Health - 17 January 2007

I was on Anafranil for depression for a few months, They helped a lot in the beginning, but after a while I started to notice that they didn't help as much, and the side effects were ridiculous. I was always so tired and out of energy. My psychiatrist gave me pills to help me stay awake but those didn't help either. I decided to ween myself off of all of the pills, because I didn't like being dependent on pills and also because I hated being tired all of the time, and now its about 6 weeks later and I still am so tired. At first I thought maybe it was withdrawal, but it is too long after to still be considered withdrawal. Without being on the pills, I am a lot less depressed than I was BEFORE i started taking pills at all, but I still notice that I need them, but I am trying to fight it. Iwas thinking maybe I am tired because there is still depression there.I went to my doctor to get a blood test, he said it was perfect, no anemia or anything. Anyone have any ideas?

2007-01-17 11:52:01 · 4 answers · asked by mrr86 5 in Women's Health

What can I do to sound like a real man? I sound like a child now.

2007-01-17 11:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

does oatmeal help clear skin...and if so, how do i use it...like how long do i keep it on, how do i make it...how long does it take to clear it up....

2007-01-17 11:49:22 · 5 answers · asked by Tae Rae 1 in Other - Health

i am just starting puberty and the hair on my "balls" is only growing on one side. I also hae to get up almost every night to urinate, and i sometimes get pelvis pain. do i have prostate cancer?

2007-01-17 11:49:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

35 year old male , smoker, going thru so much stress, losses his balance, once or twice a day. Shoulder and arm pain (left one) , pulsation eye lid, dizzy and nose bleed at 2 am .
Is this a sign of a stroke and what are the recommendations

2007-01-17 11:49:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

i need to know for a project

2007-01-17 11:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by blee_blee_blah 1 in Heart Diseases

Any tips for lowering cholesterol without the use of drugs? Does red wine help lower cholesterol? Your advice is greatly appreciated!

2007-01-17 11:47:35 · 10 answers · asked by SweetPea 4 in Heart Diseases

I have a question about tampons, do they hurt when you first put them in? You can still go to the bathroom while wearing a tampon right? Will I know if i put it in right? would I have to change it more than a pad?

PLEASE GIRLS ONLY
IF YOU ARE A GUY BUT A DOCTOR THAN I'M FINE WITH YOU ANSWERING

2007-01-17 11:47:11 · 28 answers · asked by ellizi 3 in Women's Health

I've taken Synthroid for hypothyroidism for about 2 yrs. However, I still experience numb hands and feet, puffy face, extreme tiredness, and difficulty loosing weight. My past 2 tests have been 'normal', but my gut feeling tells me that it's still not quite right...any input or suggestions from anyone. I just don't know what to do. My doc tells me everything checks out fine...

2007-01-17 11:46:53 · 5 answers · asked by radiantra1 1 in Women's Health

Hi, I have been on my period now for 19 days.. really heavy bleeding with large blood clots, i have irregular periods normally, but the last two periods I have had are complete nightmares, I have been to the emergency room 4 times now and no one seems to know wats going on. They tell me there is a build-up of stuff on my uterine wall, due to not have my period in a long time, i had a biopsy and I have abnormal cells, but my doctor really doesnt see this all as a problem.. I also have a very large cyst. I dont know wat to do now... the more I bleed the weaker I get.. I cant even get out of bed lately.. if anyone out there has expierenced something similar.. please let me know.. and let me know if there is any cure or medication to stop this period.. thx..

2007-01-17 11:46:39 · 34 answers · asked by evilechos 1 in Women's Health

2007-01-17 11:45:56 · 1 answers · asked by cocoa 2 in Diet & Fitness

what excercise 4 my stomach will get rid of fat when i sit down?

i have a nice stomach when im standing
but when i sit it all smushes lol

2007-01-17 11:45:28 · 4 answers · asked by pinkcontact 1 in Diet & Fitness

Im talking about protein, etc... the stuff you would find at a GNC or something. Im trying to gain weight (I'm a 6 foot male about 145 lbs) while doing some casual weight lifting (about twice a week).

THANKS!

2007-01-17 11:44:00 · 1 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Men's Health

I have heard of Herbal Life a good diet product. Is a shake to help you reduce weight. But i am not shure weather to trust it or not. Since i have gone on a diet method before and when i stopped i gained back the weight and the double. And since there is soo much weight loss product is hard to trust one.

2007-01-17 11:42:59 · 18 answers · asked by Yossi 2 in Other - Health

I am hungry but a little gassy. What sorts of healthy things could I eat that would satisfy my hunger, but also NOT make me more gassy?

