Health - 1 October 2006

I have palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis (really, really sweaty hands and feet, most of the time). I've been to a dermatologist and she prescribed Drysol, but that does pretty much nothing. She said the next thing would be to buy a medical shock-treatment type machine to send mild electrical currents through my hands and feet. I'm really not crazy about putting extra chemicals into my body or zapping myself, and I'd rather do some kind of natural treatment. What's the best thing? I've heard sage tea, but drinking it only helps a little, and that only for a little while. Also, I'm 15. Will it go away?

2006-10-01 16:53:13 · 6 answers · asked by angelsong_04 3 in Alternative Medicine

I am only 23, but currently experiencing a lot of stress in my life. Are there any vitamins/pills or other things that can help me to relax and not to become so stressed and easily irritated all the time?

2006-10-01 16:53:04 · 4 answers · asked by Diana D 1 in Women's Health

I'm a veggie. i'm 38 and fed up with my fitness level. Would love to tone up get some muscle tone back. Whats the best diet to lose some weight but also to increase my muscle. Any clues for a good workout routine! Thankyou for your input.

2006-10-01 16:51:14 · 26 answers · asked by dave the wave 1 in Diet & Fitness

my best friend is having ablation on her heart because she has tachycardia and they need to burn off the piece that is causing her heart to beat so fast

has anyone had this done before? what is the actual process? and how dangerous is it?

2006-10-01 16:50:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I wasn't sure which section to put this in, but I'm serious. I had abuse issues a long time ago with an ex, and since then I've had one committed relationship, but I keep wanting to engage in intimate activities with random guys I see. I'll have to stifle this urge to break up with my boyfriend just so I can indulge. In the end I win the inner struggle, but it's starting to worry me. I can't tell if I have commitment issues due to my past or if its just that he's not the one, or if I have some sick obsession with sex.

I know its a strange question, and it might not sound serious, but I really really AM serious. So if anyone with psychological know-how reads this, I would be appreciative.

2006-10-01 16:49:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-10-01 16:49:24 · 8 answers · asked by safire 1 in Mental Health

2006-10-01 16:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by Nickname 3 in Other - Health

2006-10-01 16:47:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2006-10-01 16:45:15 · 6 answers · asked by idon'tknow 2 in Other - Health

So this girl used to like me, and i was shy to tak to her, so now i really want to but i think she gave up? What the ffffaaack do i do?

2006-10-01 16:43:48 · 4 answers · asked by doeboi248 1 in Men's Health

i'm normally a very happy person. but lately, for the past month or two, i've been really unhappy. i feel bored or discontented, and really, really anti-social, unenthusiastic, and hopeless. i began to have crying spells, and a few days ago i had two in public. then when people ask me about what's wrong, i somehow "fix" myself for that moment, and become perfectly fine again. later, the same thing happens again, and it seems to be getting worse.
this is very unlike me, but it hasn't been affecting my diet or sleep. what do you think?

2006-10-01 16:40:13 · 12 answers · asked by Valeria 1 in Mental Health

2006-10-01 16:40:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jessy k 1 in Women's Health

I see so many diet pills out on the market these days and wonder if they all work like they say they do then why aren't more people using them..So is there really a diet pill or a weight loss pill that really works?

2006-10-01 16:38:01 · 21 answers · asked by smiley_girl2265 2 in Diet & Fitness

Last week I made the decision to give up caffeine and have just finished day 7. I know this will be better for me in the long run but right now my body is feeling completely out of whack; I'll feel sleepy, nervous and jittery, shaky, irritable, and today I was having some odd memory trouble (forgetting what I walked into the living room for, passwords, etc). My only logical guess is that these are withdrawl symptoms. How long will it last and is there any way to get rid of it faster?

2006-10-01 16:36:23 · 12 answers · asked by Altus04 4 in Other - Health

2006-10-01 16:35:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

what can i do. medication, therapy i really need some help. i am pushing away everyone that i love.

2006-10-01 16:35:04 · 12 answers · asked by baileysusamotors 1 in Mental Health

2006-10-01 16:34:53 · 7 answers · asked by redsfansince72 1 in Men's Health

2006-10-01 16:34:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

really down on my birthday? I turn 22 in about a half hour and I am just so depressed about it. Not just because I'm getting older, I'm just always feel like blah on my birthdays. What could be some reasons behind it?

2006-10-01 16:31:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Ever since I saw a medical show about this lady who had got bitten by a spider while decorating an Xmas tree, I have been afraid. They said it was a brown-spider. She waited so long to get treatment and her whole arm, hand and down her side turned black. They said she could have died.

2006-10-01 16:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by Jacks036 5 in Injuries

Hey so I'm trying to remember when I first began taking wellbutrin what the healthy dose is to start. I think they started me on 100mgs for like a week? er something but would it be safe to start taking wellbutrins with the 150 mgs? and if so how long... but if not... why not? Like what would be the side affects?
Thanks

2006-10-01 16:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by dinasaur01 2 in Mental Health

And do you think I am too old to get them? I am 23 years old, but I can afford them now, and was planning to get them put on this month. Just curious of how many adults get them.

2006-10-01 16:29:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

I workout at the gym every 2nd day. Is it best for me to drink a protein shake; Before my workout, After my workout, Or on the day that I don't work out?? When is it best? Also,,, Can protein shakes be mixed with creatine in the same serving ??

2006-10-01 16:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by REDSOX847 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-10-01 16:27:47 · 14 answers · asked by stacy g 1 in Women's Health

I feel dumb even typing this, but Im like the only person who would probably feel like this. Last year when I was turning 19, I felt like I didnt want to because I was getting older. Now, Im about to turn 20 and I have that same feeling like ugh I'm getting older. I dont know if its fear of getting older, or im just really weird. 20 isnt old, but for some reason I cant really focus on how young it is. I dont know. Just thought id type this out. Anyone ever feel like this? Do I honeslty need punched in the face for even beginning to think 20 is somewhat old?

Im putting this in the health section because I dont know where else to put it.

2006-10-01 16:27:10 · 8 answers · asked by GoBuckeyes! 3 in Other - Health

i was diagnosed with OCD and depression...
sometimes it feels as things are just blurrs...
it's like i forget things the second after they happen
and i don't care to try and remember
and if something crosses my mind that questions life in someway.. it seems too complicated and it feels like it just fades away... i've gotten good at avoiding thinking about the future, once again.. it fades away if i choose not to think about it.
sometimes it feels like i'm living in a different world than everyone else and i'm unaware of things. so far i'm the only one that knows about this. and i'm 14. my dad had OCD and my uncle commited suicide after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.

2006-10-01 16:25:56 · 9 answers · asked by flowerchild 3 in Mental Health

i have a 15mg morphine tab... people in my family are allergic to morphine, would this make me allergic? if i snort 5mg, and it turns out i am allergic what would happen? please, only answer if you are experienced, or know about drugs/medicine. im not stupid and i've done alot of drugs, never opiates though.

2006-10-01 16:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by nothing really matters 1 in Alternative Medicine

I was recently diagnosed with something called Cold Urticaria. Apparently its my body releasing histamine when the temperature is too low...therefore I'm allergic to the cold :(
I live in Canada and winters up here suck...so whenever it gets too cold, any exposed skin breaks out in hives and welts, and it swells....like MASSIVELY! Its quite disgusting! lol
But anyways....I was just wondering if anyone else has this and how they treat it.....I take reactine but its doesnt do much, and this will be my first full winter with this wonderful allergy!

ANY HELP......ANY!!!!!

2006-10-01 16:24:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

Where can I find drawings or writings by mental (insane) patients and photos of the patients themselves ?

2006-10-01 16:24:22 · 3 answers · asked by expostulating_mountebank 2 in Mental Health

Everything seems to be in check except for my iron stores and hemoglobin levels.

2006-10-01 16:23:22 · 10 answers · asked by akatd 4 in Diet & Fitness