Other - Health - January 2007

Me and my mother are having this debate. She says alcoholism is a disease. I disagree. I think it's an addiction that can cause a disease - such as liver damage, etc. But do not think it's a disease on its own. To me, saying that alcoholism is a disease is like saying an addiction like smoking is a disease. Just trying to get some thoughts on this.

I should also add that my father, who I love to death, is an alcoholic and I am not saying anything bad about people who are alcoholics. I know it's a horrible addiction. I'm really just trying to see what other people think. Thank you!!

2007-01-05 13:28:01 · 13 answers · asked by hotmomma 4

For the past several months, I have had uncontrollable gas, especially after I eat a meal. And my stomach is constantly growling. Also, I think I should be having more bowel movements then I'm having. I can eat, eat, eat and not have a bowel movement for a couple of days.

I don't want to go to the doctor and was wondering if there is something over-the-counter I can take to cure this problem. It's really annoying...and embarrassing.

2007-01-05 13:26:56 · 4 answers · asked by Tanell 1

my sides tend to cramp up. i feel very uncomfortable.

2007-01-05 13:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 13:21:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

or will it make it worse? i can hardly breathe so i wont sleep. shoul i try it and find out?

2007-01-05 13:19:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

He died from a brain tumor6 yrs ago.....

2007-01-05 13:14:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

have triggered me to have epilepsy? I was born with cerebal palsy but I didn't get seizures until I was 21. I did it very rarely but I just heard on the news that smoking pot causes seizures

2007-01-05 13:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by gitsliveon24 5

The last few times I've gotten sick its happened after something sad happened. Is this just a coincedence or is there a connection?

2007-01-05 13:05:00 · 11 answers · asked by Kd 5

Laptop in Bathroom. i was just playing world of warcraFT!

2007-01-05 13:03:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 12:51:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not talking about bad breath in the mornings, but about a wierd taste that only the person himself tastes. Did you notice this funky taste in your mouth when you wake up, espicially from an unintentional short nap? What causes it??

2007-01-05 12:48:49 · 13 answers · asked by xcorpion 3

2007-01-05 12:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by . 6

It's getting to be a bit of a joke now. I would say it started over a year ago, but for some reason i became embarrassed about everything.

I can't talk to people in public without going bright red, even family at home.

Sometimes I can sit at home and have nobody else in the room, and i'll be watching tv and think "what if someone is watching me" then i go red... i have this awfull permenant embarrassment!

I stand in shopping lines and will just turn red,
I can be on the bus and be red,
I can be sitting watching tv and go red.. anything and everything.

And, it is so bad I start to sweat and actually have to wipe my face (sounds awful i know!), and when it starts it doesn't stop.

I'm forever saying, is it hot in here?? (and i know it's not!).

PLEASE HELPPP ME.

By the way.... I'm 20 years old!!!!

2007-01-05 12:45:17 · 2 answers · asked by whhhhaaaazzzzuuuuuppppppp 1

I have had lower right side pain for 3 days now, and some points it has made me feel very nausious. It hurts constantly and gets worse with any movement or deep breathing, coughing or sneezing, etc.... any answers among you???

2007-01-05 12:44:32 · 5 answers · asked by scorpio 1

its really nasty because ive been going out with someone now for about 2 months and we are still really new to each other in a way. When im with him i have to really hold it in tight, then go off outside if possible to let it out!
sometimes ill go in the toilet, but it makes it sound louder!
ive got some indigestion tablets, but its still a big prob

anyone got any ideas that might help me?

Sarah

2007-01-05 12:44:01 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah W 2

2007-01-05 12:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by rapunzle_123 3

Assume the cancer is stomach cancer, which is affected by smoking. Just curious what YOU would do.

2007-01-05 12:27:24 · 23 answers · asked by some chick 2

2007-01-05 12:24:00 · 8 answers · asked by Lillian R 1

But no matter what I tell her, she insists on her high-heeled sandals. She says she CAN'T and WON'T wear flat shoes.

Since before I knew her, May has always worn 4" stiletto sandals. She wears them EVERYDAY and looks gorgeous, but they're already starting to damage her feet (she's 21 now):

1. When she's barefoot at home, she walks on *tiptoe*. She says it hurts for her to walk normally, on flat feet. Even when she's sitting, her bare feet are bent as if she were wearing heels. Again, she says it hurts for her feet to be flat on the floor.

2. Her arches and calves cramp every night. I massage them and help her soak them in hot water.

When I worry, she just hugs me, smiles, and says she doesn't care.

She tells me that I should keep massaging her feet and she'll hold onto me for support when she tiptoes...

Yeah, she's very cute and melts my heart, but I DON'T want her to damage her feet! She's 21, not 70!

What can I do??

2007-01-05 12:19:58 · 7 answers · asked by may's boyfriend 1

I already know you have to be 17 and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. So I decided that on my 17th Birthday I was gonna donate blood, but as this is going to be my first time I'm a little nervous. Any advice?

2007-01-05 12:16:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 12:07:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 11:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 11:36:16 · 9 answers · asked by Richie Rich 3

One of the side effects of penicillin is a BLACK HAIRY TONGUE!!!! is this for real??

2007-01-05 11:29:30 · 10 answers · asked by Catherine 2

I've noticed they are packed with alot of good stuff, and was wondering if they'd be a good substitute every once in awhile....

2007-01-05 11:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-05 11:25:09 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4

How do they get away with having cooking features on their TV shows without pinning their hair back. They both constantly flick their hair, which I find decidedly unappetizing.

2007-01-05 11:23:51 · 6 answers · asked by nancyc 1

2007-01-05 11:18:23 · 4 answers · asked by Hotcakes 3

2007-01-05 11:12:43 · 11 answers · asked by Sushilove 2

Ok so I have this stomach bug that I guess has been going around. I can't remember the last time I got this sick. I've been nausiated and threw up. Now it's all about the runs. My stomach is hurting to. I just don't feel good. What medicine can I take? Any suggestions?

2007-01-05 11:12:04 · 13 answers · asked by Noah's Mommy 4