Infections

Conversations On Infections

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  Kidney Infection and Protein Intake

  
  

  • Posted On July 21, 2008 01:51:21 AM

    After being diagnosed with a kidney infection, should one, at least temporarily, reduce protein intake to help the kidney recover? Or is this not necessary? For info, current intake is about 120%... Read More

  • Posted On July 21, 2008 12:14:10 PM

    ...lush out the bacteria and help keep the infections from reoccurring. Read More

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  a mom question...ear infections

  ...(or is it?). My 2 year old son gets ear infections constantly. He's had 5 in the last 6 months. And they always start with a cold. He gets sick all the time. Have any of you explored different f...
  

  • Posted On September 10, 2007 09:54:47 PM

    ...tubes two years ago because she had ear infections one after another for about three, four years so it was a last resort. Hasn't had one since. Read More

  • Posted On September 11, 2007 12:24:23 PM

    ...pointment to take him in. Multiple ear infections may lead to hearing loss in the future. My oldest used to get ear infections all the time at that age. Eventually they grown so were the ear ... Read More

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  Chronic sinus infections

  
  

  • Posted On February 18, 2009 10:30:50 AM

    ...m others what you did to clear up sinus infections/what worked- or if anyone can relate to the frustration. I'm on Bactrim and have a 20 day course of it. I'm half way through and still have s... Read More

  • Posted On February 18, 2009 12:35:56 PM

    ...rs now). It cleared up much of my sinus infections and allergies (which I think was a the cause of the infections). http://www.hydromedonline.com/hp.html Read More

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  Women Issues--infections, etc (men-you have been warned)

  
  

  • Posted On October 30, 2008 11:23:47 AM

    ...the health forum for info about vaginal infections and couldn't find anything, so here goes. I have had some sort of thing going on since july. I've been to the doc three times, been prescrib... Read More

  • Posted On October 30, 2008 04:20:07 PM

    ... sounds you are trying to treat a yeast infection, yet you say you don't have one. If this activity is not the norm for you, then I would go back to my doc and INSIST on more tests! It sounds li... Read More

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  I Hate Sinus Infections!!

  I had a sinus infection about a month ago. I felt better but was still a little congested on the same side. Well now I have the pressure again under my cheek bone, headache and congestion. YUCK!!! ...
  

  • Posted On February 19, 2008 10:00:06 AM

    ...r just one month - at the same time! No infections, colds or general crudiness... I feel your pain! Feel better and take it easy!!! ~Andy Read More

  • Posted On February 19, 2008 10:00:06 AM

    ...r just one month - at the same time! No infections, colds or general crudiness... I feel your pain! Feel better and take it easy!!! ~Andy Read More

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  sinus infections and netty potts

  ... old) ended up at urgent care for sinus infections and other lovely crap. One of my treatments for this massive thing was to get a neddy pot and use it. for those of you not familiar with thi...
  

  • Posted On November 4, 2008 07:09:16 AM

    My daughter had to do this when she was younger. She had 5 sinus surgeries by 5th grade. She used to tell me it was horrible. So one day I decided to do it to see what she was going through. ... Read More

  • Posted On November 4, 2008 07:50:29 AM

    I have alot of sinus pressure problems and I have used this. It kinda makes you feel like you are going to drown. It didn't really help me, but I wasn't congested I just get this pressure. There... Read More

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  Sinus Infection!!

  
  

  • Posted On November 7, 2008 06:03:18 AM

    ...hat works for you when you have a sinus infection? My husband has had one for almost a month now. He's been taking antibiotics, nasal irrigation, and pseudefed? Do sinus infections usually la... Read More

  • Posted On November 7, 2008 07:20:44 PM

    i have had sinus infections last a long time if i was given the wrong antibiotic. have him see and ent (ear, nose and throat dr) and see if they can do a culture to see what kind of infection he ha... Read More

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  Am i overreacting?

  
  

  • Posted On April 23, 2008 10:51:05 AM

    ...w it is. then we got into talking about infections and stuff ( dont ask me how) but she told me she goes to a gyno and she is sexualy active but im not. im still a virgin but she told me i shoul... Read More

  • Posted On April 23, 2008 10:54:05 AM

    ...ur lady parts and the different disease/infections that might occur in your nether regions. Read More

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  Why am I smelling flowers?

  
  

  • Posted On February 1, 2009 04:39:14 AM

    ...fter working out, but when I have sinus infections I have "phantom smells", where I have this smell that is I guess you could say 'stuck in my nose', of something that isn't there. Do... Read More

  • Posted On January 31, 2009 10:42:45 AM

    I've been noticing this strange occurrence after I finish an intense workout--I seem to be more sensitive to smells. I just finished a pretty strenuous workout, came back to my apartment, and I sw... Read More

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  Women

  
  

  • Posted On May 21, 2008 02:16:33 PM

    ...f women, half with PMS, half with yeast infections? A whine and cheese party Read More

  • Posted On May 21, 2008 02:17:18 PM

    ...f women, half with PMS, half with yeast infections? A whine and cheese party ewww ... Read More

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  Antibiotics off and on for months!!

  
  

  • Posted On March 3, 2009 08:43:06 PM

    ...tibiotics!! My husband has had a sinus infection off and on for many months and has been on multiple courses of antibiotics. The first few courses weren't prescribed long enough & his infe... Read More

  • Posted On March 5, 2009 10:49:12 AM

    ...story of my life. Last summer I got an infection from my wisdom tooth extraction. I was on antibiotics for 6 weeks. Then the unthinkable happened. I got pneumonia that gave me an infection o... Read More

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  OTC medication safe for sober alcoholics/addicts

  
  

  • Posted On October 16, 2008 07:24:44 AM

    ...enadryl is a no no. for colds and sinus infections, i use theraflu, ibuprofen, and vicks. avoid sudafed and cough medications with dextromethorphan, instead look for cough syrups with guaifenesi... Read More

  • Posted On October 16, 2008 07:13:05 AM

    Does anyone know of any non-mood altering cold, allergy, sinus meds that are okay for someone in substance abuse recovery to take? thanks in advance! Read More

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  November 8th, 2007

  I went to the doc today because it looked really scary and she was glad I did because there is a bad strain of staph going around here. She took a culture even though I had already begun the ant...
  

  • Posted On November 8, 2007 05:49:45 PM

    ...hope it is not one of those nasty staph infections. We have been having a lot of reports on the news about MRSA. We went through that with Brent, fortunately he responded to the anitbiotics.... Read More

  • Posted On November 8, 2007 05:49:45 PM

    ...hope it is not one of those nasty staph infections. We have been having a lot of reports on the news about MRSA. We went through that with Brent, fortunately he responded to the anitbiotics.... Read More

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  size 18 suits

  ...o promises since the kids both have ear infections.
  

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  Naturopathic / Homeopathic Medicine success

  ...nts to avoid the normal chest and sinus infections from IgA deficiency. Has anyone else had success with vitamins, minerals, herbs, or supplements?
  

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  Celeste - hope you are ok

  ...now you were having a bad time with ear infections, and changing the way you do things, but I miss you postings.  Your weekly menus, your music, etc.  Please be well.  Let us know...
  

  • Posted On June 30, 2009 02:05:23 PM

    I MISS YOU TOO!!!! *smooch* Read More

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  one more for the sinus sufferers

  ...i'm tired of being bogged down by sinus infections once or twice a year.
  

  • Posted On August 22, 2007 11:03:09 AM

    ...or two years and has been free of sinus infections. i know others who have used it with success, but i am not sure this is a nettie pot. Mary, i had my shoulder replaced on the 23rd, but it was... Read More

  • Posted On August 22, 2007 10:54:54 AM

    I HAVE ONE and I forgot about it! I am going to go use it RIGHT NOW! thanks for reminding me! I got it after I saw it on OPRAH! Read More

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  about me

  ... always have had a time w/chronic sinus infections and low immune system. i ended up have messed up sinus and a deviated septum. when they did the surgery for them they found out i had sarcoidos...
  

  • Posted On June 20, 2008 08:11:49 PM

    no one else has joined so far. :( maybe soon they will. Read More

  • Posted On June 24, 2008 04:36:20 PM

    just checking to see if anyone else is a member. Read More

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  Benzonatate for Selective IgA Deficiency

  ...sceptible to colds and bronchitis chest infections. If taken 3 times per day when a cold starts, it helps me stop a regular cold from becoming a bronchitis infection that requires antibiotics ...
  

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