Question 1

james is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: He may have low blood pressure when standing up (orthostatic hypotension), especially if he is on antihypertensive medication or medication for prostate problem. 
Sugar level of 193 should not cause any symptom except he has lost significant volume because of uncontrolled hyperhyperglycemia which can also cause orthostatic hypotension or exacerbate this adverse effect from the above medications.

Question 2

started peeing alot at 1 am...had j&j vaccine last saturday i see clots and pink in toilet water. am in no pain but continue to  run to bathroom every 2 hours...i ate cabbage and corn beef meal 2 days in row mary edsell from st james ny 11803?

Accepted Answer

: This is not related to your vaccine. Pl ss a urologist ASAP.

Question 3

i just realized the bottom of the bread i jate was all moldy. i couldn't taste it because i put peanut butter on it. could this make me sick?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Although it is not a good idea to eat anything moldy (except perhaps cheese), it is unlikely that you will get sick from eating a slice of moldy bread. Although many molds may produce a mycotoxin, they are not always harmful to people and the amount is usually too low to cause toxic side effects.

Question 4

i have juvenile myoclonic epilepsy but i often find myself staring off into space as well. is that common with jme or not?

Accepted Answer

Yes: part of JME is having myoclonic jerks, absent seizure and tonic clinic seizures. You need to make sure you are following up with neurologist to help monitor your seizures

Question 5

what does my hatial hernia, lung vertibra not functioning properly, virus affecting my muscles, and sharp pains in my lower back and right side of abdomanen all jave in common? been getting tests done, yet no outcome yet? pains and tired constantly.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis : You need to allow The physician who ordered the tests to take the results and along with your history,clinal and clinical findings come up with the correct diagnosis

Question 6

i'm 18 and a female. hands move on own, can hold hand out and it jumps around. muscle twitches in face are also common, as well as in legs. need answer before appointment in dec. please help?

Accepted Answer

: Tremors may be caused  in many  ways. You need a complete examination and the required tests to determine the diagnosis Good Luck

Question 7

how common is the cold?

Accepted Answer

Over 1000 viruses: Very very very common. It is now known that there over 1000 different viruses which cause the common cold. A child in day-care/school is estimated to be "sick" about 60 days/year--yes, 60 days. This means 1 out of 6 days--vast majority of these sick days are from common colds. As we get older, we build up immunity and the frequency lessens. If u have recurrent colds, consult doc.  Good luck.

Question 8

is common sense really common?

Accepted Answer

Thought provoking: But not in any way medical - not even really psychological. Take it to a social commentary blog site - you'll have better results.

Question 9

what are common vocal problems?

Accepted Answer

A #: Speech problems can include lisps, stuttering, mutism, cluttering, dysprosody, apraxia and dysarthrias.

Question 10

how common is childhood limping?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: When learning to walk, children use a strange gait that develops into a normal one over time. Some children are born with foot or leg deformities that also correct over time. However, children are more prone to injury, such as fracture, in general. They also are prone to other conditions such as septic joints and transient synovitis. Please see a doctor for further evaluation.

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James is a 68yr old man with diabetes 220pounds and 5.11 , today when he stands hes dizzy and loses his motion as well, his sugar is 193, what could this be?

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Started peeing alot at 1 am...had j&j vaccine last saturday i see clots and pink in toilet water. am in no pain but continue to run to bathroom every 2 hours...i ate cabbage and corn beef meal 2 days in row mary edsell from st james ny 11803?

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I just realized the bottom of the bread i jate was all moldy. i couldn't taste it because i put peanut butter on it. could this make me sick?

A member asked:

I have juvenile myoclonic epilepsy but i often find myself staring off into space as well. is that common with jme or not?

A member asked:

What does my hatial hernia, lung vertibra not functioning properly, virus affecting my muscles, and sharp pains in my lower back and right side of abdomanen all jave in common? been getting tests done, yet no outcome yet? pains and tired constantly.

A member asked:

I'm 18 and a female. hands move on own, can hold hand out and it jumps around. muscle twitches in face are also common, as well as in legs. need answer before appointment in dec. please help?

A member asked:

How common is the cold?

A member asked:

Is common sense really common?

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What are common vocal problems?

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How common is childhood limping?

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