Other - Health - February 2007

For as long as I can remember I’ve had a stutter. Growing up was very difficult at times, but I got through it. I've had many ups and downs over the years, but I got through them. My speech has improved a lot and I would consider it mild at this point. I can mask it pretty well, but it comes out every now and then.

Now while my speech has improved overly the years, I still have to avoid certain situations and words that I know for certain I will block on...which is very frustrating.

I am currently 22 and will be finishing college in the next couple months and now must look for a "real" job. I have done VERY well in school with a high GPA and scholarships...I feel as if I am very smart and deserve a good job. But at the same time I constantly doubt myself because of my stuttering.

I have never taken a speech therapy course even though my parents always pushed me when I was younger. I have considered taking one now, but I am not sure how much I can benefit from.

Thanks

2007-02-07 17:06:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been taking Phentermine from an online pharmacy of 15 mg a day for the last month or so. My Psychiatrist scribed me 30mg Cymbalta today and I forgot to tell him about the phentermine. I left him a vcml - but he has yet to get back to me. I want to take the medication tonight like he told me to, (but did take my phentermine this morning) already.... Can I still take the Cymbalta? Will someone please clarify one or BOTH are MAOI'S???

2007-02-07 17:05:23 · 3 answers · asked by VocalistGirl 3

The nurses wouldn't explain when I asked.

It's a 15 minute procedure that doesn't use general anesthesia. Is there any actual reason that I need to avoid food and water for 8 hours?

2007-02-07 17:04:10 · 8 answers · asked by anna47 4

If he is dead, why can he continue to survive with life support?

2007-02-07 17:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by twinkle sundae 3

I am exhausted and my back hurts and I feel generally tired and sore. My stomach is upset, but I don't really have a fever or a cough or headache. I just feel really awful, and I am having a hard time sleeping. Anyone have any ideas?

2007-02-07 16:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by EastCoastGirl 2

does anyone here get hot flashes? I have hypothyroid and I'm on 50mcg of levothyrovine. I also get cold very easily and really tired all the time. same symptoms anyone? Muscle pain?

2007-02-07 16:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by ...---... 2

Do doctors get a commission on drugs they prescribe?

2007-02-07 16:37:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does this mean you have High Blood Pressure? lm a women and l went to see my Doctor and he checked my ear which was full of ear wax and the Nurse came in and flushed out my ear with water but the wax moved a bit. once she finally got the wax out l felt alot better but soon after l got home the Ringing started up again. can this be from the wax that the nurse took out of my ear? once in a while l will get a sharp pain going through my ear plus l feel kind a dizzy..

2007-02-07 16:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone here had experience with Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? (FYI: It is a real medical syndrome)

2007-02-07 16:27:22 · 6 answers · asked by RedPower Woman 6

I heard about an alternative to getting silicone implants (the water bags), where they basically liposuction the fat from other places on your body (if you have some spare) and put it in your breasts.......is this a real procedure? That sounds really weird....

2007-02-07 16:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a lawyer to help me with a medical malpractice suite, I was diagnoised with the wrong problem I went to this hospital(Ohio State Universatiy) to get checked out doring my over night stay I was diagnoised with a pinched nerve I could not walk and plus I had a newborn baby with me, I went to another hospital (Doctor West) and they done tests and to find out My lower right leg was full of blood clots and during my stay at the other hospital a small piece of one of the blood clots broke free and went to my right lower lung, the next morning i was in surgery and i now have two filters in me One is in my right leg which is helping me walk today and the other one is in my stomach keeping the blood clots from traveling to my lungs again, I almost lost my life over this and the OSU hospital has all my records of me having blood clots, Please somebody help me. I had a total of 3 surgeries in May of 2006, was released from the hospital the day before my 7th year anniversary May 28th 2006.

2007-02-07 16:24:13 · 3 answers · asked by angelaelyparrott 1

I take around 7 vit tablets a day (Mixture of vit C, Calcium tablets etc) And I always have constipation problems or hard stools. Thought it was due to my diet. But my friend mentioned one day that taking too many vit tablets can lead to constipation problems. Is that true?

2007-02-07 16:20:03 · 14 answers · asked by tadaaa 1

Why is it when I work out/condition my muscles aren't sore afterwards but when I wake up in the morning my legs are sore and when I sit down....ouch...
Just wondering why in the morning and stuff?

2007-02-07 16:19:28 · 4 answers · asked by Someone 3

2007-02-07 16:11:55 · 7 answers · asked by enrico g 1

My fiance is in the middle of what seems to be a serious anxiety attack. He's never had one before. Is there something I can do for him to make him more comfortable? I know what used to help me, but every one is different. Any suggestions?

2007-02-07 15:51:17 · 16 answers · asked by lillibellemichele 2

He is now 6 years old, he eats french fries, pizza snacks, yogurt and pancakes. When he was a toddler we gave him green beans and he acted like he was gagging he has been to the Dr. and they say he will outgrow it. We give him vitamins it is hard to give him lunches for school, he also eats ritz crackers once in a while, I was told to take away all of the food he likes at home and he will eventually start to eat p b and j sandwiches, etc. WHAT DO YOU THINK, we need some suggestions in anyone else has had a picky eater at home. I really don't think he will starve, thanks
pat

2007-02-07 15:50:47 · 9 answers · asked by skidboot11 2

on the back of my tongue [blisters i guess you could call them]....they're still there after 2 weeks and they make it hurt to swallow... i'm wondering if that's a normal span of time? if so, how much longer should they be here for?

2007-02-07 15:45:18 · 2 answers · asked by Rachel 2

I am 24 M and I am concerned over a recent physical (fasting) I had. I received my report and I had a high sodium level. My sodium was 145. What does this mean? Should I be concerned? How do I reduce these levels? Should I go back to the doctor? Below are my levels, and I included other levels to give more information if it helps:

NA 145 mmol/L
K 3. 8 mmol/L
CL 105 mmol/L
CO2 24 mEq/L
Glucose 90 mg/dL
CA 9. 7 mg/dL

Thank you. Any help would be appreciated. Hopefully I am concerned over nothing.

2007-02-07 15:33:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have the night sweats...occasional hot flashes and screwy periods. I wouldn't say I was "depressed" just not feeling right and definitely not happy, anyone know what I can do besides go on anti-depressants?

2007-02-07 15:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by alura_06 1

I've been having these symptoms and am thinking either a thyroid disorder or anemia. What else could it be? I'm a 17 year old girl if that helps. I know I should just go to the doctor, but my mom wont get me an appt. unless I can find a feasible reason as to why I should go.

-Increased tiredness ( I usually get by on 6 hours a day but lately i've been needing 10-12 or else I can't function)

-Dizzyness (if I get up to fast or turn around quickly i get dizzy/ black out)

-unexplained weight gain (like I woke up a few weeks ago and couldn't fit into my pants. no changes in exersize or eating)

-gas no matter what I eat

-occasional headaches

-acne breakouts (I have a perscription for medicine to contain it, which has always worked until now)

-I can't concentrate at all my mind is always wandering.

2007-02-07 15:30:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me why I keep shivering, especially when I sit down, and I'm not even cold? I've been colder and never shivered like this before, I shiver and shudder to the point of pain in my lower back and abdomen and I can't stop no matter how I try, does anyone have an idea of what's wrong?

2007-02-07 15:17:18 · 5 answers · asked by veggiefan2k4 3

If so, how much pain and loss of activity did you suffer before you finally had the surgery ?

Can you use your new knee(s) really well (as in walking and running as much as you want)?

2007-02-07 15:13:19 · 6 answers · asked by Caysie101 5

I plugged my nose and blew inwards and it built up pressure. It has been almost an hour with horrible pain.. How can I unglog it? Please don't give me advice on how to unclog an ear full of earwax!!!!!!!!

2007-02-07 14:50:44 · 9 answers · asked by briana_024 2

i am going to a plastic surgeon to have a small birthmark taken off the surface of my head. I don't want to be weighed, and I can't be because of a psychologists orders with an emotional problem with it, if I tell them that, what will happen? It is only under local anethesia/

2007-02-07 14:40:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

and i felt like fainting.

2007-02-07 14:32:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am for medical marijuana..i use it instead of antidepressants and mood stabilizers for bipolar disorder and i have never felt better..i wanted to see if anyone is doing the same thing because i've been hearing about a lot of people starting to do that..
i think i get in trouble because i'm 18 and they think i'm being a stupid teenager
i just wanted to hear other opinions?

2007-02-07 14:30:58 · 21 answers · asked by bittersweet 2

2007-02-07 14:27:30 · 5 answers · asked by ♥♫!♫♥ 3

2007-02-07 14:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by Angelina 2

Im putting songs on my mp3 player and I need some help with my selection. Im looking for some great workout songs..to keep me pumped and moving. Thanks for the help.

2007-02-07 14:14:22 · 11 answers · asked by ALF08 3

2007-02-07 13:59:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous