General Health Care - October 2006

Whats the amount of sleep a 13 year old needs?
And what time should they go to bed if they have to wake up at 8:00 during the week?

2006-10-22 15:11:55 · 15 answers · asked by CheerChic1022 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 14:59:33 · 7 answers · asked by grandadloo 2 in Other - General Health Care

I'm 12, almost 13. When do I get my first physical check up? I heard you have to get one in 8th grade. Isn't that embaressing though? Am I wrong?

2006-10-22 14:37:22 · 9 answers · asked by Bella Swan 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 14:31:53 · 4 answers · asked by YonniBabe 2 in Other - General Health Care

I currently am Dealing with a bad back. I saw a Orthopedist and was told I need surgery in the future and for the time being I need to be on long term Pain meds, and to go to a Pain Management center. One Prob, my insurance, so I was told by my ortho to go to a Doc that could deal with the same meds as the pain center. Found a Doc, have been on Oxycontin and Norco for the last year, Norco for much longer. The Doc I found realized after a few months that my isurance there was not covered, so again I had to find a new doc to cover, went to my original doc, family doc, she said she could write me my scripts, two months later she says she is not comftorable with them, like she talked to someone and they scared her or something about them. So she trys to get me into a pain center, we are in contact abou the process, next thing you know im callin her for a refill and im told ive been released because i shouldbe at the pain center, well im not there for 2 weeks, what do you I do inbetween?

2006-10-22 14:11:32 · 6 answers · asked by streety 1 in Pain & Pain Management

There is no underlying chronic disease or disorder, and yes I have seen a doctor, I just haven't felt hungry in a long time and making myself eat is kind of a chore. If you've been in a similar situation and found something that worked, I would love to hear from you. I stress that I am not trying to lose weight and that I have no history of eating disorders. Thanks in advance for any advice.

2006-10-22 14:11:06 · 13 answers · asked by Leslie D 4 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 14:05:47 · 11 answers · asked by babygirl 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 13:54:14 · 8 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 13:50:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

mine is around 99.0

2006-10-22 13:46:35 · 9 answers · asked by Jmeシ 1 in Other - General Health Care

to it?

2006-10-22 13:43:16 · 21 answers · asked by Jill W 4 in Injuries

2006-10-22 13:30:23 · 8 answers · asked by nyyanx28 2 in Other - General Health Care

I take medicine to lower my blood pressure. Can it get too low? How low is too low? I'm tired all the time; can this be from low blood pressure.67/42, 61/45, 71/50, usually within this range.

2006-10-22 13:30:05 · 21 answers · asked by leaving.florida 3 in Other - General Health Care

Why is Chiropractic Malpractice Insurance so much cheaper than a Medical Doctors Insurance is it because the medical doctor can they hurt me so much more

2006-10-22 13:20:16 · 2 answers · asked by Terry S 5 in Other - General Health Care

is 3 acctually better than 1? if so then why so ?

2006-10-22 13:09:05 · 7 answers · asked by weasel70 2 in Other - General Health Care

Who would you go to if your arm had a pain in it , Wife says Back quack I say medical Quack , Steak dinner riding on right answer

2006-10-22 13:02:56 · 4 answers · asked by Terry S 5 in Other - General Health Care

I know that if you have a really critical, unatural crooked spine then you have to go to hospital and be put on weights. I as just wondering if you can buy them for home use at night, because it's hard to keep your back straight whilst sleeping (which is when you grow the most). Please help :)

2006-10-22 12:57:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

does any body know that there is formaldahyde and mercury and antifreeze in a flu shot

2006-10-22 12:57:35 · 4 answers · asked by Terry S 5 in Other - General Health Care

sometimes i wake up and choke off it what is this? and is it normal

2006-10-22 12:53:50 · 7 answers · asked by lilbagel21 2 in Other - General Health Care

I currently enrolled in an HMO plan. I am married with 2 (athletic) kids. I am responsible for the health insurance for my family. We are a relativly healthy family with the exception of a sports related injury every once in a while. It doesnt matter to me what dr. I see, as I am not overjoyed with my pcp. Should I switch to a PPO? I think that I will have a $500 deductible.

I need advice.

I have used the dr. 7 times this year. $30 co-pay.

2006-10-22 12:48:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

and I was with a particular person for a year who had dementia, and recently had to turn the job over to someone else. I couldn't take the stress of the situation day after day anymore. Is there anyone else with similar job, and if so, how do you deal with it? How do you not "take it home with you" every day. I'm thinking of finding a different line of work, because I'm sinking into depression.

2006-10-22 12:37:02 · 6 answers · asked by Starscape 6 in Other - General Health Care

My inner ear has been throbbing all day! Any tips?

2006-10-22 12:33:11 · 8 answers · asked by Halo729 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have had plantar fasciitis in my left foot for the past 2 months and have been getting treatment for it. A week ago I fell down 5 stairs due to weakness in that foot. Now I have really sharp pain when I walk alot on the foot. Pain is centered outside of foot, in front ankle. Podiatrist said it is either a bruised bone or a sprain. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks.

2006-10-22 11:58:22 · 4 answers · asked by Richard J 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I don't know if this is carpel tunnel or something else. For about the past 5 years or so my hands have been cramping if I hold something small, like a pen, paintbrush, cooking spoon, anything small like that. Even fingernail clippers, scissors - anything.

I am only 28 so I don't think this is arthritis. It is mainly in my right hand, because I use it so much more, but it has happened in my left also.

I don't have a job where I do this often, thankfully. I use my hands a lot, but for normal activities. Also, I was a piano major in college though I haven't played much since then.

Recently my hands have been falling asleep, mostly at night, but during the day also.

Typing does not bother my hands, only activities where I must hold something small.

Any ideas?

2006-10-22 11:53:18 · 6 answers · asked by Ann 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Ok I asked about hte recovery earlier.....and welcome any suggestions on that.....but after reading a few other related questions.........many say eating soft, cool foods (ie. ice cream and jello) while others suggest hard cruncy foods to get the "scabs" off........which is right? I have surgery in the morning.......

2006-10-22 11:32:44 · 4 answers · asked by Carolina Girl 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-22 11:26:22 · 12 answers · asked by laura d 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-22 11:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

okay i rolled my ankle and fell down earlier on today, my mom said i may have pulled a tendat...it feels very uncomfortable when i dont have presure on it and it feels OW when i put pressure on it. ive had it iced for like an hour, should i wrap it? go to the doctor? crutches? i dont know how serious this is?? help please <33

2006-10-22 11:15:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

do any of u get nauseated when u take excedrin?

2006-10-22 11:03:24 · 9 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Pain & Pain Management

It seems like 2 days ago I felt something under my upper lid of my right eye. It starting feeling sore. It actually now feels like a pimple but under my eye lid. Is that possible, and if not, then what is it, and what can I do to get rid of it faster? Because it is really bothering me. Thanks!

2006-10-22 10:59:19 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid