Health - 3 October 2007

i know you probably dont live near me but in general, like how you can get free pregnancy test.

2007-10-03 17:22:21 · 1 answers · asked by Curly 3 in Women's Health

I don't know if a national health system or gov't subsidized insurance is the answer, but health care costs are insane! I need health insurance, and it is going to cost me almost $200 a month!!! There are cheaper ones, but the co-pays are so high, I may as well not buy those. I'm 25 and a non-smoker, it should not cost that much. Why does it cost $10000 to fix a broken arm? Ridiculous.

2007-10-03 17:21:42 · 6 answers · asked by redguard572001 2 in Other - General Health Care

i am getting a tonsillectomy next week and my doctor is doing it through cauterization. i have my hips pierced with jewelry that is permanent, so if i take it out, it cannot be put back right back in. do you think i will need to take them out for the surgery?

2007-10-03 17:13:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I'm a waver/sign holder for Little Caesars Pizza standing outside by the road waving at people as they go by. Well every since I took this job I've been having severe problems with constipation. I've been eating raisin bran, whole wheat sandwiches, chili with some hot sauce in it, drinking as much as 5 cups of water when able, and eating whatever my mom makes occassionally to try and relieve the constipation. None of these seem to be working. I'm am able to pass some gas here and there, but that's all. I work in the evenings 3PM to 8PM or 4PM to 8PM. I think the sun may be causing me to dry out, but I'm not able to quit my job cause I need it right now to pay rent and car insurance. Any ideas to help me get my bowels a moving again will be greatful cause I can't afford to end up in the hospital cause of this. Note I have some disabilities that prevent me from working any other jobs then this one. I have ADHD, learning disability and a touch of OCD.

2007-10-03 17:10:42 · 17 answers · asked by Kevin L 2 in Men's Health

i just read a book called "The Best little Girl in the World" and near the end, there was a girl in treatment who bragged a lot about being so thin and the best "anorexic" this same girl was caught using some sort of stick that - i think - would put air into your stomach and make you throw up. what are those sticks called?

(i wanna write a story about eating disorders and just had a question about those lil stick things)

2007-10-03 17:09:26 · 4 answers · asked by horizon 4 in Mental Health

my left breast has been hurting me and i think i have a cyst (at least i hope its just a cyst).

2007-10-03 17:07:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

My life is crap these days. I'm 22 and I don't have any direction. My relationships really suffer because of my on and off behavior. Sometimes I just can't stand anyone and I don't want to do anything. I feel like I'm constantly giving (emotionally) when I'm around others and it just wears me out after awhile. I never get what I want in return from others, whether it's friendship relationships or serious guy relationships I try to have. I'm extremely lonely inside because of this. I always feel like i'm on the outside, looking in. I'm tired of it. I never used to be like this. I think I have an addictive personality. I hate being by myself, even if it's hanging out with people I don't even really like, it's better than being alone. And, I'm usually bored out of my mind unless i'm drinking, doing coke, drinking tons of caffiene, or having sex. Those are the only things that make me feel ALIVE in life. I can't explain it. What is wrong with me? What can I do to stop the way I am? Thanks.

2007-10-03 17:05:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-10-03 17:04:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

2007-10-03 17:02:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

have been smoking weed for 4 yearsevery day, and quit 2 months ago, and did exstasy 1 year once a week, 3 years ago, now for the past month i have been having symptoms that are driving me crazy, i think i am going crazy, i think it is bipolar, I have mood swing all day sometimes more often sometimes less, it depends on the people i talk to , i can get put down very quickly by somebody and instead for finding a way to stand up for myselfe i take it personaly and start thinking about what the person said and what should i say and i star having a little dialog in my head and i start getting realy mad at this person, and start getting crazy, friends of mine start noticing and kinda start stayin away from me, i start liking staying by myselfe, have my own way of doing thinks. now i know thgat the weed can make me a little crzay after stopping it, and that the ecstasy can increse my worries but I think it is getting more seriouce. I have an appointment with a psychiatrist.

2007-10-03 17:01:54 · 6 answers · asked by The Blade23 1 in Mental Health

i eat 3 meals a day and drink EQUATE weight loss diet shakes when i feel hungry so i'll drink like ( 4 ) a day why am'i hungry as hell and not losing weight?

2007-10-03 16:57:57 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

i know there are several treatments to slow it down ,,,,but is it possible to correct it?

2007-10-03 16:57:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

is anybody on Zoloft. i was taking this anti for post natal depression 5 years ago, and it totally spaced me out, then i started taking it again 6 months ago, and i am totally confused on it. I thought its supposed to help me, but all it does, is make me crazier, more docile, and anti-social.
Is anybody having an dramas with this drug, is there something better?

2007-10-03 16:56:42 · 7 answers · asked by missyrocks! 2 in Mental Health

Some days after eating or drinking, the pain seems to stick in the right side where the laproscopic surgery was done....sometimes it takes days to clear up.

It's frustrating because a lot of times it interfers with my sleep and makes me very tired the next day.

