Health - 3 May 2007

Before I start, I know I am only asking for advice from the Yahoo Answers community and am not going to base my actions soley on the answers. But was hoping to get a little outlook on the situation, before I go for my doctors check-up 6 days from today.
I bought a blood sugar monitor; I checked my levels the first time, hours after dinner but shortly after eating a small sweet (157)...checked it the next morning before anything to eat (104)...checked it approx. 6 pm that day, after working in yard for 5 hrs. (96)....checked it today before dinner (110)...for dinner I had 2 hotdogs and a handful of Doritos and about 2 hrs later I ate 2 small pecan twirls and got a reading of (215). What do you think these readings would tell me about; is it close to diabetic or far from it. Are these readings normal or worthy of being checked for any type of diabetes? Adult male-age 41-205 lbs-5 ft 10 in.

2007-05-03 15:43:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I noticed that everytime I drink water, whenever I swallow it, I feel lightheaded for a split second. I ask other people if it happens to them and their reply is always like "...? no? you're weird" but I'm really curious as to why this happens to me.

I tried looking it up a while ago but I couldn't find any answers on google, so I want to see if any of you guys have any explanations. I hope so :/

2007-05-03 15:41:28 · 5 answers · asked by Stephanie 1 in Other - Health

I asked this question before but it was outdated. I was holding a piece of sheet rock from a wall( Yea, my school is a piece of crap) and my friend punched through it. It broke and I felt my thumb crack backwards. For two days, the pain was at the base of my thumb and where my thumb connects to the palm. It was managable but it still hurt. I couldn't move my thumb down all the way too.

However earlier I pushed down on the base with pain and cracked it. After 5 seconds, I could slowly move thumb to my palm and I basicly was pain-free.

What the hell happend here?

2007-05-03 15:40:49 · 6 answers · asked by deangelo8792 2 in Other - Health

i want to kno how much weight will i lose if i eat nuthing for7 days??? thts all i want to know is how much weight and i drink nothing but water im on my first day now.

2007-05-03 15:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by godswordstands4ever 1 in Diet & Fitness

I was running on the treadmill (like I always do), and about 20 minutes into my run my right knee started hurting all of a sudden and reeaalllly badly! I had to stop my exercizing, it was so painful. I was just running on the treadmill, facing forward and going at a normal pace (5mph), and I hadn't made any sudden movements or anything like that; I don't understand why it happened! It happened yesterday morning, and it still hurts, but mostly only when I walk or sit with my knee bent. I've tried ibuprofen, aleve, icy hot, putting ice packs on it, etc., but it still hurts. I took the day off exercizing today, thinking that it would be better by tomorrow and I could start again, but it still hurts and I know I won't be able to exercize tomorrow. What do you think is wrong with my knee???? What can I do to make it better?? Will it heal on its own or do I have to call my doctor? Please help me!!!

2007-05-03 15:38:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-05-03 15:38:36 · 1 answers · asked by bratt b 2 in Skin Conditions

Every night for the past couple of years, before I get to sleep I have these disturbing nightmares, often worse than any horror movie but always personal. Something dreadful is always happening to me or my family including the dog. Is this common and should I seek professional help?

2007-05-03 15:37:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

since it helps you everywhere from abs to arm to your shoulder..does it stunt your growth or is it safe to do it..becuz i have an ab roller and i can do 5 sets of 20 and it strength me ..and i have a growth problem..i'm 5'2 n thats short for a 16 year old boy...do u think an ab roller will stunt my growth...my friend told me that it will make your ab like longer

2007-05-03 15:32:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-03 15:29:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I've started really concentrating on exersize & I want to do it right. From what I can tell the body can only build when in an anabolic state, and can only shrink when in a catabolic state, correct?

Some articles say that you should build muscle and lose weight at the same time. They advice a high calorie hi protein diet, heavy weight lifting and aerobic excersize.

Others say that since your body can only effectively do one or the other, you should concentrate. to first focus on weight loss with a low calorie diet, lots of aerobic excersize, and weight lifting to maintain muscle mass and develop lean muscles, then once you are where you want to be weight wise, switch to the high calorie high protein diet to build muscle.

Any advice on which routine would be best?

Question two: if the latter routine is best, should protein supplements (I have one called muscle milk) be taken during the weight loss period, or should I put that off until the bulk up period? Thanks.

2007-05-03 15:29:09 · 7 answers · asked by riplikash 2 in Diet & Fitness

I was wondering if that slows down your metabolism. I have this big club/concert party to go to in 2 weeks and I wanna look good and I don't know. I wanna lose atleast 6 pounds by then. Please, someone help me, I'm getting so desperate.

2007-05-03 15:28:15 · 8 answers · asked by eurobarbiiex3 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-03 15:26:58 · 1 answers · asked by mona v 2 in Women's Health

How do i speed up my metabolism again? I used to have really fast metabolism, but i got lazy and ate nothing but junk food and quit my swim team, so i've gotten quite fat and i always feel tired. Before i could eat like 3 big macs a day and have no change on my body. I used to have it, so i'm guessing all the fast food i ate did something, so what cna i do to get it back>

2007-05-03 15:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by kirklandtp 1 in Diet & Fitness

I have recently lacerated the tissue that connects my lower lip to my gums in a fight and am wondering why i cannot have anything acidic in my mouth? Is it because it will dissolve the stitches or that it will infect my laceration?

2007-05-03 15:24:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

thankyou!

2007-05-03 15:22:31 · 1 answers · asked by divinemadness 4 in Diet & Fitness

are there companies or practices that offer financing for major dental work? Being a single mom, ive negleted my teeth because the money for the dental work just wasnt available

2007-05-03 15:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by sportymomma 2 in Dental

I have cervical and lumbar DDD. I have had an xray of my thorasic spine that wasn't too remarkable. I went to PT and the therapist said my rib ends were cemented into my spine. There was almost no movement where there should be. What does this mean as far as what conditions may be present. The pain is primarily constant and varies in intensity only. Movement doesn't seem to change how it feels. It is a constant ache. Both sides of the spine, just below the bottom of my shoulder blades. It moves out horizontally to the sides I have had it hurt or grab as far as my sides but it usually stays approx 2 to 4 inches from the spine.

2007-05-03 15:19:55 · 3 answers · asked by christine a 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-03 15:12:10 · 4 answers · asked by candice 1 in Alternative Medicine

do any one know anything about depression and anziety? pleas let me know. and what drugs are best.

2007-05-03 15:11:06 · 14 answers · asked by lilred 1 in Mental Health

I'm female, current weight is 256 I am cutting back calories and portions, plus eating healthier foods. I have been getting on the treadmill 3 x a day for 20-25 minutes between 2.3 and 2.6 mph with 0% incline.
How much weight do you think I will lose per month?
Thanks,
Heather

2007-05-03 15:07:17 · 17 answers · asked by heathershaunessy 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-05-03 15:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Is it ok to add more milk to a protein shake beacuse i dont like the taste of the one i have. Its whey iso banana berry burst from gnc.

2007-05-03 15:01:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am 15 year old.I way 125 and can only bench 90-95 pounds. I m aiming to bench 130 or more by the end of summer. I work out 3-4 times a week and give myself 48hours of rest.How many rep and set should i do while benching. Any other tips??

2007-05-03 14:59:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I hear that different aromatherapy scents are good for different things such as migraines, sinus infection's ect. And I am wondering if there is a website that would describe what scents, essential oil's are good for what thing's/illness's? Thank you very much.

2007-05-03 14:59:10 · 2 answers · asked by jrealitytv 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-03 14:54:30 · 10 answers · asked by Spyker 3 in Men's Health

since we moved to hawaii, aparently the weather change and watter has made my girlfriends face extremly dry and sensitive it doesnt matter what she uses it burns even dermatologist prescription creams it makes her face get really red and she has to wash it off.

her skin used to be so beautifull and all the sudden now its constantly peeling off around her mouth, cheeks and nose.. she has tried pure vitamin c from the body shop, pangea organic's egyptian fennel and italian red mandarin, kiss my facePeaches and creme 8% alpha hydroxy, aloa vera, sesame oil from neutrogena, and pure vitamin E.


please recomend me something organic or natural...

2007-05-03 14:52:18 · 6 answers · asked by iday_iday 3 in Skin Conditions

2007-05-03 14:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I masturbate 3 to 5 times daily on top of having intercourse twice daily.is this normal or should i seek help?

2007-05-03 14:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by Marsh 1 in Men's Health

2007-05-03 14:48:34 · 10 answers · asked by RL700 1 in STDs

2007-05-03 14:45:26 · 5 answers · asked by Kent D 1 in Dental