Health - 26 December 2007

My grandmother is in a nursing home in Richmond, Va. I took a visit to her on Christmas day and was informed that if she was to have a bowl movement that they down provide diapers for the folks to wear they have a pad underneath them for bowl movement purposes and a nurse is to check in very frequently to make sure no bowl movements or accidents have taken place and if they have to get her cleaned up and a fresh pad put down. But in the two hours I was there with her she complained of pain because she was holding her bowl movement and was afraid to release it. She would not tell me why she was so afraid. On top of this in the two hours I was there only one nurse stepped in (<--keyword) but only to drop off food for the other older lady in the same room. This HAS to be very very wrong and unlawful!! Am I correct or are they aloud to run things this way? It seems to me if she sits in her bowl for that amount of time it is going to cause bad infection. Am I right? Thank you in advance.

2007-12-26 02:01:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

The crown and filling from a previous root canal, have come out. I guess i need to go to the dentist and get a new one. but my insurance only covers 1000$ or so. How much does a crown and filling cost? also, do i need to a specific kind of dentist for this?

2007-12-26 01:53:02 · 5 answers · asked by KNIKO 1 in Dental

I have had consistent "concentrated" headaches, coupled with dizziness and occasional 2-sec blackouts. My GP told me there was nothing, but to be risk free, to take a brain MRI. Now its due in 3 days. I am worried about the cost, but is the procedure and implications itself something to worry about? I have sinusitis, so it could be sinus headaches for all I know, and it pains me to think I'm wasting my Dad's money.

Then again, whats the price value of a life?

2007-12-26 01:52:08 · 4 answers · asked by hydraulicsFreak 2 in Other - Diseases

I got my first period the 20th of november and it ended the 27th. Yes, I am a virgin etc.. I think its just late but I was wondering if that is a pretty common thing. And since this is only going to be my secong time i do not know my cycle length.... or time between each month. Thanks, AG.

2007-12-26 01:46:08 · 7 answers · asked by Annabelle G 3 in Women's Health

i recently (last night) used veet hair removal gel to remove hair from my legs. around my right knee cap, it burned, blistered, and bruised my skin. It also made it bleed and created open sores in that area. It is still inflamed and red. It slightly bubbled up, last night. My mother is a nurse and said to treat it we should rinse it thoroughly with cool water. We did that. Is there anything else we can do or anything that will help soothe it. Also, will it scar my leg?

2007-12-26 01:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Millie Y 1 in First Aid

They don't happen often, but they're annoying at times, and I find them nerdy and embarassing! I'm having one right now, and blood is dripping all over my face and clothes!

2007-12-26 01:42:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

im concernd about the increase of penis enlargment products as no one knows its side effects and what i does in the long run and would people want to be robbed of all that money i think all this products is just a money spinner robbing people

2007-12-26 01:42:21 · 5 answers · asked by sniper 2 in Men's Health

ive gained some weight recently and i know i have to get back to shape, but i can never get to just excercise. i'm always saying things like "okay, excercising tomorrow for sure" but it never happens because i get to lazy the next day! i want to excercise, but the thought of "struggling" and killing myself on a treadmill makes me not want too...

can you please motivate me?

2007-12-26 01:40:09 · 4 answers · asked by kimberly. 4 in Diet & Fitness

Currently, I am at Metformin 850mg twice a day and my FBG is runing at around 100 +/- 5 points. I want to see if I can drop my Metformin to 500mg twice a day.

2007-12-26 01:39:11 · 2 answers · asked by samardho 1 in Diabetes

Im 16 btw... not exactly sure whats wrong, would be great if someone could inform me of what the hell is happening to my body =] thanx.

2007-12-26 01:36:07 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

I have a common cold (runny nose, headaches the usual) and last night my nan came round for dinner. She left early saying she felt ill and later called to say she was violently sick all night. My two younger cousins (14 and 8) also had this bug the day before when they had visited her. Is it possible fro me to catch it from her whilst i still have a cold and what are the chances?

2007-12-26 01:32:49 · 2 answers · asked by Smithy 1 in Infectious Diseases

2007-12-26 01:31:48 · 13 answers · asked by ¸.•*´`*•.¸ ℓανєη∂єr ¸.•*´`*•.¸ 6 in First Aid

2007-12-26 01:27:28 · 14 answers · asked by hijynx6 2 in Men's Health

I have recently been diagnosed with mild/moderate asthma stemming from severe allergies. I am on a steroid inhaler, and albuterol when needed, but is there anything else I can do to reduce my dependance on the inhalers? Natural, holistic treatments that can help me breathe easier? Would air purifiers help? Deep breathing techniques?

2007-12-26 01:26:08 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 in Alternative Medicine

this pill is one of three issued: the other two are:
Flagentyl and Biosubtyl.
These have been prescribed for Colitis problem in the intestine...

2007-12-26 01:22:34 · 9 answers · asked by john m 1 in Women's Health

I sleep only 6,7 hours a day
I am 14 and they say teens should get at least 10 hours of slp.
I feel tired when i wake up too,i get headache all the time

Is it because of the long hours of computer?
I have bad dark eye rings too

2007-12-26 01:10:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

I.e. If someone has genital warts, and on hands, then holds hand with partner

2007-12-26 01:08:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions

I have 24 hours to take the test so I have a bit of time. This is the only drug I take! Nothing else in my system besides that! Please help!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-26 01:08:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Diseases

In the morning its yellow , other parts of the day its clear.

2007-12-26 01:06:50 · 8 answers · asked by Vick K. 4 in Other - Health

I am looking to go to grad school and most of the ones i am interested in have a masters program in clinical psychology and a masters program in mental health counseling. What is the difference?

2007-12-26 01:02:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

Ive measured myself and I'm 37"underneath .but my full measurement is 43. What cup size of bra will I need? (I'm a bit embarrassed to go into a shop and get sized up) .

2007-12-26 01:01:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

its an instant turn off. i like to perform oral sex on her but i wont now because of the problem.shes clean takes good care of herself.but there is an odor i cant get past

2007-12-26 00:50:41 · 32 answers · asked by BO 1 in Women's Health

What are the usual things that happen when you have strep? What happens if you can't afford medicine? Does it go away? Should you cough up bloody sputum?

2007-12-26 00:47:48 · 4 answers · asked by Stormy 4 in Infectious Diseases

Well about a week and a half ago, I did stock at work, nothing out of the usual. I picked up some heavier boxes, but nothing insane, and I didnt feel any pain until later that night, about 5 hours. We went to see a movie and when I got up it was horrible. It is only on the left side, and it is righ where my back and butt meet. And yesterday, it was kind of like pulsing when i sat a certain way.
Well about two days ago, I felt numbness in my toes, and i thought maybe my sock was too tight or something cutting off the circulation. Well, I get the numbness now without socks or anything. What could this be, and how can I help it.
Also, when I sneeze and cough it causes my back SO much pain right in that spot.
Sometimes its worse than other times as well. And the simple task of getting up off a chair or laying down kills!

2007-12-26 00:47:10 · 3 answers · asked by *Brianna* 3 in Other - Health

I am 22 and low on testostrene according to a couple of blood tests done over this year. I hate being told i am very skinny like a girl...
Are there natural ways to increase testosterone level in the body, or should I take steroids?

2007-12-26 00:45:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

i had my periods when i was 12 years old,only two times in a year(and then i was so worried)but when i became 13 years old my periods came again, but only one time,and now have passed 4 months and they are not coming?What does this means?Is this normal? Please help me( but dont tell me that i should go and check to a doctor,cuz i wont do that)Just tell if this is normal or not, and when are gonne come my periods?Please help .I am really worried

2007-12-26 00:41:59 · 3 answers · asked by lizzy 1 in Women's Health

Lately I can't seem to hold anything with my left hand. I drop everything. There's no pain or numbness but it does seem to be increasing in frequency. Is there a cure?

2007-12-26 00:37:07 · 3 answers · asked by Mokushi 1 in Other - Diseases

My mother in law is in need of some new shoes and we can't find the ones we got her last year. They were men's house shoes extra wide with velcro fastenings on the side. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-12-26 00:21:15 · 1 answers · asked by charlesdclimer 5 in Women's Health

w/ vinegar instead of dressing

2007-12-26 00:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

If i touched a wart, how would i clean my hand successfully afterwards to stop me getting one?

2007-12-26 00:00:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Skin Conditions