I have an appt to get tested for adhd soon, im 23 and sometimes i cant focus for ****. my thougts are racing, i ask questions but dont listen to the answer, i start something but dont finish it, and i have a hard time expressing myself. On the other hand at times im extremely calm and focused like a normal person. Im not sure if i have it or not. Any suggestions?

Hello,

It's been more than a month now that I've been having a running nose and a strong cough. These past few days, I've been feeling tired and weak. My ears are also blocked and sometimes have a hard time hearing. What do you guys think about these symptoms? Someone told me it might be chronic cough but not too sure.. anyone have any ideas on what it might be. Thanks

P.S. I have no allergies.

Viruses(common cold) and bacterial infections cause the same symptoms. on the cellular level its all the same. There's something interfering with the cell's regulatory processes.

If you have a cold then you need to support your immune system with vitamin C. the cold will leave your body within 2-3 weeks.

If you still feel sick after 2-3 weeks, ask for an antibiotic. Take the whole course.

If you still feel sick after taking the full course of antibiotic, you may want to look into getting tested for infectious mononucleosis, std's, etc.

You may have developed sinusitis or an ear infection which would explain the tiredness and weakness. the cough can be cause by mucus draining down the back of the throat and irritating the lining of your bronchi. Go to your doc if you are still not better by tomorrow. He may prescribe an antibiotic to combat the infection. better safe than sorry.

It could be bronchitis.. have it checked.. I have your same symptoms but have not been to the docs yet… trying to wait it out….I know eventually it will go away on its own and I really don't want to take any antibiotics for it…

(Go to the doctor and ask him.) I think you are having a longlasting cold

in california, do you believe it is possible for a heroin addict to get medical marijuana for the pain of withdrawal symptoms from kicking and getting completely off of heroin. Lets just say, they already are on methadone but are having are hard time detoxing. (please – no stupid answers)

I've known a few heroin addicts. most who didn't die from the habit have managed to kick it using marijuana to help. not sure about getting a recommendation for that purpose, but I do know it helps. If at all possible, kick heroin and pass on the methadone. its way harder to get off!! If already on methadone, best bet is rehab as the detox for that drug is awful, but worth it to get clean.

I can see the logic behind it – I know Mary-Jane is not as hard as heroin- so I would see it as an improvement. I know it sounds dumb but it makes sense to me.
then the person can gradually reduce the use of marijuana until they are completely drug free- Marijuana is not as difficult to quit as heroin.

If I were to diagnose myself, what symptoms of depression would I look for?

always sad, thoughts of suicide, feeling about urself all the time and wishing u could fix it, having a hard time getting up in the morning ( not wanting to get up and face the day) wanting to cry a lot of the time or crying a lot. thoughts of cutting. these are some symptoms of depression.

saddness and not getting out of bed and well not sleeping well sad alot day time night time
and well cant enjoy stuff u like to like before and not wanting to go out all day and night time
lay there in bed eating and sometimes not eating and well feeling funny…
and aniexty and fears alot all day and night. feels like your gonna loose your mind..
and well not wanting to even to go for walk… and outdoors even on nice snowy day..

You don't necessarily have to feel sad or tearful if you are clinically depressed….. instead you may feel numb and apathetic, like you aren't sad, you just don't care about anything and don't want to do anything.

when something small happens you easily break down and cry. cry a lot randomly when you think of what happened in the day. lots of mood swings.

increase appetite or decrease, disturbed sleep paterns, feeling saw when you wake up, feeling hopless, tearfull, paranoid. good luck!

Depression is just something they came up with to sell you pills, there's no such thing you just need to go do something fun and enjoy life.

I have asthma but my fam really can't afford to go to the doctor for it. I had a pretty bad attack the other day and it got me concerned. What could I do to strengthen my lungs and prevent more painful attacks? I've heard singing lessons actually help in some cases… I also heard to do aerobic exercises.

If anyone can find it it would be much appreciated. I HATE having this problem

Definitely work on cardio conditioning. usually helps strengthen the lungs too. Walking, jogging, etc. unfortunately, there is no guarantee that these things will fix the asthma, as the physiology of the attack is unrelated to fitness. (Believe me, I've tried my whole life to be "fit" enough to not have asthma…to no avail). there are some other things I do when I'm having a particularly hard time with my asthma.

1. Sleep with a humidifier. Moist air is much easier on the lungs than cold/dry.
2. Use Vicks on your chest at night if you feel tightness. I'm not sure if it actually does anything but I seem to feel better at least.
3. Sleep on a couple of pillows. Lying flat makes breathing much harder.
4. During an episode, try to breath in through your nose and out with your mouth.

whats are some symptoms of autism?

the severity of the symptoms vary.
but here are some:
failure to establish friendships with children the same age,
lack of interest in sharing enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people,
lack of empathy,
problems taking steps to start a conversation,
having a hard time learning the language,
frequent crying,
no real fear of dangers.

i hope those help you!

