Health - 12 September 2006

For a good 10 years now, I've had problems getting to sleep and staying that way. Sometimes I can go to bed and sleep for at least 5 hours, but I haven't been able to do that anymore.

Usually If I do get to sleep, I keep waking up. Does anyone know why? I'm in my mid-20s and I'm in good health. I don't drink very often (maybe once or twice a month) and have never smoked.

And, for the most part, even If I FEEL tired, I still won't fall asleep (like right now).

2006-09-12 19:07:44 · 12 answers · asked by tai_aka_tamariana 3 in Other - General Health Care

My ex (we're still friends) has Social Anxiety Disorder which is why he won't come visit me. I live two hours away from him, in the city. Somehow he still manages to go to Vegas and clubbing just fine. I don't understand. Can someone help me better understand this disorder? Also, is there a way to convince him to come visit me in the city?

2006-09-12 19:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Thing 5 in Mental Health

How many pitted plums should I eat to help relieve constipation? And when should start seeing results. . .(I'm being serious)

2006-09-12 19:06:42 · 9 answers · asked by afanofnataliewood 3 in Other - General Health Care

may think that I am weird. Help! What should I do? Thanks in advance

2006-09-12 19:05:37 · 14 answers · asked by Cali 1 in Other - Health

I was sitting down at my dad's,and when I went to get up I had a sharp pain in the upper middle chest area.The pain went from my upper right side to my upper left side.I had to sit back down.I couldnt move that well for a few minutes but when I could the pain was still there and was sharp.After it dulled it felt like a bruise in the middle of my upper chest.Now I am having problems in my lower left side of my stomach.When I drink a bacardi a couple days ago I also was in tears due to the burning it caused in the middle upper stomach,chest area.Does anyone have a clue what this is?I was just wondering I may be going to doctor soon for it.

2006-09-12 19:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-12 19:02:04 · 16 answers · asked by Hart 2 in Other - Health

2006-09-12 19:00:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

when an old person dies is it like falling asleep? or is it painful?
when old people die in a hospital bed in movies they dont seem to be in pain, but usually try to cling on to life and have trouble saying their final words as if they were out of breath.

2006-09-12 19:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by hhio 2 in Other - Health

I know this may be a hard topic to discuss, but your answers will be greatly appreciated. Please be honest, I have found the truth to be far more interesting than a lie.

And then if you would be so kind, will you tell me how you view life now?

Thanks

2006-09-12 19:00:15 · 28 answers · asked by Radioactive1 2 in Other - Health

2006-09-12 18:58:33 · 4 answers · asked by desidude420 1 in Diet & Fitness

It is believed that only drugs like ritalin, aderall etc only can fix ADD/ADHD. Is there no alternative to drugs?

2006-09-12 18:53:16 · 15 answers · asked by nomedicationman 3 in Mental Health

OK, now first off I shower and I was my feet/toes, but sometimes not often but I get this feeling in between my toes that is very very irreatating its like a itch that cant be scracthed it wont go away no matter what I do, I RUB IT, I SCRACTH IT, no matter what, sometimes it wakes me up. what is it and why does it happen. Its a feeling I cant explain. My feet are clean...please help..and has this happen to anyone??

2006-09-12 18:47:22 · 10 answers · asked by got2know 4 in Pain & Pain Management

After collecting the blood sample from the patient using the vacutainer system, how is the needle removed from the tube holder?? Because soome of the labs reuse these tube holders

Is it done by hand or only by the shaps container...also, once the needle is released from the tube holder, can it be reused again???

The reason I am asking this is that whenever I go to get my blood drawn they use this vacutainer system on me....and since the needles dont come wrapped, I am always worried that the nurse might release the needle and not put it back in the sharps container (by mistake) but instead outting it with the unused needles and then reuse it again by mistake.......it always gets me paranoid.....is this possible?

2006-09-12 18:46:28 · 8 answers · asked by Scared 1 in Other - Health

Is it possible to get shingles when you never have had chiken pox's? I have all the signs/symptoms of shingles. Rash, developed into the bumps, pain, one area, on my back. Does anybody know?

2006-09-12 18:46:18 · 8 answers · asked by justneedtoknow828 1 in Skin Conditions

and if so what are some symptoms of your male partner having it?

2006-09-12 18:45:40 · 7 answers · asked by team_ank 2 in Women's Health

2006-09-12 18:44:08 · 7 answers · asked by Bugger 2 in Women's Health

I drive a taxi and I have work 24/7 if I choose. I get drained from driving and I don't feel very strong to go to the fitness club. If I spend time at the fitness club I start feeling drained to be driving. I start getting lazy and can't even do an hour of cardio workout, such as walking an hour every day. any thoughts or ideas?

2006-09-12 18:44:05 · 9 answers · asked by devotionalservice 4 in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-12 18:40:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-12 18:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-12 18:39:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

and will I suffer health problems in the future?

2006-09-12 18:38:11 · 16 answers · asked by narziso23 1 in Other - General Health Care

I first had a uti and got antiobiotics for it which in turn gave me a yeast infection which i didnt really treat. at first i was extremely itchy and burning all the time and then the symptoms went away. I then had sex and the burning was horrible. Me or my bf do not have any stds. what could this be? No stupid answers please.

2006-09-12 18:36:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

My boyfriend has what you call a Karaconus, where his cornea is getting small. He needs to get a surgery and we've tried to get help thru medical but they've rejected him because they dont cover that, and the ridiculous thing about it is they consider getting an eye surgery as a privilege, anyways, we tried getting him insurance and they rejected him too. So, is there anyone out there that knows any program that can help....Thank you!

2006-09-12 18:34:45 · 5 answers · asked by Irene 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-12 18:34:30 · 10 answers · asked by blue wave 1 in Other - General Health Care

In this day and age with AIDS rampant, and the woman is somewhat unattractive, would I be doing myself in? Is this morally right? They got away with it on Match Point. Mature people please respond(you must be over 23 years of age to answer this question.

2006-09-12 18:34:18 · 18 answers · asked by anonymous2372000 1 in Other - Health

Does the blood pressure reading same for man and woman?

2006-09-12 18:32:23 · 10 answers · asked by Shan 1 in First Aid

The first night? A week?

2006-09-12 18:28:51 · 13 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Women's Health

, should he go? or leave it for tommorrow? i told him not to go cause he's barely been eating and therefore would be losing more calories than he's had...what do you think?

2006-09-12 18:27:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I have been in alot of pain lately and passing blood clots that are worse than usual. why is it getting worse? what can i do to stop it?

2006-09-12 18:24:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

What was your expeirence with it?

2006-09-12 18:23:42 · 7 answers · asked by Dune 2 in Women's Health