Health - 18 September 2007

2007-09-18 17:03:50 · 3 answers · asked by kevin f 1 in Other - Health

My sister just recently asked me to be the Matron of Honor at her wedding and I don't want to be the "fat bridesmaid". The other two girls she is having stand for her are quite a bit slimmer than I am.
DH and I are also considering starting to try having kids in the spring.
The cherry on top though is I am starting a new job soon just a few doors down from a Curves location.


Overall, I think its a good time for me to start thinking more about my weight and getting in shape. I've got quite a bit of muscle already so weight training isn't a priority. Losing fat though is. Anyone who has used Curves, can you please tell me a bit of your experiences including pros and cons.

Thanks in advance!!!

2007-09-18 17:03:19 · 2 answers · asked by askenquestins 2 in Women's Health

I have a badly chipped, dead tooth and limited funds for a root canal, so I have been putting it off.

I say it is "dead" because there is no pain.

A few hours ago, it started to throb a little, so I checked my gum in the mirror and saw a pointing abscess. I put my finger on it to see how hard it was, and it burst with a small amount of bleeding.

Now, I know I have to see the dentist, but I am concerned more about the infection than the tooth. Since the abscess has drained, do I need to see the dentist tomorrow? Or can I wait till the end of the month when my check comes in?

2007-09-18 16:59:42 · 6 answers · asked by nobodyinparticular 5 in Dental

Is it better to shave with warm water or cold water?

2007-09-18 16:57:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

serious answers only please, this is a serious question. i was never told about it so im not sure. if so how often? and whats the benefits?

2007-09-18 16:54:47 · 33 answers · asked by ♥Brittany♥ 2 in Women's Health

I'm 21 years old and just had sex for the first time about a month ago. We used a Trojan Ultra Ribbed Lubricated condom. It hurt quite a bit and I was just finishing my period. I had sex again (with a different guy) this past weekend, and it hurt so much that we couldn't finish. We used NYC condoms. We had a lot of foreplay beforehand, and we used lube, but it still hurt. It even hurt when he used his finger to go in deep. We tried again two nights ago, but it was the same story. I have pain when urinating immediately after sex and also sometimes later in the day or the following day.

As a sidenote, I just recently bought the Rabbit vibrator. I can't insert it beyond just the tip and it starts to hurt when I try.

Could I have some kind of infection?

2007-09-18 16:53:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

what do i have?
i have no temature though.
what if i have to do during school?
theirs a teacher that doesnt let me go

2007-09-18 16:47:58 · 4 answers · asked by uhhlia! 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I mean like turpentine. I had a lot of beets for dinner the nite before. Any connection?

2007-09-18 16:44:01 · 2 answers · asked by Ghimraab 2 in Other - Health

2007-09-18 16:42:36 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I know this is going to make me sound like a dummy, but im 20 years old and never have had a cavity before.

I had a hole in my tooth before and it was just a weak spot in my tooth enamel. But now i have like three or four holes, like out of nowhere, only one of them hurts but im thinking it might be because my wisdom teeth are growing in and my tooth is just getting pushed. So are these cavities?

Im going to go to the dentist, but im terrified of needles, i have panic attacks and get sick. So im praying this isnt, what do yall think?

2007-09-18 16:38:49 · 11 answers · asked by soldiersprincess 3 in Dental

Annie is 53 and her father is 85. Any way Annie takes Kelp tablets and Alfalfa Tablets. Her father and she were talking about herbs. Annie's father said to Annie be careful when taking herbs. And that he thinks Annie should check with her doctor about herbs because Annie does not want to have kidney problems and if for example if a label on an herbal bottle says to take that herb for three months then it is what a person should do. Annie got a angry at her father. Annie's father said all that he means is Annie should follow the directions on the bottle. Annie said dad the herbs I take don't say anything on the bottle and if her father doesn't believe her he can read the label on her bottles, but her father said that was not necessary because he believes her. Annie then asked her father if he was saying that she should not take the herbs at all. and why did he say be careful with them. Her father replied I never said not to take them what I said is read the labels and the reason I said be careful was due to the fact you were holding one of your herb bottles in your hand when this conversation took place. Annie later on told her friends the story and asked them is my father saying I should not take my herbs. Her friends said no your father is not saying you should not take them all he is saying is follow the directions, nothing more. MY QUESTION: Do you agree/concur with Annie's friends and give me your reason?

2007-09-18 16:36:39 · 3 answers · asked by lover454 1 in Other - Diseases

for the past month i have been going to the gym 3 times a week. for about an hour in half. I get on the elliptical ( an exercise machine for those who don't know) for about 40 min. than i do other exercise mostly for legs. My period is late i want to know does this cause it?

2007-09-18 16:32:17 · 10 answers · asked by Deana 5 in Women's Health

I'm nearly 21 years old and I have large breasts. the problem is, they're saggy. is there any way of lifting them without having an operation?

