Health - 21 February 2007

Im having really bad back pain in the middle of my back. Feels like someone is pushing reall hard on the middle of my back. what should I do?

2007-02-21 15:38:45 · 4 answers · asked by Rebecca N 1 in Pain & Pain Management

After being out of state for almost a year, I went to an old doctor today to get refills on some medication. He refused to write most of it and cut me back on the rest. I didn't even get a chance to speak on the subject. I'd like a second opinion on this, as the original prescriptions were given for a reason. Should I travel to New Orleans and see my doctor there or try to find a local doctor? The doctor I went to today seems more concerned about his fear of the medical board than he is about my health. He doesn't understand what I'm going through. What do I do if the other doctors here are just like that? All I want is an honest opinion about needing the medication or not. It seems obvious to me that I need it or it wouldn't have been given to me. if I don't need it, then I won't take it. I just need some ideas on getting an honest answer, or at least a chance to speak.
*edit* - Although another LA doctor wrote some of the 'scripts, I am closer to my old doctor in New Orleans.

2007-02-21 15:37:55 · 4 answers · asked by Lost_Lady 3 in Other - Health

I am unable to donate.

2007-02-21 15:37:32 · 5 answers · asked by ougal 2 in Other - Health

I have been eating none stop since the beginning of the month, im 13 and every time i eat after i want more and more. What is happening?

2007-02-21 15:37:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Like are there stretches or something for ppl. who cant cross there legs....cause i'm trying to help my friend and she isn't fat or anything shes quite skinny and she has trouble doing this...
i figured it was because she wasn't that flexible...

2007-02-21 15:37:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

my mom died of stomach cancer about 2 weeks ago, and my family is not listening to the things that i am telling them even though they insist that they are listening to me.

2007-02-21 15:37:13 · 12 answers · asked by saxplayingsurfchick 3 in Mental Health

I sleep with my mouth open everynight and it's really getting annoying because I get so much yucky stuff in my mouth. I've been doing this ever since I was little, but I wanted to do something about it. Like one of these days, I'm just going to tape my mouth shut so I can breathe through my nose while I sleep. But I have congenital heart disease. I asked my parents that but they were like no way, don't do that because then I can't breathe. They mean since I have CHD, i need all the oxygen I can get, and taping my mouth will make it worse to get my oxygen. Heck I can't wear contact lenses because they block the oxygen from going into my eyes and I get more tired as usual (but thats a different story)

I was just wondering if is it good or not to tape my mouth shut while i sleep and knowing the fact that i have CHD?

Thanks in advance

2007-02-21 15:36:59 · 10 answers · asked by happy.girl 5 in Heart Diseases

How can i get six pac abs?What exercises well i need to do to get strong abdominals?

2007-02-21 15:36:24 · 3 answers · asked by Whiskers 3 in Men's Health

I'm a red head and have fair skin and i've been getting in the tanning bed and when i burn i start to itch after a while and i was wondering what would be good to put on the burn to keep it from itching?

2007-02-21 15:36:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-02-21 15:35:22 · 3 answers · asked by hopskotch 1 in Skin Conditions

i have a very creamy white discharge andi been having it everyday since i last had sex?? does anyone know what this could be from

2007-02-21 15:33:48 · 16 answers · asked by Mama 2123 2 in Women's Health

MR.MONTEL, DO YOU HAVE ANY PROGRAM GOING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE POOR AND IN DESPERATE NEED OF DENTAL HELP ? THE SO CALLED CLINICS ARE A JOKE , AND A LOT OF PEOPLE CAN'T AFFORD MEDICAL INSURANCE !!
IS THERE ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVE OR IS THAT JUST IT FOR US WHO ARE FALLING THROUGH THE CRACKS ???
IF YOU WOULD SIR PLEASE INLIGHTEN ME !! THANK YOU DEARLY... SR-TX

2007-02-21 15:33:14 · 4 answers · asked by VICTOR R 1 in Dental

Hello all. Ive ben seeing this girl for a while. I like her a lot. We have gotten pretty close. We havent had sex yet but it was coming onto the agenda if you get my drift. She told me a few days ago that she has a strain of HPV which has caused cervical dysplacia. Having sex with her means I will more than likely contract the HPV. Im not sure what to do. Advice appreciated.

2007-02-21 15:32:04 · 12 answers · asked by Pa J 1 in STDs

i have to get a root canal soon because my tooth really hurts and i am not going to get put to sleep because it is to expensive they r just going to give me a shot and i am deadly afraid of the dentist how do i not be afraid any more? what is a root canal?
whenever i touch my tooth it hurts really bad or if i do anything to it!

2007-02-21 15:30:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

Okay for like the past month ive been worring ive had a brain tumor..then lukemiah..and now back to brain tumor..If you had a brain tumor you wouldnt be able to think cleary..i cant think fine i can multiply and add and spell good to. I havent vomited. My eyes are fine. Im thinking its anxiety. Im such a hypercondriac. I also have a pain in my leg..joint pain..idk once i start thinking everything starts to happen..Grrr. HELP!!

2007-02-21 15:28:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

embalming. I am curios about the process.

2007-02-21 15:27:56 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. Zen 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am in my 30's and still I hear my mother, my dad, my brother and others over the years. Their voices became my thoughts. Everything I do, drive, drop something, amd 2 mintues late, was grumpy, anything I do that is not perfect is wrong. I have my own family and I have taken over critiszing myself. How do I just STOP. When I try to argue with the thoughts 'NO! I am doing good' I know what my dad would have said next and I can't win... just like when I was a kid.. I am wrong. How do I relax and stop cristising myself?


-I used to be on medications for anxiety, but since I have started mediating I have been able to go off of them
-and no I don't 'hear' voices
-and three, they are much worse now that I am pregnanct and hormonal and tired. Scratch that. exhausted...

2007-02-21 15:27:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

many ppl have told me its because Im always barefoot.... they are like white lil blisters.... how do you treat them?? what causes them??

2007-02-21 15:27:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Maybe just doing it once a day on your neck and fingers?

2007-02-21 15:27:23 · 9 answers · asked by Daniel Clark 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-21 15:26:21 · 5 answers · asked by garrett_jew 1 in Diet & Fitness

I brush my teeth twice a day, once after breakfast, and before I go to bed. I do not use Listerine though or floss.

2007-02-21 15:26:15 · 11 answers · asked by Daniel Clark 2 in Dental

I would assume that it'll be red for awhile and maybe get irritated. Since it lasts a few weeks, I was thinking I should do it a week before my vacation to give me time to heal should I need to!

2007-02-21 15:26:07 · 2 answers · asked by laura 3 in Women's Health

What advice should I give to a friend taking this?

2007-02-21 15:25:22 · 2 answers · asked by batonrougeresident 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-21 15:24:37 · 5 answers · asked by k m 1 in Mental Health

My 20 year old son has been trying to gain weight for nearly a year. He is about 5' 10, and only weighs 130 pounds. He works out, and is very strong, but way too thin. He has seen his doctor, had a full exam, and blood work done. He tried drinking Ensure in addition to his regular diet, and after two weeks found he had LOST two pounds. Recently he bought the most fattening ice cream he could, and made himself milkshakes every day, but again did not gain a pound. He is getting very frustrated, and I am out of ideas for him. Anyone else?

2007-02-21 15:23:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-21 15:23:22 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. Thrash Finger 2 in Mental Health

This isnt racsicm; this is a question. Voice your opinion!!!

2007-02-21 15:23:02 · 13 answers · asked by The Interviewer 1 in Mental Health

I self-harm on average, a couple of times a week (cut myself). Should i talk about this in therapy? I would like to talk about it but then i don't want to stop doing it when i need to, so there is no point in discussing it is there?

2007-02-21 15:22:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Why do heal cold sores with lysine, an amino acid? Why does the ointment a licensed practitioner contain steroids? How does it work against the fever blister? Is it an increase in proteins?

2007-02-21 15:22:21 · 4 answers · asked by accebere 2 in Infectious Diseases

2007-02-21 15:22:12 · 2 answers · asked by Nicole S 2 in Infectious Diseases