Health - 17 November 2006

My best friend's ten your old daughter has recently been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. She doesn't use rubbing alcohol on the site before the insulin injection. Their arguement is that insulin does not go directly into the bloodsteam so there is no danger. i disagree but need proof. she also sometimes reuses the same syringe. please advise of the possible damage and or long term side effects by these practices. many thanks-

2006-11-17 13:05:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

2006-11-17 13:05:28 · 3 answers · asked by Backtash123 1 in Mental Health

I need help! I know I look average... but since I'm trying to lose weight now, and I'm short, can anyone tell me what should a person of height 152-155cm weigh?
*I really want to lose weight and I'm eating less, excersising lots and so on...

2006-11-17 13:02:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

im waiting on test results to find out if i have a heart problem and untill now i always thought most of the funny stuff my heart does was sorta normal. for instance, when your like laying in bed or sitting quietly can you feel your heart beating in your chest, i mean with out your hands to feel it? does it ever feel like your heart is beating to slowly and to hard like after climbing stairs or getting up quickly? are some people just more aware of their hearts beating?

2006-11-17 13:00:48 · 3 answers · asked by hopskotch 1 in Heart Diseases

I just read an article in the "Cheerleader" magazine and talked about a fitness excersises(I spelled that wrong), that target the abs. I'm trying to get rid of belly fat, would this excersise help???

2006-11-17 13:00:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Hate needle. I know i need this test. But am soo nervous of needles. I really hate them, and they make me feel faint and squeamish. What should i do. Please tell me. Very apprehensive about it.

How can i stay calm whilst it is being done?
please help me. thankyou

2006-11-17 12:59:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

are pet lizards fun to have?

do cats get along with them?

2006-11-17 12:58:50 · 3 answers · asked by forest lover 2 in Other - Health

I want to know the average time it takes. Then what about contacts? Someone please help, at least give me a site to go to!!!

2006-11-17 12:56:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have it, I wash my hands like 50 times a day. I hate it so much and I try not to wash so much but it's all most impossible, because I can never get it out of my mind.

2006-11-17 12:56:36 · 14 answers · asked by greywolf_222 3 in Mental Health

I had sex with this one guy[he took my virginity].He used a condom.Like 2 weeks later this huge bump appeared on the side of my vagina.Like 3 days later it went away.2 more weeks later it came back in another spot...what could this be??Could it possibly be an STD?But he used a condom!This started like in March and i still havent went to the doctor!Im too scared to tell my parents[im 16]what to do and what is this?

2006-11-17 12:55:09 · 14 answers · asked by beautyIZmiiNAME 1 in Women's Health

My mom is 5'2, dad is 5'7 or 8 & my brother is around 5'10 - 5'11. When I was 12 I was 4'9. I am 16 now and I am still 4'9. I know that everyone is different and I am someone who takes prise in individuality but I am haunted everyday with the fact that everyone is taller. (yes i know that some ppl are even shorter and that i should count my blessings.) Im not vain or at least i dont think its good and i dont act as such, but i am plauged with guilt each day about wishing to change my appearance (height). I guess its because everyone else always brings it to my attention. Ppl still think that I am 12! . I was checking the internet but Im smart enough (and poor enough) to not believe evrything I read. If there is any professional who can point out any exercise routine or diet that could enhance my growth pls help! I feel like my hieght is inhibiting everything - i want to do so much but i feel so self concious and inferior. Do i need a medic, a charlatan or a psychiatrist?

2006-11-17 12:54:10 · 7 answers · asked by SophiaC 1 in Women's Health

My mom is 5'2, dad is 5'7 or 8 & my brother is around 5'10 - 5'11. When I was 12 I was 4'9. I am 16 now and I am still 4'9. I know that everyone is different and I am someone who takes prise in individuality but I am haunted everyday with the fact that everyone is taller. (yes i know that some ppl are even shorter and that i should count my blessings.) Im not vain or at least i dont think its good and i dont act as such, but i am plauged with guilt each day about wishing to change my appearance (height). I guess its because everyone else always brings it to my attention. Ppl still think that I am 12! . I was checking the internet but Im smart enough (and poor enough) to not believe evrything I read. If there is any professional who can point out any exercise routine or diet that could enhance my growth pls help! I feel like my hieght is inhibiting everything - i want to do so much but i feel so self concious and inferior. Do i need a medic, a charlatan or a psychiatrist?

2006-11-17 12:51:16 · 2 answers · asked by SophiaC 1 in Women's Health

2006-11-17 12:49:48 · 13 answers · asked by maria 1 in Mental Health

Hey i'm a rugby player trying to get ready for my spring season but something serious is in my way.when i run jog my ankles hurt really bad both of them would this my sign of weak ankles or even spurs i asked my coach he told i need to buy cross trainers i went out bought crosstrainers and i tryed running today they were fine but after 5 minutes of running they started hurting again. im sorta upset about this i don't know what to do is this serious would seeing my school trainer help? i really dont want this to end up me not being able to play in february. thanks and hopefully u can help

2006-11-17 12:49:40 · 2 answers · asked by Emo Kid 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-11-17 12:48:42 · 3 answers · asked by denise L 1 in Other - Health

2006-11-17 12:46:59 · 7 answers · asked by tina12345 1 in Women's Health

It's very different than a nursing home. My person is pretty active and likes to play games, read, and collects University of Texas stuff. However, her room is only 10'x10', so space is limited.

2006-11-17 12:44:28 · 4 answers · asked by chiligurl254 2 in Other - Health

I am getting 8 hrs of sleep a night,but I am have been extremely mentally exhausted.My eyes are starting to get redish/purple circles around them,and my eyes themselves look alittle red.Why am I so tired?What should I do?

2006-11-17 12:44:15 · 9 answers · asked by Myaloo 5 in Mental Health

how do i get great legs???

2006-11-17 12:43:44 · 5 answers · asked by Brandi// 1 in Diet & Fitness

Does this sound average?
I am 5'2 13 and 116 is that average? I am starting to meausre my portions and work out alittle at night(step climber machine).. Do i sound over weight or average


I am NOT fat, i play alot of sports and i have muscle
and i am in 8th

2006-11-17 12:41:49 · 12 answers · asked by Chiclacrosse 3 in Diet & Fitness

2006-11-17 12:41:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Please look at my last question to understand this. But anyway I talked to him about it and well he was still embarrased he got angry because I accidently laughed a little. Now he's afraid that I wont kiss him again he's even afraid to touch me. I'm sorry it happened but what can I do? I dont want a bf who's afraid of me

2006-11-17 12:41:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2006-11-17 12:40:07 · 4 answers · asked by mg 1 in Women's Health

My mom has had this crazy cough for weeks and it won't go away. She's tried Mucinix DM, Robitusin DM, Ricola, NyQuil, DayQuil, Theraflu, Alka Seltzer for cough, some weird cough syrup that was prescribed to me by Army doctors, horehound candy (whatever that is)...but nothing has helped.

Do y'all have any idea of what might help my poor mother?

2006-11-17 12:39:42 · 13 answers · asked by lidiya5 2 in Respiratory Diseases

I dislocated the middle knockle of my right pinkie while playing basketball 5 months ago. I have visited 2 physical theorpist already and it still has not healed. What do I do?

2006-11-17 12:39:05 · 3 answers · asked by muggshotz69 1 in Injuries

please give several ideas. and make sure they are actually healthy. thanks!

2006-11-17 12:39:05 · 7 answers · asked by bugletti 1 in Diet & Fitness

2006-11-17 12:37:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2006-11-17 12:36:40 · 4 answers · asked by Christopher G 2 in Alternative Medicine

2006-11-17 12:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by orville h 1 in Men's Health

I haven't but have always wondered what it would feel like. Tell me what you thought it was like.

2006-11-17 12:35:52 · 7 answers · asked by RAZOR___ 1 in Alternative Medicine