Health - 18 December 2007

I haven't had a period since Nov. 5th At first when I realized just how late I was I got really excited thinking here comes my second little baby!! But, 5 negative pregnancy tests later that excitment turned to great concern. I took my curiosity to webmd and read an article on ectopic pregnancy, regardles of the answers I seek tonight I'm calling the doctor tomorrow to get a definite diagnosis but to maybe help me sleep tonight I really need to, at the very least-know what I should expect.

My symptoms include:

Missed period (Nov. 5th was the first day of my last period)
Tender breasts
No major stomach pain, but cramps similar to the ones I experienced with my first child.
I am a smoker
23 y/o
under little to no stress (until now!)
That's all I can really say I guess, Thank you in advance for you help.

2007-12-18 16:18:24 · 3 answers · asked by poopypants 2 in Women's Health

Ok I had a pack of cigs and I forgot about them and put them in the washer like a dummy and they were all wet so i let them dry. are they ok to smoke now?

id hate to waste a whole pack of cigarettes on my ignorancyy lol

2007-12-18 16:15:17 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have been doing research as to why I keep getting hives, and weird swellings popping up randomly around my body such as my arms, legs, feet and hands. I have been to the doctors, they can't seem to find anything wrong with me. Then I found out about HAE. I am shocked because almost every symptom presented within the reading I had done describes my problems. I have had problems with my feet for over a year now. At least 4 or 5 times per month, for at least 72 hours per time, my feet swell up so bad and it becomes almost unbearable to walk. I literally have to walk on the sides of my feet, and can't even leave my house. I am sick of feeling like this, and I want answers. Since the doctors can seem to give me none, I am setting out on a joruney to find answers for myself, and then maybe I will have something to present to the doctor for him to go on. Pretty sad that doctors make so much money yet they fail to do their job to really earn what they make. Any information is appreciated!

2007-12-18 16:14:08 · 1 answers · asked by Alize 2 in Other - Diseases

Hello
I am 19 years old and i think i need a breast reduction. I am pretty slender (5'7'' and 125 lbs) and am currently naturally loosing some weight. I also have this huge problem ( no pun intended) My boobs are way to big for my body. I would be a 32 D if such a size existed, which it doesn't which makes it impossible to find a bra that fits my back and cup size. I also am an extremely active person in which case large breasts are not helpful with. All sports bras slip right up my back and up and over my boobs so they dont even work at all. I also notice that the do not seem as perky as they should be at my age. I am contemplating surgery and dont know if its silly to think of it. Is it irrational to want to augment my breasts. I know most augmentations are for women with DD-F cupbrasts but for my small body thats what i feel like i have! I also often have neck and back pain. With a flat chest i would be boyishly shaped and not very muscular. This is a huge problem for me..HELP!

2007-12-18 16:03:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

...how about sleep in the same room?

2007-12-18 16:00:16 · 15 answers · asked by lost 2 in Women's Health

Yes, I'm being serious. Here's the story behind the question.
Okay, so it's my time of the month and I use tampons. Now, sometimes I can remove them and it's not a big deal. Other times, it feels like I'm tugging on the inner walls of my vagina. I never really thought much of it, I just pulled harder or tugged repeatedly till it slid out.
Recently, I had this same problem. This time I wanted to know why. Well, I get a small mirror and I take a look. At first, it's hard to tell what I'm seeing. (not cause of my period...i don't bleed that much). It looks like something is wrapped around the tampon. I touch it, and being familiar with myself, I realize that it kind of feels like the skin from inside my vagina.
Well, when I finally manage to get the tampon out I realize that the string is still stuck. As i pull I realize...holy crap, it's inside a loop. I search for this loop and wa-lah I have found it. I can put my finger though it.

2007-12-18 15:57:00 · 14 answers · asked by Brittany P 2 in Women's Health

2007-12-18 15:56:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Optical

what purpose does earwax serve?

what exactly is earwax?

2007-12-18 15:56:38 · 13 answers · asked by lizzie c 4 in Other - Health

So I'm on regular birth control, but my period always starts a few days after I start the placebo pills. Don't know why, but my OBGYN person said it was okay so I haven't worried about it. My question is, is it safe for me to have sex without a condom during this time, even though I'm only taking placebo pills?

2007-12-18 15:55:54 · 2 answers · asked by Cassandra F 1 in Women's Health

I used to run about 3km a day, (25-30 minutes) for about a year. almost everyday 3-6 times per week. and i would maintain a weight of about 150lbs and did o/exercise
but i started to get horrible shin splints. and nothing would take the pain away except very strong doses of OTC pain relievers. by the time i came to college I was done. It hurts every single time i try to start running again.

but now that I am at school I'm on "meal plans" and i really only have one or two meals per day, mostly once and the calorie count on average isn't even close to 2000 cal.

but i put 40lbs on

i would have figured that my running would've atleast boosted my metabolism to handle an average calorie intake.

I know building muscle mass has a lot to do with metabolism but how can I do that quickly?
i'm pushing 190. and it fluxuates dramatically.

I gain and lose about 10lbs a week. THIS is NOT a good sign, I KNOW. but that's what the scale says. sometimes i'm 178ish on friday, and on monday i'm 1

2007-12-18 15:55:18 · 5 answers · asked by o11o 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-12-18 15:52:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

has an arrection or how ever u spell it and im 14 so dont hold anything back

2007-12-18 15:51:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I had foot surgery this morning and my doctor prescribed me with 10 tylenol #3 pills. I am in severe pain and these will only last into mid afternoon tomorrow. How do i ask him for more, i don't want to sound addicted or desperate. Also, i think i need something stronger, these barely take off the edge, how do i ask that.

