Health - 20 August 2007

Hi,
I suffer from anxiety attacks and am taking 50 mg Luvox daily for anxiety. How do i know when the medicine is working? So far ive been taking it for 8 days. Is there some sort of feeling im supposed to get? I dont know what to look for to know that its working. I had a panic attack two days ago so i know its not working yet. Is it supposed to be a happy sensation or what?

2007-08-20 09:32:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Hi all,Iam 24 years old and gone through a vaginal delivery 2 months before.Recently gone through the Gall Bladder surgery called LAPAROSCOPY.since yesterday iam getting severe pain in the upper part of the navel.The pain is really bad and iam having antacids (b'coz it seems like gas pain)but getting temporary relief but facing constipation.Today i observed blood clots with my stool and i was really scared if it is COLON CANCER and fixed na appointment for tomorrow witht the doctor.But cant wait till tomorrow caan someone plz tell me are these the symptoms of colon cancer?

2007-08-20 09:29:16 · 2 answers · asked by muskan 1 in Cancer

I am big into cycling and people are telling me that my diet is really going to increase my performance. I have been buying cliff bars for 20gs of protein? When should I eat them? Before or after a ride?

Also, is eating meet a better source of Protein?
How much protein should I intake. I do 60 mile rides every other day.

2007-08-20 09:28:08 · 8 answers · asked by Farotech.com 1 in Diet & Fitness

i cant turn it of the rest of my family is watching it.
i cnt be bothered to go upstairs
im now all depressed. what should i do?

2007-08-20 09:27:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I burned my leg about four days ago on the muffler of my b/fs motorcycle. it hurt but seemed fine for two days, i put aloe vera on it (straight from the plant leaf) and that helped, it immediately peeled but the next day it turned black then went back to normal then the next day it turned black again now it is red and looks infected, yellowy-pus like and slightly red and it really hurts, so i've been putting neosporin on it to keep it from being infected and taking ibuprofen and letting it get lots of air. i think its a third degree burn and my muscles ache. i can walk on it but if i stand still it hurts and the only thing that helps is if it's elevated. anyways other than neosporin and aloe vera, what else would help? my boyfriend said saltwater would help heal it a lot so i tried to look it up on the net and couldn't find an answer. anyone else there have a clue?

2007-08-20 09:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by Bertha G 2 in Skin Conditions

For example:Turning you on Before Work?

Does it make you feel uncomfortable for the rest of the day??

2007-08-20 09:18:21 · 10 answers · asked by cherriwaves 3 in Men's Health

the other night i slept with my contacts (soft lens, plastic) still in for about 8 hours. when i woke up, they were not over the cornear, but rather nowhere on my eye. i never took them out, and they should still be somewhere on my eye, but i don't feel them. in fact, my eyes feel fine. do i still have reason to worry?

2007-08-20 09:16:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

i live in california

2007-08-20 09:15:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I am having one wisdom tooth pulled sometime in the next couple of weeks. It is an upper tooth. (I am 35 years old.)The tooth is not impacted. It is broken and has decay. I will be awake during the procedure, with just novocaine to numb the area. The oral surgeon and his assistant said I will not feel pain but I will feel up to about 20 pounds of pressure. This sounds extremely scary to me. Also, he gave me a prescription for Halcion, which he wants me to take before the extraction. I am also nervous about that, as I am very senstitive to medication, but he said all it will do is relax me and that it will also relax my jaw which will make it easier and faster for him to extract the tooth. I want it to be as easy and fast as possible so I am planning on taking the Halcion before my appointment. Has anyone had any experience? I am curious about reactions to Halcion and what to expect to feel when I take it, and about the pain and/or pressure I may feel during the extraction. Thanks!

2007-08-20 09:13:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

My Mum is 81, and has a hearing aid, which was very expensive. (£1500.00) and is virtually useless. I consider this to be a total rip off. Considering that you can get state of the art computers, TV's etc for less than this, I can only conclude that hearing aid companies are only interested in making fat profits from the vulnerable, for what is essentially a microphone and speaker. Can anyone point me in the direction of a company that actually cares about its customers,and not soley on its profits?
Genuine answers only please. Thank you.

2007-08-20 09:06:38 · 8 answers · asked by John S 2 in Other - General Health Care

The tumor is deep in the left lateral ventricle. My doc says anywhere from 1-8 weeks for recovery which is what I have found on line. I am curious if anyone hhas had this surgery and if they have any advice or suggestions to prepare me for recovery...

2007-08-20 09:03:47 · 4 answers · asked by jraestraight 1 in Other - Diseases

I have a friend (woman) who is in mental anguish over the betrayal of someone she loved (boyfriend) and want to send her some loving words of comfort, understanding and hope that not only will her heart heal, but that love will come again. thank you.

2007-08-20 09:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by lindajean57 3 in Mental Health

ok then Well how about a Clinical Laboratory technicians and nurse Which one does more or even better and who job is harder to do because on the other hand my Auntie is a Clinical Laboratory Technicians and she said that she would pick them over a nurse

2007-08-20 08:57:40 · 3 answers · asked by Shy 1 in Infectious Diseases

hey big problem ...

spot out burst... on top of nose and forehead meeting boyfriend on sunday..
any quick ways of removing..(p.s) tried tooth paste aint workin!

2007-08-20 08:54:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

like i sad i had 15 calories for lunch and didnot have breckfast.

2007-08-20 08:43:15 · 24 answers · asked by n 2 in Diet & Fitness

I need to get a weight loss program that works! I want something i can keep at it for a while and a list on what to eat would be nice. can anyone help with this? P.S. i want nice arms, and abs lol :)

2007-08-20 08:42:33 · 4 answers · asked by ♠Jimbo♠ 1 in Diet & Fitness

i had my tonsils out 9days ago now. but this weekend i started to feel ear pain in just one ear -- on the same side where my throat pain is worse.

it feels like there is wax build up inside - but there isnt! i always clean my ears very good, but it also hurts like when you clean your ears with a cotton swab and hit your ear drum and it hurts really bad.

im not sure what to do - could this be connected to my sore throat from having tonsillectomy?

any advice?

2007-08-20 08:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by Jess G 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-20 08:41:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Im thinking about trying some. Do you have any experience with these or do you think its just a scam? Thanks

2007-08-20 08:39:02 · 3 answers · asked by Krissy 2 in Other - Health

OK this is kinda nasty but, girls, does sex hurt?

2007-08-20 08:37:33 · 11 answers · asked by Em 4 in Women's Health

I have a friend that smoked some thing called ice about 3 months ago he said he only had 2-3 hits. He last had any type of contact with (ice) for 5-6 monts before that he was not a heavy user. He has turned his life around with help from our church he has a job if he passes this test. will this test show positive with a small amount of usage or is it more accurate with large usages?

2007-08-20 08:35:44 · 4 answers · asked by bjg76522 2 in Other - Health

i heard on the radio u can buy vuluptuo at holland and barret has anyone tryed it does it really make ur boobs bigger? is it safe,

2007-08-20 08:34:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

my mom has parinoid schizorphrenia and she thinks everything is evil and she thinks someone is watching her, she calls me names if i don't throw something away that she thinks is evil and she hits me sometimes. there are pills for this disease but she won't take anything. how do i tell her that not everyhing is evil and tell her to t take some medicne that would make her feel better? plz help!!

2007-08-20 08:32:18 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Mental Health

2007-08-20 08:29:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I want to be there to help him but I know that I don't want to be a man who smokes crack. I think I should just stay away from him but I'm also afraid he is going to commit suicide. I am very co-dependent so I really want to help him but at the same time I know I cannot help him. Any Advice?

2007-08-20 08:13:59 · 45 answers · asked by jolie t 1 in Other - General Health Care

I've been looking everywhere for one. I am 5 ft., and weigh 87 lbs. I have muscle and I know how it gets bigger, but I need a schedule. Thanks.

2007-08-20 08:13:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I just recently bought a Therapedic Mattress Pad hoping that I would get better sleep. Yesterday was my first night sleeping on it and when I woke up this morning, my neck and back were completely sore. I'm wondering if this is because my back is already messed up and the therapedic mattress is correcting it? or is this pad not actually helping? It's made of the same stuff Temperpedic beds are made of...help??

2007-08-20 08:11:44 · 2 answers · asked by tiffff 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I take Humalog insulin. This insulin claims to start working within 15 minutes of injection. When I eat breakfast, I inject the recommended amount, but it takes up to 3 hrs for the insulin to start working, resulting in a spike in my blood sugar. Other meals during the day, the insulin seems to work OK (begins to take effect within 15 min). This may seem like a really technical question, but I've not received an answer yet, so i'll try yahoo.

2007-08-20 08:08:15 · 11 answers · asked by Brian D 2 in Diabetes

My new glasses seem to be dirty, but I bought them only two weeks ago. I'm far from the place I have them made so I'm asking u what to do. I have cleaned my glasses following the instructions given so that's not the matter. It's seems like drops of oil on the glass. These glasses are very expensive(free vision + transitions) so help me! Thanks

2007-08-20 08:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by zicosorio 1 in Optical

if you have them or you dont know how to controla a situatiion, you always like to cry and all. That the person himself is to be blamed. But i have seen most pf the people having these disorders have been through trauma, abuse and ignorance through their lives. Isnt it true that situations can cause you these disorders. i think that no one in this world would want to be unhappy by themselves cause we try very hard to be happy. Just like a person can become handicapped by a physical accident, cant a person develop some mental disorder after a trauma or abuse. is the person himself is to be blamed. I believe sometimes even chemical imbalance is the cause. What do you think?

2007-08-20 08:03:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health