (12 years ago)vasovagal syncope 2 years ago, ...
A: First off the doctor at the hearing is paid to say exactly what is wanted by the govt to deny you ...
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| or is ruining my life | 10/16/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: For approximately 2-4 years I have noticed a strong odor coming from my body. It is getting to the ...
A: First off, you mention cat scans, exams, and sonograms, but not blood work, has any been done and ...
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| help me | 10/7/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I am Akash once again.Now I get the vaccines as a precaution for,may be if the dog licked any on my ...
A: Akash, usually 14 days is when you see severe symptoms and complete spread is roughly 2 weeks to a ...
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| help me | 10/5/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I am Akash once again.Now I get the vaccines as a precaution for,may be if the dog licked any on my ...
A: The first symptoms are twitching and tingling sensations in the bite or affected area. The other ...
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| Typhus | 10/3/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My wife was diagnosed with typhus and has been taking docycycline for 6 days so far. She has shown ...
A: The problem is that some antibiotics work well on some people but not others, the first one she took ...
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| Typhus | 10/2/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My wife was diagnosed with typhus and has been taking docycycline for 6 days so far. She has shown ...
A: It would depend on the type of typhus she has what treatment would be appropriate, whether it's ...
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| Rabies exposure | 9/29/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I am currently going thru all the vaccinations now. My question is before going to the hospital I ...
A: First off, that had to be very frightening to have a bat not only bit you but stick to your shirt. ...
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| much needed advice | 9/26/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: i am 52 years old and when i was 18 i began having (out of the blue) shortly after i had my son some ...
A: it's scary when you don't know what's wrong and the doctors don't either. Amylase is an isoenzyme. ...
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| long term swelling after Knee Replacement | 9/25/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I had a total knee replacement performed on my left leg on 8-14-08. Now, after over one year, my ...
A: over a year is to the extreme, usually with surgeries the year point is about it for swelling and ...
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| Neuro-muscular problem, progesterone link? | 9/21/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I am a 37 year old woman with endometriosis and also three mild traumatic brain injuries sustained ...
A: I have heard of people allergic to their own hair, bodies, and hormones as well as their partners so ...
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| PLS | 9/20/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I'm wondering if there is any progress being made on my disease. It is Primary Lateral Sclerosis ...
A: Right now the treatment is pretty much for symptoms. Are you on Treatment Baclofen and tizanidine ...
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| transverse myelitis | 9/6/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My husband has been told that he has transverse myelitis but hasnt been told how and why it was ...
A: Transverse myelitis occurs when the body's system attacks its own tissues, it's an auto-immune ...
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| Chronic eye swelling and itching | 9/5/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: For 6 months I have had a problem with ONE eye. The eye itches and the area under that eye is puffy ...
A: I can't be sure but it sounds like blepharitis, which is an irritation or infection of the eyelid. ...
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| cry for help | 8/29/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I was diagnosis with transverse myelitis in march 2006, i was treated in Trinidad where i recovered ...
A: I'm so sorry you've had such problems. With Transverse Myelitis, there is not of treatment ...
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| Any idea | 8/27/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My daughter is 14 months old. She doesn't walk, she doesn't pull up to things, she doesn't "cruise" ...
A: First again I'll say your doctor has done the right thing to refer you. Tay-Sachs Disease, Sialic ...
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| Any idea | 8/27/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My daughter is 14 months old. She doesn't walk, she doesn't pull up to things, she doesn't "cruise" ...
A: I can suggest a few things but it's definitely a central nervous system problem and the referral ...
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| swollen glands in neck / armpits for years. Recently right before miscarriage | 8/20/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I have been having swollen glands in my neck & armpits. They last only a few days, but come in ...
A: It sounds like you have alot going on with your health. There's no way without tests I can even ...
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| Severe itching | 8/19/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I don't know if you're the right person to ask this but I can't find any other category this might ...
A: There's several things it could be. It could really be allergies because high pollen levels and ...
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| Possible rabies exposure | 8/18/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Our dogs almost killed a fox one day last week. They were up to date on there rabies vaccinations ...
A: If you went outside and got another bat bite, you would be wise to get a booster PEP shot. ...
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| Possible rabies exposure | 8/18/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Our dogs almost killed a fox one day last week. They were up to date on there rabies vaccinations ...
A: rabies outside of moisture, water, or saliva can only survive a few hours. Once it's dried it's not ...
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| Possible rabies exposure | 8/18/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Our dogs almost killed a fox one day last week. They were up to date on there rabies vaccinations ...
A: it was the next day you took them to the vet and the saliva got on the cut, they would not have the ...
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| ehlers danlos III vs hypermobility syndrome | 8/16/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I have been diagnosed with HMS, and it is pretty extreme. I have a multitude of other health ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your problems. It seems to be the way with medical professionals dismissing ...
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| Rabies | 8/13/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: Why is hydrophobia a symptom of rabies and what is its significance? Thanks.
A: Hydrophobia in rabies comes from the virus causing the lower jaw and throat muscles to become ...
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| FMF | 8/11/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I am one of the abnormal cases in FMF. I didn't have symptoms until I was around 25 years old, ...
A: Yes you do have a rare disease, I'm only vaguely familiar with it. What happened when you were 25, ...
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| elephantiasis/lymphedema | 8/5/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My husband has elephantiasis. It affects both legs and scrotum. He has lymph fluid leaking from his ...
A: First, what is your hubby's doctor doing to treat his lymphedema? He needs to be referred to a ...
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| Lymphedema | 7/24/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: What a blessing to find you and for you to be so knowledgeable on this subject. I am a 39 year old ...
A: first off, the Tinea Versicolor, why have you had that for 7 years? It's a yeast infection of the ...
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| Keloids | 7/9/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I have had my ears pierced in the past and developed keloids on both ears. They were successfully ...
A: You can get your ears pierced again but you may still find the keloids returning. Basically a ...
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| pof | 7/3/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: my lh and fsh harmone levels are raised.but my other test are normal and there is no family ...
A: POF can create problems conceiving but there are treatments that can help. The usual treatment is ...
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| Meniere's Disease, psoriasis and bipolar | 7/3/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: i think i have Meniere's Disease - when i lay down it feels like there is something swirling around ...
A: Ron, you need to go back to your primary doctor first off, it could be the medications you are on ...
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| Aneurysm | 7/2/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I'm a writer and having trouble with something. Would it be possible to have a completely ...
A: This is a subject close to my heart, my father died in April of an aneurysm that burst. Yes it is ...
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| Rabies Question | 6/28/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I had a possible bat bite and just finished the 5 rabies post exposure shots. Then 19 days after ...
A: If you are exposed again you need 2 booster shots. Each time you come in contact with the virus you ...
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| Do you think it could be Cushings | 6/24/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I have been battling my weight for the past few years, no matter what I do the scale keeps going up. ...
A: What has your doctor said or have you not gone or spoken to the doctor yet? The first thing they ...
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| Rare skin disease | 6/17/2009 | Gena Brumitt Gruschovnik |
Q: She tells me its really rare and i know it bothers her i just want to know what it is and how can i ...
A: Steven - I want to commend you for trying to learn more about your girlfriend's condition. Taking ...
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| PHYSICIAN SPECIALITY | 5/13/2009 | Gena Brumitt Gruschovnik |
Q: I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL DOCTORS WHO ARE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR TRAT A DISEASE THAT MIRRORS ...
A: your doctors should send you to a hospital or clinical specialist to do specific tests (TSH, T3 and ...
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| I know something is wrong! | 5/5/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: My whole life I have been in peak physical condition. I was an internationally competitive athlete ...
A: What blood work was done, can you get a copy of the test results? It sounds like it's endocrine ...
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| Hidradentis suppurativa scars | 4/30/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: is there any known treatment available for hidradentis suppurativa scars? They are rdally noticable ...
A: Usually the treatment is to use steriods, antibiotics, and possibly hormone therapy. In the case of ...
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| Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever | 4/29/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed (through Blood test) with RMSF. I have been on Doxycyclene for 15 ...
A: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a serious infection. It would depend on how long you had it before ...
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| body odor | 4/29/2009 | Tina Budde |
Q: if you have horrible fecal,feet,onion,garlic body odor it maybe a number of things such as digestion ...
A: It can be the sign of many things those you mention, digestion, infection, fungal problems, herpes, ...
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