Health - 10 October 2006

i was diagnoised with Prostate cancer 18 months ago. i had an biopsy done and out of 12 biops only 1 cancer cell showed up. I have recentely lost my urologist due to insurance. He explained everything too me and for forty-five minutes I listened along with two of my children. After all was said and done I decided on the "wait & watch". He said something else may kill me before my prostate cancer. He said if a male lives long enough he will have "prostate cancer".

Now to the new Doctor, a Navy Dr. that I am not thrilled about. First of he does not believe in the "Wait & watch" theory. In December he wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level reads. My PSA was 5.2 last examination, and anything over 4.0 you should have a biopsy.

This Navy Doctor does not believe in the "watch & wait". He wants to do another biopsy regardless what my PSA level is

Should I go see my original Urologist even though I want be covered with Insurace; i.e. just for a second opinion.

2006-10-10 13:29:37 · 9 answers · asked by virginiamayoaunt 4 in Cancer

2006-10-10 13:29:15 · 8 answers · asked by lazarevanna 1 in Other - Health

i have been taking effexor for about 8 months. i started off on 37.5 mg and am now on 225mg. i am feeling normal again although i notice if i forget to take it even one day that i go into very bad withdrawl and feel like i am losing control and feel like i now need it in order to survive. if my dr weens me off of it and i cant cope does that mean i will have to take it forever?

2006-10-10 13:28:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-10-10 13:26:58 · 6 answers · asked by pphilipp24 1 in Dental

My husband has melanoma (bad skin cancer) and we need help with the medical expenses for his treatments. I was wondering if there are any websites out there to help out

2006-10-10 13:26:55 · 4 answers · asked by Sam 1 in Cancer

i need to do most of my homework on the computer.
COMPTER=EVIL SOURCE OF MY PROCRATINATION
next is the tv.

like when i'm supposed to be researching, i go on aim. or myspace. check my email.

i'm procrastinating right now.
what can i do if i NEED the computer, but the computer is what keeps me from completing anything?

2006-10-10 13:26:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

My ear and side of my head burns after 20mins on the phone. I change ears and it is good for a little bit then have to swap again. I have used several different mobile phones and they all feel the same if having a long conversation. My hands free car kit is the only thing that works but is not always practical. I do not know of anyone dying of over mobile use ,YET!

2006-10-10 13:24:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I'm 20 years old. And i'm getting my tonsils taken out tomorrow morning. I never had surgery before. Anyways, I was wondering when you wake up after the surgery are you in an extreme amount of pain or are you really numb, like you can't feel anything. I"m really nervous about waking up after and the pain right after the surgery. Let me know your experiences and advice! Thank you!

2006-10-10 13:24:38 · 10 answers · asked by jackiejunebug 2 in Other - General Health Care

i am 13 years old and i have a studdering problem i want to fix it so i can communicate better and make more friends and talk to girls i like without sounding stupid

2006-10-10 13:22:21 · 1 answers · asked by Cjay C 1 in Other - Health

I personaly dont think they do but my denist does. is he just after more money or are there real benifits of having them removed? I had both my top ones out due to toothaches and now he wants to remove my bottom to. the problem is they are in a position that requires surgery under anesthetic. $600 each. should i get them out to?

2006-10-10 13:22:21 · 5 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5 in Dental

would i be able to just get lipton green tea or does that not work?

2006-10-10 13:21:08 · 27 answers · asked by Loly06 1 in Diet & Fitness

In the course of being a college student, I have found myself downing more coffee than I ever imagined. It has gotten to the point where coffee only works sometimes now. Like, when I first wake up, etc. I went to Walgreens and then to Walmart in search of the "caffine pills" and "energy boosters" only to find diet pills. Whatever happened to the good stuff the gave ya that boost of energy pretty much right then and their. I don't need diet pills or something I have to sart takin 3x's daily for 4 weeks to feel the effect. Does anyone know of a good energy booster? Something I can "pop" or close to it that will give me the present energy burst I yearn for at times where I am up all night studying or doing an essay!? Is their anything that also helps with the drowsy feeling and sometimes the headache that comes with being tired??

2006-10-10 13:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Dolphin 1 in Other - Health

i run so i need to use a tampon. the other day, it was my first time using a tampon, i used a tampon with the regular absorbancy. it was too dry when i took it out so it hurt, but now when i put one in, it hurts when i try to put it in and when it's actually in. did i injure something? should i wait until next month when my flow is thicker?

2006-10-10 13:18:31 · 9 answers · asked by kodakphoto 2 in Women's Health

i actually managed to give myself a headache. all the things i want to change about myself seem to really annoy me today. i can't figure out how to change stupid habits like how i can't seem to stick to a plan once i come up with it and i'm too indecisive to make things work (i choose not to put in as much effort and call it caution). plus i find it hard to figure out what i want and what i;m feeling. how can i trust that it won't change tomorrow. living one day at a time like AA meetings suggest doesn't work unless you can see the big picture and plan some of it.

2006-10-10 13:18:14 · 5 answers · asked by emeraldnoctis 2 in Mental Health

2006-10-10 13:17:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-10 13:16:30 · 7 answers · asked by ocsutton 2 in Other - General Health Care

I know some old men have never married in his life and never interested in wanting sex with women.
What is the name of this pathology / symptom?

2006-10-10 13:16:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-10-10 13:06:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

For the past couple of days on my clitoris it has been itchy and sore. I also have some discharge. I was wondering any suggestions on what it may be?

2006-10-10 13:05:16 · 8 answers · asked by Julie 2 in STDs

Am Asking this Question cause am 14 years old, and i have never had chicken pox that i can remember of, i asked my mom, she said she cant remember either and asked my bro who was around me all my life said he cant rember of me getting chicken pox, so i think ive never had it, ive been around people that had it, like my friend had it and didnt tell me, he came to my house and stuff, we play fight, and wrestle but nver got it, i dont know if am Immune to it, And i have been told i have an extremly good immune system if i get a runny nose or one of those 7 day colds, mine only lasts for like 2-4 days, and if i got a Cough it goes away quick, I dont know if i am ever gonna get it. i was around my bro when he got chicken pox, we used to wrestle and stuff, when he, had it but i didn't get, this is all confusing to me.

2006-10-10 13:00:38 · 7 answers · asked by GetYaPopcorn 3 in Infectious Diseases

2006-10-10 12:59:04 · 4 answers · asked by weigh gain 1 in Men's Health

They say they won't America to be small, but how can we when the healthy food is really bad for us.

2006-10-10 12:57:27 · 2 answers · asked by September D 1 in Infectious Diseases

I just bought a 40 pint dehumidifier for my 400 sq ft efficiency apartment, which is actually in a basement.

The dehumidifier has a setting for humidy % desired, as I'm sure they all do, but I don't know if it will shut itself off immediately, or if I need to get a hygrometer to regulate the RH of my home.

I understand that they shut themselves off when the water container is full, but does anyone know if it is typical for a consumer-grade dehumidifier to shut-off when it reaches its desired RH%?

If not, how long should I run it at a time?

2006-10-10 12:56:59 · 2 answers · asked by nickdanger22802 1 in Allergies

my 9 year old daughter weighs 67lb....is she fat?she is 4"6.....

2006-10-10 12:53:42 · 227 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I'm trying my best at work and I still feel like a failure all the time.......

2006-10-10 12:52:46 · 82 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Other - Health

2006-10-10 12:52:45 · 1 answers · asked by woohoo 1 in Men's Health

2006-10-10 12:52:17 · 16 answers · asked by shorty 1 in Other - Diseases

I was wondering if any one had any suggestions on how to lose belly fat after having 3 c-sections

2006-10-10 12:51:08 · 3 answers · asked by kaylaonee 1 in Diet & Fitness

what can i do to lose fat in my pubic area?

2006-10-10 12:50:56 · 6 answers · asked by eric lm 1 in Diet & Fitness

coming up on ten year aniversery of my heart attack and was wondering if there is a time frame that stents normally last, blood works always normal to good and feel fine.... opps dropped my cigg..... thanks in advance :-)

2006-10-10 12:50:43 · 4 answers · asked by steven d 3 in Heart Diseases