Health - 18 February 2007

I've been depressed for several yrs and finally got on meds- and I understand its a trial and error thing with different brands of anti-depressants.
Well at first the one I was put on didn't work but he increased my dosage then I started feeling really good...but now a few months later I'm having some really bad days where I'm depressed again and don't feel as good or great as I did at first.

How do I know if its the medicine, or if its just other factors in my life? I don't want to get off this medicine not knowing if it was actually working or if I was just having high expectations.

I haven't been "normal" since I was a child so I dont know what I'm suppose to feel like.
Its hard to give my doc feedback when I don't even if I feel right or not.

So if you're depressed or have been medicated can you please tell me how you knew your medicine was right for you? And how good did you feel?

2007-02-18 19:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by eMteMind 4 in Mental Health

I am always tired! I am fit and healty, I eat well and work out at least 3 times a week, I dont drink much alcohol or caffine, I go to bed about 10.30 every night and get up @ 6am, sometimes I have real trouble staying asleep but not all the time, I never feel refreshed or rested, I am always tired and its getting me down. Why is this?

2007-02-18 19:22:17 · 19 answers · asked by Spider 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-18 19:21:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-02-18 19:21:40 · 6 answers · asked by fredicles_2006 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 19:21:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

i mean,any fact.. or any source about gastric surgery...

2007-02-18 19:18:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I don't know what to do, it's hard to breath. And I always couph up snot like I think its called conjestion or something. And last night I puked up pure conjestion. I feel headacheky all the time, I tried to take Tylonal. I'm 13 yrs. old. I smoke ciggertes I know its really sad for me to say cause i'm only 13. I have'nt had a smoke for about 4 days now, the 4 days I was sick. Any-way what I am trying to say is, could this be from smokeing? I've been smokeing since I was 11.

2007-02-18 19:17:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

i would like to have a tummy tuck. i have researched abdominoplasty and are keen to go ahead. i will need a full one not half. any recommendations in dubai for this type of surgery?

2007-02-18 19:16:05 · 1 answers · asked by simone c 1 in Other - General Health Care

im really depressed...im having chest pain as well pls help

2007-02-18 19:12:09 · 9 answers · asked by HeaD_BanG 2 in Mental Health

In this age of junkie mums, crack babies and inescapable poverty for their offspring, is it time the UK had some form of mandatory if not forcible contraceptive implant to prevent female users becoming pregnant and passing on their addictions to their unborn children?

2007-02-18 19:11:55 · 23 answers · asked by arctic_sheets 4 in Women's Health

Now, i know that there is not a tooth paste out there that can whiten teeth as ive been told..but what is the fastest cheapest way to get your teeth white?

2007-02-18 19:11:12 · 10 answers · asked by veryconfused 1 in Dental

I have 12 teeth left on top. The 2 next to the ones in front are baicly gone. One totaly fell out when i bit into a apple danish the other day. That leaves me with 10 and all 10 of them will need filled and drilled and god only know what else. I get them cleaned and fixed but they just do not stay intact. I can bite into bread and they will crumble or crack. So what are my chances of convincing my dentist to pull them all out and give me some new ones? I'm so tired of dealing with this. Oh did i mention i just turned 28. which is why i'm asking. usually 28yrs old and dentures dont go together in the same sentence.

2007-02-18 19:09:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

2007-02-18 19:09:01 · 9 answers · asked by Q&A 2 in Men's Health

2007-02-18 19:07:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

The Flu is going around. Whoever ets it feels like they're dying. So what is it and how do we fight it once we have it?

2007-02-18 19:04:31 · 2 answers · asked by fe2bsho 3 in Infectious Diseases

I while back I found a patch on my face. It is round kinda, and is a different color than my skin. I am an african american female, I noticed the patch, at first I thought it was a dry patch so I started using Dove lotion to try 2 get rid of it, but it still hasn't went anywhere. I was in the bathroom cleaning my face and noticed a few more, but not as big, jus different round patches all over my face. I looked it up on the internet and I found something called Melasma, and it showed a pic of a woman that had it and it looks about the same as what's on my face. But it saids it occurs in pregnant woman. I am wondering if this is what could be on my face? What should I do 2 get rid of it? And if so can it occur in women that aren't pregnant? becuz i'm definitely not pregnant, jus had my period lol. But it is starting 2 freak me out and I don't think any of the doctor's offices are open 2moro... so please help!!!

2007-02-18 19:02:33 · 1 answers · asked by ANC_40 3 in Skin Conditions

I heard its uncontagious, so how do you get it? Is there a way to prevent it? And what are the chances of survival if you get it? ( I know it depends, but I mean, try and get a good estimate?)

Would someone survive cancer or AIDS longer? like, which is the worst disease?

And finally, is there a cure for any of the 2 diseases?

Thanks a lot.

2007-02-18 18:59:50 · 12 answers · asked by A Nob0dy. 1 in Cancer

I want to get myself tested for STDs, and talk to someone about going on the Pill. Should I visit a gynocologist for this, or am able to just visit my GP?

2007-02-18 18:59:17 · 6 answers · asked by Elly M 3 in Women's Health

Inspite of taking all precautions there is usually premature ejaculation during intercourse.Pl. give suggestions based on personel experience if any.Pl. be practical and help.Do not suggest a Dr.

2007-02-18 18:56:25 · 6 answers · asked by ameron 2 in Men's Health

2007-02-18 18:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by Rainney 1 in Dental

I woke up this morning with a sharp pain around my heart. I figured it was my ribs because everytime I laughed, moved quickly or took a deap breath it hurt.

Does this sound like a cracked rib, broken rib, bruised rib or nothing to worry about?

2007-02-18 18:56:04 · 5 answers · asked by Hodge ! 2 in Injuries

2007-02-18 18:52:21 · 7 answers · asked by nyoman s 1 in Diet & Fitness

On this T.V. show called Interventions, some girl claims to be bulimic and anorexic at the same time. Im thinkin thats not possible due to the fact that anorexic means you dont eat AT ALL, but bulimic means you eat and vomit. I dont get it =/ Someone tell me if im right or wrong.

2007-02-18 18:51:18 · 10 answers · asked by Veronica ♥ 5 in Diet & Fitness

I looked everywhere in stores like safeway, albertsons and only thing I found was sodium based salt. Where can I find potassium based salt? Is it available in medical stores? Why is it not easily available?

2007-02-18 18:50:31 · 7 answers · asked by chottan_mottan 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-18 18:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by alfie 2 in Diet & Fitness

How do you get rid of dark circles under your eyes when it they are not caused by lack of sleep? It almost seems that they are just permanent and somewhat sunk in. If anyone knows the cause of this also it would be greatful. Thanks in advance.

2007-02-18 18:50:12 · 10 answers · asked by The Gay Argentian Seal 5 in Other - Health

migrane headache is very dangeour sometimes life will attact death also.. so many times i think that i`ll die

2007-02-18 18:48:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

i got a couple pimplesso far, can i really stop them before they really start?

2007-02-18 18:47:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I was wondering would a SKIN LIGHTING gel/mask/serum work on Acne Scars and Acne Marks?

2007-02-18 18:47:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My mom just fell on her ski at the park and hit her tailbone... how can I mend it.. or help her?

2007-02-18 18:46:45 · 5 answers · asked by Rammer 1 in Injuries