Health - 5 March 2007

I counted last night and can crack over 30 joints in my body. This seems unhealthy but it's so uncomfortable (and habitual) not to. I crack:

Both joints in all my fingers (20)
My Neck on Both Angles(1)
All my toes (10)
Both Ankles (2)
Both Sides of my hips (2)
My Jaw (1)
Both Wrists (2)
By pushing both my shoulders back I crack the top of my back
And the most worrying, I can sit and pull myself around to the left or right and crack the middle of my back.

I really feel like I should stop, especially with my back. I'm only 20 and take cod liver oil tablets to try and keep me "well oiled". I eat very healthy, vegetables and fruit with lots of exercise. But I've been doing this for years. Is anyone else in the same boat as me? Has anyone given up and has any tips?

2007-03-05 08:47:34 · 10 answers · asked by Bernese 1 in Diet & Fitness

so i am very sick and can barely breath. i feel like my whole body just needs to be drained and my ear, nose, throats, sinus hurt...i have trouble breathing especially at night and breath loud...my roomate hates it and today he even threw a pillow at me and told me tosleep in the bathroom.

i need your advice what would you do plz help!!!!!!

2007-03-05 08:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

after i go to the bathroom my crotch and butt itches alot . and im not sure why . it started after i got in to the new hot tub that my landloard had its out side and the chems we perfectly balanced , he also had a party the night befor but did the chems right after and we used it the next day . now i dont know if that is why my crotch and butt itches i just want to know why ? please help !!!! im also a 21 year old woman that is on the pill and has a monogomus sex life with my husband.

2007-03-05 08:47:30 · 7 answers · asked by yarrowfh 1 in STDs

My friend is soooo fat that me and my other friends made a show abot her called "BOOM" what else shouldm we do ??
p.s. SHE DOESNT WEAR A BRA

2007-03-05 08:47:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Universal Health Care? Something needs to be done! The politicians certainly will never solve the problem because they have the best medical coverage in the world. Idea's anyone?

2007-03-05 08:46:51 · 6 answers · asked by Jeffrey 7 in Other - General Health Care

For the past three days. I went to the doctor and they tihnk its anxeity. I think its more than that. I shake constantly, My stomache churns, I'm always tired. I hurt. It horrible. I felt like I was just going to throw up moments ago. Does anyone know whats going on?

2007-03-05 08:46:32 · 7 answers · asked by Laura M 2 in Other - Health

I am having difficulty walking upstairs and after I sit for a long period (like at the movies), my knees are sore. Does this sound like osteoarthritis to you? If I bend at the knees it sounds kinda "gritty"sounding.

2007-03-05 08:46:07 · 3 answers · asked by May May of 3 Grandsons 1 in Injuries

I have had a scratchy throat for about a week. Not super sore... just a little dry, like a cold is coming on, but it hasn't hit me full on yet. Also, about a week ago I noticed that the right side of my throat seems to be swollen. There is no pain in it, and my mom says she thinks it's my thyroid. It's not a hard lump or anything... it's very soft. But, couple that with my sore throat and I'm worried. My dr. is closed and my googling has my mind reeling. Anyone else have this situation and it turns out to be strep or something minor (something OTHER than thyroid cancer).

2007-03-05 08:45:18 · 16 answers · asked by shellyrich 2 in Cancer

I fell 2 days ago and hurt my knee, since then I've been icing it once a day for 15min. Should I be applying heat instead of ice?

2007-03-05 08:45:16 · 8 answers · asked by Bobby Drake aka Ice Man 1 in Injuries

2007-03-05 08:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by Larissa ? 1 in Alternative Medicine

Does anyone know why I would see tiny sparkly lights in my vision? I see them 24/7 - all the time - day/night. It's like looking through little television fuzzy lights but it doesn't effect what I see - except that there are lights around and on top of everything. It's hard to explain. I have been tested at the Royal Alex Eye clinic in Edmonton and the doctors could not find a reason for them. I do get frequent headaches, not severe but one or two a week. I'm in good health other than that. I've seen them for the past 15 - 20 years. I see the lights everywhere although they are more concentrated around people and lights and things that are hot. I do not believe in auras or that they are somehow spiritual. The lights do not effect my vision, I do wear glasses for nearsightedness. Sometimes at night it is more difficult to see the stars because I already see many stars but I can still see them almost as clearly as other people.

Any ideas? Answer would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-05 08:44:15 · 6 answers · asked by April 2 in Other - Diseases

Every morning I wake up and the inside of my mouth is covered in a gross film, almost like a goo. It covers my entire mouth, and covers my teeth, sometimes lips. Its really disgusting!

Does this have anything to do with the fact that I can't breath through my nose? Its always plugged, but I don't think its with mucus... I blow and nothing comes out.

Ugh what a mess I'm in :P

2007-03-05 08:43:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-03-05 08:43:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I hear they check it with their hands or something like that.
*shivers at the thought*

2007-03-05 08:43:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Anybody ever been to the work out place curves? Whats it like? how much does it cost? and does it work? any information would be great, thanks

2007-03-05 08:42:08 · 2 answers · asked by I love you when you dont suck 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have this white sore on my gum and it is very painful. It kind of looks like a canker sore but I hear canker sores don't appear on your gums, only the cheeks of your mouth. So what could this be?

2007-03-05 08:41:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

This question is for anyone that is a nurse! I have developed a severe itchy scalp, rash on both arms and top part of my legs.Around my middle also.The itch is driving me crazy.I have used a topical anti-itch cream, but does not help.I even tried Calamine Lotion, but that does not relieve the itch.Please any help would be greatly used and appreciated.I have not be able to sleep, due to the constant itch.

2007-03-05 08:40:52 · 4 answers · asked by Marna S 4 in Skin Conditions

I lost a bet and unfortunately I have to kiss someones bare butt. Can I catch anything from this or am I making too big a deal of it? Its only the butt cheek but I mean there might be germs there I don't know about.

2007-03-05 08:39:05 · 8 answers · asked by KoolKatie 1 in Infectious Diseases

If you know how to prevent from snoring, let me know.

2007-03-05 08:38:17 · 16 answers · asked by Smart 2 in Respiratory Diseases

its the second week of lent and i havent drank pop except for once and a while. I havent been feeling good though because my head feels like its going to explode and my throat and stomach hurt is it caffine withdraw or what. please help me it hurts a lot.

2007-03-05 08:37:29 · 15 answers · asked by soccerelmo123 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-05 08:36:36 · 1 answers · asked by phantomloverboitj 1 in Infectious Diseases

and watching what I eat? Thanks!

2007-03-05 08:36:07 · 19 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Diet & Fitness

I know i've been asking alot of these questions...but i am confused

Now most say you can't just exercise and loose weight.
I weigh 115 and dont really need to loose weight but i just had a baby and so my tummy and hips and thighs are jiggly with a few extra inches...

So I want to tighten them, tone them and loose them extra inches...In order to do this do I need to diet...I mean if i just eat health is that ok or do i need to seriously restrict my calories.

And how much exercise should I do every day and how manytimes per week?

What sort of exercises will tone these areas and if i do it every day when can i expect results.

And what about fasting..i got this slim in 6 and it has a two day fast you can do...is fasting a good idea?

People say it is hard to loose that last 5 lbs and that is what my issue is...

We are going on vacation in two weeks and I dont want to look like a jiggly mess in a two peice.

Please help

2007-03-05 08:33:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Ok, so since I woke up this morning (about 6 am), Ihave had pain in my back when i breathe. it's not just if i take a small little breath, it's when i do a lightly deeper inhale. it's bothering me. it's like when my right lung expands i feel pain. (i feel it right in my right lung). i don't know what it is or what to do. does anyone know what this could be?

2007-03-05 08:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by A*n*o*n*y*m*o*u*s 4 in Other - Health

The chair is wooden, non-malleable, rather hard, and approximately 9.67 pounds. If anyone could help me figure this out, as i am rather afraid to sit down at the moment, for fear of the safety of my anus.

2007-03-05 08:33:06 · 1 answers · asked by ljkappas@sbcglobal.net 1 in Injuries

Does whacking off increase your testosterone level, how much and how long... cuz i work out and i thought that whacking off might give a similar effect like taking steroids but natural maybe, y'know wat i mean?

2007-03-05 08:32:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I took 1 Advil Caplet (200mg Ibuprofen) 30 minutes ago and now my headache is gone. I want to start drinking my E&J Brandy now. How much time is required to begin safely drinking after taking one of those? The bottle did not specify.

2007-03-05 08:31:56 · 8 answers · asked by Bmenace 3 in Other - Health

For the past few weeks I have been getting cramps everywhere...toes, back, legs, hips...and i have no idea what is causing it or what to do about it. Any suggestions

2007-03-05 08:31:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

My boyfriend and I have been together for a very long time, and yet I've never seen him fully hard. He constantly tells me I'm the sexiest girl he's ever met, and he really thoroughly enjoys sex, and pretty much always achieves orgasm.

So I know the problem is not psychological, or hopeless......but he never seems to be fully hard. Its what I'd call a "semi" if I had to describe it. Sometimes having sex is very difficult because it takes him a while to initially become erect, and then during sex sometimes he just goes soft. Maybe not completely soft, but too soft to have "successful" intercourse.

He's very embarrassed about it, and feels inadequate. I've never made him feel bad about it, but now, after being together for so long, I'm starting to talk with him about the possibility of Viagra.

He gets very defensive and refuses. I don't understand, because, he's already admitted to me that he's always had this problem.

Will viagra take him from a semi to fully hard?

2007-03-05 08:30:56 · 2 answers · asked by MLRatyahoo 2 in Men's Health

I am on the Weight Watcher's diet and I was wondering if anyone out there knows the points value for venison? Thanks

2007-03-05 08:29:20 · 1 answers · asked by brownigirl 1 in Diet & Fitness