Health - 23 October 2006

I was in a car accident and because of it I am dealing with 7 herniated discs...4 in my neck and 3 in my lower back. I also suffer from TOS (thoracic outlet syndrom) in my right shouldar. I do not want to take the pain meds on a regular basis... any suggestions would be helpful.... need more info please do not hesitate to ask.... thanks

2006-10-23 04:07:09 · 13 answers · asked by oracle 3 in Other - Health

it may even be psychological as its only there when i think of it, its not hurting my breathing or anything, just feels like a furball really when i swallow and sometimes its there all the time. any one had similar issues? i had it a few ,months ago, but it went, now its been here for about 2-3 weeks? can it be caused by worry or stress?

2006-10-23 04:06:37 · 14 answers · asked by b.hole 3 in Women's Health

2006-10-23 04:06:21 · 5 answers · asked by laura14 1 in Diet & Fitness

does anyone know a good way to quit smoking when i go cold turkey i have every withdrawl symptom and i dont want to use the patch i smoke about six or seven cigs. a day and have been smoking for about three years

2006-10-23 04:06:05 · 6 answers · asked by christycote@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Health

has anyone tried the apple cider vinegar diet i heard it really works if you tried it how much weight did you lose?

2006-10-23 04:05:28 · 6 answers · asked by cutie 3 in Diet & Fitness

I'm 125 lbs., 16 and 5"6.....I'm really muscular (not my fault, wish I could get rid of some muscle but I just CAN'T...)....my legs are really muscular and I feel fat....am I?!?!? I'm extremely athletic, just way muscular and it feels so fat....how can I not feel so fat?? Lots of people tell me that there are many out there who would want to have my body....is that true???

2006-10-23 04:05:07 · 14 answers · asked by Liz 3 in Diet & Fitness

i have this pain in like my ribs its not like an air bubble or nothing its almost like a pressuere.it usually goes away in a few minutes but now it has been going on for a while.does anybody else have this and if you kno what is it?

2006-10-23 04:04:52 · 9 answers · asked by Juana es Bonita 1 in Other - Health

I hate doctors so I havn't been

2006-10-23 04:02:58 · 10 answers · asked by weetc83 2 in Injuries

its a size of a dime... its red and i just noticed i have one on my upper stomach...

2006-10-23 04:02:57 · 7 answers · asked by rache0116 3 in Other - General Health Care

I was just curious, since yawning is usually a sign of sleepiness... do people actually yawn when they are sleeping?

2006-10-23 04:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by oracle 3 in Other - Health

We used to make love at least 5 times aweek.Now I'm lucky if we make love twice a month.Its not another woman.he doesn't have time for that.????

2006-10-23 04:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I have had an anaesthetic before but only a small dose as I was only out for about 15-20 minutes. This operation requires me to be out cold for a few hours. I know it sounds stupid, but I'm worried about not waking up. Should i be worrying myself, or will i be fine as I have had one before and had no reaction from it?Please help...

2006-10-23 04:02:03 · 25 answers · asked by Sarah D 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-23 04:01:25 · 5 answers · asked by rache0116 3 in Other - General Health Care

My husband was told smoking after bypass surgery would kill him. He was supposed to have a 6 way bypass and the doctor could only do a quadruple, he could not by pass the other two veins they were to far gone. He is only 50 years old and the doctor was shocked at how bad his arteries were 1 completely blocked, 1 90% blocked and 2 about 80% blocked he went a year with angina and never said nothing until he was traveling for work in mexico and he had chest pains there, he made a doctors appt when he got home, 2 weeks later he flunked his stress test in 4 minutes. He was kept in the hospital until after the open heart surgery. He was told smoking again would kill him and we his family members were told that as well, we were also told he will live a comfortable life, but not be the same. He says he feels better, and it took him 50 years to get into that shape, he probably doesn't have 50 left so if he wants to smoke he is going. Is this really as devasting as I think?

2006-10-23 03:58:16 · 19 answers · asked by kita 1 in Heart Diseases

2006-10-23 03:56:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I've been experiencing this sickness fourteen years now and I remember whenever I sleep very late in three to four nights continously then the following day I would feel dizziness, getting worst if I would fail to consult a Doctor.During those years of having this sickness,I kept asking the Doctor what was the cause of my dizziness,and there was only one I remember who told me that I was eating a lot of salty foods and foods with monosodium glutamate and it goes up to my head.Though I was a little bit reluctant; however I reduced salt and avoid foods with m s g.Until this time,it's the same way,whenever I sleep very late I experience this severe dizziness.What is the meaning of vertigo by the way? Please share me your answers.Thank you! Ria

2006-10-23 03:54:16 · 4 answers · asked by Mellow Ria 1 in Other - Diseases

I need to lose a about 60 pounds. Anyone have a good way to jump start the process and kick my cravings for unhealthy food?

2006-10-23 03:54:14 · 7 answers · asked by dmizell1221 2 in Diet & Fitness

2006-10-23 03:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by ptc712 1 in Pain & Pain Management

why do people have to pee first thing when they wake up in the morning? sometimes when i wake up i have to go so BAD!

2006-10-23 03:53:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I have had severe allergies for the past 2 and a half yrs now. I have tried yoga / homeopathy / alleopathy all to some extent but nothing seems to work. Also, i live in Bangalore where the climate is useful in spreading allergins

My allergies are symptomized by

1. Heavy Sneezing
2. Itching in Throat
3. Pain in the Nostrils
4. Runny / Blocked Nose
5. Often Eye Infections
6. Mild headaches
7. Very Mild Cough

They usually occur when I go out in the Sun or when I experience a sudden change in temperature like getting down from an air conditioned car or coming home after playing. I'm 13yrs old. often my sneezing bouts can last for up to 2-3 days and it takes a heavy toll on my health. Could anyone suggest any treatments

2006-10-23 03:53:21 · 5 answers · asked by prateekf1 1 in Allergies

2006-10-23 03:53:08 · 7 answers · asked by Janell B 1 in Cancer

I do not use oral contraceptives, or any other medications. Thank you.

2006-10-23 03:53:08 · 1 answers · asked by Marge 1 in Women's Health

At age 37, I've suddenly noticed my fingernails peeling, dull hair and skin, and the onset of what I think is acne. It's just isolated smallish red bumps that look like pimples without a head. The 'acne' is often on my neck, as well as my face.

I really can't think of anything that changed in my life that would lead to this. I've been working a lot lately (ER nurse) but my job is enjoyable and not too stressful - and I've always gone through spells when I had to work a lot of hours. I've been having difficulty sleeping for some reason. My diet hasn't changed.

Any idea what might cause this, and what to do about it? I'd ask one of the docs I work with, but ER docs don't know much about non-emergency skin things.

Thanks in advance for any answers!

2006-10-23 03:51:19 · 6 answers · asked by farmgirl 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm too poor to afford dumbbells, and getting them is difficult for me. However i've stuffed a few heavy books into a strong durable bag, and the total weight amounts to a little over 5kg. Is it possible for me to use them as dumbells? Thanks in advance. (:

2006-10-23 03:51:11 · 10 answers · asked by jimbo the pancake 1 in Diet & Fitness

2006-10-23 03:48:56 · 12 answers · asked by laura14 1 in Diet & Fitness

I dont want any lame answers. Im serious. im 35,my BF is 29. We have 4 children and after my last child my sex drive is no-existent. I just wonder if any gals out there have tried anything to boost there sex drive. Im willing to pay for a prescription.......so thats not a problem.

2006-10-23 03:48:39 · 10 answers · asked by Sqrlll 2 in Women's Health

a job ad for medisoft skills in the medical industry/hospistals, clinics, etc.

2006-10-23 03:48:25 · 1 answers · asked by Shawnie 1 in Other - Health

Old folks in ours say so, they all give me indefinite answers. I want some good reason.

A rabid dog bites someone, and in order to know he is rabid we've got to observe him for three days. If he dies, indeed he is.

But why do they? Why it can't be two days or four instead? Will someone give me no joke here, Please, please, it has always been a mystery to me since I was bitten by a teenage kitten.

I know very well that rabies has got a big deal with that, but how?

2006-10-23 03:47:39 · 4 answers · asked by Lordimpalerthe 2 in Infectious Diseases

Without A cat scan or MRI , What are the charecteristics of both do they feel different do they do different things like shrink or expand do all malignant tumors hurt?

2006-10-23 03:47:03 · 8 answers · asked by josh h 2 in Other - Health

What does it look like? Are you paying attention to the entire eyes (including the brow and lids) or are you looking into their eyes? Can contacts ruin this?

2006-10-23 03:46:53 · 9 answers · asked by Ohay 3 in Other - Health