2007-10-03 16:55:40 · 11 answers · asked by sugarbee 7 in Pain & Pain Management

My period was due two days ago. I took a pregnancy test that night and it was negative. Okay, no problem. Had agonizing cramps all day yesterday and I thought, alright, my period is just late. But it didn't come! And here it is the next day, and it still hasn't come. I just took another pregnancy test and again, it was negative. I've never missed a period in my life, but it was so strange to have such terrible cramps all day yesterday and still not be getting my period. Has anyone had these symptoms before and found out they were pregnant even after two neg preg tests? Could I just be really late - but if so, why the cramps yesterday? It's all very strange...

2007-10-03 16:53:14 · 23 answers · asked by Jenm 3 in Women's Health

i'm just starting...any tips/advice for me? thanks!

2007-10-03 16:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by how empty of me 2 in Diet & Fitness

Hi,

I recently signed up for Kaiser through my employer. I'm in California. I've been uninsured for three years before this. I have a couple of issues that could be considered "pre-existing conditions."

If I go to the doctor to get something treated, and they think its a pre-existing condition, what will happen?

Will they treat it, give me surgery, and then send me a bill?

Will they tell me I'm screwed and refuse to even treat me? Can they, under the law, refuse to treat me, if I'm not on their plan?

Can I sign up for a higher rate? How much higher would it be from the $265 a month I'm pay in individual costs right now (my employer has a group policy, but does not kick in anything)

How likely is it that they will even check to see if it is a pre-existing condition, especially if I tell my doctor it started bothering me weeks into my new coverage?

Please help, I really don't know what to do. I need some advice.

2007-10-03 16:51:31 · 6 answers · asked by Markarian 2 in Other - General Health Care

i see a psychiatrist, also i've been on several others before but my depression never seems to fully go away.

2007-10-03 16:49:17 · 15 answers · asked by k 2 in Mental Health

just curious...

2007-10-03 16:48:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I have started exploring how I can add more fruit and vegetables to my diet and ran across pears, which I never paid much attention to before. There are green pears, red pears, and golden brown kinds too. Which taste the best, and do certain ones have more vitamins in them than others?

just wondering, thanks

2007-10-03 16:46:38 · 3 answers · asked by Traveler001 2 in Diet & Fitness

I can't eat raw apples, carrots, or cherries - makes my throat really itchy and swells up. I can eat them if they are cooked or processed, but fresh causes a reaction. Sometimes raw celery and broccoli will bother me too, but not as much..

It seems to be sort of common, I know of a few other people who have this too... what is it? Is there a name for it?? Can anything be done to get rid of it??

2007-10-03 16:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Allergies

2007-10-03 16:43:42 · 8 answers · asked by marc m 1 in Cancer

I have a buldging tummy, and terrible thighs, but everyone keeps saying I look dead skinny. I don't know what to do, beacuse I just don't think I look skinny. My stomach sticks out when I sit down, and my theighs just jiggle.
In all honestly I've tried to stay under 1000 calories a day. I lost a lot of weight recently, I've gone from 137 ish to 115.
Which is good, but do you think there is potential to loose more?

2007-10-03 16:41:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I smoke a pack to 2 packs a day.
I light my first cig within 10 minutes of when i wake up and seem to smoke about every 15 to 30 minutes all day every day.
I want to quit so bad and have tried the patch for the full session twice, it did not help me with the withdrawl and cravings.. I have not tried the gum but imagine it wouldnt work if the patch didnt work..
Does anyone know of anything stronger.. a perscription medication or something that helps people who are SO hooked by ciggs..
And if your going to leave me comments like "Your an idiot for smoking" Dont bother.. i already have established that..
thanks anyways..
but i need real advice.. its doing a number on my lungs and iv stopped excersizing due to breathing problems. also some mornings my underarms and lungs and artery in my neck hurt very bad..
please let me know of anything you know to stop smoking or any testimonials would be great. thanks

2007-10-03 16:39:42 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I will find out monday how much time he has. I have read that most people die within 2 months. This is very hard to deal with and I would like so advice on what other people have done in like cases.

2007-10-03 16:39:00 · 7 answers · asked by chi chi 2 in Cancer

I got my shot aug 20th, 1st one since last dec. and i missed my period 3 weeks ago. this isnt usually normal, exspecially 4 me. anyone else experiance this?

2007-10-03 16:33:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

In one of the premier's scene Mayer asked for the credentials of the gynecologist who examined her and told her that she was approaching menopause.

Mayer said: "Can I check those diplomas 'coz I just want to make sure that they're not from some med school in the Philippines." is this good?

2007-10-03 16:32:56 · 2 answers · asked by michael g 1 in Other - Health

What should I expect? Does it hurt?

2007-10-03 16:30:36 · 10 answers · asked by SoAZ Gal 6 in Women's Health

I cannot take any pills and was wondering if anyone could tell me if there is any liquid menstruation medicine.

2007-10-03 16:29:08 · 5 answers · asked by Lazy Jedi 2 in Women's Health

2007-10-03 16:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by Cecilia G 1 in Cancer