Health - 18 February 2007

My mother was a meth addict & my older brother is severly autistic (three of us were raised by our grandparents). I've met two other girls whose mothers were methheads, & they've got younger autistic brothers.

Reading an article about an autism gene that was found (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6369347.stm), I wonder if there's a link. What do you think?

2007-02-18 15:56:44 · 3 answers · asked by Koz 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-18 15:54:28 · 1 answers · asked by farmacist 1 in Other - Health

I did a few situps today and I was fine about 2 hours later I started to get these weird stomach pains. Then it went down towards my pelvic area and too my back, I could not even walk.

So I took 1 motrin 800 mil. and I thought that I was going to pass out because the pain was worse. What does this mean? Has anyone ever experienced that type of intensed pain after doing situps? What do you think, could be the cause of that?

Please let me know... Thank you for all the responses..

2007-02-18 15:53:17 · 2 answers · asked by Vicky 6 in Women's Health

2007-02-18 15:52:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

boyfriend got drunk and a bunch of friends 'branded" themselves with the letter W for thier school, the skin is peeled in the W area, and is red around it, when it first happened (6 days ago) i cleaned it for him and had him cover is and now its scabbing, but should I put bacitracin/ or anything on it? cover it? Please help, he is refusing the doctors because he knows how stupid it was!

2007-02-18 15:52:47 · 4 answers · asked by llr082103 2 in First Aid

I've been off the pill now for a month, I had my periods a week after finishing, its now been a week since i've finished and i've for then again, Can this be right?

2007-02-18 15:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by Peace out 1 in Women's Health

I already have abit of a belly but it's mummy tummy from a year ago lol, and if i was to start losing weight super fast would the skin tighten and would I regain muscle tone? Or am I going to just have a big flab of skin there? This is a serious Questions So I'm looking for some serious answers.

I would also love some recomendations on weight lose plans and muscle toning websites or books thanks greatly!

2007-02-18 15:51:57 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

this is whats on the label of the creatine i bought.
EAS ADVANT
Edge HP
High performance
Creatine
muscle cell volumizer




my question is which one do i have cause i read about tons of different tyes is this type any good ? 10 ounces cost 13$

2007-02-18 15:50:00 · 2 answers · asked by quadracer692 1 in Diet & Fitness

does anyone know where i can order free lab equipment or free lab coats?

2007-02-18 15:49:56 · 3 answers · asked by mexican_dude456 1 in Other - Health

I'm 12. Got mah first period. How long does it last. HELP!

2007-02-18 15:49:52 · 7 answers · asked by Miss Amyy____x3 2 in Women's Health

If you do masturbate how many times do you need to masturbate to go blind or for it to affect your health and sight

2007-02-18 15:49:12 · 14 answers · asked by fat moe 1 in Men's Health

I am a 16 year old male weighing 185 pounds and I'm about 5'8". I would like to start losing weight before the new school year 2007-2008. I have five months if I start during the beginning of March and end at the end of August. Does anyone know how I could accomplish this goal without starving or exercising too much. Also could you reccomend any recipe sites that are pretty good and healthy? Thanks a lot!

2007-02-18 15:47:17 · 10 answers · asked by DogJD 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 15:47:08 · 4 answers · asked by All This and Brains Too! 2 in Other - Health

what is the most subtle and "innocent" way to arouse a guy? it's at work, i don't want to get into too much trouble, so don't tell me to go for his you-know-what!

2007-02-18 15:46:49 · 17 answers · asked by Jebbie 7 in Men's Health

2007-02-18 15:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by pos 1 in Men's Health

2007-02-18 15:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by rlralcott 1 in Alternative Medicine

since she was 4 days old i notice that when she's asleep her hands and legs jerks for a coulpe of mins.now shes 1 month old,still she has this kind of illness.we come to a neourologist and she undergo EEG & brain ultrasound,her ultrasound was normal but says work up for epilepsy.her EEG says she was in the border line of being normal & abnormal.her doctor give her depakene(anticonvulsant) and l-carnitine to take for 1 week but nothing has change.her doctor can't still say what kind of illness she have,we are schedule for a next check up next week but i can't wait anymore.i've search the net and think its seizure but i'm not sure.i want to know wat really kind of illness she has,what's the cause and how can i cure it.pls help.tanx

2007-02-18 15:43:30 · 3 answers · asked by andy_tiu01 1 in Other - Diseases

OMG i have these huge calves and i want to slim them down!!! If i just lose weight by eating smaller amounts, will they get slimmer? And what excercises will help get them slimmer? TY!

2007-02-18 15:43:09 · 5 answers · asked by Missy Me 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 15:39:17 · 5 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3 in Other - General Health Care

so far I've only used pads, and I've heard that theres a "barier" you have to break to use a tampon. does this hurt? I'm afraid to use tampons because of breaking this barrier.

2007-02-18 15:39:04 · 16 answers · asked by brubabe 5 in Women's Health

because of my busy schedule i often make my protein shake before hand then leave it at home, then i go work out and come back about and hour later and drink it. some people tell me that protein shakes need to be consume straight away or the chemicals break down or something like that and they wont be effective. can anyone verify on this? thx in advance

2007-02-18 15:39:04 · 3 answers · asked by Jack C 1 in Diet & Fitness

Occasionally, especially when I'm sick, one nostril or the other will seem "clogged up". Blowing my nose doesn't help, but I find that if I lie down for a while, then get up, it might clear up for several seconds. Also, taking a breath of the outside air (I live in Michigan and it's winter, so it's nice and snowy--and cold--outside) seems to help a little.

Any suggestions?

2007-02-18 15:38:47 · 10 answers · asked by Steven F 2 in Respiratory Diseases

My lung collapsed about a month ago, a little less. I was in the hospital for about 48 hours, during which time a chest tube was inserted and my lung reinflated.

Today, I have been experiencing most of the same symptoms except for the EXTREME pain. I feel and hear bubbling in my chest. My shoulder hurts in the exact same place. And the new symptom is the pain I experience whenever I laugh or cough (the coughing is new, I didn't cough last time).

So I'm kinda scared I might have to go back to the emergency room; I really don't want to. Is this the kind of thing I can waste time on and ask strangers on Yahoo!, or should I just skip that and seek medical attention?

2007-02-18 15:37:04 · 11 answers · asked by Ian 1 in Respiratory Diseases

My friend keeps eating dove deodorants,powders and chalk because of the talc I guess, I tell her to stop ive heard of the dangers of cancer associated with talc can you please tell me more details and what else i could say.

2007-02-18 15:35:52 · 7 answers · asked by Beautiful1 2 in Other - General Health Care

Sometimes I wonder if it's worth getting up again, if you KNOW you'll eventually going to fall again. Up untill the 6th grade I was a totally happy kid. Nothing could bring me down......except middle school. I slipped into this wierd depression stage probably caused by hormones and this harsh medication I was on. So now I'm in 9th grade and I'm content with my life. But sometimes I want to be more than content. I want to be happy like I was when I was younger....but I'm afraid I'll fall again like I did in middle school. What can I do?

2007-02-18 15:35:51 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah 4 in Mental Health

2007-02-18 15:34:29 · 4 answers · asked by Sara K 1 in Skin Conditions

I don't want answers like "cuz its dead". I've heard about bodies sitting up and how they need to be strapped down, but I want to know why it does that.

2007-02-18 15:34:23 · 18 answers · asked by Kirsten M 1 in Other - Health

exausted cannot walk far life sucks and no shirnks. no husband got divorced on many differtent medicans how do you enjoy life no friends will not talk to my kids about it makes them very upset have no money and no relgious stuff please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-02-18 15:33:54 · 5 answers · asked by mike h 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I just bought a freshlook colors contacts 4 days ago. Today was the first time i wore it and it really does not feel right for me. First of all, the contacts seem to get cloudy and easily displaced from my eye. This is my first time to wear the freshlook brand and colored contacts so I'm not really sure if it was supposed to feel like this for the first time, since based from my experience with other brands of contacts (although clear contacts), the first time i wore them was already comfortable and clear. Need your help guys so i would know if i really should return it or i need to "break in" my contacts.

2007-02-18 15:33:12 · 3 answers · asked by lavender 2 in Other - Health

I want to go get a vibrator for the 1st time but i don't know what to get or how to use it.. i don't want something huge, just something that will get the job done for me.. which is better a dildo or vibrator??

2007-02-18 15:32:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health