General Health Care - December 2006

For those people that work 3rd shift- typically having a 10 hour shift 4 nights a week- that would normally sleep during the day and have a hard time doing so- I have heard that people CAN'T make up sleep from lost. My friend has really broken sleep patterns, but on his days off, he sleeps like 16 hours because he is just exhausted from his long work week of overnight shifts. Is it just a fallacy that sleep CAN'T be made up?

2006-12-29 02:25:08 · 6 answers · asked by Earthy Angel 4 in Other - General Health Care

I have fair skin, so anytime I run into a chair or something, there is a bruise. This past week or so though, I have found bruises on my legs that I can't even think of what I could have hit or run into. It seems like they just appeared out of nowhere. A friend of mine is a medical assistant, and she said maybe it's low iron. I haven't changed my diet or anything recently-- still eating whatever I want lol It's just weirding me out I guess and I'd like to know what, other then low iron, could be the cause. Thanks :)

2006-12-29 02:03:02 · 8 answers · asked by pryncessleah23 1 in Injuries

My friend/roommate has been 87lbs since she was 8yrs old. She is now 37yrs. She is not anorexic as far as I know and is not a fitness person either. In fact she is pretty normal. She is about 5'4. We talk about this but she is sensitive with others about her weight and lies at times (saying it is more) to avoid remarks.The dietician told her she has a high metabolism. This maybe true but is it possible that something else is not right?

2006-12-29 01:54:06 · 8 answers · asked by Jay 1 in Other - General Health Care

Nervous,because i hate Needles.

Not worried about the pain - because i know it won't hurt much.

Just the idea of a needle going into a vein. eek.

very squeamish.

2006-12-29 01:31:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

in tibia and fibula

2006-12-29 01:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by fairy 1 in Injuries

in tibia and fibula

2006-12-29 01:11:41 · 8 answers · asked by fairy 1 in Injuries

2006-12-29 00:40:47 · 9 answers · asked by "P" 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-29 00:32:47 · 14 answers · asked by stupid_blonde_from_hell 1 in Other - General Health Care

I happen to eat a lot of salt, but i do not have high blood pressure or anything like that. There are also times that i will be sitting at work or something like that and just have a craving for salt....what does this mean??

2006-12-29 00:25:47 · 6 answers · asked by wildbrockman 2 in Other - General Health Care

me and my brother were sliding down the stairs and i felt a rub on my leg and i look at and it was a rug burn and it hurts . wut should i do and i have three red spots and a scarpe that hurts /

2006-12-29 00:24:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I work in a bar, get home about midnight then go to bed. I fall asleep quickly but seem to sleep for about 12 hours and struggle to wake up early after my 8 hours. I've tried setting my alarm clock but i just ignore it. My eyes feel heavy and i'm really struggling. I feel so guilty because i know its not a good lifestyle. Has anyone had this problem? How can i change this because I'm really sick of sleeping all day? I feel sluggish & tired all the time. My diet isn't that magnificent, i eat twice a day. I look forward to your suggestions.

2006-12-29 00:01:08 · 11 answers · asked by angelface 1 in Other - General Health Care

it seems too that i have unswallowed food in my throat, i feel vomiting too especially in the morning or afternoon. sometimes i feel that my neck is tight and thick and that it is difficult & painful to turn it on sides. this has been almost for 2months. i"ve been to the ENT doctor and prescribed omeprazole & claricoft, i'm using it for 2weeks almost but seems no improvement...

any other suggestions for cure, medication, or treatment or alternative medicines please?..

2006-12-28 23:53:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I was recently diagnosed with migraines. The doctor put me on Migquin for the pain. (He does not have me on a preventative yet.) As they warned me, it makes me really drowsy.

The weird part is: If I take it at night, I go to bed like I normally do. But, when the drowsy effect wears off, I wake up and cannot get back to sleep--even if I was naturally ready to sleep before taking the pills!

This has happened twice now. I only got 1 hour of sleep tonight because of this phenomenon.

Is this a normal reaction?

Thanks!

2006-12-28 23:49:13 · 2 answers · asked by Esma 6 in Pain & Pain Management

had no trauma/impact to my face and it only came on on christmas day - drs v busy until next tuesday - never had migrainesand dont have a headache - any ideas??

2006-12-28 23:28:10 · 7 answers · asked by karen s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-28 23:25:33 · 2 answers · asked by anuja s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

What does smoking cannabis do to a person's sex drive? Does it help or hinder?

2006-12-28 22:44:46 · 11 answers · asked by Dr Watson (UK) 5 in Other - General Health Care

once i get a plan, how long is it until I can start benefiting?

2006-12-28 22:34:23 · 5 answers · asked by Liz L 2 in Other - General Health Care

coz i dont know did he have a friendster..i want to search his full detail..coz i kinda influenced at 1 tv programe,CSI.they can searh everyone by using a computer...

2006-12-28 20:50:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I haven't played for half a year now due to the injury

2006-12-28 20:23:13 · 3 answers · asked by Fattah G 2 in Injuries

2morrow (dec. 30th) will mark one year since i had my knee reconstructed. I had my ACL replaced and part of my meniscus taken out. i started snowboarding again this season even though i still have problems with it. after boarding it swells up which is to be expected. But one thing i don't understand is it locks up when i have been sitting for a while. I have to kick it out until it pops before i can walk on it and even then i gimp for a little bit before i can walk normal again (2-5 minutes). i notice this mostly when i go to leave my classes or get out of the car after driving for a while. does anyone know what is making this happen and what i can do to make it chill out?

2006-12-28 20:07:30 · 2 answers · asked by Iwant2getfree 2 in Injuries

For the past 3-4 days ive been doing alot of 1 handed bicep curls, my wrists are starting to feel sprained, is there a way to help this or stop this?

2006-12-28 19:55:33 · 4 answers · asked by jamie 1 in Injuries

I have headaches frequently so my mom took me to the doc to get it checked out. They told me it was a sinus infection and put me on antibiotics. They worked, but after I used them all, the headaches returned. I went to the doctor again and they told me that they knew it wasn't a sinus infection, but they couldn't quite pinpoint what it was. So they gave me an injection of dopamine and referred me to a neurologist. The dopamine didn't work at all, so we went to the neuro. I had to get an MRI to rule out anything serious, and I turned out clean. This brought them to the conclusion that I have migraines (even though I'm not sensitive to light or loud sounds.. aren't these common with migraines?) so they recommended that I take Topamax (isn't this the same thing as dopamine?). They warned me though, that Topamax may reduce the ability to think coherently so I turned the offer down. Now I still have the headaches and regular painkillers like ibuprofen don't do anything. Help?

2006-12-28 19:35:27 · 7 answers · asked by spontaneousishowiroll 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i have a black line on my nose, its like folded nose, i mean its looking like 2 nose. pls suggest me some remedy.....

2006-12-28 19:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by mam 2 in Injuries

Or do the sleeping pills interfere with the different processes that take place during sleep?

And what about with anesthetic? Does the body behave like its asleep when you're put under for surgery?

2006-12-28 19:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by Lost OC Boy 3 in Other - General Health Care

I am fourteen years old, and therefore should get approximately nine to eleven hourse of sleep a night, correct? Most nights, due to my inability to fall asleep before 1:00 am (and belive me, I try!) I get around six hours. I am able to wake up in the morning and can function fine without any noticeable effects. Is not getting the reccomended amount of sleep for my age group bad for my health, even if I don't feel the effects?

2006-12-28 19:08:02 · 5 answers · asked by pookie 3 in Other - General Health Care

Ok looking for the names of two songs.

One I remember lyrics are something like, "I can give what you want, I can give what you need", it was a chick sining, it also sounded like it had an electronica beat goin too.

The next one is the song from the iPod Shuffle commercial, sounds foreign, I would say French, but for all I know it could be English, or maybe something else.

2006-12-28 18:08:50 · 3 answers · asked by Suppa K 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have chronic low back pain. On consulting with my physiotherpist, he suggested to wear a LS belt with metallic strip.

My focus is to keep my spine erect with in the right shape of 'S'.I mean the belt should keep my low back at natural curved posture.

plz help me asap!!

2006-12-28 17:04:37 · 3 answers · asked by G 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am just curious because I set my alarm for almost an hour before I need to wake up, to snooze up to 5 times. Is this easier on the body or if I go a week or so just snoozing once will I feel less tired during the day? Basically am I costing myself an hour of sleep each day by breaking it up 5 times?

2006-12-28 16:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Claudius8110 2 in Other - General Health Care

it usually appears and disappears.... it is red like blood.. but does not hurt..

2006-12-28 16:23:14 · 6 answers · asked by viv 2 in Injuries

I have always wondered if id get in any kind of trouble for the puchase. what is the best and/or cheapest site/link?

2006-12-28 16:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by mandy44035 2 in Pain & Pain Management