Health - 26 February 2007

my joints! I am in alot of pain and I have three people that are totally dependent on me (two young children and my older,sick Mom.) My Dr. did the blood work for confirmation of RA or Lupus finding no evidence of either. This is all over joint pain. It's been going on for a few months, begining in my left knee. I began using a cane and sometimes walker when at home. Now, the other knee, my hands are also my feet and ankles. My knee is very swollen and hurts like mad! My hands are stiff and every little joint in them hurt. In the morning, they are as stiff as boards and difficult to move and they go numb alot. My energy level is low and my life is starting to fall apart! My Dr.said that there is a virus that can attack the joints and lasts for four or five months (I'm hoping it's that vs. RA! ) We live in a three story home and my day involves constant runnnig up and down the stairs! An suggestions or knowlege about this awful pain?I am only 42! I would really appreciate it! Cindy

2007-02-26 03:19:09 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-26 03:18:59 · 2 answers · asked by Bunny G 1 in Diet & Fitness

My doctor told me to stop drinking caffeine for other reasons than weight loss. But since i stopped i feel like my weight loss has been much harder even though i am doing the same thing. i thought it would help but am i wrong?

2007-02-26 03:16:41 · 57 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Special K cereal bar and a Low Carb monster for breakfast

Lunch- turkey sandwich with mustard and about 20 grapes

Dinner - lean cuisine

I am also going to be working out and stuff, atleast 3 times a week for 30 minutes, that's the minimum. Do you think I can loose weight this way and keep it off?

2007-02-26 03:15:31 · 4 answers · asked by twilightmoon42 1 in Diet & Fitness

i recently changed pills from Marvelon to Femodene. I've been on the femodene pills for about 2 months now. At the start of my second packet i missed 2 of my pills (thursday and friday) i took them both on friday evening and had sex with my boyfriend that evening, then my saturday one at the normal morning time. On saturday morning i had what looked like a period, it stopped after 2 days as i continued taking my pills, but now, one week later i've started having a light brown/pinkish discharge that's been going on for about 2 days now. It's not heavy enough to be a period, it's like brown and pink coloured stuff mixed with regular white/cream discharge. It's not heavy, just noticeable when i go to the loo and it's not irritable or itchy or anything. Is it just my body reacting to the new pills or something? hope you can help.

2007-02-26 03:14:46 · 6 answers · asked by Jane S 1 in Women's Health

my daughter is 8 yrs old and i recieved a letter saying she needed to be examined further because she had failed the test. well i just took her to lenscrafters and the results have said that her left eye is 20 20 but her right is 2200. we have been referred to a specialist to see what can be done. any info would be great thanx.

2007-02-26 03:14:23 · 4 answers · asked by felixnstacey@sbcglobal.net 2 in Alternative Medicine

2007-02-26 03:14:07 · 2 answers · asked by soundarya s 1 in Diet & Fitness

I am 14 and I need to loose 41 pounds by July Iam 5'2 also can someone help me please.

2007-02-26 03:13:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

It only happens occasionally, but when it does it hurts!

2007-02-26 03:11:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

back asleep. I have tried meditating, chanting, melatonin, etc. but sllep eludes me. Any suggestions????

2007-02-26 03:11:07 · 21 answers · asked by Salsa 3 in Alternative Medicine

2007-02-26 03:11:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I have been having extremely sore breasts for about 2 weeks now, unlike any type of soreness that I have had before. It's to the point that I wake up in the middle of the night if I bump them or sleep on them. I should have gotten my period about a week and a half ago but it hasn't showed up yet. But, my breasts have never ever been this sore from pms. Why are they this sore and what can I do to make it a little more comfortable?

2007-02-26 03:10:06 · 15 answers · asked by bunnie17479 2 in Women's Health

25 male had a reoccurence of disc prolapse in L4-5. I tried taking tarction (intermittent - 50 lbs weight) but it did not help rather seemed to be aggrevating so I stopped it. I am reluctant to try epidural injections. Can some one pls let me know if they have tried spinal decompression, non surgical type eg: DRX 9000 or Accu Spina, can it have any negative impact on the disc prolapse condition. Are these treatments considered as a standard form of treatment for disc prolapses ?

2007-02-26 03:10:05 · 2 answers · asked by thakkarkt 1 in Pain & Pain Management

So I went to pick up my inhaler at the pharmacy on Friday, only to find out that the makers of Albuterol have switched to the new environmentally friendly (no CFCs) version of the drug. That's fine and dandy (although I seriously doubt that it will make much of a difference). Well, it TRIPLED THE PRICE! And that's WITH insurance!! I need to know if anybody else out there knows of a different inhaler that I can request my doctor switch me to that isn't so rediculously expensive. I read on about.com that they will most likely be banning all CFC-containing inhalers, but somebody has GOT to be making an affordable version! This is just assinine!

2007-02-26 03:09:46 · 6 answers · asked by concretebrunette 4 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-02-26 03:09:46 · 4 answers · asked by birdwings_65 2 in Other - Diseases

My friend just found he has it and he doesn't know how he got it can anyone help? also can he give it to someone else or not ? thanks all

2007-02-26 03:09:25 · 5 answers · asked by califgirl41162 2 in STDs

anyone have any suggestions as to how to deal with this. Don't say make a pro or con list because I can't even make a choice of what to make a decision about. When I was growing up my parents would not allow me to make any decions and it has really messed me up. I need to figure out where to live, how to live, etc. and can't decide. HELP!!!! What do I base my decisions on when there is a universe full of choices?????

2007-02-26 03:09:00 · 15 answers · asked by Salsa 3 in Mental Health

this normal? i had two filled.. one on the top one on the bottom.. the one on top was bigger and got silver..one on bottom got white fillings. the one on the top is the one that hurts.. will this go away? is it cause its new? or did he not fill it all the way? it feels like there is still a cavity there when i drink.

2007-02-26 03:08:16 · 7 answers · asked by midi_junkie 3 in Dental

and I have lost 150 stone, should I stop now?

2007-02-26 03:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by Matron 2 in Diet & Fitness

describe

2007-02-26 03:07:55 · 1 answers · asked by icey_sk8er 2 in Heart Diseases

About a week ago I had sex with my boyfriend and he also went down on me a few times and now my vagina itches and I have some red itchy bumps near my vagina....

2007-02-26 03:07:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Within 4-5 hours of waking up my eyes are blood shot red. If I don't take a nap during the day I feel like I will pass out by 9 pm and feel utterly exhausted, even if i don't do anything that day. Also, right after I eat I always feel hungry (and no i'm not fat at all and i exercise regulary).
I took a blood test and it said there was nothing wrong and I am not experiencing any emotional or mental problems. Plus I take vitamins, so I don't know what could be wrong with me?

2007-02-26 03:06:49 · 19 answers · asked by Tulip 3 in Other - Diseases

Has anyone tried this and does he work? Is it like you have to change your diet or exercise or what do you have to do to loose the weight and does it work. Im curious before i buy the book.

2007-02-26 03:05:51 · 57 answers · asked by badmood213 1 in Diet & Fitness

i am a young female in high school and i have gym class 5 days a week
for about 30 mins and i lift weights 5 - 6 days a week for 40 mins to an
hour. i weigh 112 lbs at 5'1 and i wanted to know how many calories do
i need to maintain my weight?? also i research some website say to
multiply your weight by 15 if you are moderately active. is this true and
does my exercise schedule seem like it is moderate active "

2007-02-26 03:05:47 · 2 answers · asked by me 1 in Diet & Fitness

who can have that *quickly...who can b more ******

2007-02-26 03:05:03 · 5 answers · asked by anup k 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-26 03:04:25 · 12 answers · asked by sammyjimjoe 1 in Other - Health

2007-02-26 03:04:10 · 3 answers · asked by hedZy ♀ The Dancing Banana 4 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-26 03:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by birdwings_65 2 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-26 03:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

...and people think I'm paranoid for using a paper towel to open the bathroom door on my way out

2007-02-26 03:02:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health