Health - 26 September 2007

my mate has dermatisitis on her head and she often drags a nit comb through her hair to get the loose skin out of it,only thing is,she eats the dry flakes off the nit comb.when i tell her i saw her do it she said she wasnt eating the skin,she was licking the comb to wet it so that it grips the skin.i never see her shake or wipe the comb and its thick in flakes when she licks it.is she ill? what would you do?why does she do this?has anyone ever heard of this before?
i dont think there are nits just lots of dry flakes and some are as big as cornflakes so i would see them drop off the comb but she licks them off!!

2007-09-26 21:17:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

2007-09-26 21:15:37 · 7 answers · asked by BillyBoy 1 in Heart Diseases

what do you consider a "good" size penis?

2007-09-26 21:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Um.. im very confused.. whats wrong.. do u know???


well. im 13, and.. i got my period at the start of the year and iv had it twice since like,
the first time and then the next month i got it but its been like 7 months now..
im wondering when im going to gett it again???
and by the way im not pregnant.


help.. do u no why? is this like super unusual?

2007-09-26 21:06:32 · 8 answers · asked by Maria-Kate Moore_101 2 in Women's Health

2007-09-26 21:04:12 · 10 answers · asked by janie 7 in Alternative Medicine

i fumigate the house just in case it was fleas or bitting mites since i have a dog.. nothing it feel like someone is sticking little needles all over ..my skin feel weird. what can it be..

2007-09-26 21:02:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

So I met this guy I really like, and he recently confided that he has herpes. He controls it pretty well with Valtrex, but condoms are necessary, etc etc etc...

My question is this: Does anyone know how likely herpes transmition is if we use condoms every time, and he takes Valtrex every day (and obviously, no sex if he has an outbreak until it's over)? I have read that Valtrex reduces the transmition rate.

Has anyone had sex with an infected partner and not gotten the disease?

Serious answers only, please.

2007-09-26 20:59:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

Is there anybody out there who has ovarian cancer or knows someone who's had it? I am really worried that I may have it and am waiting for an ultrasound. I've done lots of reading about it, but it's mostly textbook type stuff. I'm not looking for a list of symptoms really, but am wondering if anybody can tell me their own story about how they were diagnosed etc. I have been having a lot of severe pelvic pain along with bleeding and I know that I have what might be cysts in my ovaries, but I'm scared that they might be cancerous. Please somebody, if you can share with me I would be most grateful, thank you!!

2007-09-26 20:58:39 · 6 answers · asked by winekissedlips 1 in Cancer

I have a rather skinny frame (because i've never exercised my whole life)...and now i'd like to bulk up....i've been told to have protein bars or extra protein in my diet, but what I think I want to do is to build the best amount of muscle I can build on a normal regular diet. I say this because won't muscle disintergrate if I stop eating the extra protein?

2007-09-26 20:58:11 · 8 answers · asked by Batman741 1 in Diet & Fitness

last year I had heard about melatonin and cleared it with my doctor, she said I could take 3-6 mg daily to help with sleep. it helped tremendously. then about a month ago another physician who saw on my records that I was taking the melatonin said that the melatonin keeps you from making your own if you take it every day. so I stopped it, but I'm back to having trouble sleeping but I'm getting daily sleep - just not enough. I want to figure out as much as I can before I talk to my doctor again about it. any thoughts will be appreciated.

when I tried Valerian - it seemed to act more as a stimulant than something to relax me.

lavender does help some, but not enough really .

I probably should quit using the computer at night, big problem, but I live alone and I go to online grief chat things at night (my wife died)

I exercise quite a bit also.

2007-09-26 20:56:28 · 5 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Alternative Medicine

2007-09-26 20:55:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

last year I had heard about melatonin and cleared it with my doctor, she said I could take 3-6 mg daily to help with sleep. it helped tremendously. then about a month ago another physician who saw on my records that I was taking the melatonin said that the melatonin keeps you from making your own if you take it every day. so I stopped it, but I'm back to having trouble sleeping but I'm getting daily sleep - just not enough. I want to figure out as much as I can before I talk to my doctor again about it. any thoughts will be appreciated.

2007-09-26 20:53:32 · 1 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Other - Diseases

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They are a little crooked and pushed off to the right, so they aren't center. i'm eighteen and debating on getting braces but I feel weird and too old to get them. I'm going off to college with them so I don't know if I should get them now or not. I'm a little self conscious of them. But I also don't know if my family can afford college and getting me braces. Thanks for all the help.

2007-09-26 20:52:52 · 13 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Dental

I keep gettin these pains in me breasts they are very sore its like a shooting pain, the pain is mostly to the left one and jus at me clevege. Sometimes the pain goes right through the whole thing. When the pain is at the worst it feels like it is coming from me back into me breast and I loose my breath 4 a short while and panic. Its startin to happen to my right breast aswell.Any idea what it could be as its it very sore and im gettin worried!!

2007-09-26 20:46:22 · 8 answers · asked by lilly101 2 in Women's Health

hey,

i am 18 year old female who has quite serve period pain and systoms. But i dont know how to quite tell the doctor as i havent told my mum yet and dont intend to. how will i pay for the apointment with the doctor, how do i start a conversation about having server period pain with a doctor. I'm also scared that the doctor will want to do tests like pelvic exam, i have been that it will hurt as i have server period pain and my mum has had orvian cancer on both overies. I need help. A.S.A.P as it dont want to have to worry about the pain anymore. if there is a female doctor anyone can reccommend that is on the gold cost in australia this would be most appreciated as i have male doctor i find isnt very helpful.

kirsty

2007-09-26 20:39:12 · 4 answers · asked by constable1989 1 in Women's Health

Is there anybody out there who has ovarian cancer or knows someone who's had it? I am really worried that I may have it and am waiting for an ultrasound. I've done lots of reading about it, but it's mostly textbook type stuff. Iam wondering if anybody can tell me their own story about how they were diagnosed etc. I have been having a lot of severe pelvic pain along with bleeding and I know that I have what may be cysts in my ovaries, but I'm scared that they might be cancerous. Please somebody, if you can share with me I would be most grateful, thank you!!

2007-09-26 20:33:25 · 3 answers · asked by winekissedlips 1 in Women's Health

I am 18. 5'11", 135lbs. I have been working out for almost 2 years, am not happy with results. gained 9 lbs. Here is what I started doing. (mon-legs, wed-chest, fri-arms. 3 sets each workout of 6 to 8 reps) Started doing a new workout about 6 months ago with better results (mon-legs, wed-chest. 4 sets each of 8 to 10 reps). I was eating 4,000 cal a day and just got fat. I think it is my workout thats the problem. I would like to look like a mix between T.O. (football guy) and Bruce Lee (ripped). Would like someone to tell me how many reps, sets ect. What I should eat? Dont feed me that protein crap we get plenty in our food. Would prefer someone who has been a former skinny guy who is an Ectomorph. Or someone who has worked with someone like me and got great results. Please post your credentials. I do have a Gym Membership. Can't afford a trainier. Dont trust them anyway because they are mostly all big guys who dont understand my situation. Am excited to hear your answers!

2007-09-26 20:32:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Is this a real condition?

I read up about it - and I am not at all convinced.
Anyone with deep interests or obsessions in something (like computers or music), and is a bit shy... seems to be open to this diagnoses..

2007-09-26 20:31:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I have a sore throat and a headache. I cannot tell if my tonsils are swollen I have no idea what is classed as swollen. I don't know what normal is. My temperature is very close to normal but my forehead feel warm.

2007-09-26 20:28:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-26 20:13:40 · 16 answers · asked by ilvckn13 1 in Men's Health

I'm 26 and don't have any insurance. My entire life I've always had a yellow/green discharge (since i was around 10 probably) and dealt with it until beginning of this year when I realized something wasn't right. Having it from childhood it was "normal" to me until I got tired of dealing with it ruining my underwear! So I went to the clinic to get help. The 3 stupid gynos they have there (all women) have all told me different things and given me pretty much the same medications over and over again. 1) The first said it was Trichomoniasis and gave me Metronidazole (2 times a day 7 days) as well as Diflucan (1 pill) in case there was any yeast at all. Took them both and still had a thick white discharge and pastey odor, just wasn't yellow anymore. 2) Second visit they said maybe it wasn't enough, so gave me Metronidazole for another 7 days. 3) Third visit, gave it to me yet again (Metronidazole) only this time 4 pills to take at one time. 4) Fourth visit, the lady said I had a very very

2007-09-26 20:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by tiny knickers 3 in Women's Health

Im started chemo about 3 weeks ago and my hair just basically all dissapeared today. Most poeple talk about it thinning out, but mone just went. Any boddy else with this experience ?

2007-09-26 20:07:14 · 8 answers · asked by Austin =] 3 in Cancer

I have been severely depressed for months. I got into an accident (driving alone and not my fault) and after the accident I sat outside my totaled car and didn't feel anything. I don't even know how I got out of the car. I think people were talking to me and I didn't say anything. All I can remember was how angry I was that I didn't die. Maybe it's the depression. I don't know. No one got hurt in the other car (thankfully). Why do I feel this way.

2007-09-26 20:07:12 · 7 answers · asked by byee77777 2 in Mental Health

No:
-parents
-psycologists
-friends

anyone!

2007-09-26 20:05:13 · 8 answers · asked by hope 1 in Mental Health

2007-09-26 19:55:44 · 2 answers · asked by Edwin L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

would those elasticated knee tube things help by supporting the joint and keeping it warm or would they actually be a problem by restricting circulation and reducing the amount of exercise the muscles get?

2007-09-26 19:55:18 · 2 answers · asked by XT rider 7 in Pain & Pain Management

does that mean I may have gotten tetanus or could it just be that I may have a thorn stuck in my leg that will eventually pop out aftera few more days. I can't remember when I last had a tetanus shot so am a little concerned, can anyone with a medical degree answer me please

2007-09-26 19:51:39 · 6 answers · asked by mugsy 1 in Injuries

Why do people unvoluntary urinate while asphyxing? It often happens when being choked or during hangings.

2007-09-26 19:41:23 · 4 answers · asked by Rongfred K 1 in Other - Health

I'm a clinical instructor and I want to test the validity of my future test question on Human Sexuality subject for health care professionals... You could be a registered nurse, physician, PT, OT, RT, and etc...


Scenario: A hospitalized 15-year-old boy is for discharge today. The health worker is about to give the last dose of the medication. He/She knocks the door but decides to enter any way because no one is answering. When he/she enters the room, he finds the patient mast.urbat.ing inside the bathroom and the bathroom door is slightly open. The patient does not notice the healthcare worker coming in. What is the healthcare worker's MOST approprite action?
A. Scold the patient for the inappropriate behavior
B. Leave the room immediately and quietly to provide privacy
C. Knock on the bathroom door to make the presence known to the patient
D. Close the bathroom door & wait inside the patient's room

Tell me your honest response to this question: A, B, C, or D.
Thanks...

2007-09-26 19:38:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Cause What im doing isnt working (eating).

I know about working out so you dont have to comment that.

Im 21 - 5'7" and weight aboug freaking 120lbs, Ive always wanted to gain weight but nothing seems to work.. All my family members are also skinny..

I want to be normal.. about 130 or 135lbs

2007-09-26 19:38:04 · 11 answers · asked by solehyphy 1 in Diet & Fitness