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Question: How can ALS affect how people function?
Answer: People with ALS can still think and learn. They have all of their senses -- sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. Yet the disease can affect their memory and decision-making ability.
Question: What is the outlook for people with ALS?
Answer: The loss of breathing causes many people with ALS to die within 3 to 5 years after they're diagnosed. Yet some people can live more than 10 years with the disease.
Question: What are the main types of ALS?
Answer: There are two types of ALS: Sporadic ALS is the most common form. It affects up to 95% of people with the disease. Sporadic means it happens sometimes without a clear cause. Familial ALS ( FALS) runs in families. About 5% to 10% of people with ALS have this type. FALS is caused by changes to a gene. Parents pass the faulty gene to their children. If one parent has the gene for ALS, each of their children will have a 50% chance of getting the gene and having the disease.
Question: What is ALS?
Answer: A French doctor named Jean- Martin Charcot discovered the condition in 1869. var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop'){ webmd.ads2.disable Initial Load(); webmd.ads2.disable Ads Init = true; $(function() { webmd.p.pim.increment(); $('.responsive-video-container').insert After('.module-social-share-container'); require(['video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader'], function(video Loader) { video Loader.init({ autoplay: webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop' && ! !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } ALS is a progressive disease, which means it gets worse over time. It affects nerves in your brain and spinal cord that control your muscles. As your muscles get weaker, it gets harder for you to walk, talk, eat, and breathe. Some others include: primary lateral sclerosis ( PLS) progressive bulbar palsy ( PBP) pseudobulbar palsy With ALS, motor neurons in your brain and spinal cord break down and die. It affects up to 95% of people with the disease.
Question: What are some other motor neuron diseases besides ALS?
Answer: Some others include: primary lateral sclerosis ( PLS) progressive bulbar palsy ( PBP) pseudobulbar palsy With ALS, motor neurons in your brain and spinal cord break down and die. One change is to a gene that makes a protein called SOD1.
Question: What are the risks of taking evening primrose oil?
Answer: Most people will tolerate evening primrose oil without complications. But keep in mind that there have been reports of side effects such as: Headache Stomach upset Nausea Dizziness Rash Evening primrose oil may raise the risk of bleeding among people who take anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. It may also raise the risk of seizures as well as serious nausea and vomiting for people taking a class of drugs known as phenothiazines. These drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Question: Why do people use evening primrose oil?
Answer: Evening primrose oil supplements usually come in capsule form. People take it to try to treat conditions such as: Rheumatoid arthritis Premenstrual syndrome ( PMS) Eczema or atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions Breast pain during menstruation ADD Asthma Reviews of the available scientific evidence have found no reason to recommend evening primrose oil to help the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or breast pain.
Question: Can you get evening primrose oil naturally from foods?
Answer: GLA, thought to be the active ingredient in evening primrose oil, can be found in small amounts in a variety of food sources. However, it is most concentrated in plant oils such as evening primrose oil and borage oil. The doses used in most clinical trials would be hard to get from food sources.
Question: How effective is evening primrose oil?
Answer: People take it to try to treat conditions such as: Rheumatoid arthritis Premenstrual syndrome ( PMS) Eczema or atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions Breast pain during menstruation ADD Asthma Reviews of the available scientific evidence have found no reason to recommend evening primrose oil to help the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or breast pain. There is some good research showing that evening primrose oil may be helpful in eczema or atopic dermatitis. And some studies suggest that supplements that contain gamma-linolenic acid ( GLA), including evening primrose oil, may be of some benefit to people with rheumatoid arthritis. But other research is conflicting, so more research is needed on the use of evening primrose oil for both of these conditions.
Question: What is evening primrose oil?
Answer: There is some good research showing that evening primrose oil may be helpful in eczema or atopic dermatitis. And some studies suggest that supplements that contain gamma-linolenic acid ( GLA), including evening primrose oil, may be of some benefit to people with rheumatoid arthritis. However, it is most concentrated in plant oils such as evening primrose oil and borage oil.
Question: What are some precautions for taking evening primrose oil?
Answer: Several other drug interactions have been noted. Evening primrose oil may cause seizures if used with anesthesia. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) does regulate dietary supplements; however, it treats them like foods rather than medications. Unlike drug manufacturers, the makers of supplements don't have to show their products are safe or effective before selling them on the market.
Question: What are other guidelines when taking Aldactone for heart failure?
Answer: Weigh yourself at the same time every day (on the same scale) and record your weight. Call your doctor if you gain 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. While taking this drug, have your blood pressure and kidney function tested regularly, as advised by your doctor. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory so that your response to this medication can be monitored.
Question: What are the side effects of Aldactone for heart failure?
Answer: Side effects you may experience with Aldactone include: Extreme tiredness: This side effect may be strongest when you first start taking Aldactone. It should decrease as your body adjusts to the drug. Call your doctor if this symptom persists. Increased urination: This is normal and may last for up to six hours after a dose. Abnormal enlargement of one or both breasts in men: This may be associated with breast pain. Contact your doctor if this symptom persists or is severe. Upset stomach: Take this drug with meals or milk to reduce this symptom. Contact your doctor if this symptom persists or is severe. Skin rash or itching: Stop taking the medication and call your doctor right away. Shortness of breath: Call your doctor right away. Confusion; irregular heartbeat; nervousness; numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips: Contact your doctor right away.
Question: What are guidelines for taking medicine with Aldactone?
Answer: Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker. If you experience an increase in side effects after taking your medications together, contact your doctor. Before this drug is prescribed, tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, particularly other drugs for high blood pressure, Sandimmune, potassium-containing drugs, digoxin, or lithium. Before this medication is prescribed, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, a history of kidney stones, menstrual problems, or breast enlargement.
Question: How do I take Aldactone for heart failure?
Answer: If you are taking a single dose a day, you may wish to take it in the morning with your breakfast or right after eating your breakfast. If you are taking more than one dose a day, consider taking the last dose no later than 4 p.m so that you are not waking up late at night to urinate. The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and how long you need to take the medication will depend on your condition.
Question: What are side effects of Aldactone for heart failure?
Answer: Shortness of breath: Call your doctor right away. Confusion; irregular heartbeat; nervousness; numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips: Contact your doctor right away.
Question: Should I avoid certain food or drugs while taking Aldactone for heart failure?
Answer: Aldactone, an aldosterone inhibitor, is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Side effects you may experience with Aldactone include: Extreme tiredness: This side effect may be strongest when you first start taking Aldactone. Before this drug is prescribed, tell your doctor about all the other medications you are taking, particularly other drugs for high blood pressure, Sandimmune, potassium-containing drugs, digoxin, or lithium. Before this medication is prescribed, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, gout, a history of kidney stones, menstrual problems, or breast enlargement. Follow your doctor's dietary advice, which may include: following a low-sodium diet, or including (or avoiding) high-potassium foods (such as bananas and orange juice) in your diet.
Question: How is Aldactone used to treat heart failure?
Answer: Aldactone is usually prescribed to prevent heart failure symptoms from becoming worse. Aldactone protects the heart by blocking a certain chemical (aldosterone) in the body that causes salt and fluid build-up. When receiving aldactone, you may be given a low dose that does not provide enough diuretic effects by itself. Your doctor may prescribe another type of diuretic in addition to aldactone. Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker.
Question: What is Aldactone?
Answer: Aldactone is usually prescribed to prevent heart failure symptoms from becoming worse. Here are some guidelines for taking food and medicine with Aldactone: Aldactone is generally prescribed in combination with an ACE inhibitor, digoxin, other diuretic and beta-blocker.
Question: What are other Aldactone guidelines?
Answer: The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and how long you need to take the medication will depend on your condition. Call your doctor if you gain 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. While taking this drug, have your blood pressure and kidney function tested regularly, as advised by your doctor. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory so that your response to this medication can be monitored.
Question: What tests will my doctor do to see if I have ischemic colitis?
Answer: These include: The decongestant pseudoephedrine Some migraine and heart drugs Estrogen Ischemic colitis is a master of disguise. Its symptoms can mimic other conditions, including a flare of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Those long-lasting conditions result from a problem with your immune system, not low blood flow. Doctors may ask for any of these tests to decide if you have ischemic colitis: Imaging tests, like CT scans and angiograms. These use X-rays at different angles to get a detailed image of your colon and blood vessels. Stool samples. Doctors look for infections that may be causing your symptoms. Colonoscopy. This test looks inside your colon.
Question: How is ischemic colitis treated?
Answer: If you have a mild case -- and most cases are mild -- the inner lining of your colon is inflamed, sore, and bleeding. It usually heals on its own, but you may get antibiotics to prevent infection. You'll probably get IV fluids to keep you hydrated. To give your colon a rest while it heals, you won't be able to drink or eat anything for a few days. If you have a more serious case, a surgeon may need to remove dead tissue or repair your bowel.
Question: What are the causes of ischemic colitis?
Answer: Surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm (a bulge in the artery) can lead to ischemic colitis. Other operations in your belly or your circulatory system can also cause problems. The risk also goes up if you're a long distance runner. During a marathon, blood flow may shift away from your gut to meet the oxygen needs of your leg muscles. Dehydration could play a role, too. It's rare, but some medications can trigger an ischemic colitis attack. These include: The decongestant pseudoephedrine Some migraine and heart drugs Estrogen Ischemic colitis is a master of disguise.
Question: What is ischemic colitis?
Answer: Ischemic colitis is inflammation in your large intestine, or colon. It results from a lack of blood flow to the area, usually because an artery is blocked or narrowed. You need blood flow to your colon because it brings oxygen that keeps your tissues alive. If the blockage goes on for too long, it can cause serious problems. But if you get treatment soon, you should heal quickly. Ischemic colitis is more common in people over 60, but younger folks can get it, too.
Question: What are the symptoms of ischemic colitis?
Answer: You may notice: Bloody poop Pain on your left side Urgent need to go Diarrhea Nausea Swollen belly Doctors often can't pinpoint the cause of ischemic colitis. This condition results from a blocked artery. If you have ischemic colitis and have pain on your right side or sudden belly pain that's so severe you can't find a comfortable position, head to the ER or call 911. The artery feeding the right side of your colon also feeds part of the small intestine. A blockage there can quickly damage or kill tissue. If this life-threatening situation occurs, you'll need surgery to clear the blockage and to remove the damaged part of the intestine.
Question: Does ear candling really clear your mind?
Answer: Ear candlers believe that passages in your head are all connected. Clearing the ear canal, they say, will clean out the rest of the pathways and leave you with a clean head. It sounds like a peaceful way to get healthy, but the idea of a maze of connected pathways in your head is a myth. There are solid barriers there, like the eardrum, that stop this from happening.
Question: How is ear candling done?
Answer: Buy the candles, which are hollow fabric cones soaked in wax or paraffin. They're around 10 inches long and can cost a few dollars apiece. Cut a hole in a paper plate and stick the candle into it. This makes sure candle wax and ash don't fall on your face. Lie on your side. Place the candle in your ear canal. Get someone you trust to light the opposite end. Let it burn for about 15 minutes. Repeated with the other ear. Fans say that as the candle burns, it creates a low-level suction force that pulls wax and debris out of your ear. Others believe heat from the candle melts and softens the wax, which falls out over the next few days.
Question: Is ear candling safe?
Answer: At its best, ear candling is a lousy way to remove wax. At its worst, it can cause serious harm to your ear. It's also risky to hold a lit candle close to your face. The flame or the melted wax could burn you. Candle wax may even drip into your ear canal, clog the passage, and make you lose your hearing for a while. There are also reports of punctured eardrums after the candling process.
Question: What is inside the candle after ear candling?
Answer: Place the candle in your ear canal. When studied, it was revealed that the contents were a blend of burned candle wax and fabric.
Question: Should I eat fatty fish if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: The omega-3 fatty acids in fish like herring, mackerel, salmon, and tuna -- as well as in fish oil supplements -- may help with RA pain and morning stiffness. Omega-3s contain a natural chemical that's similar to some painkillers.
Question: Should I drink alcohol if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Also, you may need to cut back on alcohol if you take medications for RA (like methotrexate). Some people can have one or two drinks a week at most. Ask your doctor what's OK for you.
Question: Should I follow an extreme diet if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Although no food plans are proven to help RA, you may read about some that claim to, or know of people with RA who say it worked for them. Before you try one, it's a good idea to discuss it with your doctor, especially if it calls for megadoses of supplements or cuts out whole food groups. If you do want to take supplements for your RA or try to use food as medicine, make sure to talk to your doctor first.
Question: Do certain foods help with rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: But research shows that some foods are better for you than others. It depends partly on your health and the medication you take.
Question: Should I eat olive oil if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Try it instead of other cooking oils. It's better for your heart and may block inflammation.
Question: Should I eat fiber if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Aim for: Lots of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits.
Question: Should I eat other vitamins and minerals if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: RA makes you more likely to have low levels of vitamins B6, B12, C, D, and E, and magnesium, selenium, and zinc. Ask your doctor if you might need more of these from foods or supplements.
Question: Should I eat processed foods if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: You may want to cut back on highly processed foods like packaged snacks, baked goods, and lunch meats. Some research shows that the saturated fat in them raises inflammation. It's not clear that these foods affect RA symptoms.
Question: Should I eat folic acid if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: If you take methotrexate, your doctor may recommend folic acid supplements. They can help prevent side effects. Folic acid is also in foods like spinach and citrus fruits.
Question: What is the best way to eat to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Experts keep studying the effects of diet on RA, but they still haven't found what everyone wants: a diet that improves RA or its symptoms. Until they do, planning your diet is simple. " People with RA should eat a healthy diet, just like anyone else," says Ruchi Jain, MD, a rheumatologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Question: Should I follow the Mediterranean diet if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: Until they do, planning your diet is simple. " But cutting back on them may be good for you in general, so it's worth trying. It's rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and fish and other lean proteins. One study found that people who stuck to the diet for a few months had more energy and fewer RA symptoms.
Question: Do nutrients affect rheumatoid arthritis?
Answer: But research shows that some foods are better for you than others. It's better for your heart and may block inflammation. Ask your doctor what's OK for you. Eating more of some of these healthy foods -- and cutting back on the unhealthy ones -- is a good idea.
Question: Does deep breathing help with stress if you have ulcerative colitis?
Answer: You do it 24-7, usually without noticing it at all. Take a moment to tune in to your breathing. It's an easy, do-it-anywhere way to soothe your body and mind. Take a slow, deep breath, filling your lungs with air. Then let it out slowly and fully, feeling your muscles loosen up as you do. Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Deep breathing not only relaxes your mind, but it also sends more blood flowing through your body.
Question: What are some ways to relax if you have ulcerative colitis?
Answer: Try 10 minutes in the morning and 10 minutes before you go to bed. Include some "me time" on your to-do list. Read a book. Spend some time in a park or your garden. Call a good friend. Take a yoga class. Try a new recipe. Use a foam roller or a tennis ball to unknot tense muscles. Take a warm shower or bath.
Question: Is exercise good for stress from ulcerative colitis?
Answer: Take several deep breaths whenever you feel stressed out. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms. Depending on how severe your condition is, you may need to limit how much and how hard you exercise. Don't overdo it. Even a moderate 10-minute walk each day counts, and you'll feel better for it.
Question: Does stress trigger ulcerative colitis?
Answer: So make it a priority to notice and manage the things that get to you. Take a good look at how you respond. Then use these simple tips to tap into relaxation and relief. Studies show that exercise can also lower stress and relieve some UC symptoms.
Question: What is inflammatory breast cancer?
Answer: Inflammatory breast cancer ( IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or an irritated area of skin. It blocks the lymph vessels in the skin of your breast. Inflammatory breast cancer may not show up on a mammogram or ultrasound and is often misdiagnosed as an infection. By the time it's diagnosed, it usually has grown into the skin of your breast. Often, it has already spread to other parts of the body, too.
Question: What are the symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer?
Answer: A bruise on the breast that doesn't go away Sudden swelling of the breast Itching of the breast Nipple changes or discharge Swelling of the lymph nodes under the arm or in the neck These changes often happen quickly, over a period of weeks.
Question: How does inflammatory breast cancer develop?
Answer: When compared to other forms of the disease, inflammatory breast cancer: Looks different -- often there are no lumps, but your breast might appear red, swollen, or inflamed Is harder to diagnose -- it doesn't show up well on a mammogram Is more aggressive and spreads more quickly than other types Tends to be diagnosed at a younger age, especially among African- American women Is more likely to affect overweight women Is often further along (your doctor may call this locally advanced, meaning it's moved into nearby skin) when it's diagnosed Has often spread past the breast (your doctor will say it has metastasized) when it's diagnosed, which makes it harder to treat Unlike more common types of breast cancer, this type generally doesn't show up as a lump. The disease grows as nests or sheets under the skin.
Question: How is inflammatory breast cancer treated?
Answer: Inflammatory breast cancer ( IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or an irritated area of skin. This type of cancer is usually in one of three stages: Stage IIIB: All Inflammatory breast cancers start in this stage since they involve the skin of your breast. It may include: Chemotherapy . This drug treatment is given before surgery to shrink the tumor and make the cancer operable. It also lowers the chance the cancer will come back. Surgery. A mastectomy may be performed after chemotherapy. Hormone therapy. Certain medications may be given if the cancer cells have hormone receptors. These medicines block the receptors so they can't attach to the hormones. Radiation . Often, radiation treatments are given after chemotherapy and surgery to lower the chance of the cancer coming back.