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Quick fixes for stuffy noses
Posted Tuesday October 6 2009, 2:30 am
I have had a stuffy nose for almost three days now and I hate it. I cannot stand this any more and I want my nasal passages to be clear again! What are some quick fixes to relieving a clogged up stuffy nose? Any home remedies that I can try? Maybe some sort of over the counter medication (something that works FAST though)? THANKS
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What doctor should I see for homonal imbalance issues?
Posted Tuesday October 6 2009, 2:28 am
I suspect I may have a excess of androgen production or some other hormonal imbalance going on within me. I have recently realized that I have more hair growth on my chin, cheeks, upper lip, etc. I used to have light peach-fuzz hair before, but now it's very thick and much darker. Also, my periods are very irregular this past year or two. I have a bit of facial acne like I did when I was 13. Whenever I go to the gynecologist to talk about my symptoms they seem to not listen to a word I have to say. They just tell me to take oral contraceptives (birth control pills). I have read about the pills and understand how they work but I feel that it is just going to mask my symptoms and not cure the underlying condition. The doctor doesn't seem ...
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If I already had the swine H1N1 flu (verified) then do I need the vaccine?
Posted Friday October 2 2009, 1:33 am
So, apparently I caught the H1N1 swine flu last week (verified by my doctor; yes, he ran some tests for it). It was pretty awful but aren't all flus? Anyway, do I still need the H1N1 swine flu vaccine? I mean, if I already overcame it, it means I'm immune for this year, right? I'm still getting a seasonal flu shot, but do I actually need the specific H1N1 vaccination?
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How early should I get a mammogram since my mother had breast cancer?
Posted Friday October 2 2009, 1:29 am
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was only 33 years old. I've heard such things as getting your first mammogram at 10 years younger than when your mother was diagnosed and then every few years. I also heard that I should start getting mammograms when I hit 21 since my mother had cancer. I am 22 now though and I haven't had a breast cancer screening yet. Should I get my first one at 22 or 23 or when?
Her cancer was so high up in her breast that it was not detected on a mammogram actually, and she found it herself during self-examination. She went through chemotherapy, radiation, and a partial mastectomy before the cancer was completely gone. It was REALLY hard on her!
I guess I should ask my g...
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What is cancer?
Posted Friday October 2 2009, 1:23 am
I went to the doctor and apparently I have been diagnosed with a form of cancer. I haven't gone back in or anything yet since they called me but I have an appointment next week. What is cancer exactly? Can someone explain it to me before I go in to see the doctor? I think if I know about it more then I'll relax about this...
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What are scabies? How do you catch scabies? How do you get rid of scabies
Posted Friday October 2 2009, 1:04 am
My aunt has scabies and is really freaking her out, according to my mom. What are scabies anyway? How did my aunt get scabies and how do you get rid of it? I've never seen what scabies look like but I am curious so does anyone have a picture of them or it that I could check out?
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getting over a cold faster...how to stop a cold in it's tracks!
Posted Thursday October 1 2009, 7:33 pm
How do I get over a cold quickly? I started the coughing and runny nose like two or three days ago and I need something that will help this cold shorten so I can have a good weekend. Any suggestions on how to make a cold go away quicker?
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loosing voice
Posted Monday September 28 2009, 12:51 am
are there any foods or drinks that will make me loose my voice AND FAST????? please dont say screaming or talking loud or coughing, i already tried those
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flu
Posted Friday September 18 2009, 4:23 pm
Could the flu affect when a woman's period comes...like delay it?
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acne!
Posted Wednesday September 16 2009, 10:31 pm
15/f
i have suffered with acne for what it seems like FOREVER and im SICK OF IT. i just want it gone!but whenever i go to the dermotologist or doctor they say i have 'mild' acne and when i beg for something they give me a weak ointment to use that deosnt do crap.
so i talked to my mom and told her to call my docter and tell him to either give me accutane or birth control cause this is rediculous.
so my doc finally called back and was like no i dont want her to becuase accutane has so many side effect (my brother was on it though!) and that he didnt want me to be on birth control becuase i already have migraines and it would mess with them. so idk what to do!
im like begging my mom to call back and tell him i don...
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trichomoniasis?
Posted Sunday September 13 2009, 11:09 pm
First, I am a 31 year old female and have been married for 10 years.
I had what I thought was a yeast infection start nearly two weeks ago. On Friday, after having treated with OTC products to no avail, I saw a gyn. He gave me an Rx pill and cream and did a wet prep to confirm. I can access test results online and have just found that the test showed no yeast, but trichomonas vaginalis, an STD. Could the test be wrong? Or is there another way to contract trichomoniasis?
I have searched the internet and really haven't found a definite answer. I will be calling my doctor tomorrow to confirm. I just want to know what possibilities there are so I can address this properly with him. Any personal experiences would be very helpful.
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Pigmentation Problem
Posted Monday August 31 2009, 8:23 am
Respected Sir,
I have experienced pigmentation problem since last 5 years. Shown many dermatologist but they suggested to use allovera.As per their instruction used for many days but no use. (Around neck, forehead, joints area, knee, back, chest, and upper thigh) area having problem. I feel very bad sir.
Affected area skin is thick & having black.
Hence, please suggest me at least it can be cured or not? Plz suggest specialist I Would be grateful to you sir.
If so help me out in this condition.
I expect your valuable reply.
I am From Karnataka
Age-27
Sex-Male
Thanking you,
Manjunath
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Health Question
Posted Saturday August 29 2009, 1:21 am
Okay, so I have been not feeling right lately. I went tot he doctor, I had had strep, I was on meds, then I got off. I was still feeling bad, so I went back to the doctor, and they said it was just stress, but I have a hunch that it's wrong. Here are symptoms.
- Energy-wise, I have been about 80% energetic.
- I get horrible stomach pangs if I don't eat often.
- If I get up suddenly, I can't see anything: it's all black, and it goes away in about 20 seconds.
- Sometimes I feel nauseous.
- Once, I had a sharp, shooting pain underneath my tongue and down the front of my throat. It was really weird.
Any suggestions for what may be up? Or am I just crazy?
Thanks!
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anorexia
Posted Monday August 24 2009, 12:23 pm
my friend is suffering from anorexia. she used to be bulimic and then recovered, but about 5 or 6 months ago it came about that she was anorexic again. her parents are aware and she is in counselling with a psychiatrist for it. thing is she has made herself sick 3 times now that i am aware of (but i think it is more) and neither her parents or psychiatrist are aware of this. she only eats up to 200 calories a day, and constantly exercises, and lies about her weight to me too. im not sure what to do anymore.
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Question Concerning Removed Thyroid...
Posted Thursday August 20 2009, 6:15 pm
My mother recently had her thyroids removed (both), and we have a question concerning medicines that she may or may not be able to take.
If you've noticed on some medicines (over-the-counter types such a cold and cough medication, etc.), it says "ask a doctor before use if you have a thyroid disease". Can she take this medication? Technically, she doesn't even have thyroids, so we were confused. I think she plans on asking her doctor at the next visit, but does anyone know about this?
Thanks.
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Breathh
Posted Thursday August 20 2009, 3:57 am
I didnt know where to put this question so I just put it here. I have a really bad breathe problem. I brush my teeth CONSTANTLY and am always chewing gum but it really doesnt help. Whats wrong with me?
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heart skipping beats?!
Posted Saturday August 15 2009, 8:40 pm
Last year, my heart skipped a beat every other day ish.
But now, it's a daily thing.
And it's scaring me.
Can anyone tell me if this is danerous?
What do I need to do?
HELP?!
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Passing out
Posted Friday August 14 2009, 1:06 pm
So I think I might have a serious problem. Whenever I get up from sitting on a couch, or laying on my bed, I black out. Its like when I get up, I feel wierd, then I try to hold onto something to keep me from falling, and then there is a ringing in my ear, and it feels like Im in a whole different place, like Im not aware of what's going on around me until the episode stops. I would say it lasts about a minute. Today I hurt myself because I let go of what I was holding onto, I hit my head, hurt my arm, and hurt my leg. It's starting to scare me. I have tried getting out of bed slower, but that doesn't help. Can anyone help me? Im desperate.
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Norethisterone tab
Posted Thursday August 13 2009, 4:07 pm
What happens if you take Norethisterone tab eleven days before a period is due instead of three to four days I am going on holiday and I want to delay them but I feel that my period might be coming a week early
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Stretching..?
Posted Tuesday August 11 2009, 9:15 pm
I probably have the biggest breasts in my grade but, I don't like to show them off because of this weird red pattern that resembles claw marks located around my breasts.. is that because they're growing too fast? Is it permanent?
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