I think that one of the most frustrating things about autism or Asperger's syndrome is trying to relate to your child. Kids don't come with a manual that tells you what their limitations are; you find that out as you go along. so many times they are reacting to something they perceive as scary, uncomfortable or annoying. they are not able, being young children, to discuss the problem with you; they just react. they may scream, shut down, start spinning. . . you just never know what the problem is until you have figured out the pattern to the child's behavior. And, at times, once they have started into the reaction mode, it's difficult to get them out of it, even if the offensive stimuli is removed. I have found with my grandson, that as he's gotten older he can reason and take on more responsibility for his own behavior. But when he was little it was hard to relate to him.

Signs that a child has ADHD should be know by any person who is a parent. most children exhibit these same symptoms as well. The difference in a normal child and those with ADHD, has to do with the length of time the behavior goes on.

It is recommended to observe your child for 6 months, if you are concerned about their behavior. A professional evaluation of your child can then be completed, if you are still concerned. assistance will be needed for your child with ADHD to properly develop. The symptoms will become a disruption to your child’s life and will soon begin causing issues in other areas. Our purpose is to increase your knowledge by presenting to you three symptoms of ADHD. And you can read about ADHD Medications List in this other post.

ADHD children often have a hard time following even the most simple instruction without getting distracted. This basically means that even tasks outside of school can be difficult for them to complete without constant reinforcement. However it is important not to mistake normal amounts of energy in children as an absolute sign of ADHD. most parents are concerned about having a child with this disorder because they seem overly active. it is easy for a worried parent to stress about their child and ADHD. This is why it’s so important to be careful about diagnosis. one area that is often seen in ADHD children concerns the ability to be organized. We’re referring to the typical contexts with young children and how well the child approaches age-related tasks from an organizational standpoint. while that may seem beyond the ability of children, the fact is that young children do have their way of displaying an ability to organize, and be organized. Kids will often display their organizational preferences at an early age. Take care to note how long a particular behavior is present. ADHD Medications List for Adults.

An ADHD child will often appear to not be listening regardless of who is speaking or what they are speaking about. Many parent soften feel their child is not paying close enough attention to something. while growing up we have all been guilty of this at one time or another. The average child will go through this at some time in their life. The length as well as the frequency of these time frames are different for a child with ADHD. The best way to gauge is see how the child reacts when spoken directly to.

If you feel that your child has these symptoms and they have been on going, then the next step is to contact your family doctor. ADHD Medications for Children

I have ulcerative colitis and have been very well off for about 2 months until today. I got a cold and have been experiencing bad symptoms. Could this be because my medicine (immune suppressant) is focusing on curing my cold and not fighting my colitis??? help!

You think your med is curing your cold??? I don't think you understand what an immunosuppressant does. it suppresses your immune system. SUPPRESSES. It's not an antiviral, it's not an antibiotic, it's not an antifungal and it's not an antihelminth.

You're having a hard time fighting off the cold BECAUSE you take an immunosuppressant! Do some online research about the drugs you take.

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Asthma is very common, so common that there is probably somebody that you know that suffers from it.  if you have no idea what asthma is fully you do however know what the symptoms are.

Asthma is a condition in the respiratory system that cause the smaller airways to tighten, this is what makes an asthma suffer have a hard time breathing.  the time that an asthma attack can last is dependent on the seriousness of the condition and also how tight the airways happen to be. Albuterol for Nebulizer

It is a disease that can occur in people of all ages although it is more common to first appear in children. Some lucky asthma suffers happen to outgrow this conditionAlso there are some asthma suffers who will live with the condition for the rest of their lives.

People who have no other asthma suffers in their family can acquire asthma.  It is a misunderstanding about asthma, that it is passed down from generation to generation.  Alvesco Inhaler

Asthma symptoms usually are cough, wheezing, tightness in the chest, breath shortness, and a hard time to breathe.  Symptoms do vary form person to person.

An asthma attack has levels of mild, moderate, and severe.

For somebody that had mild asthma they have attacks when they have an upper respiratory infection.  Most other times they are completely fine and have no asthma symptoms at all.

Some moderate asthma sufferers can have some symptoms from time to time.  It could be worse in the early morning or late in the night, when they have a cold, or have a lot of stress in their lives.

For asthma suffers with severe asthma, they have symptoms just about every day.  at times they could fond it difficult to even talk to people or to be involved in any physical activity.  also they are in the hospital a lot due to the severity of their asthma. Albuterol Inhalers

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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.