Health - 28 October 2007

I don't have diabetes (at least I don't think so, since I have none of the symptoms), however since my dad has Type II, I've always been careful about my diet and excersize, and sometimes get my blood sugar checked.

The last time I did was around 4 months ago (it was around the 130 range and was less than an hour after I'd had a very large meal, so I think that was about right). I was wondering how accurate BG meters were.

As a note, I weigh around 135 pounds (which is around average for my height) and am 16 years old (I'm a girl). A lot of the older (45+) male members on my dad's side of the family (including my dad) have it, and I have one relative who's 19 and has it, but she's VERY sedentary and weighs almost 400 lbs. I take a roughly 45-minute jog every day and try to limit my carb/sugar intake, and I was also wondering what else I could do to prevent getting diabetes myself- I'm considering enlisting in the military after high school, meaning I can't have a serious disease.

2007-10-28 08:42:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

.... in the Mental Health category?

2007-10-28 08:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by grate_groove 2 in Mental Health

Does anyone have any suggestions for a last ditch treatment that is not allopathic? Such as cessium chloride, diet, etc?

2007-10-28 08:36:50 · 5 answers · asked by omlick 4 in Cancer

A relative by marriage is suffering from cancer. He has a lot of excruciating pain and very recently was placed on morphine by intravenous. He was rushed to hospital after having a bad fall caused by his weakness and pain. The medical staff placed him on intravenous morphine. He wanted to go home. There's a hospital bed in his home to help him be more comfortable. What I need to know ..is morphine by intravenous more for t hose who are dying???

2007-10-28 08:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

In early 2006, January, my aunt died

It devastaed my family and myself, at the time I was on olanzapine but was feeling its effects wearing off.

At the end of 2006, I was put on abilifiy, but I still have rarely taken it for the year I am supposed to have because of the side effects I felt.

However, now I am noticing I am getting extremely angry and painfully unhappy, a serious lack of peace.

I am even feeling suicidal, althoguh I don't think I will go through with it.

My question is, is the abilifiy likely to alleivate my pain to some extenet and should I begin taking it immediately? Because I feel unhappy 24 7 and have broke down privtaely a few times

2007-10-28 08:27:13 · 3 answers · asked by Exacerbate 1 in Mental Health

2007-10-28 08:26:40 · 9 answers · asked by Sicilian Godmother 7 in Alternative Medicine

I have been having problem with my knee since a month, been to the chiropractic and going through the therapy. Looks like my thigh muscles are weak which is hurting my knee and i cannot jog for more than a mile. I am 31 years old and healthy. Can anyone tell me what could be the problem?

2007-10-28 08:24:21 · 3 answers · asked by kchikkan 1 in Men's Health

2007-10-28 08:15:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

ASAP please

2007-10-28 08:14:34 · 3 answers · asked by hate mi kill mi nam mi raw !!! 2 in Injuries

I have a question, how do you get a root canal(just wondering) if you have silver fillings, do you have to get a root canal if you don't take good care of your teeths? i have 4 or 5 silver feelings and i'm scared to get a root canal if i need to.

what is it anyway?

what do the dentist or orthodentist do?

why do they have to do it?

2007-10-28 08:13:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

2007-10-28 08:12:55 · 3 answers · asked by liveinlove<3 1 in Women's Health

And I really need something to pick me up. I'm kinda circling the drain here.
I'm just kinda worried because when I get like this I tend to spiral downwards uncontrollably, and that never usually ends well.
Anybody got any ideas?
I dont even know what I'm asking to be honest...

2007-10-28 08:11:03 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I like to exercise alot, when I run much, my soleus muscle gets tense while i am training like any other muscle. When I go to sleep, sometimes if is accidently press on it, I start feeling a pain ascending in level till it becomes very painfull in my soleus muscle. It takes about 20 seconds then it goes away. How could I prevent that?
Thank you

2007-10-28 08:09:31 · 1 answers · asked by 123 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I know I get the blues in the Winter and so does my boyfriend - in fact he is a bit down just now and if this helps, I would be really greatful for any suggestions and advice from anybody who uses them and what they think of them. Thanks in advance. This is a serious question unfortunately.

2007-10-28 08:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

The reactions and feelings towards the mentally ill or mental disorders, vairies from culture to culture. In OUR society, mental illness is looked upon as a joke, or something that is disgusting or should be pityed. I'm not saying that EVERYONE feels this way, but a vast majority do.

*Thought Disorders:
-Schizophrenia
-Psychotic Disorder

*Affective Disorders
-Major Depression
-Mania
-Bipolar Disorder

*Panic Disorders
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
-PTSD
-Personality Disorders

These are only a few of many that our Society looks down on as a disruption or threat to us. If you think differently, then by all means prove me wrong. But time and time again, comedians have used Mental Illness as their main act, because we think its funny. Carlos Mencia (love him!), is one of the main ones right now.

Any proof agreeing or even proving wrong my theory is welcomed.

2007-10-28 08:01:00 · 18 answers · asked by Dee 2 in Mental Health

I no longer am able to sleep in, it really sucks because on weekends its nice to get a long nights sleep but ill stay up late on the weekends and then wake up early getting maybe 6-7 hours of sleep if I'm lucky.

2007-10-28 07:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

1) if a patient has ischaemic heart disease they have a prolonged pr interval over 0.2 seconds, due to a problem with conduction in the heart. where might the impulses be delayed to cause the extended pr interval?

2) in patients with pulmonary hypertension, blood pressure in the lungs is much higher than normal. their ecg has a trace with a large P wave. suggest which pat of the heart will be enlarged in a person with this condition and why?

2007-10-28 07:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

I have depression twice. the first ended in 2 weeks and the second already started 2 days ago. Please don't tell me why I have it. It's a long story. Any advice to end my depression? Do you have it before? if so, why? How long did it last? Thanks so much and no stupid or pervert answers! I'm really upset right now. Also please be honest! Don't lie in this question. I'm looking for truthful answers! Thanks so much for helping me!

2007-10-28 07:56:18 · 10 answers · asked by ♫Di [Pro-Love, Anti-Hate]♫ 7 in Mental Health

I read about costochonditis and it sounds just like what i am experiencing right now- pain in my sternum and tenderness which is what costochondritis does.

But I have had back pain since 03. but the pain in my sternum started about 2 weeks ago.

2007-10-28 07:54:11 · 4 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 in Pain & Pain Management

i started using them without my mom knowing and now shes stressing out saying im no longer a virgin??

2007-10-28 07:53:27 · 13 answers · asked by nicole=] 1 in Women's Health

DO YOU BOYS CARE IF A GIRL HAS LOTS OF STRETCH MARKS EVEN IF SHE IS PRETTY WITH A GOOD PHYSIQUE AND A GOOD PERSONALITY.
IF YOU ARE THEN WHY?

2007-10-28 07:51:37 · 26 answers · asked by J@m@ic@n Be@uty 2 in Men's Health

ok, so i just had some curry and some naan (sp) bread. But when we had all ate some it seemed as if mold had started growing on it, bluey greeny mold. Anyway im wondering will i get sick from it. Or will i be ok, hellpppppp

2007-10-28 07:51:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

My mum finds it hard to sleep. Any ideas? Oh, she also has a heart condition.

2007-10-28 07:48:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

how early do i need to get there to avoid lines? do ppl start lining the building way before it opens?

2007-10-28 07:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I mean people get motivated to exercise but then later on like a week or month later poeple get tired n lazy n don't exercsie no more ..why

2007-10-28 07:39:43 · 5 answers · asked by whatever441 1 in Diet & Fitness

Should I scratch it with my fingernails, or scrape it off with a cheese grater or something of the sort? Or should I just spend the extra money and see a doctor?

If I go with the second choice, what do you recommend I do with the finely shredded "cheese"? Will it be edible, or no?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

2007-10-28 07:37:38 · 20 answers · asked by Jacob H 2 in Skin Conditions

2007-10-28 07:33:22 · 7 answers · asked by Tigger 7 in Diet & Fitness

then I eat alot a huge meal and have desert, After I drink a ton of water,get weak and at times have dizziness,and for the first time this morning I had tingling hands with the nausea I get. I had a blood test done for diabetes 5 months ago the finger poke, they said I was not diabetic,so could it be time to check again?
My grandmother is type 1,father type 2, Thanks for any advice! I just would be embarrassed to go back and they say nothing is wrong! I am 27 y/o female not pregnant Tubes tied!

2007-10-28 07:32:15 · 3 answers · asked by Sami 1 in Diabetes

What Are The Sizes For Small, Medium, & Large. How Do U Know Which One Will Fit You?

2007-10-28 07:27:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

it says on the container i have to take another serving of 12 ounces after an hour has passed since working put...does this mean i can wait an hour before working out after drinking it?

2007-10-28 07:26:54 · 2 answers · asked by deathwatch1126 1 in Diet & Fitness