Health - 14 March 2007

I'm only 21, have had bad teeth all my life. I'm getting all of them pulled soon and getting dentures. It's really embarassing for me, I feel like I'm unattractive now, and I'm afraid to open my mouth at all! When I get my teeth all pulled and while they're healing, will I have a hard time talking and eating? And when I get my dentures, they have to be taken out every night right? I'm just afraid I won't like the feeling of not having any teeth! Like I said, I'm still young, and I feel so embarassed. How can I make myself feel better about this? Thanks in advance.

2007-03-14 17:34:42 · 6 answers · asked by cherbear12185 1 in Dental

2007-03-14 17:34:27 · 6 answers · asked by anne33khan 2 in Other - Health

My doctor told me i have a slightly enlarged heart. My left ventricle is thickened. I have severe swelling in my legs, feet, and ankles. I have shortness of breath, coughing, overweight. I have a heaviness in my chest, but also suffer from gurd, barretts-esophagus, and acid reflex.

2007-03-14 17:34:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-03-14 17:34:10 · 4 answers · asked by september 2 in Men's Health

2007-03-14 17:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by goddess_forever_001 1 in Other - Health

As of Thursday I will have been lifting weights for seven days.

About a month ago I was 6'1'' and 240lbs, and am 20 years old. I improved my diet and lessened my calorie intake and I'm now 225lbs, but I want to start adding some muscle.

I began lifting with a friend last week on a fixed weight machine called Paramount Fitness or something, he has me doing the following: Curls(With free weights), lats, skullcrushers one day, then benching, military benching, shrugs the next, alternating.

We do what he calls Super sets, which is 3 sets of 20, reducing the weight by 20 lbs at rep 11.

Also, we started playing Tennis and swimming...

Am I doing the right thing to get stronger and faster? I know the Aerobic things like Tennis and Swimming just can't hurt, but I am not so sure on the workout or reps or anything of that nature.

All helpful information will be appreciated.

2007-03-14 17:33:22 · 3 answers · asked by nick o 2 in Diet & Fitness

i read many other similar questions and realized that these pills can be attained from clinical doctors. However, some of them are applicable to other countries like in the U.S..

I'm wondering if this (as in getting the pills ONLY from doctors) is also the same case in Singapore? Are shops like Guardian and Watson selling the pills on the shelves to the public without prescription?

Thanks!

2007-03-14 17:30:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

like whenever i drink super clod water, or bite down on a popscile, my teeth hurt. But what causes sensitvity to cold in some but not others.

2007-03-14 17:29:56 · 2 answers · asked by woah 2 in Dental

trying to lose the pouch before summer. ive been exercising every day and eating nothing but salads and grilled chicken and water for about a month my goal is flat by june how do i do it

2007-03-14 17:29:49 · 10 answers · asked by jazz p 1 in Diet & Fitness

im 20 years old merried male and at times i feel i need help geting it up or keeping it up or sometimes getting a up all the way any pills i can take or any thing i can de besides going to the doctor perferably some thing that works fast

2007-03-14 17:28:17 · 9 answers · asked by mr floppy 3 in Men's Health

2007-03-14 17:27:13 · 6 answers · asked by . 4 in Other - Diseases

is it bad if we don't sleep for 1 or 2 days straight? Why do we have to sleep???

2007-03-14 17:26:43 · 9 answers · asked by bob888 3 in Other - General Health Care

Minus the soda... that I've given up.
I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio 4 days a week and Pilates 2 days a week.
I'm not following any specific kind of diet, just drinking a lot of water, cut out sweets and soda. And paying attention to labels. I know I'd be putting things in my body that isn't good for me... but couldn't I give myself a reward every once in a while or something?? Basically what I"m asking is what kind of impact would it have on my diet?

2007-03-14 17:26:16 · 9 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Diet & Fitness

I am a girl but I seem to have a little extra equipment in a certain area do you know what is wrong with me?

2007-03-14 17:26:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I have heard everything from you are born with it to because you have sinned too much to its from processed foods to its from the hormones in the milk! Why is it so common! If you are going to tell me that it isnt a real disorder, I will beg to differ with you! If you have some helpful info, then I would be greatly appreciative. Has anyone here suffered extreme dibilitating panic, been on meds, and successing found a way to come off? I'm sorry there are sooo many unanswered Q's here.

2007-03-14 17:25:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i was lookin around for products tat might aid me in loosing a couple of pounds really quick. I will be excercising aswell to help the process. would this product work? or do u kno any that might do the trick?

2007-03-14 17:25:18 · 4 answers · asked by snipa 1 in Diet & Fitness

Where can i find a good stretching device that doesn't waste alot of room (perferably portable)?

