Health - 16 February 2007

My mother went through a lot of stressful and traumatic incidents in her life. She seemed ok, but now I suspect she is exhibiting post traumatic stress. (I'm living in another country, but will return next year, when my term of service is up.) I'm here on holiday, to be with her. I noticed that her nerves seem to be constantly on edge, vulnerable, forgetful, agitated. She told me she knows she has post traumatic stress, but she refuses to go on medication, and doesn't trust counsellors.
So what can I do to make my mother more calm and relaxed given this situation?

Thanks.

2007-02-16 01:19:38 · 17 answers · asked by Balaboo 5 in Mental Health

Does this mean that I do have a thyroid problem? Or will this just go away? Any information would be great.

2007-02-16 01:18:37 · 6 answers · asked by mom 1 in Other - Diseases

im looking for non rx pills for sleeping and anxiety. you know how you take pills and you get immune to them? like benadryl. i take that now to go to sleep but it doesnt work anymore. i really think im to young to be on rx medicine, so i want something over the counter. yoga, exersize, and all that doesnt really work for me. please provide sensable answers. thanks so much in advance.

2007-02-16 01:17:20 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - General Health Care

It is said time and again that look for happiness within.
But practically speaking, why do people end up having control of our happiness?(Rather we end up giving it in their hands often)
And then when they donot reciprocate in a certain manner , we end up feeling bad and sad.
Why ?
Why does logic not reign over our emotions?
Why does the thinking-by-heart, take over ,thinking by the logical mind?
Why are we not always able to stick to being practical and logical?

2007-02-16 01:16:40 · 4 answers · asked by mari 2 in Mental Health

2007-02-16 01:16:22 · 2 answers · asked by neeraj l 2 in Mental Health

I've read about all the wonderful benefits of taking one 81mg aspirin per day. However, when is a good time to start this? I'm 30 and heart disease does run in my family, however, I'm in good health. Should I take one per day just as a precaution?

2007-02-16 01:15:26 · 16 answers · asked by SuperMusician 2 in Heart Diseases

2007-02-16 01:11:46 · 17 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Other - Health

do they make people fat ????

2007-02-16 01:11:32 · 5 answers · asked by RawBoucer 2 in Diet & Fitness

i have been getting sick all night long.. i cant hold anything down.. at all.. not even water..! when do i know that i can atleast drink something? i hate vomiting..!!! help if u know the answer.. please!

2007-02-16 01:10:50 · 7 answers · asked by Brittany 2 in Other - Health

Its my left eye, its twitching, it started about 4 days ago now and its flickering like mad. Its my top lid. I've had a look in it and cant see anything untowards. I am a little stressed right now could it be that. Also the top of my spine (right at the base of my head) is really sore today and I'm finding it hard to look to the left and right. Am I just stressed or am I turning in to a twitching freak LOL

2007-02-16 01:10:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-16 01:09:34 · 15 answers · asked by Bluebird 1 in Diet & Fitness

get those veins on my forearms?

2007-02-16 01:09:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I am trying to understand why i am breaking out lately...I have been drinking everyday for sometime now and recently everytime i drink a glass of whiskey or like 3 or 4 beers my face turns blood red and acts like im allergic to alcohol...anybody know anyone thats ever had this problem or know what it is?

2007-02-16 01:07:14 · 14 answers · asked by tier2_cte 1 in Allergies

i go on the treadmill 5 days a week for an hour each time then i take my dog out for about 30mins i am on a diet and trying to lose weight (also the scales have stopped moving) is this down to musle building instead of fat ? and how much is to much excerise

thanks

2007-02-16 01:07:07 · 9 answers · asked by doughnut1002001 5 in Diet & Fitness

My tears do not compromise my soul.

2007-02-16 01:06:21 · 17 answers · asked by Serinity4u2find 6 in Mental Health

I am 27 year male, After masturbate come lower back pain. Need help

2007-02-16 01:06:01 · 8 answers · asked by bal 1 in Men's Health

We have two jars of peanut butter with the bar code 2111, one being almost empty because we made peanut butter cookies with it. Should we simply throw it away or should it be tested? We all have had flu like symptoms in the last several weeks, but the flu is going around. Any advice?

2007-02-16 01:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by Junior's Gal 3 in Infectious Diseases

My husband is bipolar. He said alot of mean things and is abusive. All the doctors say is it is hard for them and you need to be supportive. At what point do you think about yourself? I really know the answer to this but I cannot talk openly to people I know so I am just looking for a liitle support and someone to talk to.

2007-02-16 01:02:43 · 8 answers · asked by Miriah 3 in Mental Health

Can I get antibiotics that my doctor has previously prescribed to me without going to see him. When I get the flu, he always gives me the same thing but I don't remember the name of that medicine. So If I know what he's going to give me why not just go to the pharmacy and get what I need. You think the pharmacist will let me? I know, I need to find out the name of the medicine first, maybe I can just call my doctor if thats possible.

2007-02-16 01:02:41 · 8 answers · asked by Izzy 1 in Infectious Diseases

I currently have partials, but really want to see about investing in implants. What will that cost me? Is there another alternative? I have 3-4 decent teeth left, so I'd need a full mouth workup.

2007-02-16 01:00:50 · 7 answers · asked by Red Velvet 2 in Dental

when im working out i seem to weigh more when i weigh myself...but if i take a week off from the gym, i seem to have lost weight??? why???

2007-02-16 01:00:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i tend to develop rashes over my calf and some parts on my legs..
some times near socks lining as well.
and sometimes i experience inflammation under wrist watch or any accesory i wear.....
all allergies disappear with in 1 day
can ny one help???

2007-02-16 01:00:37 · 1 answers · asked by mm... 1 in Allergies

other than jogging about!

2007-02-16 01:00:06 · 14 answers · asked by Thyroid 2 in Diet & Fitness

Is something wrong with my birth control IUD and my body? I've just gotten on this IUD about a month ago and I'm bleeding ever since. My doctor said on the day of the procedure that I will be spotting for a few hours but it's been months 1- 1/2. I read somewhere it said that women will bleed for a few weeks after IUD is insert but it's taken forever for me. I'm scare that something might be wrong with my IUD. I don't bleed everyday, but since I got the IUD about a month ago I had only about 3 days that I recall i didn't bleed other than that it's like mini periods for me everyday and someday it really seems like I'm on my periods. I'm pretty scare. I think I better contact my doctor uh??

2007-02-16 00:59:46 · 4 answers · asked by It'sJust-Me 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-16 00:58:43 · 6 answers · asked by Mariecliff r 1 in Heart Diseases

If someone who was 200 lbs wanted to lose 5 lbs, would they lose it more easily then someone who was 110 lbs and wanted to lose 5? Or does it not matter?

2007-02-16 00:56:36 · 12 answers · asked by daisy 5 in Diet & Fitness

and also, normally when I get a sore throat its the first step of a cold... does strep come with a cold or is it just the sore throat?

2007-02-16 00:55:24 · 13 answers · asked by Lissa 2 in Other - General Health Care

I believe in euthinasia.
I see that whether we agree it is right or wrong, that we should respect would the patients who wants to die believes. It is thier responsibity, so even if it is wrong to do it, I feel we must still help them to go.
But I would ensure that they know full well what the pro's and con's are before they make an informed decision.

I saw a program about abuse that was going on in care homes, and although abuse is not a desease, it is still a horrific thing to suffer sistematically.
I think that it may be OK to give euthinasia to patient who is suffering abuse, if such abuse cannot be stopped in any means. So long as they give concent.
However; if we cannot see it happening, they how do we know?
We should respect what they want. But should you know that they are not mentall ill?

What do you think to this?

2007-02-16 00:55:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Hi, I'm thinking of going on the injection, but I need to have a wee bit more information about it. A couple of years ago, I was on the pill but in the end had to stop as I hate taking pills and starting to dread it. I can be susceptible to depression, but I'm beating that on my own now anyway. I just wanted to know about side effects now and future and how safe it is to take? Someone said something about brittle bones? I don't know. Please, if anyone can give advice on this or any other contraceptive (bar the pill lol), it would really be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-02-16 00:51:55 · 16 answers · asked by Cat burgler 5 in Women's Health

you have regular periods, formed breasts, and very little pubic hair?

2007-02-16 00:51:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health