Health - 12 September 2006

The CNA who comes to our house daily consistently puts the drawsheet either at the patient's hips, or mid-back. I am having difficulty turning the patient and think probably the drawsheet should be higher on the back, so as to distribute the leaverage across the whole torso....and I think it would be easier on the patient, too, rather than having a tight pull on lower back. I think it would be gentler if placed higher. however, I don't want to be a know-it-all, since in fact I was not trained in this...and the CNA supposedly was???? I have mentioned before about the placement, and at least got her to come up higher than the hips, but I don't want to nag about bringing it even higher if I am wrong in my thinking.

2006-09-12 16:28:29 · 4 answers · asked by Cat Woman 2 in Other - General Health Care

a 68 year old women who has noticed bleeding for the past 2 months on her nostril approximately 4 x 4 mm in size

2006-09-12 16:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by sacrdh1970 1 in Alternative Medicine

2006-09-12 16:26:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2006-09-12 16:25:03 · 9 answers · asked by MissA 2 in Other - Diseases

If i use milk or cream in cooking...does the high temperatures break down the lactose?

2006-09-12 16:24:56 · 3 answers · asked by Joyce 2 in Diet & Fitness

I keep adding more and more potassium to my diet but nothing is helping. How long does it take to stop?

2006-09-12 16:24:12 · 20 answers · asked by ladybugntn 1 in Diet & Fitness

When a person is found to be "paronoid schizophrenia" .. why do these people tend to think that the Government is watching them ? The CIA is following them ? A chip has been placed in their head by the Govt ? Why don't they think of someone or something else ? Like "Fred down the street is trying to poison me" ? Why does it usually involve the arms of Government ? .. And why do some people chose to think they are "Jesus" . or whomever else is famous that they chose ? .. Why not someone else from history like Albert Einstein. I am really curious .. if you have a serious answer to this .. please let me know and thank you ! :)

2006-09-12 16:24:04 · 18 answers · asked by tysavage2001 6 in Mental Health

Just hear me out.

I have no time in the morning. Usually I will brush with just a toothbrush and water to get the grimey feeling off.

I don't do this again for another few days. Sometimes i just wipe my teeth off with a towel and go.

and then once a month i use Crest Whitestrips.

Nobody knows. So I hardly ever use toothpaste. Hardly ever use a brush. mostly just wipe my teeth on towels.

gross?

2006-09-12 16:22:07 · 39 answers · asked by Silky Blonde Afro Lady 1 in Dental

2006-09-12 16:22:05 · 2 answers · asked by hmoobx 1 in Men's Health

2006-09-12 16:21:03 · 3 answers · asked by Cf Precious 3 in Alternative Medicine

I have a irregular heartbeat it beats too fast..I think it is called "Tacacardia" dont hold me to the spelling i dont know if it is the right ways to spell it or not but anyways..I want to lose weight sooo bad but i dont know what i can take or do..Plus I have alot of water build up in my body..Im only 23 and need help..I have two little kids and would love to get out and play with them without losing my breath..Im not real big but IM short and it makes me look heavier than I am...Im like 5 2 or somethin and weigh 230 lbs..So if you have any help please fill me in...

2006-09-12 16:20:14 · 36 answers · asked by hayleencodymom 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-09-12 16:20:05 · 4 answers · asked by Lana M. 2 in Diet & Fitness

I know that I have an eating disorder but so far I've been pretty good about hiding it. I seem to remember reading somewhere though that if the skin under your fingernails are more bluish grey instead of light pink it's a sign of malnourishment but I haven't been able to ever find it again. I ask because recently I've noticed this same discoloration on my own nails and was just curious if it was related.

2006-09-12 16:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by Mina V 1 in Other - Diseases

I have only ever bought and worn cotton pants, recently my friend brought me some really nice comfy knickers, the fabric is a mix of lycra and cotton. I always wash new underwear before wearing for the first time anyway, but almost right from the minute I put them on I started itching , around my groin, I have now been left with a really red patch of skin around my groin. It is not painful just itchy but not all the time, the skin feels quite dry and rough to the touch. Any ideas, I have been told by the pharmacy to wash in coal tar soap and use canestan cream on the rash. Please help. I am doctor phobic so that is not an option.

2006-09-12 16:19:39 · 11 answers · asked by itsjustme 7 in Women's Health

I have too many things going on, depression, anxiety, some doctor mentioned social phobia (sure feels like it) feel like Im wasting away. anyone have any advice.

2006-09-12 16:19:00 · 8 answers · asked by =) 1 in Mental Health

There have been opinion polls whether guys like super skinny or normal build girls, whether women like thin, muscular of fat guys and it seems preferences vary. But it still appears that women feel a little uncomfortable when they find they are weigh more than the man they are with. And as someone who is 5'7" and 100 lb, this seems serious since most adult women are heavier than me.

2006-09-12 16:18:46 · 6 answers · asked by skinnydude 2 in Diet & Fitness

what is ambesol

2006-09-12 16:16:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

2006-09-12 16:15:59 · 7 answers · asked by jjguenette 1 in Other - Health

I got the Merana IUD and my Dr. said to make sure it is in place you need to see if you can feel the strings, so I checked and not only do I feel the strings, I can feel the IUD itself. Is this normal?

2006-09-12 16:15:21 · 6 answers · asked by skmsmommy 1 in Women's Health

is this true that men with a fast precum usually get pre ejaculation

2006-09-12 16:15:12 · 7 answers · asked by sam 2 in Men's Health

it to add pounds to my body? I haven't eaten real food for days and I'm going a little crazy...

2006-09-12 16:14:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

He sometimes have hard stools and even does not have motion for 2 to 3 days . I am worried. I have tried Lactulose and anema but still the problem persist.

2006-09-12 16:12:57 · 17 answers · asked by Zeti Akhtar B 1 in Alternative Medicine

I saw an advertisement in a magazine and it looked sooooo weird.

2006-09-12 16:11:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-12 16:11:03 · 12 answers · asked by eileen O 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-12 16:10:05 · 5 answers · asked by lucky 1 in Dental

I went to my doctor last month and told her my left index finger has been hurting. When I wake up in the morning my finger is stiff and hurting real bad. I cannot grip or pick up anything with it. She told me I had what is called a "trigger finger".About a week ago the same thing is happening to the same finger on my right hand.I don't think that this has anything to do with a trigger finger. The pain is in the joint and is swollen.I cannot bend them without it hurting. Can someone please tell me if you have any of these symptons and what do I do about it.

2006-09-12 16:09:27 · 3 answers · asked by jean s 1 in Alternative Medicine

I have alreday courted my crush last June 20, 2006. But she says we are too young about that becoz we are the same 15 years old. As a result i am failed! So right now i still IN-LOVE with her. Do you think it is right to have another proposal and thinking that i will have a chance with her?

2006-09-12 16:08:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

not being able to see far away?

2006-09-12 16:07:01 · 7 answers · asked by klove28 1 in Other - General Health Care

whats NPO, STAT, Scope, CVA,ETOH mean? like in RN lanugage for nurse...its for homework.. HELP!

2006-09-12 16:06:09 · 3 answers · asked by KelseyKarnivore; 2 in Other - Health

from my drunken ways ?

2006-09-12 16:04:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health