| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| suffer from Rabies fear | 7/2/2007 | Tina |
Q: We here (China ) many persons suffer from Rabies fear from certain reasons. Many persons were ...
A: Over in the United States many places have made it a law that pets such as dogs or cats must be ...
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| webbing in the throat | 6/30/2007 | Tina |
Q: what causes web like matter to form in the throat which must be removed by laser surgery. symptoms ...
A: I need a little more information, Noonan Syndrome is characterized by neck webbing, sunken chest ...
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| transverse myelitis | 6/29/2007 | Tina |
Q: ) i have been dx with transverse myelitis since march 2007 i was in a car accident in feb 2007 ...
A: Myelin is compromised of a fatty substance that protects nerve endings by surrounding them. When ...
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| transverse myelitis | 6/26/2007 | Tina |
Q: ) i have been dx with transverse myelitis since march 2007 i was in a car accident in feb 2007 ...
A: I'm glad the spinal tap came out good, I did see they did one but wasn't sure what they were looking ...
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| transverse myelitis | 6/26/2007 | Tina |
Q: ) i have been dx with transverse myelitis since march 2007 i was in a car accident in feb 2007 ...
A: GREETINGS, First off, did they test any of your spinal fluid? The trauma could have caused this to ...
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| Guinea Worm Disease | 6/10/2007 | Tina |
Q: I have some questions regarding Guinea worm disease, and hope to find some answers here. Some web ...
A: first off I hope you aren't infected with the disease. It is also called Dracunculiasis, and mainly ...
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| APS/Addison's Disease | 6/6/2007 | Tina |
Q: I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome (Hughes' syndrome). During my third miscarriage, my ...
A: Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Do you have primary APS or secondary, and have you been tested ...
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| Protein B (SP-B) Deficiency | 5/30/2007 | Tina |
Q: Can you tell me if there is currently any treatment options, for this condition? I can only assume a ...
A: Before I answer further, give me a little more history. Does your brother have any allergies, heart ...
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| what do i have | 5/28/2007 | Tina |
Q: I have been told it's brachial plexus by one doctor, But other doctors just blow by it and say there ...
A: you can also try Catholic Charities, they do counselling and it's a sliding scale, free most times ...
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| what do i have | 5/28/2007 | Tina |
Q: I have been told it's brachial plexus by one doctor, But other doctors just blow by it and say there ...
A: Hmm never heard of a scale before but I'd advise you to go to a counselor, psychologist because of ...
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| what do i have | 5/28/2007 | Tina |
Q: I have been told it's brachial plexus by one doctor, But other doctors just blow by it and say there ...
A: It is possible they are both damaged and it just took some time for the true extent of both areas to ...
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| what do i have | 5/28/2007 | Tina |
Q: I have been told it's brachial plexus by one doctor, But other doctors just blow by it and say there ...
A: this is out of my field, probably a neurology expert could answer better than me. I cannot ...
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| Harlequin babies | 5/12/2007 | Tina |
Q: conditions/features, treatments....through your knowledge, websites, other organizations, or ...
A: It's a very rare disorder with an incidence of 1 in 300.000 births dating back to the 1750's. These ...
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| fibrous dysplasia | 5/8/2007 | Tina |
Q: My daughter has fibrous dysplasia in the sphenoid sinus and skull base. Recently there is some soft ...
A: This is outside my field to tell you all the complications because I'm not a surgeon, but I will ...
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| what could happen if you are hanged up side down | 5/2/2007 | Tina |
Q: My son was hanged up side down by some students and left alone . I was the risk heath wisw that he ...
A: I'm really sorry that happened to him. It could have put him at risk because of the circulation ...
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| what could happen if you are hanged up side down | 5/2/2007 | Tina |
Q: My son was hanged up side down by some students and left alone . I was the risk heath wisw that he ...
A: That would depend on how long he was hung upside down, how he was hung like by his feet with tight ...
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| Illness or stress? Confused | 4/7/2007 | Tina |
Q: I know tht you can't diagnose, in fact nor can my own doctors,that is the confusing thing. I had a ...
A: I think you have a couple things going on, the hormonal imbalances are still occuring from having ...
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| pricking | 3/21/2007 | Tina |
Q: Good night, doctor I don't know If I'd chosen the right specialist, but you can tell me if I didn't. ...
A: when you say blood tests, have they just done a general one or one that shows specifics for liver ...
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| pricking | 3/20/2007 | Tina |
Q: Good night, doctor I don't know If I'd chosen the right specialist, but you can tell me if I didn't. ...
A: First off I'm not a doctor so i can't diagnose but I can give my opinion based on experience and ...
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| a childhood disease? | 3/16/2007 | Tina |
Q: when she was 10 days old in 1981 my mother noticed a lump in back of her calf. she was taken to ...
A: Yes, they can become tangled and wind up in a ball like shape. The superficial leg veins can become ...
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| a childhood disease? | 3/16/2007 | Tina |
Q: when she was 10 days old in 1981 my mother noticed a lump in back of her calf. she was taken to ...
A: this is a little outside my area, I deal with lymphatic problems not veins but I'll try to give an ...
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| arm sleeve | 3/6/2007 | Tina |
Q: I am constantly tugging to keep up the compression arm sleeve. I have the extra long one, yet it is ...
A: That is a problem alot of us have and Juzo has come out with a Juzo roll on adhesive that is kind to ...
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| myelodysplastic syndroms | 1/30/2007 | Tina |
Q: For 18 months wife's platelets dropping from 25. Hit 9 a week ago.On prednisone back up to 30 but ...
A: I'm sorry your wife isn't feeling very good. This is outside my expertise but last night I spent ...
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| fifths disease | 12/20/2006 | Tina |
Q: is it also known as infantago?, i don't know if that is the correct spelling or not... sorry.
A: This is a outside my area of expertise but fifths disease is also called erythema infectiosum. It's ...
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| Ill's (ill's) disease | 12/10/2006 | Tina |
Q: I have a friend that claims to have a rare disease he calls "Ill's disease". He says it is similar ...
A: My specialty is lymphatic and lymphedema disorders, but I do have some knowledge of hepatitis. ...
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| scary and baffling illnes | 10/19/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: Beckett, My husband started having pain in his groin area about three and one half months ago. ...
A: If it's ok, I'd like to ask a few questions. 1. What was the original pain in the groin like? Was ...
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| DECLINING HEALTH WITH NORMAL LAB RESULTS | 10/18/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: I've always had excellent health till about april 1998.I was 16 when I started to develop a feeling ...
A: If it's ok with you, I'd like to take a little more time to consider the information you have given ...
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| mcardle disease | 9/30/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: can i be medical boarded out of the active duty military if i have mcardle disease?
A: I'm afraid I can't answer this question - my knowledge of military medical boards is not sufficient ...
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| Unknown cause? | 9/11/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: Today I had the enlarged lymph nodes removed/biobsy, i should get the results in about ten days. I ...
A: I'm very sorry for not getting back to you sooner - briefly, I was involved in a car accident and ...
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| Unknown cause? | 9/7/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: Sir, in response: 1. Have you experienced increased thirst or increased urination? No pain in ...
A: I've got a couple of ideas about what might be the problem here, but remember that I cannot diagnose ...
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| Unknown cause? | 9/2/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: Sir ant help woul db a god sent, I am a 24yr old male. I am in excellent athletic shape and have no ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about all of the problems you're having, I was hoping you could give me a little ...
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| Hanging Upside Down | 8/22/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: I am writing a story about a man who hangs upside down for a long period of time. There are several ...
A: This is a very interesting question! Not the usual sort of thing I come across at all - your story ...
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| nephritis & crooked teeth? | 8/22/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: I was reading a book about a girl who had nephritis when she was young, in about 1910. The doctor ...
A: Your question is very interesting. Nephritis is quite an outdated term used to describe a condition ...
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| West Nile Virus | 8/7/2006 | Sam Beckett |
Q: Sir, I know his symptoms were and I quote "terrible headaches, stiff neck and many others." Stiff ...
A: From what you've told me I suspect your nephew may be suffering from what is known as postmeningitis ...
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| regarding machado-joseph disease | 5/14/2003 | albert de vries |
Q: I am a writer who is looking for information. A character in a story I am writing is afflicted with ...
A: The carracter you choose is to young to be affected in his mobility and speech. because the ...
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| spiercontracties | 1/15/2003 | albert de vries |
Q: Afgaande op uw naam ga ik er even van uit dat u nederlandstalig bent. Hier mijn vraag: sinds ruim ...
A: Ik weet er iets van het is een ongecontroleerde en onwillige beweging van de spieren ook wel genoemd ...
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| fifths disease | 5/24/2001 | not available |
Q: Do you know of this disease? Appears as an under the skin rash...flushed cheeks in children...What ...
A: Erythemia infectiosum ( fifth disease ) rash starts on the cheeks and spreads to the arms, legs and ...
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| sickle cell | 5/5/2001 | not available |
Q: Could you tell me the difference between sickle cell carrier, "sickle cell trait", and one who ...
A: Sickle cell trait is a milder form of the disease with red blood cells containing normal and ...
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| alternative treatment for recurrent abdominal adhesions | 4/30/2001 | not available |
Q: I have severe recurrent abdominal adhesions. Is there any treatment for this without surgery? I ...
A: I am sorry that I have to tell you that no, there is no "cure" for abdominal adhesions. They come ...
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| info on this myastheniagravis | 4/14/2001 | not available |
Q: yes ineed some info on this diease i dont know if this is the right spelling myastheniagravis ...
A: I sent you a reply in another form, but I can tell that you are quite worried about this disease. ...
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