Health - 17 October 2007

Ok I was recently diagnosed with HPV, (genital warts), which I am confused on because its been about 5 years since my last sexual encounter. I was told that 80% of sexually active people have them by the time they are 50. I'm in my early 30s, male, and have had a few sex partners(although I can't say the same for them-neither one had a clue what it meant to be faithful), this is the first time anything like this has ever happened to me.
I am being treated with Aldara to get rid of the warts but I've also read that they do come back, and that there is no cure for the HPV virus. Does this mean I will be contagious for the rest of my life?

2007-10-17 01:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Phreak W 2 in STDs

I've worn glasses for about 20 years (I'm in my 30's). Suddenly, I don't need my glasses! I had an astigmatism, prism, and I was nearsighted. It started as very blurry vision closeup that was perfect without my glasses. Now I can see nearly perfectly far away too. No need for the prism either! Don't get me wrong, it's nice, but I'm quite curious about it. I went to the doctor and he said he's seen it a few times in his 35 years as an eye doc. What causes this? Goodness this is weird!

2007-10-17 01:09:54 · 9 answers · asked by kim_bp1 2 in Optical

2007-10-17 01:09:29 · 2 answers · asked by dahib 1 in STDs

i have OCD and im sorta ADD and im really moody so im thinking either bipolar or depression can u tell me ur stories with these illnesses?
i want to know how bad it got and stories from the ppl with them and if ur on medication and how it helped?
what is it like in general with this disease?
how do you cope if you dont c someone about it or take meds?
do u c a psychiatrist and does that help how so?
how did you find out you had it and if you were a child or teen what were ur thoght and how did you cope?
if you have friends with these disorders how did you find out how did you react and how do u feel about it/them now?
what do you do to support them?

2007-10-17 01:08:16 · 6 answers · asked by kiss_on_the_lips_22 2 in Mental Health

I have heard that one of the main ingrediants in them is also used for rat poison or insecticides.

is this true?

2007-10-17 01:08:08 · 12 answers · asked by ????????? 1 in Diet & Fitness

Many years ago my father died of colon cancer,
Last year I lost my mother to lung cancer and this year I have just recently lost my brother to lung cancer .
I do not smoke ( never have ) but I grew up in smokey apts.
Can colon and lung cancers be hereditary ?

2007-10-17 01:01:39 · 4 answers · asked by lcb 1 in Cancer

2007-10-17 00:53:10 · 5 answers · asked by ^^J3$s^^ 2 in Optical

2007-10-17 00:53:03 · 3 answers · asked by ^^J3$s^^ 2 in Optical

I have been buying Hepar sulph 30c from a pet store online,for my dogs for a few years now, i have run out and they sell Hepar sulph in 6c in my local health food shop, i wanted to know if i can use these for my dog also what would the doseadg be for the 6c, thanks Suzie

2007-10-17 00:50:42 · 6 answers · asked by spike 2 in Alternative Medicine

Ive noticed that the white of my eyes have become 'whiter' ad more bright, the on thing that I have hanged has been my diet? Anyone know what food in particular could be doing this?

2007-10-17 00:49:14 · 3 answers · asked by Kat 2 in Optical

2007-10-17 00:48:44 · 6 answers · asked by joice kei 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-10-17 00:34:57 · 7 answers · asked by tinkerbell34 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-10-17 00:34:12 · 2 answers · asked by dahib 1 in STDs

If you suspect you have a serious illness such as cancer, but do not have any real emergency symptoms, can a hospital refuse to treat you if you don't have health insurance? Or would they just bill you?

2007-10-17 00:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by the grand super C 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-10-17 00:23:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

My mother died on Sunday and she refused to participate in a clinical trial involving chemotherapy after trying it for 6 weeks. The doctor strongly suggested that she continue even though she gave it a 2% chance of it working. My mom said that one week after quitting it, she felt great whereas during the therapy, she said it felt like every cell in her body was sick and she felt like leaping out of it. By the way, after quitting she received a bill from the trial and was informed that only the "medicine" was free.

2007-10-17 00:00:37 · 13 answers · asked by dhkeys 2 in Cancer