Question about the flu shot?

Question 1
Question about the flu shot?...  My mom has cancer and I live with her and my father in order to help them and take care of her. She has gotten the flu shot therefore, she is protected from the flu (at least that particular strain). Therefore in my opinion it is not necessary for me to get the shot to protect her. What do you think?

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1)   It would be your call, but it theoretically would be better for you to get the shot as well. The shot is hopefully going to offer her some protection, but if you were able to avoid the flu and avoid bringing it around her at all, her weakened immune system would thank you. - MT

2)   i think you should get it
cause if u get sick then your going to eventually get her sick
it might not have much to do with your mom havin cancer but i think you should get it for your sake - Xo-RaWer-Xo

3)   while flu shots aren't 100 percent, its always safe to get one as well. if you manage to catch it from somewhere you work or go to hang out and bring it home, there is always a possibility she may catch it from you :( and that would be good. in the end its just a judgment call on your behalf.

I hope she ends up healthy and lives a good life :) you seem like a good daughter!
take care! - Ares

4)   I do not think so, my mother got the reg flu shot and i really don't think the h1n1 is nessasary. - The Fly.

5)   I guess is not necessary - Martin


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Question 2
I have a burning rash on my vagina :\?...  im really scared, i had intercourse with my partner about 2 weeks ago, and since then ive had a rash in-between my legs on my vagina, it gets really itchy and burns sometimes, im too scared to tell anyone about it does anyone have any ideas what it could be?

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1)   Crabs... genital lice...

Go to a doctor and get an STD test. - Walter

2)   Here i s an excellent site with some wonderful options for you. It will definitely help you. Have a look. http://doctors17.notlong.com/6AA3zg7 - Retta

3)   could be a bladder infection if it burns when you pee. If it is only on the surface I would see your doctor asap. The longer you let things go the worse they usually get. This could be very minor but why put it off & be uncomfortable? A rash could also be herpes so please see your doctor. - seekn2know

4)   Sounds like a yeast infection, Do you have a white milky discharge. If so that is your answer - MidlandMike


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Question 3
I have meineirs dieses, does anybody know what causes this and what else I can do to avoid the vertigo?...  The Dr. diagnosed me with Meineirs dieses! I have recently changed my diet to a low sodium.. Last night my ear felt like it drained and then I felt like I had a sore throat.. Symptoms of that is gone.. Anybody know about this Meiniers dieses?

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1)   I have tried out every diet in the book but nothing worked as well as acai berry. I acknowledge they say that pills will not work, nevertheless they certainly worked for me, and they've been featured on CNN too. There is a free trial happening right now at http://coriws.myslimmingstore.info , why not try it, what have you got to lose? - Ryan

2)   A useful site to look this up on is at http://www.webmd.com just type it in the search bar and it will give you a lot of info regarding this,hope this is of some help to you. - Tomb Raider

3)   I'm sorry - it is a very nasty thing, but there are societies and people who can help! This is taken from the Meniere's Society page on Treatments:

"Treatment is aimed at reducing, controlling and helping the symptoms. It is symptomatic treatment and will vary with the needs of each patient at that time.

Treatments aimed at controlling the attacks of vertigo
Drugs such as betahistine (Serc) and a low dose of a diuretic on a regular basis can reduce the frequency of attacks of vertigo. Vestibular sedatives (cinnarizine-Stugeron) and anti sickness drugs (prochlorperazine-Stemetil) help to control the vertigo and vomiting during the attacks.

Specific exercises
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can be helpful between the attacks of vertigo to help compensate for difficulties with balance. The exercises can be especially useful in later stages of the disease. These specific exercise programmes need to be done only under the supervision of a physiotherapist or hearing therapist.

Low salt diet
This can reduce the frequency and severity of attacks of vertigo in some people.

Treatment to help tinnitus
Various white noise generators, which help mask the tinnitus, as well as retraining and counselling are available.

Treatment to help hearing loss
Hearing aids are important for all people with hearing loss, whether it is in one ear (unilateral) or both ears (bilateral). There are specific hearing problems for people with MD but most can be helped by the range of aids available.

Adaptation of lifestyle
Reducing stress and regular relaxation helps with coping with the anxiety MD can produce. Some complementary therapies are beneficial.

Counselling
MD affects all aspects of a person's life. Change of employment, financial problems, as well as personal and relationship difficulties can occur. Counselling can help with these and improve the quality of life.

In four out of five people these measures are sufficient to control the symptoms. However if vertigo remains a problem there are several further procedures that can help to control vertigo. These are:

Gentamicin treatment
Controlled use of gentamicin given locally to the ear can reduce and control the vertigo.

Saccus decompression
This is a surgical operation on the endolymphatic sac of the inner ear. There are several variations. They aim to reduce the pressure of the fluid in the sac.

Vestibular nerve section
This is a neurosurgical operation. The nerve from the balance organ in the inner ear is cut, stopping the abnormal messages reaching the brain and therefore stopping the vertigo.

Labyrinthectomy
This operation destroys the inner ear and stops any vertigo arising from that ear. However, it also destroys the hearing in that ear." - Boomer Rat


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Question 4
What is this illness called?...  Im doing my english GCSE in original writing at the moment, and my story line is a boy who keeps seeing strange things that aren't there and he keeps hallucinating, the story follows his troubles battling his illness and his families deep concerns.

But anyway, what's the illness called where you see things that aren't their and hallucinate?

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1)   It could be a number of psychotic illnesses. Schizophrenia is one. - Dafydd

2)   Seeing / hearing things that are'nt real is usually described as psychosis. Psychosis can happen for a number of reasons but I am guessing the illness that you are thinking of is called 'schizophrenia'. - Sara


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Question 5
Why is my diahrea purple?...  Every time I get diahrea it's an off shade of puple-ish brown.

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1)   I suggest you go to the doctors as you shouldn't be getting diarrhoea regularly whatever the colour - Muffin the Mule

2)   The color of your stool is usually a result of what you've recently ingested, whether it's food or medication. For instance taking Pepto Bismol or Kaopectate during a bout of diarrhea usually turns the stool black. - Michael


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