Health - 3 August 2007

My mom was hospitalized in January with pneumonia, upon her stay at the hospital she contracted a staph infection. Within a few weeks of leaving the hospital she began having pain all through her body. About a month later when she finally got into the doctor, they ran some tests and discovered that she has rheumatoid arthritis. It just seems strange that she never had symptoms prior to being at the hospital, and now she's hurting all over every day. I'm afraid that it could've been a misdiagnosis, as she is cared for by the VA and they missed my stepdads non hodgekins lymphoma (which thank god was caught at another hospital, thanks to his persistance ) I'm just curious if there are any other conditions that could have been overlooked, or If there are any treatments herbal remedies or anything she can try. I feel so bad for her cause shes active and can't do things that she wants to do. She also is experiencing anxiety attacks from the stress. Any help would be awesome! Thanks!

2007-08-03 13:56:01 · 10 answers · asked by C 2 in Other - Diseases

I was just wandering if any one knew what the reason of an early period could be, i had a horrible uti about a week ago ( it was my first) and I started bleeding like a period for about 4 days but it was a week an a half early from what my period usually starts, could the bleeding have came from the uti or could it have been an early period??? anybody know

2007-08-03 13:55:21 · 1 answers · asked by mom of 3 2 in Women's Health

Is it safe to have sex the week you take out the nuva ring?

2007-08-03 13:49:14 · 2 answers · asked by ashley r 1 in Women's Health

I am 46. about 2 yrs ago, my periods became very irregular, skipping a month never even close to the same #days between and now for about a year I have had 2 periods a month, every 14 days lasting 5-7 days. I have severe cramps, which Ive never had before and the bleeding is very heavy4-6 pads a day.
I have been to several dr.s and can't get a solid answer after multiple tests.
Also I have had several cysts( the size of grapefruit )in the abdominal cavity rupture, which the Drs say will reabsorb with no complications
Any suggestions?

2007-08-03 13:46:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

obviously, im a 15 year old guy, and ive started weight training. but ive heard it can stunt growth, either because it damages growth plates or because it screws up testerone levels or something. is this true. im already 6 foot flat and 164 lbs, and am taller than most guys my age and a lot of men, but seeing as how my dad is 6 ft 5, im pretty sure im still growing. if it is safe, what would be a good regimin for someone just starting out.
by the way, i was wondering if being able to max out at 140 pounds on the bench press and at 350 lds on the leg press are decent

2007-08-03 13:44:54 · 11 answers · asked by jaythomp 1 in Diet & Fitness

Does anyone know why the heck I'm so short and my kids are so tall?
No I don't do drugs!

2007-08-03 13:44:40 · 1 answers · asked by taniaess 5 in Other - Health

2007-08-03 13:44:08 · 8 answers · asked by GirlVirgo♥ 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-08-03 13:42:01 · 4 answers · asked by Tom 1 in Diet & Fitness

2007-08-03 13:41:27 · 7 answers · asked by kittycatlover 1 in Diet & Fitness

some days there seems like there's more "water" than other days. The area is still tender. What home treatment might work?

2007-08-03 13:38:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

Shall I round up to 5'6?
Is the BMI the most accurate way of seeing if you are overweight? If not, any other way?

2007-08-03 13:38:46 · 4 answers · asked by Moonlit Hemlock 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-08-03 13:38:35 · 9 answers · asked by terimx7 2 in Dental

2007-08-03 13:29:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I find myself grinding my teeth almost constantly.....does anyone have any ideas as to why I do that?

2007-08-03 13:26:23 · 8 answers · asked by monday 2 in Other - Health

Is that normal? i hope I'm breaking a record. ha ha So sorry about the rest of you having them though.

2007-08-03 13:25:06 · 3 answers · asked by Helga G. Pataki 6 in Women's Health

2007-08-03 13:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by derryderry 1 in Women's Health

Well I am not currently sexually active, but I have this intense fear of one day somehow getting pregnant. I am seventeen years old and have horribly unpredictable periods, severe cramps, major bleeding( 7 days is short), headaches the whole works. So I was advised to get birthcontrol. I honestly don't want kids and or want to wait a decade or so. Sounds silly but I am put together enough to plan my life like that.Other than the fact that I am horrible at remembering to take pills. So I would like to know some advice on the best ways or birthcontroll. Light on hormones, don't make you gain alot of weight, don't increase acne problems, and most of all are long term effective.

2007-08-03 13:20:11 · 8 answers · asked by ashley r 1 in Women's Health

2007-08-03 13:12:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I was taking Tri-Sprintec for 4 months because the doctor wanted to put me on it to regurlate my periods because i was always stressed out and i was never getting my peirod. But since I havn't gotten my period yet my doctor took me off of them I havn't gotten my period for 6months now. Since I'm off the pill i notice that I've been getting really bad cramps but no sign of my period is this normal? While on the pill I was always bloated right after I eat and since I'm off the pill I'm still getting bloated is this normal? I've also gained 11 pounds while on them and by stopping them is this normal?
only time I had sex with my boyfriend was a couple months after i started the pill and i did used a condom (I always do everytime). I was wonder I want to get into a dance class by moving and exercising will i lose that weight? Could anyone help me and tell me anything that I could do and give me more information on what I should do and what I should know thanks

2007-08-03 13:07:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

is there really a true home medication for kidney infection.im having so many side effects from the antibotics.however it has to be one that truly kills bactria.

2007-08-03 13:07:14 · 11 answers · asked by dcrc93 7 in Alternative Medicine

OK so people say it's bad other say it doesn't hurt. My sleeping problems started when I had my old job. They'd make me stay till after midnight and i wouldn't get home till like 1am. Of course i didn't go right to bed. Sometimes i wouldn't go to bed at all! I decided to take something over the counter. I found this thing called SIMPLY SLEEP. I liked it, it's so mild no side effects at all that I noticed. I stated taking it every night though to sleep and I have been taking it for months even though I don't even work at that job anymore. Now if I skip it even one night I have a bad sleep and feel sick. I am probably addicted. I don't mind as long as it can't hurt me! I know people who take worse pills every single day! People in my family that have arthritis and they take tylonyol arthritis daily which is a very strong form of the drug! This is just the stuff like they put in dramamine (motion sickness meds). Am I really hurting myself if I keep taking it??

2007-08-03 13:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by annabanana 1 in Other - General Health Care

ok so 2 follow up, what if it is cancer what are they going to do? slice me open and pull it out... uuhh will i be allowed to set up the appointment myself? i don't like to talk about that kinda crap around my dad, i kinda like to seem bullet proof, or not weak... and i think the word nipple is funny... but i'm being serious whats going to happen... or what if it isn't cancer then what

2007-08-03 13:04:03 · 2 answers · asked by WTF!? 2 in Cancer

2007-08-03 13:02:34 · 2 answers · asked by membarock 1 in Respiratory Diseases

I didn't think so. So why do some people make an appointment with me and then call the day of their appointment and say that they "just made" another appointment with someone else - the hair dresser is the most common - and they have to change their previously scheduled dental appointment because it is a conflict with the appointment that they made ten minutes ago.

Get a time machine, people!

2007-08-03 13:02:23 · 11 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Dental

My daughter is about 5'4 and weighs about 145-150 pounds. She is very self consious about herself. She used to weigh a lot more but did some dieting by herself. This week she has been demonstrating weird behavior. She's been eating a little more than she regularly does. And when she finishes her dinner she feels horrible. She eates about 1200 - 1400 calories. She's also a runner. She runs twice a week usually. I think she's been feeling like this because her cycle is supposed to be starting soon, either today or tomorrow. She feels really disgusted about herself this week. What can I do to help her? She's been on a diet, but is so disappointed of herself because of the 5 pound gain this week. I try to explain to her its bloating and everything will be done with once she ends her month cycle. She gets like this every month, but not as much. I'm sure the 5 pounds is her period. What can I do to help her? How many calories should I advise her to eat?

2007-08-03 13:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by Priscilla 3 in Diet & Fitness

SOME people think it's okay to push my hands away so they can answer their cell phone in the middle of their dental visit. NINE times out of ten I hear this end of the conversation:

"Yeah, I'm there now."
"Yes, I'm in the chair."
"No, I mean I am in the chair with the dentist right now."
"She said WHAT?"

I don't hear the rest, because that's the point at which I get up and find something else to do for at least five minutes.

Go here and look at the photo for my dental group. This is an actual unposed photo and i think it's hillarious. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Sams_DentalCS/

2007-08-03 12:58:53 · 11 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Dental

had all my wisdom teeth pulled 2 weeks ago, my question is when will those holes be filled in with gums? i went to my surgeon today and he said give it another week, im skeptical because alot of people here say it takes SIX MONTHS.... i should add that mine were an easy pull they were NOT impacted he didnt have to cut any thing he just yanked em out... reason i ask is i want to wait until the holes completley heal and are replaced by gum so i can start smoking again.....

2007-08-03 12:58:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

I might be getting my period on my wedding day :( I have heard of taking the pill and skipping placebo trick BUT i dont think i want to do that b/c of the weight gain involved in taking the pill, i cant chance it! SO, has anyone ever had their period on their wedding day, is it that bad???

2007-08-03 12:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by Lolita 3 in Women's Health

2007-08-03 12:53:36 · 1 answers · asked by lebowski 1 in Women's Health

OMG im on my period right now and i have horrible cramps i tried taking midol i tried one of those stick on heating pad things nothing has helped!!! Im dizzy i feel like throwing up and i have HORRIBLE cramps!!! What should i do PLEASE HELP ME!!!

2007-08-03 12:49:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health