All categories - 10 September 2007

My recently OB found out that my white blood count was abnormally high. The OB and my primary physician found nothing wrong with me, so they sent me to the hemotologist. Before going to the hemotologist, I made sure that they were in network for my insurance.

The hemotologist did some blood work and determined that I was basically healthy, and the high white blood count was probably related to allergies, pregnancy, or some minor digestive problems I was having. She said I showed no signs of leukemia, but she was going to do a leukemia test, just to rule it out. She said if she had to guess, she'd be like 90% sure that I did not have leukemia.

So off goes the labwork...

A month later, I got a statement from my insurance company saying that a claim had been submitted for $3500 for some lab work, under a doctor I had never heard of. After some investigation on my part, I found out that the hemotologist had sent my blood to a lab, which was NOT covered by my insurance co

2007-09-10 21:08:19 · 4 answers · asked by MountainChick 3 in Law & Ethics

Everyone wants God to perform a miracle. Do you want a magic show----or would just seeing that God is God be good enough?

2007-09-10 21:07:58 · 12 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

to feel at ease and connected w/that environment and 'spirit' [for ex. a Zen or Buddhist spiritual retreat?]

2007-09-10 21:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-10 21:07:50 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-10 21:07:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

Okie Dokie. Just to clear the air, here's my stats:
~I'm 40 weeks 5 days pregnant
~I'm 3cm dilated
~I'm 90% effaced
~I lost my mucus plug about a day and a half ago
~Today my doctor stripped my membranes

All evening this has been going on:
~My stomach tightens up REAL tight and I get this horrible cramping feeling in my mid-lower belly and it sometimes spreads around my sides.

Now don't get me wrong, it's VERY painful..but it's bearable. Which leads me to think it's not labor.
This is my first baby, so I have no idea what I'm doing. Is this possibly just a side effect of my Doc stripping my membranes? Or could I be in the early stages of labor?

The doctor told me only to call if I have contractions 10 min. or less apart. And these probably happen about every 15-20 min. So what does that mean?

Any advise would be much appreciated..I'm pretty uncomfortable :-S

2007-09-10 21:07:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy

In your opinion.

2007-09-10 21:07:06 · 25 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Current Events

2007-09-10 21:06:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-10 21:06:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Mine would be homemade tortillas, fresh beans, green chillies, and eggs. How about you? Anything in the world, what would it be?

2007-09-10 21:06:40 · 12 answers · asked by twelve 4 in Other - Food & Drink

2007-09-10 21:06:27 · 11 answers · asked by ? 6 in Fashion & Accessories

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/chedyan/lampirongmeat.jpg

this shell is abundant in the beach resort where i live in the Philippines our local name for it is Lampirong. it's meat tastes like chicken and the shells are being used and exported by the shell craft industry. please help me name this so i will have answers for those tourists who come and visit us. thanks!

2007-09-10 21:06:26 · 4 answers · asked by chedyan 2 in Ethnic Cuisine

a. go down on another guy (without anyone else knowing)
OR
b. go to prison for 15 years

2007-09-10 21:05:17 · 9 answers · asked by . 3 in Polls & Surveys

Organic is worse....Why?

2007-09-10 21:04:49 · 8 answers · asked by Fireman T 6 in Other - Food & Drink

The best Chiang mai ,thailand Tour Operator

2007-09-10 21:03:56 · 7 answers · asked by nathaporn p 1 in Thailand

am from south mancherster.an the time is 9.05am.

2007-09-10 21:03:31 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

And why would you think so actually?

2007-09-10 21:02:57 · 22 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4 in Royalty

What can you do to keep from losing your temper with them, and what kind of things do you discipline for?

2007-09-10 21:02:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Parenting

I taste like Rib Eye Steak on the grill...Mmmmmm.........Fries with that?

2007-09-10 21:01:58 · 38 answers · asked by Fireman T 6 in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-10 21:01:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Israel

2007-09-10 21:01:34 · 13 answers · asked by K R M 1 in Motorcycles

It's soooo annoying how people label all blacks as "cool" (flattering, but kinda annoying with all the stereotypes). Especially when non-Black girls say all proud, "My boyfriend's Black! He can kick your *** any time!" or like other stuff with people thinking that blacks are cool when it comes to music, clothes, sex, sports, comedy, and looks...or is that just me thinking this... =\

2007-09-10 21:01:28 · 16 answers · asked by Bria 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Just curious---no insults intended.

For each person it would probably take something different---In your opinion---what would it take for you?

2007-09-10 21:01:08 · 20 answers · asked by Lover of God 3 in Religion & Spirituality

It's supposed to be for those 13 years and older.

2007-09-10 21:00:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-09-10 21:00:51 · 12 answers · asked by zylle c 1 in Government

i had my baby six months ago and im having alot of trouble losing my baby belly. does anyone have any good sucess stories to tighten it up!!

2007-09-10 21:00:30 · 7 answers · asked by young_mummy001 1 in Pregnancy

I have a physical address that don't accept usps mail .. instead I had to get a P.O. box. So I did one of the most stupid things ever .. I ordered my wedding ring online :( .. And they shipped it to the wrong address (wrong address meaning they send it to my physical address instead of my P.O. Box) :*(

My question is .. when I went to the usps website just moments ago I got this :

Your item was undeliverable as addressed at 8:38 AM on September 10, 2007 in ***********, HI 967**. It is being returned if appropriate information is available.

Do you think they sent it back already or do you think I have some luck if I go down to the Post office box as soon as they open??

Btw this is a small post office .. and I contacted them (post office) in advance of this problem .. they said ok .. no prob, this happens all the time .. but I guess they slipped :(

2007-09-10 21:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by lovealace 1 in Small Business

..........Or Was it just for the Camera's on Hell's Kitchen Last night ?

2007-09-10 20:59:32 · 37 answers · asked by ♥Honesty ♥.•´ `*.¸ ♥ 7 in Polls & Surveys

Gen. 30-31, what was the actual cause of Jacob's goats being striped or spotted?

is there any scientific explanation or is it divine intervention?

2007-09-10 20:59:16 · 4 answers · asked by joe e 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I like peas. What is your favourite dinner vegetable?

2007-09-10 20:59:15 · 24 answers · asked by jonafonwoss 2 in Current Events