Health - 12 September 2006

Im sure Im not the only one who takes the time to answer questions seriously. I am wondering if the people who post what appear to be serious questions are really serious at all? Some of these questions are very worrying, e.g., suicide, self harm, etc. You take the time to give these people all the good information you have, but they dont choose a best answer. which makes me believe they dont even read the answers, which in turn makes me wonder why I am bothering to answer "serious" questions at all. I have had some wonderful responses from people who I believe I have helped, as other serious answerers would have too, so I know there are very troubled people out there who need some help,but how do you work out the real questions from the bogus ones...any tips? Are there any known names that do these kind all the time. I just dont want to waste my time on the jokers.

2006-09-12 18:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by rightio 6 in Mental Health

Details on the pros and cons are appreciated!

2006-09-12 18:21:18 · 9 answers · asked by andrew 2 in Mental Health

2006-09-12 18:19:26 · 16 answers · asked by easygoing_boy84 1 in Men's Health

I have been taking ADHD drugs for the past 6 years and I come to believe that it is affecting my intuition and creativity. I use to be very intuitive and can predict people next move with a split second.

However, after taking the ADHD drugs, I no longer have such abilities to use my intuition. It's like I am oblivious to people's underlining hints, which I was really good at doing before the meds, I can no longer read behind the lines. It' sucks.

Any one else have this problem?

2006-09-12 18:19:15 · 4 answers · asked by Inquisit 2 in Mental Health

Do you know anti depressant may cause you more problem in the long run, Have you notice that people with a mental disorder or mental illness can not get life insurance. Because these psychotropic medication can shorten the life cycle, and may cause major health problems. Did you know alcohol is a depressant. I been winning the battle over depression by the follow ways 1. I tell myself every day I do not have time to be depressed it a waste of energy 2. I will not allow this depression to interfere any longer with my daily life 3. I will Eat well balance healthy meals each day 4. I exercise "chicken dance" 5. I read the bible and put words into practice 6. I look for the small wonderful and beautiful thing in my life that most people with sight will never see
7. I learned not to take any thing for granted because I know all things will pass away in a blink of an eye. If you still feel depressed, stop what you are doing Run to a mirror and tell your self you are very special.

2006-09-12 18:17:05 · 10 answers · asked by soulstore 2 in Mental Health

ive had my period for about 6 years now and all the sudden for about 5 months in a row
each time i got my period i
would have terrible
cramps
to the point were tylenol ddint help
nothing helped i would be on the bathroom
floor in such pain i felt like i couldnt even move a mussel
and it would make me so dizzy and nautouse i coulndt even walk. i would throw up over and over again.
i went to the docotrs and they put me on teh pill about 3 months ago
nothings happend since no cramps like that
nothing just light cramping but nothing like before.
what im asking is even though those terrible cramps are gone. was that normal before and is it something i should still be worrying about or still get checked out .

2006-09-12 18:14:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-09-12 18:12:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Symptoms-- Skin breaks out in rashes,itches badly, runny eyes.. we have heard that long term use of allopathy meds like nasal spray ,steroids cause problems. Has anyone tried homeopathy or any other form of medication that has helped?

2006-09-12 18:12:17 · 9 answers · asked by earthling 1 in Allergies

because i really need to because im overweight and i would really like to join the football team should i lose weight and be like a catcher or should i just gain muscle and look big insted chubby a.k.a fat??

2006-09-12 18:10:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

hmmmm... ive been eating tremendously but never get a pound increase.. whats my prob?.. wanna be fat and am 40bounds underweight in my height...

2006-09-12 18:07:52 · 14 answers · asked by rj 1 in Diet & Fitness

Can this diet be healthy for people, I mean you would be getting essentially everything the body needs, right?

2006-09-12 18:04:51 · 15 answers · asked by HocusPocus 2 in Diet & Fitness

I am 21 years old and have been on the pill for about 4 years with no problem. All of a sudden, I got my period twice in one month. It was within 2 weeks of my last period. I also had low back pain and was really tired. I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. After that, I got a yeast infection that wouldnt really go away and now its a month later and im 3 days late on my period and am having burning during sex. Whats wrong with me?

2006-09-12 18:03:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Has anyone had rotator cuff surgery?
How long before you are back to 100%
How long before all pain subsides?
Does it still bother you?

2006-09-12 18:03:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Hi
I underwent a root canal treatment about four months back but have not fixed a tooth cap till now .
I approched a dentist last week for fixing a cap.As there was a minor fracture on the teeth he removed the existing filling and then did a composit refill.
He also did some grinding of the teeth and has also taken some measurments for the cap.
But I am having severe pain on the teeth after this.The pain occurs only if I gargle with water and will last for a couple of minutes.
I am able to chew without any pain.The dentist said that it could be just the sensitivity and will last for about 10 days.
He also took an xray to confirm the filling is fine.
He said that since a root canal treatement has been done on that teeth there is no way that the tooth should give any problems.
Just wanted to know if sensitivity will give a lot of pain and why is it happening only when I gargle with water?

2006-09-12 18:02:48 · 6 answers · asked by Praveen 1 in Dental

for how long can a sperm cell stay alive outsied the body?

2006-09-12 18:01:35 · 9 answers · asked by chinu 2 in Men's Health

I had sex with my boyfriend without a condom (I know stupid decision that I now regret immensly cus my mind is running wild now!) But he didn't ejaculate at all inside me he pulled out right before he came. so I wanna know can I still catch something even if nothing went inside me???? Please be gentle cos I'm a little afraid! But then again it was a stupid choice I made that now I must live with whatever comes....

2006-09-12 18:00:27 · 41 answers · asked by Lolateeny 3 in STDs

other than this,i wan 2 kill d fear of driving too,why do i think of accidents before driving,give some strong action tips so tat i am in control of my fears

2006-09-12 17:59:18 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

the pill is white and oblong and has printed on one side watson and on thr other side is printed 859 or 658

2006-09-12 17:58:32 · 10 answers · asked by krn_smly 1 in Other - Health

2006-09-12 17:58:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

The Aeron and the Mirra go for about $500 on ebay with very strong demand , and priced even higher at a real store.. are they really that good and I'm missing out, or just hype?

http://www.dwr.com/productdetail.cfm?id=1811

2006-09-12 17:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I'm a fried food, fatty, candy eating fool.....

2006-09-12 17:56:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-12 17:56:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

or is this just an emergency type thing that is never supposed to be used more than once?

2006-09-12 17:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by ktquestion 2 in Women's Health

mid-section. He is embarassed to wear shorts he says his ankles and well all his bottom part is to thin. Is there a way to fix this, I think he looks just fine but if you have any good advice that would be great thanks.

2006-09-12 17:56:00 · 5 answers · asked by mary m 2 in Diet & Fitness

i was told my hand is swelled up because there is fluid in it is this true?

2006-09-12 17:54:32 · 11 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Other - Health

Lately i've been having bloody stool and sometimes after the bowel movement. meaning, there is no blood in the toilet, but when i wipe there is either plenty of it or sometimes just a little bit of blood. i feel like there might be something wrong with me. all my doctor told me, was that i need to get a pap smear. and i really don't want HIM to give me a pap smear b/c he is a GUY.

also, i just recently had a bowel movement b/c i was constipated for two weeks. and i think it's b/c i drank some whole milk. whole milk has done that to me since i was very little. i usually drink skim, but i needed to drink it b/c i ate a chocolate donut. anyways! during and after my bowel movement, i was literally pouring sweat and i felt dizzy. soon after i was done, i became very nauseous and felt as though i was going to pass out. i rushed to my bed and my stomach started to hurt. anyways, i want to know if anybody has any idea of what it could be?

i don't want suggestions. i want ideas. please.

2006-09-12 17:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Pearlz 3 in Women's Health

2006-09-12 17:54:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-12 17:52:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2006-09-12 17:52:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anne S 1 in Women's Health

I've heard it was originally a disease found in monkeys, and was transferred to humans via "sickening behavior", if you get my drift.
Is this true?
If not, then what was the origin of AIDS?

2006-09-12 17:49:54 · 14 answers · asked by ashcatash 5 in Infectious Diseases