Health - 26 December 2006

The American Red Cross requires that you wait 5 years before being able to donate blood after chemotherapy treatments. Does anyone know why this is? The answer that they gave me was that radiation from the chemo is still in your system. I didn't think chemo had radiation in it or was radioactive. Did this guy not know what he was talking about, maybe confusing chemo with raditation? Either way, they let people who get x-rays donate blood and it really isn't much different other than the levels. But why not let someone donate that is a year out from chemo?

2006-12-26 12:42:09 · 4 answers · asked by Jenna 3 in Cancer

what is the least pain full way to die?? how would you die and why??

2006-12-26 12:40:56 · 20 answers · asked by mark b 1 in Men's Health

Ok... my dad had the flu or something. On Christmas Eve he weighed himself... Christmas he weighed himself again and lost a total of 11lbs. To me that seems like too much even for the flu. My mom said he's fine... but I am a bit concerned. Could it be just a case of the flu?? Or should he call the doctor? I said to call the doctor ... but they think I am a worry wart. I understand that my dad is a grown man... but I would hate for something to be overlooked. Thank you in advance for you help.

2006-12-26 12:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by ♥just me♥ 5 in Other - Health

I have muscles in my legs but i also have extra skin/fat.. how can I get rid of it fast?? and Is so emmbarssing.. im only 13.. and im healthy and skinny.*not a twig tho ithr*
and how do i get rid of stubborn belley fat.. * im very atheltic and I excerzie and eat right.. why isnt it going away?

2006-12-26 12:36:58 · 11 answers · asked by Skittles 2 in Diet & Fitness

I had a normal weight of 130 until 3 years ago.A psychiatrist put me on Seroquel 800mg/day.I went from a size 3 to a size 20-22,in 6 months.The doctor refuse to take me off the med.At the weight of 250 I am embarrased and even more depressed.I have tried exercise,biking about 200 miles/month.I have tried every diet possible including Lipozene.which did nothing more then waste my money.
Today I got my sleep study results which stated I have sleep apnea and need a machine to help me breathe at night.I was hurt when the doctor said I am excessivly overweight and need to lose the weight.I am at a lose.I have been tallying my calories for some time now and the most calorie intake is1200 calories.Regardless of what some idiots will say in response to this question,I do not over eat and never have.I I am a sensitive person and relize I am obese and do not need derogortory answers to a POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING problem.I have the potential to stop breathing.Please helpme.

2006-12-26 12:36:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2006-12-26 12:33:46 · 9 answers · asked by combat_1976 1 in Women's Health

Today at work my ears started ringing. For a minute every sound was very dull. Then it popped and I could hear normally again. It didn't last long but I'm just wondering why it did it. This does not happen often but is it something to worry about?

2006-12-26 12:32:39 · 4 answers · asked by SalemWitchChild 2 in Other - Health

I went to throw the ball and as I approached the line to release the ball, it felt like someone threw an ice ball at my calf!!! It hurt(s) so bad, I could hardly walk! My calf is swollen.......unsure if I pulled a muscle or what.......don't think it's a charliehorse because I couldn't work it out. Should I put ice or heat on it?

2006-12-26 12:31:41 · 4 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Injuries

2006-12-26 12:31:22 · 4 answers · asked by sitwithus 2 in Alternative Medicine

i say im going to do something but then i dont do it. like im always too tired or lazy. i have very little to no confidence at all in myself. i want to play bball and be the best, when i try and give it my all i find myself going nowhere. i need a new state of mind or whatevers.

2006-12-26 12:30:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Freak aound needles. Start panicking big time.

How can i stay calm ? Needles,and blood terrify me.

Will deep breathing,keep me calm ? feel sick wth nerves.

2006-12-26 12:30:09 · 17 answers · asked by emma w 1 in Mental Health

I was wondering if I should get a breast reduction Im 14 and a DD I talked to my mom about and she said that I could but it is up to me.....and Im getting sick of people at school calling me boobs all the time.....please give me addvice! hopefully this doesnt affend anybody! Thanks

2006-12-26 12:28:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I have tried alot of different diets and nothing seems to work for me. Between work and college, I just dont ever find the time to work out. Also having to go to school/work everyday I have to eat out alot, which definately doesnt help. So I just need some advice on diet tips that worked for other people with a busy lifestyle. Thanks!

2006-12-26 12:28:29 · 31 answers · asked by beth ann 4 in Diet & Fitness

im selfconsious about using a urinal

2006-12-26 12:25:50 · 11 answers · asked by Ben 1 in Men's Health

how do you type the small heart charators???
the TMs and the music notes the circles!!! how?!?

2006-12-26 12:24:51 · 7 answers · asked by Flafibopsicles 3 in Mental Health

2006-12-26 12:22:03 · 13 answers · asked by alexus h 1 in Dental

Couple of days ago i over done it on the treadmill (don't work out angry) and hurt my knees. Went to the doctor and he said it was just sore muscles. I've always heard to work out through sore muscles so they don't stiffen. Do i get back on the treadmill or should i just wait it out a couple days till my knees feel better? I had just sitting around.

Thanks

2006-12-26 12:21:24 · 7 answers · asked by .·:**:·. Chrissy.·:**:·. 3 in Injuries

Monday's are my leg day and it never fails once I'm done I feel so sick to my stomach. Why is that? Does anyone else feel that way too?

2006-12-26 12:21:05 · 13 answers · asked by cnr1028 1 in Diet & Fitness

I've been to 5 doctors and none of them helped I'm 35, do moderate exercise (brisk walking for at least 30 mins a day, yoga twice a week, weight training twice a week, occasional jogging). Don't smoke. I eat healthily. My cholesterol levels are very healthy. My blood pressure is usually around 115/75. The highest it has ever been is 120/80. I'm not even slightly overweight. I used to run track for my college. But...despite all this, my resting heart rate shot up to 95 bpm a year ago. (Previously it had always been around 50 to 60, depending on how fit I was). I invested in a heart rate monitor and what I've been seeing for the past months is terrifying to me. When I do modertae exercise, like taking a brisk walk, my heart rate shoots up to 150 to 160. I just went jogging five minutes ago and I had to stop after 20 minutes because my heart rate was up to 198!!!! And I was getting an ache just above my left breast. One doc did a cardiogram recently and said all's normal.

2006-12-26 12:20:31 · 8 answers · asked by Very Nice Indeed! 1 in Women's Health

I'm serious. It's bad! If he's sitting on the sofa you can smell it on the other side of the room. I can't ride in the car with him anymore, and when he talks his breath hurts my nose. Where can I get him some prescription gum, toothpaste, and/or mouthwash?

THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! My nose feels like it's about to start bleeding!!

2006-12-26 12:19:05 · 14 answers · asked by Nerds Rule! 6 in Dental

She's always Getting on my case about how messy I am. So last nite when she went to bed I cleaned up. Like REALLY good. I organized my room and cleaned ANY messes I made out of my room. I didnt get to sleep until 3 AM!!!! well today when my mom saw it all she didnt show ANY emotion!!!! She acted like it was NOTHING. all she told me was that I hadn't but 1 batch of laundry in the washer!! I MEAN COME ON! ONE BATCH! My mom is always telling me how to be better, and how im not the perfect daughter, and she ALWAYS disses me. in front of company too. it hurts. and when I try to do something good. Like I got up my low grade that I have in science and all she said was "You aren't Trying hard enough" I am trying hard I AM!!! Sometimes I feel Like I should just give up. Please help me out, Im feeling really depressed

2006-12-26 12:18:52 · 3 answers · asked by HopelessCase 1 in Mental Health

It was a project I did in high school years ago adn it gave several different exercises and daily activites and how many calories they burn, does anyone have the link or a link similar, I can't find it..

2006-12-26 12:18:17 · 1 answers · asked by Yokihana 7 in Diet & Fitness

I need a cure for cramps...really bad ones....I've tryed the Ivprofin 800mg and that seems to calm it down but not to much..I've also tryed the Midol...and that seems like it hasn't done anything. Plus im on the pill which should make them not as bad but it doesn't seem to help....I'm in so much pain help. Do u know of anything I can do really quick that can help them go away or die down?

P.S. I've also tryed taking a really hot shower and that seems like it hasn't helped either...I think I might call the doctor in the morning and let them know whats going on.

2006-12-26 12:17:36 · 18 answers · asked by Mandy 2 in Women's Health

I'm 5'9 and 149 and I'd like to be about 127 and at the same time make my little keg into just a stomach,I'm not asking for a six pack I just want to be slim.I would like all of this to happen in may-be 2 weeks.

2006-12-26 12:16:12 · 12 answers · asked by Chris V 1 in Diet & Fitness

I haven't done it for a few years and haven't done the other either. I seem to be more stressed and short temper...is this due to this?

2006-12-26 12:15:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Nate, I am a Widow, my husband died from Agent Orange in Viet Nam at age 48.I live in a house that was built in 1925. It needs so much work on it, but I can't afford it . I am all alone, in a small town. I watch every show I see with you on it , and wish it was me . I have a Liver Disease myself. I have had 3 family members to die this year. One Brother from Cancer, then my Mother on June 1st and a nephew on July 1st. I paid for 2 Funerals, so I am broke now, but do not regret it at all !! Can you help me at all ?? I have been waiting for Rotator Cuff surgery since my MRI in July, But have to live on Pain Meds, until I get my medicare part B , next year. I suffer alot, but do the best I can . I help everyone else I can , except myself. Now, I just found out another brother has Prostrate Cancer. There were 13 children in my family.....now there are 10 left. Both Parents are gone, too . Thank you, Sincerely ....Ruth Groves P.S. I doubt I will hear from you, I am not that fortunate.

2006-12-26 12:15:32 · 2 answers · asked by rgroves1952@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Diseases

she brushed her teeth but her breath still stinks. Should I tell that she has bad breath or what? I dont want to hurt her feelings?

2006-12-26 12:15:31 · 5 answers · asked by sweetgirl 2 in Dental

Is Roaccutane effective on black heads? The doctor prescribed it to me because I have cistic inflamatory acne on my neck but on my face I have black and white heads so does anybody know if it will remove the too?

2006-12-26 12:14:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

what is the best way to quit smoking, awful habit i picked up @ 16, need to get rid of it quick, ill try anything

2006-12-26 12:13:42 · 10 answers · asked by guru 2 in Diet & Fitness

I really need your help Iam 23 years old guy, and I have been struggling with Shyness since I can remember, but now it has gotten to a point where I feel like my entire life is destroyed. I can't talk to people I get extreme fears and anxiety when I am around Peoples and I feel like I have to hide my self so I won't be seen. Please Help me, I never had a g/friend before, I never had the courage to approach a girl and introduce myself. I think my life is Ruined . I need all of your Help. Please.

2006-12-26 12:13:27 · 16 answers · asked by Johnny23 2 in Mental Health