Health - 7 November 2007

I'm 22, and have been on birth control for over 3 years and I take it very consistently, within the same hour each night. This month on the 14th day of my cycle I noticed a small amount of brown blood. Since then I've had normal discharge amounts, it's just a little darker than usual. I don't want to gross anyone out, but what the heck is going on? Has this happened to you? Should I see a doctor? I feel fine, no cramping, bloating, etc.

2007-11-07 04:18:35 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-11-07 04:18:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

Throughout my life I have always been somewhat in conctact of elderly people. We've lived in the nice neighborhoods of the elderly *Fun Fun Fun*, I helped take care of them in an exquisite residential care facility that was a family business, I've seen alot. Mostly the good times and very little of the bad. Funny thing was that hardly any of the women were health consious. Well times are changing now, and people sure as hell are eating alot differently.

So my question is this....are you prepared for your future??? If so what do you do to help ensure you live a healthy life?

If not, what are areas that need improvement? My drawback were that I smoked and needed a little toning up, so I quit (its been 2 months now-and im done forever!) and I still need to get in shape, I would like to start taking vitamins.....

Every month or so I think about my future. I am worried about all the consequences that will come my way if I dont straighten up my act. Do any of you feel the same way

2007-11-07 04:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by ★ Vaginal Discount ★ 4 in Diet & Fitness

And I am freaking out! Her family is with her right now, and right now she doesn't want visitors.
What can I do besides be there for her? I know I can't heal her or anything, but I would like advise on how to cope with this and not her make her feel like she's the "sick" one. Any suggestions?
Thanks...

2007-11-07 04:12:40 · 13 answers · asked by Done 6 in Cancer

If my doctor told me not to eat bacon butties now I would think he was loopy - he never gives advice like this unless it is a real risk to health such as sugar is to diabetics. Pretty soon we will alll be living on fruit and nuts, probably they will find something wrong with veggies too, does anybody else here get blooooody fed up (as if) with these food scares in the papers every day. God almighty half the worlds population is starving what more can I say? Does anybody in the world know the perfect diet for health? Seems the experts don't know and confuse us if we were to take it all on board. Eat, drink and be merry I say !!!!!

2007-11-07 04:12:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I have social anxiety and I'm about to go to therapy in a few hours for the first time ever. Can't I just get a self help book? I mean sure I'll go today but I don't think I'll be able to go again. Wouldn't a self help book and being more out-going work just as well as embarrassing myself..er I mean spilling all my fears to a therapist? I mean in the end I'll be depending on myself to fix my problems so really seeing a therapist is pointless, right??
I'm really scared about going :[

2007-11-07 04:09:33 · 14 answers · asked by noname 3 in Mental Health

I cannot take any hormonal birth control and am not ready for any permanent solutions. Any suggestions? Thank you.

2007-11-07 04:06:32 · 17 answers · asked by Shugah 3 in Women's Health

Is it better to eat food thats bad for you when your hungry or to not eat anything at all?? For example if im at work and im hungry and cant leave to get something healthy at the moment but im starving and i just grab like a few chips or sould i not eat anything at all?

2007-11-07 04:03:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I am 27. I moved out a year ago but had to move out because i couldnt afford it anymore due to the reason that i broke my ankle and leg PLUS i am changing my seizure meds (so i am on unpaid medical leave). i am stuck at home. both my parents have been alcoholics my whole life where my mother was emotionally and physically abusive. she almost died last year resulting in her finally getting sober. my has been cheating on her and still is because she has burned bridges with many people over the years including him. (i'm not making excuses for him though). stuck at the house and physically not being able to drive has made me stir crazy while they fight and my memories of my childhood (which i thought i got over when i moved out) have been haunting me while they want to kill each other... i am seeing therapist b/c my neurologist suggested it. should i be over it or should i just try not to cry and stay in my room all day. be honest please. any therapists or professionals or COA's?

2007-11-07 04:03:15 · 12 answers · asked by hello 2 in Mental Health

2007-11-07 03:57:07 · 12 answers · asked by mingblack 3 in Dental

My 16 yr old has to get all 4 of her wisdom teeth removed. I imagine she will be put out for it, as they are all still above the gum-line and haven't broken through. I was wondering how long the procedure took. I know it probably depends on how much work they have to do extracting them. Are we talking 1 hour? 2 hours? Anybody who has any idea? Thanks in advance!

2007-11-07 03:54:02 · 4 answers · asked by harley49916 3 in Dental

2007-11-07 03:53:46 · 4 answers · asked by Char B 2 in Women's Health

2007-11-07 03:53:00 · 4 answers · asked by efwisocap 3 in Diet & Fitness

I have GAD
Depression
OCD?
Thanks

2007-11-07 03:48:48 · 6 answers · asked by Kim S 4 in Mental Health

i wanna make a fool of ma x-bf.
he is really fat nd tall. too bad in studies,u noe those cool guys
nd his present gf is very very thin
we all r in the same school but different classes
his nd ma frndz r common
i just wanna make a fool out of him infront of all ma frndz nd his gf

well i'm not a crazzy gal.i hav a gud reason for doin all this stupid stuff which i ca'nt tell...
so ppl plzzz help me out
tell me any plan by which i can get back at him....

2007-11-07 03:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by kate 2 in Women's Health

name calling and violence, is this a normal withdrawal sympton from cymbalta? How long will this last? Her doctor told her nothing, the insurance wouldnt pay for cymbalta so he put her on something else and never told her about the withdrawal symptons for stopping cymbalta cold turkey!

2007-11-07 03:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by tracie t 1 in Other - Diseases

I was in the hospital for 2 days, had 2 cat scans, some drugs throughout the stay, and a stent inserted into me. That was all I had and i got a $40,000 bill, this doesn't seem right to me just from comparing what others have had done to them and their cost. I also dont have health insurance because I cant afford it.

2007-11-07 03:42:22 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. Southern Belle 2 in Other - Health

2007-11-07 03:42:11 · 3 answers · asked by dx m 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-11-07 03:39:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

He is getting better now, after being held in a coma for a long time. He is insisting for a sigarette. Apparently in his mind he has not stopped smoking yet. How can we change his attitude ?

2007-11-07 03:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by Walter B 1 in Respiratory Diseases

when i change things i hate it makes me hate my self even more i feel bad for all the people that care for me because i'll just hurt them sooner or later and for no reason i'm sure this is what i've always been and what i fear i'll aways be am i crazy or have i just come to turms with what is relality

2007-11-07 03:38:17 · 9 answers · asked by flkenout 3 in Mental Health

Is it normal for a type 1 diabetic to be 160 after 20 mins of eating a meal?

2007-11-07 03:36:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

i get a terrible headaches after i have a orgasm......does anyone know why...or had that before???Thanks sooo much!!!

2007-11-07 03:29:42 · 5 answers · asked by missy 1 in Women's Health

I am having this procedure done today at the request of my gyno (long list of issues). I have a follow up with her next Friday to go over if my meds are working. She has scheduled a Cardiologist appointment for me on Nov 27th. So will she get the results before the cardiologist does since she requested the echo?

2007-11-07 03:28:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Heart Diseases

2007-11-07 03:24:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Anyone know?

2007-11-07 03:22:30 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ Uwish ♥ 6 in Other - Diseases

Is there reduced function? Other than appearing abnormal, is there any other disability to having additional digits? The thing that is really bugging me is this: can someone with additional fingers actually use it to play the piano? that would advantageous and amazing if you can have 11 or 12 fingers on the piano.

2007-11-07 03:21:46 · 1 answers · asked by Khayr Al-anwar 2 in Other - Diseases

ive had my mothly for 1 year now, and its been on fro 3 months. it stopped and them again for 2 its STILL ON !
what do i do ?????????

2007-11-07 03:21:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Every morning I wake up completely dehydrated - my lips hurt, my throat burns, and my nose is completely swollen shut. I've got a humidifier and I drink nearly a half gallon of water before sleeping, but nothing helps? Do you have any advice?

2007-11-07 03:21:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My friend has been complaining of a bad stomach the last few days and said she has been weeing blood! She went to the hospital today, i hope shes ok what do you think could be the reason?

2007-11-07 03:18:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health