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    • Frustrated
    • I'm frustrated right now. I started feeling really good last week.. like committed to recovering, looking forward to eating like a human being. But it's so hard. I have no idea how to eat without overeating. It's totally like an all-or-nothing thing for me. I tried for a few
    • Ok Here goes
    • Hello everyone. About three years ago I learned I had two herniated discs while working in Mexico. I was sent for a CT scan, the best they had down there, and this confirmed two disc bulges/hernias (please advice if incorrect). L4/L5 and L5/S1. Anyway, after about four months of different tr
    • Advice please?
    • My Doc today raised my Dilaudid dose from 2mg to 6 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Problem is as far as I know the 2mg tabs are the only ones covered. I got a script yesterday for 40 2mg tabs. But isnt 6 mg 3 tabs? In that case the script will be gone 3 times early. I have informed the pharm. Well I just
    • What about Glucophage & wt loss?
    • I am female and over weight. I have tried many things with varying results. I heard about Glucophage as a weight loss aid and want to know what you guys think. I respect the opinons of this board and will appreciate any and all answers to this question.TIA,Taz
    • Insulin Dosage
    • I'm curious to how much insulin people take on a daily basis. My total, basal and bolus runs about 26 units per day. Would anyone mind sharing how their insulins runs throughout the day.Thanks,pumper512
    • First go w/ 4-Nitro Tropic
    • Alright, first the background of how I got to this product:I started out taking L-arganine caps, which did nothing for me. After checking out the ingredients in a couple products, I bought Vitamin Shoppe's NitroJack. From what I remember, it gave good energy, pretty undistinguishable pumps,
    • could this be ALS? please help
    • Hi,I am a 21 yr. old female, with generalized muscle weakness all over, especially in my thighs, but also prominent in my upper arms. I have a buzzing feeling most of the time throughout my arms and legs. When I go to bed, my legs sometimes feel like they are vibrating, twitching, or minor tre
    • horrible breakout at the worst time (serious)
    • So my girlfriend is going away for 2 weeks on saturday. I'm supposed to be taking her out to eat tomorrow night. Problem is I woke up with a million goyders all over my face. Not small acne either, the big stuff that I used to get before accutane. She is coming off a major sickness and I su
    • Families issues with no-vax!
    • So my DF and my families have major issues with the no-vax(of course..theyre crazy) and ive gotten in many heated talks with them...they all seem to come to me not him theyre reasoning well your the mom!! EERRRRRR!!!!!:duh I HATE IT!!! My question being how did you guys deal with the families(my
    • Help! Sick Toddler!
    • Hi!I posted this on my allergy list. Since it's so big, I thought I'd get some response. So far, nothing, and I'm getting a little jumpy.I'm posting this here even though it's probably not a reaction (Isay "probably" because we all know anything's possible), because
    • U think i have a chance with this girl
    • ive known this girl for like 10 yrs, but not too well, she always had a boyfriend in highschool. now were both in college and i see her at parties and drink with her alot. i might try to hook up with her, but if she says no, that would suck,anyways i think shes like a 10 on a 1-10 scale personal
    • Oh...so this..... is...... a..... "brain shock"........
    • A couple of weeks ago my wife and I celebrated the official end of the summer (i.e., the beginning of the new school year) by going away for the weekend). An impulsive, yet celebratory decision, we quickly pack some clothes and got away for one of those joyous, spontaineous trips that proves to
    • Roll & polish lens for amblyopia glasses?
    • My DD, age 4.5, was recently diagnosed with Amblyopia. Her perscription is +5.00 and +.25I was quite unhappy when I saw her very expensive glasses. I did get the aspheric lens, but they still looked very thick. I showed them to another optician who said "they should have rolled and polished t
    • Annoyed ... what do you think of these?
    • I'd like to remove this post
    • Swollen tonsils, but no pain
    • I have huge tonsils thanks to years of strept throat infections as a kid, but now they seem to be getting bigger. My right tonsil appears slightly larger than the left one, but not enough for me to be worried that it might be something other than an infection of some sort... I don't feel p
    • Knitting how to instructions/ book?
    • I have crocheting in plain english, which is SO much better than the learn to crochet pamphlet I had to learn with... but I want to know how to knit now... please reccomend a book (much easier than looking at a website although I can do that too but need a reference book)I was thinking about get
    • Whats the best laser out there as of March 2005?
    • I've been researching this for the past year and am getting ready to do this for my wife in September. I realize the skill of the doctor is important, but I also want the best laser for the surgery.According to my research a few months back, the Allgreto laser was a very popular choice arou
    • 2 alcoholics
    • I am struggling with my own addiction to polishing off a bottle of good wine every evening it seems. Sometimes I can skip a day or more, but I enjoy relaxing with the wine on the patio, with cigarettes and peace and quiet. I own a business and it is my get away excuse, but I think the real get
    • ALT test or Anti HCV any difference ?
    • I was tested for HEP C last week. I get screened every other year because my hubby is Hep C positive. I asked for the screen. My doctor is a gastroenterologist (sp) and ordered a anti hvc blood test. The hospital didnt know how to do it so they called his office and they changed the test to a sc
    • Sleep Study 2 nights ago + questions
    • I've always been a big snorer, have slightly high BP (at age 29), have symptoms of ADD, and I'm constantly fatigued, so my doctor sent me for a sleep study. I went 2 nights ago. The previous night, I had to work until 3am and was up at 6am, so I was very tired and had no problem fall
    • Dental Select Names Jeff Van Leeuwen as Manager of Utah Sales
    • Dental Select is pleased to announce that Jeff Van Leeuwen has been promoted to Manager of...we are excited to utilize his expertise and leadership to enhance our Utah sales develop...businesses in the United States and is ranked as Utah's No. 1 dental benefits provider....
    • Avinza - Is it a 24 hour or 12 hour pain relief?
    • My PM&R dr. had my blood tested for morphine and demerol. He was surprised to find it was negative for both. I told him it was probably over 24 hours since I had taken the Avinza. When I got home and looked it up, it was not even 24 hours since I took it. I was also surprised. I am real new
    • Is anyone here able to interpret Australian thyroid values?
    • Hello Everyone,I visited this site many months ago. I'm wondering if anyone can interpret my thyroid test results? July 2005TSH 0.2 mU/L (0.40-4.00)fT4 16 pmol/ L (10-20)fT3
    • needle injury
    • hi allmy mother works in a mental care home and today she pricked her finger accidentally with a discarged syringe. I know there is probably nothing to worry about but the hospital has taken some blood from her for testing Hepaitis but they did not mention they were testing for HIV. She has to
    • CPAP leaking
    • My husband has sleep apnea and has a full-face CPAP mask. A lot of the time he ends up taking it off in the middle of the night because it leaks so much that the noise wakes him up. Does anyone have any suggestions? He does not wash the mask every day. Would that make a difference?Sunny
    • How to get antibody titers test done?
    • My Ds is 6 1/2 months old and I gave him his first DTaP shot when he was 4 months and again at 6 months. I know, I know... I shouldn't have. When I was pregnant I decided to delay all vax but when I visited the pediatrician's office, I was told that pertusses was very prominent in ou
    • I was wondering about doseage..ASAP
    • I bought Stamonium 30c for my son for adhd. However I have decided to give him 200c and wait for response. Does anyone know if I can give the 30c up to 200 or do I need to buy the 200c. I really need to know this ASAP. School break is undefinedover.Never mind I misunderstood doc. recommeded dire
    • fairy-lights any news? We are concerned
    • Please write us. Thinking of you and your results.D
    • always fatigue/horrible waking up
    • Well im so fatigued. Horrible headaches, eye pressure, headpressure, well I have weierd sleep issues. Im soo tired...but usually can't fall asleep until 2 am...sleep till 12-3pm. well It takes sooooo much energy to get out of bed. I feel like i have the flu everyday and someones poundin
    • :confused: Can someone tell me if I'm addicte...
    • :confused: Can someone tell me if I'm addicted or not? I have taken three 7.5 mil of Lortab a day for three years. I have back problems and may have to have back surgery in a couple of months. I want to get off the Lortab but wonder if I should wait until after the surgery. I also have to h