what were ur symptoms of cervical insufficiency? im currently pregnant so would like to know?

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how did u feel? and what were ur signs? im 20 weeks prego, so worried
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Any link with Primary Lateral Sclerosis & chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, or CCSVI?

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Did anyone think of that or tested for it as they are now doing for MS?
I know there is no test for Primary Lateral Sclerosis. It is only diagnosed by exclusion of other diseases.

I know because I am in that gray area.  (+ info)

Is it o.k. to get pregnant if you are on steriods for Adrenal Insufficiency?

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I have been on Cortef 3 times a day for a total of 30mg a day - will that harm a fetus?
If you were to stop your steroids it would precipitate an Addisonian (adrenal) crisis which as I am sure you have been warned may be fatal. Since there is inadequate evidence of safety in human pregnancy, this drug should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. In your case it would be essential.  (+ info)

My Dog Has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency?

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The vet has said our german shepherd dog has to have enzyme capsules and suggests Hills id dog food. Has anybody had a dog with the same condition? Did your dog do well with the above treatment?
I have not had a dog with the same condition, but this might help. You may want to readjust the dog's diet, including more vegetable foods, and less of that overly processed, unhealthy dog food. Perhaps also give him some of the food you eat if it is healthy. It sounds like your vet is a good businessmen rather than a perceptive judge of your dog's health. I would skip the pricey pills. Try omega 3 tablets, the same ones given to humans.  (+ info)

Does anyoneone have panreatic insufficiency? How did you find out that you do and what are your symptoms?

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How do you know you have pancreatic insufficiency? Did a Dr tell you this? Pancreatic insufficiency can happen to children with cystic fibrosis, or anyone with pancreatic disease. Basically it means that the pancreas is not making enough enzymes to digest food. The only symptom would be steatorrhea, a watery liquid stool, usually with an oily scum on the surface ( usually oily scum on the surface of the water in commode). This can become severe enough to cause malnutrition. I had pancreatitis for 10 years and had chronic malnutrition. It is possible to supplement enzymes through pills and one has to take them every time they eat something, even snacks. Your physician can tell if you are malnourished by blood work and also stool samples. A low fat diet will help decrease the work of your pancreas, and help with the steatorrhea ( usually occurs after a high fat meal) Most people with pancreatic insufficiency that don't have cystic fibrosis have pancreatitis.  (+ info)

Convergence Insufficiency in adults vs children?

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Does anyone have information on treatments, programs or exercises for convergence insufficiency in Adults?
Also, Any differences between adult conditions and children.
Your doctor can refer you to a physical therapist.  (+ info)

What is Convergence Insufficiency?

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I have been told I have this in addition to mild nearsightedness. What does it mean? Will my glasses correct it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convergence_insufficiency

You can pretty well get all your answers right here.  (+ info)

i have trivial tricuspid insufficiency, is this something i need to see a Dr. for?

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conclusion to echocradiogram says
1.normal left ventricular function.
2.no mitral valve prolapse or pericardial effusion.
3.trivial tricuspid insufficiency.
1) You've got a doctor, the one who ordered the echo

2) trivial means just that, very little.


So, don't worry.  (+ info)

Does adrenal insufficiency have anything to do with miscarriages?

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Questions in the Maternal and Child Health Forum have been answered by doctors from Henry Ford Health System.

Forum: The Maternal and Child Health Forum
Topic: Pregnancy - Abnormal
Subject: adrenal insufficiency and asthma control during pregnancy


I have adrenal insufficiency and ashthma. Also chronic sinusitis. I want to get pregnant. What are the concerns related to these chronic conditions and their treatment during pregnancy on the fetus and for breastfeeding. Any special concerns for delivery? I am physically active, 42. I take regular replacement doses of hydrocortisone and oral zyflo and zantac for gastric reflux. Also medihalers including flovent, tilade, and combivent, as well as a regular antihistimine. Thank you for any information you can relate.
Dear Moise:

Adrenal insufficiency that is controlled with replacement corticosteroids will remain unchanged during pregnancy. The stresses that occur during labor will require increased corticosteroid coverage.

Asthma is more problematic. Approximately one third of women will experience a worsening of asthma during pregnancy and the reduced oxygenation of mother can be a threat to the baby (miscarriage, low birth weight, pre-term labor). Like most chronic diseases, if the disease is stable going into pregnancy the outlook is best; unstable chronic illness tends to exacerbate during pregnancy.

Whenever someone with chronic illness is contemplating pregnancy, a frank discussion with the physicians managing the illness and pre-pregnancy counselling with a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist (an obstetrician who manages patients with medical complications of pregnancy) is advised. MFM physicians practice at referral medical centers: there are 4 such physicians based at Henry Ford Hospital (313-876-2454).

Keywords: Pregnancy, chronic illness

This information is provided for general purposes only and is not a medical consultation. If you have specific questions, please contact your physician.






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Convergence insufficiency or accomodation insufficiency?

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Has anyone heard of these vision disorders? What is the difference? I have been reading online about convergence insufficiency and think it may be what is wrong with me, but so far I have seen two optomotrists, and opthamologist, a neurologist, and an internist and not a single one suggested it as a possibility.

I am 26 year old female, and I just started using my eyes to read about ten to twelve hours a day for law school. Currently, I am having such pain in my eyes and an inability to focus that I think I may have to drop out of school. Anyone have any ideas at all?
Convergence and accommodation are two separate neuro muscular actions that are interrelated. Convergence is the action of turning the eyes inward as one looks at a near object. Accommodation is the action of changing the focus of the eyes when one looks at a near object. When one converges the eyes the brain automatically stimulates the eyes to focus. Likewise, when one focuses the eyes the brain automatically stimulates the extraocular muscles of the eyes to turn the eyes inward. The relationship between the amount of convergence and the amount of accommodation is referred to as the accommodation convergence ratio (or the ACA ratio) If the two are in perfect balance, then when the eyes focus to a point let's say two feet in front of your nose then the eyes will turn inward so that each eye is pointing exactly at the same place that the eyes are focused upon. Some people, though, have high or low ACA ratios. This means that the eyes may not point exactly at the location which they are focused upon or visa versa.

If your problem is associated with double vision when you read then I would say you are having more trouble with the convergence component of the ratio. But, it really sounds more like your problem is with accommodative insufficiency. This problem usually responds well to a glasses prescription for reading. Depending upon what your distance prescription is, most people in your situation do quite well with a prescription of +.50 to +1.50 stronger than your distance prescription. The exact power you need, though, should be decided by your doctor.

Now, here's the rub. There are LOTS of doctors (99% of opthalmologists and probably 33% of optometrists) that have not been educated to be able to diagnose these problems. In fact, many opthalmologists will not accept the rationale that reading glasses can be beneficial for individuals under the age of 40. So, you need to find an optometrist who is well versed and educated in the area of visually related educational problems and I think you will be quite pleased with how much relief you will experience. Hope this helped.  (+ info)

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