Health - 6 March 2007

what are the merits and drawbacks of health marketing?

2007-03-06 21:04:07 · 1 answers · asked by aryan c 1 in Other - Health

I have two VERY RARE neuro-vascular disorders, leaving me disabled. My husband is the only one working (obviously), so money is incredibly tight. In fact, my prescriptions (16 of them a month!!) adds up to $1395.00!! Not to mention all the OTHER bills! I am desperate for some guidance...we seriously need help! (And yes, I DO have Health Insurance, but it is not a very good one due to having several "pre-existing" conditions, and the prescription part of it is a JOKE! I do NOT qualify for most of the "prescription assistance" programs BECAUSE I have insurance with prescription coverage (despite the fact the coverage SUCKS!).
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY need help...PLEASE shoot me a note if you have any suggestions!!
~Blessed Be~

2007-03-06 21:03:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Just wanting to know what i should work on for a hike. We will over 5 days be walking for 4 hours or so a day carrying backpacks with 5 days supply of food, tents, clothes, shoes etc (heavy). Should i do lots of workouts like running and jogging (stamina) or should i focus on weights (strength) to get me ready for the trip? Thanks.

2007-03-06 21:03:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

seriously. i feel like i am going insane. help. what do i do?

2007-03-06 21:01:08 · 22 answers · asked by Hard Doodle 1 in Mental Health

My boyf is neurotic and he is driving me nuts too. This is no joke anymore. He goes to A+E with the slightest of bumps thinking he has cancer, he had flakes on his scalp and he presented to A+E thinking he had scalp cancer, he had dandruf! He is very sensitive to voice tones and if he thinks people dont sound happy when he calls them, he gets very upset and panicky thinking they dont like him. He is obsessive about certain things such as always having to have diet coke around him, he drinks 5 litres a day! When he has bad dreams he is troubled by them all day and heaven help if they are about me ! he is getting worse, any advice? I know this sounds cuckoo, he is an artist and I think that explains some of it

2007-03-06 20:59:06 · 4 answers · asked by Abigail 3 in Mental Health

Is this a problem being exposed to chicken pocks if you are only 3 months old?

2007-03-06 20:56:16 · 6 answers · asked by Lord Onion 4 in Other - Health

2007-03-06 20:56:00 · 3 answers · asked by crazyconnie00 1 in Women's Health

Practice started this week, and i stupidly landed on the corner of a coffee table, yeah sounds stupid. But i have a bruise on my heel and it needs to go, ASAP. I can't put pressure on it, how do i get rid of a bruise on such an awkward place??

2007-03-06 20:52:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Im tired of eating 3600 calories per day. help me out guys!

2007-03-06 20:51:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i get up early every morning at around 4:30am.as i have lots of household work.i dont go for job.iam a housewife.i have to take care f 2old ppl at home.i have been doing like his for a very long time now.almost 2yrs.but for the last one month i have noticing that i sleep a lot.when ever i get a chance i sleep immediatley.and that small nap makes me more tired and i dont feel likegetting up i feel like sleeping for some more time.i sleep at 10:00 in the night.suddenly i feel like sleeping at 7:00 or 8:00 in the night.
why is this so.(iam not pregnant)...pls help me is this a major problem...

2007-03-06 20:50:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i am wondering? is there something called people obsession? i am quite obsessive and take medication. whenever i break up with a girl it takes me forever to get over her. thats why avoid dating. i struggle to see like any other girls besides the ex. i keep thinking about her over and over again a year later. on the ocd side, i struggle to change routines and my thinking. is this a variety of ocd?

2007-03-06 20:49:49 · 2 answers · asked by K S 1 in Mental Health

2007-03-06 20:48:14 · 4 answers · asked by vincy_taboo 1 in Other - Diseases

If I run 2 miles every morning, at a 15 minute pace....how many calories will I burn? Is there a website that can help calculate this for me??

2007-03-06 20:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by matuszak24 2 in Diet & Fitness

Ok every sense I hit puberty I have had white stuff come out for my private area. Now that I'm getting older and trying to have a kid it is getting worse. I went to the health department and they said that nothing was wrong with me when they did a pap smear and drew blood. I've been told a few different storys about the problem. First one is I've heard that it is a infection, second is that is when I'm suspose to be ovulating. Well I know that the second can't be right because there is no way that you can ovulate all the time is there? Me and my fiance are getting married in June and we want to have a kid for when we are married. We have tried before but I've never got pregnant. Could the white stuff mean that I can't have kids? :(
Please serious answers only this has got me so sad and my fiance because no one can tell us the answer. Unless you can go to a doctor and they tell you I think..

2007-03-06 20:42:16 · 4 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3 in Women's Health

i am having blood tests done in a couple of days to try and find out why i have it. i just thought it was because i have heavy periods. but i have been feeling not quite right for the past few months. could anaemia be the cause?

2007-03-06 20:40:55 · 9 answers · asked by rachealuk 5 in Other - Diseases

2007-03-06 20:40:28 · 5 answers · asked by ogg08 5 in Diet & Fitness

2007-03-06 20:40:21 · 6 answers · asked by shanthi r 2 in Alternative Medicine

Why are foods that are really good for you so expensive?? Not everyone can afford the good and healthiest foods. Why are the foods with the national heart foundation tick the most expensive in the supermarket?
It doesnt make sense to me that everyone is saying how bad obesity levels are and its getting worse when they are not even considering one of the most important factors.
Dont you think if healthy foods were more accessible and cheaper than more people would be inclined to consume these??
What are your opinions?

2007-03-06 20:39:57 · 7 answers · asked by yahoooooooooo 3 in Diet & Fitness

Usually only when I'm tired my skin itches and where I scratch raised red lines appear, sometimes bumps. It disappears within half an hour or so, is not dry and the skin recovers completely.

It can appear anywhere on my body, though most common is shoulders and thighs and back. Could this be something to do with the pill? I have been on it (microgynon) for a year, but this only appeared about 4 months ago. It isn't my washing powder, and I don't eat much dairy. I haven't changed my diet drastically either???!

2007-03-06 20:39:50 · 9 answers · asked by TeeVee 2 in Skin Conditions

I’ve always wondered this. What do people who have always been blind visualize and dream about? Do they see colour, cause that’s not a concept you can explain to person. A bit of a weird question but would really like to hear your answers. Thanx

2007-03-06 20:36:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-03-06 20:35:19 · 6 answers · asked by dabbit 3 in Other - Diseases

2007-03-06 20:34:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I ve usually have a regular menstrual cycle, it comes every month. However since December , my period did not come.Im 22 years old and recently i did have a medical scare but thank God there was nothing really serious that needs any actions.Anyways during December till now, i went through a CT scan, X-Ray , Ultrasound and TB test. I also took a 3 week course of malaria pills because i had to go to the jungle.Does anyone know if any of these procedures could have affected my menstrual cycle?im quite worried about this issue.My mom said if after three months and i dont get my period i might have to see the doctor again..My results for my ovaries are all normal in the CT scan.Thank you for your help. I also did not have sex so im not pregnant at all.

2007-03-06 20:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by GIna 2 in Women's Health

i am 21 yrs old, i have always had irreregular periods,but I havent had a period since july "06"!,ive went to take pregnancy tests after tests and all came back negitive even the one of the blood test...so i really dont know whats going on and on top of that i think im getting depressed over it.Right now i dont have insurance so i need some help!!!!

2007-03-06 20:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by ♥TTC #2♥ 2 in Women's Health

I took 12 pills of some blood pressure medicine, iam tired of life. Now i see things i hear things and i cant even stand on my feet. i feel nauseous, other than smart *** comments whats the best thing to do to get rid of the nauseous?

2007-03-06 20:28:19 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Men's Health

is it time off sick? I am in England.

2007-03-06 20:28:18 · 10 answers · asked by Boney 2 in Other - Health

I ve usually have a regular menstrual cycle, it comes every month. However since December , my period did not come.Im 22 years old and recently i did have a medical scare but thank God there was nothing really serious that needs any actions.Anyways during December till now, i went through a CT scan, X-Ray , Ultrasound and TB test. I also took a 3 week course of malaria pills because i had to go to the jungle.Does anyone know if any of these procedures could have affected my menstrual cycle?im quite worried about this issue.My mom said if after three months and i dont get my period i might have to see the doctor again..My results for my ovaries are all normal in the CT scan.Thank you for your help. I also did not have sex so im not pregnant at all.

2007-03-06 20:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by GIna 2 in Women's Health

I've been using pads for years, but it's getting to be a pain. But I'm bervous about using tampons. What are the pros and cons of switching? Any tips? And when you insert a tampon, do you break the hymen (or whatever it's called)?

2007-03-06 20:26:43 · 10 answers · asked by Soccer Lover 3 in Women's Health

I'm on the Depo shot and they told me I would have some bleeding here and there, but I've had a steady period for almost a month! I tried calling my Dr. but I spoke with her assistant about 4 days ago and she said it's normal to have some bleeding, was very short on the phone with me and hung up. I know I need to get a new Dr. but I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this and what they were told by their Drs. Thanks for your time.

2007-03-06 20:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by absolut_nixter 3 in Women's Health

How did you feel?

Thanks.

2007-03-06 20:24:07 · 7 answers · asked by Naomi 1 in Diet & Fitness