Question 1

once on medication, do herpes 1 genital herpes get worse before it gets better? i started the medication once the lesions were already there. i

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It is best to treat: herpes when initial symptoms (before blisters appear) like burning, itching, pain starts, then it shortens the course and can prevent the blisters from forming. Once lesions are present, taking pills may only shorten blister duration by a day or two

Question 2

tongue lesions for 3+ months, heal somewhat only to get worse again. at times surrounded by white. individual taste buds seem swollen often. there is a ridge at the tip of my tongue. lacy red color under skin mainly stomach which comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

Several causes: Tongue lesions can be due to fungal/yeast infections, vitamin deficiencies, underlying disease, medications, allergies.  Might be best to see Dr in person or on video, may need some basic lab work. If your diet has not been balanced, taking a good multiple vitamin could help (try for a full month), plus eating a balanced diet including fruits &amp; vegetables, whole grains, dairy, &amp; proteins

Question 3

what makes your eyesight get worse?

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Myopia/ presbyopia: Progressive myopia is in the genetic makeup. Nothing has been shown to stop the progression. You are of the age when near vision gets blurry, this is called presbyopia and is treated with reading glasses or bifocals.

Question 4

what is worse gettin kicked in the balls or pregnancy?

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Hmm!: That might be hard to answer since no one who has ever been pregnant has been kicked in the balls. No one who has been kicked in the balls has ever been pregnant. My guess is that testicular trauma is very painful. There may be large stretches during pregnancy when a woman feels just fine.

Question 5

does fibromyalgia get worse?

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No: It is not a progressive disease and it is never fatal. See the excellent information on the www.Arthritis.Org website.

Question 6

does paget's disease get worse?

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Sometimes: But paget's disease of bone is often self-limited. On the other hand, paget's disease of the breast can certainly get worse!

Question 7

does nystagmus get worse with age?

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Nystagmus and age: Nystagmus is usually a result of some other condition. If heat condition gets worse and cannot be treated, it will get worse.

Question 8

does dystonia get worse over time?

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Depends: Dystonia is a neurologic syndrome characterized by sustained involuntary muscular activity producing sustained, abnormal and repetitive muscle contractions causing twisting movements, abnormal posture and functional disability. There are many different types and causes with different prognoses. Some remit, some stay the same and others get worse.

Question 9

will my rosacea get worse with age?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Rosacea is a common, chronic,   acne-like skin condition that affects adults, and its symptoms tend to come and go. Rosacea triggers include alcohol, hot or spicy foods, emotional stress, and  increased temperature or exposure to sun. It can be a troubling condition, but there are effective medical treatments available.

Question 10

why does my oab get worse over time?

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Time for exercise: Hopefully you are on mediciation I advise Kegal maneuvers- tightening and relaxing the vaginal floor, will also strenghten the bladder neck. Squezzing buttocks together for 20-30 seconds and then reoease will not only help your bladder, but improve your sex life too!

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Once on medication, do herpes 1 genital herpes get worse before it gets better? i started the medication once the lesions were already there. i

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