Question 1

i went for blood tests and had rubella igg antibody positive. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Vaccination.: A rubella IgG antibody would mean that you received the MMR vaccine, and that you produced IgG antibody to it, ensuring long term immunity.

Question 2

what is rubella igg antibody?  it's on the standard blood tests panel for pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Infection response: Rubella, or any, igg antibody, is your body's response to exposure to an infection, such as a bacteria or virus (antigen).  A positive result means you have immunity and do not need a booster.

Question 3

i know that alcohol effects inr but does it have the same effect on blood thinness? if my inr was low could i take a shot to counteract anygreenstaken

Accepted Answer

Depends: The INR is a measure of how thin your blood is.  When alcohol effects your INR it is causing your blood to become more thin. A low INR means that your blood is thicker. A high INR means your blood is thinner. If your INR is too low i.e. Too thick i.e. Not anticoagulated, then there are treatment options to anticoagulate including an injectable medications. You should discuss  with your doctor.

Question 4

how to reduce sugar in blood. fasting result was 142(70-110). no previous symptoms or family history. alcohol effect?can i control it without medicine

Accepted Answer

Needs attention. : A fasting blood sugar 125 or higher on two occasions indicates diabetes. Biggest contributor is overweight. Weight loss through a low calorie, low carb, low alcohol diet plus vigorous aerobic exercise can dramatically reduce glucose. Any lifestyle program has to be sustained lomg-term. Eventually you may need medications. Metformin and januvia (sitagliptin) are safe and effective.

Question 5

would alcohol effect rpr or eia syphilis blood test? consumed over 36+ hours prior. can it create a false negative?

Accepted Answer

No effect, no worry: Alcohol has no effect on these or any other blood tests for infection. No worries -- your negative results are reliable.

Question 6

does alcohol effect blood sugar or does the sugar or carbs in a drink of wine, beer or other for type2 diabetes. med controlled and bs is 4.3 mmol morning high is 6.8?

Accepted Answer

Use infrequently: Yes, Alcohol does affect blood sugar. Certain wines and beers can contain large amounts of sugar and cause a blood sugar spike. It is like any other food/drink. Occasional small amounts are allowed, but not recommended for frequent use. The goal of diabetes care is to prevent blood sugar spikes. Proper diet, meds/insulin and exercise can all contribute to keeping blood sugar from spiking.

Question 7

bent down while taking shower picking up rag and when lifted scrapped my lower back on the faucet drawing blood. i immediately used a alcohol pad and triple antibiotic on, but was curious if that was enough and what bacteria may be present?

Accepted Answer

: Put  bandaid on it and it should heal in a few days. If you see redness around the injured area, the site is painful, there is pus at the site or you get fever, see a doctor.

Question 8

is being positive for rubella antibody bad?

Accepted Answer

No: This means you are immune to rubella  most people received a vaccine in childhood.  This is why you are immune to rubella.  Very few people actually get rubella these days.

Question 9

i got tested for rubella antibodies for routine ob:so what is it?

Accepted Answer

German measles: Ob's routinely screen for issues that may cause problems for your pregnancies. German measles ( rubella) is a brief illness that is known to cause miscarriage, fetal damage ( deafness, blindness, major organ damage). Ob's want to know if you (& baby) are at risk of this problem so they can plan accordingly.

Question 10

is rubella immune blood test positive good?

Accepted Answer

No,indicates imunit: A positive test for rubella immunity indicates your body has been exposed to wild rubella or the rubella vaccine ; developed protective antibodies to it. If you are female, it means you will not pass rubella to your fetus if u are exposed to the illness during pregnancy ; get the disease.

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How to reduce sugar in blood. fasting result was 142(70-110). no previous symptoms or family history. alcohol effect?can i control it without medicine

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Would alcohol effect rpr or eia syphilis blood test? consumed over 36+ hours prior. can it create a false negative?

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Does alcohol effect blood sugar or does the sugar or carbs in a drink of wine, beer or other for type2 diabetes. med controlled and bs is 4.3 mmol morning high is 6.8?

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Bent down while taking shower picking up rag and when lifted scrapped my lower back on the faucet drawing blood. i immediately used a alcohol pad and triple antibiotic on, but was curious if that was enough and what bacteria may be present?

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