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Board: Obesity 04-22-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 599
Posted By Misty800
Re: i weigh 295 and i cannot seem to get motivation..

Motivation is well worth working toward for various reasons.

1. diabetes
2. heart attack
3. hypertension
To name a few.

The thyroid plays a big part in how well our body handles the foods we...
Board: General Health 04-09-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 86
Posted By Misty800
Re: i dont know if i have adhd

You need to be checked by a doctor, it could be one of many different things, some very easy to correct.

Take a look at your diet, amount of caffeine in soft drinks, meds you may be taking, etc....
Board: Gallbladder 04-07-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 214
Posted By Misty800
Re: 2 weeks Post OP

Yes, this is normal. Will take time to recover from surgery. It usually takes 6-weeks or longer to return to normal.

Steri-Strips should remain on until they fall off by themselves. The longer...
Board: Back Problems 01-22-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 532
Posted By Misty800
Re: Leg Weakness Following Lumbar Laminectomy

Hmmmm......the best thing for you is a good dose of "patience"!! The body needs time to heal properly.

If you push your body too fast too soon, damage could be done and you do not want that.

We...
Board: Eye & Vision 10-21-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By Misty800
Re: eye drops

No, that is the natural pathway for fluids to drain out of the eye.
Board: General Health 10-21-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 201
Posted By Misty800
Re: help

When you have symptoms, go ahead and call the doctor to be seen now. By the time Nov. 6 comes around you could be in very serious trouble.
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 10-18-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By Misty800
Re: Not a pain, it's more of an ache.

Stand straight and look down to see whether your ankles are turning in or out too much. If this happens it will throw the knee alignment out of normal range.

Back problems can cause leg aches,...
Board: Dizziness / Vertigo 10-14-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By Misty800
Re: Uninformed person in need of help x.x

You may have what is called "positional vertigo". Search for positional vertigo exercises. Sometimes the crystals in the ears get out of place and need to be put back in place via exercises...
Board: Vitamins & Supplements 08-26-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,813
Posted By Misty800
Re: How Do I Increase Vitamin D level

Be careful and do not try to increase vitamin D level too fast.

High doses of vitamin D can cause your body to end up with high blood calcium level which is not good.

I was taking 5,000 I.U....
Board: General Health 08-25-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By Misty800
Re: bed sweats!

I meant to say autonomic nervous system.

One part we are able to control (emotions, etc) and the other part we have no control.

The autonomic nervous system controls breathing, heart pumping,...
Board: General Health 07-23-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By Misty800
Re: Sweating too much

The malfunction of the autonomic nervous system is most likely the cause of excess sweating.

Unfortunately there is little we can do for that since we have no control over the autonomic nervous...
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 05-24-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,047
Posted By Misty800
Re: Spiking Blood Pressure

You need to see your medical physician for advice regarding blood pressure that is spiking like this.

We are not medical professionals on this message board, at least 99% are not.

My 83 year...
Board: Hair Problems 05-24-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,426
Posted By Misty800
Re: Is this dandruff, or what?

More than likely you have "dry scalp" and all the dandruff shampoos, etc. are making it more dry.

Have you tried Sea Breeze Astringent on your scalp? Some hair salons use this on little old ladies...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 05-08-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 884
Posted By Misty800
Re: Pain in neck and shoulder

You probably kept your neck tensed up to support your head while doing those exercises. Overuse of neck muscles comes to mind and with a little rest and using a memory foam pillow at night misery...
Board: General Health 05-03-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By Misty800
Re: Question about a prescription...

You would be wise to look up "side effects" of this drug. It is very powerful and has many side effects. It does contain a narcotic along with several other meds.
Board: General Health 04-22-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By Misty800
Re: Need some Advice

Research "Nerve Hyper-Sensitivity" and see if you find possible cause of your problem.

Sometimes after surgery or possibly other things the nervous system can cause problems that you have no...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 04-13-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Misty800
Re: Help with obesity!

What worked for me was the following: Yes, I was obese. 5'2" and 218 lb.

Create a "positive" attitude".

Lose weight for "YOU" and not for anyone else.

Invisible ZIPPER in "closed position"...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 04-04-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By Misty800
Re: via my esophagus

See an ear, nose, throat doctor and they will be able to tell you what the problem is.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 04-03-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 762
Posted By Misty800
Re: blood in phlem

If the blood is bright red, it is fresh.

If it has a dark color to the blood, most likely it is the day before blood..
Board: Sexual Health - Teens 03-18-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Misty800
Re: Confused and lost :( help

This is not unusual at your ages. Maybe it is time to go separate ways and live your teen years having fun but not getting serious with anyone.

If you are both truly in love, in time you will...
Board: Allergies 03-18-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,443
Posted By Misty800
Re: EXTREME Amounts of Mucus!!! Help.

When mucous has a yellow or green color to it, indicates a sinus infection.

No doubt it is a sinus infection as a result of your recent respiratory problem.

You need to see a doctor for proper...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 02-19-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 763
Posted By Misty800
Re: Heart Related

You would be wise to leave caffeine alone.

At about age 18 I drank too many cokes one weekend and had a caffeine reaction big time. For 56 years since then I have not been able to drink anything...
Board: Eye & Vision 02-06-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By Misty800
Re: Secondary IOL Implant

It takes a good 4 weeks for eyes to heal after cataract surgery, hang in there.

I had first time cataract surgery on Dec. 14, and Dec. 28 and just now (2-6-2011) the blurred vision is clearing...
Board: General Health 02-04-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By Misty800
Re: Adapting to use of one arm

I had shoulder surgery last August and was not allowed to use my dominant arm for 6-weeks, however, it was amazing how fast the non-dominant arm took over. I am not saying the non-dominant arm...
Board: Fibromyalgia 01-30-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,621
Posted By Misty800
What is your Vitamin D level?

Do you know what your Vitamin D level is? If not, please get it tested.

After 30+ years of Fibromyalgia, found out my Vitamin D level was 26 and after a few months it raised up to 30 by taking...
Board: Weight Loss 01-18-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By Misty800
Re: Calorie Intake

I cannot help with number of calories for you, however, remember, our bodies do not work the same. Some people have great metabolisms and others have slow metabolisms.

Reducing or omitting...
Board: Aging Issues 01-16-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By Misty800
Re: Aging Senior Parent, Long Beach Ca.

Many times children think their parents need to move to another location to be cared for prematurely.

How old is your dad?
What is his doctor's evaluation of his health/mental?
Does your dad...
Board: Divorce & Separation 01-14-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By Misty800
Re: i run from my husband what do you think about this?

Please do not return to your husband, he is an ABUSER and your life is not safe with him. If you return to him, you will probably be dead in a very short time.

See a lawyer NOW, divorce him,...
Board: Hair Problems 01-14-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,386
Posted By Misty800
Re: Autoimmune Inner Ear/Hair Loss

If you color or perm your hair, that may be the problem with losing so much hair. The hair follicles can be damaged by those chemicals.

Lost about half of my fine hair due to hair color & perms....
Board: Diabetes 01-13-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,719
Posted By Misty800
Re: Question about lab test and pre diabetes

I would like to share my experience with you if I may.

I was diagnosed with "borderline diabetes" with A1c 7. Doctor wanted me to see a Diabetes Educator. If I was going to see one I wanted a good...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 01-03-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By Misty800
Re: Anyone else experience this?

You may be a "hidden hyper-ventilator" and not realize it. Google and learn all you can about it.

Re-breathing in a lunch size paper sack 5 mins. every hour during the day may solve the problem...
Board: Sexual Health - Teens 12-30-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By Misty800
Re: girlfriend has ZERO sex drive

She may prefer to save that part for her future husband after the wedding vows.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 12-29-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By Misty800
Re: normal stool or not?

Yes. the picture is indication of constipation, hard packed stools that keep packing and getting larger, and harder to pass. No wonder your hemorrhoids are bleeding.

Lack of flushing out old...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 12-07-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,478
Posted By Misty800
Re: fluid in both ears vertigo/anxiety

Your new doctor is on the right path, stick with her and you will soon be fine. It does take time to clear fluid in the ears and vertigo. Vertigo will cause nausea.
Board: General Health 10-03-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,718
Posted By Misty800
Re: Weird throat sensation...please help!

Esophagus spasms can cause this feeling. Try drinking something hot and see if it relaxes the esophagus and stops that feeling.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 10-03-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By Misty800
Re: Fatty tissue--LIPOMA?

Have you had an ultrasound, cat scan, or MRI to determine exactly what the lump is? If not, you would be wise to do so.

My lipoma was found via MRI for something else and later checked via cat...
Board: General Health 09-13-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By Misty800
Re: I don't know if this is something I should just live with...

I have found that taking 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of plain Robitussin at bedtime will keep mucous in throat thinned. No collection next morning.
Board: General Health 09-02-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,548
Posted By Misty800
Re: My mom has been in the hospital for a week.

After Googling "blood fungus" I think your mom is trying to protect you from being exposed to the fungus she has. It is possible that fungus spores could be in the breath your mom exhales and others...
Board: Bowel Disorders 08-25-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,060
Posted By Misty800
Re: three miserable months of impaction so far

Four days is not long enough for Miralax to work well.

It is necessary to drink lots of water for Miralax to work.

To prevent impaction from taking narcotic pain med after recent surgery my...
Board: Multiple Sclerosis 08-25-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By Misty800
Re: Gilenya

You may be experiencing esophagus spasms. Try drinking hot water or other beverage as you eat. Heat will help relax the esophagus.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 08-01-2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By Misty800
Re: Diastolic Blood Pressure

If blood pressure is taken with a home automatic BP machine, the diastolic will not be correct. It is hard for the automatic BP machines to read the diastolic.

Mine runs in the 40's and 50's at...
Board: General Health 02-14-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,806
Posted By Misty800
Re: health questions for people who wear belts or tight clothes or tight bands

Too tight clothing can restrict blood flow and cause an elevation in blood pressure.

Restriction of blood flow to any part of the body will deprive areas of necessary oxygen in order to function...
Board: General Health 01-05-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,873
Posted By Misty800
Re: Nervous feeling

Not necessarily, could be a heart problem.

Shortness of breath and pain in the chest are possible symptoms of heart attacks. Symptoms in women are not always the same as in men.

If I were you,...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 01-02-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,212
Posted By Misty800
Re: Bloody snot

Have you tried taking an anahistamin? Sounds like your sinuses are sensitive to many things.

Indoor dry air will also be nasal drying. A cool mist vaporizer in bedroom may be of benefit.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 12-26-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,493
Posted By Misty800
Re: please help me figure out whats wrong with me

Most likely your problem is anxiety. If that is your problem, re-breathing in a paper sack will help balance the carbon dioxide and oxygen. In other words you may be a silent hypo-ventilator.
...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 04-26-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,815
Posted By Misty800
How long take for Meloxicam allergy symptoms to go away....

I have an allergic reaction to Meloxicam, swollen throat/swallowing. Took the med for total of 10 days. I can breathe o.k.

Wondering how long do the allergic reaction symptoms linger on? I have...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 11-15-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By Misty800
Re: What do you think?

Abby deserves love, respect, care, the same as other children. She has many obstacles in her way and will continue to have rest of her life.

Abby should never be ignored, she should be accepted...
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 07-11-2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,928
Posted By Misty800
Re: Woke up with top of head completely numb/weakness in left hand

Nerves are not very forgiving and may be the reason they took a long time to respond back to normal.

If I were you, I would see my doctor for evaluation and find out what is going on.
Board: Aging Issues 04-10-2009, 02:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 35,893
Posted By Misty800
Re: All of a sudden....I'm old... help!!

I personally do not believe we age all of a sudden.

I do believe our brain keeps us in denial.
Then one day our brain decides to allow us to see the "real me" and we do not like what we see!!
...
Board: General Health 04-05-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,077
Posted By Misty800
Re: Shoulder Impingement/ Instability--Help!

hmmmm.....you have discovered that stopping the exercises was a mistake. I too, stopped exercises and pain has been bad for 5 months. It is gradually, very gradually getting better with exercises.
...
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