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19Mar/105

Pain in my colon, … Bleeding, I’m so very scared! Help…?

Hi, I started to have some bleeding about 2 years ago or so when I went to the washroom and this happened in like 3 occasions or so every 3 or 4 months. I went to the doctor and he told me that it was probably hemorrhoids, then he told me that i should go to have that test (I don't remember the name) in which the insert a camera in your anus and see inside you. He noticed my discomfort about it and told me that if I didn't bleed anymore after that last time I could just cancel that test and so I did, because I didn't bleed anymore. However, just recently, like 3 months ago or so, I started having problems like pain when going to the washroom, the pain in my anus that the doctor said could be hemorrhoids and all that, and just like 2 days ago I started having this pain in the right side of my belly...like the side and part of the front..is that where the colon is? I did some research and the first thing that came up was colon cancer... and I am freaking out here! I am planning on going to the doctor the day after tomorrow and tell him about this, but for now i just want to know what this could possibly be? just to have an idea ... also what is exactly a bowel movement? Thank you guys....

19Mar/102

please help quick survey?

Age: 16-20 ? 21-30 ? 31-40 ?
41-50 ? 51-60 ? 61 and up ?

Female ? Male ?

Do you ever worry you will get a cancer?
Yes ? No ?

Do you know what cancer is: Yes ? No ?

Try to finish naming what you think are the most dangerous cancers to you or you’re the most risk of getting? (Not in order)

1. Pancreas 2. leukemia’s

3. Colon & rectum 4. non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

5. Lung cancer
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Have you ever been informed of the types of cancer?

Yes ? No ?

Where did you get the information from?

Do you know anyone who has cancer? Yes ? No ?

If yes, what type of cancer (if you know)

18Mar/107

Need advice on this! Please help!?

Hello all, I need advice my husbands dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in october 2008, I have been there for him because I lost my dad to stage 4 brain cancer so I know how it feels. Now I admit sometimes I am moody but my husband has been a walking time bomb. We got in a huge fight the other day and he said that he wanted to hit the shit out of me and he is going to find someone better this all came from a little fight. He has never said that in the 12 years we have been together. I am staying at my moms because how do I know he would not do it. He says he has been living on edge because of the stress from his dad but I told him we are not here to take it out on. We have been through pretty bad fights but it has never come to this. What should I do? He does have an appt to talk to someone. Thank in advance
He always has had a anger problem and he has held me down but never hit me. So I have been dealing with this for awhile but he has never hit me and never threatened. Everyone around me knows about his temper but then he can be great. He appologizes and says he did not mean it but i am burnt out and I do not want to be,
He did make an appt to see a counselor but every time we talk he blames it all on me.
I did loose my dad when he was 44 and I never took it out on him I looked to him for comfort not anger. You should never want to hit your wife. Nothing makes it acceptable. For ex. Why couldnt he when he gets angered go out and cool off.
I am a Catholic and it is not acceptable to abuse your spouse.
I always try to make him happy. I try to surprise him he goes out with his friends he comes home and plays his video game all night and I do not say a thing.
If this is not enough he is scaring our 2 little girls. It is not only me it is them too.

18Mar/101

I found the first two answers, but I could not get the last one! Help!?

The extract of a plant native to Taiwan has been tested as a possible treatment for Leukemia. One of the chemical compounds produced from the plant was analyzed for a particular collagen. The collagen amount was found to be normally distributed with a mean of 77 and standard deviation of 5.2 grams per mililiter.

(a) What is the probability that the amount of collagen is greater than 67 grams per mililiter?

answer: .9713

(b) What is the probability that the amount of collagen is less than 73 grams per mililiter?

answer: .2208

(c) What percentage of compounds formed from the extract of this plant fall within 2 standard deviations of the mean?

answer: ?????%

18Mar/103

Does saw palmetto really help shrink an enlarged prostate? ?

There are many claims and suggestions involving this herbal remedy, but it is just BS unless I can see a legitimate double blind clinical study. Furthermore, who can prove that the contents of any bottle of saw palmetto actually contain the ingredient in amounts claimed. It's a scammer's paradise out there with little oversight to substantiate claims.

18Mar/104

Where can i get REAL free legal help with my divorce application in Dallas Texas?

I am unemployed and cannot afford a lawyer.

I have small children and would rather buy them FOOD then give up my money to a lawyer.

Where is the "free legal help"?
I need some help with filling out the documents and waivers!

18Mar/1012

Would you please help me make a wise choice regarding my old dog health issue?

The facts: My old mini schnauzer, who has been a part of my family since he was a toddler is now 10 years old; he suddenly fainted twice, vet runned tests regarding heart and respiratory system; prognosis negative: his heart is bigger and kinda twisted to the right plus he's developing lung cancer; vet can't run more tests to determine the extend of cancer nor some sort of chemotherapy for dogs to try to cure it cause he'll have to sedate him and he might not wake up. He prescribed some drugs that will help him lead a decent life while he's still with us (on top I have to carry him to the kitchen or bed cause distance is kinda tiring in his condition) Today he fainted again after his afternoon meal he seems fine now; responsive and kind of alert (not as he used to be) but these episodes despite they happen in a matter of seconds also happen in a 5-day basis (last one = last monday) My mom thinks we should talk to vet to put him to sleep and avoiding suffering MONDAY; but I don't knwo what to do; he has a schedule check up Dec 31 to determine if a new EXPERIMENTAL drug to not cure but avoid cancer developing aside from lungs...I just don't know what to do...please give me your SERIOUS, SINCERE AND THOUGHTFUL OPINION cause I really don't know whom to listen to mom (put our dog out of this suffering) or vet (try said drug) I love him so much I wanna do what's right for him...he still might have a chance but I don't wanna see him suffer no more PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks 4 UR suggestion Nancy; yes those seconds when he's knocked down stone cold either for his heart or lungs are both just horrible and crucial cause I gotta act fast on a resusitation technique vet instructed me to...so far it has done the job; BTW the term of Put Him DOWN gives me the real chill creeps; I PREFER= PUT HIM TO SLEEP
Thank you Janelle; that's the kind of suffering I want to avoid and that's why is so hard for me to make this desicion; I wanna be responsible for his welfare not his murder...I just don't know what to do, but I asure you he ain't going to suffer...
Bonzie, Hereema and Weke; Thanks for your advices I will totally have them in mind; specially Bonzie's cause I know that keeping him with us is what I really want but also I must make sure that he'll fine while he's here; I will check and double check the pros and cons of this drug; how much good can it be and how damage can it make too!
KEKER I just printed the test you provided me and will answer it in a better state of mind tomorrow and even show it to the vet so he can professionally evaluate it; God, whom ever you might consider He is, bless you!!!

18Mar/102

A difficult question regarding Lupus (SLE type) can a Dr. or other knowledable person tell help me?

Okay, I was dx'd with lupus 23 yrs. ago. My kidneys failed requiring dialysis and a transplant about 13 years ago after a serious flare and a long hospital stay for treatment a Nocardia infection which left me with abscesses in my lungs and brain. The Nocardia was thought to be brought on by treatment for a serious flare in progress which was being treated with a once a month with IV therapy and tablets I took at home. I cannot remember the name of the med. but it was a drug used to treat some types of cancer. Yes, I was very ill, had seizures and required to have a ventilator and tracheotomy to breathe and was on TPN for a month and a half or better. My kidneys failed at that time. After I was well enough I had a transplant and subsequently put on immunosupressives to maintain the graft. I have had no flares since my extended hospital stay for the Nocardia. My nephrologist told me that many times Lupus kind of fizzles out after it destroys a major organ. Why they do not know, one theory is that the immunsuppressive therapy play a part which makes sense. If this is true then why do they not use these medications to treat a flare? Is this due to the potential complications associated with the immuosuppression therapy or another reason? Or is it something associated with losing my kidneys that burns the Lupus out? During the time in dialysis I also had no flares and was actually weaned completely off prednisone I might add.

18Mar/107

I hope to GOD i’m not pregnant!! please help?

okay...its been 35 days since my last period. i dont use condoms, i know i should...i know this. but he pulls out b4 he, well u know. we've prolly done this for about a year and nothing has happened yet. i've had all the signs that i WAS getting my period...i was emotional and broke out in pimples which ALWAYS happens. i dont really think i AM pregnant, i'm just worried b/c my period is late.

i've been under a GREAT deal of stress tho lately, my dad treats me like shit, my mom cuts me down sometimes and we just found out she has breast cancer. school is coming up and i have no money or car to get there. i'm 19.

are there any symptoms to pregnancy like when it first starts?! do you think i am? please help

18Mar/101

Please help! I need advice and/or information?

I am 20 years old and have found or felt a lump on my right breast. It feels circular and is underneath my boob, not poking out like or anything. I have talked to my doctor and she said it could be nothing, but had me get some ultrasounds done. Well I have not had my period in 2 months, and have been having abdominal pain spiratically. Pregnancy is ruled out for sure because I have had a million tests done for that all of which were negative even a blood test. I went in for my ultrasounds today and was looking at the screen when the nurse was performing it. I did see that she was looking at some circular figures on the screen and was taking pictures of them, i'm pretty sure there was more than one. She ofcourse could not tell me what it was, I have a follow up appointment with my doctor to go over the results in a week. But until then, I was wondering how common it is for a young woman to get ovarian cysts? I thought i'd be too young to get cysts in my breasts and ovaries but I guess not. I really hope it's not cancer!!! I just wanna hear from some of you who have either had them or experienced this to maybe help me out until I see the doctor in a week. Thank you!!!

18Mar/102

Does anyone know of any organizations to help cancer patients with medical bills?

Mom has insurance but deductibles are hard and insurance has a cap that is approaching soon. Some websites I can look at for this would be helpful. Thank You

18Mar/105

I need help with my weight! I’m in trouble and getting worse!?

I don't know what to do. I am 20 yrs old. Major depression, and anxiety. I am currently seeing a professional and on meds. It has helped. My problem is m weight. I am 100 pds over weight and gaining. I gained on avg 20 pds a year, every year. I have tried numerous diets, exercising etc, nothing works. I have had my blood checked, hormones checked, etc, everything.

I am always tired, most likely due to depression. I am extremely out of shape, walking up a couple stairs and I am out of breathe.

I have tried everything, nothing is working, doctors have checked for medical problems and nothing. Only thing they found was if I keep gaining, I will get type 2 diabetes.

I tried diets, exercising, diet pills, etc, everything.

of course, because of my depression, i struggle with finding motivation for exercising, and finding a way to make myself not so tired, but even when i was exercising and dieting, i barely lost 10 pds after 4 months. and of course, i gained it back.

normally i gain 20 pds a year, this year it has topped 40 pds this year and still gaining. what am i going to do!

18Mar/105

Does a high protein diet help weight loss? What are the plans that should be followed?

18Mar/102

Can someone please help me with my weight loss issue?

Okay, so i'm a teenage girl and i have body issues. I know you may think i'm just like every other girl..but i consider mine to be a major burden in my life. Let's just say that i used to go home after school when i was in 3rd grade to do tae bo. Nothing seemed to work until 2 and a half years ago when my parents noticed my problem as well. I went from 170 pounds down to 132 through healthy dieting and exercise. I was feeling great about myself until i entered high school, started look at the other girls, and realized i could be a lot thinner. Since then, the stresses of school and my social life have led me to go back up to 145. I can't seem to go back down now and have resorted to unhealthy methods. I have also since been to a therapist, but that hasnt worked either. I constantly look at other girls and have such a feeling of envy that i don't want to have anymore. I just want to be happy with myself. I don't want to hurt myself but losing this weight is the only thing i want right now..i just can't figure out why it's so hard. I know i can do it, i've done it before. But lately i've sunken into a depression due to family and friend issues which has caused me to resort to mt.dew, doritos, and snack cakes. I guess i'm aware that the only true answer to long term, healthy weight loss is diet and exercise, but i just can't seem to get back on the horse again. Can anybody offer any tips or motivating insight to help me finally feel good about myself?

18Mar/102

cardio + denise austin pilates recomendation/ work out plan help?

hello. i am a teen who is 128lbs and 5ft 3in. my doctor says im not overweight but im trying to tone up so i can feel good and hopefully be able to wear a size 2 and 3 again (im a 5 and 3) and so i will look great in my bikini in florida in 3 monthes!

ok so heres what i've got to work with:
eliptical machine
dvd player

i want to tone the most:
inner legs
abs
rib/chest area
hips ( this is what i need toned the most!!! bad love hands!!)

my planned schedual is:
20-45 minutes of cardio 5 days a week (im gunna work my way up)
1500 calorie diet
denise austin dvd

what denise austin dvd is best for the results i want?? (i will be doing them 5 a week also)
1. Hit the Spot Pilates
2.Denise Austin - Shrink Your Female Fat Zones
3.Denise Austin: Hit the Spot - 10 Five Minute Target Toners

so what dvd do you recomend?
and will this schedual get me the results i want? (I have 3 months until my vacation, but im still planning on exersizing after that too!)

18Mar/103

Need some help coming up with a diabetic meal plan for a day/week/month.?

With so many food out there that a diabetic should avoid, how can i go for days/weeks or months without risking getting my blood sugar high? Can anyone recommend a good diabetic meal plan/activity to follow? I mean just thinking about it, it all seems so difficult to manage. I can't imagine how a person who is not diabetic, be able to maintain good health/weight with a diabetic kind of diet.

18Mar/105

does anyone have a daily diet plan that will help drop about 25 unwanted pounds over the next 8 weeks?

That is pretty easy to follow...

18Mar/102

Does the special K cereal really help you lose weight in two weeks?

I want to try it, but i want to know if it really does work

18Mar/101

I need help with fatburners?

I have been working out for quite a few months now and haven't dropped as many pounds as I would have hoped. I do run every day but I want to lose more weight faster. I saw this fat burner out there and was wondering if anyone had taken it or knew someone who took it and if it works like they say it does. It's called Thermolean. Of course the reviews say it works, but I want to actually talk to someone who took this stuff.

Also, if you have any ideas as to other good fat burners that you know work from either your own experience or from someone you know, feel free to tell me.

Also I would need to know if it would interfere with me taking the medication Cymbalta.

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18Mar/108

What diet pill should I take to help weight loss?

Along with healthy eating and exercise, what diet pill would you recommend? Which one is healthy?

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