Other - Health - February 2007

My nearly exclusively breastfed 12 month old son (he eats solids on ocassion, although he's not always interested) is VERY large. He weighs nearly 40 lbs. and is wearing 3 year old clothes. His waist is so chubby though that he can really only wear stretchy sleepers and sweat pants... he's a round meatball!

He's gone to all of his regular checkups and at his last one (8 months) the doctor sais he was just a big boy. WAY off the charts in both weight and length. But lately everyone has been stressing me out. They think that it has something to do with my breastfeeding him on demand and think that I should wean him now and monitor his food intake.

I have two questions really. My questions are...

Is it possible to overfeed a breastfed baby?

and

Are there benefits to nursing beyond the first birthday?

Thanks.

2007-02-02 13:33:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 13:22:03 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany 3

Is it 1 sleep hour per 1 work hour? I work mon-fri 8am-5pm.

2007-02-02 13:15:25 · 13 answers · asked by Cranberrydude 3

I have irritable bowel and have been under extreme stress. Has anyone ever felt bowel spasms or "shivering" radiating to their back? It's a really weird feeling.

2007-02-02 12:55:40 · 2 answers · asked by MeMe 2

not only were we screaming on the rides, but my dad got us a limo and we were all yelling and partying. my throat really hurts.

2007-02-02 12:46:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 12:43:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a trial pair of contacts this week. They have become comfortable, but my vision is foggy with them. Putting drops in my eyes clears my vision for a while, but I still feel like I'm walking in a fog or a fire most of the time.

Is this normal?

If it is, when does it get better?

2007-02-02 12:31:50 · 4 answers · asked by Myglassesarealwaysclean 5

i once let my dog sleep in my room cuz he was obsessed with the new rug i had just put in. then he started barking in the middle of the night and i got up to yell and him and put him back downstairs--at least, that's what my parents say. I can't remember a thing!! and at other times, i can't remember getting up in the middle of the night even though my parents say i did--and no, i don't sleepwalk. any help on whther im just blacking out or its something else?

2007-02-02 12:31:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm suffering from a sore throat approx. every 3months. The doctor keeps telling me it is a throat infection - but every 3 months? I have what looks like a little ball/lump on the left hand side in my throat. I keep getting prescriptions for antibiotics. This has been going on for almost 2 years now. Since a year I just refuse antibiotics. Antibiotics 4 x 1 wk in 12 months can't possible be good right?

My tonsils were taken out when I was 5 - Am 23 y/o now. Can they grow back??

2007-02-02 12:30:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it because your brain doesnt take in the memories or you just cant remember those memories

2007-02-02 12:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by seamus_scanlon 1

2007-02-02 12:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by Denise H 1

I have read somewhere that RO doesn't filter out chlorine that well. Is that true? Does a carbon filter cleans out chlorine well?

2007-02-02 12:21:08 · 2 answers · asked by galactic129 1

2007-02-02 12:16:06 · 10 answers · asked by silentrayen 1

the doctors cant figure out
but i always have headaches
and when i eat
i get stomach aches
and when i dont the stomach aches are 10x worse
ive had tests done
they cant figure it out
or havent yet
im young
im 5 feet 7 inches
and 115 pounds and im supposed to be 130
and ive lost around 15 pounds in the last four months
cause of this
im scared
i try eating to gain back on but i get sick
they gave me meds that made me stop eating COMPLETELY
i took them 1 a day just like they said
and for a whole weekend i ate practically NOTHING
and got all scared and stopped taking them
help
whats wrong with me?!

2007-02-02 12:12:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for any opinions before I order anything from them.

2007-02-02 12:11:57 · 1 answers · asked by NJN 2

My stomache hurts so much and like I get there and I have gas that keeps coming like for 30min.! No it was not beans :( I almost threw up because my stomache hurts so bad?

2007-02-02 12:10:32 · 3 answers · asked by lil_froggy_frog 1

have you ever heard of DXN? Can you tell me more about this? Did you try the product of DXN? Do you think it is good? thanks.

2007-02-02 11:56:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

have had pain under my left ribcage for 14 months now and have had a load of test done but nothing.usual crap ..ulcers..but surely they should have been cured with the medication i recieved.also i am getting pains in both arms jaw and rapid or slow heart beat but again have had all the tests done and nothing irregular.i am 31m and really at my wits end as this is ruining my life slowly but surely.feel weak and sick every day and seem to be waiting for something bad to happen so hospital will have to do something. i wasnt under any more stress than any one else before this started so i dont think its stress related. any help would be truly appreciated

2007-02-02 11:56:02 · 3 answers · asked by Johnny K 1

OMG I woke up at 1am and been up since sick puking and so on.. slight temp I just hope its not the norwalk virus.. if it is does anyone know how to get rid of it.. Since I read you dont really need to have treatment just drink plenty of fluids... So I was curious if anyone else knew of a way to get rid of it faster lol.. As for we all know being really sick sucks..

2007-02-02 11:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by Princesskitten 2

Why on earth do Marlboro Lights burn your throat and taste awful when you get down to the end? B&H silver are the same but Embassy number 1 are fine!!! Please don't tell me how bad smoking is for your health, I already know which is why I am cutting it!

2007-02-02 11:43:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so I have bronchitis as you may have guessed from reading my other questions, and my appeitite is GONE. I've been forcefeeding myself soup, yogurt and orange juice and of course plenty of water. Anything else I can eat to help ensure a speedy recovery? Also, any types of soup I should avoid?

2007-02-02 11:34:19 · 8 answers · asked by Brento! 4

At my school, there was a hand sanatizer in front of the cafeteria lunch line. you were suppossed to sanitize your hands before eating. (I'm not sure what brand of sanitizer it was though)

Someone just told me that if you get Germ-X in your mouth, it could be fatal. Is that true?? He also said they tried to discontinue it! Someone please tell me if what he said is accurate or just a rumor.
Thanks.

2007-02-02 11:30:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

First, I am going to see a doctor, already made the appointment.

Second. So being an 18 year old in college, junk food is all around me (I don't drink). However, for the past few months hemorrhoids have come back to haunt me (had them almost 7 years ago). There is bright red blood on my toilet paper and occasionaly on my stool. Also I fear it's a protuding one, as I feel something hanging out as I have the movement (it goes back in though).

So for the last two/three days, here is what I have done to help myself:

- more fiber and water (have bran with my cheerios, including legumes and other veggies).
- I sit on a cushion.
- I walk around (at least 20-30 mins a day)
- reduced soda intake (went from about 20-30oz to 4-5oz).
- Will use cold compression (ice) to reduce swelling.

What I am still working on:
- losing weight
- reducing things like cheese and dairy products.

So am I going in the correct path? Once again, yes I am seeing a doctor (who also dealt with my prev. hemorrhoids).

2007-02-02 11:23:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

So far I have had stomach virus, and a severe sinus infection.

2007-02-02 11:23:19 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 11:02:17 · 9 answers · asked by Kathy C 2

How many times did it take for sex to feel good???

2007-02-02 11:01:27 · 2 answers · asked by luvmyboy 1

2007-02-02 10:46:00 · 7 answers · asked by candiaj_23 1

as in, piercings

2007-02-02 10:27:24 · 5 answers · asked by holymonx 4

...because it creates flem?

2007-02-02 10:27:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 10:21:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous