Health - 16 October 2007

what are some of the things u can take at home that help me get it out my system. i need to get it out my blood?

2007-10-16 03:48:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Does it exist? Savants tend to have exceptional memory, yet they are usually socially ignorant. However, can you make yourself "smarter" by simply improving your memory? It seems like a simple question, I know. just curious.

2007-10-16 03:45:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I have to go for a stress test on Friday, now what? I smoke, should I be worried?

2007-10-16 03:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by YANNY 3 in Heart Diseases

My Grandmother used to rub vick's on the bottom of all us Grandchildren's feet to help stop us from coughing. Anyone else ever do this or heard of it? Does it help? Really how could it?

2007-10-16 03:39:56 · 4 answers · asked by fashion4dummies 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-16 03:39:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

My wife is caughing and has no voice (been that way for 3 or 4 days). Is there anything that she can do to help her recover or lessen her symptoms. She's a teacher and cannot work.

Please Help!

Thanks!

2007-10-16 03:38:12 · 3 answers · asked by Gemini5936 2 in Respiratory Diseases

A medium size one, not huge but not tiny.

thanks!

2007-10-16 03:38:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

im 29 yrs old and have 2 children but ive always had the problem if i run i leak!! any thoughts would be nice

2007-10-16 03:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by linzi114 1 in Women's Health

Hysteroscopy 4 days ago very painful. Mid-way through procedure there was a power surge. Doctor had to start all over with that 91 second countdown portion (the part using electrical current (?). I thought my insides were being ripped out - maybe the local wore off too soon. I am one of those great patients that remains calm. This time around I actually started to cry and it took all I had not to scream out loud. The most painful ordeal I've have ever experienced in my life. After the procedure I went home and tried to get comfortable - that did not occur. My husband contacted the doctor's office to get some pain meds. Is this normal?

Four days later doing much better; however, very uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time, I feel interminate pulling sensations, bloating, some cramping.

No fever, no unusual discharge, little bleeding unless I become physically active, then it is like a light day during my cycle.

I thought I would be up and running around by now

2007-10-16 03:33:06 · 1 answers · asked by pearl 1 in Women's Health

I cant afford the doctor right now,but any ideas what I could have ? and what to take ?

2007-10-16 03:32:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-16 03:29:34 · 8 answers · asked by AS 3 in Diet & Fitness

So, our family made it through a hard time, lots of challenges, my husband finished his MA dissertation, we were going to take some time to celebrate--like just a weekend away at a nice place by the beach, total cost $500 for the 3 of us. I'd been putting away savings in preparation for this. But now we've learned we're getting a 20% cut in our net salary starting next month. So, should I hold onto the savings until our income is back up and postpone the vacation? Or for the sake of our mental health, should we take the risk and spend some relaxed family time?

2007-10-16 03:26:50 · 12 answers · asked by surlygurl 6 in Mental Health

My dad had extra veins in his head. He got frequent bad headaches often. That is how he found out. Well the headaches could of caused the veins to pop. I have frequent headaches real bad. Is there anyway that i could of somehow also got those extra veins?

2007-10-16 03:21:05 · 7 answers · asked by Squishy 2 in Other - Diseases

I am looking to get all of my x-rays from the last 2 years. I would need both pre-op and post-op. Being as they are all now scanned directly into the consultants computer. Is payment required or can I just ask and they will provide me with a disc of the x-rays.

2007-10-16 03:13:19 · 8 answers · asked by Janeb 1 in Other - Health

I don't see why it isn't already. If your teeth get too bad, it can affect your brain. Are there any health insurance plans that include dental, or do you always have to get dental separate?

2007-10-16 03:12:24 · 17 answers · asked by UpTheDownwardSpiral 3 in Dental

2007-10-16 03:11:47 · 10 answers · asked by nutritionist34 1 in Cancer

2007-10-16 03:08:40 · 6 answers · asked by shruti 15 1 in Alternative Medicine

I'm 6'4, 330 lbs 31 y/o. I broke my leg, the lobe where the ACL connects on the fibia seperated, soft cast, all better, 2 months ago, that is almost healed completely. 2 weeks ago, I woke up like normal, went to the bathroom like normal, came back, sat on the bed like normal and then the pain started. I could move my limbs but I couldn't twist my back at all without pain. I couldn't get up it was so painful. I have been on vicatin & tylenol since. is this going to get better? are these incidents related? should I skip the hospital and go right to the chiropractor? what does this sound like? TIA, Dave

2007-10-16 02:57:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

How often should your eye's be dilated and checked by the eye doctor? Once a year? Or is it less?

Also, how long do pupils stay dilated for? I will as my doctor, but since I work on the computer, I'm wondering how long it will be before I can safely look at the screen?

Thanks!

2007-10-16 02:56:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

I know it is the drug, since when I stop it I go back to my normal weight. I used to work out with weights, but now I have to really fight hard to keep the weight off. I think she is just "saying" it won't add to weight since she wants me on it. I gained over 40 lbs in 2 years on that stuff. Do you know if I am correct in this drug adding weight?

