Health - 4 September 2007

I am 5'8 female and weigh 170 lbs. I use to play softball and was fit.. How do I manage to get to 140lbs? I have been trying to stay on a routine in the gym 3 days a week. Hour on treadmill and about 25 min weights. Been doing that for about 3 weeks. I am trying to watch what I eat. I would like to be down to 155 by November 3rd.. Is this impossible??

I have a bit of a gut I want to get rid of, big hips a bit, bit of a big butt.. and my breast are DD.. So I dont look that bad, but Id be classified as plumpy.

I have always been fit in school but after having my son 7 years ago I have never lost that baby fat etc... I want to have a flat gut again :( Really making me feel bad.. but its a catch 22.. I eat out of emotions occasionally...

Any Advice?

2007-09-04 17:52:59 · 2 answers · asked by RAIN 2 in Diet & Fitness

i realyy need help im dpressed becuz i think im goin to lose my parents and playfulness becuz im growing up i realy dnt feel good i dnt even want to go to school all i want to do is stay at home and do nothing.......

2007-09-04 17:46:43 · 11 answers · asked by dragono0123 1 in Mental Health

I went to my doctor today because I have a lump in my breast. I've had it for awhile & was told previously by a different doctor that it was a cyst but lately I've been having a little pain in the breast. My doctor thinks it could be a blocked milk duct but she wants me to get a mammogram & ultrasound done just in case. I also have a little clear & milky white discharge if I squeeze the nipple. She said I could still be lactating but I haven't been breast feeding for 18 months. Anyone had anything like this happen to them?

2007-09-04 17:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by Another baby boy! 3 in Women's Health

I am dealing with a family member that is bipolar, and at times is extremely unreasonable, and try's to make you think that you are the one with the problem, how do you respond to such a person?

2007-09-04 17:40:48 · 18 answers · asked by Rev.Michelle 6 in Mental Health

2007-09-04 17:40:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I would perhaps like to work with cancer patients, particularly children. I would actually like to work at St. Jude's Children Hospital...so are there any doctors that specialize in that?

2007-09-04 17:39:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I had a mammogram done today & was wondering what I can do to detoxify.

2007-09-04 17:36:26 · 6 answers · asked by Another baby boy! 3 in Alternative Medicine

For as long as I can remember, I've ALWAYS had attention span problems. In class, it's just about impossible for me to pay attention to what the teacher's saying for more than thirty seconds (literally). It seems that everytime I try, something distracts me (something as simple as a pen, desk, pair of shoes, etc.) and sends me daydreaming. Even when I chose a front and center seat and concentrate as hard as possible, I end up spacing out.

Also, whenever I'm reading a text book, I'll often forget what I'm reading. As in, I'll read a paragraph to myself, then at then end, I sit there with this blank stare and can't comprehend what I've read. It's like a foreign language that I can pronounce, but can't understand the meaning of the words. Every now and again I'll even have problems with simple sentences, and I have to read them over and over again before finally understanding what it's saying. I have a short attention span with homework, too. If someone's in the room with me, I can't help myself but stop ever five minutes and converse with them about whatever pops into my head.

I've always been a pretty smart kid, though, and I've managed to maintain mostly A's throughout the years even without paying attention in class and reading slowly with textbook materials, tests, etc. But I just started high school, and I'm afraid that I'm going to need to be able to focus myself better. Any suggestions on how I can do this?

2007-09-04 17:35:31 · 3 answers · asked by abcdefgh 2 in Mental Health

i have sharp pain it really hurts it is lower on my body not quite the hip higher in the right side wat is it

2007-09-04 17:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by MEATBALL7 2 in Pain & Pain Management

You can see it on my pelvis, the hip bone that protrudes on the left is higher then the one on the right. As a result, my whole body, up to my shoulders, is uneven. I hate how that looks because it makes my shoulders look all droppy and uneven. How can i correct this? It makes me feel so weird wearing clothes. help!

2007-09-04 17:32:18 · 7 answers · asked by kirklandtp 1 in Diet & Fitness

I had gastric bypass surgery about a year and a half ago, I am 22 weeks pregnant and before my surgery was a borderline diabetic. My OB had me do a glucose tolerance test that my me really sick....I told them it would and that I couldnt drink 10 oz in less the five minutes but they said I had to. I am really frustrated because I feel they don't understand that I am different and cant do certain things like other patients. He hasn't had other gastric bypass patients so he has no idea. My question is what kind of alternative testing did you or someone you know do instead of the glucose test, since I have to have another at 32 weeks and also how much weight are you or did you gain. There aren't very many resources for pregnant women after gastric bypass so any help would be great!!!!

2007-09-04 17:31:55 · 7 answers · asked by tyson's mommy 1 in Women's Health

I intend to start dieting. But not one of those fads. I want it to be filling and tasty because I intend for this to be a staple. I'm hoping it's something cheap because I'm on a budget and I can't afford to waste a whole lot of money on gimmicks. Just a cheap, healthy, simple food please.

2007-09-04 17:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by clc_isme 2 in Diet & Fitness

Lately I've been feeling extra depressed - and antsy to get back to my habit of SI even though I know it's a horrid thing to do - I haven't done it since about May. Should I go ahead and do it (it's pretty mild actually) or is there something else to make me feel better? The usual tactics said to help are like using a red marker on the skin (but I don't cut) and stuff like that.

2007-09-04 17:25:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Ok this is the story...A board fell on my left foot over my 2nd and 3rd toes. It broke one of my nails brused my toes and one of my toes bled pritty bad...This was on Sunday, I didnt have anything at home so all I did was wash it off and put a bandaid to cover the cuts. The next day I went out and bought peroxide. I have used it twice a day since Monday and its still fussing up and still bleeding. Is there anyone out there with suggestions on what I can do? Would I have to go in and see a doctor to help stop the bleeding? Someone please help. I would really appricate it. Thanks!

2007-09-04 17:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by Desert Army Wife 2 in Injuries

Does anyone know how to lose weight within just a few days?

2007-09-04 17:21:10 · 16 answers · asked by Jessica J 2 in Diet & Fitness

what specific part of the brain is damaged during a stroke?

2007-09-04 17:19:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

in my backteeth (they can't be wisdom teeth because I still have like 7 yr.s be4 those kick in) there is kind of a piece of extra gum. It could come off it is really lose. I can't see a dentist because I am really busy. I just want to know if I should pull it off or not

2007-09-04 17:19:01 · 2 answers · asked by Autumn Pumpkins 2 in Dental

I went to a doctor and it said John Smith, MD, FAAPM & R. What does this stand for?

2007-09-04 17:13:09 · 4 answers · asked by pooplin 2 in Other - Health

I want to go. I've read about many workshops, seminars ect at her place that both women [and sometimes men too] attend

Just wondering about people who have gone, what their experience was, and if they'd mind sharing w/me about their time there spent
thank you!! :-)

2007-09-04 17:11:34 · 1 answers · asked by deirdrefaith 4 in Women's Health

i haven't gotten the job yet but i was offered it. i don't do drugs, and i only drink occassionally and just a few at night. i'm not a drunk or alcoholic by any means, but i've read a lot about urine showing alcohol traces from 10 hours to 4 days. i just don't know what to think. i drank last this monday (labor day) and haven't drank since. i plan to take the test on friday to give my body 3-4 days, but even so i think the best question is whether or not you can be denied work if your body shows you drank alcohol? it's not a driving job or a government related job. the reason i ask is because alcohol IS legal, so i don't understand why a company can say no you can't work cause you drink, when they could just as easily turn you down if you have a nose ring and then they would get sued if they actually told you that.

2007-09-04 17:10:18 · 9 answers · asked by jimmyh 1 in Other - Health

I am a 55 yr old female married 33 yrs and have two adult beautiful daughters and one grandson. I have alzheimer's and was diagnosed a few years ago. I feel so bad because its breaking my families heart having to watch me change. For the past year and a half along with may years before that have been sending in orders to every contact you have made with me which has been every day sometimes I make my husband help me. He keeps telling me I am nuts and I will never win but the positive letters you send me right down to sending me a script of what to say when I win totally made me think I was going to win because you kept telling me I was going to. My husband was right I am nuts and I have wasted a lot of time and money with all my orders and the stress of getting them back to you by the deadlines. Well I needed to say that because I will no longer be accepting anything from PCH> Thank you eileen declemente

2007-09-04 17:08:44 · 3 answers · asked by Eileen D 1 in Mental Health

I am 14 year old girl with alopecia, recently diagnosed, at the moment it is faling out in patches but how long will it be untill i no if it will ALL completly fall out, or just be in patches?

2007-09-04 17:06:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

If I'm taking St. John's Wort, will it be safe to take the gas while at the dentist's office?

2007-09-04 17:04:40 · 2 answers · asked by mosquitoe_13 3 in Dental

I need details please

2007-09-04 17:04:13 · 2 answers · asked by pitcheer358 2 in Diet & Fitness

everyone has been saying i've been acting weird, and i keep thinking i am seeing things..that aren't there! And it has only been happening to me while i've been taking this chocolate ex-lax..which has become like an addiction..i feel horrible when i don't take it

2007-09-04 17:00:59 · 18 answers · asked by metallicarocksgrl 1 in Mental Health

I am applying for ssd not sure I will get it though. Is there anyone who can recommend some type of a home business. I am desperate for some type of income. I'ved tried some things but they cost money. If there is anyone out there who knows anything please let me know. I am a former flight attendent so I dont know to much in the business world but I can type fast and i love to research things. Thanks I really need some advice!!

2007-09-04 16:57:10 · 3 answers · asked by Carla M 1 in Cancer

The ultrasounds show that it is not getting any larger (2 cm) but it is staying the same and it is very painful. Has anyone ever had one this long that actually went away on it's own without surgery or anything? Thanks.

2007-09-04 16:57:06 · 6 answers · asked by Susan 2 in Women's Health

like sometimes i can be myself and after i talked to the person i feel weird like the person thought i was weird how can i train my mind to JUST be myself? im 17

2007-09-04 16:55:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Hi,Iv been on zoloft for one week,i was taking 25mg now 50mg..I find that i feel so anxious and nervous and upsett etc..Is this normal?

2007-09-04 16:54:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

well, my dad and grandma is a diabetic. so i just want for a physical, and they schedule me for a blood work. so the next morning my dad test me on his glucose metter thing in the monring and it was 93. is that thing accurate?

2007-09-04 16:50:45 · 11 answers · asked by nt_truong369 1 in Diabetes