Health - 14 January 2007

My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40's and she's the only one who had it in my family.I'm 19 and she's stressing about the prospect that I'll get it too because she had it.As far as I know there have to be at least 2 people in your family for the cancer to be linked to genetic reasons.Am I wrong?

2007-01-14 15:26:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

2007-01-14 15:24:51 · 11 answers · asked by the_superior_knight 1 in Men's Health

I was wondering how likely it is that a person growing up in a home with heavy smokers and being obese as a child results in pet/food allergies and asthma? There is no family history of these conditions, I think his mom has respiratory problems but that's probably from the smoking. Would there be any improvement with losing the weight and living for some years without being exposed to long term second hand smoke? He's skinny now and doesn't have any problems with asthma anymore. I'm worried about bringing pets into a home once we're married (dogs more than cats, he's fine with their pet cat right now). He was pretty bad with my dog (a golden retriever). Would a "hypoallergenic" one be ok (not a hairless one)?

2007-01-14 15:24:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

2007-01-14 15:22:31 · 8 answers · asked by fedfoo 2 in Other - Health

2007-01-14 15:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-14 15:20:57 · 10 answers · asked by french101girl 1 in Women's Health

I have been on Omnicef for 5 days now for a sinus infection and bronchitis. Today I have started to have a pulsating feeling in my right ear that is driving me crazy. It doesn't hurt, just pulsates. What could this be? I am still sick and have alot of drainage and a heavy chest. No fever. I feel as though I am going to drown in all the drainage. Could this all have something to do with the pulsating feeling I have in my right ear? What can be done?

2007-01-14 15:20:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

How many sit-ups would one have to do to get a six pack? How much did you have to do and what was your schedule?

2007-01-14 15:20:09 · 11 answers · asked by George C 1 in Diet & Fitness

how do u get rid of scars?i have some scars on my legs from a few months ago when i had a rash and itched the hell out of myself.

2007-01-14 15:19:57 · 7 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Skin Conditions

i feel sooo gross. i look into the mirror and i see an obease, fat, ugly girl. i know people say im healthy. i dont want that. i dont feel that. i wear like a size 2-4 depending on the pants. ive been battling w/ anorexia for 5 years now and im at a weight i do NOT like. i think im disgusting and i dont know how to loose weight anymore... my metabolism is soooooo slow now and i only eat like 1000 calories if that a day. i need truthful un-bias answers on my weight. pleaseee someone help. sorry if this doesnt make a lot of sense.

2007-01-14 15:19:55 · 19 answers · asked by Joette Jade 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-14 15:19:54 · 2 answers · asked by jackblack13337 1 in Other - Health

I've had my period for 3 years now, I started young; in 6th grade at the age of 11. I don't know what is wrong with me, everyone says you should get in the flow with it and be able to live with it but I just can't. I'm so uncomfortable I can't even talk about it, I also am very active and play lots of sports; I am always afaird I will leak. Or even worse leak in school. I dont know if that sounds stupid, but I dont know what to do. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks a bunch!

2007-01-14 15:19:45 · 8 answers · asked by ツV3GG!E4L!F3☮ 5 in Women's Health

im 13. started period. one day i was exploring my vagina and i found two pieces of skin hanging down. they are huge. i thought it was the hymen or something....but in an earlier question everyone said it was the libia...so what is a hymen....and just to let you know i havent used a tampn yet or had sex....please help.

2007-01-14 15:18:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Is there any programs that help people with no health insu in order to get cancer screening either free or at a low cost?

2007-01-14 15:18:27 · 1 answers · asked by carriec 7 in Cancer

The elders lied.

2007-01-14 15:17:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i am 19 years old and also wanna improve my height... can regular yoga be of any help(even one or two inches would be enough)?

2007-01-14 15:17:33 · 3 answers · asked by Abhinav K 1 in Alternative Medicine

my skin is fairly clean yet i have light acne... you always see actress on tv with perfect skin... how do i get my skin to be the same.... with out having to use proactive cus i dont like it.. it takes to long..

2007-01-14 15:16:47 · 6 answers · asked by Ballerbabe32 1 in Skin Conditions

i got a pap smear this weekend and the nurse practitioner diagnosed me with a yeast infection and gave me some cream for it.
i've never had one before, or at least knew that i had one.
i feel normal and i'm not experiencing any itching or clumpy discharge or other symptoms i've read about.
it's kindof weirding me out because what if i had one for a long time but never knew about it? is this even possible/normal?

2007-01-14 15:15:59 · 7 answers · asked by mystery girl 2 in Women's Health

so i am 5'2'' and my tallest sister is 5'5'' my mom is 5'4'' and my two of my other sisters are 5'3'' am i stuck at 5'2''?

2007-01-14 15:14:59 · 1 answers · asked by music lover 1 in Other - Health

i have been diagnosed with high blood pressure recently and i am taking medication accordingly.......... have been told i can use sea salt instead of regular table salt and it will not elevate my blood pressure. is this so?

2007-01-14 15:14:57 · 8 answers · asked by aggie71446 3 in Other - Diseases

The disease is called lymphadema. It has destroyed her lymph sysytem's ability to rid her body of toxic lymph fluid. Have you any information that may help her with pain reduction as we have been unsuccessful in finding anything here in Canada that has truly good effects. Please share any information you have that you know to be used and/or proven in helping relieve the awful symptoms of this disease.

2007-01-14 15:14:53 · 7 answers · asked by krazykritik 5 in Other - Diseases

some pads make you feel very uncomfortable.....which type of pads do you guys think are the best?

2007-01-14 15:14:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-01-14 15:13:51 · 22 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4 in Diet & Fitness

A common brand please. if not, a home remedy too.

2007-01-14 15:11:08 · 4 answers · asked by ♥PurePoison♥ 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-01-14 15:11:07 · 8 answers · asked by bridgetbirchfield 1 in Allergies

also the rest of my face has gone numb, and painful to the touch, like having been to the dentist and been anaesthnatised

2007-01-14 15:11:06 · 6 answers · asked by colintb2003 1 in Dental

what diet have you tried and lost alot of weight
what did you eat?

2007-01-14 15:10:42 · 15 answers · asked by ? 2 in Diet & Fitness

iam really afriad to go through crowded places. can i coem out it without taking pills or medical treatment?

2007-01-14 15:10:08 · 9 answers · asked by sri_july27 2 in Mental Health

2007-01-14 15:09:35 · 7 answers · asked by carltonscroop 1 in Other - Diseases

How is this Rx used in the preventive medication for migraines. the name of it is Pamelor ( generic: nortriptyline). This med is for depression, so I don't understand why it is working for my migraines but since I've been on it I went from 3-5 a week to about 1 a week!!!! So it IS working!!!! I've been on it since 11/16/06. Why are antidepressants prescribed for migraines anyways??

2007-01-14 15:09:17 · 1 answers · asked by *~aMy~* 1 in Other - Health