Health - 30 June 2007

Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction is the SSRI-induced drastic and permanent loss of capacity for physical sexual sensation, without any substantial loss in mechanical sexual functioning. Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction can be abbreviated as PSSD. The symptoms of PSSD strongly contrast with those of depression-induced sexual dysfunction.

For anyone that doesn't know, SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. They include drugs such as fluoxetine (prozac), paroxetine (paxil), and sertraline (zoloft).

PSSD only afflicts a relatively small fraction of people that take SSRIs. In particular, it afflicts people that have innately low serotonin, because SSRIs damage and kill sexual neurons by chronic depletion of serotonin from said neurons. People with innately low serotonin have neurons that can not sustain that depletion. People with innately low serotonin largely include introverts and serious people.

So, have you heard of post-ssri sexual dysfunction before now? If so, how much have you known about it before now? Do you have PSSD, or know anyone that has PSSD?

2007-06-30 07:56:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

This is a very complex situation.Thanks to everyone on here, yesterday I discovered I suffer from mild depression. But I'm not sure if it's involved in this new problem. Well, not so much new as it is coming to my awareness. I've been very stressed lately. I've always been stressed my whole life; it was just natural. But now it's out of cotnrol. I can't sleep, I've been overeating and gained a few pounds, and I find myself sinking lower into my depression with the weight of the world on my shoulders. I'm not too busy, or anything. I just want to do something productive with my summer (like outdoor hiking or running, but I can't with my asthma) and I can't seem to find the right circumstances to do it. There's always something wrong in my life. I want to relax, but I feel if I take a day off then I'm letting everyone down and that if I don't ride my horse one day, or if I try to take a nap or take some general time off, then I just have that much more work to do. Help! I'm on overload!

2007-06-30 07:50:13 · 8 answers · asked by remotelyxuncontrolled 1 in Mental Health

I work for a callcenter so I have to talk for several hours a day - I caught my husband's cold / flu about 3 weeks ago and all other symptoms went away, except for this cough - it won't go away and I don't want to take cough medicine because, even if the bottle says it's non-drowsy it always makes me sleepy. Someone told me to take a tablespoon of honey right before starting work becuz the honey will coat my throat and prevent me from coughing. I just tried it and the honey made it worse. Anybody now of a sure method that will stop my cough for at least a couple of hours? Just wanted to mention that I've made an appointment to see a doctor but it won't be until July 9th so I need something for in the meantime. Please help I need to be able to work.

2007-06-30 07:48:19 · 8 answers · asked by newmommie 1 in Alternative Medicine

so i dont know why but ive had my period for just about 2 and a half weeks. this has never happened to me before im on birth control pills. ive been having these bad abdominal cramps that hurt real bad. feels like someone is stabbing me. Worst pain ive ever esperienced. And I threw up once before because of it. And when I woke up this moning to urinate blood came out with my urine.

Could this be a result from drinking too much??? could I be having a misscariage? what could be going on??? im scared.
I would go see a doctor but i dont want to get charged an arm adn a leg.

2007-06-30 07:47:37 · 6 answers · asked by blah blah 5 in Women's Health

i have had this really bad pain in my lower abdomen it hurts near the belly button and it hurts in the middle under my belly button a bit on the right it doesn't really hurt it feels quite heavy and sore my constipation has gone away i have diarhea but its not that bad i drink lots of water my muscles ache a bit i have no vomiting a bit of nausea i have no loss of apetite and no fever. i went to the doctors they cheked my urine and the doctor felt mii stomach as well and said thats its could be a urine infection and they gave me antibiotics but it still hurts a bit not as bad as it was though

2007-06-30 07:45:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I'm 5'4 and I weight 175lb. I've tried everything. I just want give up. two years old I use weight 125lb. I just want be thin again. help!!!!!!!!

2007-06-30 07:43:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-06-30 07:36:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-30 07:28:30 · 6 answers · asked by angelakygr 1 in Diet & Fitness

ive only got 2 shots of depo so far i do have my period but everytime i get my period i have adominal pain & having to use the bathroom for #1 & #2 all the time..is there sumthin wrong??

2007-06-30 07:28:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

At the moment im 120 pounds, I wanna drop from a 8/10 to a 6/8

I know its not healthy

But I wanna know how long I would have to do it for, just incase I went over and became really unhealthy


no silly answers please

2007-06-30 07:25:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

ive been getting dizzy spells every 6 weeks or so since xmas nothing major just when washing up or looking at things close up.
It's been over 3 years since i got them done.

2007-06-30 07:22:27 · 10 answers · asked by ஐ♥Nikki♥ஐ 3 in Optical

well i was just curious if there are any foods that can help you grow, or can help you burn fat..
because my little sister needs it..because shes 15 in a half..
and shes hasnt been growing since last summer..i think.
and she also wants to know what kinds of food may help you burn fat...

thank you.

<333

2007-06-30 07:16:56 · 11 answers · asked by Alessandra 2 in Diet & Fitness

There seems to be a lot of buzz lately about "anti-inflammatory" foods. What's so good about them?

2007-06-30 07:08:40 · 3 answers · asked by Matt3471 3 in Alternative Medicine

I have recently started getting alot of spots and was thinking of taking evening primrose. I was wondering would this actually help in getting rid of them. Anyone else tried taking it for acne etc...

2007-06-30 07:07:56 · 7 answers · asked by flamegirl 2 in Skin Conditions

lose water weight?? or is water weight lost through lack of sufficient amounts of water?

2007-06-30 06:50:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Ok i eat right
i dont eat fat foods
i drink lots of water
i run everyday for a long time.
its been a motnh i been doing this and nothing much has change, just a little but I WANT to loose alot!!!!!!!!
any tips
that i can really PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT!!!!
please help i want to loose alot of weight
BUT I DONT WANT TO GAIN MUSLCE I WANT TO BE REALLY THIN LIKE AN EMO BOY THIN.
WHEN I GET MUSCLE I GET THICKER AND I DONT WANT THAT.



when i was young i was really thin then..i ate fat foods and i gain alot of weight i reach up to 189 pounds then i lost weight and then now im 157 , i use to be 146 but i grew taller.

SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
I WANT TO LOOSE LOTS OF POUNDS! <:D

2007-06-30 06:48:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-06-30 06:44:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

i had my period very light for 2 weeks so light i didnt need a pad!! ive been having sharp pains that come and go right below my abdomen and to the left side... now should i see a gyno? or a regular doctor??

2007-06-30 06:37:18 · 10 answers · asked by shawtii 1 in Women's Health

Social Security says my husband makes too much money. Not so! He brings in only $250.00 weekly. I draw $554.00 monthly disability from the State of Oklahoma. Social Security says I can draw only $252.00 right now in SSI. I am only 64 and cannot draw full SS until I am 66 1/2 years old. If I accept the $252.00 it is for life. Anyone have any experience on this same subjects? My disabilty monthly checks will expire when I am 65. I am considering an attorney who specializes in Social Security denials.

2007-06-30 06:35:20 · 4 answers · asked by Betty Boop 2 in Other - Diseases

OTHER THAN A HEART ATTACK...what kinds of things could cause left sided chest discomfort? Like around the breast, and in the rib area, and a burning in the shoulder blade?

Please, do NOT say Heart attack...I asked OTHER THAN A HEART ATTACK...what other things could cause this.

It has been going on for around 2 months now, give or take a week. I have been to the doctor and am currently waiting test results, that I should be getting Monday, so I am looking for ideas now of what could be going on.

I am 26 year old female. QUit smoking around 2 months and 3 weeks ago. Having chest soreness, and discomfort, along with some panic attacks. Occassional shortness of breath, but it isn't bad. Never lasts longer than a minute or two. Doesn't happen often. The chest soreness is there almost all the time. Activity does not increase it, infact, often times, activity helps it.

Any suggestions would be appriciated!

Thanks.

Please don't say go to dr. ALready went.

2007-06-30 06:28:49 · 11 answers · asked by Tammy 4 in Heart Diseases

2007-06-30 06:28:29 · 3 answers · asked by Fat Nick 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have this black thing in my tooth, it doesn't hurt, is it to late to get it filled?

2007-06-30 06:28:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

2007-06-30 06:27:56 · 12 answers · asked by mansiho 1 in Diet & Fitness

im getting my teeth taken out in a week cuz im gettin braces.why do they take ur teeth out?my brother has teeth that stick out and he said hes not getting his teeth taken out!does every condition need their teeth taken out?after i take my braces out will my other teeth go into the place where i had my teeth taken out?im really curious and i really dont want to take them out..i guess i just want to if i want to have perfect teeth!

2007-06-30 06:27:46 · 13 answers · asked by island eyes :) 2 in Dental

I figure if I eat 2 pieces of bread a day and then drink a half bottle of water will that stop me from being hungry? Because I know that the water will swell the bread and I won't be hungry...

2007-06-30 06:26:54 · 10 answers · asked by SuP3RmAn67 2 in Diet & Fitness

MY pain managementdr told me to the er if it is after hours, not to my primarycare. I went last night and was given toradol/vistaril and was refused anything stronger. Im not a frequent flyer, she would not check my chart. my friend took me to another er close by. they said that the hospital doesnot treat chronic pain but wiukd give me nonnarcotiv iv meds. I agees, i wasin so much pain I was given benadryl decadron,and a few others.was there tit3am. the other hopsital called to tell them that i was coming.They said my pain managemen told me to take vicodin7.5 and go home. That med was given for abad tooth,I followed his protocoal did everything that I was going to do. Any help please, I cant continuewith this pain,thax may have saved my life

2007-06-30 06:20:08 · 8 answers · asked by Jean 4 in Pain & Pain Management

im just wondering, what would be more effective. doing 100 straight pushups, or doing it in bits of 25? (to add up to 100)

same for situps

2007-06-30 06:19:50 · 7 answers · asked by L 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-06-30 06:19:09 · 2 answers · asked by littlegrandmother-of 2 2 in Women's Health

im already working out every night and trying to watch what I eat! The pounds are just not coming off!

2007-06-30 06:17:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anna D 1 in Women's Health

I have had cravings for candy like sour patch kids or something and I want it but when i have it I feel guilty about it. I need to do the colon cleansing for kids again because I never ate candy. But it is so expensive. how can I not give into my cravings and still not crave something?

2007-06-30 06:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by SuP3RmAn67 2 in Diet & Fitness