I have been suffering through swallowing and talking problems
for almost a year now. I recently had my tonsils taken out, which
improved my ability to swallow. On the other hand, my adenoids
(the doctor found nothing wrong with them) were left in for fear
that my voice would get worse. I've read that shortness of breath and
muffled speech are indicators of adenoid problems, which are exactly
my symptoms. The doctor told me adenoids aren't the cause of this.
If I'm on the right track, could you please help me bring some information
to my HMO? I want to live a normal life.
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I was diagnosed as B-12 deficient on October of 1999 after
experiencing dizzy spells and trouble breathing, along with tingling
of the hands and feet. After ruling out other medical conditions with
blood tests, chest X-rays and MRI's, I started B-12 shots in January 2000.
My B-12 was up to normal in May, but even though I have been receiving
shots for 6 months, my condition has worsened a little and definitely
not improved. I have an extreme burning, back pain, a heavy chest
feeling, which is sometimes followed by a chest pulling, weak heavy legs and
the feeling that I am on a boat. Will these ever go away? What else could
it be?
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My 18-month-old granddaughter has clear blisters under her bottom
lip, inside of her mouth, on her tongue and under her tongue.
She hardly eats because it hurts. What could it be?
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What sort of counseling would you recommend for a patient who is
bipolar, 64-years-old, and whose husband died quite suddenly of lung
cancer? She seems to be coping with it fairly well, and family support is
good (according to her). But, I am still worried about her mental state because
she hasn't talked or visited anyone other than me (her GP) in several months.
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How important is Lasix after heart surgery? My husband hates to
take it because of the frequency of urination, and is starting to
consider not taking it, even though he won't see his doctor for
another 6 weeks. Please advise.
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