Health - 17 February 2007

I was vaccinated in 1948, but I forget what it was for. It was common back then for all kids to get the vaccination before starting school. A cousin--about 20 years older then me--thinks it's for polio, but, if I'm not mistaken, that came out in the 50's or early 60's. So, what could the vaccination have been for?

2007-02-17 12:19:05 · 4 answers · asked by Charles d 3 in Infectious Diseases

Last night some friends and I were sliding down this icy hill [because we had some nice wintry weather lately] and when I was climbing back up my friend pushed me and I fell pretty hard. I cut my hands open a little bit, but no big deal. The problem is, whenever I bend my wrists at all, my hands start shaking really badly. Anyone have any idea why this might be?

2007-02-17 12:18:11 · 5 answers · asked by omg_forseriously 1 in Injuries

i am pregnant with my 4th child and my breasts are starting to sag badly. i was wondering if anyone knew how long i should wait after the baby is born to have my breasts enlarged? i have thought very hard and for a long time about having this done and i am now ready to do so. thanks.

2007-02-17 12:17:46 · 1 answers · asked by amy g 1 in Women's Health

My friend has pearly whites and said she would gargle with it. Is is safe? Does it work? $1 generic bottle from grocery store suffice? How long before you see results?

2007-02-17 12:16:29 · 14 answers · asked by dlilnjndatdid 2 in Dental

i was having long and very heavy periods--about 9-10 days. upon going to my gynecologist for birth control, she suggested ortho-tricyclen.

my period started Wednesday, January 31th...i started taking my first pill on Sunday, February 4th...by monday my period was significantly lighter, but it still has not stopped!!! tomorrow will be 19 days, but it is light--so much so that i don't really need to wear a pad, but still it hasn't completly stopped.
should i call my doctor on Monday? or just assume it's my body adjusting to the new hormone levels?

2007-02-17 12:15:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

why do some people cry when they are stressed out???

2007-02-17 12:15:27 · 1 answers · asked by Eee 1 in Other - Health

7 monthes ago i overdosed on cocaine. ever since then ive been terrified of going in public and have shunned my friends. Im not one to be overdramatic, never thought it could happen but...i hear voices from time to time. I know there is no magic bullet, but are there any medical drugs on the market to help me a little, at least?

2007-02-17 12:15:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I fell on the ice on Thursday it is red/ pink, bruised, hurts when walk on it and bend it, swollen. Is my friend correct that it is a muscles strain? If it is or not tell me and what I should do. I can't go to the hospital, can't go to the doctors, and can't get a x-ray. Also I have gym on b days at school. Medicne won't work on my leg so what do I do?

2007-02-17 12:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My little brother is complainging of horrible stomache pains and naustiousness(sp?) A little girl in our town has recently died complaining of bad stomache pain-unknow cause of death.
My brother points to the spot where his appendix is and says it really hurts. It hurts him so bad he can't walk.
But he has no fever or anything. Can it be his appendix without a fever? What are symptoms?

2007-02-17 12:14:51 · 6 answers · asked by elie101_forever 3 in Other - Health

2007-02-17 12:14:24 · 11 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Pain & Pain Management

my doctor subscribed lexapro for me 3 months ago after 3 weeks i was feeling ok but just 2 weeks ago i've been feeling worse then before i started taking this. anyone taking lexapro go through this? and should i ask to change the dose or something?

2007-02-17 12:14:23 · 5 answers · asked by Jenn 2 in Mental Health

I am writing a thesis about lung cancer and I am supposed to interview 2 oncologists. I am not really interested in my assigned topic and i'm quite contented with the information available in the net. What questions should i include in the interview?

2007-02-17 12:14:16 · 6 answers · asked by syrixez31 1 in Cancer

When I'm with my friends out at night I drink a lot. Way too much in fact. I always feel the need to keep drinking until one of my good friends will pull it away from me.

I will sometimes sneak alcohol and not tell my friends because I think it will make whatever we're doing more fun.

I make bad decisions when I'm drunk and I'm aware that what I'm doing is wrong but I'm so out of my mind because of the alcohol that I do these things anyway. Then I regret them in the morning.

I was born without the ability to throw up, I never have even when I had food poisoning so everything stays in my system twice as long and when i'm drunk I use that to my advantage because I'm quite small as well.

My dad, my grandfather and two of my uncles and my cousin were alcoholics and are recovered now.

Am i?

2007-02-17 12:14:04 · 16 answers · asked by GCTA 4 in Other - Health

2007-02-17 12:13:27 · 3 answers · asked by Arben R 1 in Diet & Fitness

hi everybody. well my period was running late. i just got it thursday. before that i was having abdominal pains and i still am. the pain didnt start hurting until i had sex w/ my partner and i felt him hit something inside of me. thats when all this pain starting happening. please any advice will be grateful.

2007-02-17 12:11:46 · 4 answers · asked by eyeturner 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-17 12:11:00 · 5 answers · asked by Vicki 1 in Heart Diseases

what is the average amount of pushups a 15 - 17 yr old teenager can do. I've been doing them for the past month or so and can do about 50, and just want to see how i compare to everyone else.

2007-02-17 12:09:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-17 12:08:52 · 6 answers · asked by Elo 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-17 12:08:13 · 25 answers · asked by shmily 1 in Dental

is it harmful in anway to brush with a baking soda and peroxide mix and then follow up with reguar toothpaste? i was told this whitened teeth faster and safer then bleeches and whitening gels

2007-02-17 12:08:10 · 5 answers · asked by ... 5 in Dental

If so, what would you recommend be the ideal weight (not medically) for someone my height.

2007-02-17 12:07:44 · 13 answers · asked by Suzanna 1 in Diet & Fitness

panic attacks

2007-02-17 12:06:02 · 3 answers · asked by matthew 1 in Alternative Medicine

my little sister complained of dizziness and she said that she felt like her heart was pumping too fast, while she was playing outside. This has never happened before. she wasn't playing very hard. I told her to go inside and have some water and maybe lay down a little. But it was just sudden and it went away quickly, but i dont know what the matter was. Should I be worried about her? What might be the problem?

2007-02-17 12:06:00 · 6 answers · asked by sally 3 in Other - Diseases

i have bad circulation in the man cannon.

2007-02-17 12:05:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-02-17 12:04:01 · 4 answers · asked by Bryan C 2 in Diet & Fitness

my friend, who is 15 was at a party last weekend and, long story short, a senior form a different school raped her- like she has bruises all up and eown her legs and every thing. she won't tell her mom because she doesn't want her to know that she was drinking... she won't tell any adults to press charges. what can ido to help her?!
(and yes, this guy is 18)


please help! thankx
*:+:* loVely *:+:*

2007-02-17 12:03:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

At times, I find my thoughts racing and find myself lost in imaginary conversations in my head. What does this mean? For example, I am getting ready to go somewhere and am brushing my hair. But it takes me 3 x as long if I am in this state. The reason is, rather than being focused on what I'm doing, I am focused on defending myself in my mind against some outlandish accusation some friend has made against me and I am crying and saying "How could you say such things," etc. (all in my mind) then I realize I have been thinking about such stupid things and wasting time doing so.

I think this happens if I am overtired, overstressed or have had too much sugar or too many carbohydrates. But there seems to be no way to fix it.

Is this some defined type of disorder?

2007-02-17 12:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-02-17 12:01:47 · 9 answers · asked by nineballp00l 2 in Women's Health

About 4 weeks ago I had my top left wisdom tooth removed and the doctor also filled the two teeth in front of the extraction. 2-weeks ago I had the bottom left wisdom tooth remove and the doctor also filled the two teeth in front of that extraction. since then I get pains that come in go on the left side of my mouth. I went back to the dentist on wed 2/14/07, and he looked and said he saw no problem. the fillings looked great and where the wisdom teeth use to be looked fine and healing, and he sent me on my way. but days later I am still having the pains come and go? can anyone help me? is it the filled teeth or the extraction area that is causing this small on and off pain?

2007-02-17 12:01:32 · 1 answers · asked by Kingdollar 1 in Dental

I'm 19 years old and I have a girlfriend which is my first sexual partner. After the first time of ejaculation, I have another erection. But this time, while it's erected and we're having intercourse, it goes soft in her. What does this mean, and why is it so hard to get it back up again? It is very fustration and depressing

2007-02-17 12:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by Only human 1 in Men's Health