Health - 12 November 2007

My dad is going blind from DMD and says his doctor says nothing can be done to help him. He just takes a vitamin for better eyesight :::geesh:::: Has anyone treated this or done anything to help someone with this? Even lifestyle tips, whatever.

2007-11-12 14:37:43 · 1 answers · asked by WriterMom 6 in Optical

This is definitely one of those "save it for the diary" kind of rambles but I have been depressed as hell and confused for the last four or five years. I know what I need to do to begin solving my problems (eating right, exercising, meditating, therapizing or whatever) in but I keep messing up and getting drunk every weekend (at least) without fail which puts me back at square one every damn Monday. I know I have a drinking problem but my weeks are so unsatisfying that I see know other way to have fun than doing the usual. I hate the idea of being an A student with everything going for him and seeing myself blow it because I have nothing to look forward to. I have definitely been far more depressed than this but I am starting to believe that it really is just me. For some reason I don't think therapy is going to do it. How do I change the way I generally think about myself and my life? What do I do? Best answer is a saint.

2007-11-12 14:33:44 · 23 answers · asked by waterman 3 in Mental Health

My eyesight is incredibly bad: -6.50
I wear contacts, and my eye doctor says that my eyes get worse each year! How can I make my eyesight better, or at least prevent it from getting worse?

2007-11-12 14:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

2007-11-12 14:31:35 · 3 answers · asked by bogdangaszak 2 in Dental

I want to start counseling, but it says I need a referral, do I have to go to my regular doctor and just tell them I need a referral, or what? The website says "We accept referrals from individuals, couples, families, physicians, clergy, HMO’s, managed-care organizations and community agencies". If I went to my doctor, would I have to tell them anything, or just that I need a referral? Thanks in advance! Please help!

2007-11-12 14:22:10 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Jara-Lee♥ 3 in Mental Health

I have recently been diegnosed with Anemia. Im 14 years old and passed out in a class of mine do to Anemia. I would really like to prevent that form happing again. And need to eat foods with iorn i was told. What types of food has a good amount of iorn that teenagers whould not mind eating. Im not that particulr.

2007-11-12 14:21:02 · 9 answers · asked by sarah 2 in Other - Health

What happens if you eat your own tooth?

2007-11-12 14:14:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

ok so i had a colposocpy 5 days ago and for the ladies who had it done you know when you pee and the coffee ground stuff come out how long is that there for because i can see it and i feels a little uncomfortable and i was woundering dose it fall out or can i pull it out thanks for ur help!

2007-11-12 14:14:04 · 3 answers · asked by julyerie 1 in Women's Health

I have a contact lens power of -3.25. What does that translate into in terms of my visual acuity?

2007-11-12 14:10:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

my tooth, back tooth on the bottoms throbs every few minutes? what is this, how do i fix it?

2007-11-12 14:09:35 · 4 answers · asked by justwondering101 1 in Dental

i have a very swollen throat and lymph nodes! i'm tired all the time even though i'm getting a well amount of sleep! And my left side has sharp pains randomly! My boyfriend has been feeling the same way! we've been dating for 7 moths.
My parents don't want to take me to the doctor because they say there's nothing you can do about it. is it true?
nothing helps my head ache is there something specific i should be taking?? help!!! i can't stand this anymore!!

2007-11-12 14:08:33 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am 26 and recently started dating, I don't have much dating experience so maybe it's just my lack of knowledge about men in general -- but why do guys question a girl's virginity? It really gets under my skin when I reveal this to a guy (not just any guy), and then he questions it. Why would a guy respond "are you being honest? or "Seriously!?" This is just an example but that's like me questioning the size of his member, lol... To me it's like he's implying i'm a sl*t or look like one b/c how could I be an virgin. Are these guys just being disrespectful.... Any thoughts on this, would like to hear from males....

2007-11-12 14:03:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

and I can't eat until 5 minutes, what should I do?

2007-11-12 14:00:37 · 6 answers · asked by McWalmart 3 in Diet & Fitness

For example, the afternoon, before bed, in the morning, after dinner, etc...

2007-11-12 13:59:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

Is it unhealthy to eat an entire sweet potato or lunch?

2007-11-12 13:58:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-11-12 13:56:46 · 9 answers · asked by sunny27 1 in STDs

2007-11-12 13:53:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

My back ones are straight, 6 front on top and 7 on bottom are crooked. If I go for false teeth, should I have all pulled at once, or top and bottom separately? Should I only get the crooked ones pulled and then get bridges? What are the pros and cons of false and bridges?

2007-11-12 13:52:36 · 8 answers · asked by dragonslayer_74 2 in Dental

Of ADD. I think I might have it. I play video games way too much, and when people talk to me sometimes I blank out and have to ask them what they just said.
What are also the signs of Learning Disability?

2007-11-12 13:50:46 · 2 answers · asked by Mike D 3 in Mental Health

my dad has a headache please can you give me and ideas how to get rid of it naturally??? please no smart remarks.

2007-11-12 13:47:39 · 3 answers · asked by Christiana 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-11-12 13:46:06 · 3 answers · asked by The Bear 1 in Heart Diseases

2007-11-12 13:42:19 · 6 answers · asked by e_choc 1 in STDs

2007-11-12 13:41:50 · 3 answers · asked by e_choc 1 in Men's Health

My friend has Recurrent Tonsillitis that occurs at least 3 times a year.

When it happens she gets Acute tonsillitis: characterized by a sudden sore throat, difficult or painful swallowing, tender lymph nodes in the jaw and neck, and, occasional airway obstruction.

Her doctor suggested tonsillectomy but she is apprehensive about it and would like to find out more about alternative permanent cures (if there are any)..

Many thanks in advance for your advice! ^,^)/

2007-11-12 13:41:39 · 3 answers · asked by shiawase 2 in Other - Diseases

I am somewhat of a healthfreak, and I'm moderately cut on most of my body.

The muscle group I'm having the most trouble with is my lower abs. No matter how many days a week, or how much protein I eat afterwards, it just doesn't seem to develop!

My question is: does anyone have any workouts I can do to get those firm, cut lower abs? Or if you have any nutrition tips, I would really appreciate it!

2007-11-12 13:34:12 · 1 answers · asked by Johnny K 2 in Diet & Fitness

I've been feeling a little strange lately.

Two months ago I moved from a bad job situation to a new place with a great job that pays me what I'm worth. The work I'm doing has gotten better, but I feel more stressed out than ever. Everyone hands me assignments all of the time, and I just can't do them all. My attempts to mitigate that issue have ended in my co-worker's disappointment.

My boyfriend is overseas for another month for a total of a five month stay. I miss him a lot, but our relationship is four years strong. Unfortunately, he's in an area where there aren't phones, so I can't even relax by talking to him.

I always feel good until I don't. Sometimes I'm okay without plans for the weekend, and other times I'm on the edge of my seat. I'm just tired of having to put myself out there all of the time to meet new people, some of whom don't really need new friends. I'd like some of the connections I've made to work in my favor. I am tired of doing all the work.

Help?

2007-11-12 13:33:36 · 5 answers · asked by Aimee L 4 in Mental Health

Not trying to be funny but I have noticed that every time i eat meat mainly beef or sushi as well (not so much chicken) I have supper boners in the morning. I thought this happened to everyone but I just asked my friend and it apparently does not effect him or most of his friends.

2007-11-12 13:32:39 · 17 answers · asked by into t 1 in Men's Health

Do floride treatments help?
My hus was a preemie and was given LOTS of tetracycline in his first months. He was so early, no one thought he would live. Now, his teeth look terrible and it affects his feelings about the way he looks.
Is he doomed to have rotting teeth like some preemies I've seen?

2007-11-12 13:30:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

2007-11-12 13:30:36 · 5 answers · asked by board 1 in Dental

2007-11-12 13:29:46 · 2 answers · asked by erin5700 2 in Mental Health