Health - 11 October 2007

I know icing can reduce swelling? But how does it work(medically)? Also, what other benefits are there from icing and for how long should it be done?

2007-10-11 06:26:23 · 2 answers · asked by Jim K 2 in Injuries

i have a small waist but have huge hips and butt what do i do???

2007-10-11 06:23:39 · 6 answers · asked by mga 1 in Diet & Fitness

I just have this really bad feeling, thing is, i dont feel likes it has anything to do with my job or health...just an overwhelming sad feeling...i know that sounds weird...but the last time i had this feeling was 2 weeks ago when i had this feeling at the same time of day and then my girlfriend told me later that evening that her ex popped into her work to tell her that he was moving to california and the same feeling i had right before my bro passed...any thoughs?....is this an indication of something? or just stress maybe?

PS...keep in mind that i am a very happy person normally...and dont let things get to me...

2007-10-11 06:19:42 · 4 answers · asked by hero 1 in Mental Health

I am a protanope, so I see red as very dark (probably like you see brown), and I can only tell red, orange, and yellow apart due to the brightness of them, not the hue.

Apart from annoying things like having to assume a stoplight is red because I dont see it lit up (and yea I stop at mostly every stoplight that is out) and not knowing if the light is green or yellow...

I really wanna know why I can't see a red laser pointer on a white board. Its not that I don't see red, cause I Definitely do..
Please tell me why laser pointers completely invisible to me??


Being colorblind has never bothered me.. until now, when I can't see a professor pointing to diagram and explaining what he/she is pointing at...

2007-10-11 06:18:32 · 7 answers · asked by kennyk 4 in Optical

right where the Proximal phalanx of great toe connects to the
Distal phalanx of great toe is a pain that increases the more I run or play sports. Whats causing this pain and how can I get it to go away so I can run without thinking that the pain will increase.

2007-10-11 06:15:16 · 3 answers · asked by Lazarus Cadaver 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i never thought i wud be in love with a girl 2.5yrs ago...but i hv been with her, madly in love....shw wants to settle with me, and is ready to leave everything...i am blessed with the most beautiful family..it has become too tough to decide.....i need her and hv surrendered myself to her....what do i do? plsss help me....am human too...and remember being bisexual is absolutely normal....wat stays common is love!!!!

2007-10-11 06:13:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

ok so i only got fours of sleep last night cause i had insomnia (where you can't go to sleep). i tried to go to take a nap at 11 this morning and i layed on the couch till 12:30 because i couldn't go to sleep. i'm not feeling good just because i'm worrying that i'll get sick and ruin the day tmorrow (me nd my family are going to the biltmore mansion tomorrow and its a 2 hr. car ride and i'm afraid i'll get sick and throw up while i'm there or start to feel horrible. but i asked my mom to get some chicken noodle soup and airborne and when she gets home i was going to eat and take the airborne and go to bed around 8 or 9 tonight ( so i can get some good rest and i have to get up at 6 a.m. tomorrow. do you think that i will feel better tomorrow? can u give me ways to stop worrying over this?thanks 10 points to the best answer

2007-10-11 06:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I've been wearing glasses for around 7-8 months. The doctor said I should wear them only when I can't see... Like the white-board in school. And I did that...

Recently I started to get really worried about my vision. My glasses are -1 diopter (I can't see far) And I'm worried they could increase... So today is the second day I wear them all the time. All day at home. Even in front of the computer. They have antireflex... Not sure in english but it's for when you work on the computer.

Is that good? Will it help me increase my vision? What should I do? I'm scared cause I use the computer 4-5 hours a day. Is it too much? Should I wear the glasses while using it? Should I take any meds? CAN MY VISION INCREASE OR CAN IT ONLY GET WORSE? Is laser eye surgery dangerous? How much is it worth!

Thanks a lot! God bless you.

2007-10-11 06:05:56 · 9 answers · asked by DJ Andski 2 in Optical

My girlfriend wants to put a complaint in and we dont know how to do it or who to contact.

She has been back to the GP 3 times in the past 8 months with the same problem and they keep giving her the same treatment everytime.....antibiotics!!
It works for a bit but then comes back, its causing my girlfriend pain.

Its a small lump around by her coxix(tail bone) just down inbetween the top of her bumcheeks, It swells up and she has trouble sleeping and sitting, I would have thought they would have sent her to the hospital to have it removed or something.

But now she has had enough and wants to take it further as to why she hasnt been refered.

Dr Frank you here? Anyone help thanks

2007-10-11 06:05:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

i was raped in june 07 very hard to cope with

2007-10-11 06:02:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Okay... well about 2 years ago was the last time I took antibiotics so I completely forgot about the antibiotics decresing the effects of birth control. Yeah, I feel a little stupid. Anyways, it was when I was actually ovulating when this took place. It was 2 weeks before I was supposed to start my real period when I started bleeding. I was still taking my birth control and about 2 weeks before I was supposed to start my sugar pills. So I should have started my real period about a week and a half ago, but none! I am always a few days early and never late. The only time I was late was when I was pregnant before. So I don't know what's going on. My family has said I haven't been myself. My boobs are pretty sore, I feel so ditzy, I'm a little dizzy. I don't know.. help me!!!

2007-10-11 05:59:17 · 2 answers · asked by Bailey Jane 1 in Women's Health

because i have it and is very painfull to go the toilet and i get constant stomache cramps, just wondered if any1 has heard of anything that cure the pain.

2007-10-11 05:58:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-11 05:55:04 · 14 answers · asked by cairnsconnell 1 in STDs

2007-10-11 05:54:29 · 4 answers · asked by bruce_parker77 1 in Injuries

My fiancee of three years just left a week ago and moved in with another woman. I have tried to eat but vomit everything. I cannot sleep. I went to a doctor and a psych and am on medication but it is not helping. I was used by this guy financially for years and now that I am nearly out of money he moved on. I truly feel as if I am going to die from the heart palpitations and no food or sleep. Please someone help me

2007-10-11 05:53:59 · 24 answers · asked by theartisttwin 5 in Mental Health

2007-10-11 05:53:15 · 5 answers · asked by onetwothree 1 in Other - Diseases

that you can still get it if you dont have one RIGHT? she now told her boyfriend and hes really mad at her he thinks he doesnt have it but i am sure he has it too cus they had unprotected sex soo many times and he also performed oral sex to her!!!! how can i let her know that you can also give herpes when your not having an outbreak

2007-10-11 05:52:11 · 7 answers · asked by prettylady! 1 in STDs

Liposuction, i want to take 30 pounds out of my body, How long? i heard three or two . but how far are they from each other ? a week or two ?

now, after that surgery ^^ i need two tummy tuck one for my tummy and another one for my legs.. how long ?

the reason for this that im traveling in six weeks, i wont be coming back

2007-10-11 05:50:53 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I have got stretch marks in a range of places which is really depressing me i and just wondered if boys are bothered of put off if a girl has stretch marks??

2007-10-11 05:47:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

any advice on what will get me up and going

2007-10-11 05:44:58 · 3 answers · asked by bikerreveal 2 in Mental Health

The directions for medications are always on the box or insert, never on the medication itself. No one keeps the boxes so why don't they put the directions directly on the bottles/containers?

2007-10-11 05:43:13 · 3 answers · asked by Ricky G 1 in Other - Health

I have a stuffy/runny nose, headache and drainage which is making me hoarse occasionally and I have to constantly clear my throat. I'm not sure if it's a sinus cold or allergies...I went outdoors to walk my dog yesterday and within minutes of going back inside, I was sneezing until bedtime.

I haven't done any sneezing today, but I actually feel worse (lots of pressure on head). I have to go out of town tomorrow...since i can't get in to see my doctor on such short notice, what's a really good otc med that i can take to kill this thing? Thanks!

2007-10-11 05:42:11 · 9 answers · asked by higherlovetx 5 in Other - Health

Would going from 10 to 0 cigarettes a day be bad for you? Should you, instead, slowly slack off?

2007-10-11 05:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by Mel 2 in Other - Health

ok i need some help here in trying to figure out what could be wrong with me.. maybe someone can help.. i have a pain in my chest, ribs and back.. it feels as if im being sqeezed and its hard for me to breath.. it hurts when i inhale and my pulse is at 110 beats per minute.. whats going on with me? im only 19 years old and i feel like if my bodies shutting down.. the doctor cant figure it out either.. he cant put his finger on what it could possibly be.. im in pain and i need some advice.. any clues??

2007-10-11 05:37:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

The rash doesn't have raised edges, and it isn't itchy. It is a perfect circle though. I'm in college and I'm living in a dorm, so I'm around a lot of germs. It looks like ringworm, it just doesn't have the same symptoms.

2007-10-11 05:35:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I had laparascopic surgery done on September 18th, 2007 to repair a large incisional hernia. I also had a condition called Diastasis Recti between my breast bone and my naval. My surgeon felt both the diastasis recti and the incisional hernia needed to be covered in mesh, as he said once the incisional hernia was repaired, the diastasis recti would become the weakest link, and would wind up causes me problems. However, I had no heartburn problems prior to surgery, and now I cannot sleep unless I am sleeping practically sitting upright. "Mylanta" gives me some relief while I am trying to sleep; but I want to know: Has anyone had this problem after a surgery such as this? WHEN WILL THIS SLEEP DEPRIVATING HEARTBURN GO AWAY??

2007-10-11 05:31:45 · 3 answers · asked by Ronald A F 2 in Other - Diseases

normal or not?

2007-10-11 05:30:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I woke up today loaded with the flu, I'm supposed to be someones bridesmaid on Saturday...HELP!
whats the best stuff to buy for the flu? (im in the uk) I've only been taking Beechams flu plus at the moment.
Or any home remedies you use?

thank you.

2007-10-11 05:28:52 · 3 answers · asked by boooo84 2 in Infectious Diseases

I do not ever take them & I only had one, so how long will it take to be out of my system?/

2007-10-11 05:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by texasangel 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-11 05:27:09 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health