Question 1

could it be a lyme borreliosis even though i never saw a tick or bite mark that is visible?

Accepted Answer

Rarely,but yes: Most cases of Lyme disease from tick bite start with skin lesions of some sort from target lesions to various rashes, but it is possible to either not notice small rashes or develop it later when a temporal association is not obvious. It then requires careful history of environment exposure, apparent prototypical skin lesions and blood testing.

Question 2

can you detect spirochete infections(leptospirosis, borreliosis, syphilis) via blood culture tests?  if not, why?

Accepted Answer

Spirochaetes: These organisms are exceptionally difficult, if not impossible, to grow in artificial media. They can be diagnosed by special stains, serologically by antibody formation, and in some instances by detection of antigens by nuclear protein detection.

Question 3

why should i get a chronicity scan?

Accepted Answer

If carrying twins: Twins may or may not be at risk of the blood vessels from which they get nutrition and oxygen from the mother being shared.  This sort of scan is intended to help determine that.  If there is such sharing then there is risk of a "twin-twin transfusion" that can cause severe problems, usually for the baby that receives too much blood.

Question 4

i want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

Accepted Answer

: The pain is probably coming from the area described and you should see your doc or an orthopod

Question 5

is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

Accepted Answer

Rising crp: Such a rise in crp levels point to an inflammatory process, but I would feel that the myeloproliferative bone marrow disorder or the myelodysplasia would show very active myeloid activity with marked rising white blood cell count and progressive anemia to raise crp to those levels. I would be concerned about an underlying infectious process. However, your hematologist is best qualified to answer.

Question 6

treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

Accepted Answer

The : The most recent peer-reviewed fda approved treatment for glaucoma is the minimally invasive surgery canaloplasty.  Essentially, this surgery is like angioplasty for the eye as it uses a catheter to dilate the natural drainage system.  Three year results have recently been published and are objectively impressive when compare to other glaucoma treatments.

More information can be found about canaloplasty through the iscience website www.Canaloplasty.Com or by googling "new glaucoma treatments".

Question 7

what is the frequency of chronic prostatitis among men in their 30's?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Prostatitis is very common in men in their 30s. Treatment consists of antibiotics daily for 3 to 4 weeks.

Question 8

can status migranous last months ? chronic daily headache with spells where pain ramps up and in severe pain 24/7 untill eventually it breaks . always find it hard to believe can last so long as its normally just my everyday pain increasing?

Accepted Answer

: I'm not quite sure you're experiencing migraine headaches. Muscle contraction tension headaches are a more likely cause of continual headaches like yours. You need diagnostic clarity.  I recommend that you consult a neurologist for accurate diagnosis &amp; proper treatment options. Any appropriate testing will be done. You may be referred for stress management therapy depending upon the findings.

Question 9

what is a chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

6 months: Pain that lasts more than 3-6 months.

Question 10

i live n chronic pain 24?

Accepted Answer

Pain Management: Hello:

please make an appointment with a pain management specialist who can diagnose the cause of your pain and create a treatment plan to relieve or reduce the pain.

Best regards:

mark reed, dpm
www.Footpain.Org.

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Why should i get a chronicity scan?

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I want to the er last night with back pain they did a x-ray and sent me home b4 the x-rays came back. i got the results on my portal its say superior endplate compression deformities at t12 and l1, uncertain chronicity. what dose this mean?

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Is it likely that the chronicity of overlap myeloproliferative-myelodysplastic disorder would by itself cause this rising crp (30.5 mg/l 37.8; 54.3 ; 66.0; 110.0; 126.9; 148.5; 89.6; & 147.3)? it will be investigated bit i still desire an opinion now

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Treated w/laser glaucoma open angle, unsuccessful. now on xalatan generic and timoptic (timolol). is there any new treatment? 83 y.o. male w/ open angle glaucoma; 40 years chronicity. reccomendation?

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What is the frequency of chronic prostatitis among men in their 30's?

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Can status migranous last months ? chronic daily headache with spells where pain ramps up and in severe pain 24/7 untill eventually it breaks . always find it hard to believe can last so long as its normally just my everyday pain increasing?

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What is a chronic pain?

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I live n chronic pain 24?

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