Health - 16 March 2007

I have had Gastroesophageal reflux disease for about 15 years and have taken zantac and prilosec both with good results. I am wondering which is less damaging to your liver and other organs. I do drink beer often and I am a smoker. The hernia isn't bad enough to have surgery yet and until it is I am going to just address the symptoms. Thanks.

2007-03-16 06:51:24 · 8 answers · asked by Jeremy S 2 in Other - Health

2007-03-16 06:51:24 · 1 answers · asked by sexy-latina 2 in Diet & Fitness

i have been working out for 20-60 minutes a day for the past 3 months. i haven't shed a crap load of weight but its comming off slowly. when doing the treadmill, i do intervals of fast pace walking and some jogging/slow running. i am a bit heavy so being able to do that amazes people and i don't get so out of breathe that i can't keep a conversation going. i also have been eating things like heatlhy start cereals and oatmeal for breakfast with a piece of fruit and lean cuisines and salads for lunch and no i don't use a lot if any dressing, i find that the vegetables give the salad alot of flavor, so no dressing still taste good. i don't put bacon bits or croutons either, just veggies and one hard boiled egg. i haven't been eating great with dinner but i've been incoporating a salad and water with what ever i end up eating and i portion control it, i really need help with that! so does this sound like i'm doing alright with trying to lose some weight and get healthy? oh and i do calorie

2007-03-16 06:50:19 · 5 answers · asked by Deb M 3 in Diet & Fitness

I was sitting in class, and I farted. It didn't go behind me like out of my butt, but it went upward. I farted up through my crotch. IT HURT!

Am I still a virgin?

2007-03-16 06:50:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

If I did 500 crunches a day for 2 weeks do you think it would shape my sides and my stomache better? if not, what are some ways I could?And how long?

2007-03-16 06:49:49 · 3 answers · asked by Kayli (: 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-03-16 06:49:06 · 2 answers · asked by camt4ever 2 in Other - Health

tested for STDs

2007-03-16 06:48:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i have asthma as well. it hurts in my back and in my chest around my ribs when i breath. it used to be occasional but for anout 6 weeks now it's been constant. i had bronchitis about a month ago. maybe it's something to do with that. im hurting i need help

2007-03-16 06:47:43 · 3 answers · asked by sam c 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I have been married for 3 yrs. I love my husband to death, only his mother is the one i cant stand. she works with handicapped people and brings them around me and my kids. the one guy trys to fondle me when shes not looking. I am soo tired of it. I told her not to bring them around but she insists I stay in a seperate room when hes over. she threatens the other grandparents she will sue for grandparents rights if they dont let her see the other grandchild-my brother in laws baby. she talks about our money to strangers, and braggs how great my husband is,,, NOT me. im just raising 4 kids. i have NO backbone.:( she tells me im to stay home and take care of babies. She never raised hers! she drinks and gets delusional. how do i end this? whenever she shows up (everyday) I get this Hate feeling. I just feel like my life is controlled by her. Im affraid to tell her things due to her input and my soul being crushed. she bad talks my mom and tells everyone shes more of a mother than my own

2007-03-16 06:47:03 · 8 answers · asked by thumbalinapink 1 in Women's Health

my father, age 60, is hypertensive and has high serum cholesterol levels. we cant afford to go to the doctor again. i am worried that if these problems will not be controlled, he will be at risk for stroke. i've read that aspirin is an anticoagulant which is a prophylaxis for stroke. what dose does my father has to take everyday? thank you very much.

2007-03-16 06:46:50 · 4 answers · asked by K 1 in Heart Diseases

I live with my parents. i wanna to lose some waith (about 15-20pounds)but my family live very unhealthy, and around me is all the time chocolate and all that unhealthy food.

so how can i be on a diet with all that around me?

2007-03-16 06:46:18 · 2 answers · asked by marie 2 in Diet & Fitness

I have anxiety disorder and paranoia alot of the time what should I do?

2007-03-16 06:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by Patrick 2 in Mental Health

I tried not eating but I need fast results; I'm going with my class to Schlitterbahn.

2007-03-16 06:45:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i have been doing this counting calorie thing, which has been working good thus far. i have also been working out daily, about 20 minutes right now which is what my doctor told me to start with because i'm a bit heavy. i do a little treadmill work and some dvd work and i'm actually loving it and i'm going to strive for about 50 minutes today. i've done a 20 minute treadill workout and i'm going to do a dvd for 30 minutes. and have been eating salads for lunch along with water or half a small packet of crystal light to my water but i don't have gas on (which is odd i know but were in the process of fixing it) which means i can't really cook, so i was thinking do subways healthy sandwhichs keep you healthy eating going if you eat them? of course on whole wheat bread. but are they true?

