Health - 8 December 2006

I was using hydrogen peroxide two nights ago and my hands were covered in it. I also used it (but applied with cotton) on my face. My face is just a little itchy now, but my hands have a pimple like itchy rash on them, the backs of them that is. Why would that be or is it something else? Everything I'm finding on the web makes it sound like hydrogen peroxide (just the regular kind in the brown bottles from the store) is a great cure all. Can it cause rashes too? Is it related to another drug etc...that can cause a cross reaction (for example, you are not supposed to take ibuprophen if allergic to aspirin)? Unless you are a medical professional, I'm looking for sites etc... to back up what you're telling me, not just what someone "thinks".

2006-12-08 01:53:23 · 5 answers · asked by RL S T8 2 in Allergies

Gotta go now, see ya!

2006-12-08 01:52:46 · 5 answers · asked by fe2bsho 3 in Diet & Fitness

2006-12-08 01:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by vicki j 1 in Alternative Medicine

I got a really bad blister a couple of weeks ago on my heel and it's been infected for a week or so. I've been cleaning the would regularly by soaking it in warm, salted water and then putting hydrogen peroxide on it. Then, I've been putting Bacterium ointment on it and putting a bandaid on it. But it's still infected. I know I could go to the doctor and get antibiotics, but that type of medication wreaks havoc on my system and I don't want to go that route. Any other suggestions?

2006-12-08 01:52:15 · 9 answers · asked by Lilly 3 in Injuries

If blind people wear dark glasses, why don't deaf people wear earmuffs?

2006-12-08 01:51:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I would like to talk to an optometrist about raster burn. My right eye will become extremely blood shot and red if I stare at the computer screen (I've noticed it more with LED or LCD screens) for several hours at a time. It also occurs if I've been playing a video game for several hours at a time as well.
For the most part, it's not uncomfortable or itchy, it's not dry or swollen in any way; just really, really blood shot. My left eye is usually not affected, either. The raster burn will usually disappear by the next morning, depending on how irritated it is. I've also noticed that putting Visine in my eye makes it even more red.

I guess my question is does this mean I need glasses? I have almost perfect vision (about 20/40) otherwise.
Why do some people get raster burn and others don't?
Are there any remedies for raster burn?

Any advice or information anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated!

2006-12-08 01:51:37 · 2 answers · asked by Nina C 2 in Other - Health

I keep getting a pain in my heart, i mentioned it to my doctor who said its nothing to worry about. But i hate going to the doctor and i think i underplayed it. I get it about every day, on the days i get it it comes and goes maybe 2-4 times. It lasts a few minutes. It doesnt hurt enough to make me sit down etc but it is worrying me. Been going on for acouple of months now. Im 22 and average weight/fitness. Good health otherwise.

2006-12-08 01:51:00 · 15 answers · asked by ~Natacha~ 2 in Other - Health

This vitamin drink has been everywhere lately. Commercials, papers... everywhere. Does anyone have any experience with it? Does it really give a boost? It's supposed to be better than 'RedBull'... What are your thoughts/experiences? Have you heard anything about it? It doesn't sound like a bad drink, I just tend to be a tad skeptical about things like this. If anyone knows anything, please share. I thank you.

2006-12-08 01:50:55 · 3 answers · asked by monie0078 2 in Diet & Fitness

i self harm but i have not done it for a while yet i say yet because i know i am close to doing it again because of the angry feelings in my head that i can not get rid of they sometimes over power my other thoughts that im thinking, ive tried councilers but they have not worked ive written in journals and even drew pictures but still most of the time this does not work either ive spoke to people but you can only keep upsettin them so many times even if they say they dont please help me to try and stop if not calm down on it as im using razors now because they are sharper than anything else ive used

2006-12-08 01:48:49 · 22 answers · asked by Kiddo 1 in Mental Health

I was sitting in class and I think it was my jaw well there was a cracking noise and it just started hurting and it still does

the one thing my mom tried staying positive was that I have a hearing problem (my hammer anvil and stirrup, the three bones inside the ear, are somehow glued together) and my mom thinks they might have unglued themselves. Is this possible? I know this might go away soona dn it might have been me doing soemthing with my jaw but I just wanted to double check...

2006-12-08 01:48:02 · 4 answers · asked by ██████████ 3 in Pain & Pain Management

skin colour of my face is brown i have white patches on it ...... it is not smooth is there any solution for all these....?

2006-12-08 01:47:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I woke up with a charley horse in my leg but it still hurts and it's been like 2 hours (not like intense pain like when you first get it but I can still feel it ya know...like when I walk)! It's suppose to go away right? this has never happen to me before...does anyone know how to make it go away?

2006-12-08 01:45:07 · 7 answers · asked by Yanks4Life23519 7 in Pain & Pain Management

Pretty sure I have carpel tunnel and have had it for at least 5 years. Thinking of doing the surgery. Have not seen the specialist, in another town, that says for sure that I have carpel tunnel. My local doctor asked if I wanted the surgery but I said i wanted to do the tests that diagonois first. My local Dr. sent the papers to the specialist last spring. Please tell me what to expect from surgery. I do work, so I am wondering how long I will be down, if they do one or both hands at a time and anything else you can think of that is related. Thanks.

2006-12-08 01:43:32 · 6 answers · asked by Rosey 2 in Other - Diseases

2006-12-08 01:38:33 · 13 answers · asked by rev. needy 4 in Diabetes

2006-12-08 01:38:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-08 01:38:07 · 2 answers · asked by montu_9888 1 in Other - Diseases

I have been running for about 6mos and not too long ago I started hurting. I start running and I am fine and then it starts to feel like my knee cap is going to pop off? Does anyone know what kind of brace I should get for this??

2006-12-08 01:36:15 · 8 answers · asked by Photo 2 in Injuries

if this is true how can you quit ziprexa

2006-12-08 01:35:45 · 5 answers · asked by dugau 1 in Mental Health

2006-12-08 01:35:10 · 15 answers · asked by Paul M 2 in STDs

Any Recommendations? I use the one from narendra Metha and Namaste at the moment, erm, True Champissage I think it is called, though I am in the market for others.

2006-12-08 01:34:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

2006-12-08 01:34:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-08 01:32:10 · 10 answers · asked by Jack V 1 in Men's Health

2006-12-08 01:30:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

The directions say to use 2 times a day for 3 days and then stop because frequent or prolonged use can cause nasal congestion to worsen. The last time I used it was 5 days ago. I'm still congested. I've tried saline nasal spray but it's not as effective as Afrin. The last thing I want to do is make this worse. How long do I have to wait to use Afrin again?

2006-12-08 01:30:12 · 8 answers · asked by ☆skyblue 7 in Other - Health

I am too thin and have tried lots to put on weight. Has anyone got any recipes/methods of putting on weight. I dont want pills though. Some natural and fast methods. Please help me put on wieght.

2006-12-08 01:30:11 · 16 answers · asked by Georgie1 1 in Women's Health

I was told not to drink alcolol while taking them. However today is my last day. Would it be safe to drink wine tonight?

2006-12-08 01:29:58 · 9 answers · asked by The Way 4 in Infectious Diseases

I always use my laptop on my lap (= very close to male reproductive organs). Is this harmful to my fertility?

2006-12-08 01:29:10 · 3 answers · asked by haveacne 1 in Men's Health

2006-12-08 01:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by Ricardo 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had enough and I am desperate to lose a lot of weight before I start having health problems. I am trying to decide between Weight Watchers and Overeaters Anonymous (OA). I already know that I AM a compulsive overeater. I was just wondering if anyone has tried one or both programs and what your experience has been with them.

2006-12-08 01:27:01 · 38 answers · asked by jmwest 3 in Other - Health

The skin around the base of my neck is faintly green! This has led to people asking me if I don't wash and it's embarassing. I do wash, vigorously, and my neck is still this color! Why is this and what can I do about it? Is it a symptom of something?!

2006-12-08 01:26:33 · 5 answers · asked by Blackadder 2 in Skin Conditions