2007-12-18 15:51:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-18 15:34:25 · 3 answers · asked by sherrie c 1 in Women's Health

I had my eye tooth crowned about 3 weeks ago. It's been hurting on and off. I went to dentist Friday and he shaved it down and said it was too high. It was fine Saturday, started hurting a little on Sunday, yesterday it was throbbing and right now its throbbing and hurts up to the roots of the tooth. It hurts even up next to my nose. I've been taking Advil like it's candy. I should tell you that I wear a particle that is connected to that tooth by a metal bracket and I'm waiting on my permanent to finish being made. The pain seems to get worse as the evening wears on.

Any suggestions as to what I can do about this pain?

2007-12-18 15:31:23 · 4 answers · asked by Tammy 2 in Dental

I had an apicoectomy a little over a week ago, and took antibiotics for a week. I just finished them a couple of days ago. After drinking wine today, I noticed that the bubble in my gum, above my tooth reappeared (which is why I got the apicoectomy in the first place).
Does it take a while for the symptoms to go away, or should I call my endodontist about this? He checked the area after a week (a couple of days ago), and said that I was healing well.
Would appreciate an endodontist or dentist's opinion. Thanks!

2007-12-18 15:29:56 · 3 answers · asked by SR 1 in Dental

how do u make ur-self a happier person when u are always down and u dont know y ur always down. u just r.

2007-12-18 15:28:14 · 6 answers · asked by crunch 1 in Mental Health

Ive heard that lifestyles or durex is good.
Please help

2007-12-18 15:27:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2007-12-18 15:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

i am currently a sophmore in high school. i am so frustrated because i am often so tired. i get about 8-9 hours of sleep but i NEVER feel good. i am always cloudy headed and out of focus. i will stare off into space and i wonder what is wrong with me. it seems like i'm getting enough sleep but i don't feel like it. i never feel like doing my school work and i dont have energy. when i attempt to do it at school, i just end up staring off into space or laying my head down on my desk. when i get home i lay around and don't feel like i have the energy to get it done. I have lots of D's right now and i'm so upset, i never have wanted to make these grades. i notice that sometimes i'll have extreme bouts of energy and almost get hyper, and i can work more efficently, but i still have problems focusing. what is wrong with me? i have so many zeros because i didn't do my work, and all my test grades are good or great. i don't understand. what can i do? how can i feel better? is it a disorder?

2007-12-18 15:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Does anyone know what this might be and what causes it? When it happens all I can see is bright white cloudiness. It usually goes away within a minute, but it has lasted up to five minutes on some occasions.

2007-12-18 15:20:26 · 3 answers · asked by y2kgooroo 1 in Other - Diseases

if someone's two testicles size is very different like one is almost double size of another . Is this a serious problem?

2007-12-18 15:18:49 · 19 answers · asked by abhinay23 2 in Men's Health

If so, how is it working? How do you use it in your daily meal planning? I am 60 years old and need to lose weight. I've talked with my doctor and we've talked at length about exercise and diet. I'm looking for your experience with protein powder.

2007-12-18 15:17:37 · 30 answers · asked by blue_skies243 2 in Diet & Fitness

2007-12-18 15:14:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

Firstly, I'm 29 and this problem began when I was about 21. I am wondering if others with rls would say my symptoms seem to be like theirs. I would also like to see what anyone with arthritis thinks. I have always thought I must have rls but now am unsure because of the sensations some with rls decribe. I hear a lot of people with rls talking about twitching or "creepy crawly" feelings. That doesnt seem to happen with my condition. Mostly, I would describe it like a tight cramp which usually begins in either the arch of my foot, my calf, or the back of my knees. It spreads into a dull ache or cramp that overtakes both legs (usually both) that is only relieved by motion or massaging (and only temporarily.) Sometimes my legs do jerk as a way of responding to the cramps. It only happens with my legs. It also usually only happens in the evening. It has been alot worse during my preganancies.
Thanks. I will vote for good answer and give rating.

2007-12-18 15:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am baby sitting tomorrow to earn some more money before the holidays and these kids are always sick. I took an airborne, but is there anything else i can do to prevent catching there little nasty germs?? lol.

2007-12-18 15:09:28 · 2 answers · asked by liveitup 2 in Infectious Diseases

i would do cardio 4-5 days a week
and i would eat COMPLETELY healthy
i am 5ft 4 and 130 pounds

2007-12-18 15:07:14 · 13 answers · asked by french fry 2 in Diet & Fitness

I'm 14 years old and I'm being forced to go through circumcision. My questions is, if my surgery was on the 21st of December, will I be able to do physical activities like soccer by the 5th of January?

2007-12-18 15:02:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

For like the past year i have had this mole type scab thing on my hand. It looks discusting...It started as a very small pimple that i squeezed and it eventually turned like this. Once in a while i will pick at it and it will bleed than go back to how it was..Its like brown and half an inch wide. It grosses me out i always wear like a sweater and cover it up its inbetween my thumb and index finger on the top of the hand..i tried to freeze it with a wart remover but it doest work..what is this?

2007-12-18 14:59:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

How much blood can you lose from your body without it like bleeding to death. I need to know this...

2007-12-18 14:57:59 · 2 answers · asked by Lindsey 1 in Other - Health