Re-interviewing for a job. How much do I need to explain about why I turned them down 6 months ago? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 6 answers

A couple of months ago, I read an article about a very rare illness primarily affecting men which caused them, among other things, to hurt themselves - sometimes quite seriously. Does anyone know the name of this disorder? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 17 answers

My daughter started day care almost two months ago. My husband and I have been intermittently sick ever since she got started. Is it common for adults to be debilitated by day care plagues, and if so, when will this misery end?!?! [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 18 answers

I have a friend with a possibly terminal illness. I'm trying to figure out a way to set up a college fund, to which any of her friends/family could contribute, for her two young children. So far I've looked into ESAs (might not work due to the $2k annual limit) and 529s, but I've had trouble finding information specific to this type of situation -- which I have to imagine is not all that uncommon. What options should I be investigating? Should I talk to a financial advisor?
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 16 answers

What's a "mass" doing on my dad's brain? Does anyone have any idea how I start researching this or what I can expect to see from all this? [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 12 answers

What can I do to help my mom in her new role as the full-time caretaker for my ailing step-dad? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 11 answers

I have bad luck with doctors and/or diseases. How do I regain trust in the medical profession? To what extent should I do so? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 21 answers

Over the last year (I am 36) I have experienced some disturbing effects related to my drinking even a small amount of alcohol (two drinks or so). The odd thing is, I am only adversely effected some of the time... [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 20 answers

Having kids or not when you have chronic health issues: how did you decide and come to terms with it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

A co-worker has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Treatments have stopped and Hospice is now involved. He is 61 years old and has been working at the company for 40 years. We are an engineering firm and most of the employees are kind of... well... not the type to try (self-start) and do something for our co-worker of his family. I was wondering if there was anything I could do and/or have the office do to help, comfort, etc Obviously sending 'get well' cards is out of the question. ... I just don't know what it is appropriate. Any ideas? Thanks.
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 20 answers

I've made an unfortunate nutritional mistake; am I in for a world of hurt, and is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Can a minor change in sleep schedule (as opposed to a reduction in sleep hours) make you sick? Or is her body just reacting badly to an increase in exercise? [more inside]
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Appropriate steps to take in light of a credible death threat? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 25 answers

What is the 19th Century illness that disfigures Esther Summerson of Dicken's Bleak House? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 9 answers

I puked my guts out on New Year's on my way back to my car. I had nothing alcoholic to drink. I ate at Wendy's before the party. All day yesterday and this morning I still feel like I've got a lead brick in my stomach. How should I treat this at home? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 23 answers

In older films, ill people are sometimes shown with an ice pack on their head. Presumably to bring down a fever? Did people really do this back then, or is the ice pack merely a comedic signifier?
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 18 answers

Looking for resources on non-epileptic seizures. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 11 answers

I recently read on a website somewhere, one person's account of an elderly relative dying. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 3 answers

Why do bacteria and viruses make us sick? [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2007 - 30 answers

My friend's wife is recovering from breast cancer. They removed the tumor a couple weeks ago, and they found no sign that the cancer had spread to the lymph system. She's expected to make a full recovery. But in order to kill any remaining cancer cells, for the next 2 months she'll be undergoing chemotherapy, and then 1 month of radiation therapy afterwards. What can I do to make life easier and/or lift the spirits of her and her husband? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 28 answers

Still crazy after all these years filter - what can be done about my dad? (long post following) [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 14 answers

My stepfather is currently hospitalized in France, where he had a series of transient ischemic attacks this weekend while on vacation with my mother and sister. They were scheduled to fly home next week, though chances are high that will get postponed at least a few days on doctor's orders. I'm trying to be as much help as I can from an ocean away. What practical aspects of being hospitalized in a foreign country should I be thinking of / helping with? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2007 - 15 answers

[Nosyfilter] What illness/condition would cause a little boy to lose his hair? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2007 - 20 answers

