Health - 19 February 2007

Hi i am having Sharp pains in my right side of the rib cage and whenever i cough or sneeze i like scream cuz its hurts soo much! When i press on it it feels as tho i was pushing on a bruise and its kills. What could this be? is it anything to be conerned about it really hurts is there anything to do to take some pain away? Thanks

Blake C.

2007-02-19 16:25:49 · 6 answers · asked by Blake 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi, I'm 5'3 and at 130 pounds. I have put on 20 pounds in the last 3 months because I wasn't careful with what I eat. Now, I would like to lose the extra weight. I have 2 friends who managed to lose quite abit of weight each. One practices a Vegetarian diet where she only consumes fruits, vegetables and maybe some tofu, soyamilk and bread etc. On the other hand, a 2nd friend is on a very low/no carb diet eating mainly lean proteins, occasionally indulging in red meats. I am quite confused as both diets are the exact opposites of each other. The low-carb diet does not advocate high carbs, but my vegetarian friend is losing weight from consuming nothing but carbs. Why is that so?
On the other hand, my low-carb friend is losing weight too (like some people on this forums on SB and Kimkins). So, which is the better and healthier diet I should follow?
Also, how long is a good timeline for me to determine whether a diet is working for me? How long into a diet to see weight loss?

2007-02-19 16:25:32 · 17 answers · asked by thehoot 1 in Diet & Fitness

I need to go to bed by about 10pm. So I can get up for work by about 7am. But every night I get online and can't get off. I answer these questions or I play pogo.com games. When I think i'm tired and ready to go to bed, I check my email. Then i start on something new. Then I turn on the tv and watch a show. Or I'll clean my house.

What's wrong with me?

And I know I can't blame my brand new pillowtop bed!!! Which I bought to encourage me to go to sleep. Once I'm IN BED, i fall asleep quickly. It's just a matter of getting there.

Help!!! Suggestions??

2007-02-19 16:25:26 · 7 answers · asked by penbuddy 2 in Mental Health

for the past month and a half ive bleed four times some what like my period . but its not all like it i mainly bleed when i go to the bath room i have had a check up when it first started and my doctor said i was fine but i dont think so.ive always been irgluar and this is not normal for my body.i dont even have cramps and the bleeding is a watery base like . i dont want to worry and go back to the doctor if i dont need to. it starts and i bleed a few day and it will stop and a few days later ill be bleeding again .and advice will help please. im not pregnate and i have a baby 9 months ago and have alot of bleeding problems after i had my son . thanks for reading and any comments you send

2007-02-19 16:23:58 · 5 answers · asked by princess05092006 1 in Women's Health

Im 13 years old, 5' 4'', and 100 pounds. I am totally fat and ive tried everything. Dieting, eating right, exercising and everything else (ive even tried being anorexic and bulimic) but nothing seems to work. Ive come to the conclusion that after watching many diet commercials that i want to experiment with diet pills but i have many questions.

What are the pros and cons of my solution of using diet pills?
Will they work?
Am i allowed to take them at the age of 13 without a prescription?
Are they expensive?
Which ones should i use/buy?

PLEASE HELP!

2007-02-19 16:23:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

In the locker room, I kind of like to stare at the other guys's butts. I DO NOT like to look at their....(you know), but i like staring at their butts. Does this mean im gay? I dont feel gay, i mean i like girls, but I like looking at the other guys' butts in the locker room? What do you think?

2007-02-19 16:22:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-02-19 16:22:22 · 4 answers · asked by never.fade 3 in Other - Health

2007-02-19 16:22:13 · 4 answers · asked by anilaa m 1 in Other - Health

Sometimes i go into my room and sit there on my bed and wonder what it would be like if i was gone.
Then sometimes im driving my car and speed up really fast and want to let go of the wheel and see where it would bring me.

tonight for instant my paresnt and my boyfriend all knew i was upset nad they didnt know why.
my boyfriend asked and i told him nothing.
my parents just called me a B!%#h.
I want to tell them that im pregnant but im too scared too.
i want to tell my boyfriend too.
im 18yrs old and dont knwo what to do.
I hold a knife in my hand sometimes wanting to cut but then again something is holding me back.

