Question 1

my high levels of ggt doctors say is alcohol, but i dont drink, they wont review my head scans or do a ct . is ggt raised in nuero  myotonic dystrophy?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: What is the GGT level? There are many medications that can raise GGT. How much do you weight? Fatty liver is an other cause. If GGT is only minimally elevated and stable and there is good reason to take the medications that my be raising it, that may be okay. See this site for more info.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003458.htm

Question 2

i was wondering if drinking alcohol effects a sore throat?

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Sometimes: Alcohol can irritate the throat - especially if you are drinking a high proof without another beverage mixed in.

Question 3

does drinking alcohol effect your breast milk? smoking as well

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Yes for both: Start with smoking; an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome, add 2-3x incerase in bronchitis& ear infections & other respiratory issues. Add decreased growth & exposure to nicotine in the milk  alcohol decreases milk production & passes in small amounts to baby.Even small amounts are potentially toxic to babies growing brain.At least you are breast feeding, that's good.

Question 4

if a person had a collapsed lung years ago, would drinking alcohol effect it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Moderation  is a good rule!
pneumothorax is not specifically related to alcohol like aspiration, pneumonia.
But if smoking while drinking, that s related!

Question 5

will drinking alcohol effect or damage the womb lining? due for frozen ivf transfer in a week my embryos are already stored at the hospital.

Accepted Answer

No evidence: There are no data (hence no evidence) to say what the direct affect of alcohol on endometrium is; however, the direct effect is likely extremely small. On the other hand, ivf is very important, and common sense would tell you to keep alcohol use limited.

Question 6

what are the results of a dengue patient drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Dengue Fever: Acute Dengue Fever can impair liver function. Hepatic dysfunction can range from mild increases in transaminase levels to severe injury with jaundice and potentially liver failure and death. Adding in alcohol will increase toxicity to liver and may contribute to worsening illness.

Question 7

what amount of alcohol consumption (if any) is safe for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? most of the literature i've found has to do with alcohol abuse; is moderate, occasional drinking safe in any capacity for a symptomatic individual?

Accepted Answer

: As per Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, 2 or less drinks a day  for men &amp; 1 a day for female, is generally okay to have. One drink equals 12 oz beer or 1.5 oz spirit or 5 oz wine. You should not drink if If the person is pregnant or may be pregnant, if you are younger than age 21.
if you have certain medical conditions or are taking certain medications that can interact with alcohol

Question 8

do you think i could join any branch of the military with myotonic dystrophy?

Accepted Answer

No, but thank you: for your interest to serve. That's a tough illness to live with, and you would be stressing your muscles out too much doing excercises even to pass Basic Training, regardless of MOS. If you want to serve, there are jobs in the civilian world with various branches of the government that would try to accommodate your illness if possible. The fed is very open to supporting employees w/ special needs.

Question 9

spinal cord stimulator
i have myotonic dystrophy type 2.  can you tell me if this can be used on a person with md?  pros, cons?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: While your disease process of md may not specifically preclude you from having a spinal cord stimulator placed, the movement disorder you experience may not allow the stimulator to work best in your condition.  The lead may not remain in the optimal spot.  In addition, with problems like cardiomyopathy, this may not be optimal treatment for you.  See a local pain specialist for recommendations.

Question 10

does having myotonic dystrophy make you prone for having a delirium?

Accepted Answer

Myotonic Dystrophy 1: from a mutation at Chromosome 19q13 has widely variable symptoms, It can be associated with a personality profile characterized by avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, passive-aggressive &amp; schizotypic traits. Also depending on  the # of trinucleotide  repeats, a person with MD1 can also have age-dependent deficits in memory, temporal  &amp; frontal lobe functions. See mda.org. for information &amp; resources.

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My high levels of ggt doctors say is alcohol, but i dont drink, they wont review my head scans or do a ct . is ggt raised in nuero myotonic dystrophy?

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I was wondering if drinking alcohol effects a sore throat?

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Does drinking alcohol effect your breast milk? smoking as well

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If a person had a collapsed lung years ago, would drinking alcohol effect it?

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Will drinking alcohol effect or damage the womb lining? due for frozen ivf transfer in a week my embryos are already stored at the hospital.

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What are the results of a dengue patient drinking alcohol?

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What amount of alcohol consumption (if any) is safe for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? most of the literature i've found has to do with alcohol abuse; is moderate, occasional drinking safe in any capacity for a symptomatic individual?

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Do you think i could join any branch of the military with myotonic dystrophy?

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Spinal cord stimulator i have myotonic dystrophy type 2. can you tell me if this can be used on a person with md? pros, cons?

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Does having myotonic dystrophy make you prone for having a delirium?

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