Health - 15 November 2007

Hi, I have had panic disorder for 20 years. I control the bad attacks with 1/2 xanax. This happens mabye once a month or so. I am also newly diagnosed with insulin resistance and take 500 mg of glucophage daily. My question is about 7 years ago all of a sudden when I decided to have a drink one evening, I drank about half of the drink and my heart started to race and I broke out into a sweat. Never did that before. I tried to drink maybe twice after that and the same thing happened, so I haven't drank since 2000. I would love to have a glass of wine at dinner or a drink when out with friends, but am afraid because of the past reaction. I by no means was a drinker, but I love the taste of wine. Just want to have maybe one drink. What could cause this to happen, and is it an allergic reaction, or was it a panic attack. By the way my heart checks out fine, so I know that isn't it, and I am not of Asian descent.

2007-11-15 07:22:44 · 5 answers · asked by TAMMY W 2 in Diabetes

2007-11-15 07:21:39 · 7 answers · asked by cindy61892 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-11-15 07:18:41 · 1 answers · asked by greeneggs416 1 in Other - Diseases

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2007-11-15 07:17:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

This individual is extremely level headed & extremely organized, really the backbone of the community. Probably the situation he's in is causing him lots of stress, there is a lot going on at home and he doesn't get enough help. He works for a Military Contractor. I said anti-depressants when your depressed is a medical problem.

2007-11-15 07:10:07 · 1 answers · asked by Will 4 in Mental Health

I've lost 3 people in 2 months. The first 2 were my friends from high school. Both of them died in separate car accidents. Both were 22. The third was my friend's mom who I was pretty close to. she died of cancer. I talked with a pastor at the mom's funeral and I felt much better. But then the next day I started to crumble again. All I've done right now is curl up on my bed, squeeze a stuffed animal and cry. At the same time my eating and shopping habits seem to be getting a little out of control. I seem to be eating whatever I want whenever I want. I spent 4 months trying to lose 15 pounds and since the 2nd friend died I've pretty much gained it all back. I have near perfect credit and I usually wait for the deal of a lifetime before I buy something. Now it's just like I want it NOW. I can still pay my bills in full but I'm using the money that I usually invest every month on junk. How to I get out of all this?

2007-11-15 07:07:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

this guy who sits next to me at work snorts randomly throughout the day. does anyone know why?

2007-11-15 07:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by pookie 1 in Other - Health

I have been doing massage therapy for 10+ years and am very toned with the muscles I use giving massage. I feel that much of the pain I feel is from an imbalance of muscles. I have started working out at the gym and would like to focus on the muscles that I don't work so much with my profession.

I should know the answer to my own question, as I know the muscles of the body very well, but I feel a personal trainer or physical therapist would be better qualified to give me some instructions. Thank you.

2007-11-15 07:03:43 · 4 answers · asked by jipegirl 2 in Pain & Pain Management

How do you know if you have it for real or if you really are hideous! I seriously feel that I look gross. Photos tell me this and prove my point- I feel I look like a witch and so harsh, my nose is too wide, my eyes are too small, my lips are too thin and my jaw sticks out and my face is too long- Even when people tell me I am pretty I think theyre lying or they just say that to EVERYONE. I take a picture of myself and i cannot stand to look at it! It's SO beyond agonizing-my face is so ugly! People tell me that I'm pretty but people tell everyone theyre pretty. I want a complete makeover. How do you make urself look HOT? Please, serious answers only.. help.

2007-11-15 07:01:59 · 4 answers · asked by dana s 1 in Mental Health

Specifically, Where can a person get the best "hair, manicure, pedicure and waxing" services with the Midwest region of the United States?

2007-11-15 07:01:40 · 1 answers · asked by In God We Trust 7 in Alternative Medicine

2007-11-15 07:00:01 · 16 answers · asked by Angel E 2 in Cancer

Okay. So im trying to lose weight but i cant seem to stay on a good diet. Like one week i will eat healthy and work out everyday but the next week im just not up to working out. What can i do to stay on a good diet??

2007-11-15 06:59:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

She is having tissue removed and an implant inserted with skin from her back bra line area used to replace the removed breast skin.

2007-11-15 06:58:02 · 1 answers · asked by schellstarr 1 in Women's Health

my doctor is having me take provera for a fibroid. has anyone taken this for a uterus fibroid? i keep bleeding, and i thought provera was to help you have regular periods. i am confussed.

2007-11-15 06:57:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

my cousin has a bumb on her back...it looks like a pimple but it is a little larger. It is white in the middle and has a little red all around it. She had trouble breathing yesterday and she has a fever and those are 2 of the signs somebody help please.

2007-11-15 06:53:49 · 8 answers · asked by Ohhemmgee_its_Angie 2 in Infectious Diseases

Hi all. For two days ive been having great depression and anxiety over a big panic attack, and ive been very nervous. Ive been to the doctor again today (who perscribed me diazepam on the first appointment) ive only taken it on the first day... yesterday i didnt take it, as i would like to take care of this myself because usually im mentaly strong and able..., and all of a sudden im starting to have shortness of breath, and cant take deep breaths etc... the doctor said the shortness of breath is because of my anxiety. im also having trouble sleeping because i stop breething as i fall asleep, only to wake up very nervous again. So now i decided to take diazepam only before going to sleep, and during the day time take nothing at all... Im not very keen on accepting the doctors opinions that the shortness of breath is caused by anxiety but
I just would like to know, coming from people with the same problems as me, if shortness of breath is normal when you are depressed and very anxious?

2007-11-15 06:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

my gf's put on a few (more than few actually) extra pounds, how do i motivate her to reduce weight without offending her?

2007-11-15 06:49:08 · 64 answers · asked by TheInsider 2 in Diet & Fitness

I had a miscarriage, immediately went on the pill after, finished the first month then decided to go on Depo. This was 3 months ago, i scheduled to have my next shot today. I still have not had a period, is this normal?

2007-11-15 06:44:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

For the past few nights, the joints in my shoulders and hips have been hurting so much, that I have been on the verge of screaming. I cried myself to sleep the other night cause the pain so almost unbearable.
I had a slight case Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was a kid and even had to use a walker for a couple of months.
It comes and goes, but seems to come as the seasons and or temperatures change.
I use to be prescribed painkillers for these occurences, but have currently run out. I need something to help ease the pain in my hip and shoulder joints. I am trying to get into a specialist, but haven't had any luck. Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated. I just want to be able to sleep and wake up without pain. What can I do?

2007-11-15 06:43:25 · 1 answers · asked by Ryan M 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband has this 1/2 cm diameter round growth at the side of his nose, and it has tiny bubbles on top... it looks like a wart, and I have been applying crushed garlic... any idea what it could be, and what to do about it....
It has been there for at least a year....

2007-11-15 06:42:47 · 7 answers · asked by gabe 3 in Alternative Medicine

What is the primary source in the human body that makes cancer thrive?

2007-11-15 06:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1 in Cancer

I am not considering doing this at all. in my health science class we are having to write a paper on anorexia and I'm supposed to write about why people do it. How much weight they lose a day is one of the main things I need to put in it but I can't find any information anywhere. Any help would be appreciated!

2007-11-15 06:41:01 · 32 answers · asked by Hope 2 in Diet & Fitness

Ok, so I left my pills on the bathroom counter and my son got a hold of them and popped one out before I could stop him (he just keeps getting taller and taller). I searched high and low for that damn thing. Who the heck knows where it ended up!

So, my question is, how do I handle this? Can I just skip over that day entirely? Or do I have to start a new pack? I really don't want to start a new pack since that will through my period off track and waste the remaining pills in my current pack. I have been on the pill for years and years and years and this has never happened to me before!

2007-11-15 06:38:54 · 2 answers · asked by mrsknowitall 2 in Women's Health

I've severe asthma and will have to undergo anesthesia during a surgery....
my doctor explained that it's dangerous but he'll try to keep everything under control
I need more details about this

2007-11-15 06:38:08 · 2 answers · asked by Pinka 3 in Other - Health

2007-11-15 06:35:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

i'am constantly tired due to a full time job and full time school. i feel like crap most of the time because i feel so tired. can someone help me and tell me what i should eat to be more healthy? maybe vitamins so i can have more energy?

2007-11-15 06:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by crazygirlx02 2 in Women's Health

We have no medical insurance. I've recently paid for a pap (almost $200 with lab fees). Haven't had one since the birth of my last son, 9 years ago. Figured it was time. I'd like get my blood work done, you know, for cholesterol and whatever else they do. I don't want to pay to see this Dr. again, just so she can allow me to get lab work. (They didn't tell my I should have been fasting the last time) Can I just walk into the hospital and request this to be done as a private citizen? Or do I need to get permission from someone?

2007-11-15 06:23:18 · 5 answers · asked by EarthGirl 6 in Women's Health

2007-11-15 06:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs. V 1 in STDs

My nephew just went to the doc. His Oxygen Saturation was 83%. They are addmiting him into the hospital. What are they going to do to treat him! What is a normal oxygen saturation for a 2 year old boy?

2007-11-15 06:20:49 · 2 answers · asked by Brittney G 1 in Other - Health

Any ideas of what it is and how to treat it. She is 19.

2007-11-15 06:18:37 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions