Health - 20 October 2006

I spend a lot of time on the computer, and generally don't turn on a light if I'm on the computer into the evening. Some people I know, however, insist that staring at a computer screen in a darkened room is unhealthy. That's the first I've ever heard of something like that. I prefer darkness, but I'd like to know if my health is at risk because of it.

2006-10-20 13:10:16 · 7 answers · asked by Leon 5 in Other - Health

2006-10-20 13:09:26 · 7 answers · asked by dawnbk17 1 in Women's Health

becuase my grandmother had breast cancer for 2 years and died is there a chance(if yes what % that she will) my mom will get it too??

2006-10-20 13:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by rachael:) 3 in Cancer

2006-10-20 13:07:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-10-20 13:04:27 · 38 answers · asked by rooilugo 2 in Other - General Health Care

I have poison ivy on my eyelid and surrounding my eye. What can I use to relieve the itching and get it to go away.

2006-10-20 13:02:37 · 8 answers · asked by rebecca 3 in Other - Health

discuss the transmission of syphillis?

2006-10-20 13:01:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

It would be my intent if I did become proficient, to hopefully help people,- free of charge, to overcome fears, and various food alergies if possible. Although I would wish to help many, in particular I have one person in mind because she has recently developed a morbid fear of flying,- despite the fact in the past we regularly travelled many, many thousands of air miles without a care. It would be nice if she would take a sea cruise but the very thought makes her sea-sick. I myself have a food allergy which I believe is all in the mind, and it would be appreciated if there are any suggestions about the possibility of a cure with self- hypnosis.

2006-10-20 12:57:05 · 8 answers · asked by Whistler R 5 in Other - General Health Care

when my daughter was 5 months old my next door neighbor who was an older lady died. nobody moved into her house but occasionally her son would come over and cut the grass.
one day when my daughter was two she was driving her tricycle down the street beside me as we past the house were the old lady died she looked at me and said "mommy where's that lady"
I said "waht lady?'
She said "the lady that lived in that house. she used to sit on the step all the time" I was kinda freaked out .
another time when i was coming down the stairs at my house were me and my daughter were the only ones home she said to me when i reached the bottom of the stairs. "who's that mommy"
I said who's who She said who's that that come down the stairs behind you.
there have been other things she has said that also fresked me out.

2006-10-20 12:55:32 · 16 answers · asked by lynn 2 in Other - Health

He had a car accident 9 years ago and his brain bled, some doctors think that is the problem with his memory. They think he also may have had a small stroke 3 years ago and since then his memory got worse especially with directions. He does not know how to get to places that he use to know.

2006-10-20 12:50:02 · 5 answers · asked by Linda S 1 in Mental Health

i tried to tell her it makes me sick to work different shifts every week, i asked if she could rotate these midnight shifts with everyone in our department she refused. i got called in the administration office for having a poor attitude i explained to them and they refused to change it, told me i could leave if i didn't like it i have worked at this facility for a total of 23 years. please help me

2006-10-20 12:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by Linda C 1 in Respiratory Diseases

several yrs ago a friend of mine wuz diagnoised with severe depression and PTSD not to mention severe anxiety and panic attacks. i suggested she go back to work for a little while to keep her mind occupied and we were wondering what types of jobs might be suitable for her.

2006-10-20 12:49:11 · 14 answers · asked by Mulattogurl 2 in Women's Health

2006-10-20 12:49:02 · 5 answers · asked by john 1 in STDs

is there a limit as to how much you can consume

2006-10-20 12:48:31 · 12 answers · asked by buffetparrots 1 in Other - General Health Care

it's hard, and is a pinkish color.

2006-10-20 12:47:38 · 3 answers · asked by jess 1 in Other - Health

2006-10-20 12:47:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I sometimes get sharp pains in my chest when I breath too deeply or just when I am relaxing. I am 14 and I eat very healthy for my age. Has anyone ever experienced this or know what this could be?

2006-10-20 12:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by Candice 3 in Women's Health

2006-10-20 12:46:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I got all 4 wisdom teeth taken out, they were all impacted and 2 of them had really deep roots. My face is really swollen and the side of my lips are cut up cause the dentist said my mouth was to small and had to force it make it bigger. So i look really messed up around my lips and i have this work event on tuesday october 24. Im woundering if i going to be healed with the swelling and the cuts by then.

2006-10-20 12:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by star21 1 in Dental

in treating a vaginal infection i was given some tablets to insert. Thing is the first tablet burst before i could get it all in. Now do i continue with teh rest of teh treatment or do i have to go get a replacement for the one that burst?

2006-10-20 12:44:06 · 2 answers · asked by daixyflexi 3 in Women's Health

My daughter is always sick and we can never get an answer to why or even find a doctor that asks why. They just treat her for what she currently has and that's the end of it. They have never thought what is causing this otherwise healthy five year old to have strep, pneumonia, broncitious, and ear infections. Are there questions I should be asking that I'm not? Some people tell me she will outgrow it and eventually she will be fine, but I can't take the sleepless nights and worring anymore.

2006-10-20 12:42:47 · 13 answers · asked by Nuttinbtr2do 2 in Respiratory Diseases

My face is really swollen and the side of my lips are cut up cause the dentist said my mouth was to small and had to force it make it bigger. So i look really messed up around my lips and i have this work event on tuesday october 24. Im woundering if i going to be healed with the swelling and the cuts by then.

2006-10-20 12:41:54 · 7 answers · asked by star21 1 in Dental

Is there any home remedy other than store bought medicine to treat my acid indigestion and heartburn, please help it hurts me, thanks

2006-10-20 12:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by qaz11u 1 in Other - Health

Are you given anestheia and how long is the procedure? What will be done in the procedure?

2006-10-20 12:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

im 16 and a junior in high school

i want to lose weight but since i have so0o many extra curriclars and hw i just dont have time to go to the gym

any ideas for me?

im 5'7 and 175 lb....i wanna go down to 140-ish

2006-10-20 12:38:25 · 11 answers · asked by Hidden 4 in Diet & Fitness

please only specialists answer

2006-10-20 12:36:44 · 8 answers · asked by drfunky1234 2 in Skin Conditions

I'm switching up my ab routine to add more exercises (not necessarily reps) and just looking for feedback. Good, not good, should I do more or less? I'm open to suggestions to other good exercises and routines. Here's my new plan:

Crunches - 3 sets of 50
Twisting Crunches- 3 sets 25
Bicycles Crunches- 2 sets of 25
Leg Raises- 3 sets of 25
Leg Lifts- (legs up 6 inches and hold) 1 minute hold

This is along with other strength and cardio work and diet, of course.

Thanks!

2006-10-20 12:35:55 · 4 answers · asked by . 2 in Diet & Fitness

hey all.. is it safe to keep a comdom in a wallet? cus i was told its not because the lub rubs the condom and it makes it thin and the condom can break? is that true?

2006-10-20 12:35:22 · 11 answers · asked by Jeff 1 in Men's Health

2006-10-20 12:34:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

So.. for some reason I have pain "down there" and I think it might be from razor burn or a cut. I've been shaving for many years and I've never done that before so I don't really know what it feels like.. thats why I'm asking and making sure its not anything else. I know it isnt an std (been with my boyfriend for 3 years). I know it isn't a yeast infection. It looks like just a red line, but it's irritated and it hurts.. especially when I wipe after going to the bathroom. The best way to describe what this feels like would be when you wear clothes that are too tight, and leave marks (like tight pants around your waist) and the marks are sensitive to touch... only it hurts a little more that. Any suggestions as to what this might be?
Note: I might add that I wore new panties the other day without washing them first.. but the place I got them from doesn't allow underwear to be tried on, so I didn't bother washing them first. Might that be a factor?

2006-10-20 12:33:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health