About 5 years ago I was hospitalized for several weeks after my perforated appendix went undiagnosed for 2 weeks. I had emergency surgery to clear the resulting abscess and was hospitalized to recover and for treatment of my sepsis.
Anyway, since a few months after my hospitalization, whenever I stand for several minutes without moving much–particularly [...]
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Legs purple, red and itchy when standing
Saturday, November 15th, 2008Lymphedema Treatment
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Lymphedema Treatment
Lymphedema treatment options vary according to the severity of the symptoms, in addition to the seriousness of the fibrosis of the limb in question. Fibrosis is the accumulation of hard tissue in the area which is affected. There are a number of therapies that are used as a lymphedema treatment . A [...]
High triglyceride levels
Sunday, October 26th, 2008I am wondering if there is any treatment for patients with high triglycerides (typically 300-500) that do not respond to traditional medicines. I have been under the care of a specialist who has advised me that there’s nothing else he can do for me. I have seen ads for over the counter treatments like [...]
Continue readingEating disorder and low hemoglobin level
Monday, October 20th, 2008I got results back from my blood tests today and my hemoglobin was 11.1 and my hemocrit was 33%. I had the blood test last Tuesday the 7th, but about a week or 2 before that I was able to give blood with a hemoglobin level of 12.6. What could be a cause in [...]
Continue readingHigh blood sugar caused by Warfarin?
Monday, October 20th, 2008I have been taking coumadin (well the generic which is warafin) for almost 3 yrs on and off. I just started back on them approximatley 2 wks ago. I am 26 yrs old and on them for 4 dvt and 1 blood clot in the lung. Anyways…A couple days ago out of curiosity I did [...]
Continue readingDeep Venous Trombosis Symptoms DVT
Thursday, March 1st, 2007Can anyone clarify me on whether there are differences in the kind of leg pain felt in DVT and simple muscle pain? I tried looking it up but the data varies. In one site it said that pain in DVT is felt when you flex. (So that means no aches when you’re just standing?) And [...]
Continue readingTriathlon and Cardiac ECHO findings
Monday, January 22nd, 2007I had an ECHO done about 2 years ago… it found that I had trace/mild pulmonary regurgitation. Cardiologist reports that it is a normal finding and that it will likely never cause me any issues. I am currently training for my first triathlon. Is it possible that this could limit my performance [...]
Continue readingFamily History of Cancer - Colon Cancer
Tuesday, January 9th, 2007My father passed away on 9/30 of colon cancer, we were really close and I am depressed but getting out of it. I am on Lorazepam for the anxiety. Since his death I have had a little discomfort almost right on the bottom part of the left rib. If I stand or lay down absolutely [...]
Continue readingSide Effects of Verapamil, Constipation, Abdominal Discomfort
Friday, January 5th, 2007My doctor put me on Calan a few months ago because I have been diagnosed with Right Ventricular Ectopy and Mitral Valve Prolapse. The pharmacy gave me the generic form called Verapamil. Since I began taking this medication I have gained weight and I have had problems with constipation and upper abdominal discomfort. [...]
Continue readingChronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms or Something Else?
Wednesday, December 27th, 2006I was hoping you could give me advice with regards to a series of symptoms that nobody has been able to explain, despite my seeing many doctors and having many tests.
It all started when I was 12 when I woke up randomly with back pain. I’m pretty active, so I wrote it off as overdoing [...]