My adopted cat is freaked out about her new home, and getting more freaked out with each passing day. Now I'm afraid she's so freaked out she's not even emerging to eat or drink. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 20 answers

Can an air filter weaken your immune system? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2007 - 7 answers

I'd like more information about the practice of not informing patients of the extent of their illness in Japan. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 18 answers

Diagnosis Filter: Looking for opinions of what might be wrong with my mom. (more inside - long) [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 12 answers

Want to help diagnose my lifelong illness? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 13 answers

It's time to submit my out-of-pocket medical expenses to my employer for reimbursement under the pre-tax medical account program. All my receipts are for psychotherapy, psychotropic medication, and other indicia of mental illness. Is it professionally "safe" for my employer to have this stuff? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 15 answers

Sadfilter: Does anyone have experience with canine distemper? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2007 - 10 answers

In recent months, I think I have experienced a significant decline in my health and I am not sure what to do. I have been exhausted hardly able to stand up straight, my tremors have become excessive, my legs even shake now and sometimes I worry about falling over, more and more I forget the simplest of words (e.g., "shirt"), and I feel befuddled and slow. I have seen a neurologist . . . [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 14 answers

My adult brother with various mental health issues (living at home with my parents in the Chicago area – near north suburbs) keeps going off and doing self-destructive...and illegal stuff. It’s getting worse, and it can’t go on. We’re clueless and scared. Help us, HiveMind! So much [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 16 answers

What's the best way to deal with a terrible disease called IBS? ( Irritable bowel syndrome) [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 31 answers

I have a friend who's husband is going in for heart surgery tomorrow. He is a young guy, about 30 years old, He is an extremely athletic outdoorsy type of person, (helicopter skiing, mountain biking, workouts at least 3x a week) He is also one of those guys that don't want any one to visit or call and hates medication, hospitals, doctors. So this is not going to be fun for him, or for his wife. I wanted to know in the hives opinion what I can do to support, say, give during all of this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2007 - 12 answers

Traveling health filter: I'm asking this for a friend who is working way...way...wayyyyyy out in the mountain regions of Pakistan with no access to proper health care at the moment. Definitely not for the squeamish... [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 6 answers

What should my coworkers tell people who ask where I am when I'm home recuperating after surgery? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 25 answers

I've been sick since November. My doctor seems less than concerned. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Mar 21, 2007 - 44 answers

How can I help a friend with mental illness? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 17 answers

What can cause random eyeball spasms when brain abnormalities and eye disorders have been ruled out? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 14 answers

What is a good book to buy for a bright, elderly man who: a.) has probably read everything, and, b.) is experiencing some level of despair due to his rapidly deteriorating body (he has motor neuron disease)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2007 - 31 answers

How do I expose my 2 1/2 year old son to people who have handicaps, or chronic illnesses like CP or MS? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2007 - 32 answers

An elementary question: I've got a cold. What remed(ies) should I take to feel better? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2007 - 41 answers

Tips for getting a sick pussycat on a feeding tube to eat by mouth again (and a cautionary tale)? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 34 answers

Dog in sudden, mysterious pain. Going to see the vet as soon as possible, but want to be as prepared as I can be. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2007 - 13 answers

Adult sibling with mental health problems living with parent. How to help from afar? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 7 answers

EtiquetteFilter: I had surgery last week and my lovely, sweet friends have signed up to bring a home cooked meal each night until the 29th of December. How do I get them to stop? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 34 answers

What the heck was wrong with my mom’s cat? [more inside]
posted on Dec 8, 2006 - 7 answers

I think I may have seriously screwed up my voice. How do you know the difference between a temporary weird voice and long term damage? [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2006 - 10 answers

What is this documentary?: High flying advertising executive tragically becomes a homeless due to mental illness. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 6 answers

Mom's older Siamese cat has unusual ailment for over 1yr. Anal opening spasms shut causing backup necessitating repeat deostipations by vet. Any other suggested treatments? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 8 answers