I have a VERY sore throat that usually comes in the evenings but not always but it is on the left side of my throat…sometimes it moves to the other side of my throat as well….it can't make up it's mind!…nausea…bloating….general malaise…plugged ears….mostly my left one.I have had oral sex with a man (given and received) without a condom. should I go and get checked for stds or do you think I may just have some sort of cold/flu/other weird chest infection. Oh….and sometimes I am coughing up phlegm.

go see a dr.

Sounds like a Flu/Cold the sympotoms you have. But you should get checked for stds anytime you do something with a new partner and don't have a condom or dental warp.

Sounds more like you have a cold. But, if you're worried, don't take my word for it. go see a doctor.

dude where did you put your mouth in lol, go to the doctor

the only real worry for oral sex is contracting herpes (cold sores) Sounds like you have a cold.

You should get tested as you had unprotected sex and a sore throat can be a sign of an std and it is better to be safe than sorry
nausea…bloating can be a sign of stomach problems like an ulcer or irritable bowel syndrome so see a doctor for tests and follow up as there could be more than one problem happening at once

the chances of you catching std's through oral – genital contact is highly unlikely, what you caught is probably a common cold, he could've been recovering from a cold, or just catching one, i'm sure you can tell if it was a full blown out cold, but go to the dr's anyway for reassurance.

it actually sounds like an inner ear infection which can give you ALL the symptoms you described above. go to the doctor, he'll be able to tell simply by looking in your ear if it's infected. if he says your ears are fine, then maybe consult him about your oral sex.

regardless, be careful who you're fooling ariound with.
There is only one way to know, so go to the doc.

Diabetes can affect an individual from head to toe. Perhaps itsmost noticeable consequence is on the peripheral nervous system.These are the nerve fibers that lie under the skin, outside of thespinal cord.

Nerves are like wires, which allow the brain to communicate withthe body. they are involved in most body functions, such asproviding sensation, controlling muscles, and regulating skintemperature and perspiration.

About 40 percent of diabetics will experience symptoms involvingthe nerves in the arms and legs, often referred to as diabeticperipheral neuropathy, or DPN. These symptoms can be especiallynoticeable in the foot, because the foot contains the longestnerves in the body.

Diabetics often complain that their skin does not feel normal,and they describe a sense of tightness or the skin feeling likeleather. Patients have a hard time describing the symptoms, butthey often say it’s like walking on marbles or gravel. Manydiabetics are unable to wiggle or fan their toes.

These symptoms tend to be annoying but usually require notreatment. But the sensations may worsen, and the patient oftenwill develop sharp pains, burning and a “pins and needles” feeling,often worsening in the evenings and disrupting sleep.

Perhaps the most serious consequence of DPN is numbness in thefoot. Diabetics who have loss of protective sensation (LOPS) are athigh risk of developing ulcers, or sores in the skin frompressure.

Pressure from shoes or the ground may actually rub a hole in theskin that the patient is unaware of. These ulcers often becomeinfected and lead to about 85 percent of all amputations in thelower extremities.

There is no cure for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Tightcontrol of blood sugar will reduce symptoms, but it is not aguarantee of success.

Multiple medications are available for diabetic neuropathy.These medications are designed to control the painful symptoms ofneuropathy. they do not cure the condition and do not reverse lossof feeling.

The B vitamins, vitamin D and a nutritional supplement calledalpha lipoic acid have been shown to be beneficial for somepatients. Other therapies such as nerve stimulation, infrared lighttherapy and surgical nerve decompression appear to be of limited orno value.

As loss of protective sensation is very serious, all diabeticsneed to be aware of their sensory status. this can be easilydetected using a soft piece of plastic called a monofilament thatis pressed against the foot. a diabetic who cannot feel thisplastic on the bottom of his or her foot is considered to haveLOPS.

Although sensation cannot be increased, the foot can beprotected to prevent diabetic sores from forming. Proper careincludes moisturizing the skin to keep it supple, wearing diabeticshoes (usually paid for by insurance companies), conducting dailyinspections of the foot and scheduling regular visits to apodiatrist.

Dr. Jeffrey Boberg is a podiatrist on staff at SSM DePaul HealthCenter. His offices are located at 12255 DePaul Drive, Suite 100,in the North Medical Office Building. you can reach him at314-739-7100.

For years now, I've had many of the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. Difficulty starting, weak stream, getting up at night, and going frequently. I haven't experienced any pain associated with this. I recently had a prostate exam and also the blood test for prostate cancer, both of which were negative. My doctor gave me a prescription to knock out any possible bladder infection, but that didn't change anything. Is there any other condition that could cause these symptoms?

I'm a fit 33 year old, no immediate family history of prostate cancer. I drink about 16 oz of coffee in the morning, and then plenty of tea and water throughout the day. I excercise 5 evenings a week, and drink a moderate amount of water afterwards. I think this may explain the frequency but don't know about other symptoms.

kenyes shot from the caffine