Please help me. I don't want to throw up every morning. [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic at at 5:12 AM - 19 answers

The tips and the outer sides of both my friend's big toes are numb. It started about a week ago, maybe more. What could the cause be? [more inside]
posted by holympus at at 6:16 PM - 8 answers

Can anybody tell us what kind of car seat our child should be in? We have 3 and 4 year old children approximately 37" tall and 27 lbs. Their shoulders are about 2" over the top-most shoulder strap slot on their seats. We are not sure if they need a bigger car seat or a booster. Any and all information and recommendations are appreciated. BTW, we have a Toyota Corrola which is relatively small so we can't use some of the Britax models (they are too big for our car).
posted by crios at at 8:27 PM - 13 answers

Insensitive feet and ankles, yet painful feet, caused by drinking beer according to the neurologist. What is the name of the condition? Read on for more info. [more inside]
posted by deeper red at at 11:57 AM - 19 answers

Can anyone recommend some clip-on sunshades which will fit over light-weight frameless prescription glasses? What is the preferred mode of attachment and what are they likely to cost?
posted by booksprite at at 12:45 AM - 2 answers

What's the best health advice you ever received? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta at at 9:14 PM - 56 answers

Dentures dentures dentures! In stage one of getting dentures, what should I expect in the weeks to come? [more inside]
posted by mediocre at at 10:40 AM - 9 answers

I'm anxious to give up the Java, or switch to decaf. For health reasons. Give me hints on how to do this effectively. [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott at at 5:16 AM - 14 answers

How much does a personal trainer from Bally Total Fitness cost? [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at at 6:55 PM - 9 answers

Therapist/Psychologist recommendation for south-west Nashville TN? Which do I need? More longish details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 2:30 PM - 2 answers

What are some over-the-counter drugs (or herbal medicine) that can be taken to treat severe anxiety until I can get some health insurance? [more inside]
posted by Rhadamanthus at at 11:52 PM - 31 answers

Cognitive behavioral therapist in Cambridge/Somerville/Boston, MA - for a geeky/creative sort? [more inside]
posted by waxbanks at at 9:24 PM - 1 answers

I suddenly developed a knot/lump and pain in the ball of my foot late last night that has persisted for 24 hours. I know it's not plantar fasciitis as I don't have stabbing pains in my heel or midfoot. [more inside]
posted by maudlin at at 8:12 PM - 8 answers

I recently bought a Sonicare. I like how it makes my teeth feel cleaner than they had been, and anecdotal evidence from others suggests it's going to help my gums. But I really can't figure out how the toothpaste works with this thing. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike at at 7:32 PM - 10 answers

My oral surgeon took out the wrong tooth--now what? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry at at 5:28 PM - 25 answers

What can be done to eliminate/reduce "phantom" leg cramps in persons with paraplegia? [more inside]
posted by webhund at at 3:00 PM - 9 answers

Please help me convince my in-laws not to take colloidal silver (silver water). [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at at 2:14 PM - 11 answers

Why is it necessary to wait 2 weeks after a new tattoo before swimming in a chlorinated pool? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at at 2:12 PM - 13 answers

Help me de-stress and refocus my moods. [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx at at 1:07 PM - 13 answers

Is it safe to mix 24 hour Loratadine (Claritin) with 25-50 Diphenhydramin HCl (Benadryl)? My allergies are killing me and the loratadine does not seem to be doing the job.
posted by Raichle at at 10:11 PM - 27 answers

How can I lower my blood protein? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja at at 7:51 PM - 9 answers

I've just signed up for a gym membership for the first time in my life... Due to metabolism, I'm not fat, but I'm still really out of shape... what should I start with? [more inside]
posted by twiggy at at 5:59 PM - 25 answers

How can I avoid debilitating paranoia when smoking marijuana? [more inside]
posted by plexi at at 2:10 PM - 34 answers

Is there a way to stretch my quadriceps without bending my knees? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty at at 12:31 PM - 14 answers

What alternatives are there to aspirin and NSAIDS (besides acetaminophen)? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at at 12:21 PM - 23 answers

A friend's preschool aged daughter is going in for surgery in a few months. Can you recommend books, videos, etc. for talking to her about surgery? [more inside]
posted by Lentrohamsanin at at 9:24 AM - 10 answers

How long until the smell of cigarette smoke doesn't appear on breath? [more inside]
posted by substrate at at 9:07 AM - 20 answers

I need a recommendation for either a psychiatrist or psychologist in NYC. Help my brain! [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 7:41 AM - 5 answers

I recently had hydrocele surgery and I was wondering about the recovery period/curve of others who braved this surgery. [more inside]
posted by ob at at 6:39 AM - 1 answers

I seem to have lost all my libido (sex-drive). Mid-forties male, not health related. Advice? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by lndl at at 1:45 AM - 10 answers

My girlfriend says that women are naturally less fit than men. Is this true? [more inside]
posted by mallow005 at at 1:14 AM - 40 answers

My baby boy will undergo general anesthesia Thursday. What should I expect when I get him home? [more inside]
posted by Dizzy at at 8:35 PM - 10 answers

How can I find more about this secret to happiness (and is it really true)? [more inside]
posted by zenja72 at at 1:34 PM - 46 answers

I know a half-Chinese, half-Filipino male with a tendency toward keloid formation who's interested in getting a first tattoo. What tattoo experience and advice do you have for him regarding the likelihood of developing a keloid at the tattoo site?
posted by doriangray at at 11:15 AM - 5 answers

My wife was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer, if anyone can share experiences, recommended reading material, or general advice we'd appreciate it. [more inside]
posted by beowulf573 at at 10:42 AM - 13 answers

My friend is taking a drug test in 23 hrs and has no clue as to what testing method they will be using. The last time he smoked marijuana was 48 hrs ago. Does anyone have advice on passing said screening?
posted by konono at at 10:36 AM - 30 answers

I'm fat and diabetic. My first year after diagnosis I lost 50 lbs and stuck to my diet. How do I stick to it for the long term? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 10:18 AM - 20 answers

Citalopram: I've been taking this for two-and-a-half weeks now, with the last ten days being on 20mg. While the hand-wringing anxiety and depressed feeling seems to be fading, I am having problems with the continual desire for sleep. I've tried taking it four hours before going to bed, and last night I slept for 13 straight hours. Then when I get up, I have very little inclination to do anything other than look at the wall or mindless television. Has anyone else had these effects with Citalopram and did they get better? [more inside]
posted by stenoboy at at 8:25 AM - 10 answers

My lifestyle is pretty healthy overall, but I always feel extra-good after drinking V8. I'm trying to figure out why this particular beverage agrees with me so much when included in a diet that's already pretty good to begin with. [more inside]
posted by yorick at at 7:34 AM - 13 answers

I'm a 25 year old fella looking for a good general practitioner in Austin. "Good" doesn't mean someone who will medicate me with whatever I want and send me on my way, but someone who pays attention to his patients and their needs. Preferably north, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll mostly be going for chronic headaches, if that makes any difference either. Suggestions?
posted by Roman Graves at at 9:54 PM - 5 answers

Recommend a General Practitioner in Chico California. [more inside]
posted by Pontifex at at 9:47 PM - 1 answers

Based on this picture and this one, do I appear to have the beginnings of male pattern baldness or something more harmless like a double crown? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 9:09 PM - 14 answers

What is, to your knowledge, the book with the most complete list of exercises? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at at 6:28 PM - 8 answers

I am looking for a competent psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA area. My sister has serious emotional and alcohol issues. She had a bad experience with an incompetent psychiatrist. I am very worry about her. I need to get a name of a good psychiatrist that can change her attitude about psychiatry. Any referral or recommendations?
posted by toofan at at 9:39 AM - 3 answers

How possible is it to narrow down a babies date of conception to a 24 hour period after a little over a month? [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at at 8:55 AM - 50 answers

Ear filter: Is there an over the counter medication that is similar to the prescription version of Allegra D? (Long story inside.) [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams at at 1:11 PM - 10 answers

Please help me stop the butt spread and weight gain related to my 12 hour/day telecommuting computer job before I am relegated to a muumuu. [more inside]
posted by citystalk at at 9:43 AM - 36 answers

I started running through the walking-running method last year. I have got to the point where I did a 10k run last Sunday; I ran all the way (yay!) and did it in just under 1 hr 9 minutes. The magazine I read, etc, make it clear that to expect to run better/faster/stronger/safer, I need to do some non-running activities now, as well as the running. I am looking at buying a home multigym type thing. Recommendations please! Also - I'd like to increase my hip flexibility - so I can stride longer - I feel I am a bit "tight" at the moment. Best exercises for that? On the machine/ using a ball thing? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee at at 3:25 AM - 12 answers

I need to get from one pulmonologist all the information from a few CT scans so I can be seen by a different pulmonologist. What, exactly, should I ask for? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint at at 12:55 PM - 10 answers

Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with Seasonal Allergies and Acupuncture? [more inside]
posted by nikksioux at at 8:43 AM - 19 answers