Health - 15 September 2006

So, my doc says I have a NASTY heel spur. It hurts like heck - but they want me to take Prednisone for the swelling.. I've never heard ANYTHING good about Prednisone. I've been taking Advil like crazy and it's getting better. Will this just come back if I don't take it? Any ideas?

2006-09-15 12:50:01 · 10 answers · asked by bioengman 1 in Other - Health

You wrote: "Recently I went to dentist and had x-rays, teeth cleaning and some polishing, my total bill came out to $197 but I only paid $59..."
If this is true (and I highly doubt it is) this dentist paid YOU to come in. Hygienists earn between $36 and $45 an hour, an exam by the doctor costs the practice, instruments had to be sterilized (I hope), x-ray film used and developed. If your visit lasted an hour - as any decent checkup should - the cost to the practice was at least $175 and probably more like $250.

What dentist would accept $59, when it costs them more than that to have you in their chair?

2006-09-15 12:48:23 · 1 answers · asked by emmalue 5 in Dental

I called my ortho and they said it was okay to file down the edges of the aligners to make them smoother. I did that, and it's better than it was, but the edge keeps rubbing against the back of my tongue and irritating the damage that's already done.

Would it be feasible to use dental wax for braces on the edges of my trays? Mostly just the inside of the bottom tray. Aside from the standard teeth tenderness, I'm not having any trouble with the top.

Thanks for the help!

2006-09-15 12:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by bettalover 3 in Dental

I've just got back to uni and away from my parents house with the magical refilling fridge. My loan hasn't come through yet and for the last few days i have just been eating junk and have not had a single portion of fruit or veg for about 5 days. Now i'm feeling really depressed when i should be feel hyped about starting a new term in a new house with people my own age where i can do what i want away from my old folks! but i just feel like all my personality has drained away. could this be to do with the bad diet or i am i just making connections from nothing?

2006-09-15 12:45:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-15 12:40:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I am worried that my daughter has spinal bifida occultabecause I found out that a patch of hair on the back could be a sign. My daughter has a patch of brown hair on her lumbar saccaral area. She does not have any sign but complains of lower back pain alot. If you know anything about this please let me know because i am trying to decide if I should take her to the doctor for an MRI. Please help me.

2006-09-15 12:40:25 · 4 answers · asked by rollandday 2 in Other - Health

when you have an ingrown toenail what would happen if you would just leave alone and do nothing about it

2006-09-15 12:39:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

At about 2:30 everyday, I sneeze. Any reason why this happens at the sametime, everyday?

2006-09-15 12:39:15 · 12 answers · asked by uscgal97 2 in Other - Health

With everything going on about E.Coli, not to sound nasty purposely, but can you get E.Coli from "tossing salads" or in other words licking someones *** crack, I don't know any other terms to describe it. I've always wanted to know this every since I learned about it.

2006-09-15 12:37:54 · 8 answers · asked by Booberry 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-09-15 12:37:44 · 8 answers · asked by Swiss Escapes 1 in Other - Health

Haha. I'm just kidding. I know I'm not going bald, but my hair keeps falling out. Not in clumps or anything, just whenever I brush or take a shower. It worries me a little bit. Is there anything I can do to reduce the amount falling out maybe?

2006-09-15 12:36:53 · 8 answers · asked by Ern 2 in Women's Health

2006-09-15 12:36:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-15 12:36:33 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Diet & Fitness

has anyone ever been a drug and alcohol counselor but still smoked pot on their leisure time?? i mean you can be an alcohol counselor and still drink so........

2006-09-15 12:34:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-09-15 12:33:06 · 5 answers · asked by samantha 1 in Men's Health

Tonights guest was a medical doctor who said that the transfats and saturated fats plus the hygrogenated oils used in foods in todays supermarkets are not good for you.

2006-09-15 12:31:54 · 5 answers · asked by Mr. PDQ 4 in Other - Health

I need to lose at least 40 pounds, as quick as possible! Help me!

2006-09-15 12:29:51 · 18 answers · asked by Gator. 4 in Diet & Fitness

He was born with this illness, my daughter just found out about a year ago, they have two children! He verbally abuses her in front of the children. His moods have been getting worst and last longer, he has walked out on sessions with the psychologist Is there anything that could be done to help him or is it hopeless without the medication. I fear for my daughter and the children. When his mood is ok, he is soooooo nice. Can anyone help me so I can help my daughter Can her and the children's life be in danger
Babs

2006-09-15 12:27:35 · 13 answers · asked by Babs 1 in Mental Health

How much weight did you lose, eating only fruit?

2006-09-15 12:26:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

but i feel sad sometimes, after alot. but i have no reason to be sad and i don't even know why i am. so, am i emo? if i am, ill be mad cause i don't want to me.

2006-09-15 12:26:23 · 6 answers · asked by hmm.. 2 in Women's Health

im dizzy like constantly, and i can miss any more school, i dont know what to do

2006-09-15 12:26:02 · 8 answers · asked by tmhangel 1 in Other - Health

For me who needs a little sleep before going dancing.

2006-09-15 12:25:21 · 6 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Other - Health

I mean as long as youre doing both im sure its better than not. But i was wondering if one was more beneficial than the other.

2006-09-15 12:25:17 · 10 answers · asked by Jason K 1 in Dental

I have a friend who is very poorly.She is addicted to cannabis and an alcholic, My friend is still in denial.I really want to help her,I love her very much.I feel that I just have to be straight with her now, and tell her that I think she is ill and needs some help.I'm really scared that she will just flip out on me.I don't want to lose her,maybe I will have to for a short time...Whats the best way to approach the subject? Has anyone had to say this to a friend before?What was the reaction?

2006-09-15 12:24:36 · 26 answers · asked by yupthatsright! 2 in Mental Health

I just started paying attention to how bad they can be. The only things I have currently that are without hydrogenated oils are canned soup, grain cereal, some health food tortilla chips, nutrigrain bars, and tuna fish.

2006-09-15 12:24:12 · 1 answers · asked by Papa Johnathan 4 in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-15 12:22:09 · 5 answers · asked by Dylan 2 in Other - Health

2006-09-15 12:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by pumpkin 2 in Men's Health

2006-09-15 12:21:49 · 1 answers · asked by boobookittyfck37 4 in Other - Health

I'm trying to lose 20lbs as soon as possible, so I have this idea to run 2 times a day, in the morning and the evening, for about 30 minutes each time.

Will this help me to lose weight quickly? Has anyone tried this?

2006-09-15 12:21:12 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I was diagnosed with this about 4 years ago. I understand it has no known cause and no cure. However, aside from a little numbness on the skin of my feet, I have NO symptoms. Can anyone tell me what to expect in future?

2006-09-15 12:20:11 · 2 answers · asked by keepsondancing 5 in Other - Health