I am an 46yr old African American female with narcolepsy..A show on this disorder would be great..a lot of Americans have this disorder and are not aware of it..it also affects children. There are still ongoing research on the disorder. Its a Horrible disorder to live with..sometimes I have to...

I am an 46yr old African American female with narcolepsy..A show on this disorder would be great..a lot of Americans have this disorder and are not aware of it..it also affects children. There are still ongoing research on the disorder. Its a Horrible disorder to live with..sometimes I have to fight myself to get out of bed. the Paralysis is very frieghtening..often times I am called just plain lazy. I am concerned that is diagnosis is close to other disorders as well that also causes excessive daytime sleepiness. Help sleepy and depressed.

I didn't get diagnosed with Crohn's until I was in my 50's. Why do some people get it so young and some not? What is the cause of these diseases and the latest techniques and medicines to control it. Is it ever curable?

I didn't get diagnosed with Crohn's until I was in my 50's. Why do some people get it so young and some not? What is the cause of these diseases and the latest techniques and medicines to control it. Is it ever curable?

I'm a 16 year old male, and today I went to a follow-up appointment with my gastroenterologist. Once again, I'm still losing wait, and down to 94 pounds. Towards the end of the appointment, he wanted to discuss some biopsy results from when I had an endoscopy. The vilae in my small intestine w...

I'm a 16 year old male, and today I went to a follow-up appointment with my gastroenterologist. Once again, I'm still losing wait, and down to 94 pounds. Towards the end of the appointment, he wanted to discuss some biopsy results from when I had an endoscopy. The vilae in my small intestine were intact, but there were small areas of microscopic inflammation. The odd thing he noticed was that in my biopsies, I am completely missing two enzymes. The first one most people are familiar with is lactase, which can cause lactose intolerance. The second one is Sucrase and Isomaltase, which is one people are less familiar with because it is much rarer. In this disease, people are lacking the enzymes to digest sucrose and maltose or in common words, table sugar. There is also difficulty in digesting starches because isomaltase is missing or reduced as well. This wouldn't be as bad on its own, but coupled with lactase deficiency, it severly restricts your diet. I now have to learn and remake a completely new diet devoid of almost all sugar and dairy, and limited in starches. Even worse, I am having a fecal Elastace test to see if an enzyme produced by my pancreas is working at all also. If this one isn't working either, then who knows what I would be allowed to eat and I can't afford to lose any more wait at all. I hope you guys can help spread the word about this condition and what can cause all three of them together.

Why do I have diabetes type two when I have never been overweight in my life.
Everyone talk about diabetics losing weight, but what about diabetics that are not overweight. In fact I lose weight unintentional even though I eat a lot.

Why do I have diabetes type two when I have never been overweight in my life.
Everyone talk about diabetics losing weight, but what about diabetics that are not overweight. In fact I lose weight unintentional even though I eat a lot.

I have been a vegetarian (lacto-ovo, I do eat some dairy and eggs) for about 25 years. Recently I discovered I also have a gluten/wheat allergy. This has been a learning experience. The difference between adapting the vegatarian diet and the gluten free is that if I eat "hidden" g...

I have been a vegetarian (lacto-ovo, I do eat some dairy and eggs) for about 25 years. Recently I discovered I also have a gluten/wheat allergy. This has been a learning experience. The difference between adapting the vegatarian diet and the gluten free is that if I eat "hidden" gluten or wheat products, my stomach will let me know with excessive pain and gas for several hours. Otherwise I am a slender healthy 55 year old woman that does cardio/weight training 4 to 5 days a week with a positive attitude. Could you please help me conquer the hidden gluten ingredients even in vitamins and meds? thank you - Linda Bouchard

I would like a segment on COPD I have had this desease since 1989 and am now in the final stages. I am trying to get a lung transplant in Louisville KY. Because of my Osteoporosis they will not accept me until my bones are built up. I am now taking daily shots of Forteo to help the Osteo. Whic...

I would like a segment on COPD I have had this desease since 1989 and am now in the final stages. I am trying to get a lung transplant in Louisville KY. Because of my Osteoporosis they will not accept me until my bones are built up. I am now taking daily shots of Forteo to help the Osteo. Which I Might add has not helped. I would like to see anything on COPD and the dangers of steroids which COPD'RS Have to take all the time. As this drug distroys bones.I would like any help you might have because If my bones do not improve I can not get a lung transplant. Thanks
Louise Holt
573-682-7800
Centralia, MO