Health - 23 September 2007

Every single night I wake up in terrible pain in the calves of my legs. I have a constant feeling of pulled muscles during the day in my calves now. In the night, they cramp for about a minute(feels like an hour), and then they stop after I rub it real hard. I am waking my boyfriend up when I get them. I've tried more potassium, eating bannanas, watermellon, drinking tonic water, taking Q20 or whatever that pill is called. Nothing is working, anyone have any suggestions?

2007-09-23 03:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by JEEP15462 2 in Pain & Pain Management

not the actual depression but i tendency to develop it? Because i know scizophrenia (sp!?) can. My dad had depression does this mean ive got more of a chance?

2007-09-23 03:26:37 · 17 answers · asked by DiamondKiss 2 in Mental Health

I take my fitness health and diet very seriously, I try to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables every day and I buy fresh wherever possible but sometimes frozen vegetables are more convenient because they have a longer shelf life and I can buy them in bulk and not have to go shopping every 2-3 days.
My 2 weightlifting buddies who are also very diet concious disagree on which one is the most nutitios in terms of vitamins and fibre and other good things.
One of them insists that frozen is better because the vitamins etc are "locked in" by the freezing process...effectively keeping the food fresher than something that hasnt been frozen....my other friend insists that the oposite is true.
Any thoughts on this?

2007-09-23 03:25:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-09-23 03:22:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-09-23 03:21:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Im really scared because i really cant eat. If i do eat i get these horrible feelings and i feel like i can feel my thighs expanding (i know its sounds stupid but i swear it feels like that) i can feel the fat going to my stomach and my double chin and it makes me want to avoid food- not to get thin- to not have those feelings because they make me miserable. i try to avoid food as much as possible and only eat when absolutely necesary. Twice i threw up my food so i didnt feel this way. Its not that i THINK im FAT or something - i mean maybe i could stand to lose some pounds but nothing major its just the feeling i get after i eat. Do i need to eat healthily or get help? is this even curable? it makes me feel disgusted and upset- am i sick?

2007-09-23 03:19:44 · 20 answers · asked by DiamondKiss 2 in Mental Health

Grr, its so irritating - people are so inconsiderate not to use a tissue or even their hand.
Is it just a cold, or will I get worse? How long do you estimate until I'm better, I have a big week ahead, including a performance?

2007-09-23 03:17:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

if i build up my abs... will you be able to see them or do i need to lose body fat, if so how many pounds? i'm 112 right now.

2007-09-23 03:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by runner1girl9 3 in Diet & Fitness

What do I have?? I have had constant diarrhea for almost 3 weeks now. Most of the time its watery and yellow and the other times it has been very, very soft dark stool. Any time I eat, within 10 minutes of eating, I get this uncontrollable urge to go poop. Even when I smell food my stomach gets upset. My stomach gurgles and I can't hold it long enough to find a bathroom if even if I tried sometimes! It's very embarassing and annoying. I can't imagine that this is healthy. I drink plenty of water and have a pretty normal diet. I take Yaz (BC), Lexapro (10mg), Wellbutrin (150mg), and Prilosec (for acid reflux). Maybe those are why my stomach is upset? I have been eating at this restraunt a coworker of mine got salmonella from so I'm not sure if its that. Any help is appreciated!

2007-09-23 03:14:41 · 12 answers · asked by ladyusc229 4 in Other - Health

MY sister has breast, another has cervical, my mother had throat, my father had lung, some people in my family have brain, its all over.

2007-09-23 03:13:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I have read about some people seeing signs of increased cellulite as they were on birth control because of the hormonal increases. Since I have been on mine, I have seen that in my thighs, it has increased just a bit. It doesn't matter how healthily I eat, how much I exercise, or how much water I drink -- doesn't seem like it's going away. I can only contribute it back to the birth control. When I was reading, it said that it usually happens in the 1st months of BC intake. Does that mean that it will subside in later months or will it continue to add on to itself? Please help!

2007-09-23 03:11:52 · 4 answers · asked by arlingtonchick05 1 in Women's Health

Hi,
I was just wondering,
any experts out there have advice.
I have some problems with a fast heart rate 160bpm, at times.
I take take beta blockers when needed.
Had all kinds of tests with a cardio electro physiologist. blood,heart,ekg,heart moniter etc.
The only thing they found was low thyroid.
I am sleepy alot ,and gained some weight.
This happened after my third child was born(heart rate problem)
So I am scared to take synthyroid for my hypothyroidism.
What other choice it there?

2007-09-23 03:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by lisak 1 in Heart Diseases

about a month ago i went for a japanese sports carnival and got back with a sunburn...and from that day onwards, pimples start gathering on my forehead and it cant seems to stop!

