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    • Still urinating frequently
    • HI, I have type 2. My sugars have been: fasting .health.itags.org.100, usual post meal spike about 140 for about 3-4 weeks now. Before that they were out of control (250/350). I'm urinating approximately 15 times a dayalthough, I have noticed each time it's a normal amount, a normal stream, mostl
    • Is Ginseng Bad for HBP?
    • I read that the herb, ginseng, is detrimental for individuals with hypertension. Does anyone know if this is true?
    • i have white spots black spots & blue light in my vision
    • hey guys. i have white spots black spots and blue light in my vision too.my blue light i can see especially when in the dark. It looks like one of those screen savers where the object gets bigger and smaller. hard to describe. I went to a neuro optomologist and he couldnt find anything, i a
    • Pillar Procedure to help sleep apnea... anyone familiar?
    • I heard that there was a new procedure to help people with sleep apnea, called the Pillar procedure, where stiffeners are placed in the soft palate. I'm curious if anyone has had this done and what was the outcome.wb
    • My Journey to a Diagnosis :)
    • Hey guys,Many of you have asked what my story is, and now I have the time to sit down and type it up for you. My journey started when I was 16 years old, when I had a weird paralysis (numbness) that went down my right side and would end in my face leaving me unable to talk. Those episodes would
    • can you rupture a spleen from getting hiccups duri...
    • can you rupture a spleen from getting hiccups during mono?? i'm paranoid...
    • Pats will NOT go 16-0.... (Poll)
    • I saw this because they are obviously going to clinch early. More than likely get home field throughout. Even if they dont get Home field and say the Colts/Pits get it. The Pats along with everyone else that has already clinched will bench most of the starters. When the starters are benched the
    • Anyone stimming on IVF now?
    • HI! :wave: My husband and I are doing our first IVF after nearly 7 years of TTC, chlomid, injections, 2 laproscopic surgeries for endo, lots and lots more injections and 4 failed IUIs, blah blah. :dizzy: Anway! I'm so very excited and I gotomorrow morning for my first IVF follie check
    • EMG test: standard ccs for measurement?
    • In terms of an EMG to determine neuropathy at the elbow, is there a standard centimeter distance normally (or customarily) used? If so, any comments on using 28 cc as against smaller distances?
    • Seizures & Lupus
    • Has anyone on here ever experienced a simple partial seizure? I am just curious what type of seizures generally accompany seizures (if you get seizures with your lupus).
    • Several weird feelings in head
    • I'm a 21 year old male. Since about mid-March I've been experiencing odd sensations in my head. I'd been diagnosed with panic disorder, and also have some type of sinus infection. I get the normal sinus, eye, cheek and forehead pain. But i also get these odd sensations in my head.
    • Sleep Medication?
    • Is there anything I can take to sleep BESIDES Diphenhydramine? It makes me sleep great, but it's antihistamine effects make me feel like crap. I need something that will work for sure.
    • Boil like spot/lump on neck
    • Hi,I am hoping someone, somewhere can put my mind to rest ...In mid-Dec 2004 a spot developed on my neck. I wasn't alarmed as I have got these in the past and they generally clear-up. This one however is still there after some 6-7 weeks now!!? Its not sore at all - just can appear quite red
    • Shin splints?
    • :confused: I have what sounds like shin splints in both of my lower legs. I am not a runner nor do I exercise regularily. I walk where I need to go but lately the pain in both shins is so intense that after about 4 blocks I feel if I take another step that I will start crying. The pain was only
    • are svt's bad? what are they? im having tests...
    • are svt's bad? what are they? im having tests at the moment, the longest mine have lasted so far (if thats what they are) is 35minutes. i get dizziness & left chest pain (around my shoulder/collarbone ares).
    • Evil Drug Companies
    • I feel sorry for those who are still under the impression the drug companies operate with their families' best interests in mind. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/prescription/hazard/Check out: Interview with Michael Elasoff, PhD and http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/sho
    • Stomach "VIRUS" destroying my life
    • I've had the stomach virus on and off for over a week now, and it doesn't seem to go away. One day, I'll feel fine, and the next, I won't be able to get my head out of the toilet. It's affecting my whole life! I've taken sick leave at work, and I can't seem to
    • Im Soooooo excited!
    • This is something I knew would be appreciated in this forum so I figured I'd share. My DP has decided it's time for him to restore!!!! I am thrilled beyond belief as I'm an avid supporter of no-circ. I'm pregnant with babe #4 which we won't find out the sex of until the
    • Soft Tissue Pain Toes
    • Hi All,Strange situation - for the past several weeks I have had pain (tenderness) and swelling in both great toes around the nails. There doesn't appear to be any infection or ingrown nail. Very tender to touch. The pain is in the tissue, not in the joint.Any ideas or suggestions?I'
    • Thoughts on BCAA supplementation during training
    • Just looking for an opinion or two. I've been supplementing with BCAA (Scivation Xtend) for quite some time now DURING my training. I mix them in my water bottle and drink througout my routine.Since going back to Keto a few weeks ago, I have continued this practice with what appears to be n
    • Dental Implants – Your use & treatment - Basically dental implants are a safe & reliable means b
    • Why resort to dental implants?During the course of our lives, the loss of teeth can occur for...highly resistant and strong and have a form similar to a screw. Titanium is used because...the area where the dental implant will be grafted. This can also be filled with biomaterials....
    • Loud Noises make me go insane
    • Is this a phobia or is it because of my ears? I can't be around balloons, western shows (guns) or anything. Can this be due to TMJ? Thanks
    • hey i found this someplace online, i was wondering...
    • hey i found this someplace online, i was wondering you guys think this is good information:"3 month, 13 weeks, 90 days is considered conclusive with HIV testing. Wheather with Orasure, Oraquick, home Access or Blood test 13 weeks is consider conclusive. A 3rd Gen Elisa test is consider encouragi
    • low white & red blood count
    • what does low white and red blood count mean?
    • swollen lymph nodes seeing ENT whats up
    • Hello, I have been seeing an ENT since last december because I have a swollen lymph node under my jaw on the left side. I think its about a 1cm but I don't know for sure, it is not big and doesn't seem to be getting bigger. It has been there since early last year. At first no discomfor
    • Labrynthitis After Flying
    • Please someone out there help me. Every time I fly anywhere I get Labrynthitis which lasts for weeks. Is there anything I can do or take prior to my flight to help with this ?
    • Moisturising without....
    • ...moisturisers. I'm on accutane and so have dry skin but it also looks very dull. However I hate using moisturiser cos it makes my red patches glow something awful. What kind of facial washes/regimes can be used to help moisturise without needing to use a moisturising cream as such?
    • Should I Medicate My Child?
    • I just read an important new book called Should I Medicate My Child?: Sane Solutions for Troubled Kids With - and Without - Psychiatric Drugs by Lawrence H. Diller. Does anyone know this author? I was unaware of his first book Running on Ritalin, which I intend to read next -- I've been t
    • teens who have add/hd
    • okay, so there are a lot of parents on here who have teens with add/hd, so where are all the teens who have it? there should at least be more teens that post about having add/hd! (im not dissing the parents who post about their add/hd child either because i know you guys are just supporting ea
    • Hi. New Alaska mom....
    • Hello everyone. I just found this board. I'm pretty new to MDC and have mostly been posting on the allergy board. I have a 23 month old daughter with multiple food allergies. It's been quite a trip so far! I'm in Juneau and have been somewhat frustrated by the lack of docto