Health - 28 August 2007

2007-08-28 18:41:14 · 4 answers · asked by rk 1 in STDs

taking laxitives?

2007-08-28 18:38:14 · 8 answers · asked by ughhh 3 in Diet & Fitness

I had some blood work done because I have multiple swollen lymph nodes, I was tired, and I had sore muscles.
The blood work came back positive for something called "valley fever."
aside from a little tired, occasional headaches, sore muscles and swollen lymph nodes... I feel fine.
So I was a little freaked out when I read on the internet that you could die from this, and that there's a "Valley Fever Survivors" web page.
Am I going to be really sick and possibly die? I'm only 17 and I feel pretty healthy...

2007-08-28 18:36:11 · 4 answers · asked by blueorchid_chic 2 in Infectious Diseases

I have 3 rare canadian coins worth alot of money i live in NB canada im wondering where i would be able to exchange these coins ! for money! maybe a bank? or coin shop? the mint where should i take them? if u collect coins or know some who does please ask them and let me know! thank you

2007-08-28 18:35:27 · 1 answers · asked by Babypooh 4 in Men's Health

I am a lady in my 60's and have RLS. I will NOT take prescription drugs for the condition. Has anyone found relief with over the counter dietary supplements? For example..Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Glucosamine, chondroitin. Or some other type of vitamin? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I don't want to take prescription drugs as they seem to have way too many side effects.

2007-08-28 18:35:06 · 3 answers · asked by kingsley 6 in Alternative Medicine

Earlier that day i had diarrhea... also the diarrhea comes and goes... i'm fine today. Any idea of what it might be? The stools have some sort of phlegm like thing attached to it.

2007-08-28 18:28:11 · 5 answers · asked by ┌┌┌ 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm confused. My doctor said to take it when i think i'm having an outbreak and get that "tingling" feeling, the bottle says take twcie a day for three days, but i've recently seen commercials on tv that say to take it once a day. Any pointers?

2007-08-28 18:20:37 · 7 answers · asked by SouthernCali1974 1 in STDs

2007-08-28 18:16:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-08-28 18:13:57 · 3 answers · asked by j_w_siow 2 in Other - Health

2007-08-28 18:00:07 · 7 answers · asked by M 1 in Dental

Read in some magazine about someone being 'pepper sprayed and wonder what do you do for it? or does it go away by itself?

2007-08-28 17:58:40 · 7 answers · asked by Bridget A 1 in Other - Health

any help would be great! =)

2007-08-28 17:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

2007-08-28 17:47:50 · 5 answers · asked by judge5519 3 in Cancer

I have lived my whole life as a healthy guy....until May 18th....when an Anxiety disorder reared its ugly head, shortyly after my wife and i's miscarrage. Well of corse, being a realist, i caould not see how some mental anguish could affect me...but boy was i in for a suprise. General Anxiety Disorder! Thats what its called, a common mental ailment, known for causing similar symptoms of more 'serious' conditions such as, tumors, heat attacks, and strokes....Honestly now, how can you NOT get freaked out when your throwing football with the guys and BAM you get suddenly dizzy and feel like your about to feint. Its no joke, and its not funny.

The worst thing in this world is dying from cancer. The thing in this world thats almost as bad, thinking everyday you are dying from the unkown.

________Hi, im writing a book on Anxiety, and my intro will go something along them lines. what do you all think?

2007-08-28 17:46:47 · 7 answers · asked by Healthy Guy 3 in Other - Health

2007-08-28 17:38:53 · 38 answers · asked by gallonofmilk 1 in Diet & Fitness

I suffer from depression, lack of concentration/focus/memory. I basically want a better brain/mind/emotional health (also tired a LOT). When I get down, I get really down, like very hopeless. I hate that feeling. Also I am about to start some college courses and noticed I just can't concentrate or retain any of the information. I have to make this work. Is there one good combo or do I need to get a whole bunch seperately? I've tried St johns wort, I've noticed I get a little calmer and sleepy but nothing major. Any recommendations? I am looking for Natural remedies please, I've been on RX and the side effects were horrible. Thanks

2007-08-28 17:35:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I am fascinated by the work of Thomas Szasz, but as a staunch objectivist I can't believe in his opinions if current scientific evidence can't support it. I know that the origins of Schizophrenia are unknown at this point but has anyone read up on research that either supports Szasz or rejects Szasz? I ask this because at this point in my psychological career I've become sceptical of the biological origins of such disorders as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, from observation and study I have come to believe that these disorders are more psychologically based rather then biologically based. My opinion is unfounded scientifically but I hope someday to try to find evidence to support or refute my position and that of Szasz. And what better way to start my journey in finding the truth behind the most mysterious of mental illnesses then to ask people on yahoo answers lol.

2007-08-28 17:26:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i have ms and was recently declared disabled and granted dissability but the place i worked for since i no longer have a check coming from them for them to deduct insurance from they droped me since i cant get medicare for 2 years i was forced to get insurance through my wifes work wich is very expensive and takes up about half her check a week. the deductible is high and the co pay is too and with all the dr visits, home health care,tests,expensive medications we have doctors offices and collection agencies calling non stop and with 3 kids and a limited income theres no way i can pay dr bills im canceling appointments and not getting the medicines im perscribed cause we have to pay mortgage,utilites, and other bills. all the assistance ive applied for has turn me down cause i have insurance even though its not really helping cause i cant pay copay,deductiple or the 20% after deductible so if any one knows of any assistance for people with insurance please let me know

2007-08-28 17:25:46 · 4 answers · asked by Teddy 2 in Other - Diseases

About a month ago I started to feel really sad for no reason. Everyone tells me its my hormones. I just feel like crying all the time. Sometimes I make it happen to myself by thinking about it to much. Im really scared because I feel like its never going to end. Is this depression? Im really scared. Has any of you been through this? is there anything i can do to help me stop feeling this way ?How long will This last? Any other things I should know that might help me? IM REALLY SCARED HELP!!! by the way im 12 years old.. Is it normal to feel like this for a very long time!!!!!!!!!!! please answer all of my questions!!!

2007-08-28 17:16:50 · 8 answers · asked by Gabby 1 in Women's Health

that smooking cigarettes could enhance your memory?

2007-08-28 17:11:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I have kasier permenente insurance and I am currently a 42DDD and I am only 19 years old. I would like to get a breast reduction but they say that I have to lose 30 pounds and I have been trying for a year. I am currently 198 pounds. I don't know what else to do becuase I have to get a referral from my doctor to go to an surgeon inorder for my insurance to cover it. Please help me..

2007-08-28 17:10:42 · 9 answers · asked by kk 1 in Women's Health

I'm very busy!!!!! How to do it?

2007-08-28 17:10:07 · 35 answers · asked by ~*Xabi*~ ..mi amor...Torres ♥ 3 in Diet & Fitness

um...yeah... i started haveing my peirods in late feburay and i had one in april. then something happened. i stopped having my peirod. haveing infrequint peirods runs in the family. my mom only has one 4 times a year. i wuz soupposed to have one every other month. im NOT pregnet. im shure im not. im only 13. what is going on?? HELP!

2007-08-28 17:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by The Angry Vegetable 3 in Women's Health

i found a pill in my drawer. virtually 100% certain it's from a party a little over two years ago. does that stuff expire or would it be the same/similar as if i took it back then?

2007-08-28 17:03:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have had the test 2 times, and the second time it came back positive with a higher score. But I was told it could not always be correct. I also had a ultrasound the first time and everything was ok. But now I have to see a gyn doctor, because of results.Please help me, I am worried.

2007-08-28 17:03:18 · 2 answers · asked by Valerie B 1 in Women's Health

My nipples are very sensitive. I am about 13 years old. What do I do?

2007-08-28 17:02:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I had chest pain today and eventually went to the hospital. Other symptoms were pain in my upper lefthand back and more pain with movement. I did have a bit of sweating and a heavy feeling when I got up. Symptoms would increase when I exerted myself. They did the normal blood work and my D-dimer test showed a positive, somewhere in the middle is what the nurse said. I had a VQ scan that came back as a low possibility of clot in the lung, but it wasn't negative. Tomorrow I am having a ultrasound on my legs.

If they don't find anything, should they be doing anything else? I've read a little bit about it and it seems like there could a clot from somewhere else possibly, or even another underlying disease.

I can't imagine that this chest pain is just a fluke. This is not something that is common for me. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-08-28 16:58:29 · 4 answers · asked by Mellie 3 in Other - Diseases

What is the approximate cost of removing 2 wisdom teeth, My location is in the Brooklyn,NY

2007-08-28 16:57:00 · 13 answers · asked by kam 1 in Dental

2007-08-28 16:56:20 · 2 answers · asked by paul s 3 in Diet & Fitness

Well Im going through a rough stage in my life.

I am fearing that I have schizophrenia, as I am hearing voices.. sounds kinda like they need to clear their throat. It gets mad when it hears laughter.

I also do see some things that others cannot, and even a re-appearing person every here and there. When I start talking to him people give me the dirtiest looks.. like "wtf" looks and it really hurts my feelings. People tell me I'm going crazy and stuff and like, ugh..

But yes, the most annoying thing would have to be the voice that I keep hearing! It tells me to do things and most of the time I don't but I did listen to it once and light a fire in the woods, but then I got scared and quickly turned it out. Maybe I have a split-personality or something? Should I telll my parents about this?

P.S: I'm a 14-year old male.

2007-08-28 16:50:15 · 17 answers · asked by Imherealone 2 in Mental Health