2007-09-18 16:31:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I've had this off and on and the last few days is really annoying me. Directly below the center of where my ribs end, maybe around the upper stomach, I have this hard, full feeling. If I feel around it seems like something is there but I don't know if it's cartilage, my diagphram or what. I've been on Nexium for 4 months, had an endoscopy that came back normal. Could this be a side effect of nexium? I'm starting to get worried I have stomach cancer! My bowels are fine, no pain, swallowing is fine, appetite is fine. Any suggestions ?

2007-09-18 16:28:05 · 14 answers · asked by SoCal G 2 in Cancer

We broke up last week from a long term relationship. He was confused he said he wanted to be with me but were young and he hasnt done anything in life. Like experienced the world. And hes been pushing me and his best friend away. His best friend said i need to call him the sooner the better. And i did but he want there he was at a soccer game. I dont know what his deal is. He says he loves me and hes scared of commitment. I left a message on his phone a nice one letting him know i just want to talk to him. He told me to call when i was ready and he still wants to be close and hang out. So why is he still being distant from me and his bestfriend? hes never been like this. should i call him again if i dont hear from him in a few days or a week or should i let him come to me? im just afraid that he wont come to me since hes pushing me away for no apparent reason.... HELP!!

2007-09-18 16:26:34 · 2 answers · asked by KGcutie 2 in Women's Health

hi all,
this is just great. i have a bunch of ringworms all over my arms and a couple on my stomach. what do i do now?

i heard applying iodine and leaving it on for 30 seconds will help significantly. i just put some on, and its itching. maybe that means its working. ?

also, i touched things, slept on my bed, and wore my clothes, and sat on my couches and chairs. i don't want to catch ringworm again after its gone, so do i need to wash all of these things or something?

gosh, this is making me freak out.

2007-09-18 16:23:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-09-18 16:23:23 · 9 answers · asked by JAMES 4 in Mental Health

After Ihad my daughter 4 years ago it has been getting thinner and thinner. I have handfuls every time i wash it. Coule it be some sort of vitamin deficiancy? Please help me. By the way I am almost 40. Could that have anything do to with it?

2007-09-18 16:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by mardot 1 in Women's Health

I recently started having episodes of numbing and tingling muscle twitching and difficulty walking. I was hospitlaized and givin a diagnoses of depression. its been 2 months and still am having similar symptoms. i am depressed i have been for years I am a single mom with a lot of problems but this is all differnt to me. or am i in denial? could all of my stresses be taking over my body. ive been to numerous doctors no one will help me.

2007-09-18 16:18:29 · 4 answers · asked by Marie 2 in Mental Health

2007-09-18 16:09:00 · 6 answers · asked by kdidorek 2 in Cancer

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2007-09-18 16:08:19 · 4 answers · asked by blondiieee 2 in Cancer

I am not using meds for 9 months. I have taken Effexor for 4 years during a high anxyety period (first child and later divorce). I would like to transform my lifestyle to minimize or eliminate dysthymia. Thank you!!!

2007-09-18 16:01:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-09-18 16:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by laszlo_sun 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-09-18 15:55:23 · 12 answers · asked by drew tro 1 in Mental Health

food supplement is labeled no approved therapeutic effect, what is your impression about this?

2007-09-18 15:53:17 · 2 answers · asked by chase99_73 2 in Alternative Medicine

When masterbating I usually ejaculate in under 45 seconds -_- its really annoying, I'd like to go longer and its embarassing to.
When having sex with my girlfriend I ejaculate usually within 1 or 2 mins and I never get to give her enough pleasure.. I really would like to, I know foreplay can help, and I have been doing it alot more often.. but I would like to last longer.
Anyone know what I could do, or why I ejaculate so fast?

Thanks

2007-09-18 15:47:43 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I'm 21 years old and a sexually active type of person. However I have not had intercourse because I'm to afraid that its going to hurt. I have never let a guy finger me but other then that I've done everything else. Are there any tips to make my first experiance not painful?

2007-09-18 15:46:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Emotional dependence stems from emotional ABUSE. When a parent convinces their children they are sick, and make them RELY on them, that is a HUMLIATION TACTIC of ABUSE. If people did not have those 'weaknesses' to tide them over till they get to their STRONGER perspective/answer, they would commit suicide.

We all have defense-mechanisms. They are precious to us, they allow us to manage, to cope, and to heal.

They allow us to grow, and to communicate with bounderies.

I am very good, at letting the obnoxious, and irritatingly annoying things go in people, b/c I know how it feels to be tormented by someone who wants to hurt me, just to be sadistic.

We worry TOO much on the HUMILIATING/EMBARASSING/ANNOYING things in people, we do NOT face the REAL/TRUE oppressors.
"Why?"
Because its' hard, and its' time-consuming, and no one wants to deal with the REAL issues.
Theyd rather pick on/cyber-bully the ones who could really be good, precious friends to them.

Like me.

2007-09-18 15:40:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-09-18 15:39:36 · 5 answers · asked by joeyrogers00 1 in Women's Health

I thought all the decay was removed before the filling was done. Once it is covered with the filling and no longer exposed, how can it become decayed again?

2007-09-18 15:39:01 · 8 answers · asked by Simba 7 in Dental