2007-10-16 02:55:43 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Mental Health

What are the current local, UK and European legislation and organisational requirements, procedures and practices for protecting individuals from danger, harm and abuse

2007-10-16 02:55:12 · 2 answers · asked by Hasan 2 in Other - General Health Care

Last week I went to the gynecologist for a regular exam and pap smear, bill was $536. This week I had to go for a follow up ultrasound (not pregnant) that took 5 minutes, and cost $330. Also was prescribed birth control, another $45 a month. So I'm in the hole almost $1000 and didn't even do anything! I do have insurance, but I still have to pay the deductible. I feel Iike I just poured my money down the drain. Why the heck is it so expensive??

Sorry if I seem to be overreacting, but I have been trying so hard to pay down credit card debt and build up my savings. And just two little appointments erased that, just for the doctor to tell me my hormones are out of whack and I need to go on bc. OK, but does that have to cost $1000!?! OK I'm done. Thanks for listening.

2007-10-16 02:53:37 · 6 answers · asked by aml0017 5 in Women's Health

2007-10-16 02:46:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

hello i am a 31 y/o female who was just daig with copd and put on spivera . i no nothing about this disease . my doc just said my lungs looked ok but not great. for a 31 y/o .he also said i prob have the beginings of emphazema too . i did smoke and i just quit too . i was also born at 6months of preg i weighed 1 lb 6oz . i was healthy as they came . no probs . i guess its catching up to me now. when it first started i ran a good distances and felt lik emy chest was gonna cave in . my throat had a weird pain almost like i swallowed a cough drop , and i could barely catch my breath. not to mention my heart gonig a mile a min. well 2wks went by and i felt as though i had to work to catch my breath , it felt like someone sat on my chest and back . that was a constant feeling, and i had sharp pains that came in waves. . the doc put me on spivera . and 3 days later i had i guess what u call a panic attack i dunno , but it was hot flashes,dizzyness,and hyperfentalting. it only happen 2x

2007-10-16 02:44:38 · 4 answers · asked by Bella 2 in Respiratory Diseases

I love sweet tea but now that I am on a low calorie diet I have weened myself to drinking unsweet tea. Is it good or bad for me?

I also drink lots of water.

2007-10-16 02:44:09 · 6 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Diet & Fitness

Hi all. Okay so something is def wrong w me!! I have pains in my lower abdomen (i guess where my uterus are is) which has been going on for sometime. and i dont know what is wrong. I know its not an std but i was thinking pelvic inflamitory? I have only been with one person (sexually) and he was only w me. This was over the summer. We did have unprotected sex a few times (i know stupid). I missed my period in sept (i never miss a period) but i took a few preg test and all came up negative. I got my period for a few days in oct. so im pretty sure (or hoping) im not pregnant. So what is wrong? ive also been having some back aches latley. any ideas? yes i am going to go to the doctors. but i would just like to know if anyone has anyideas. thankyou very much.
in a way the pain feels like getting a period that never comes.

2007-10-16 02:40:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Its really gross but I have alot of pubic hair how do you get rid of it in a non painfull way?

2007-10-16 02:39:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I'm having such a hard time losing weight. and I'll do real good for a couple weeks but then I get sick of eating the same foods. I'm really busy and work two jobs with a young son at home. I need real ideas for snacks, dinners, etc... Can anyone help? I like the idea of eating every few hours. So if anyone could give me a typical day. Say 730am to 8pm. thanks. First thing in the morning I have a protein smoothie with a banana, strawberries, protein powder and 0 calorie orange drink, blended together. keeps me full for a few hours.

2007-10-16 02:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

March 2006 my ALT was 92 and this time it's 132. I tested for hepatitis and it came out negative. I am 195 lbs 5'10-5'11 but have high BAD cholesterol (152). 26 years old. I asked if it could be a tumor or liver cancer my doctor says no it's not that serious. I do NOT drink alcohol...and don't use any medications except a few months back where i used treatment shampoo for a scalp problem. Doctor says lose weight get the cholesterol down and then recheck the blood. What could it be? If it's not hepatitis it can't be a liver tumor can it? Please help thanks

2007-10-16 02:32:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I went to the hosptial on Sat night & was told I have a sever outer ear infection in the right side showing signs of starting in the left. They gave me 3 motrin and one morphine pill to remove the pain that night & prescriptions for apo-naproxen 2x a day & Cipro HC drops 3 drops 3x a day for 3 days then down to 3drops 2x a day. I've been taking the meds but I still hurt.

I was supposed to work Sun - Thurs, I've already taken Sun & Mon off, I feel obligated financially to go into work tonight BUT I'm still in so much pain, I can't even sleep, I can't chew food because my jaw on the right is swollen, I'm wearing a hat with lil ear flaps to keep out air. My job is working graveyard shift baking at a donut shop, I go in & out of a freezer all night. My husband said if I'm in pain I shouldn't go but I am torn between financial responsibly and my health. I really don't know what to do.

2007-10-16 02:28:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care