2007-03-14 17:24:23 · 2 answers · asked by BLACKPEOPLE 1 in Men's Health

2007-03-14 17:23:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I'm a sprinter... and i was wondering which part of my body should i work out?

(quads? Biceps? Abs?) Thanks in advance.

2007-03-14 17:23:17 · 7 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Men's Health

2007-03-14 17:22:58 · 4 answers · asked by bigsexy 1 in Respiratory Diseases

Currently, I have some slight heart problem... Last time was worst and after operation abt 4yrs ago, I'm better now... but it seems get worst... I had an Abration done during the last ops... N when I went for check-up about 2 months ago, docs says I have a 'hole' in my heart... and it may due to my Abration last time... Anyway, I have no proof of it that the abration causes it, so I can't sue the doc who operate for me. Ok. Back to current situation... I'm taking 2 med about 4-5hrs per day. If I dun take it, the heart pain is so pain that I may went into hospital. Docs advise me to go for the ops to cover the 'hole' in my heart, but only have chances of 70% of success. And even success, I still need to be under medication. Only difference is I took 1 med instead of 2, and maybe 6-8hr per day. And the med is less stronger than previous...My question is, is it advisable for me to go for the ops? The med I'm having now cost abt SGD$400++ for per month medication...

2007-03-14 17:21:45 · 1 answers · asked by porridge0000 3 in Heart Diseases

This year I have no roommate, but I will next year. What if she finds out? Would I be forced to go to a psychiatrist at my college campus? Would it go on my record? Also, would the information be kept private from parents?

2007-03-14 17:20:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I am only 5'1, a sophomore..15..and currently 170 lbs..cause of my big bones..

I love the game of basketball!! I am a threat when it comes to shooting three pointers..(really deadly)..I play point..and I am either a pass first shoot second or shoot first pass second guard.....depends who am I playing against..

I jump rope..although I don't really find it helpful..
What should I do to grow taller and be more faster and have more vertical jump.....I need to GROW!!..

I have been just mocked at today for trying to get a rebound over a 5'8-5'9 guy ..but...he said..."look at dis fool...hes trying to jump for a rebound"....and he walks laughing with other people...


Please help! Thanks

2007-03-14 17:20:32 · 8 answers · asked by AznKid123 3 in Diet & Fitness

I have had surgery on my foot to remove two pieces of bone back in September and all went well. But for two months now I have had mild to severe right leg thigh pain. It seems to feel better when I am on it ( I am a retail manager so I am on my feet constantly ) but when I have a chance to rest it will hurt and sometimes it will hurt even if I am on it. It aches, and burns. And is very tender on the inner thigh of the right leg, close to the side of the knee. There is no skin discoloriation or swelling. And sometimes my leg feels week when I walk. I just recently seen my podiatrist and he gave me a referal to see the Physical Therapist to do some kind of Ultrasound. But the appointment isn't until the 19th of March. I just want to ask someone what it could possibly mean (what is wrong with me) Please help. Thanks.

2007-03-14 17:20:27 · 1 answers · asked by skibum_us 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-03-14 17:20:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

Anyone out there who could possibly help me in a water fast for about ten days. I really want to do one, but I need some seriouse support. I normally keep eating....

2007-03-14 17:19:53 · 7 answers · asked by jay 3 in Diet & Fitness

For about six days now I have had the worst runny/stuffy nose, pressure in different spots of my face, dizziness, sore throat (mostly in the morning and night) and have had TONS of constant plegm in my throat. I also think I have a fever and my body feels weak and tired. I am not sure if this could be a sinus infection or something that I should go to the doctor for or if its a normal cold. Any suggestions? I am debating if I should go to the walk-in clinic. If it is an infection do I need antibiotics to get rid of it?

Thanks for the help!

2007-03-14 17:18:19 · 8 answers · asked by sexiblnde 2 in Respiratory Diseases

2007-03-14 17:15:40 · 3 answers · asked by lisa s 1 in Other - Health

Would 'trying out' the birth control patch ortho evra for 24 hours and then removing it off the skin cause you to have a period 5 days later? Can you obsorb that much hormones that quick to start or could this be an actual real period?
I typically do not have periods without the help of provera. I'm no longer taking it because the provera seems to have stopped. My doctor told me I could try bcpatch but I did and didn't like it so I took it off. I am not trying a natural herb called vitex and wasnt sure if mabye that helped? I just want to have a regular period and ovulate.

2007-03-14 17:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

- cut my diet in a half, only eat half of what i usually do
-no more fast food or soda AT ALL
-excersise for 30-45 minutes a day (cardio)
-i'm 19 and dont have much to lose anyways (if that matters)

2007-03-14 17:14:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness