I would like to help my friends, if I can; two of them are individually dealing with incredibly stressful and sad health-related situations related to their parents.
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posted by taz
on Aug 8, 2009 -
7 answers
I've had a chronic dry cough for going on two weeks now and two doctor's visits later it's not clearing up. Can anyone give ideas on what could possibly be causing this?
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posted by schroedinger
on Aug 1, 2009 -
24 answers
I thought I had heard of a website that tracks current viruses, called What's Going Around or something similar. I'm finding tons of local tv stations with special pages for their community, but nothing that ties them all together into one website. Anyone know of a site like this?
posted by jragon
on Jul 21, 2009 -
4 answers
My introverted 19 year old little brother just confessed to me that he "hears voices" (telling him to hurt and kill people) and that he "sees things that aren't there". Help me find some resources to help him.
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posted by Avenger
on Jul 12, 2009 -
42 answers
Is my perception of being increasingly freezing cold a sign of something wrong with me?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2009 -
17 answers
Looking for information (books, articles, or even better, your own experiences) regarding healthy adults who spent their childhoods coping with a chronic disease. How does growing up as a "sick" person influence their adult lives as healthy people?
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posted by artemisia
on May 12, 2009 -
17 answers
What should I do about employment options? Sick & old but not sick OR old *Enough* 56 yr old woman who has signed a non-compete contract, in the same industry for 29 years and has been told I'm on probation for 90 days. Took short-term disability to rest and secure my position but thus far was denied, no money coming in. No retirement money, no other way to make money...more below
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posted by ~Sushma~
on Apr 27, 2009 -
16 answers
a week ago i started growing an ulcer (or canker sore) on the inside of my lip. i didn't think much of it, although it was growing quite large and white and i hadn't had one like that before. a week later i woke up very bone sore for no apparent reason, and while out and about....
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posted by sardonicsmile
on Mar 18, 2009 -
16 answers
Almost a week ago I had a stomach virus (or possibly food poisoning, I guess), and I still don't feel back to normal. Is there anything I can do, or is this within the realm of normal?
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posted by peep
on Feb 16, 2009 -
15 answers
Dearest Non-Doctors; Is there any chance of my incredibly painful sore throat and swollen lymph nodes going away on it's own?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on Feb 6, 2009 -
36 answers
Not allergic to onions, but they make me feel sick. This is causing some problems that I'm not sure how to solve.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 6, 2009 -
17 answers
Australian (and U.S.) Mental Health/Legal Filter. Can you just go and talk your GP into having someone put through a psychiatric evaluation?
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posted by metalheart
on Feb 1, 2009 -
14 answers
I'm looking for information about early twentieth century tennis player Edward Fischer, who suffered a mental breakdown and ended up in Bellevue Hospital.
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Jan 3, 2009 -
7 answers
How can I best support a staff member returning to work after a period off with depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 30, 2008 -
8 answers
I know that survivors of abuse often develop mental disorders. But what disorders/illnesses are associated with
being abusive?
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posted by acidic
on Dec 24, 2008 -
20 answers
[cat filter] Can anyone give me a story in which their cat started sneezing blood but stayed healthy?
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posted by parilous
on Nov 18, 2008 -
20 answers
I am a college student with a chronic disease. I need your advice on how to tactfully deal with professors frustrated over my many absences.
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posted by roygbv
on Nov 12, 2008 -
27 answers
I've had diarrhea and constant vomiting since last night. I can't even keep down water. What should I do to keep from getting dehydrated?
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posted by HotPatatta
on Nov 5, 2008 -
41 answers
For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits.
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posted by pseudostrabismus
on Oct 30, 2008 -
10 answers
I'm writing a story in which death and illness is a major theme, and I'd like to name my characters accordingly.
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posted by jschu
on Oct 18, 2008 -
19 answers
My terminally-ill grandma is in a hospital that is dirty, poorly staffed, and crowded. My family wants to move her to another facility. She has 2-8 weeks to live. Hospital staff has been unreceptive to our requests. How can we get grandma transferred to another facility?
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posted by Ostara
on Oct 14, 2008 -
6 answers
What can I expect in terms of side effects for radiation treatment of brain cancer?
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posted by Atom12
on Sep 29, 2008 -
16 answers
Ugh. I actually *am* sick - sick since I woke up this [Monday] morning. But calling into work has me cringing under the duvet. Please help me out of this quandry...
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posted by ticktockdoc
on Sep 1, 2008 -
18 answers
US doctor question: do general practitioners practice real diagnosis anymore? Every doctor my wife and I have gone to in the past ten years has turned out to be incompetent or disinterested in doing more than the bare minimum.
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posted by crapmatic
on Aug 11, 2008 -
28 answers
I need a new name!!! I've written a book for
friends and non-primary caregiver family (NOT for primary caregivers) regarding illness and death.
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posted by Sophie1
on Aug 8, 2008 -
16 answers
Former competitive weightlifter (female, 55 yrs old) here, got super fit to elite status at 50 yrs old by professional trainer, diagnosed with incurable blood cancer and told to stop the really hard training, as it puts too much strain on the immune system. Want to start another program but .....
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posted by ~Sushma~
on Jul 31, 2008 -
5 answers
Re-interviewing for a job. How much do I need to explain about why I turned them down 6 months ago?
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posted by doppleradar
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?
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posted by anonymous78
on Jun 5, 2008 -
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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?!?!
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posted by crazycanuck
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 by mingshan
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?
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posted by bash
on Feb 23, 2008 -
12 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?
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posted by unknowncommand
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...
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posted by pazoozoo
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?
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posted by anonymous
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 by KogeLiz
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?
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posted by davejay
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?
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posted by 2or3whiskeysodas
on Jan 15, 2008 -
10 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?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
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 by R. Mutt
on Dec 18, 2007 -
18 answers
