Health - 11 July 2007

Hi,
Is there a way to measure blood glucose level at home? I mean does some handy, small and affordable equipment comes, using which I could keep track of my glucose level, as I suspect not being regular with my glucose level as a result of not proper meals.
Thanks

2007-07-11 08:22:32 · 9 answers · asked by learner 1 in Diabetes

a couple of weeks ago i decided to go on a diet cuz i think "im fat for a 13 yr old" trust me!!! soo im not eating alot now and yesterday me and my mom was freaking at chilis cuz i wasnt eating as muc as i used to. and then the other day i went to the movies with my aunt and cousin and she ate more popcorn than mee and shes real skinny(but not too skinny) soo wat do u think???

2007-07-11 08:20:37 · 27 answers · asked by Sie. 5 in Women's Health

2007-07-11 08:17:17 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Mental Health

My boyfriend and I recently determined that he is likely suffering from depression. He has likely had some form of depression his whole life, but this episode appears to be related to job issues and resulting layoffs. He has moved out to try and work out his issues in his own space, focusing on doing some writing and getting back to his spiritual side. However, from all the reading I have been doing, it would appear that he should be seeking some form of professional help. But due to a past incident with a family member, he has no trust in the medical profession and will not even go to a doctor for a physical ailment. So:

(1) What can I do to try and convince him he needs professional help?

(2) What can he do to lessen the depression without therapy / medication?

2007-07-11 08:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by KLB 1 in Mental Health

2007-07-11 08:15:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I'm 13 years old, 59 and 3/4 inches tall, and I weigh 96 pounds. A lot of me is muscle, but my thighs are made up of all fat. I really want to get rid of it. How can I loose it? Any excersising tips? I swim everyday because I'm on a summer swim team. Help!

2007-07-11 08:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I'm not going to lift weights because u can stop growing and also i am not going to use dumbells, i already know a couple of ways which is to do push ups and pull ups but are there any other ways u guys can tell me

2007-07-11 08:12:57 · 7 answers · asked by P,,pppLaYa 1 in Men's Health

any help appreciated! thank you!

2007-07-11 08:06:37 · 6 answers · asked by pookie_luvs_boo 2 in Optical

2007-07-11 07:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by onlylint20 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-07-11 07:57:32 · 11 answers · asked by Percy Shower 3 in First Aid

I know there are different body types and it all depends on how she carries it, but in general what is she more likely to be? I'm just not a good judge of weight things. Also, should I take into account that she's probably dropped her weight 10-15 lbs from what it really is?

2007-07-11 07:55:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

okay so i'm a 17 year old girl, 5'6, 130 pounds. i have FINALLY met my goal weight after losing over 50 pounds. i'm going to the movies tonight with a friend and i wonder if i can have a treat? and what would be the healthiest option? i exercised a LOT today (70 minutes running, 20 minutes pilates, 45 minutes weight training), and i don't plan to consume more than 1400 calories before going to the theater.

is it okay to allow myself a treat? if so, what would be my best option?

2007-07-11 07:46:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I asked this question like 2 days ago, but my mom said that the doctor will want to see at my private area, if I go.
It hurts soo much when I pee!
I feel like screaming. And today, I think there was blood... I'm not sure though.
I'm not on my period though.
Can I fix it at home?
So it won't hurt soo much?
Oh and like the pain, I could feel it in my stomach also...

2007-07-11 07:45:15 · 17 answers · asked by ♥ 1 in Women's Health

her doctor hasnt called her back yet to tell her the details, but they did tell her that it is def, a hole in her heart.

2007-07-11 07:44:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

does it hurt getting your tongue pierced?

2007-07-11 07:39:30 · 9 answers · asked by The one and only ✿ 2 in Pain & Pain Management

ok im really scared ever sence i got my braces my jaw startred popping and it became a really bad probrablem can popping it a lot cause any damage? or will my mouth/ jaw fall off this is really urgont i mscared as hell please someone help me1!!!!!!!!!!!!1

2007-07-11 07:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by Davyy♫ 5 in Dental

I do not drink coffee because I get muscle spasms in my face every time I do, but recently I was assigned in graveyard shift for my job and I have to drink coffee just to keep me awake the whole night. The muscle spasms in my face bothers me a lot and it can make me lose my concentration. I just want to know what causes that and if there's anything that can prevent it.

2007-07-11 07:38:17 · 3 answers · asked by Yuki 2 in Other - General Health Care

My husband has allergies and claritan doesn't always help. Can the doctor prescribe something better. Does anyone have any suggestions. It drives me crazy that he sneezes all day and it really bothers him.

2007-07-11 07:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by Nonis 3 in Allergies

in the beginning of the month when i started a new cycle and a new pack of birth control pills i had to take antibiotics. I know that the antibiotics cancel the effect of the birth control. I only took the antibiotics for not even a week and then at the end of the month my hudsband had a good time and used no condom. Is there a risk of being pregnant?

2007-07-11 07:36:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-07-11 07:30:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

Its not the scratching of the braces on my gums. just my teeth are so sore!

2007-07-11 07:30:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

my elboes get dead skin and when i take it off with a stone before now i dont use i use apricot scrub insted elboes are still on going thing what should i do?

2007-07-11 07:28:24 · 5 answers · asked by teresabartol@att.net 1 in Other - Health

2007-07-11 07:24:27 · 10 answers · asked by Madison 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-07-11 07:24:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I can't take it.... remember the idiot co-worker I told you about? The one that annoys the holy blank out of me? He is still doing the same stuff, I go to put something into the copier and he beats me to it, I take my stuff out of the copier, he shakes his head back and forth. He is still playing his boon box and there is overhead company music on, so you get a double combo of music to listen to. I am asking God for patience but I am losing it! What would you guys do? I'll take anything, oh and remember, he is a suck up, so telling the boss won't help. Thanks in advance xoxo

2007-07-11 07:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by Angelheart♥ 5 in Mental Health

2007-07-11 07:13:55 · 1 answers · asked by brcjay 1 in Women's Health

after childbirth birthcontrol

2007-07-11 07:09:23 · 3 answers · asked by khan_2001b 1 in Women's Health

how does Food allergies make you gain weight?

2007-07-11 07:09:17 · 4 answers · asked by charlottenwendynoreontiger 2 in Allergies

2007-07-11 07:09:02 · 5 answers · asked by RN 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Hello all, I have asked this before and will ask again, I have also seen my doctor about this but all they want to do is feed me muscle relaxers. My doctor says that my sholder muscles on both sides are 95% of the time tense, and they will not loosen up. I can feel them hard as a rock all day long. It hurts all day everyday and even when i wake up. I have tried massauge but it does nothing for me, except for the time that they are massauging me, but i cant have someone attached to me giving me a massauge all day and night. so what can i do?
i was wondering if acupuncture would work?
nothing i have tired helps except for the muscle relaxers but i dont want to be taking thoes all the time. For them to make me feel better I would have to take one in the AM one in the afternoon and one at night. im only 21 and i dont want to have this forever,.... i am almost to the point to where i wanna go into the doctors and say cut the muscles out.
anyone have suggestions?!!

2007-07-11 07:02:51 · 2 answers · asked by KT 4 in Pain & Pain Management