Chet asked:


When I was 15 years old I passed a kidney stone and supposedly it was sent out to determine what kind of stone it was. Now 15 years later I am having extreme gout like symptoms and would like to know the results so I can get proper treatment. My old family doctor retired, however I did find paperwork claiming they were sending out to get examined. This is as far as I can get. Is there any tools I can use that will be helpful? Maybe a online database if they had one back then?
Thanks for any help! Chet

Triston

Angel N asked:


Please reply in detail.

Thanks

Antonio

exceptional8226 asked:


Is Amlodipine goood medicine for hight blood pressure ?
is it a first line drug ? is it for long term treatment ? is it safe and less side effect from another medicine ? does it give for young age with high blood presssure ? has anyone take amlodpine ?

i am 30 years old , i am taking amlidipine 5 mg and lisinopril 10 mg for 2 months blood pressure now 130/66
I cant take water bell like HCTZ becouse i used to have gout 3 years ago and doctor prefer not to taking coz its raise uric acid

Kenyon

L<3 asked:


okay sooo i need help.
answer as many as you can k (=

1) What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?

2) List, describe, and give an example of the three types of joints.

3) Name the three types of spinal curvature and describe their physical characteristics.

4) What is a greenstick fracture?

5) What does reduction mean?

6) What is a fatty emoblism and when might it occur?

7) Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatment of gout.

answer as many as you can.
& thank you in advance! (=

Ulises

RedQueen asked:


My apologies if this gets lengthy.

I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and palindromic rheumatism (a very painful form of inflammatory arthritis) for 4 years now, along with overwhelming fatigue (I am chronically anemic), occasional gout, and sciatica. I take Methotrexate, Prednisone, and Ibuprofen to help control my diseases and relieve my symptoms. Other than Ibuprofen, I take no pain relievers, preferring to deal with the pain as it comes.

I have a very good reason for my refusal. I am in my mid-40’s and will have these conditions for the rest of my life. That’s 30-40 more years, barring accident or terminal illness. I prefer to save the pain meds for when I *really* need them, as my conditions will only become worse.

My mother has been using pain relievers for 7 years due to severe osteoarthritis, and she has developed such a high level of tolerance that she no longer receives adequate relief. I’ve got a lifetime of disease and various surgeries ahead of me, and am hoping that, by avoiding pain relievers now, I will be able to obtain adequate relief in the future. In short, I am afraid of developing a dependency. I want to wait.

I *am* obviously able to function, but as with any chronic illness, there are limits to my abilities. Many things I can no longer do, and those things which can be accomplished are done so as I am able. I require modifications to my routines, tire easily, and encounter all of the normal obstacles that come with chronic illness.

Also, my feet are in serious need of surgery, but I have only recently received medical assistance. I see my Rheumatologist in April, and at that time, I will ask his advice concerning my feet.

Anyway, after applying for disability, I was given an appointment with one of their physicians. I see him next week, and I was wondering:

What can I expect from this physical?

Can my refusal to take pain medications keep me from receiving disability?

I *do* realize that my physical condition may not meet the requirements for disability, and I am prepared for that. Although, with my feet as twisted as they are, the difficulty I have in walking, and my inability to wear shoes (I can wear only men’s slippers) I feel confident that my feet will be considered a disability.

My main concern is refusal of pain meds. Can I be forced to take them?

Also, my rheumy has never discussed treatment with biologics such as Humira or Remicade. Can they insist that I try more aggressive treatments?

My apologies for the length, all the questions, and the general disorder of this question. I’m just really worried about all of this. I’m not well educated on this entire process, and I’m hoping someone here can help me.

Thanks so much for your time. It’s appreciated.
((( gentle hugs, Sondra )))
((((( Angels )))))

Thank you.
((((( ELJ )))))

I so admire your ability to cope. Love you bunches.

((((( Pirate )))))

When I was first diagnosed, I was prescribed Naproxen. It gave me heart arrythmias (sp?) and was discontinued.

Yes, surgery on my feet *would* make a difference. However, that would not change my ability (or inability) to reach (my elbows are gnarled, and my arms are permanently bent.)

Neither would that change the fact that I cannot grasp, lift, carry, squat, get on or off the floor without help, climb stairs without great difficulty, (my knees are no better than my feet), walk distances, etc.

It’s good to know that I cannot be *forced* to use pain meds, and that my refusal will not be held against me.

I don’t have an aversion to biologics. It’s just never been discussed.
The palindromic rheumatism is such an extremely painful form of arthritis that I have not found a pain reliever that works, with the exception of Dilaudid. Not even morphine will touch the pain. I have been hospitalized for this in the past — it’s that bad.

When I am hit with a PR attack, I just go to bed. Doctors are very reluctant to prescribe Dilaudid due to it’s addictive nature, aside from the fact that it puts me into a stupor. It’s like being on a major drunk.

They *will* prescribe Vicodin, but if I were to take it for PR, I’d get as much relief with a baby aspirin (which is no relief at all).

The normal aches and pains of RA and Fibro I can deal with. And so, I am reluctant to use pain meds. I know that in the future I will not be able to cope with the daily aches. At that point, I’ll be glad to have these medications available. I just fear becoming tolerant or dependent, because I see what this has done to my mother.

Thanks to all for the advice.
((((( Blue Chaos )))))
(((((( UP ))))))
I can’t choose a best answer. I’m sorry, but you’ve all been so kind, helpful, and sincere…

I appreciate everything you have done to help. Thank you.

((((((( group hug )))))))

Kobe

exceptional8226 asked:


Is Amlodipine goood medicine for hight blood pressure ?
is it a first line drug ? is it for long term treatment ? is it safe and less side effect from another medicine ? does it give for young age with high blood presssure ? has anyone take amlodpine ?

i am 30 years old , i am taking amlidipine 5 mg and lisinopril 10 mg for 2 months blood pressure now 130/66
I cant take water bell like HCTZ becouse i used to have gout 3 years ago and doctor prefer not to taking coz its raise uric acid

Zion

erkn49 asked:


Nigari is obtained from sea-water after removing sodium chloride (common salt). It is also called magnesium oil because it feels oily to the skin. It is traditionally used for making tofu in China and Japan. It can be taken in solution form as a magnesium supplement because magnesium chloride is more easily absorbed by the body compared to other magnesium compounds.

Magnesium chloride is good for the prevention and treatment of many ailments, including cancer, heart attacks, diabetes, polio, high blood pressure, gout, asthma, Parkinson’s D, insomnia, arthritis, osteoporosis, sore throat, muscle cramps, aging, etc., etc. Find out more about the miraculous effects of magnesium chloride at:
http://www.zechsteinmagnesium.com/
http://www.health-science-spirit.com/magnesiumchloride.html
http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/chris/2005/09/15/magnesium_chloride_in_acute_and_chronic_diseases.htm

Now, anyone knows where to get NIGARI in Kuala Lumpur?

Reese

Chet asked:


When I was 15 years old I passed a kidney stone and supposedly it was sent out to determine what kind of stone it was. Now 15 years later I am having extreme gout like symptoms and would like to know the results so I can get proper treatment. My old family doctor retired, however I did find paperwork claiming they were sending out to get examined. This is as far as I can get. Is there any tools I can use that will be helpful? Maybe a online database if they had one back then?
Thanks for any help! Chet

Dawson

sam asked:


Is Amlodipine goood medicine for hight blood pressure ?
is it a first line drug ? is it for long term treatment ? is it safe and less side effect from another medicine ? does it give for young age with high blood presssure ? has anyone take amlodpine ?

i am 30 years old , i am taking amlidipine 5 mg and lisinopril 10 mg for 2 months blood pressure now 130/66
I cant take water bell like HCTZ becouse i used to have gout 3 years ago and doctor prefer not to taking coz its raise uric acid

Jorden

Theresa G asked:


Back in July I starting having pain in the center of the bottom of my left big toe, a few weeks later I had a callus right where the pain was on my toe, so I dealt with the extreme pain till October when I could not take it any longer and had to go to the Dr. to see what was on my toe, I was told it was a deep tissue callus, so I did the recommended treatment, when it was not working and the pain got worse, I went to a 2nd Dr. who said there is no such thing as a deep tissue callus and that it was a plantar wart, so I went for 5 wart treatments only for this Dr. to tell me he no longer thinks it is a wart and now wants me to go see a surgeon for feet. He mentioned it might be a neuroma tumor, but everything I have looked up on this tumor, it is never located on the bottom of toes!?? I am at a loss. My toe hurts the worse when I take a bath and it has been in hot water or if my feet get too warm in my boots, it will just start hurting in the middle of the night with a burning pain & sometimes makes me run a fever, it gets red and hot and swells, there is a lump underneath the callus & the callus will not go away. I had a friend give me sodium naproxene pills (Aleve) which he takes for gout and it will get rid of the pain for a few hours, but these are not pills I want to take everyday as they tear up my stomach. Does anyone have a clue as to what it can be or has anyone had this problem and what did you have to do??????

Marco