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 on Nov 6, 2009 - 1 answer

Fingernail Filter: I know its been asked many times how to quit this compulsion. While that is a concern of mine, I need to know what to do to alleviate pain in the fingers from excessive fingernail biting. What do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Draccy on Nov 3, 2009 - 30 answers

Stuck myself with a needle I just used on my dog. Should I freak out? [more inside]
posted by anonymousme on Oct 29, 2009 - 13 answers

my dog bled on my blanket (i think mine's called a com-fort-or). can i still sleep in my bed? [more inside]
posted by defmute on Oct 29, 2009 - 11 answers

I have Adult ADD -- and about 5 years ago, I briefly got a huge benefit from taking Adderall. But that was before I had high blood pressure. [more inside]
posted by keener_sounds on Oct 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Where to get a herpes blood test in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 1 answer

Can you help me not freak out about my suddenly spiking blood pressure? This is related to birth control and anxiety. Also looking for methods to calm myself down in anticipation of a reading. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Oct 10, 2009 - 8 answers

Did the hospital save my blood samples and could they be retested? Would swine flu cause a positive test for regular flu? [more inside]
posted by WeekendJen on Oct 9, 2009 - 6 answers

Blood. Let's say...a bucket full of blood. Now pour that on a flat stone surface. Then put that under the hot sun. Go away. But come back in a week or two. What's left? Anything? [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher on Oct 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can I get a ABO/rh blood type test done today in metro Washington dc? [more inside]
posted by ish__ on Sep 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Suggestions for removing large, set-in blood stains from cotton fabric? [more inside]
posted by happy scrappy on Sep 11, 2009 - 22 answers

What does Daniel Plainview tell Eli in There Will Be Blood? [more inside]
posted by jakubsnm on Jul 25, 2009 - 11 answers

What other substances might show up in a blood test for valproic acid levels? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2009 - 12 answers

What do I do about a persistent phobia and why is it getting worse? Reading this question (how scary is blood) I had an instant reaction of starting to hyperventilate a bit, though I got it under control quickly (also stopped reading). As I get older and the more I'm aware of it, this reaction gets stronger. Explanation involves a friend who was a cutter so be aware if this is a trigger for you. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 4 answers

How scary is blood, really? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 10, 2009 - 29 answers

Type II Diabetes filter: How do measured glucose levels vary depending on how long it has been since eating? [more inside]
posted by DrGail on Jun 28, 2009 - 7 answers

In Season 2 of the HBO show True Blood, what is the exact mixture of blood types that Jessica thinks tastes ok? Supposedly this was determined by Bill. [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Jun 16, 2009 - 4 answers

Nosebleed filter: My husband has been having very severe nose bleeds. We are going to an ent specialist today (hopefully) but would like community information about how to get these nose bleeds to stop, what causes them, and - if they can't be stopped - any tips for managing them well while mobile in public on holiday. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jun 15, 2009 - 19 answers

Several days ago I got a cut on my elbow. It scabbed; then there was some pus and later the scab fell off. Now it looks red and white and raw and exposed. For the last couple of days I've been washing it morning and night and putting on bandaids which have built-in antibiotic. The cut doesn't seem to be getting worse, but if it's getting better, it's slow. It doesn't hurt or anything, but how long for this to heal and should I be doing anything differently? [more inside]
posted by Malad on Jun 8, 2009 - 11 answers

What happens when you buy a house with an unfortunate history (suicide) that has been disclosed, but no one bothers to tell you that the victim's blood is hidden under the new carpeting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2009 - 37 answers

Can I get 1 blood test for 100s of possible problems, anonymously?? [more inside]
posted by citystalk on May 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Should non-hemophilic women with a mild factor VII deficiency have children? Are the risks too serious to chance child birth?
posted by brokekid on May 18, 2009 - 7 answers

What does having low blood platelets mean? I went for a check-up a couple weeks ago (it's only a few months before I reach the big 30) with a new doc. The doc I usually go to left my insurance company and the new one I was assigned was booked for months, so I just randomly found one to go to.) I was told everything checked out except my blood platelet count was 119, and that I need to come in and get re-checked. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 15, 2009 - 16 answers

Why are females not allowed to donate platelets in the UK? [more inside]
posted by penguinliz on May 11, 2009 - 13 answers

Some people's ears pop in an airplane. My coworker bursts blood vessels. Why? [more inside]
posted by harperpitt on Apr 8, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me overcome my queasiness and nausea around blood and guts. [more inside]
posted by gwpcasey on Apr 6, 2009 - 20 answers

What herbs or vitamins or food will make more blood flow into my brain? [more inside]
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Mar 18, 2009 - 20 answers

Career in the medical field that doesn't involve blood or needles? [more inside]
posted by TurquoiseZebra on Jan 5, 2009 - 29 answers

What happens when someone gets stabbed in one of the main neck arteries with objects of varying dimensions? [more inside]
posted by GoingToShopping on Jan 4, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for advice on how to improve my circulation. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Nov 16, 2008 - 13 answers

Can you help me interpret this glucose tolerance test result? [more inside]
posted by jayder on Nov 9, 2008 - 15 answers

Asking for a friend: Tell me about your experiences with vena cava filters. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Oct 14, 2008 - 3 answers

If a person were losing blood daily, just a little bit, how much would have to be lost daily for the person to feel it physically? How much would be lost for it to be dangerous? What supplements are useful in this situation? [more inside]
posted by ChabonJabon on Oct 2, 2008 - 20 answers

Who knows my blood type? [more inside]
posted by NortonDC on Sep 24, 2008 - 17 answers

Is it possible to ferment potable alcohol from animal sources? Like, fluids? [more inside]
posted by kafziel on Sep 17, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I get coworkers to stop asking me to donate blood? [more inside]
posted by librarylis on Aug 26, 2008 - 59 answers

RidiculousHypotheticalQuestion: If someone were to drink a mouthful of HIV/AIDS infected blood, what would the chances of becoming infected be? (This was spawned from one of those ridiculous back-and-forths, about infected candy, at work.)
posted by P.o.B. on Aug 18, 2008 - 12 answers

28 yr old male borderline hypertensive. a question about breathing. - so my bp numbers border on hypertensive. and i routinely check my blood pressure. the numbers are consistently int he systolic 130s range EXCEPT when i do this one thing: - breath through my nose then my bp systolic lowers by about 10 pts. here's the thing. my nose ALWASY gets clogged and it makes breathing regularly through my nose difficult - anyone else heard how breathing thorugh the nose, and then taking less breaths lowers blood pressure? i could see how they are connectd
posted by learninguntilidie on Aug 1, 2008 - 11 answers

A friend of mine is completely convinced that there used to be a children's game which actually pricked a child's finger and drew blood. [more inside]
posted by thegreatfleecircus on Jul 28, 2008 - 19 answers

I just got blood tests back from doing an insurance screening, and the row for glucose says: "results not valid due to glycolysis" What is that? Is that a problem I should look into?
posted by GregX3 on Apr 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Was my poop weird because I donated blood? SFW but contains qualitative poop analysis. Really. [more inside]
posted by mindsound on Feb 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Woozy, nauseated, room going dim. Is there a way to beat it? [more inside]
posted by tzikeh on Feb 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Family (blood) question. I have an elderly aunt (mothers sister) who is about to die (90+ years old). I do NOT like my two sisters [more inside]
posted by raildr on Jan 29, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can one get inexpensive blood work-ups in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah on Jan 22, 2008 - 1 answer

What's the value of blood donations? Is some blood worth more than other blood? [more inside]
posted by kendrak on Jan 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me find a way to keep my son's clothes on. [more inside]
posted by ericales on Dec 19, 2007 - 24 answers

Can two parents who are both O negative have an O positive offspring? [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral on Nov 20, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I temporarily boost my blood iron levels for the next 24 hours? [more inside]
posted by yarrow on Oct 23, 2007 - 21 answers

What are these reddish brown stains on the floor of my "vintage" apartment? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Oct 19, 2007 - 12 answers

What activities can cause low blood pressure? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Oct 16, 2007 - 5 answers