Health - 8 September 2007

hi - I've been on blood pressure meds for a while - it pretty much runs in the family - my blood pressure has been increasing over the last month - and I have been taking 20 mg enalapril in the morning and 50 mg of toprol in the evening - when it first started increasing they said I could go to 100 of toprol if needed, and then my bp was down for several days - and has been ok. this morning when I woke up though I knew it was very high - I took my enalapril waited 30 minutes and then took my bp - (I was scared to take it when it was so high) and then after a half hour it was down to 166/146 or so - but still quite high.

so I plan to go to 100 for sure tonight since they said I could. it seems like I"m fine when moving around but when I sleep it goes quite high.
I don't know why. it is baffling to me.

thanks

2007-09-08 14:11:10 · 7 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Heart Diseases

2007-09-08 14:11:08 · 2 answers · asked by slim 1 in Women's Health

My wisdom teeth came in very late.I swear they came in after i went on thyroid meds a few years ago.In my mid to late 30s they came in.I don`t have insurance right now,so wondering how to pay for it.

2007-09-08 14:08:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I've been on glipizide (low dose: 1.25mg BID) for 2 years with pretty good control but it makes me always hungry and headachy. I decided to switch to metformin (500mg BID) a few days ago, thinking it would make me less prone to hypoglycemia. However, the hunger and headache are worse yet I think I'm more thirsty. (Needless to say, I don't test.) Obviously I need to suck it up and do some testing, but shouldn't metformin make me less likely to hypo?

2007-09-08 14:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by grotereber 3 in Diabetes

2007-09-08 14:03:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

So yeah, I got a box of those ThermaCare HeatWraps for this pain on my neck.
I am diabetic and I just realized the box said "Ask a doctor before use if you have diabetes."
I really dont want to ask my doctor, but can anyone tell me if there's any higher risks of use for a diabetic or whatever?

2007-09-08 14:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by wgfadgdag 1 in Diabetes

She refused to get any treatments for mental illness. She's around 50 yrs old. I believed she had this problem ever since she gave birth to her 2nd child. She is constantly frustrated and religious. Any suggestions or help?

2007-09-08 14:02:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

are there any of those clear braces you can get without going to an orthadontist?

2007-09-08 13:56:21 · 6 answers · asked by ljm 3 in Dental

2007-09-08 13:53:50 · 8 answers · asked by huesos126 1 in Other - Health

2007-09-08 13:48:01 · 6 answers · asked by shaguandra 1 in Other - Diseases

I've had a severe headache for 3 days now. Over the counter medication does not help - not even migraine tablets. I have seen the out of hours GP today who gave me Codeine and diclofenac which took most (but not all) the pain away but left me feeling really drugged and dozy. I won't be able to work like that, especially as I have to fly to Southampton (from Yorkshire) on Monday for 2 days. I'm drinking at least 2-3 litres of water or water based drinks (i.e. sugar free diluted cordials, etc), plus my usual tea (about 4-6 large mugs a day). I exercise, I've been going out to the park with my son to get some fresh air, etc. but it won't shift. I know it's not a migraine as I have those occassionally and this is different - across the top of my head rather than over my eyes where I would normally get migraine pain, although I am sensitive to light. Any suggestions as to what this could be or what else I could do to ease the pain without being drugged up?

2007-09-08 13:47:41 · 15 answers · asked by Cynical Girl 3 in Pain & Pain Management

this is because I can't wear contact lenses due to an eye irritation, and i don't have a pair of glasses, nor do any of my family members. my eyesight is poor, about 3.00, and i have to go to school on monday, but i won't be able to see. is there a way i can get a pair of glasses before monday? thanks

from what my mom tells me, if i want to get glasses, i'll have to order them and it'll take weeks.

2007-09-08 13:47:08 · 17 answers · asked by natalie 2 in Optical

im a baller, an artist, and video gamer. for about 3 weeks, over the summer, i played basketball at the y for 2 hours, and then when i come back from playing basketball, i play video games and i draw. then one day, my arm felt weak. i couldnt shoot very well in basketball. cuz my arm was weak, but i dont feel any pain. my doctor said, dont worry about it. i dont trust my doctor lol. anyways, what is this?? is this strained elbow?? or tennis elbow?? or is it nothing that it my arm becomes weak when i overuse my arm??

most people who had strained elbow or tennis elbow, they said there is alot of pain and weakness on ur arm.
but i dont have pain, its just weak.

my parents think that sometimes it happens when i overuse my arm
my right arm (good arm) is weaker than my left arm (weaker arm). if i feel my right arm, there are less muscles than left arm now. its been a month. my arm is kinda sore, just when im playin basketball. what should i do?? what is this?? IS THIS PERMANENT?thx

2007-09-08 13:45:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Hey Guys!
i'm travelling to kenya next week, and i hear that it is a bit damp over there at the moment, so mozis are rampant.
I'm working there for 2 weeks, and will be out in the bush.
Any ideas of how to keep the mosquitos at bay?
i hear vitamin B and garlic tablets are good. any feedback?

2007-09-08 13:43:38 · 11 answers · asked by Jammy_c 1 in Other - Health

2007-09-08 13:42:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I'm 37 yrs old male and was never prescribed anti-depressants before. I think I suffer from mild depression. Is it a good idea to share this with friends and/or family. THANKS.

2007-09-08 13:42:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-08 13:38:54 · 10 answers · asked by vividdark 3 in Other - Health

I believe I have a serious case of social anxiety disorder although I have never been professionally tested (due to the fact that I'm scared to see a doctor about it -- go figure).

I have been with my fiance for a year and I almost break down into massive panic attacks everytime I am in the company of his parents. I have become unglued at dinner with them, spilling water all over the table due to my shaking hands. I avoid most of their family parties and claim either sickness or another event to attend. My fiance even says my nervousness is very noticeable and that I sometimes look like a complete mess. He tells me all the time to calm down and act myself, but I can't. I don't know why this happens to me but it does.

This happens with other things as well. I am petrified to continue my education and go off to college. I attempted it but I was nervous everyday in class and uneasy. I am a day care teacher and speaking with my boss and the children's parents is a STRUGGLE! Help me!

2007-09-08 13:37:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

5' 1" 83lbs 12 years old

2007-09-08 13:36:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

my mom just went to the hospital and she has a kidney infection but shes home she didn't have to spend the night or anything they only have her on antibiotics so it shouldn't be anything to worry about right? she doesn't have the greatest health record, she has a pace maker and has had gastric bypass so help me please

2007-09-08 13:34:30 · 3 answers · asked by paul 2 in Other - Diseases

i've been getting gum treatment from a periodontist and i haven't seen much change except in my pockets.Now i'm due for a cleaning.What does the periodontist do that is different from a regular dentist cleaning?

2007-09-08 13:32:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

is there any way for a guy to use gardasil to prevent against warts?

2007-09-08 13:31:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

i like chocolates and other sweet delights.. sometimes i know it's too much, but i really don't know how to stop my cravings when it attacks me.. have some suggestions?

2007-09-08 13:30:39 · 6 answers · asked by sanguinelady 1 in Diet & Fitness

Well, I haven't had sex for about 2 1/2 years and I had sex yesterday and the next day my vaginal area felt a bit sore, like a bit stiff and I kind of assume it would be normal since its been so long since Ive had sex or done anything sexual stuff. So I was wondering, does it sound pretty normal or it something to worry about?

2007-09-08 13:28:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

i was on a medication that caused my mouth and teeth to be real sensitive when i ate certain foods such as acidy foods and sweets.I stop taking the medication about 3 weeks ago and it still hurts my jaw and teeth when i eat sweets or something cold.I have to eat real so because hard foods seem to make my mouth real sore all around.

2007-09-08 13:28:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

have you ever picked up dry contact lens, soaked it up in solution for a couple of hours and put it in your eyes.

My smartass sister did!!!

2007-09-08 13:21:29 · 10 answers · asked by Lankan Sweetheart 4 in Other - Diseases

why did i not throw it up or something?



just so you know i immediately regretted it.

2007-09-08 13:17:11 · 13 answers · asked by Alicia 1 in Mental Health

the reason I ask is my ankles have been swollen for 1 yr. doc did bld. wk normal, nuclear stress test normal. Water pills don't help, have stumped the doc. would appreciate any input

2007-09-08 13:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by jane c 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-09-08 13:15:29 · 32 answers · asked by TOQ 2 in Diet & Fitness

and no dairy?

2007-09-08 13:14:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness