Health - 17 January 2007

I am at my wits end trying to help a friend who has short arms and legs. I am not a medical professional, but he may be subjected to dwarfism. He wishes to obtain a driver's license and drive a car. His legs can not reach gas and brake paddles. I signed him up at Michigan Rehabilitation Center. After a month or so of training, they let him drive a training vehicle with hand control equipment. However, helpers there claim that he has trouble driving with one hand and suggest that he will need paddle extension. It looks like he is going to be discharged from the organization since they don't have the right equipment for him. Who can help me find a way for my friend to find the right equipment, get trained, and get a license?

2007-01-17 13:35:56 · 7 answers · asked by homeylee 1 in Other - Health

If you suffer from heartburn or have suffered from it can you tell me what you do to alleviate the suffering? What is the cause of heartburn, suffered long time, its cures ect, any natural cures and relief?
Thank You

2007-01-17 13:35:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

There are some things I am not comfortable sharing about my mental health history. Is this something doctors have access to, or can they only find it out if I give reference of my prior doctors?

2007-01-17 13:35:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-01-17 13:34:19 · 1 answers · asked by actionman793 2 in Dental

I need a brief description of how to do everything.

2007-01-17 13:33:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I grow a beard very fast, I only wish I could shave daily. I'm just glad I have all my hair. I do this routine every other day. The night before, I put moisturizer on my face before going to bed. I take a shower and let hot water on my face. I put Edge shaving gel, and wait a few minutes. I use my Gillete razors with triple blades. And I apply Nivea balm after shave. I wish I could be clean shavene everyday, but I try doing 2 days in a row, I GET RAZOR BURN. My skin is way too sensitive. I use moisturizer everyday, but nothing has ever helped making my pink skin any less sensitive. I'm glad I have a full head of blond hair,

but HOW do guys who shave their heads daily take it?

2007-01-17 13:32:46 · 3 answers · asked by Document Guy 2 in Men's Health

I was taking 80 mg of Prednisone for 5 days (no weaning), and then 10 mg of Decadron for 2 days (again, no weaning), and tonight -- the first night off both medications -- I'm having chest pain and palpitations. Is this normal or dangerous? I'm otherwise pretty healthy (or at least as far as heart concerns go anyway), but my chest is in a lot of pain and I'm afraid that I'm going to have a heart attack or something! It's making me anxious too, which is only adding to the problems. Please help! I'm normal weight and in my late teens. I was on the steroids for asthma and airway swelling. I'm also taking Zanaflex for a spinal injury, which makes me drowsy -- that seems to slow my heart rate down, so would that be good to take or dangerous? Thank you so much for help A.S.A.P.!

2007-01-17 13:32:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Alright, well I started using proactiv and my skin is kind of dry, but not really. It just feels all awkward and stuff. I use proactiv every night and in the morning after i take a shower i put lotion on my face. Anyways, proactiv works, but it makes my skin feel weird. Anyone know what I should do? Have you been in this situation before w/ proactiv?

2007-01-17 13:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by skillzdatkillzz420 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-01-17 13:31:43 · 8 answers · asked by Blueoctober M 1 in Other - Health

I'm a 31 active male with back problems. I have had some pain on my skin on both my legs and lower back for about 3 days. It feels like burning sensatation to pins and needle feeling on my skin. I've been taking Ibouprofen 4 @ 200mg every 4 to 6 hrs to try to control the skin pain. I've have never experienced this type of pain before. I have had sciatca from time to time and this feels nothing like that. The pain that I am having is skin pain? Anyone else with these symptoms or ever had this? My lower back is very tight feeling and muscles are inflammed. I have a tens unit, but not helping me out with this one.

2007-01-17 13:31:23 · 8 answers · asked by dopplebock44 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-17 13:30:49 · 16 answers · asked by mindi 4 in Women's Health

i play a lot of sports including cheer leading, soccer, basketball, track, and softball i only weigh 90 pounds and i just turned 13

2007-01-17 13:30:11 · 9 answers · asked by XxBeautiful DiastorxX 2 in Diet & Fitness

Before a test, I tend to get nervous, nervous about getting a good grade or if I will even complete the test! Sometimes, this angst causes me to not be able to think straight. In the past, jitterbugs have made me blank on the answer.

What can I do to control this? PLEASE HELP!

2007-01-17 13:28:28 · 14 answers · asked by Sasha 3 in Mental Health

2007-01-17 13:28:20 · 9 answers · asked by cute as a button!.♥ 6 in Women's Health

Please no idiot obvious anwsers, if you dont really know please leave it to those who know. I had a bowel resection and 2 pregnancies and a tummy tuck is my only option, I really would like if insurance could help with some of the cost, what are things that could help in my letter of medical necessity.

2007-01-17 13:28:04 · 13 answers · asked by AJBLCMA 2 in Other - General Health Care

i need information on:
who thought of braces? what need does it meet? which company / companies manufactures braces? how is it advertised? how is it used? what happens to the product when it wears out? and other interesting and relevant information. please hurry!! i need this information asap!!!

2007-01-17 13:28:00 · 2 answers · asked by Jaejoongie 3 in Dental

Claritin makes me angry and irritable, also feeling "speedy." Have not tried Allegra, don't like Singulair's side effects. Have a combination of severe asthma and allergies. Thanks!

2007-01-17 13:27:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

Is there something wrong with me??

2007-01-17 13:27:23 · 16 answers · asked by anji d 1 in Men's Health

2007-01-17 13:25:36 · 7 answers · asked by qamar 1 in Diet & Fitness

i am on birth control and my boyfriend uses comdoms. i dont undertsnd ? im 3 days late and i have cramps sometimes im 20 yrs old. what could this mean?

2007-01-17 13:24:13 · 9 answers · asked by Jenna H 1 in Women's Health

Seriously. Like intestinal or bowel worms? Is there such a thing?

2007-01-17 13:23:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i started cutting when i was 10.and i stop sometimes but then months later i start again.i dont do it deep or anything.and ive treid seeing a professional.it didnt work..someone help??

2007-01-17 13:23:48 · 11 answers · asked by nicki 1 in Mental Health

Any personal accounts would really be helpful as well (but you don't have to share them if you don't want)

I don't have an eating disorder, but it is certainly not ruled out of possbility that I may have one.

2007-01-17 13:21:10 · 8 answers · asked by ravensfan172003 3 in Diet & Fitness

I'm still a virgin but it's bound to happen.....

2007-01-17 13:20:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

will it burn?

2007-01-17 13:20:51 · 9 answers · asked by cute as a button!.♥ 6 in Skin Conditions

I was wondering which you think would be healthier, and why? Thanks! Personal experiences would be appreciated :-D

2007-01-17 13:20:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

who invented it and who thought about it -who had the idea to make the retainers?
which company manufactures it?

2007-01-17 13:20:05 · 2 answers · asked by pup 3 in Dental

2007-01-17 13:19:44 · 2 answers · asked by redli t 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-17 13:19:19 · 9 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-17 13:18:53 · 20 answers · asked by *What Goes Around Comes Around 1 in Mental Health