2007-03-16 06:45:10 · 9 answers · asked by Deb M 3 in Diet & Fitness

My pinky and ring finger on my left hand is numb. So is the palm of my hand, but only the part that is below the numb fingers. It's been numb for about 20 minutes. Any idea what might be causing this? My wrist feels a little bit numb too.

I didn't do anything to it.

2007-03-16 06:44:08 · 12 answers · asked by zil28ennov 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-16 06:44:07 · 3 answers · asked by william_1991@sbcglobal.net 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-03-16 06:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by Peter H 1 in Other - Health

plz tell me the signs for being pregnant i cant be i nor my hubby are ready its only 11 day late

2007-03-16 06:42:19 · 10 answers · asked by honey 2 in Women's Health

I have really bad acne, so I would like to take Accutane to clear my acne. I have already been prescribed the medication by my dermatologist but I also have to take Yasmin, a birth control medication while taking Accutane. Strong Med; High Risk for Birth Defects, etc. BUT....I am also very overweight and a friend of mine was prescribed Topamax to help her with weight loss, shes lost 72 pounds using this?!!? (it was not prescribed to her b/c seizures or migraines). I know that it is okay to take Yasmin & Accutane together. Also that its okay to take Yasmin & Topamax together b/c my friend does. But I am not sure of the interaction between all three medications at the same time. Can anyone tell me if I can take all three medications at the same time? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help

2007-03-16 06:41:46 · 31 answers · asked by AshAsh 1 in Women's Health

i bought this yesterday and i just started taking it this morning, so far i had not had the urge to go to the bathroom is it normal to feel that way for the first day? i have been drinking water all morning but also what should i be eating, does that have an affect on it?

2007-03-16 06:41:02 · 1 answers · asked by Loly06 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-03-16 06:40:50 · 10 answers · asked by Chase L 1 in Men's Health

I am 35 weeks pregnant and have really dry heals.I've soaked in oatmeal, used vaseline and cetaphil, but they still keep me up at night taking away my last hours of sleep that i have left before the baby comes.They burn like if I have a sun burn.

2007-03-16 06:40:36 · 9 answers · asked by other shoes 2 in Skin Conditions

in the last week i have noticed that behind my belly button there is a hard lumpy thing on the inside of my stomach right behind my beely button. when i put my finger in my belly button i can feel the lump, it is kind of like a weird hard lump and its really sore. even if just touch my lower stomach. when i run or jump its is discomfortable too.(i am 16)

2007-03-16 06:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by DuBtZZ 2 in Other - Health

I have 3 weeks until my hols and would love to lose 1 stone before I go.

Any tips ?

2007-03-16 06:40:17 · 35 answers · asked by cavviecath 3 in Diet & Fitness

we were bought this as a present,but we dont have the space.also we are both gym members.it was 700 quid,reduced to 350 in jan sales.we also took out extra 4 years elec&mech cover worth 50 quid.it has a 1.75 motor,3 preset settings,14 kph top speed and adjustable incline.do you think 250 is a fair price?

2007-03-16 06:39:00 · 4 answers · asked by yanto1 2 in Diet & Fitness

I feel a really heavy pressure down there on my cervix and it is painfull at times.I also noticed a really heavy discharge that is whitesh yellow and slimy like snot. I have also beed getting a mirror and looking down there and It is swollen and looks like my insides are biger and deformed. The discharge is really steadyilly come'n out .I am nervous and I have not gone to the doctor cuz I am waiting for my medicaide to come through but they dint seem to want to help me. I just dont know what the problem could be.This is my 3 child.My 1 child was born 3 weeks early and my second was enduced 2 weeks early. P lease give me some advice if you can.

2007-03-16 06:38:49 · 1 answers · asked by courtney p 1 in Women's Health

his eyes are very painful and it feels as if there's sand in it. Do you know of any first aid to relieve his pain and possibly save his eyes from permanent damage?

2007-03-16 06:37:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

seriously why

2007-03-16 06:36:52 · 2 answers · asked by Jesse N 2 in Men's Health

I need to get some diet plans to lose 10 pounds in two weeks

2007-03-16 06:36:13 · 39 answers · asked by pbymw 1 in Diet & Fitness

I am now getting concerned. There is no doubt that her calorie intake is much higher than her outtake. She is a great girl, but is now looked upon different as her weight grows. She has a five year old son, good family support, but cannot seem to take the initiative to do anything about this. She seems confident in her own skin, but complains about not feeling well all the time, which puts her in the horizontal 'mode'..she works a couple of days a week, takes her boy to his functions, does moderate housework and cooking, but has no further ambition...HELP!

2007-03-16 06:36:10 · 15 answers · asked by basport_2000 5 in Diet & Fitness