Health - 28 February 2007

I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I am interested to hear others experiences with the disease, because I don't think mine is normal. See I have a goiter and I had everything checked three months ago and they told me my thyroid was normal, then it just went crazy and over that short time it has made me hypothyroid. But my symptoms were weight loss, insomnia, depression, fatigue, anxiety, infections, brittle hair, candida that won't respond to treatment, diarrhoea, nausea and thats about all I can think of for now. These don't seem to be normal hypo symptoms! Has anyone else had whacky symptoms? I think maybe (I read somewhere that when its attacking sometimes you get hyper symptoms before it destroys the thyroid) it could be because of this? Has anyone managed to be treated and then able to stop medication? I just want to hear what other people have gone through.

2007-02-28 12:15:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

Im 5'1 i weigh 137...I starded doing "TURBO JAM"(a cardio wrkout dvd set) for 3 days now...when i started i was 131 pounds...and threee days later i got weighd in school and im 137...Ive been doing this in the morning and at night...i have P.E in the morning and dance at last period..Plus i walk around school all day.I have been eating cerial for breakfat..thats what fills me up and a apple..water through the day..lunch i eat a sandwhich with chocolate milk..and at night i eat whatever my mom makes for dinner..And fruit through the day....WHY AM I GAINING MORE IF I HAVE BEEN DOING GOOD IN MY FOOD????Is IT Fat?/Muscle..???I really Want to Lose weight.HELP

2007-02-28 12:15:28 · 6 answers · asked by J 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have been sexually active with same boy for a year or so the problem is he very big and when we do it sometimes it hurts because it goes in too far any suggestions?

2007-02-28 12:15:18 · 15 answers · asked by Jenny 2 in Women's Health

My gyno told me that if in 6 months if still hurt at the beginning of intercourse, he'd have to make a small incision. I don't hurt the whole time during sex. Only during insertion and a couple thrusts to minutes afterwards. I just started having sex. Where and what is he talking about? I know we don't have a lubrication problem. I deffinatley produce plenty of that. Plus, I was wonderin' if it could be that I'm made small. I'm 19 years old and I'm only 4'10.2. I was recently in the hospital 'cause I was dehydrated and had the flu. The nurse tried sticking me with a needle that wouldn't fit in my vein. So, she had to restick me in the other arm with a smaller needle, that went in just fine. Also, when I'm at the gyno, they use the smallest speculum they have. With that, I still hurt and he says I shouldn't hurt. Where and what is he talking about? Besides an hymenectomy and larapascopy, what other procedure could this be?

2007-02-28 12:13:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Also, how much weight can i healthily lose in a month?

2007-02-28 12:13:15 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-28 12:12:51 · 5 answers · asked by bbygrl 1 in Dental

I am looking for suggestions of facilities in California that can provide treatment and therapy for adhd, depression, anxiety, as well as evaluate chemical dependance. Most importantly I am not looking for a drug rehab center, but a place that focuses on counseling, coaching, and also addresses addiction. Im not looking for suggestions or anyones two cents beyond where I might seek such help. Thank you

2007-02-28 12:12:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dan P 1 in Mental Health

I am doing some research for a friend of mine who was just recently diagnosed with Prostrate Cancer. He has seen a doctor and has been given the option of Seed implantation, Cryotherapy, or surgery. He does not want surgery right now. And the doctor is ok with that as long as he does not wait too long.
Has anyone gone through Seed implantation or Cryotherapy that can offer their experience or advice. Anything would be very helpful right now.

2007-02-28 12:11:58 · 6 answers · asked by Karen N 1 in Cancer

I was just wondering how much weight you lost, how long it took you to do it, and what you did to lose the weight? also it might help if you give your weight, age, height etc. THANKS! :)

2007-02-28 12:11:31 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Yes, i am scared of the dark 2 problems

1. I seem to run up the stairs when its dark and loonley
2. when im alon down stairs, i cant just play guitar, i need a t.v on or, a video game on, (Some reason i need another sound when doing an activite like right now, im in my computer room and i NEED my t.v on)

any Help?

if so thanks very much

2007-02-28 12:11:18 · 4 answers · asked by Alexander S 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have moved to NZ and then Australia 7 years ago and because at that time I did not have my own washing machine I was affected by the skin infection Tinea Versicolor). I got worse during my pregnancy and now about 1 year after That i am trying everything to get rid of it and I can not.It is driving me mad. especially in hot summer in Canberra. I really do not know what I can do to have it treated for ever. It seems it is not responding to any thing.I have tried all antifugal creams, selenium sulphate shampoo and fluconazole tablets and ketoconazole shampoos...nothing is working. I am applying anti fungal liquids to the washing machin and boiling clothes but hopelss..It is about a year since I was affected by it very badly and nothing works.would you please if anyone had it treated tell me what i can do?

2007-02-28 12:10:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I just stood talking to myself in the mirror for 40 minutes its now 1am in the morning. I don't normally do this, but i feel strangely content after doing it. Is this abnormal?

2007-02-28 12:10:24 · 5 answers · asked by elliotician 2 in Mental Health

What have you changed that has made a difference.is there any exercise,hobby,habits,work,etc that you have taken up.even a change in thinking about things.absolutely anything at all.i am interested to hear what everyone has to say.thank you

2007-02-28 12:09:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Over the last couple of years I have a spot on my lower jaw on the left side that becomes tender to the touch. It will last usually a day or two and then go away. I've been to the dentist regularly but have forgotten to ask this question because it is usually not bothering me at the time of my appointments. My teeth are very heathy. I had two small cavities while I was in my 20's and had my wisdom teeth removed. But other than that I haven't had any trouble with my teeth. If you know what could be causing this problem I'm having please let me know. It's driving me crazy! :) Thanks!

2007-02-28 12:08:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

TSH is .02 and doctor insists that I'm not hypothyroid and won't adjust Synthroid. I'm still foggy headed and hoarse. I'm on 150mg, but wonder if I need more. Has anyone else had similar experience?

2007-02-28 12:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by JCL 1 in Cancer

Eating only about 800 calories a day, living on coffee and ciggarettes, always seeing yourself as fat when your not. About 3 days a week,at night before bed I overeat, and its the over eating that bothers me, not the under eating. I'm not too thin, but i have been waaay too thin in the past,size one, but it was due to an anti depressent that makes you lose your appetite. I weigh 128 and am 5.5. i feel my habbits are more out of rushing off and not having time to eat, but i'm tired of feeling weak and tired all the time. im tired of feeling like i'm fat, when logically i know i'm not. I don't throw up, or use laxitives or any of those other things, i just half starve most days than not, and than make up for it by binging about 2000 calories in one sitting 3 nights a week.

So is this, on the brink, or there?
anorexic or bullemic, or just bad habbits?

2007-02-28 12:05:36 · 25 answers · asked by chara 2 in Diet & Fitness

(this is a question i havt to write about so plz answer fast thnx)

2007-02-28 12:05:04 · 6 answers · asked by chris b 1 in Women's Health

I lost my shoe in the snow and i walked home with no shoe on and now my foot is purple wat should I do
wats rong with it

2007-02-28 12:03:47 · 9 answers · asked by *I.Love.You* 2 in Injuries

I was just diagnosed with an intermittant irregular heartbeat that sent me to the ER and the docs all told me to cut out the caffeine (3-5 coffee and 3-4 diet soda per day) and cigs (about 3 packs a week). What is the best and most painless way to do both, or should I quit smoking first, then worry about the caffeine? My hubby is afraid I will become unbearable to live with!

2007-02-28 12:02:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I was just wondering if anyone new treatment for a chafed penis besides just using extra lubrication during sex.

2007-02-28 12:02:13 · 11 answers · asked by GraveDigger 2 in Other - Diseases

Since yesterday my stomach felt like inflated, I felt like it was swollen, and because of that I started to feel very uncomfortable. Towards nightime, I started to get this uncomfortable pain in my lower right abodomen, and I still have it. I does not totally hurt all the time but it does feel uncomfortable, like when I bend down or sit down and then stand back up. Yesterday I felt like having lots of gas in me, and then this pain started and I am still feeling it today. It does hurt when I push down on where it hurts, just right below my stomach to one side. What could it be, is it normal?

2007-02-28 12:02:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-28 12:00:57 · 9 answers · asked by bswan7288 1 in Dental

2007-02-28 12:00:33 · 3 answers · asked by michelle 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-28 11:59:41 · 2 answers · asked by auribie t 1 in Pain & Pain Management

what can i do to stop the pain in my siatic nerve

2007-02-28 11:58:47 · 7 answers · asked by Johann B 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i'v been trying to lose weight. i'm 5'5" & 120 lb., i want to get to 110 lb. i'v been on a (healthy) diet for a month & i try to exercise whenever i can (which isn't a lot). i eat about 5 small meals a day consisting mainly of fruits & veggies, wheat bread, eggs, & cereal.
i'v only lost 2 lb. in the past month, i want to lose more, can anyone help me? (i don't really have the time to exercise a lot)

2007-02-28 11:58:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

it's getting really embarressing cuz it's during classes...:$
does anyone know how to stop this or methods to make it stop growling or what is going on...
any information....??
thnx
xao:D

2007-02-28 11:58:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

My eight year old daughter came home from school today and told me that she has a sore on her "bottom". (that's what she calls her vagina) Even though she was embarrassed she wanted me to see it. It is a sore about 1/4 the size of a dime and it is open and raw looking. She said it hurts. I can't remember anything like this ever happening to me as a child or as an adult. When I try to look up different causes of sores on vaginas I only find STDs. When she was 3 she was sexually abused while at a daycare. She was tested at that time for STDs and everything came back fine. Is it possible that this could be Herpes or some other STD? It was 5 years ago. Even though she was tested can something just now be showing up? I hope and pray she is ok and that this is something common that I've just never had to deal with. What do you think?

2007-02-28 11:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

why am i gaining weight if I am excerisizing

2007-02-28 11:56:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I wonder if there's a website where you can send an e-mail to a person about your life's problem and then the person would provide specific solutions to your problems....

2007-02-28 11:54:35 · 3 answers · asked by ramzi 2 in Other - Health