Health - 3 October 2007

My 41 year old uncle has autism and is trying to live on his own after my grandma was moved to a nursing home. My family feels that his living on his own is crucial for his self esteem. Does anyone know if the state of Minnesota offers any financial help if we should need it down the road?

2007-10-03 16:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Hello. I am a 14 year old male. Quite a few months ago I noticed that my testicles were somewhat discolored, which light skin and white hair on the left sack and darker skin and black hair on the right sack, with a few large patches of light skin on the back of the testicles. I was not sure what to do, and I was very embarrased, so I decided to observe what would happen the next few months. Over this time, it has not become uniform, and so now I am a bit worried. I have discoloration on my hands and knees, though, and they have no side effects to my health except self-esteem. One thing that is kind of strange is this chunkiness on the left sack. I had just noticed it today while in the shower. It feels kind of wierd, but it could be multiple large tubes connecting the testicles with the penis. However, there is nothing like this on the right side. Could anyone give me any help?

PS. Is there a doctor that deals solely with penises? I am pretty sure my main doctor would not know this.

2007-10-03 16:25:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

...and if it is positive, it is the indicator of what?

2007-10-03 16:21:12 · 9 answers · asked by alwaysnewbie 2 in Other - Diseases

Ever since I was 12, I've had them very heavy and last for almost a week. The first two days are like hell. My cramps are so painful I can't function whatsover. I feel weak and my stomach is usually out of whack. Either I throw up or can't eat at all. Tylenol doesn't help. Midol helps only a little. The only thing I can do is curl up in my bed and cry. I want to know what I can do to help these symptoms. I'm tired of going through this every month.

2007-10-03 16:17:55 · 8 answers · asked by MAC loves Stars 2 in Women's Health

2007-10-03 16:17:42 · 3 answers · asked by yancey s 1 in Other - Diseases

Recently i've been having this pain on the right side of my hip. It starts slowly in that afternoon and worsens as the day continues. It doesn't hurt when I touch it but it's so painful to walk that's actually the time when i feel the most pain. What could cause this?? i go to school in the morning and come home and just relax basically. What could this be???

2007-10-03 16:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by zena s 2 in Pain & Pain Management

It's very frusting cause i love playing in the grass!

2007-10-03 16:15:54 · 14 answers · asked by Shanti 1 in Skin Conditions

im only 14 and i think i have bi polar..my mom is poor so how can i get a phycologist and i don't anybody to know..how am i gonna get help??do i have to wait till i get my own job..my life feels like ****

2007-10-03 16:14:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-10-03 16:11:30 · 2 answers · asked by coden 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-03 16:11:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Had a urinary tract infection cured by antibiotics went back to check to see if the infection is still there and was gone but still have a slight constant since of urgency? what can i do to feel better? what causes this feeling when the infection is gone?

2007-10-03 16:09:47 · 3 answers · asked by bstaylor85 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-03 16:08:45 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

ok i took him to the vet cuz they had to do some ear cleaning and had to sedation on him.im like ok only 2 hours without him.wenn i came home, i was all sad and stuff, i was all blank and plain. i was like -_-
so i wen to go pick him up cuz they said to pick him up at 6 so i went and they had closed it was 5:45.i was so mad, and i called their emergency number and said then i will have too pick him up tomorow at 8 am.the same time the bell rings for school .so i cant even live without my dog.once i went on a 1 day vacation to arizona,had to leav him home with my older brother.i was crying all on the way to arizona,the whole time i wasnt eating and stuff.soo wat do u think im crazy or just care about my dog soo much.i cant even slleep witout him

2007-10-03 16:01:00 · 10 answers · asked by young lovee. <33 3 in Mental Health

I am a 16 year old girl who has been battling depression for 2 years, do I see a therapist or a psychiatrist? whats the difference?? Please help and don't be mean...

2007-10-03 15:58:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

(sorry tmi)

and i had to get stitches and all, and i was wondering, i know that after you give birth your supposed to have a period thats sorta heavy or maybe light but mine seems to have sorta gone away. its like i'm spotting. is this normal? and i was wondering after getting stitches and having birth is it normal to have a foul smell of blood come out of you? i take a bath everyday, and clean myself well. i dont know whats going on and would like to know whats happening and if its normal.

please no sarcasm...please.thanks

2007-10-03 15:57:46 · 8 answers · asked by kitten 1 in Women's Health

My girlfriend, all of a sudden, started feeling really sick. She felt like she was going to throw up and couldn't even sit up. She went to go lay down and she said she's feeling somach pain from her chest to below her belly button. She also said she feels really hot and her head hurts. She usually has her period on the 5th of each month but it's been out of wack, she had it twice last month. She just said it came all of a sudden. I think it's cramps and she'll have her period or something but maybe it's the flu. What do you think?

2007-10-03 15:57:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Every time I wake up from a nap, my body vibrates uncontrollably for a few minutes. It's even more evident when the phone wakes me up. And it never happens when I wake up in the morning, only when it's a nap. It's weird, not scary or anything, and I'm just curious as to why the body does this. Is it a part of fight or flight? Something weird that only happens to me? Or do other people get this too?

2007-10-03 15:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

anyone use these? do they work really well?

2007-10-03 15:55:19 · 6 answers · asked by kestrelk8 6 in Women's Health

I Love cotton candy...

2007-10-03 15:54:36 · 4 answers · asked by canthear2000 2 in Cancer

THESE HANDS!!!!!!! I CAN'T GET THEM OFF MY WRISTS!!!!!

what is up with these hands!!! SKETTIOS!!!!!!!!

2007-10-03 15:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I just had stitches removed from a total knee replacement. One friend is urging me to keep using alcohol wipes on the dried blood to remove it while others are saying just use vitimen E because the alcohol will dry out the skin. Any suggestions?

2007-10-03 15:51:07 · 7 answers · asked by mschrissy0 3 in First Aid

I just weighed myself on the carpet and it said 280 IBS. However when I got off the carpet and weighed myself on a hard concrete floor it said 266 IBS. 280 is what USED to weight unless I still weigh that much. If 266 ibs is right. Then somehow I lost 15 IBS in one week. Hard to believe. No way.

2007-10-03 15:48:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Thanks.

2007-10-03 15:44:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Whenever I cough my stomach hurts. Whats wrong with me?

2007-10-03 15:41:14 · 4 answers · asked by dat_virgo_girl 1 in Respiratory Diseases

i am 52 and not had my period for over 3 years until i had this epidural shot which did not work it has cause me severe leg pain i want to know if this is normal

2007-10-03 15:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by linny 2 in Injuries

so these are the facts. i was 19 yrs old and contracted genital herpes, received treatment, and have been teseted every year for the last 5. I have NOT had an outbreak, and I have been punctual in getting re tested. all tests have been NEGATIVE. and i had been with the same man for 3 yrs...recently divorced, and am in a new relationship. because i have not had an outbreak, and no tests were positive I have been learly to tell him. I know he has a right to know, (and now that i know i plan on being with him for a while). should i tell him or should i wait for a longer time. and HOW should i tell him???????????

2007-10-03 15:40:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in STDs

My mother had a chemo embolization a couple weeks ago and her hair is starting to fall out a little. The doctor told her that all her hair will not fall out but i was just wondering how can i prevent this?Maybe eating some foods or buying some vitamins?

2007-10-03 15:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

The average height is growing bigger, because woman like tall guys and that will make their children tall, and so on. The average height for a man was 5'9, but now its like 5'10 to 6'0. my sis is 13 and 5'8. the average heaight for a woman was 5'3, but now its like 5'6. what do you people think about this?is it true to you?

2007-10-03 15:31:38 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-10-03 15:30:40 · 12 answers · asked by alma f 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have ruined to many shirts because my sweat has bleached them. I cannot explain how this is possible. If you have heard of this condition or can explain how it happens I qould be forever gratefull.

2007-10-03 15:28:22 · 15 answers · asked by cjw5971 2 in Skin Conditions