Health - 26 January 2007

I was just diagnosed with Severe Sleep Apnea. My insurance only covers 80% of the cost of a CPAP machine after a $300 deductible. There is no way I can afford that right now. I see my Dr. next week to get the full study results & I will talk to him then but I want to know now, what happens if you leave sleep apnea untreated? How many people REALLY die from it? All the sleep tech told me was that my oxygen level dropped to 65% & I had no REM sleep, I slept 90% of 4 1/2 hrs...

2007-01-26 15:42:41 · 16 answers · asked by newlife276 1 in Respiratory Diseases

had a dream about past ex and it was very weird or il have a dream about my boyfriend now but his family is my ex's family

2007-01-26 15:41:04 · 8 answers · asked by santos c 1 in Mental Health

I've had this lump/cist on the top of my right eyelid for 2 years and the same doctor keep telling me to wait until it heals but it seem to never heal. He gave me two choices as to undergo surgeory and get a scar or leave it there.
I can't stand how I always have to cover it under my frindge. It's purple colour and looks a little swell.

I DON'T want to have a scar after i go for surgeory. I'm afraid that it'l never go away.

Should I wait and see if it goes away or should I go for surgeory?

2007-01-26 15:40:52 · 6 answers · asked by maltese_1992 3 in Injuries

My throat has been killing for 3 days now. Its hard to swallow. I went to the doctor today and the quick strep test came back negative. What can I do to make my throat feel better?

2007-01-26 15:40:10 · 16 answers · asked by PEACE 1 in Other - Health

I'm an RN who works 12 hour night shifts. I'm so tired when I come home I just want to sleep. I'm on antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicine. I have been for 20 years. I have a 17 yo daughter and am separated from my husband of 3 years. My first husband died 15 years ago. I lost my dad the same year. 2 years later a sister.a few months ago a brother. all of cancer.I was there with all of them when they died. Im hurting I'm tired and all I want to do is cry. How can I keep up with housework and my job? My daughter is pregnant and isnt allowed to lift. she's 2 months and on partial bedrest. I really want to be able to keep up. I've missed so much work this year that 1 more day and I'll be fired. My missed days start to come off in Feb. I"ve been hospitalized 3 times in the last year for dehydration, migraine, and hypertensive crisis. Help!! Where can I find the energy to be all I have to be? Im tired and all I want to do is sleep and cry. Please help. I cant keep up!!!!How do u do it?

2007-01-26 15:38:45 · 4 answers · asked by ktzmom 1 in Mental Health

I'm 22 and I'm starting to suspect that I do. But one of the risk factors is being above 50 years in age. Is there any woman here in her twenties who has hypothyroidism?

2007-01-26 15:38:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I have lost 25 pounds recently and have about 5-10 more pounds to go until I reach my goal. However, I am having trouble with these last 5-10 pounds, that seem to be all in my lower stomach. I am on the treadmill for 30-40 minutes 5 days a week, and I do crunches, sit ups, etc...but my stomach still seems to have this "pouch". Any ideas on what I can do to get rid of it??? Am I the only woman out there with this problem?

2007-01-26 15:37:19 · 17 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Diet & Fitness

ok...so I have a tendency to overeat...sumtimes its bcuz of stress or other stuff etc. If I make myself throw up but not everything, just to the point where I dont feel like imma bout to burst, is it considered bulimia? Im not fat or reall skinny and I dont really have a desire to be thinner its just that i eat a LOT andIm always craving food. I know I may have emotional issues. But I dont feel like its too the point where I need to go see a counselor or sumthing. IDK I just eat a lot sometimes...Maybe I just love food.

2007-01-26 15:37:01 · 11 answers · asked by BUN BUN 2 in Diet & Fitness

okay. i'm fourteen and i'm 5'6" and 110 lb, my mom is 5'7 and half, my dad is 5'9"... so how tall will i get? i tried heigh predictor sites and one said only 5'6 and another one said 6'0!!!!

2007-01-26 15:36:37 · 13 answers · asked by ---ellerose--- 1 in Other - Health

I took a drug test yesterday and it had been 19 days since the last time I smoked marijuana. I am not a frequent smoker, at the most 2 times a month.. if that. I am 5'5-120lbs and I have been working out almost everyday for the last 2 weeks and drinking almost a gallon each day, except for yesterday I drank a little more than a gallon. I would say I have a fast metabolisim and I didn't think I would have a problem, but the thing is.. when I took the test, my urine wasn't completely transparent. It had a tint of yellow to it, so I don't believe it was exactly free of toxins and whatnot. Would you say I have a good chance or passing, or not?

**I do not want to hear, "you shouldn't have done it in the first place".. "thats bad for you". I obviously know I should not have don't it before the test, but I didn't know when I was going to get a call back, so don't even start to lecture. you're wasting your breath cos I don't give a ****. it's my life, my choice.. get over it.**


thanks

2007-01-26 15:36:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Yesterday when I was looking through a cabinet I found a pack of Zoloft. An Antidepressant. I found out it was my moms so today I asked her If I should throw it out, seeing what her response would be, and she got all egdy and said No.

5 years ago my dad died, and when I was younger I saw them but never knew what they were.
So i'm assuming it's for that and i think she's still using them.
I'm worried. Should I ask her about them? Sometimes I feel depressed about the same subject? Any ideas?

Thank you.

2007-01-26 15:33:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Okay a bit of history. Last year I was 100 pounds overweight. So far I have lost 50 pounds through diet, cardio and weights. During my time working with my personal trainer I have become very interested in health and fitness. I would like to take a two year program to become a personal trainer but worried that bc Im still 50 pounds overweight I wont be taken seriously at the school. I plan to obviously lose the rest of the weight and get more fit by the time I train. I go to the gym 5-6 times a week and eat clean so dont think losing it will be an issue. I was just wondering if its better to wait before starting the program until I lost all the weight or is it okay to start now and lose it over the 2 years of the program. Do the college programs make you do advanced plyometrics?

2007-01-26 15:30:30 · 6 answers · asked by Charis 1 in Diet & Fitness

we are in the year 2007 there has to be something else, Is electroconvulsive therapy modernized yet, there has to something

2007-01-26 15:30:08 · 4 answers · asked by Mikey T 1 in Mental Health

2007-01-26 15:29:56 · 6 answers · asked by sky 2 in Dental

im a teen and i smoked with my friends a weekend ago...first time since liek a couple months. well our school has a random drug test for football, no pass no play. to everyone im a key player and it would hurt the team. i smoked 4 j's between 4 between 4 ppl. puff pass type thing, also one bowl. how long will it take to get out of my system?

2007-01-26 15:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by kent r 1 in Other - Health

i have a friend who recently diagnosed with lupus. my friend and i decided to visit her but my husband will not allow me because i might catch the disease, is it possible?

2007-01-26 15:28:11 · 7 answers · asked by JINGLE 1 in Other - Diseases

Dentist cleaned teeth real good. I do as he says, brush twice a day,floss, & use a good anticeptic mouth wash but, nothing has changed.Could the gaps be from brushing to hard? Also,I whare a plate with two fake front teeth(knocked out when I was 18 ) I whare the plate 24/7 (I clean them every night) Do you think that because I whare the plate 24/7 that could be causing the gum disease?

2007-01-26 15:27:47 · 10 answers · asked by jimbobob 4 in Dental

I'm only 25 but I've been having symptoms of menopause, is this even possible? I've had problems with my period ever since I got it, so I wouldn't be surpised! Thanks.

2007-01-26 15:27:42 · 14 answers · asked by Mithrandir_black 4 in Women's Health

2007-01-26 15:25:52 · 7 answers · asked by liana h 1 in Diet & Fitness

I have to constantly pee, and when I do only a little comes out. If I don't have to pee, I still get the urge, and my pee smells.

2007-01-26 15:23:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

its been less than a year since I started wearing boxers and as a matter of fact,am beginning to hate it.I feel whitebriefs are to kiddish,and basically I feel the same way towards boxers.Does anyone else feel boxershorts are better looking than boxers and briefs?

2007-01-26 15:22:19 · 7 answers · asked by Aces747 2 in Men's Health

I read this recently and had a tonsillectomy yesterday. It would explain a lot as I am in a lot of pain (even though I have Super Pain Killers). Any help would be awesome.

2007-01-26 15:22:03 · 4 answers · asked by sparklepup 4 in Pain & Pain Management

They come and they go and they are really painful

2007-01-26 15:21:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

I'm 21 years old, 6'0 nd weight 150lbs.

I

- Exercise 3-4 times a week for 1-2 hours mostly playing basketball at the gym but if not I lift and run the neighborhood.

- I eat 2-3 bananas, an orange and some grapes every day.

- I don't drink or smoke.

- I drink nothing but bottles of water, no soda or anything else.

Does this sound pretty good?

2007-01-26 15:20:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

MY MOTHER AS JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER,SHE AS A 8CM TUMOR ON HER RIGHT LUNG.ONE DOCTOR SAID THEY NEEDED TO TAKE A SAMPLE OF THE LYNTH NODES.THEN THE DOCTOR THIS MORNING SAID SHE WAS'NT STRONG ENOUGH.SO THEY WILL JUST DO CHEMO INSTEAD,THEN IN 8 WEEKS IF IT HAS'NT HALTED IT,WE WILL HAVE TO MAKE A DECISION IF WE CARRY ON TREATMENT OR LET HER DIE WITH OUT ANY MORE TREATMENT,IS THIS HOW IT WORKS OR IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE,BY THE WAY SHE AS NO INSURANCE AND SHE DOES NOT QAULIFY FOR MEDICARE BECAUSE SHE AS ONLY BEEN IN THE COUNTRY FOR 3 YEARS.ONE DOC DID SUGGEST TO TAKE HER BACK TO UK...IF ANYBODY CAN GIVE US ANY INFO IT WOULD REALLY HELP AS ALL THIS IS NEW TO OUR FAMILY...THANKS BRENDAN

2007-01-26 15:19:40 · 20 answers · asked by brenskeff 1 in Cancer

k, in november, i developed a rash on my underarms(both) wierd i know. K, i went to the doctor, he told me it was a east infection. prescribed creams. good. k, about a week later, it was almost cleared up. Then, i started getting tiny red bumps that looked like hives(almost). went back to mr. dr. man, he said on top of my yeast infection i had a bacterial infection because of the creams as welll now. so, no more creams. I had to take Grifulvin for 28 days, Omnicef for 10, Prednisone for 10, and Benadryl. K, so everything was fine, then I shaved my arms, and now i have a similar looking rash, and a crusty looking crap. Went back to mr.dr.man, he says I have folliculitis, but doesnt prescribe anything. I need home remedies for this thst will work BEFORE valentines Day!!!! No more Dr. PLEASE I AM ONLY 14, I shouldnt have to go through all of this discomfort in addition to high school.!!! If anyone can give me even a hint as towhatmight help, and the time frame, I'll love you forever!!!!!

2007-01-26 15:19:30 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I put ear plugs in to help me sleep and I stuck one in too far. I had trouble getting it out. Now my ear and most of my jaw really hurt. I am also feeling dizzy and as if the room is spinning. Can it really be caused by the ear plugs?

2007-01-26 15:18:09 · 5 answers · asked by justaskin 1 in Injuries

2007-01-26 15:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by sheila11204 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-01-26 15:16:43 · 2 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3 in Diabetes

Will stiff leg muscles affect my ability to grow? It's especially stiff around the calf area. I'm 17 yrs old and doing everything in my ability to grow an extra inch or two...exercising every day drinking milk stretching improving posture etc... but no matter how much i exercise these stiff muscles don't seem to be going away. I can barely touch my toes standing up because it hurts so bad. Do I need physiotherapy?

2007-01-26 15:16:28 · 4 answers · asked by 킹세븐 2 in Other - Health