Health - 30 October 2006

I have had problems with golfers and tennis elbow on both arms and this year had cortisone injections which provided immediate relief. This was back in June. In the last three weeks, the pain has crept back and is now as bad as ever and is affecting my quality of life. The physio wont do the cortisone therapy again as it has now been done twice. I now need other options. I am only 48 and would love to take up racquet sports again but this seems like a dream. Any help would be welcomed.

2006-10-30 20:26:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

2006-10-30 20:24:06 · 2 answers · asked by knsoft2003 1 in Infectious Diseases

some doctors like Dr.phil says that you should keep off it if you are trying to lose weight.

2006-10-30 20:21:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I've just read a book where a character dies of yellow fever.

She is talking normally, although ill in bed, but in the time it takes for another character to reach the door of the bedroom she is dying horrifically. Black liquid is pouring from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. She is dead within minutes.

Now, I know that you can have black vomit with yellow fever. This is because of intestinal haemorrhage.

BUT - black liquid coming from the eyes and ears? Is this realistic, and if so, what would be causing it?

2006-10-30 20:13:14 · 2 answers · asked by in vino veritas 4 in Infectious Diseases

Well, I do!

2006-10-30 20:13:11 · 10 answers · asked by Rosie 2 in Mental Health

I know, I know...it sounds unsafe and who really wants to endure the cramps and frequent trips to the restroom. But I need to lose atleast 5-10 pounds in a week or so. I have started by drinking plenty of water and I have ate smaller portions at meal time, but I need quicker results.

Excercise and healthier eating habits are obviously the best way to accomplish weight loss, but I don't have much time. Plus, excercise is time consuming and very boring. For a long-term and healthier lifestyle I will begin to follow those two simple rules but I need to drop this excess weight now!

And in case you are wondering I am going to a last-minute family reunion and I would hate to show my family that I have packed on few extra pounds! HELP! :) Which laxatives will work and how many or often do I take them?

2006-10-30 20:12:38 · 27 answers · asked by AnthonyPaul 2 in Diet & Fitness

I wanted to know what the difference between them...what does the machine do to the muscle? and what does the dumbell do to the muscle? some people told me to start with the machine then the dumbells, others said the opposite... i'm confused!!!! PLEASE HELP

2006-10-30 20:11:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2006-10-30 20:02:06 · 2 answers · asked by Jerry 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-30 20:01:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

They are always horrible, graphic and terrifying. ( I've woken up crying.) I just got a new dog and I feel safe with him, but as soon as I go to sleep- .. Well, he's not there to protect me.

My nightmares are neve reoccuring and they are always with different things that scare me.

Are there any teas or vitamins that would help me mellow out?
(becasue therapy is out of my budget,)

I think I may have some stress becasue my hubby just got a job transfer to a new city - and I' still adjusting to out home and life..

any ideas?

2006-10-30 19:57:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Thanks.

2006-10-30 19:56:18 · 9 answers · asked by Hello 2 in Other - Diseases

Do Indian women like meditating more than spending time with their partners?

2006-10-30 19:55:08 · 9 answers · asked by ian k 1 in Mental Health

2006-10-30 19:54:22 · 8 answers · asked by earl g 1 in Other - Diseases

2006-10-30 19:53:17 · 11 answers · asked by ja32red 1 in Other - General Health Care

Ive been experiencing heart palps for a few years. I started getting them particularly bad after I stayed up late the previous night drinking (not smart I know) anyways my dad has Wolff-Parkinson-White and when I went to the emergency room the doc printed out some stuff from the EKG or ECG or whatever I was strapped up to and said it looked like I had WPW and gave me a prescription for beta-blockers and a number to a good cardiologist to go see. I know I probably should be asking him, im gonna call tomorrow and set up an appointment but I was just wondering do I need to stay on these things all the time? I mean im gonna take them till I see the doc but since I can usually go months without having any palps at all what are the chances im gonna be taking these things full time? I just dont like the idea of taking any drug full time unless I really have to, just wondering if anyone had a similar experience.

2006-10-30 19:51:42 · 2 answers · asked by \\\DV/// 2 in Heart Diseases

I just went to spend some time with some friends tonight, and a friend of mine smokes a lot of weed. He decided to lite a bowl and even though he was quite a few feet away I caught a contact buzz. I wasn't thinking until later that I had a drug screening for a job I plan on starting and I began to worry a bit. The drug screening is roughly 9 days away.

I've heard many different takes on this. If you could, give me a link to a notable medical source supporting what you've heard? And if you believe it is possible for me to fail my screening due to this, is there anything you know of that may flush the THC out of my system more quickly (before the test)?

2006-10-30 19:51:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-10-30 19:50:15 · 2 answers · asked by tabithalindsay28 1 in Women's Health

2006-10-30 19:49:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I could not get to my appointment today as the bus didnt come, i think it is a sign that i should listen to myself and not go when i dont want to, what do you think?

2006-10-30 19:48:55 · 6 answers · asked by Tiamat 2 in Mental Health

2006-10-30 19:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by kim k 1 in Women's Health

This might sound odd or disguting...but it possible for anyone to know if a girl has had sex by looking at her vagina? If yes, whats the duration for which it can be determined?

2006-10-30 19:44:59 · 9 answers · asked by Kendra M 1 in Women's Health

Im at the end of my period and me and my boyfriend wanna have sex. Is it a good idea and does anyone know mwhat the messy factor is and all that? my period is extremely light but i just wanna know details before i have sex with him

2006-10-30 19:37:07 · 16 answers · asked by princess_kirstie2002 2 in Women's Health

What is hyperthyroidism? What is the cause? How is it controlled (i.e., prescription medication)? Is it hereditary?

2006-10-30 19:36:47 · 13 answers · asked by Lissa 3 in Other - Diseases

constant

2006-10-30 19:36:37 · 1 answers · asked by whel 1 in Cancer

2006-10-30 19:35:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Alright, I need to talk and let the inside of me breath. I'm Junior, a normal 16 year old boy. Latley, a lot has happend. Finally, I got all my honor classes switched to AP. I'm really glad and all, but I feel so overwelmed..that sometimes I randomly cry. I had surgery about 1 week ago. I'm fine now, but I feel so delicate. I feel like I get very depressed, and VERY FAST. Like..I said..I cry just randomly. I get this sad and depression thoughts about my life. Is this signs of depression? or..? just a phase or something? I need help.

2006-10-30 19:34:45 · 16 answers · asked by Frankie 2 in Mental Health

What Has to Be Done to retain up tp 20 min?

2006-10-30 19:32:21 · 15 answers · asked by kim k 1 in Men's Health

My former partner claims to have just tested positive to 2 at-home pregnancy tests and one clinic pregnancy test. I find it hard to believe because we never had intercourse, only genital/genital contact. She also claims to have some type of infection and is blaming me for it. She has been extremely stressed out with family problems and us breaking up, so I was wondering if her having a possible STD and high levels of stress could cause her to miss her period and test positive on 3 pregnancy tests.

2006-10-30 19:31:03 · 6 answers · asked by benj 2 in Women's Health

Is it true that sum people never get their Growth spurts????

2006-10-30 19:30:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-10-30 19:28:34 · 19 answers · asked by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 in Dental