Help me take control of thoughts that make me feel like an ugly giant. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:19 PM - 6 answers

Has anyone here had any experiences with Humana's Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance for seniors? [more inside]
posted by I'm Brian and so's my wife! at 11:07 AM - 4 answers

My mom is TERRIFIED about the recent Health Care Reform Bill. She is on Medicare and is certain that she will no longer have the access to health coverage that she feels she needs. It sounds like changes to Medicare could have consequences for her... what might those be? [more inside]
posted by amanda at 8:16 AM - 35 answers

Post-surgery hair loss? Anybody have experience with this? How long does it last? Does it grow back on its own? Do I need to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal at 6:24 AM - 11 answers

Looking for 1st hand experience of optic neuritis. Googled out and YANMD. [more inside]
posted by jara1953 at 2:44 PM - 7 answers

what do I do for a friend who has suicidal thoughts who is already in therapy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:24 PM - 21 answers

Hair growth question: some people say that their hair will only grow until a certain length. Is this a myth? How would the follicle know when to stop growing? [more inside]
posted by Neekee at 9:44 AM - 14 answers

How much does it cost to get wisdom teeth removed these days with no insurance? [more inside]
posted by Rocket26 at 7:12 AM - 32 answers

Can allergies or a cold cause confusion? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:17 PM - 11 answers

My wife wants to buy me a personal training package at Bally's gym (where we have a month to month membership) at $1104 for 17 sessions ~$65 per session. Is this a good price right now? Is there a way to shop around on price, perhaps with outside trainers? I'm focussed on reducing body fat through resistance training without injuring myself right now.
posted by BrotherCaine at 5:52 PM - 22 answers

I have a vitamin tablet that changes appearance when in the same pill organizer with my other daily meds. Should I be concerned? [more inside]
posted by oneswellfoop at 5:14 PM - 7 answers

TorontoFilter: Help! I've been signed on by a modelling agency! I need to find a decent personal trainer and nutritionist in the Toronto area. Does anyone have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by pcameron at 3:40 PM - 3 answers

Where can I find really good leak-proof ok-to-travel-on-airplane-size containers to contain my liquid iron supplement? [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten at 2:56 PM - 9 answers

I need help talking to doctors. I never know what to say and don't seem to give the right information. I would like help knowing what kinds of things I should remember to say and how I should say them. [more inside]
posted by French Fry at 10:53 AM - 10 answers

Flu vaccine and immunology questions, I have a few. [more inside]
posted by Mountain Goatse at 10:52 AM - 10 answers

I recently heard that Pterocarpus marsupium extract can be beneficial for those of us with high blood sugar. Have you tried it yourself? Has it been helpful? Have you seen results? Any side effects?
posted by RajahKing at 8:27 AM - 1 answers

I'm thinking about switching my health insurance to a high-deductible health plan, but I need to get a handle on what all my allergy prescriptions will cost me. I think that I will be able to build up some stockpiles during this year, but I want to know how much I will actually be out of pocket when it comes time to pay for them. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:20 AM - 9 answers

My toddler (just turned 2) has had a fever for almost a month. Would you be concerned? His pediatrician isn't. [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 8:15 AM - 40 answers

This is so shameful. I haven't seen a dentist since 2005. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:04 AM - 44 answers

Choosing my penis over the pills. How long will it take my libido to recover after a few months of Zoloft? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:54 PM - 16 answers