Do i want to die or am i just confused?

2007-02-19 16:20:36 · 14 answers · asked by Stephanie Elise 1 in Mental Health

2007-02-19 16:20:08 · 6 answers · asked by sweetpea 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-19 16:19:00 · 3 answers · asked by Tiffany M 1 in Mental Health

2007-02-19 16:18:46 · 4 answers · asked by locogal99 1 in Diabetes

2007-02-19 16:18:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

do tell what is more important to do for such woman for her diet, and exercise and medicines.

2007-02-19 16:18:17 · 2 answers · asked by Sasha K 1 in Women's Health

Do you think its okay for me to shower naked in the locker room at the pool? I kinda feel funny being naked in front of my friends, but i really need to take off my speedo in order to clean my...you know. I want to just start showering naked, but do you think its wierd??

Also, do you think its okay to get completely naked when i'm changing?? or should i cover myself up with a towel? its kind of hard to change with a towel on...

2007-02-19 16:18:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

why is it that when i get really angry, i like to hear glass break/shatter...

2007-02-19 16:16:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i have tried just about every remedy out there in the drug stores and it gets rid of it but it is also so expensive does any one have any advice for future outbreaks

2007-02-19 16:16:05 · 15 answers · asked by HOT 3 in Other - Health

This pain down the side of my left leg ...mostly my upper leg but it hurts like half way into my lower leg. Also my shoulder hurts sometimes too? What do you think would be causing this? My mother a few years ago went to the doctor because of her leg hurting and found out a cyst on her ovary had burst and was draining down her leg.. do you think that could be hereditary?

2007-02-19 16:15:11 · 2 answers · asked by an1 1 in Other - Health

i have realy dry skin and i have tryed just about every lotion or moistureizer, what can i use to help my dry skin thats not a lotion?

2007-02-19 16:14:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-02-19 16:13:39 · 12 answers · asked by jennanicole1985 1 in Heart Diseases

I have been on cholestrol lowering medication since 1992. It has been making me feel tired, aching in the legs and generally unenthusiastic about my life. I need other alternatives. Has anyone had this experience and has anyone any other alternatives to the medication?

2007-02-19 16:12:55 · 5 answers · asked by sisimcgil 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-19 16:12:48 · 11 answers · asked by Lauren 2 in Diet & Fitness

Can you get it from someone who has it?

2007-02-19 16:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by onedot.darling 4 in Other - Diseases

I have had alot of trouble with dry skin and since it would make me scratch i have created a scar from doing this. The scar has healed but it doesnt match my skin colour!(because its a scar) PLEASE if you have any comments leave them Thank You So Much

Meesa

2007-02-19 16:11:30 · 3 answers · asked by sunmeesa 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-02-19 16:11:08 · 21 answers · asked by Psychgirl35 3 in Infectious Diseases

2007-02-19 16:10:16 · 5 answers · asked by aracnis 2 in Injuries

2007-02-19 16:10:13 · 5 answers · asked by Donna 2 in Dental

say i go to the gym TWICE a week and build up some muscle in my leg and my stomach..
ocne i meet my goal, how often must i go to maintain

2007-02-19 16:10:08 · 1 answers · asked by ashley-girl 1 in Diet & Fitness

Anyone out there ever been hypnotized? There is a stage show coming to this comedy club and I really want to take this girl I am crushing on. Thing is, I want to know how appropriate most shows are. Shes kind of reserved, but..she wants to volunteer...I just don't know what a show is like..or how it works. SO..anyone ever been hypntozed, what does it feel like, and what is the show like. Thanks

2007-02-19 16:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by cosmiccantinacowboy 1 in Mental Health

say i go to the gym and build up some muscle in my leg and my stomach..

what happens if once i meet my goal i completely stop working out??

if i stop, in a while will my legs be big and fatty because the msucle turned into fat.. i dont want to work out and get toned, b/c im scared if i give up, and stop going, my legs will be worse than ever!

2007-02-19 16:09:28 · 3 answers · asked by ashley-girl 1 in Diet & Fitness