Ive tried anti oil face wash and a different brand moisturizer and it doesnt seem to work...HELP ME! i miss my old face

2007-09-23 03:08:18 · 1 answers · asked by mike 1 in Skin Conditions

I want to stop smoking but it's very hard.... can someone tell me a kind of trick or something that may help me?

2007-09-23 03:07:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

does it has any correlation with high BP?

2007-09-23 03:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

2007-09-23 03:05:34 · 9 answers · asked by Aisha M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Im 15. I have a HUGE abcess in my mouth, all my gums are purpley/red and i cant even fit a small spoon in my mouth it is that swollen. i have lost 8 pound in the last 4 days because i cannot eat! My dentist has given me anti-biotics but the pain is unbelieveable!! My left cheek is the size of a tennis ball.. maybe bigger. I cannot sleep properly as it causes me too much pain and my eyes have become black. I feel so ugly. My face is throbbing. I cannot go out as it hurts for the cold air to hit my face and people stare at me. i cant wear my make-up which usually makes me feel more confident. Because of this unbearable abcess, i have a horrid taste in my mouth which makes me heave. I cannot even bath as it makes my face sting. I have also caught a bug, feel sick at the sight of food, heave when drinking, have earache, headache and period pain all in one. I really would appreciate it if anyone - male or female, could give me any tips to at least help me feel better about my self. thanks

2007-09-23 03:05:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

i talk my voice is different i don't now if theres something with my throat i toke a halls but it did not work whats wrong with me

2007-09-23 03:05:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-09-23 03:01:39 · 6 answers · asked by ytsirk 1 in Pain & Pain Management

What are you supposed to do when your nerves are so tore up over your boyfriend that you cant eat, sleep, or even think about anything else. My body hurts all over like I have flu or something. I could not even go to work yesterday. I tried to eat a biscuit this morning but I threw it right back up. I am shaking and trembling all over. I am a WRECK!!! I know this is not good. I take zoloft but it is not helping. I am losing my mind. How can I get myself out of this state??? Please I need some anwers. I talked to my grandma but no one seems to know what to do,.

2007-09-23 02:52:44 · 10 answers · asked by Sunny 2 in Mental Health

do you want a malignant or bengn tumor? if so, what are the odds of getting either one. i mean like, if you have a tumor what are the odds its either one?

2007-09-23 02:50:50 · 8 answers · asked by Patrick K 2 in Cancer

I have read everything I can find about Yaz now I want to here from professionals and those who are on this medication/birth control.

I have been off the pill for 5 years and have been using other forms of birth control... Yet, I want to be sure I will not get pregnant. I am a runner 5'8 and about 128 lbs. My cycle has been irrregular ... I have had one cylce in the past 5 months. I am not really sure what is going on with my body. I don't know what's wrong. I am 42 and I have a new gp who is taking care of me. She has ordered blood testing and has a script of Yaz for me.

Please, give me your thoughts here about the drug thanks! L

2007-09-23 02:50:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-09-23 02:47:51 · 4 answers · asked by YES! 1 in Dental

2007-09-23 02:44:47 · 22 answers · asked by jim w 1 in Mental Health

ok for my health class we need to do a presentation on a certain health topic. but nobody can do the same one as someone else so now i want to do something interesting but i can't really think of one so just throw out ideas please i may use one or it may spark one of my own. {and no one be perverted or whatever sex is not an option} =)

2007-09-23 02:43:00 · 3 answers · asked by ChellyWii 2 in Other - Health

2007-09-23 02:41:29 · 4 answers · asked by Jim B 1 in Allergies

I've had a few and I hate the lasting effects, is there any way to prevent them, or should I just be careful to notice the signs of an allergic reaction?

2007-09-23 02:40:43 · 2 answers · asked by JustAGirlX 6 in Allergies

About 3 months ago I did my own Special K diet. I ate the cereal all the time along with fruits, veggies, lots of water, etc.. and i lost about 16lbs in about 3 weeks. Well i stopped eating it because i noticed it has high fructose corn syrup in it. I was thinking of starting it again because its the only diet that seems to work for me! Is the HFCSyrup hurting me or do you think its okay? Thanks for your advice!

2007-09-23 01:59:07 · 8 answers · asked by afireinsidexxx77 3 in Diet & Fitness

2007-09-23 01:58:18 · 6 answers · asked by Henry T 1 in Diet & Fitness

My friend is overweight. She needs to go on a diet. What kind of foods will help her achieve a weight loss? Please help. Thanks!

2007-09-23 01:57:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness