I'm a woman in Texas. I'm married and have a school-aged child. I have a medical background. I'm quite liberal, socially. I love helping people with medical, parenting, and social questions. Don't ask me about tech stuff or finances, because I need advice on those things myself!
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i'm on prescription medicine. i've missed like 5 doses. if i were to take those [each at 500mg] what would happen? that's 2000mg of medicine, so i'm worried. i haven't taken them yet, and i don't think i'm gonna take 5, but i just wanna know what will happen. (link)
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There's no magic milligram dose which you can't exceed in taking medicine. Medicines vary. For example, you might take 5 mcg of one medicine and 1 gram of a different medicine because each is different strength and formulated differently. The specific medicine and its use dictate whether you should take a dose late or not. Usually you won't want to 'catch up', but it depends on what the drug is and what you're taking it for. There are two things you can do. Call your pharmacy or call your doctor. Even the pharmacy may tell you to call your doctor. They are the only ones who know what you need to do here.
Best of luck to you.
Sabine
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okay my best friend CR and i have been best friends since like 2nd grade and i tell her everything. Then in 8th grade i started taking seizure and i had good days and bad days and on a day bad i said alot of depressed stuff and she took it seriously and told my teacher and the whole school thouoght i was a wake job and i have to c a shrink now or i wont be let back in school. well ever since she told i didnt talk to her until like 2 weeks ago i said id try to look past it bc we have been friends forever. but how do i trust her again after what she did? (link)
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Well, you get over it because she didn't do it to hurt you! She did it to help you and possibly save your life. You should recognize this and forgive her for the bad stuff that's come out of it. Know that her intentions were good. Hopefully, the shrink has even helped you a little to get through your feelings about your seizures and to help with the bad days. If not, don't hold it against your friend. She was trying to keep you safe.
Sabine
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what is a concussion?what happens if you have one?i have heard my mom on about them to me but i dont know what happens if you have one? (link)
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I know your head hurts, dear, and it may make you feel nauseated when you move, but if you can, there's a lot of info on Google about it. Here's one link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/concussion/DS00320
A concussion is when you have had your head hit and your brain basically slams up against your skull, bruising your brain. Usually they clear up on their own in time, but sometimes a blood vessel actually breaks and that can cause big problems, even death.
I hope you don't have one - hopefully it's just a headach from being bonked on your scalp and skull and I hope your brain is fine, but the only way to tell is to go in and find out.
Best wishes to you. Poor thing.
Sabine
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well,yesterday at school i was sitting in the shed with all my friends just talking and messing about.and then in a flash this basketball was kicked into the side of my head where my temple is and then i banged the back of my head into the wall.i stood up and i fell back down again because i went all dissy and my eyes went blury.i felt like vomiting and going to sleep all yesterday.today im home from school because i have a really bad headache and i still feel like im going to get sick.my appetite is gone.and i just feel exhausted ater having 10 hours sleep.im just worried of it because it was the temple of my head.should i get it cheaked out by a doctor? (link)
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Just adding to what others have said : yes, you should go see a doctor and sooner rather than later. Those are all signs of a concussion.
Sabine
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okay so like a couple week ago i came down stairs at night to throw my stuff in the wash and like walking down the stairs i saw my brother on the comp like with his hand down his pants and then like when he realized i was coming down he exited a website (wonder what kind that was.. ew.) and moved his hands. and i just like blowed it off. i mean i dont want to say anything. and then i think that happened one or two other times. and i think hes embarrassed or thinks im stupid and like dont know what hes doing (or since i blow it off he prob. thinks i don't realize)but serouisly.. im 14. i know what hes doing..
and TONIGHT. EWW. omg so i came down to get paper from the comp at like 11:00 because tomarrow is bring your child to work day and im not going to school so i decided to stay up late and work on a project. and i saw him like naked or no pants on.. on the comp. and i just looked away and walked into the laundry room. and he liked close a web. and again i blew it off. and like he'll just try to blow it off too. and just ew. i think he knows i know but just tries to act stupid. i never say anything about it. cause. how awqward.
and it just like grosses out because its MY BROTHER. and like hes not exacually the most attractive guyy so that just makes it like 1238 times grosser. ah. this is really disturbing me.
oh yeahh and like he makes it obvouis when hes gonna do it or whatever. like since you know i walk past the comp to get into the laundry room he'll always be like so are you going to do your laundry now? or throw your laundry in now. ill just be like okayyyyy.... because he doesnt want me to come downstairs while hess doing whatever. AH. this is GROSS. im getting distgusted. oh freak. its nasty.
advice? anything?
ew.
thanks for reading this all. (link)
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Okay, two things we should know: how old is your brother and does he have his own room?
Anyway, you're right - it's gross! He's touching his penis and then the computer?!?! YUCK. Plus he might be getting fluids all over. NASTY. Is this the family computer?
Here's what I would do about it. I'd ask him to stop doing the act there. Tell him he can look at those sites all he wants as far as you're concerned, but you'd appreciate it if he used a locked bathroom or his room to pleasure himself. Make sure he knows, in no uncertain terms, that you are aware of what he is doing and that it causes you distress.
If he will not promise to take it elsewhere, I would, if I were you, make a lot of noise coming down the stairs, announce myself, and yell something like "It's SISTER and I'm coming down the stairs now, so if there's any smut on the computer or private things going on, please pause the action so I can get my laundry from the laundry room without a show. Thank you." He will likely be embarassed enough by this to stop on his own.
I'd also use Lysol on the keyboard until you're sure it's stopped. Yuck. There is a time and a place for everything and your brother needs to learn that masturbating where his sister can discover him is not appropriate.
Sabine
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Alright, I found a tube of lip gloss on my desk at school today. well, it was victorias Secret, very expensive, it was a full tube, and it seemed like it was only used a few times!
well, what is the chance of me getting anything if i use it? is it even possible to catch anything, other than maybe being sick, but like disease or antyhing from it? (link)
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You should turn that in. Someone might be looking for it.
Also, if she had viral herpes while using it and some of the lipgloss went back into the tube after she released it, then the whole thing should be considered contaminated. There's no way to sterilize it and germs love petroleum jelly, which is in most lip glosses.
It's not worth it.
Sabine
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is it possible to have physical symptoms but not emotional?
because i have all symptoms for physical.
but absolutely N O N E for emotional.
is this depression or something else?
thank you :D (link)
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I assume you're talking about appetite changes and lack of energy and possibly changes in sleep pattern. You should see a doctor to make sure you don't have a thyroid problem. Then, if you have eating changes or sleeping changes, address those issues. Learning stress-reduction techniques will likely benefit anyone. Exercise has also been proven to help with many of the symptoms of depression.
Take care.
Sabine
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15/f (16 in a month)
For years, I've dyed my hair, dressed nicely and worn make-up. I've always tried to be a nice person, but everyone knows not to mess with me.
Recently, my "best friends" and I got into a fight. Now it's three against one and they keep saying I'm fake. I don't think appearance makes a person fake, it's what's inside. I'm not an idiot either, I have a 4.0 GPA and I work hard for that.
I don't know what makes a person fake. When I'm around them they just laugh and pretend to be happy (quite fakely) and talk behind my back. I always say how I feel right to people's faces.
Is there anyway I can prove I'm not fake? What makes a person fake? Should I just ignore them? They are like.. harassing me with this though. They are also ganging up on my other best friend and they keep making her cry. I really want to stand up to them. I always say things right to their faces, should I continue this?
Thanks, all insight and advice is greatly appreciated! =) (link)
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Coloring one's hair and putting on makeup and dressing well does not make one fake in the same way that painting something made of wood does not make it less wood. Expressing yourself through color and fashion is expressing YOURSELF. Whatever they want to say, they're just taking the fight and rather than talking about what went on, they're turning it to this made-up character flaw of yours.
If you are consistent in your treatement of people whether they're in the room or not, if you are honest about your opinions but express them appropriately, then you are not fake. They're just picking something they think you can't argue with. It is better to have a wig, color contacts, false eyelashes, makeup, a spray-on tan, a push-up bra, fake piercings, and fake tattoos if they express who you really are than to be disingenuous with people and treat your friends like crap behind their backs. So whatever.
So these three are not genuinely your friends and if they can't look beyond your appearance to see the beauty inside, you are better off with your other best friend and maybe a few new ones. If this is the way they want it to be, let them see how real you are when you turn your back and walk away from people who are hypocrites.
Sabine
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um i screwed a boy 2 weeks ago.. and he pulled out.. but im scared i maybe preg. what is the chance i am.. if i am i dont no what to do.. because if i tell him he will deny it.. (link)
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Eesh. You're so young to be going through this. First of all, try not to worry until you have to. Give it a month and see if you have your period. If you can't stand it that long, buy a pregnancy test in Walgreens or a supermarket (not the 99 cent store, though I've seen them there). Sometimes you have to be farther along than a couple of weeks for the test to be positive. If you are pregnant, you might soon start feeling very, very tired and your breasts might hurt. In the past, it worked for men/boys to deny that the baby was theirs. Boys would even have a buddy lie and say he also slept with the girl, even if the girl was totally faithful and with one person. These days, there's proof in the form of a DNA test.
If you are pregnant, your options are to get an abortion or to carry the baby to term. If you carry the baby to term, you can choose either to parent the baby yourself (keep it) or give it up for adoption. That's something that no one here can decide for you. You are probably eligible for government help with food and medicaid if you cannot afford it for the term of your pregnancy if you don't choose to terminate.
Best wishes. Send me a message to my inbox if you want to talk.
Sabine
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For Dance class I have to wear black leggings or black cutoff stockings, and black shorts. I'm overweight, and have never worn the leggings, so I'd like to know, do they make people with bigger legs look bigger? Should I get the leggings or stockings, which is more flattering? Thanks! (link)
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I don't know that it matters whether they are leggings or stockings. What I would do, though, is get pretty opaque ones, not sheer ones, and matte ones without sheen. Those would be more slimming. I think a dance costume shop should have some choices for you.
Sabine
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Hi 14/f.
My names Whitney and when I was really young, I was diagnosed with something called a "tremor disorder." I haven't gotten tested since then but I noticed, that my 'shakes' have gotten noticeably worse over the past years and its beginning to worry me. Some days its like I don't even have it, but days like today, it's uncontrollable, and can be quite embarrassing. Sometimes its so bad that if I am holding a cup of water or something, it'll splash out..
Does anyone know of any foods, vitamins, or medicines I can take to slow down the "shakes?"
Also I am Lactose Intolerant so its hard to eat foods with calcium, so don't say milk or any other dairy products. (link)
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Can you get calcium through those little Viactiv chews? Calcium is essential for healthy muscle function.
I don't know of foods to take to slow down the shakes, but avoid caffeine as that can make it worse. Do not drink energy drinks.
And I think seeing your doctor again is a good idea. At the least, s/he can refer you to an occupational therapist, which is someone who might be able to help you deal with the every-day ramifications of your disorder.
Good luck.
Sabine
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hi i am a 13/f
i am a little chubby and if you are, you don't get boyfriends and you get a little teased. I want to lose a little weight... how do i do it? and i don't want to talk about it to my mom. i get to embarresed. Pleaase answer me. i am 100 to 110 lbs. i REALLY WANT TO LOSE SOME. i kinda want it a secret. thanks (link)
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Okay, without sacrificing your sources of protein, like meat or beans, start eating more fruits and vegetables and fewer carbs (pasta, bread, chips, pizza, etc.). Also, start running, working out, or whatever physical activity you enjoy. No one can tell whether you're really chubby (mean kids will tell you anything to hurt your feelings, whether it's true or not) by knowing your weight because it depends not only on your weight and age, but also your height. Avoid fast food and processed foods such as frozen dinners and lunchmeats because they do not have things in them that are good for you. If you go out for a hamburger, throw out 1/2 of the bun and fold the other in half. Don't eat fries if possible.
Sabine
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32/m
My 7th wedding aniversery is coming up, and I want to do something really special b/c we knew each other for 7 years before we got married and so its kind of a big deal.
anyway, I have a few ideas of my own, but i'd like to hear from anyone out there as far as what might be good. I just want it to be really memorable and show my wife that I love her just as much now as I always have and always will. I've already picked out a present so that's taken care of - I just need to figure out something to do to mark the occasion.
BTW, we have kids, so we can't go away anywhere for more than a weekend.
Any ideas? I'd like to hear from the ladies most, but any men with good ideas are also welcome - esp. if it's something you did yourself that made your wife happy! (link)
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I'm 34/f. We're coming up on our 10th. What to do depends on where you are in the country to some extent. We're in Eastern Texas, so we might go on a Caribbean cruise leaving from Galveston, go to New Orleans and take a paddleboat ride on the Mississippi, go camping in the Texas Hill Country or whatever. On our first anniversary, we stayed at a Bed and Breakfast and took a train to the top of Pike's Peak (in Colorado).
Whatever you do, it should be about just the two of you getting away, doing something you enjoy together, and remembering why you like being around each other. Sometimes it's easy to forget "wow, we have the same sense of humor" when your day-to-day includes the more mundane thoughts about him always leaving his socks in the middle of the living room floor or her complete inability to take out the trash, etc.
Anything that you plan with her interests in mind will almost surely get you the reaction you're looking for. She'll love it and feel special because of it.
Sabine
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I am 14 and a girl. I just shaved off all my pubes for the first time. Its all itchy. Thats probably because I didnt get the hairs close to the actual vagina. How do i get those without hurting myself? (link)
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1) Take a warm bath and shave in there (rinse off in the shower and make sure not to leave pubes in the tub to be found by others. :))
2) Use a shave gel/foam for women, like Skintimate.
3) Use a good razor, such as a Mach III. Do not use the 99-cent store's disposable because you will regret it.
4) Don't be afraid to pull on your labia to get to where the hair is. I have known a lot of women who shave from the clitoris back but I've never known someone who shaved from the clitoris up and left the hair on the labia.
Good luck
Sabine
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So here is the problem. I am in 6th grade. My period is going to come soon, but i'm not sure what day exactly. Since it is getting so hot out all i am wearing is a t-shirt and shorts to school. I nthe winter i just kept my pad and/or tampon in the pocket of my northface and just used it when needed but now i cant do that. i don't know where to hide my tampons/pads. Also since i'm wearing shorts a pad might be able to show through. What do i do?
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Can you carry one in your school bag/back pack? Keep a few in your locker? A pad shouldn't show through your shorts. Your school probably won't allow you to wear shorts that would cause a problem with a pad, right? Oh, and yes, most girls do need at that point to start carrying a purse.
Sabine
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what is the small of the back and biting your nails to the quick? (link)
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The small of the back is the narrowest part, where your waist is. Biting your nail to the quick is biting it down to where the nail is attached to the finger.
Sabine
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where does the term "to know someone in the biblical sense" come from? (link)
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I think it's the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. They ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge and then Adam 'knew' Eve, meaning that they had sex.
Sabine
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Okay i have a banquet to attend on thursday. It wll be catered but i am starting the 2468 diet tomorrow so i can only have 400 calories. how can i nicely say that i do not want to eat/
thanks
CODY (link)
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Why not make an exception for the banquet or simply wait to start your 400 calorie day on Friday?
Sabine
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Please!!!!! help. I am a 13 year old girl. I am pretty small (5 ft, 87 pounds). I want to know if I am getting my period period. I have had pubic and armpit hair for like a couple years and I have had discharge for probably a year. OKAY HERE IS THE STORY! On Sunday, I noticed some blood when I was going to the bathroom, I decided I would worry about it if it happened again, then when I went to the bathroom yesterday there was a little bit of blood, and that happened again today. It is not that much blood though so I am not sure if it is my period or not, or is it a sign my period is coming? PLEASE HELP OR IF YOU DO NOT KNOW JUST TELL ME YOUR IDEAS! PLEASE, THANKS! (link)
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What you have is called spotting. This may be your first period or it may be just a precursor to your period. There's no way to know. Be prepared with pads or tampons and don't wear light-colored pants or skirts until it goes away and stays away for a couple of days.
Sabine
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4 days ago she started to feel sick the same time she ate a meat lovers pizza, and now she always throwing up and sick, all the signs or being pregant, but she gets that 3everytime she eats meat. so is she or does she just have food poison btw, a comdum brokke in her about two weeks ago though she is on the pill and the condum had spermicide (link)
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The only way to know is to take the home test and go to the doc if it's positive. It could go either way.
Sabine
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