2007-01-17 11:42:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i am supposed to start taking Accutain soon and was wondering if it really works.
thanx bunches!!
--+Rachel+--

2007-01-17 11:42:38 · 15 answers · asked by czrccj143 1 in Skin Conditions

Everytime I go to a house party or go to a bar I feel layed back most of the time,I just sit there and keep myself to myself,and sometimes I feel paranoid,and I feel like no one has no time for me.
I would really love to blend in,but I just dont know
how. I do feel awful about it,I would love to blend in with everyone. How can I help myself on this?
Please you guys,please give me advise. Thank YYou's. x x x

2007-01-17 11:42:20 · 6 answers · asked by DollyFan 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-17 11:42:19 · 5 answers · asked by marc 2 in Heart Diseases

When people run, why do their knees hurt sometimes?.. and how do you stop that from happening, anything you can do to help them.. or take to help them??

2007-01-17 11:41:44 · 5 answers · asked by Mickey 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Everytime I go to a house party or go to a bar I feel layed back most of the time,I just sit there and keep myself to myself,and sometimes I feel paranoid,and I feel like no one has no time for me.
I would really love to blend in,but I just dont know
how. I do feel awful about it,I would love to blend in with everyone. How can I help myself on this?
Please you guys,please give me advise. Thank YYou's. x x x

2007-01-17 11:41:24 · 12 answers · asked by DollyFan 1 in Mental Health

I am 22 years old and I have settled at 6'4" (have not grown since age 19). My mother is 5'6", my father is 5'10" and my sister is 5'5". Growing up I ate a lot and was overweight quite a bit. I drank lots and lots of skim milk. Naturally, therefore, I attribute my current height to my diet. However, I have read on here that one's height is determined by his or her genes. So which one is it? - DIET or GENES?

2007-01-17 11:41:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am 22 years old and I have settled at 6'4" (have not grown since age 19). My mother is 5'6", my father is 5'10" and my sister is 5'5". Growing up I ate a lot and was overweight quite a bit. I drank lots and lots of skim milk. Naturally, therefore, I attribute my current height to my diet. However, I have read on here that one's height is determined by his or her genes. So which one is it? - DIET or GENES?

2007-01-17 11:40:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-01-17 11:40:58 · 1 answers · asked by misslady 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-17 11:40:32 · 24 answers · asked by meggie_rox_1133 1 in Diet & Fitness

My girlfriend says her kidney hurts and her mom says it's because she drinks too much water (that's all she drinks really...literally).

Is it really possible to have TOO much?

Not quite sure how many cups a day she drinks.

2007-01-17 11:40:26 · 9 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Other - Diseases

I thought it was 8, but I think I feel more energized during the day when I get 7 hours instead of 8. So is it actually 7 and not 8?

2007-01-17 11:39:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

thanx its my 3 day with braces

2007-01-17 11:39:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

When I'm having my cycle, during the first day my foot always feels a little numb and un-comfortable. Does anybody else have this problem? I'm thinking it's water retention but I'm not too sure.

Thanks

2007-01-17 11:38:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I tried some of the new London Underground pills such as XXX and Devils, Smileys, Jax, Bolts, and all the rest. The XXX are the strongest pills I have ever taken and were very effective and long lasting. But the comedown off them is awful. Because there is no chance of getting a wink of sleep on them the next day My brain was still wide awake but my body was exhausted. I kept getting a cold sweat from them and got the fright of my life to discover that my entire body had broken out in a heat rash. Then my face went really pale, my mouth was as dry as a desert, everything I ate and drank tasted like water and paper. My cigarettes were not enjoyable for days. Everytime I had a smoke it was like licking an ashtray. My tongue was white and pasty and my body felt like ****. I was cold and hot at the same time and extremley shaky. But the buzz off them was brilliant. But exactly how safe are they? Anyone heard any bad things or had bad experiences???

2007-01-17 11:38:03 · 18 answers · asked by Mark Casey 1 in Alternative Medicine

I am 21 and my husband and I want to have a baby with in the next 2 years. The only problem is that I have irregular periods. I have about 4-5 a year.I am not on any kinds of medications and I don't have an eating disorder. I weigh 105 lbs. I have always been underweight.Could it be that I am uderweight and that's why my periods don't come regularly? Also my husband deploys alot and I am always worried about him.Could the stress be causing this?Also when I do have my periods I become light headed and sometimes faint. Does anyone know what may be causing all of this? Is there any kind of vitamn or supplement I can take to make it regular? I'll take any help I can get. Please just let me know what you think. Thanks

2007-01-17 11:38:01 · 6 answers · asked by army wife 1 in Women's Health