Health - 13 June 2007

2007-06-13 06:14:15 · 17 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Other - Health

I was on 50mg of Sertraline (generic zoloft) for about 6 months, and decided to quit them. My tapering was, to say the least, a half assed attempt. I cut the pills in half for a week, then stopped taking them altogether. Yes, I know this is not recommended. And now, I can see why. I am dizzy, shaky, extremely cranky (like 24/7 PMS), my brain feels foggy, I want to cry...the list goes on. I guess my question is how long can I expect these symptoms to last? And will it get any worse or is this the extent of it? I am going to try Linda Bassets Attacking Anxiety program, which is like a self help Cognitive Behavioral program. I really dont want to be on medication. I dont have anything against it morally, its just that i fel like taking a pill like that, to me, is admitting to myself I cant do it alone. And I refuse to believe that. :) Thanks in advance for the answers, good or bad. :)

2007-06-13 06:13:19 · 1 answers · asked by Jadesun24 1 in Mental Health

im 5'5 and 105 lbs. i think im a normal weight but i can see bones on my chest. does that mean something??

2007-06-13 06:13:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am suffering from thyroid disorder and taking medicines for it also. I am experiencing pain in my joint for more than one year. Plese tell me if this joint pain can be because of the thyroid disorder.

2007-06-13 06:13:00 · 4 answers · asked by nikki 1 in Pain & Pain Management

What do you think?

One sided headache with a throbbing pain that lasts about three days or more (the first being the most painful). A very localized pain that sometimes connects with the neck and eye. It gets worse with movement and efforts.

No nausea, no vomiting, no photophobia, no phonophobia.

I already went to the doc, an on duty doctor, he told me it's possibly a migraine. He said I should see my family doctor to keep track of it and have a more accurate diagnose. He told me that I might be asked to keep a diary about the headaches.

2007-06-13 06:12:48 · 12 answers · asked by mackenzie 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-13 06:09:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-06-13 06:09:41 · 10 answers · asked by Shay 1 in Diet & Fitness

I am 16 and all day i have been experiencing very sharp pain in my left breast and underneath it, which is really scary and uncomfortable. As the day has progressed the sharp pain is constantly there and i have now developed pain and aching in my left shoulder, the top of my left arm and pain in the left side of my neck. I have experienced sharp palpatations in my chest before, but not as bad as today. Will someone please tell me if they have experienced anything like this, also if anyone is a doctor, could you please tell me what this is.Thanks

2007-06-13 06:05:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What is the normal volume per ejaculate? and what's the normal frequency to unload?

2007-06-13 06:05:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

My doctor inserted the Mirena IUD in me about a week ago, at the very end of my last period. I stopped menstrating for two days and now I am bleeding as heavily as if I were again for the past three days.... Does anyone have any idea why? I just needed some insight before I call my doctor.

2007-06-13 06:02:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

n comparison to AIDS, 1,000 cases of hepatitis infection are reported each year among healthcare workers who attribute their illness to occupational exposure.

2007-06-13 06:00:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Hi, I had a root canal done on monday 06/11, and it is 2 days later and my tooth feels af if someone punched me really hard in the mouth. The tooth hurts, it is one of my front teeth. Is this normal and when should I be concerned? I know I had a procedure done and that it will hurt for a few days, but how many days is too many? and how long after the procedure should i get it restored. My dentist told me to come back in 3-4 months. Is this normal or should I go back sooner. This is my first root canal so I am confused.

2007-06-13 05:59:53 · 2 answers · asked by ladyerzulie 1 in Dental

So I went to bed and then woke up with bug bites on my leg and one on my arm.The bites are swollen are letting out puss???AHHHHH!!!

2007-06-13 05:59:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-06-13 05:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I had my second child 6 months ago. I was nursing up until a couple weeks ago, but stopped so that I could start on diet pills because I can't seem to drop any weight. I work out 4-6 days a week for a good 40-50 minutes each time with a pretty intense workout. I try to do mostly cardio to lose fat percentage, and I weight lift about every other day. I cut out caffeine (except for what's in the diet pills), cut out liquor and beer, and pretty much only drink water and occasionally crystal light. I have a good diet- and drink lots and lots of water. I had finally lost a few pounds a couple days into taking the diet pills, and am now back up to almost 10lbs heavier than I was a week and a half ago! What am I doing wrong?! I am so frustrated from trying to be so healthy and working out so much, yet seeing no results. My measurements haven't even changed, so it's not like I seem to be turning fat into muscle. HELP!!!

2007-06-13 05:53:52 · 29 answers · asked by Russell A 1 in Diet & Fitness

I'm sick of going to the opticians every few years only to find that my eyes have got worse!

To be honest i'm actually worried that they'll just keep getting worse and I'm only 21 now!!

i've been looking on the net to find all these exercises etc that claim to improve, if not restore your vision.

One in particular is called rebuild your vision!

Has anyone used this and had any success?!

2007-06-13 05:53:40 · 20 answers · asked by Craig S 2 in Optical

what causes an asthma attack?

2007-06-13 05:49:30 · 13 answers · asked by ice baby 1 in Allergies

i have been a one-pack-a-day smoker since i was 18. i am now 22. i quit smoking about three weeks ago, but lately i've been plagued by toothaches, earaches, and jaw pain. there's no swelling in my jaw, and when i went to see a week after i quit they said that i was just suffering from TMJ. but now (two weeks later) i see a small portion of my inner bottom lip has turned a bright red. it doesn't look patchy per say, but i'm still concerned. it looks as though i may have bitten too hard on that area in my sleep or something. it doesn't hurt and it doesn't bleed, and i've only had it for a day or so. so my question is this: is it possible to be have gotten oral cancer at my age and after only having smoked for four years? i don't drink alcohol at all and i generally have good oral hygiene. thhanks!

2007-06-13 05:41:41 · 7 answers · asked by rexiemercada1984 1 in Cancer

2007-06-13 05:41:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Respiratory Diseases

I applied sunscreen and everything but somehow it wasn't enough. Must have washed off in the water, even though it claimed to be waterproof AND I reapplied!!!

My back/shoulders/chest/face/arms are all sunburned.
It's really painful. And I'm scared because I know that I've just increased my chances of getting skin cancer.

I've done a black tea compress (soaking a towel in black tea and applying it to the area). Currently I am using an aloe vera gel spray called 'Sooth-a-caine', which seems to be relieving a bit of pain.

I'm hoping that by keeping the area moisturized, I will avoid peeling and the burn will just turn into a tan, taking the pain away as well?
True or am I completely wrong?

Can i take pain medications for the sunburn?

Any help will be very appreciated. I don't know much about sunburns, other than the fact that they are not nearly as harmless as most people choose to believe.


PLEASE HELP.

2007-06-13 05:38:49 · 20 answers · asked by :] 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Does it really work? What liquids are good to ingest, to maintain a health diet? I'm fasting in for the next 2 weeks and this is my first time doing this (religious reasons) and I don't want to mess up anything internally....Help

2007-06-13 05:33:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Yesterday I went to the bathroom and noticed there was blood in my stool and also coming out of me not gushing but it was more than I have ever seen before. Today once again when I went to the bathroom it was there. There is blood on the toilet paper, in the toilet, and in the stool. Should I just schedule an appt. or go in now.

2007-06-13 05:33:49 · 9 answers · asked by Carrie Y 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-06-13 05:31:20 · 2 answers · asked by Wally420 2 in Pain & Pain Management

If i eat nothing and drink only v8 vegetable juice, orange juice && water can i lose at least 10 pounds?

2007-06-13 05:30:12 · 7 answers · asked by Jordin H 1 in Diet & Fitness

i started my period yesterday and my husband wants to go to the beach on friday and i dont want to be on my peroid i was just wondering if starting my new pack now will stop my period
? thanks.

2007-06-13 05:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I was 16 yrs old when i first noticed a lump on my left breast. I was too scared to do anything about it so i left it alone. Now Im 18, and I noticed that my left nipple has inverted and it has a tiny little discharge. Is this breast cancer?

2007-06-13 05:27:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I don't smoke or anything or drink. Or chew tobacco so i am sure its not cancer. But It doesn't hurt.But where that spot is there is just this awful bitter taste. Its on the right corner of my tongue could it be from a bad tooth? Or what could it be.

2007-06-13 05:24:43 · 3 answers · asked by K.M. 1 in Dental

I have been going to the gym several times a week and just seem to be stuff and havent lost any more weight.
I'm begining to become discouraged.

2007-06-13 05:24:41 · 4 answers · asked by MONICA 1 in Diet & Fitness

i'm almost 20 years old and i have found a couple of spider veins on my thighs...i have not had any children and i'm not over weight. what causes them? how can i get rid of them or stop them from coming? they arent that noticable yet but i keep finding more, i've counted 4

2007-06-13 05:21:31 · 5 answers · asked by lovely 3 in Women's Health

1 anuerysm was clipped. theother two are going yo be coiled. I am taking Dilantic and nididecal. I need to get his nicotine monky off my back. If I smoke a cigarette will I die? Help.

2007-06-13 05:20:28 · 3 answers · asked by Yolee 1 in Other - Health