Question: C-Reactive protein and breastfeeding? My wife just got the results of a bloodtest. Her C-reactive protein (CRP) is way above limit (116mg/L) which may be an indication of a severe viral or bacterial infection (quoting her physician). She also has high fever that gets lower with Tylenol. She is still breastfeeding our 4 months old baby.
I came accross many websites mentionning that a mom should not stop breastfeeding especially during infections except in rare cases. Is this one of those cases?
Can anyone answer my question or direct me to a site where this is answered?
Answer: Unless there is reason to believe that her illness is caused by a parasite, she can continue to breastfeed. So far, HIV was believed to be the only illness that is transferable, although blood born diseases can be spread if she has cracked or bleeding nipples. West Nile has been shown to be transferred through breastfeeding in at least one confirmed case. Research has shown that parasites can be transferred via breastmilk and they are only starting to examine that.
Chances are, if there is something that is transferable in her milk, it has already happened.
Question: Is it common in asia to have crohn's disease? I'm not sure i had crohn's disease as what the Dr suspect which i had similar symptoms such as mouth ulcer more than 5 every month without missed, having stomach cramps all the times, occasional pain at lower right side, couldn't sleep, having thin stool, passing motion 3-4 times even going toilet on n off but couldn't pass out only gas n having constipation on n off, joint pain mostly at right knee. I have been suffered few years n couldn't find any diagnosis n done so many scope n scans but couldn't find whats the prob.. On top of that i have been taking way too much of pain killers which not work n have been tried most of it u can mention any pain killer i had.. In fact, The Dr suspect it could b crohn's disease n immediately prescribed steroid for me before that he took my blood crp n ESR. Well, finally the steroid help the most n no more pain killer but result out was CRP is normal but ESR is high.. i really couldn't afford for capsule endoscope.. Is it alright not to do it? I'm happy the steroid could do wonders for me.. Can any experience person could help me?
Answer: Crohn’s disease is a rare condition. For example, in the UK, it is estimated that for every 100,000 people there will be seven new cases of Crohn’s disease a year. There are currently 90,000 people living with Crohn’s disease.
Most cases of Crohn’s disease first develop in people who are between 16-30 years of age, although the condition can affect people of all ages, including children.
Crohn’s disease is more common in white people than in black people, or those of Asian descent. The condition is most prevalent among Jewish people of European descent.
Crohn’s disease affects slightly more women than men
Question: Swelling Around Left Rib? I have been unwell but tests have come back negative although I have had raised CRP(C Reactive Protein)levels and some blood tests which showed low levels of lymphocytosis.Ive been told that I have a large amount of gallstones and that I have a 4.5cm cyst on my liver which is probably caused by the amount of gallstones I have.
Recently, I have a dull aching on my left hand side around my rib area and if I stand up and look down I can see that my left rib area seems swollen and sticks out a lot more than my right one.It never used to be like this.It is uncomfortable to lie on my left side as it feels like I am lying on a "lumpy" mattress! My bra also seems to rub on it. If I rub right the way across my chest, under my ribs I can feel little pea sized moveable lumps right across on both sides, but my GP says she doubts this is anything important.
Has anyone experienced anything like this as this is concerning me a little now and is quite uncomfortable at times? Thanks
Answer: Hi there!
I too cannot lie on my front for too long as my left ribs down at the bottom hurt terribly! I have alway had it but because i dont lie that way kinda forgot all about it until recently.
I get accupuncure for other things and that is when i noticed the pain in the ribs again! then are tender to touch and i too, have lots of little lumps under the skin.
I actually quieired one in my arm before and was told it was just fatty tissue, like a little nodule.
I know u can get these if uve got an inflamatory condition i.e Rhuematoid arthritis, so id err on the side of causion and get along to the Dr.
p.s. let me know wot he says about the rib ache? i keep forgettign to ask when im there and i only back for dr today! LOL
best of luck
Question: Mystery Illness - Please Help!? I've suffered from musculoskeletal pain since 19 (I'm 42). Diagnosed with Graves Disease in 1992 at age 24. Went into remission and never had any permanent treatment.
About 2 months ago, the following symptoms occurred in this order:
1.Significant hairloss (in male pattern). I have an identical twin and he does not have this problem. I took Minoxidil/Proscar/Avodart and it came back, so I'm fine here now, but it was a symptom.
2.Edema in the right foot, traveled to calf, then both legs, then abdomen, then upper arms. Skin feels sunburn. On the left arm, there is a diffuse light rash. Right arem is fine.
3.My skin is in pain whereever it touches or presses. The pain is sharp and sunburn feeling.
4.My arms, legs, hands, and feet fall asleep, completely numb in the middle of the night.
5.I'm a male, but, my skin in the arms, legs, butt and abdomen look like I've had 3 kids - I have cellulite appearance, stretch marks, wrinkles and bumps (that are hard and tender) underneath the skin (mainly in my inner thighs). And before you call it fat, keep in mind, I am 5'9/142lbs, exercise and mostly vegetarian.
This has been going on for two months. I have done the Master Cleanse (I have thrush/Candida tongue) and about to start juicing.
I've been to the doctors and this is what comes up consistently:
*Elevated RF, Cortisol (went to normal on repeat), Aldosterone, FSH, Low Testosterone % (Total was fine). Nerve conduction study showed a muscle issue.
I've seen Neurologist, Cardiologist, Vascular, Hemotologist, Nephrologist, Primary, Dermatologist. Rheum wants me to do Prednisone. All the other specialists think it's inflammation of unknown origin. All the standard tests for autoimmune have shown nothing. Standard inflammation tests are normal - CRP, etc; Dermatologist wants to do biopsy. My new age friend wants me to eat raw for several years blaming it all on diet (but she's a mess herself, so....). My twin brother did steriods, eats whatever he wants and currently has no health issues.
I had pericarditis in 2006. My cardiologist believes it's all systemic. I am a very moody, anxious, ass and I used to think I was causing this by my personality, but, when I was on high dose prednisone for the pericarditis (almost died), my physical pain went away, but my mentality and personality changed to such a degree that I realized and I believe that I have chronic inflammation which causes my personality faults. I literally felt the way I did when I was 5 years old in my mind. I felt like I escaped my body and mind. That's how profound it was.
I don't want to take prednisone because of the side effects, but I think what's important is to find out why or what is causing this. My Rheumatologist says, "regardless of what is causing it, you need to treat it". I'm on the fence, wanting to taking it to stop this flare because I DON'T want this edema and skin breakdown to be permanent (I'm still single trying to be a stud, you know).
None of this is normal health. Any good advice, insight, feedback would be a blessing. Please only serious feedback. Thank you.
Answer: You have some symptoms of Fybromayalgia...I was diagnosed 5 years ago but had been suffering from the pain for about 3 years before that. They did all sorts of tests until the rheumatologist diagnosed me with FM. I touch my skin and it hurts like hell (yeah...that's the one that really trips me out). #5 and the Edima on your list are ponderers, however. I'm on Prednisone now and was a few years ago. I gained 35 lbs last time but now I exercise which knocks out that side effect. However, the long term effects suck. Don't take it unless you have no other options. That's the ONLY reason I'm on it again until she finds something else to fix my issues. I'm sorry that you are dealing with these problems. I'll pray that you get better.
