The trial-and-error method of ADHD drugs: I am already afraid of screwing up my job and I am concerned about all these side effects I read about people having. I can't spend 3 months spaced out or whatever until I find the right drug cause then I'll REALLY screw up at work. Can you help allay my fears or tell me how you and your psychiatrist and/or therapist worked this out? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 22, 2009 - 26 answers

I'm compiling a set of 30-40 photographs related to any and all aspects of disease for a high school visual literacy project. The students are high school juniors who are struggling with literacy and writing. I'd love your suggestions for compelling, diverse, and striking images and sites that have collections of same. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Oct 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Can one live with a collapsed lung? [more inside]
posted by Tchad on Sep 17, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically? [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Sep 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Help me figure out ways to minimize the effect my schizophrenic uncle's delusions have on government and law enforcement. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2009 - 14 answers

So, I have a roommate. I love her, we usually get along just fine, but recently we argued over some financial stuff and now we're not really on speaking terms. How the heck should I handle this? (Long post, long story) [more inside]
posted by wild like kudzu on Aug 1, 2009 - 24 answers

After a long and losing battle with depression, I am going to a short-term (10 day) partial hospitalization program at McLean Hospital near Boston. I need advice on how to convince myself that there’s hope for me and get into the kind of frame of mind that will allow me to benefit from this kind of program, despite its short length and limitations. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 14, 2009 - 23 answers

Please help me help my uncle, who is drinking himself to death. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 7 answers

What over-the-counter eye drops/ointment can I give my Himalayan cat to help his sometimes red and irritated eyes. [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on May 13, 2009 - 2 answers

I've had tinea versicolor for a couple years now, treated with prescription ointment. The ointment doesn't seem to be working anymore, and I don't know what else to do. Please help an itchy lady. [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Apr 16, 2009 - 8 answers

I suspect I am suffering from Depression and I have no health insurance or current source of income - how do I get help? [more inside]
posted by jnnla on Mar 18, 2009 - 16 answers

Do hot oil treatments for hair work? Are they good for curly/frizzy fairly thick hair? Will they make my hair silky smooth? Or do they do nothing? [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Mar 18, 2009 - 21 answers

Dear Hivemind: Where can I find examples of treatments for Reality TV shows? [more inside]
posted by Elle Vator on Mar 8, 2009 - 1 answer

How does one tell a friend that they might have borderline personality disorder? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 - 25 answers

I need some handbag care advice for my girlfriend. She has a golden-tan leather Furla bag that is starting to get a little dried out. We're not in a big city, so going to a professional probably isn't an option. What can she do to treat the leather so it stays looking like new? Specific brand names of products we can order are preferable.
posted by stopgap on Jan 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Anyone have experience with intravenous iron treatments for anemia? [more inside]
posted by missjamielynn on Nov 28, 2008 - 14 answers

What can I do to make my bug bites heal faster? [more inside]
posted by cucumberfresh on Nov 15, 2008 - 6 answers

My girlfriend has a cold. Multiple people today have told her to take a shot of tequila before bed as a remedy. [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Oct 22, 2008 - 24 answers

Why do medical insurers treat obesity different than other vices? Not a GYOB (I've got one); I literally don't understand the facts of the situation. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Oct 20, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm a 26 yr old male and suspect I have strained my right teres major muscle. Is it worth seeing a general practitioner/family doctor first (I suspect they will just toss me painkillers and tell me about R.I.C.E.)? If not a GP, what are ways I can find somebody in sports medicine or physical therapy (do they have hundred dollar new patient processing fees, etc too?) apart from references from acquaintances? Also, any relevant suggestions on what else I can do are also greatly appreciated. I am relatively inexperienced with dealing with doctors/doctor's offices but am interested in how I can become a more informed patient. [more inside]
posted by weakcore on Oct 10, 2008 - 9 answers

After battling on my own for three years, I have finally decided that I need to seek medication for my persistent depression and associated overwhelming anxiety. Here's the problem: I have no idea what steps to take to get treatment. Can you provide me with a very detailed step-by-step map or script to follow? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 16 answers

What can I expect in terms of side effects for radiation treatment of brain cancer? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 on Sep 29, 2008 - 16 answers

I know about spider veins (those tiny, flat blue/red/purple lines) and varicose veins (raised, lumpy veins). I know that these can be treated with laser or sclerotherapy. But what do you call faint blue bruising that seems to follow the path of blood vessels but is neither sharply defined nor raised? And how can you treat it? [more inside]
posted by wexford_arts on Sep 5, 2008 - 3 answers

My housemate has scabies, and I (at least yet) do not. I have a vacation scheduled in a week that will have me staying in a condo with 6 other people. My doctor doesn't want to treat me unless I start to itch because "it's unpleasant," but I really don't want to infest my fellow travelers... What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Questions about Aqua Mira chlorine water treatment drops, the kind that comes in two different droppers: I notice it is now marketed to say: "Kills Odor Causing Bacteria and Enhances the Taste..." etc. Not to kill giardia and make water actually safe to drink. Which is what backpackers actually use it for. Anyone know the inside legal story on this? Second question: Why do I always run out of "Part A" way before I run out of "Part B"? Does anyone out there work for Aqua Mira and know why they give you different amounts? It's annoying because now I have all these Part B (the Activator) droppers lying around. [more inside]
posted by wavejumper on Jul 19, 2008 - 3 answers

AlcoholicFilter: Any natural or non-presciption anticonvulsant's out there? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels on Jun 6, 2008 - 27 answers

Are there any stories of recovering/recovered alcoholics (with more than a few years sobriety) returning to drinking without serious consequences? I'm looking for post-sobriety 'success' stories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Treatment for mouth ulcers. I've been using Bonjela since 1837, and it's only just now struck me that medical science must have come up with something better in recent years. So what do you find works well?
posted by Jakey on Feb 5, 2008 - 28 answers

My first-grader has pain in his right ear. It was keeping him up last night but the pain went away after a dosage of Tylenol. For the past week he's had a cold but the ear pain began just last night. Does anyone have advice for how to proceed with this thing I suspect is an ear infection? Our clinic is closed until Monday, and that is also the earliest I could get him to his chiropractor (he sees one since he painfully overextended his back on a waterslide last summer--but I hear chiropractors can help with ear infections too).
posted by mamaraks on Jan 26, 2008 - 14 answers

I am suffering from depression, do I tell my employer? [more inside]
posted by Gervais Brooke-Hamster on Nov 7, 2007 - 26 answers

Best treatments for anxiety? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Nov 3, 2007 - 31 answers

Any good methods of preventing boils and good care techniques for when they come? [more inside]
posted by missed on Oct 11, 2007 - 10 answers

toronto alcohol treatment? [more inside]
posted by butterball on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

Supplement (or other solution) for PMS cravings? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 16, 2007 - 13 answers

Does anyone in or around the hive have any experience taking a product called Threelac to fight Candida Albicans? [more inside]
posted by amusem on Aug 5, 2007 - 2 answers

Most economical way to get treatment for anxiety and depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 6, 2007 - 15 answers

Does anyone have experience using Neem oil/balm to treat psoriasis patches? [more inside]
posted by peacecorn on May 26, 2007 - 4 answers

Hi. My name's Anon and I'm an alcoholic. Please help me find a treatment program in California. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2007 - 9 answers

My rosacea has flared up really badly since December. I've gone from a rosy glow to angry red blotches and honest-to-God pustules for the first time. Yes, I'm going back to my dermatologist, but I need some hope that there is some damn thing out there that will help me. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Feb 5, 2007 - 12 answers

A doctor has gotten my sister-in-law addicted to meds (Oxycontin). She lives in a small town with no treatment programs available, has no insurance and no money. How can I get her help? [more inside]
posted by Spoonman on Jan 22, 2007 - 19 answers

I have cordless blinds and they've lost their zip. They are the kind of blinds that you pull on slightly at the bottom and then the cord is pulled up at the top, raising the blind. Now when I pull on it, nothing happens. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Other than buy new blinds?
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on Nov 14, 2006 - 1 answer

OK to use permanent hair dye immediately following a treatment for lice? Will the dye assist in the slaughter of any post-holocaust scalp-crawling survivors? [more inside]
posted by NeonSurge on Nov 14, 2006 - 10 answers

MentalHealthFilter: To try and sum up a fairly long and complicated issue: My brother, 23, is diagnosed as bipolar. It's been an uphill battle ever since he was admitted to the psych hospital at 11/12 years old. Although his diagnosis and medications have switched many times, nothing seems to work. [more inside]
posted by unsigned on Jul 10, 2006 - 5 answers

An aquaintance needs help raising funds for surgery for neurofibromatosis. She's doing all she can, but time is running out and she still hasn't has enough raised yet. What else can she do? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jun 7, 2006 - 5 answers

My fibroids have gone from nuisance to pain, and I'd like to get rid of them. What method(s) would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Apr 8, 2006 - 9 answers

What is the evidence that ultrasound therapy is effective for treating musculoskeletal problems? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Mar 9, 2006 - 5 answers

Can anyone tell me about/lead me to any legitimate sources concerning the effects of pranayama breathing techniques on diabetes? [more inside]
posted by msali on Mar 7, 2006 - 17 answers

Tell me about hemorrhoids! Read more inside if you don't mind some details! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2005 - 17 answers

HomeownerFilter: Do cesspool bacterial treatments do anything? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Oct 19, 2005 - 6 answers

Migraine sufferers, what are your triggers, how quickly/consistently do they bring on your migraines, and what prescription meds work best for you? [more inside]
posted by kimota on Jul 18, 2005 - 34 answers