Health - 7 July 2007

I have had a slight case of varicose veins on my lower left leg for many years with no detrimental effects. An ultrasound & blood test show that I have deep vein blood clots. Hematologist says I should take Enoxaparin 80 mg subcutaneously every 12 hrs. for the rest of my life.

Am interested in possible differing opinions as well as those that agree.

2007-07-07 02:18:18 · 8 answers · asked by Constant Reader 3 in Heart Diseases

Last night i was twisting around in bed and all of a sudden i got a strong pain in my chest and right arm/shoulder. It felt exactly like a muscle contraction b/c i used to get them in my calves but i am scared b/c i never had one in my chest. It lasted about 2 minutes, could it have been a heart attack or am i being hypochondriac?

2007-07-07 02:18:13 · 6 answers · asked by kerstin g 3 in Heart Diseases

Which side is your appendix on and how would you know if you had it?

2007-07-07 02:14:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

I been thinking to kill myself ever since I was in 5th grade I'm going into the 9th grade. While I was in 8th I went to rehab for hurting myself and thinking about killing myself. Everybody thinks I'm doing better but I'm not. Everyday harder for because I just want a razor just ease away the pain. Please help me I know this isn't the answer but my away of feeling better.

2007-07-07 01:57:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-07-07 01:51:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

i have been struggling with my weight ever since i was a baby. i am just chubby from the get-go, but recently have let my self go. i have this very special occassion coming up so i need to be fit (which means, losing 30 Ibs) i have been exercising and eating sensibily, while limiting my caffeine and carb intake and have lose 5 Ibs in two weeks. That is the normal weight lose, i know but i want to kick it more and see if i can lose more. I walk (fast paced) for an hour most days of the week, and drink lots and lots of water. Is there anything else i can do in order to lose this weight a bit faster..please dont say do resistance training, i hate it.

2007-07-07 01:42:25 · 59 answers · asked by mama2be 3 in Diet & Fitness

I'm 30, 5'9 and 170 pounds and when I checked my BMI I was overweight!!! The thing is I'm skinny as hell. Does this mean I have big bones or something because all my life ppl have told me I'm too skinny?

2007-07-07 01:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by gogoplata 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-07-07 01:33:00 · 11 answers · asked by Mike C 1 in Women's Health

had c5-6 fused first- then c4-5 fused.. still have c3-4 herniated

2007-07-07 01:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by cheezelord 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-07-07 01:28:19 · 7 answers · asked by whotsit 1 in Dental

...i've become a negative thinker, cynical, suspicous and i often isolate myself from friends. i only pick a few close people to talk to about my problems. it affects everything i do and especially my relationship with my bf. i love him but i don't trust him enough which causing our relationship to suffer. he doesn't give up on me, but i don't want to make it a point where we both couldn't take it anymore. i need to save myself first before i can save my relationship. any advice will be appreciated. thanks.

2007-07-07 01:14:53 · 3 answers · asked by kaatje 3 in Mental Health

Apparently boobs grow in growth spurts every two years, two years before you first start your period, when you start your period and then two years after that and so on. Is this true???

Also is it true that when your period is in a rhythm each month then your boobs have stopped growing?

2007-07-07 01:11:09 · 8 answers · asked by xxxLiLbAbiGuRlxxx 1 in Women's Health

me and my gf have stopped using condoms, she's on the pill and we're both happy not to use condoms (we know about preventing STD's etc. and we're both clear. When I worea condom I would ejaculate inside her, but now I don't wear one she wants me to pull out and ejaculate outside her vagina. I've asked her but she just says she prefers it. Why?

2007-07-07 00:52:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

He has just been prescribed Zyprexa 5mg to help him sleep. He already takes 200mg Zoloft for his depression. He's been on the zoloft for about 2 years now and is still not sleeping very well. I'm trying to find out how long before he goes to bed he should take the Zyprexa for it to have the best effect. He's also going cold turkey off marijuanna at the moment (5 days so far) He's been using it way too much over the last few years to try to cope with life. I understand this works against his Zoloft and the doctor can't tell if his zoloft is working until he stays off the dope for a while.
I'm desperate to help him but don't know where to start.

2007-07-07 00:47:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I had a hysterectomy ten days ago. There's a bump at the corner of the incision where they finished sewing it up with a knot...is that normal? I don't think anyone should have an "outie" on one corner of her incision! That's just not right!

2007-07-07 00:44:33 · 3 answers · asked by domesticgoddess 4 in Women's Health

I have been super depressed for a about a year now and i will be going to see my doctor next week about it.

I have very extreme moodswings, one minute i could be quite content then something trivial happens and suddenely i'm trying or wanting to commit suicide.

Also my feelings or liking to people around me and can changes instantly. For example one minute i'm loving my mum and would never want to hurt her but as soon as she says or does anything that upsets me(even if its trivial,) i'm hating her with a passion and wanting to smash her head against the wall.

I'm scared i could be bipolar, i don't wanna spend the rest of my life like this.

Could i be bipolar ?????????

2007-07-07 00:39:05 · 7 answers · asked by Blackout 2 in Mental Health

how do you use a tampon? when ever i tried, it always hurt and was sore so i must not of been doing it right. i normally use pads as they're more easy. I would like to try and use tampons so does any woman know how you use them properly??
Thanks.

2007-07-07 00:35:39 · 24 answers · asked by IKnowBest32 1 in Women's Health

whats the best time to have sex and not get pregnant??...me and my bf's planning to have sex...is it safe to have sex after my period??and is using a condom 100% safe??

2007-07-07 00:21:11 · 7 answers · asked by pinky L 1 in Women's Health

My man is trying to quit smoking. He has gone about 24 days now and is holding steady with the use of commit lozenges. The problem is that he seems to have had a personality change. He goes from nice to nasty, is very snappy, can't relax even has decreased desire for sex. I've about had enough! Does anyone have any tips for me as to how to deal with him while he goes through this process? His quitting is affecting everyone around him. It's like he is doctor Jeckle and Mr hyde. I am trying to be as supportive and understanding as I can, but I'm getting annoyed with his negativity as well as his lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities. How long will all this last??? ps...I am a non smoker

2007-07-07 00:12:57 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle R 1 in Mental Health

I'm going to have a gow next week as I have a special occasion coming up. Also how much weight would I need to lose to drop two dress sizes.

2007-07-07 00:11:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness