My father has been drinking for many years as well as smoked a pipe for many years(40 plus years).He is complaing of problems with breathing,a dry cough,a feeling of fullness in the stomach as well as gas,and swelling in his stomach,legs,and feet,and tiredness what disease could cause these symptoms?I am worried,he said he has only recently had these symptoms,and was fine a short time ago.I remember a few monthes ago he said that he had fainted,and was having stomach upset,but before that he never complained of any problems on the contrary he said he can not beleive he feels as he does because he said he has never been sick before,he said he thought he got the flu from work,and that is what is making him feel as he does,could that cause the symptoms he is explaining?Any ideas?Thank you.
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All these symptoms point to the early stages of pregnancy.   If your father is a Muslim he may have been chosen to bear the Saviour : Muslims believe that the Saviour (yet to come) will be born of man. Keep in touch and let me know what happens in 9 months.
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Definitely talk to his doctor, it may not be his diet. It could be an underlying health problem.
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I am so sorry about your grandfather. It is impossible for anyone to give you an exact amount of time he has left. However, if he is being cared for by a hospice agency, then his doctor has determined that he has less than 6 months (give or take - you just never know)\nSome signs of impending death are:\nDecreased eating/drinking\nA decrease in urine output\nExtremities become cool and dark\nirregular breathing pattern\na collection of secretions in the mouth/throat - so that it "rattles"when they breath\nI am sorry I can't give you more specific information - no one can.\nI wish you the best.
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Not necessarily.  Nausea can be caused by many things including a stomach virus, sinus drainage (I get it bad in the morning when I wake because my sinus drains), or even pregnancy (morning sickness isn't always in the morning).  My husband has been diagnosed with acid reflux and he suffered from heartburn, chest pain and even shooting pain in his arm.  When we went to the emergency room, he was immediately treated as though he was having a heart attack, including aspirin and glycerin, EKG, etc.  He never got an acidic taste.\n\nDon't walk, RUN, to the nearest hospital, you could be ripe for a heart attack (yes, vomiting can accompany a heart attack).  Get a diagnosis from a professional.  This is nothing to play with or guess about.  Maybe they will just tell you to get a box of Prilosec and see your family physician in a few days, or they may do a stress test to make sure there is nothing wrong with your heart.\n\nAt least, you will be able to stop worrying about what may or may not be.
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I have had this happen to me before.  I think it was during the time my doctor eventually decided I had acid reflux.  I worried about cancer too.  But my doctor just gave me a wry smile like I was a hypocondriac and scoffed, "Oh yeah, what other symptoms do you have?"  It ended up being nothing and several years later after  talking to other people I discovered this is actually pretty common thing to go through.  I haven't had that happen to me in several years, now. But when I was having that happen to me it was on and off for several years.
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Probably is still getting over the flu. Sounds like she had it and probably her stomach acid is more active now that shes feeling better and eating. many awful things we can get. Just watch that shes eating well and try not to over do it. Of course plenty of liquids.
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Demand a second opinion. Positive note I had similar symptoms for years rarely a day off. I had a brain scan, a EEG and other tests turns out I have hemiplegic migraines - very scary. I have an aura with mine - a bad taste often triggered by what I eat or smell. Gloss paint sends me off my legs for up to 2 weeks. I was investigated for having a stroke! Go back an see your Dr if symptoms don't improve and demand further tests! Have allergy/ sensitivity tests done, mine showed my triggers as being corn, melon, larger etc. I changed my diet and took FEVER FEW natural health supps and have made a fantastic recovery, with the occasional relapse. I f your symptoms are new to you and you have had no further investigations than a DR appointment, go back and demand more. Take a friend or relative with you if your reluctant to push the issue. You only have one life - enjoy it. Luv J xx
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It sounds like something is out of whack. I know it can be hard to convince someone to go to the doc...but he needs to. Does he check his blood sugar at home? If so, you need to make sure hes checking it and that its doin ok. About his mouth-that doesn't sound right...he needs to go back and speak with the dentist or something because being a diabetic he has got to be able to eat. My father in law is also diabetic..pretty advanced and he has all sorts of "episodes" like falling, weakness, scrambled thoughts, mood swings and fatigue. Diabetes kills so don't worry about being "pushy" or whatever, tell him its for his health, his future so he needs to not wait and just go make sure everything is ok. Good Luck to you!
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My Mom has MS and quit smoking.  Stress, temperature, poor eating habits ( one with a lot of fat content) will bring on more spasms for her. She started doing yoga and eating better and taking vitamins, and it all seemed to help.  Stress is the worst thing for her, or standing up for too long. Each person is different, with MS, though.  Smoking can't be good for you, irregardless of having MS.  My mom also says that 'bad things' like numbness and tingling and pain and spasms seem to come and go.  She had numbness in her torso for about a year, and than one day PooF!  it was gone.  Good luck. Be strong. She's had it for about 25 years, now, or so and still doing fine. She walks slower at times and she gets muscle spasms in her legs still.  She has a hard time sleeping on most nights,but overall, she is doing great.  She doesn't take any medication for it.
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If you are feeling sick after having smack(heroin) i'd hazard a good guess that you haven't been doing it for very long (smoking on foil by any chance?).  If i am right my advice is STOP now!  I am nearly 25 and began smoking herion (and crack) when i'd just turned 19. The sickness will subside after your body is used to it more; but this is certainly bot a benefit!  In place of the sickness you will have withdrawls- and believe me when that happens there is NO choosing to stop-you'll have a long and bloody fight on your hands; getting off it, getting back on it, getting back off it- i have gone on and on like this for years!  I have done so many community detoxes i have lost count, private detox hospitals, rehabilitation centers.  I had been clean now for a couple of months-gone out for a spliff yesterday and nearly (should have to be honest) ended up in Accident & Emergency! What began with a smoke led to much, much more.  This is only a TINY little snippet of some of my history with drugs-i'm telling you hoping it may put u off a litte while you still may have the choice, a choice between a normal(ish) life and total, utter shame, misery & hopelessness! Get a grip while u still can mate x
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HI Angela are you under alot of stress/pressure at the moment and feeling tired or overcome even with simple things. Has your weight changed recently and did you get you blood sugar levels checked recently in case of diabetics.\n\nHave either your mother or your young sister ever presented similar symptoms as to the dizziness, blackouts foggyness forgetfulness and feelings of unreality.\n\nYou don't mention having pain or feeling fatigue or sickness. I have the symptoms you explain except the blackouts and other smyptoms. I have also pain that migrates fatigue sickness and mood swings and numbness. I am diagnosed with Fibromyalgia/ME since 2000. I know other Fibro/ME suffers who have regular blackouts with the symptoms you present plus pains fatigue mood swings and numbness. \n\nThis is difficult to diagnose and nothing shows up on scans etc which can seem to the un trained lay person or doctor in some cases (all in the head and the patient is depressed or lazy)\n\nTry to relax a bit and not dwell on this until you get the results of the brain scan back I know it not easy for you but worring can't do any good.\n\nTake care around machinery and do not drive and take it easy hubby's can some times make you feel worse at times like this if they don't support you or have compassion. \n\nAsk him to help out more and not hurt it doesn't work explain to your young children that mummy is feeling poorly and loves them very much but just needs to go slowly and cant rush about like a bat.\n\nHope you get the help and answers you require to take charge of a very frightening situtation. \n\nTake LOL.
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Many years ago, I met a man who had Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He has since died (of a heart attack, not GBS). He didn't talk too much about it, but did say that it made him feel very weak. He was still ambulatory, not confined to a wheelchair. Sometimes, even after just a small amount of walking, he would pant for breath. He said several times that it also caused trouble with his going to the bathroom, due to a lack of muscle control.\n\nYou've probably already seen this, but here's a description of the symptoms of GBS:\n\nhttp://www.guillain-barre.com/overview.html
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Please go see a doctor.  My father complained of a major headache for two days before he went to see his doctor.  His doctor told him it was the flu, to go home and take some flu meds and just relax until monday when the rest of his test results came in.  The following morning we were taking him to the emergency room.  He had pneumancoccyl meningitis and was in a coma for eight days.  Please do not think that a pain will "go away" and go see your doctor.
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Some symptoms that you can keep an eye out for is, being figety cant just sit still, always touching the face, the way his hands look (cramped up) not like relaxed the way other peoples hands are, no appetite, pacing and mumbling. Someone on meth does not have to have all of these signs but some. You say this family member sleeps everynight and is hard to wake up, not sure if it could be meth, but marijuana makes you sleep and its a hard sleep. If you think he or she is on drugs have a heart to heart talk with them and tell them that you are worried and care about them and that you both can get through this together and not depend on drugs, tell him or her that you will help him or her out and be there for them, anytime or anywhere. Drugs are not the answer its the problem. Good luck.
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Somewhat long, but worth the read:\nBecause your red blood cells "have an affinity to carbon monoxide", and pick it up first rather than oxygen.  The dizziness is from lack of oxygen to the brain.  The throwing-up is typical of (I'm assuming) someone who is recently into smoking.  The throwing-up probably also is the lack of oxygen that interfered with the normal stomach activity, whether or not you recently ate.  I had what you describe.  I HAD IT DECADES AGO, AND NOW I HAVE A LUNG CONDITION THAT REQUIRES OXYGEN FROM A TANK!  I know someone who is 93 who smoked from age 13.  She has a terrible cough, but does get enough oxygen without help.  She's the exception (terribly wrinkled too - I know other 90+ people who look darned good.)  I know you probably are young, like under 25 or 30, you know there are lung diseases, and you think YOU won't get them, or if you do, that will be so far in the future as to be of no concern.  SURPRISE!  That older age does come to pass, and you will probably want to kick your younger-self's behind for doing this to you.  So stop now, in fact, write a note to your to-be-older self,  put it away somewhere secure, and forget about it.  I hope your future self will be pleased with the contents.
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Hello again there!  Sorry to hear about how you feel.  I also have CFS or abstein bar.  I'm a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that's why my doctor treats it with Valtrex.  Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that's where the antidepressants come in.  As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don't dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it's not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he's so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it's scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better.  Wouldn't you like to feel normal again?  Be able to get up when you wake up and go.  Not fall asleep at the wheel.  You get my point.  I'm a new person and I have a new baby.  Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable.  By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse!  So if you do, you need to take a break until you're all better.  Believe me it didn't help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later   I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you're having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a  time.  Sounds like you're under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time.  Help is on the way,  you'll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I'd be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that's why everyone loves and trusts him so much
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First of all, you DO need to go to the Dr.\n\nBut I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. It's probably GERD (Reflux Disease) which would be exacerbated by the smoking by the way. Reflux doesn't have to be just after eating. My bet is that, whatever it is.. it's probably related to the upper gastro-intestinal track and most likely easily fixed. \n\nHOWEVER: GERD that goes without treatment is the leading cause of esophageal cancer, which is deadly and with the smoking, you're at even a higher risk. So, the first thought is still an important one... go see your Doctor ;-)\n\n----\nI doubt it's pleurisy... Pleuratic traumas are usually sharper pains and are persistent, not "come and go." Also, shortness of breath is also associated with pleurisy.