Health - 27 February 2007

I am purposely avoiding using the word "depression" because I don't think being diagnosed and "put on meds" is the answer for me.

About six months ago one of my dearest cousins died in a paragliding accident. I had to stop seeing my therapist, because she felt I should be in couples therapy with my husband, and she knew he would not want to pay for both. He always complained about the cost of my therapist, and about the chore of submitting her invoices to our health ins. for reimbursement. We only went to couples therapy once b/cos he complained about the trouble & cost of getting a babysitter so that we could go, as well as the time he felt he could be spending "getting things done".

Now another dear cousin has died unexpectedly and I'm not dealing well. I feel lonely even when I'm with people, and lately I'm avoiding social events because I feel like sleeping. I hug my kids a lot and keep smiling at work, I'm working out when I can, but I need to get out of this funk...

2007-02-27 03:59:48 · 13 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Alternative Medicine

2007-02-27 03:57:26 · 5 answers · asked by mahnazb 1 in Women's Health

i use 0N 100% Whey Gold standard.. but i am afraid it will make me bulk up and grow big..
can it cause women to bulk up?

2007-02-27 03:57:20 · 2 answers · asked by envious 2 in Women's Health

please help me my parents want to take me to one but if they find out im not tehy will be upset what should i do? Is there any confidelity between a patient and a doctor? Is your mom suppose to be in the same room when she checks you?

2007-02-27 03:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

And money doesn't count because you can get research and gov't grants and gov't loans for this sort of thing.


http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100155293>1=9033

2007-02-27 03:56:03 · 2 answers · asked by Mikey C 5 in Other - Health

2007-02-27 03:55:35 · 11 answers · asked by yayaasky 1 in Injuries

When I was younger I would get obsessed over a lot of things, mostly about death and I can't shake it. It had seemed as though everything was fine for the past 8-9 years other than thinking a LOT about bad events and worrying about them. Everytime I think about one, I go online, which I enjoy and it takes my mind away from it for a couple of minutes. For the past month I can not stop the feeling that I have a particular serious disease. I have had blood work done and everything is fine but I keep having night sweats (a symptom) and I'm losing weight (another symptom)...but I'm not eating and its hot in my apartment. I keep looking at my skin for changes constantly. I don't know what is going on...I can't shake the feeling that something is wrong... I have had many opinions. They all say I'm healthy. What is this? I don't do this frequently, so it's not like I'm a hypochondriac. For the past month though I don't worry about death, just disease...a plus! Anyone else have this?

2007-02-27 03:54:22 · 5 answers · asked by Greg K 1 in Mental Health

2007-02-27 03:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by gettyy 1 in Dental

can brain tumours disappear or shrink without rhyme or reason? without any form of treatment? can a miracle like that happen?

2007-02-27 03:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by shoosh! 1 in Cancer

I'm thirteen, walk twenty minutes on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, ten on Monday and Tuesday, but I don't get much more exercise... If I try to stand still I get spasms in my back and legs.

2007-02-27 03:53:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-02-27 03:52:56 · 4 answers · asked by discostu 5 in Men's Health

I want someone who is very through in their cleanings, uses scaling tools (not ultrasound devices), and is passionate about wanting gum and teeth health for their patients, scraping off that tartar-even to the point of going beneath the gum-line in a regular cleaning. I had a hygienist like that loved her-but she retired and since then I have been very disappointed and really need a cleaning, so please help! Thanks!

2007-02-27 03:52:49 · 3 answers · asked by Salsa 3 in Dental

my gf and I have been goin out almost 2 years already and lately i noticed that after the 1st round, which doesnt last long, usually i get a hard on just after 10 to 15 mins, but now even after 30 mins i cant say because my girl has to go home already and she cant wait no more so I really cant say how long my recovery time is, am I normal? or is there something wrong with me... BTW im 24 years old. please really need help here...

2007-02-27 03:52:43 · 2 answers · asked by mackiechoy 2 in Men's Health

My 9yr old is needing to wear DO. and is starting to develop hair down there. She is very mellowdermatic, everything fricks her out. She also has ADHD and Asperger Sys. How do I explain to her what is going on w/ her and about the monthly friend?

2007-02-27 03:50:46 · 12 answers · asked by taboo 2 in Mental Health

Hubby is having spinal surgery Monday. Two x-stops ( fairly new procedure) are being placed along the spine, which i have seen on TV and did a lot of reading on, it has a very high rate of success. However, the compression in one area is to severe for this so he is have a Laminectomy. So many people that we meet say" don't have it unless you absolutely have to" Or "it did not help that much" or "i am worse now" .At this point , he has days he can not stand up straight and is living on pain meds. The doctors asst says that it can take up to 6 mos in some people for recovery. He will need a walker and a back brace post op. I would like some imput from those of you who have had this done. How long were you in the hospital? How was the pain following the surgery? Did it work as well as you hoped it would. Any bits of info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
p.s. he is 54 years old.

2007-02-27 03:50:01 · 1 answers · asked by vivib 6 in Injuries

I Shave and i am not very hairy like loads of hair like u can trim etc.
ive just got short hairs if you know what i mean.
How do i shave without getting irritations and red lumps ? xx

2007-02-27 03:49:56 · 15 answers · asked by Charlee j 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-27 03:49:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am constantly having back pain. Especially in the shoulder/upper area. Does anyone know of any exercises or anything else that relieves the pain(besides pain killers).

2007-02-27 03:49:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i had insomnia last night and i lost two hours of sleep .i am feeling jittery and nervous today like i had too much coffee. is that from the lack of sleep. i think hot tea is gonna help. any suggestions for the nervous feeling?

2007-02-27 03:49:46 · 6 answers · asked by cutie 2 in Other - General Health Care

what are the hickups?how are they formed?and whats there cure?

2007-02-27 03:49:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

2007-02-27 03:49:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I have recently found that my pours have become more visible on my forehead, cheeks and nose how do i get rid of them!!

2007-02-27 03:49:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

i had a dream that i was pregnant but in real life i am not. I had a dream that i was pregnant and the fluid inside my stomach were my baby is started to leak out and i was panicing because i thought i was going to loose my baby and i was trying to rush to the hospital because i didnt want to loose my baby. In my dream i kept holding my stomach because i was in fear of something happening to my baby. I just kept trying to get help. What does this mean because im not pregnant.

2007-02-27 03:49:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-02-27 03:47:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I have had a splint now for many years, also had orthodontic work without success, and I do not want surgery. I am now considering getting accupuncture to help with my TMJ related pains and headaches. Does anyone know if it works?

2007-02-27 03:47:20 · 5 answers · asked by oneblackhorse 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-27 03:46:18 · 20 answers · asked by zluv92 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-27 03:44:52 · 15 answers · asked by tammy 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have an extreme case of hormone imbalance, I have hair on my face back,and breast. I used to be very attractive, I was voted most attractive in high skool,Now,I gained 60-75 pounds in 3 years,& I'm very hairy. i don't take the time to invest in my looks because I feel what does it matter, I have a beard I can only wear t-shirts 2 my neck (chest hair) I no longer care about what I dress like. When we get in public, for an example we were in a crowded elevator, and my aunt said, 'Oh lord, u look so nasty today. Fix ur hair!" and my younger sister said 'Fat and Nasty" The ppl in the elevator just giggle, I said nothing. I practice daily grooming habits, I bath twice a day, but I don't see the need in dressing nice (t-shirts and sweats) or doing my hair (ponytails)
If u would have seen me when i was 13-17 I was gorgeous. I've gained so much weight and I have polycystic ovaries, so Ive got tons of hair everywhere and I've lost my hourglass figure. How can I make myself love myself again?

2007-02-27 03:44:47 · 14 answers · asked by karamel_kandi6 1 in Women's Health

Well....im 15 and when the pms comes around i get very depressed and suicidal. I have bad mood swings and get angry easily. I just stay in my room for most of the day sleeping and stuff. and i have very stong cravings for sweets. A couple of days after i start menses everything goes away. Is the normal pms? or something else?

2007-02-27 03:44:03 · 9 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 in Women's Health

i had these tests done last week. i have been having major problems for 2 years. i smoked for 15 years. i quit last october.

2007-02-27 03:43:43 · 3 answers · asked by smlm9959@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Diseases