Question 1

possible overdose on 12 vistiral and lispitor 6 he will not let us call for help.

Accepted Answer

Call 911: Call 911 now! it is your responsibility as a friend to call the ambulance and police so that he can get treatment for his suicide attempt.

Question 2

what tests for stroke can we do at home before we call for help?

Accepted Answer

Home: Testing for stoke: head ache, weakness or numbness on one side, slurred speech can be reversed with urgent intervention...Do not waste precious time at home...Go to the er.

Question 3

what are some places in the u.s. you can call for help when you have aids?

Accepted Answer

AIDS CLINICS: You can call the nearest medical school affiliated hospital for aids clinic
or call your local health department and they will provide you the information.

Question 4

couple of minutes ago had light headedness and blurred vision. should i call for help?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Do you have any other diseases, -- diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease.  Did you take any new prescription/non prescription medication.  Did you skip a meal.  Ae you coming down with a cold.  All of these things can lead to a minor case of lightheadedness.  If you have weakness, numbness of an extremity, difficulty speaking, you should be evaluated immediately.

Question 5

i had horrible gas pains in the night, felt really awful, and then called for help. i asked for the light to be turned on, but it was already on. i had lost 100% of my vision and most of my hearing. both slowly came back over the next 5 min. see doc?

Accepted Answer

: You had a vasovagal or reflex syncope in which the heart slows or blood vessels dilate.The blood pressure drops and less blood flows to the brain and you feel fainting, blinded and not hearing temporarily. It goes away in few min Laying down. Be sure to be well hydrated always.If it becomes frequent, see your PCP.

Question 6

is this sleep paralysis? every couple of months, when trying to fall asleep or waking up, i feel paralyzed for a few minutes. i also hallucinate and i feel like i'm being pinned. i try to call for help but i can't. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes this may be sleep paralysis but a full work up should be done by a sleep specialist to rule out other issues.

Sleep paralysis is simply a sign that your body is not moving smoothly through the stages of sleep. Rarely is sleep paralysis linked to deep underlying psychiatric problems.

The following is taken from web md:

what is sleep paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During these transitions, you may be unable to move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people may also feel pressure or a sense of choking. Sleep paralysis may accompany other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is an overpowering need to sleep caused by a problem with the brain's ability to regulate sleep.
When does sleep paralysis usually occur?

Sleep paralysis usually occurs at one of two times. If it occurs while you are falling asleep, it's called hypnagogic or predormital sleep paralysis. If it happens as you are waking up, it's called hypnopompic or postdormital sleep paralysis.
What happens with hypnagogic sleep paralysis?

As you fall asleep, your body slowly relaxes. Usually you become less aware, so you do not notice the change. However, if you remain or become aware while falling asleep, you may notice that you cannot move or speak.
What happens with hypnopompic sleep paralysis?

During sleep, your body alternates between rem (rapid eye movement) and nrem (non-rapid eye movement) sleep. One cycle of rem and nrem sleep lasts about 90 minutes. Nrem sleep occurs first and takes up to 75% of your overall sleep time. During nrem sleep, your body relaxes and restores itself. At the end of nrem, your sleep shifts to rem. Your eyes move quickly and dreams occur, but the rest of your body remains very relaxed. Your muscles are "turned off" during rem sleep. If you become aware before the rem cycle has finished, you may notice that you cannot move or speak.

Who develops sleep paralysis?

Up to as many as four out of every 10 people may have sleep paralysis. This common condition is often first noticed in the teen years. But men and women of any age can have it. Sleep paralysis may run in families. Other factors that may be linked to sleep paralysis include:

a lack of sleep
    a sleep schedule that changes
    mental conditions such as stress or bipolar disorder
    sleeping on the back
    other sleep problems such as narcolepsy or nighttime leg cramps
    use of certain medications
    substance abuse

how is sleep paralysis diagnosed?

If you find yourself unable to move or speak for a few seconds or minutes when falling asleep or waking up, then it is likely you have isolated recurrent sleep paralysis. Often there is no need to treat this condition. However, check with your doctor if you have any of these concerns:

you feel anxious about your symptoms
    your symptoms leave you very tired during the day
    your symptoms keep you up during the night

your doctor may want to gather more information about your sleep health by doing any of these things:

ask you to describe your symptoms and keep a sleep diary for a few weeks
    discuss your health history, including any known sleep disorders or any family history of sleep disorders
    refer you to a sleep specialist for further evaluation
    conduct overnight sleep studies or daytime nap studies to make sure you do not have another sleep disorder

how is sleep paralysis treated?

Most people need no treatment for sleep paralysis. Treating any underlying conditions such as narcolepsy may help if you are anxious or unable to sleep well. These treatments may include the following:

improving sleep habits -- such as making sure you get six to eight hours of sleep each night
    using antidepressant medication to help regulate sleep cycles
    treating any mental health problems that may contribute to sleep paralysis
    treating any other.

Question 7

how long will my 74 year old father live with sclc metastic to brain with immobility set in before he called for help?  doing 15 radiations

Accepted Answer

Less then 6 months: The prognosis for small cell lung cancer metastatic to the brain is typically poor. Most patients live less then 2 months, though it can significantly vary depending on performance status, extent of disease (is it metastatic to the liver or bones), tolerance to therapy including brain radiation, then response to chemotherapy.

Question 8

my 74 year old father has  stage four sclc metastic to multiple areas of the brain.  he didn't call for help until he was immobile. doc says 2 months?

Accepted Answer

It is just a guess..: I am sorry to hear of father being so ill. Based on the info your provided, he is indeed quite ill--the condition is very advanced and treatments won't be easy. When a doc provides a "time-to-live" is only an estimate based on similar conditions of other patients he/she had seen or reported in the literature. He may survive longer or shorter. Best is work with his doc and make plans. Good luck.

Question 9

sudden pain nausea sweating and disorientation when sitting on toilet,felt faint and the need to call for help no straining, not vaso vagal.

Accepted Answer

Near-syncope: It sounds like defecation syncope or near-syncope, which is a variation of vaso-vagal syncope. You should make an appt with your primary care doctor for evaluation. You can go to local ER for evaluation for more immediate attention also.

Question 10

went to er for abdominal pain. they found low density lesion 1.2 cm on right hectic lobe by ct is this bad and who should i call for help primary?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The liver lesion will have to be further investigated with an ultrasound and possibly MRI depending on appearance and best to coordinate will be your primary care doc as you suggest.

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Possible overdose on 12 vistiral and lispitor 6 he will not let us call for help.

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What tests for stroke can we do at home before we call for help?

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What are some places in the u.s. you can call for help when you have aids?

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Couple of minutes ago had light headedness and blurred vision. should i call for help?

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I had horrible gas pains in the night, felt really awful, and then called for help. i asked for the light to be turned on, but it was already on. i had lost 100% of my vision and most of my hearing. both slowly came back over the next 5 min. see doc?

A member asked:

Is this sleep paralysis? every couple of months, when trying to fall asleep or waking up, i feel paralyzed for a few minutes. i also hallucinate and i feel like i'm being pinned. i try to call for help but i can't. what should i do?

A member asked:

How long will my 74 year old father live with sclc metastic to brain with immobility set in before he called for help? doing 15 radiations

A member asked:

My 74 year old father has stage four sclc metastic to multiple areas of the brain. he didn't call for help until he was immobile. doc says 2 months?

A member asked:

Sudden pain nausea sweating and disorientation when sitting on toilet,felt faint and the need to call for help no straining, not vaso vagal.

A member asked:

Went to er for abdominal pain. they found low density lesion 1.2 cm on right hectic lobe by ct is this bad and who should i call for help primary?

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