Health - 18 February 2007

Hi!

My BF gave me a ring 2 years ago - I have worn it everyday for the last 2 years -- then all of a sudden (around the time I stopped eating meat) I got a red itchy mark under the band of the ring - covering about a 1/2 inch width of my finger. I took the ring off to let it heal -- the mark almost went away and I put the ring on for one day and the mark is back -- it is very red and itchy -- it actually looks like a burn - it is itchy - but only when the ring is on - I now have the ring on the other hand - but there hasn’t been a problem -- does anyone know what this is - or have experienced this before?

the ring is white gold.

2007-02-18 14:57:29 · 8 answers · asked by doubt133 2 in Skin Conditions

We are usually pretty open about things. But, I feel nervous of what her reaction would be when she finds out I've had sex. Should I tell her? Should I just talk as if it was an idea of having sex?

2007-02-18 14:54:06 · 10 answers · asked by ls_rgs 1 in Women's Health

in the morning my throat started to hurt a lot, and I was really thirsty, so I kept drinking fluids and taking a little bit of medicine. Nothing could quench my thirst!!! Then my uvula started hurt, it turned all dry and red... I've been taking medicine and it stills hurting, now it's worse-it hurts when I swallow-a lot!!! Anything I drink hurts, water, warm water, seven up, honey wit milk, even food, noodles, sandwich, oatmeal, anything!!! I've tried everything, Tylenol cough/cold med., this spray stuff, gargling, drinking fluids, almost everything! HELP ME, WHAT CAN I DO TO FEEL BETTER, I FEEL LIKE IM DYING!!! (not exactly dying, im being sarcastic)

2007-02-18 14:52:57 · 8 answers · asked by Shannizzle 2 in Other - Health

2007-02-18 14:52:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

At what point should an injured student see a sports injury professional?
A. When the pain doesn't subside after three to five days of rest
B. As soon as the incident occurs and pain is identified
C. As soon as the initial pain first stops
D. Immediately after an out-of-shape exerciser experiences discomfort

What is the most common injury for both aerobics instructors and students?

A. Heel bruises
B. Neck sprains
C. Shin splints

2007-02-18 14:51:33 · 3 answers · asked by Lynn D 1 in Injuries

I have a wound from a car accident where a piece of glass went through my ear so it was kind of like i got my ears pierced unintentionally.

It's healing now, or so I thought but recently pus just started coming out when i pushed it too hard. I clean and disinfect it every day but does this necessarily mean infection?

2007-02-18 14:51:30 · 7 answers · asked by GCTA 4 in Injuries

2007-02-18 14:51:11 · 2 answers · asked by maryannacero 1 in Respiratory Diseases

..how do you even GET styes?? It's very small.

2007-02-18 14:50:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-02-18 14:50:08 · 3 answers · asked by gypsy_ink 1 in Heart Diseases

im a little over4.5

2007-02-18 14:48:24 · 4 answers · asked by dontlikeyankees 1 in Men's Health

If so when do you get it?

2007-02-18 14:48:24 · 15 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-02-18 14:46:52 · 25 answers · asked by kobe 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 14:46:29 · 3 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3 in Other - Health

2007-02-18 14:45:52 · 12 answers · asked by ptetty in pink 1 in Women's Health

The gum around my lower wisdom tooth is infected and there is a warm bump (abscess) around it. The wisdom tooth is being pushed up so that I cannot close my mouth properly. I have been to the dentist who wants me to have the tooth pulled. But there is nothing wrong with the tooth, only the gum, and there is no pain. I have been using an oral irrigator with hydrogen peroxide and salt solution but the swelling persists. I would appreciate any and all suggestions.

2007-02-18 14:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by Kit Kat 1 in Dental

I dreamt that my friends and I were still little we were playing hide and seek on this farm, I got lost in the cornfields, and I saw this woman holding a baby, she was near the barn so I came up closer to her, then I finnaly realized the woman was a corpse and the baby was decomposing as the barn and the sky was full in flames

2007-02-18 14:45:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Ok so we all know that acne is just a disgusting thing ruining your face! No one in their right mind likes acne! Soooo my question is.. how can I get rid of this horrific acne!!! WITHOUT BUYING EXPENSES PRODUCTS!!! Its REALLY bothering me!!! =( No to be obsessed with my self or anything but I think I'm actually pretty BUT I do have a BIT of an acne problem... its NOT huge! But its not like one or two zits its like quite a few of them. So what can I do????

2007-02-18 14:45:29 · 9 answers · asked by madeline marie 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-02-18 14:45:00 · 10 answers · asked by numb nuts 2 in Mental Health

I have heard that some St. John's Wort doesn't have enough hyperforin or hypericin to be effective. Does anyone know anything about this? If so, can you reccommend the right kind to purchase?

2007-02-18 14:44:40 · 3 answers · asked by Toni E 1 in Alternative Medicine

My seven year old son woke up about 4 days ago complaining about pain in his left upper leg/inner thigh (adductor muscle region). I dismissed the pain as possibly "growing pains", or a minor injury that he may have incurred the previous day. He didn't mention the pain again until this evening at bedtime. This time he is complaining about the same area but that the pain is much more intense. He told me that he has been trying to ignore the pain in his leg but that it is now getting worse, and to the point he can no longer bend his leg upward toward his chest without screaming and crying in pain. I know that the pain is very intense for him, because he screams and tears immediately begin rolling out of his eyes. He recalls no injury in the past that may have attributed to this pain. The skin in the area shows no signs of trauma or injury, and there are no red marks or signs of clotting. What could be wrong with him, and should this be seen by his pediatrician immediately?

2007-02-18 14:44:33 · 24 answers · asked by Whitney S 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I do not like to eat. I do not have any eating disorder such as bolimia or anorexia, but food is just not important to me. When I do eat, my body acts like a magnet and holds the food I do eat. I am 5-6" and weigh 170 pounds. What can I do to make myself more interested in eating and getting on a healthy diet? I cannot loose weight with the path I am on. I also am 53 and disabled, so exersize ability is limited. Any thing to help me get interested in eating would help. I should be a toothpick, sometimes I go 3 days without eating.
Thanks

2007-02-18 14:44:02 · 25 answers · asked by sharelee H 1 in Diet & Fitness

Blech. Is there a way for someone to stop the feel of their period coming out? It feels insanely gross about it, and I don't know what to do. It's started to get a lot heavier than it used to, and right now it just feels.... *shudder* What can I do?

2007-02-18 14:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by tahirih.luvs2sew 3 in Women's Health

2007-02-18 14:43:37 · 6 answers · asked by Nagitar™ 7 in Other - Diseases

I just noticed a little bump on the inside of my vaginal lip, I am scared, never dealt with something like this, it sorta hurts, kinda feels like a zit or something, it is a bit smaller than a pea, and pinkinsh colored, I think it kinda smells, it had a little white head on it I think, and it was bleeding a tiny bit yesterday. I have been with only 2 people, one of which has been with mant partners so I know that it means nothing that I have been with only 2. Could it be genital warts or herpes?? I am scared, those are disgusting diseases!! And my Boyfriend and I have had unprotected sex on several occasions, but I am away right now, so the last time was about a month and a half ago. please help!!

2007-02-18 14:42:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i want to know if its possible and what i have to do to do it.

2007-02-18 14:42:48 · 16 answers · asked by tikigirl8918 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 14:42:46 · 5 answers · asked by numb nuts 2 in Mental Health

I like to blend fruit like berries and bananas and yogurt into fruit smoothies. Is it healthier to drink fruit into smoothies, or to eat solid fruit? Or does it not matter?

2007-02-18 14:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I have this light brown discharge coming from one of my breast when I squeeze it. It is only one breast and one duct. I am going to go to the dr. but was just wondering if anyone experienced this or know what it could be.

2007-02-18 14:41:16 · 6 answers · asked by Misty B 2 in Women's Health

2007-02-18 14:41:08 · 2 answers · asked by Katz 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-18 14:41:00 · 10 answers · asked by love2runscracer2 1 in Other - Health