Health - 26 December 2007

I had all the blood work done precribed when you go to your first prenatal appt and my doc called today and said my platelet count was low (57). Now, I have to see a hematologist and maternal specialist. This wasnt bought up in my previous pregnancies and to my knowledge hasnt been a concern while I wasnt pregnant, even though I usually only get blood work done while Im pregnant. But has this happened to anyone or anyone know somebody that this has happened to? Im so scared, I dont know what could be wrong.

2007-12-26 08:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by ~>M3 N MY 2 GYRLZ<~ 3 in Other - General Health Care

Im just wondering if many people have heard of it. It is a very rare heart cancer. My sister passed away a few years of it, and when I told people what she died of they looked at me like I was crazy.

2007-12-26 08:10:13 · 3 answers · asked by Horse Up 6 in Cancer

2007-12-26 08:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon F 2 in Allergies

2007-12-26 08:06:26 · 21 answers · asked by Buff Me 6 in Other - General Health Care

My Ant is in the Hosptial and also we don't know if she going to make it or not ? I have been praying and crying she has been is the Hosp Thursday - Wensday she isnot doing good at all what Do we do

2007-12-26 08:02:29 · 10 answers · asked by you fine 2 in Cancer

Please help me! I was recently diagnosed with a health anxiety disorder and postnatal deppression, for the past few weeks i have been convincing myself i have a brain tumor. its pretty ridiculous i know but im so scared at the thought of having one i ont know if im imagining the symptoms or if they are real? I feel like my eyes slight move with out me doing anything, no one has seeen anything odd though, i feel nauseous alot but that could be my anxiety. I had a ct scan 5 months ago as they thought i had pulminary embloism (blood clot spread to lungs) but it turned out tyhere was absolutely nothing wrong with me! could they have seeen a brain tumor then? what is happening to me i dont want to be like this but i cant help it i hate worrying all the time im fine through the day time but as it gets dark i start to panic like mad! has anyone else suffred with this? It seemed to have started after birth or the death of my grandad (terminal cancer) Help!!>>

2007-12-26 08:00:12 · 13 answers · asked by Mumof THREE!!! <3 6 in Cancer

my ear hurts & i cant hear well.

2007-12-26 08:00:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anabelle's Mommy<3 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-26 07:59:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cancer

I can't remember how to figure this out

2007-12-26 07:58:59 · 7 answers · asked by daisy354 3 in Diet & Fitness

Has anyone ever tried the Cheetos Diet? You just eat Cheetos and drink water. Do you think you would lose weight?

2007-12-26 07:55:10 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I had to have a crown put on one of my bottom molars about 7 years ago. I noticed a couple of weeks ago, while flossing, that I have a piece of it missing now. Does anyone know if the dentist who put it in is liable to replace it for me at no charge?

2007-12-26 07:51:42 · 8 answers · asked by blessed1 3 in Dental

I started my period when i was 9 and i'm only a 34 A and i'm 14.
Some of my friends started when they were 13 and they're already a C.
why is it that this happens?


please no rude comments.
thanks!

2007-12-26 07:49:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-12-26 07:44:39 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

It doesn't hurt while playing just afterwards. When I'm sitting down I have a sudden urge to stretch it out.

2007-12-26 07:43:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-26 07:35:46 · 6 answers · asked by lagosboi81 1 in Dental

I will be having a son in 3 months, and am concerned about circumsicion. I believe we should not do it because then it can be our son's choice. My husband believes we should do it because it's not big deal. He doesn't have any really good reasons for wanting it done, other than he thinks it would be more traumatic later in life. So, I'm looking for advice from those who did it (or didn't do it) later in life...Why did you choose to do it? How horrible was the procedure and recovery? If you are still intact, were you teased for it? How did you handle it? What advice can I give my son if he is left intact? I've done lots of research, so please don't bore me with that, I'm looking for personal experience!

2007-12-26 07:32:53 · 17 answers · asked by Jennifer D 2 in Men's Health

if you sleep on your front, does your breast become stronger?
cos, every morrning, my boobs huuurrrrtttt! do they get smaller, amd harder to grow when you sleep on your stomach?

2007-12-26 07:32:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Ok I Have This Problem Ok I Haven't Had My Period In Like Nine Months And I Haven't Had Sex Yet But I Have The Cramps And Discharge Each Month Please If Anyone Can Give Me Some Information On This Medical Crisis. The Doctor At The Hospital Told Me Not To Worry Until I Was Ready To Start Having Kids. Please And Thank-U

2007-12-26 07:30:36 · 6 answers · asked by acrumpton89 1 in Women's Health

About 2 months ago, I was placed in the hospital after the biopsy they did on my left kidney went wrong. The needle went too far and punctured an artery in my kidney. It took alot of time and procedures to get the kidney to stop bleeding and functioning well again. Well, recently after having a renal scan, my docor told me that my kidney isn't functioning well at all. In fact, he said that I have a very poor functioning left kidney. He said that the wise decision is to remove it sense there is too much damage done to try and repair it. He said that my right kidney is in good health though. He also said that sense my blood pressure is stablized and I'm not in any pain, that he would want to wait to remove it due to the scar tissue around the kidney from all the procedures I had done in the hospital. I know that people live normal everyday lives with just one kidney. I guess my question is what will I need to change in my life to make sure that I am taking care of my last kidney?

2007-12-26 07:30:33 · 7 answers · asked by megmac85 2 in Other - Diseases

Alright, so just to let everyone know, I have a doctor's appointment set for tomorrow, I just want to see if anyone has gone through what I am experiencing or has any tips to make the dizziness subside without a prescription (I will more than likely get one tomorrow, but I don't have it today)

When I went to bed on Christmas Eve, I took my 10 mg Zolpidem (generic for Ambien). I had not had the pills in a few days. About 10 minutes after I took the pill, I started getting much more dizzy than how I feel when I normally take it. I couldn't even move my head without the room spinning. I thought it might have been because I hadn't taken them in a few days and that it would subside when I woke up. It did not go away when I woke up, and it lasted all day and is still here today (1 1/2 days later). What could be causing the dizziness? I'm not nauseated any more, but I still have to be very careful walking through the house. Any means of getting the dizziness to go away will be appreciated.

2007-12-26 07:27:37 · 0 answers · asked by Lauren 5 in Other - Diseases

had sex with this guy i met at the mall... it wasn't good sex becausse he keep moving.. and now everytime i have sex it hurts. not when i'm having sex but afterwards. i'll get these bump and they fill with liquid.. and it hurts so bad. it hurts to sit down. and when i sit down i have to spread my legs. and it iches.

2007-12-26 07:26:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

My brother is 21 years old. He lives at home with very loving...yet slightly over protective parents. He's so unstable...nobody knows which Scott they're going to be dealing with. He goes from being happy and joking around and laughing...to SCREAMING at everyone telling my dad to shoot him and call the cops on him if he wants him out of the house, he smashes his cell phone and slams doors, he grabbed my mom by the hood of her sweatshirt and pulled her backwards up the stairs, he slams doors constantly. He's just so up and down. I'm scared for him and my family. He's having a very difficult time right now. His truck is broke down and he just got layed off. I don't know if he's really depressed or if he has a mental problem. It's to the point where nobody wants him to live there anymore because all he does is freak out on us and make everyone's life miserable...until he's the good Scott and playing with his little brother and laughing at the Simpson's movie. Please help.

2007-12-26 07:26:49 · 5 answers · asked by geminiqtpie22 5 in Mental Health

2007-12-26 07:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by A k 1 in Alternative Medicine

Happened to me sometimes.... i talk to myself then i would unintentionally answer out loud. If no one is around I'm clear but if someone is around they think i'm losing it.

Do other people do it or do i need meds?

2007-12-26 07:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

I got in a car wreck broke othe legs it took me just under a year to get up and walking it took having my foot swell up about a year later for no apparent reason and finally going to the doc for him to tell me i have it. He says the accident and being off my legs for a long period of time speeded up the process. At the time of my wreck the doctor said i have early sighns of it. And besides all this i hardley drank milk all my life. Will this affect me having childern... Jennifer

2007-12-26 07:22:46 · 3 answers · asked by jenn c 1 in Women's Health

I've got my period at the age of 11. I'm 14 now. My period comes like every 2 or 3 months. I don't get cramps like everybody else I know with a period. I'm not having sex, but I'm scared that when I do starte......................well, I wouldn't be able to have children. Can a Woman please give me some advice on whats wrong.

2007-12-26 07:22:02 · 18 answers · asked by Muckie 2 in Women's Health

I am a 27 year old female that is in a serious relationship. I have dated this guy for 3 years. I am an attractive girl and I have been told that I am pretty good in bed. I have one small problem. I want to have sex all the time. I dont care what kind of sex. Even if it is just giving him oral sex, I crave it. He tells me that something is wrong with me or either he feels like he cant please me. That is not the case. I just love having sex and making him have an amazing climax. This is a very serious question and I need someone to tell me what I can do to "tone it down".

2007-12-26 07:20:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

I stand all day, with very few if not any breaks. I don't even really get to move around all that much. I was wondering if anyone had any good tips or know of any good insoles or products to help alleviate some of the pain. Thanks. BTW, I currently wear Superfeet (the green ones) purchased from Fleet Feet, which do help. *I will NOT get custom orthotics, did this once and it cost me a fortune and did absolutely nothing.

2007-12-26 07:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My two front teeth are bonded, but they have discolored faster than my normal teeth. I have no where near enough money to get them redone. Is there any way I can whiten the bonding?

2007-12-26 07:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dental

I am over weight at 263,but I have lost 10 pounds in the last 25 days just by cuting my food intake in half or better.Instead of a whole large pizza I only eat 3 to 4 pieces. I don't sit anymore at work to help my circulation it seems to help. What else can be done? I am ready to do what it takes with any suggestions I will be muchly greatful.

2007-12-26 07:20:19 · 10 answers · asked by Joshua 1 in Diabetes