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3Nov/10Off

I am 46 woman with cerebral palsy and now am in electric wheelchair how long can I expect to live?

It basically affects me from the waist down and only been in the wheelchair for last couple of years before that it was crutches.

30Oct/10Off

Gas/Electric Hybrid Wheelchair?

A few years ago, a teacher/staff told me about a college student who built his own electric/gas hybrid wheelchair. This chair ran off propane gas and would charge the electric battery as it ran. Does anyone know of such a chair that exists? If so, can you please list a website as I need to buy a new wheelchair soon. Thanks.

27Oct/10Off

Does she have feelings for me?

Hey people, I need more feedback so here is my question again :).

I love this special girl, and I have all the reasons in the world to love her. I mean, since I know her, I fell for herself and when I look at her, even if we’ve known each other for a while ( 1year and half ) I was and I’m still wowed by her beautiful eyes and... she’s just a natural beauty! I’m starting to think... why do you aim so high... out of your league... but what can I do, I fell for her.

I wanted to tell her that I had feelings for her today because we were in the “love subject” but then, she said she would like her future boyfriend to be fit and train for himself without being a meat head. ( She trains too, but for herself, not for others... it’s like a passion to her :))

So yeah... I just talked normally not talking about my feelings because it scared me... I’m fat, but it’s not because I’m a lazy couch potato that eats too much. I have a neurological condition that makes my muscles weak and... even leaves me in a wheelchair ( electric when I go out because manual... would not do it for me. ) I still exercise to keep the weight off... but it’s hard! Anyways, that made be off my game :(. I know she’s not shallow, but being human and training her self... you know...

Anyways, for you guys to judge better I will talk about our relation. We are good friends, and specially for about 4 months. She even told me that she was happy to have me as a friend because she knew I will not judge her, that I was sweet and because she can trust me like no one else ( oh the pressure!!!!). Anyhow, I’m what you can call a nice guy, but not the social tofu version, it’s natural to me and I assure you that I can be interesting and funny :P even if I sound serious.

So do you think she could still love me if I’m fat?

Since I’m probably in the friend zone, is there a way to bypass it and... maybe give a relationship a try?
Ps I’m 18!

27Oct/10Off

Could a fit girl fall for a fat guy?

Hey people, I need more feedback so here is my question again :).

I love this special girl, and I have all the reasons in the world to love her. I mean, since I know her, I fell for herself and when I look at her, even if we’ve known each other for a while ( 1year and half ) I was and I’m still wowed by her beautiful eyes and... she’s just a natural beauty! I’m starting to think... why do you aim so high... out of your league... but what can I do, I fell for her.

I wanted to tell her that I had feelings for her today because we were in the “love subject” but then, she said she would like her future boyfriend to be fit and train for himself without being a meat head. ( She trains too, but for herself, not for others... it’s like a passion to her :))

So yeah... I just talked normally not talking about my feelings because it scared me... I’m fat, but it’s not because I’m a lazy couch potato that eats too much. I have a neurological condition that makes my muscles weak and... even leaves me in a wheelchair ( electric when I go out because manual... would not do it for me. ) I still exercise to keep the weight off... but it’s hard! Anyways, that made be off my game :(. I know she’s not shallow, but being human and training her self... you know...

Anyways, for you guys to judge better I will talk about our relation. We are good friends, and specially for about 4 months. She even told me that she was happy to have me as a friend because she knew I will not judge her, that I was sweet and because she can trust me like no one else ( oh the pressure!!!!). Anyhow, I’m what you can call a nice guy, but not the social tofu version, it’s natural to me and I assure you that I can be interesting and funny :P even if I sound serious.

So do you think she could still love me if I’m fat?

Since I’m probably in the friend zone, is there a way to bypass it and... maybe give a relationship a try?
Ps I’m 18!

9Sep/10Off

Progressive Worsening?

Five years ago, doctors removed a cavernous hemangioma because it was shown to have burst several times.my condition is progressively worsening to where I (F, 39) don't have any balance, have "electric shocks" in my arm and leg (among other things such as neuropathy, double-vision, etc.) I have gone from barely needing a walker to pretty much needing a wheelchair.

Even after removal, I keep having "stroke-like events". I now feel as if I have to "convince" Neurologists that these are happening and my condition is worsening. (I've seen four different Neuros.) Because the hemangioma was near my brainstem, Neuro think i am trying to "dramatize" my condition.

I have made a list of symptoms for Neuro visits and made timelines, etc. but nothing is working. Other docs (Endocrinologists, Rheumatologists) have said it looks like Multiple Sclerosis. What can I do to have Neuros consider this?

9Sep/10Off

HELP: Theres been an accident at work, what should i do?

I own a range of succesful warehouses and a few franchises. One of our policies is that we maneurfactor and use our own products at our bussiness. In one such warehouse, Lawwit compounds, there was an accident involving one of our pre marketed products: an automatic electric smart vice, which helps work bench activities move along faster with better results and can prevent atheritus.

Now one of Lawwit compounds warehouse employees had his 'member' so to speak, trapped in the smart vice, resulting in pain and possible impotentness. Now as a company, we are not liable for accidents involving employee/Lawwit products as they have been aproved by health inspectors and employees have signed contracts condoning such products.
The said employee however, is attempting to sue me, claiming that the vice should have been fixed to his height like most of our products, but the vice could not off been adjusted unless i had a special bench just for his height, and employees are not liable for additional funding for access unless the employee is wheelchair bound, in which case one would not have their testies and gonads crushed.
I am no dork, just a very bored student thank you very much. Dickhead.

8Sep/10Off

does some one know what you can do if you had hypoglycemia and commited a crime while sick ?

I was in my neighborhood grocery store in 20004 I was charged with 2 degree retail fraud. I was in the store for 4 hours. I was told this by a worker after the incident because I do not remember 99 percent of it because I believe I had a hypoglycemic attack with my sugar. It is like being in a black out. I remember some one yelling at me and I remember a cop asking me were my car was after I left the police station and I told him I did not remember were my van was. I forgot it was at the grocery store, so I had him drop me off at this church a mile away that was closed. I am disabled and had my wheelchair in the van back at the grocery store. I think I fell asleep or passed out for a couple of hours until a stranger noticed me and I called my sister who is a nurse to come get me. she found cake icing and candy in the car and gave it to me and I felt much better. Now back to the incident itself I was told a few days later by 2 of the girls that new me well at the store, that I left an electric car in the middle of the aisle full of groceries and then went and got another one and started shopping all over again I opened several cans of cat food an smelled them and put them back on the shelf I don't even own a cat. I stuffed my purse with too many things to mention. I left my cart again in an aisle with my purse and wondered around the parking lot outside. I came back into the store and got into my cart and looked around for a while and when I went to get in line the manager called me out of line and into the back of the store. An inventory of the goods was taken of which included 65 greeting cards. Later the police were called and you know the rest. I found a piece of paper in my pocket that said to call the county building in 4 to 6 weeks to see if they were going to press charges I called 6 times in 6 months and there was nothing. No court date or warrant. I have been stopped by the cops twice in the last 5 years and when they ran me No warrants ever appeared. Last week I was in New Baltimore and thought I would stop at the court house to see if by chance there was a warrant and at first they said NO. But then as I was getting into my car a security guy said to come back in. So here I am. I was given a 1000 dollar personal. And I go for my pre-trial Oct.5 I want to take this to jury court and fight this all the way, I have some medical documentation because I use to weigh 458lbs. in 2002 I lost 230lbs in a little over 2 years by myself but my doctor and or doctors never lowered my diabetes medications which made my sugar drop even more. I'm actually blessed to be alive. Can some one tell me if I have good case and if so what should I do?I don't want to take a plea because I feel I am innocent. I would think my behavior would speak for itself . Also unfortunately one of my witnesses was tortured and murdered in her home along with her husband and the other girl does not work there any more.does anyone have any ideas???? Any responses would be gratefully appreciated. Greatfully yours, Christine

8Sep/10Off

Ladies Please! Will You Date Me?

-746 pounds (because I was subjected to genetic manipulation)
-paralyzed from the waist down
-spry and young at 42
-large waist: bigger than Ruben Studdards!
-I have a pet squirrel in a wheelchair
-Drink and love to have a good time
-Slightly maniacal, but I wasn't sent to the institution or anything
-Have an electric guitar but I can't play because my hands are paralyzed
-People asked me if I was pregnant, but I said, "I'm expecting" and they shut up.
-I don't believe in Society, Children, Flower Power or Nazis.
-9/11 was an inside American b--- job
-I have {content}.32 on me, but my wallet has about .10 in it!
-Sexy, free, one quick beast.
-Love a ginger!
I'm serious, baby.
know your lying cuz with 1.42 on you how can you pay for internet??? I STOLE THE INTERNET FROM STARBUCKS, DUMBA--!
And no squirrle can be in a wheelchair !! YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN WHAT THE HELL I DID TO THAT THING! How can you think and your hand are paralyzed ??? OH, ASK ANY PARALYZED PERSON IN AMERICA, WOMAN!

7Sep/10Off

I’m at the mall, it’s nice out and I have plenty of time. I decide to go outside to a leisure area and …?

I’m at the mall, it’s nice out and I have plenty of time. I decide to go outside to a leisure area and enjoy direct rays of sun with several other folks already there. I’m only there a few minutes and someone comes up to me and my wheelchair (no one else — just me) and wants to know if I need help. Am I that pathetic that walking people put them selves on a pedestal and assume that their superior nature is needed by me unsolicited. Do they know anything about me. Do they know I choose to live free and independently. I know able bodied people that forget to pay their electric. I don’t. I know able bodied that can’t function in the city if their car breaks. I get around without a car or legs. Do they know me? Do they know I survived jungle combat. Do they know I died two times? Do they know I have two degrees from a major university? Do they know I was a corporate manager? Do they know I survived a year in the arctic? Do they know I owned and managed a successful business?
People inform me all the time they can heal me and save me by the power of Jesus. I’m thinking they are telling my pathetic self I can’t pray for myself. They must be very important to have this go between connection. Heal thy self.
If you need a pathetic person to rescue so as you can externally validate your importance in the Universe and bolster your self esteem don’t come to me. There is a name for your superiority, “bigotry”. Get off me. If you want to be my friend, approach me that way, with respect.
Heard this one? “Bless his heart, that poor thing.” Yep. Bite me.
Thanks for letting me share.

6Sep/10Off

Progressive Worsening…Please Help?

Five years ago, doctors removed a cavernous hemangioma becuse it was shown to have burst several times. My condition is progressively worsening to where I (F, 39) don't have any balance, have painful "electric shocks" in my arm and leg (among other things such as neuropathy, double-vision, etc.) I have gone from barely needing a walker topretty much needing a wheelchair. I had an MRI and docs tell me the lesions are from the angioma and just mimicked MS.

Even after removal, I keep having "stroke-like events".( "attacks" when the weather is warm and it is 2-3 days before my menstrual period). I now feel as if I have to "convince" Neurologists that these are happening and my condition is worsening. (I've seen four different Neuros.) Because the hemangioma was near my brainstem, Neuros think i am trying to "dramatize" my conditionand that new things aren't really occuring.

I have made a list of symptoms for Neuro visits and made timelines, etc. but nothing is working. Other docs (Endocrinologists, Rheumatologists) have said it looks like Multiple Sclerosis. What can I do to have Neuros consider this for my quality of life is non-existant. Do you think it might be MS? Should I ask for a spinal tap (if anyone will listen)?

Thanks for your time

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