Health - 8 August 2006

2006-08-08 05:35:33 · 10 answers · asked by JF 2 in Other - General Health Care

I am female, 44, been painting 25 yrs and had trauma to my back. My neck has spurs, at times pinch my nerves and there is narrowing between the disk. The pain is all right sided. With one crooked disc between me shoulder blades. My L3, L4 are narrowing, L5 bludging and S1 grinding. This is from a MRI. My OD doctor has given me coristone (steroid), did'nt work. So, he gave me painkillers I don't want to take. He said I'm not bad enough for an operation. Three years ago I tried a chiropator for about 2.8 years regularly, neck felt better but nothing else. Now I'm seeing another whose saying he can straighten (align) my back and help with the pain, but how does it help with a hernitated dics, narrowing and spurs? I need advice. What about hanging upside down? Oh Yea, I have 3 treatments with him now the bottom of my foot is numb, but it does that from time to time. Also I do stretch alot ,I have too. Can anyone help advise me? Thank you so much!

2006-08-08 05:35:21 · 4 answers · asked by T 4 in Injuries

i was out side like allllll weekend and i am sun burnt really bad. ive tryed everything and it still hurts. does anyone know what i could put on it?

2006-08-08 05:35:05 · 51 answers · asked by ladypiper04 1 in Skin Conditions

2 months ago (June) I missed my period. I am on birth control so wasn't too worried, as the pill pack said it can happen, and I was extremely stressed. In the next 2 months since I had one regular heavy, 5 day period and one lighter 5 day period. Should I be worried about anything?

2006-08-08 05:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by sara m 1 in Women's Health

2006-08-08 05:34:33 · 5 answers · asked by firespotter26 1 in Women's Health

2006-08-08 05:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by jessliane178 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-08 05:33:48 · 3 answers · asked by teresa d 4 in Other - Health

normal as in not overweight not under weight

2006-08-08 05:32:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I see over and over again the same people claiming that they want to lose weight, and year after year, they stay fat or get fatter. They justify not getting started on a diet or on an exercise regimen by citing their poor health, past injury, or time constraints. They say they take vitamins and stay healthy through supplements, but really they are in horrible health still, suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Why do they keep making excuses year after year? Don't they get sick of being fat?

And what do you think would push them over the edge to make them change??? Does it have to be a heart attack? A close call? Or is there something safer and easier to get them motivated?

Please help me understand... these are loved ones of mine and I don't want to see them continue to kill themselves.

2006-08-08 05:32:36 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie S 6 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-08 05:31:55 · 28 answers · asked by vintageglam6 1 in Other - Health

My boyfriend and I have been arguing this one for a while. We both understand plastic can leach when microwaved and use non plastic. We never cover in suran wrap. I am the queen of wax paper. I know we eat wax all the time so I feel it is safe. People even ate it from honey. I told him we could get unbleached wax paper. He insists that he must cook uncovered and splatter because that is not safe. I also understand that paper towels without printing are fine and willing to go unbleached as well.

Has anyone got a real answer they read because they care about their family? A nutritionist? A food safety person? A link?

Please no uncaring answers. Just say you do not know if you do not and I may pick you. If all I get are mean answers I will delete the whole question. I do not know is fine. Other options for the microwave that are non plastic are fine also.

Thanks in advance. Moms wellcome.

2006-08-08 05:31:45 · 3 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Diet & Fitness

I have a few health issues- new (last 6 months) and older. I went to PCP for hand rash and tender lump near ear. He diagnosed staph and gave Bactrim and nasal Bactroban. I've been on Bactrim for 11 days w/no improvement. I also have had several asthma attacks of increasing severity over the last week or so. I've never had attacks like this before (only allergy or exercise-induced). I also have an itchy scalp problem that the original doctor didn't see (no time) that could possibly also be staph. Of course, I am not convinced that any of this is staph.

These are the problems:
Tenderness near ear (lymph node?)
Patch of itchy scalp
Little patches of dry skin near eyes
Hand rash (dyshidrotic eczema?)
Back pain
Muscle tenderness in spots
Easy bruising
Insomnia / sleepiness

Things that could be related:
Migraines
Mild depression
Difficulty losing weight (dietician thinks metabolism prob.)

Where should I go next? A specialist? In what? Do I just wait?

2006-08-08 05:31:34 · 2 answers · asked by Medical Disaster 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have braces and i was wondering if there is any way you can tell if you broke something like a bracket or made something loose.....just wandering if you can feel it or something?

2006-08-08 05:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by cutie_pie03 2 in Dental

2006-08-08 05:29:24 · 12 answers · asked by adriana L 1 in Other - Health

I'm a 15 year old who takes all upper level classes. Everyone tells me I put too much stress on myself and that I need to relax a bit because otherwise I'm going to hurt myself mentally.
Just wondering, exactly what would I do to myself? How would I get hurt mentally?
(please seriously answer this)

2006-08-08 05:28:21 · 11 answers · asked by Oink 2 in Mental Health

I turn black from wearing gold..I can't wear white or light colors if I wear a gold pendant my shirt or chest will turn black...on my fingers from rings as well...Drives me nuts!...The better the gold...the blacker I get..Any ideas why this happens?....I am not anemic and am very healthy.

2006-08-08 05:28:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

that i am 29 inches in the upper ariea and i have a bra size 30A cuz it fits but i tried on a 32 and that fit fine

2006-08-08 05:26:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I don't know if it's true or not but someone told me that if you make out with someone who smokes marijuana it also gets into your system even if you don't smoke...I know it might sound stupid but I seriously want to know...Help.

2006-08-08 05:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by ѕомєопєѕ▪ ваву ♥ 3 in Other - General Health Care

And then how long should on wait for the test results? for ex: elisa takes a week to provide back the results

2006-08-08 05:25:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

how do i go by changing my doctor when i have insurances do i need my prmay doctors permishion to witch doctor i go see?

2006-08-08 05:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I was told to call the doctor this morning, So at 9am I called. She said she was busy and would call me back a little later. It's 1:30 and she still hasn't called me. Should I call her back? Or would that be rude? What if she forgot???

2006-08-08 05:24:38 · 10 answers · asked by Imani 5 in Other - Health

2006-08-08 05:24:35 · 6 answers · asked by goodfella06 1 in Other - Health

like bi polar? because right now i feel really bad about myself....and my confidence, wat very little i have is at an all time low, i worry that my,racing thoughts, high anxiety panic which makes me not want to go out, my inner anger outbursts, my mood swings, doesnt take much to make me feel low might not be abled to be overcome?, i use these forums and people always say, it sounds like u got bi polar, and it makes me feel so down, and i feel mentally crippled, by these symptoms which ive had since 15. now im 29. for example i no i just couldnt go out into society and get employment, thats why i feel mentally crippled. my cpn comes to visit friday, and im wondering what to say so i can get the right help....

2006-08-08 05:24:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-08-08 05:23:51 · 5 answers · asked by Rhonda D. 3 in Other - Health

List of Dentists in MA who participate in the MA. Health program

2006-08-08 05:23:29 · 1 answers · asked by Lou R 1 in Dental

Im gonna see a doctor but i wanna know if you guys know wats wrong here. I feel like im gonna throw up but im not. My head feels all fuzzy and itchy. My legs hurt occasionally like a growing pain feeling. I feel fatigued alot. Im drinknig more water than usual (alot especially when i workout) and get hungry outta no where. and ive lost some weight like 5 lbs. And i feel like im not getting enough sleep even though i sleep for like 10 hours. I think i might have diabetes. Im very very scared and having bad anxiety about it. Can you guys tell me wats wrong. i think i might jsut be thinknig aobut things too much....idk

2006-08-08 05:22:36 · 3 answers · asked by tyler 1 in Diet & Fitness

2006-08-08 05:22:34 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I was in a terrible car accident 2 years back. I am better. But at my job, i work 10 hours a day and i cant get up do to what my job consists of. So i have to eat at my desk and the only timei can get up is to pee. But sometimes (like twice a month) i get excruciating back pain where im crying. I have taken every muscle relaxer and meds out there. The only meds to help me is vicodin. But my other doctor retired, now its a pain (literally) finding a doc that will give it to me. they are always giving me percocets and stuff. they dont work. What should i say to finally convince them to listen to me! Geeze!

2006-08-08 05:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Alternative Medicine

I'm doing slimfast right now but my metabilisom is so slow!
Help

2006-08-08 05:21:03 · 26 answers · asked by Beep 1 in Diet & Fitness

im 13. i am athletic short(5'11)and my breasts are a size 32A. im in 8th grade. when did urs come?

2006-08-08 05:20:03 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health