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(Repeat) constant ascites from intestinal TB for more than 6 weeks?

2009-08-02T22:20:00.003-07:00

1.the history of the ailment

-55 yrs, male

-The patient had teeth implant with operation in the gum

in Jan. 2006

-His abdoment swallen sometime but he didn't think about

ascites since beginning of 2006

-Some pain on his waist since last July

-Some ooze from belly button in July but cured soon after

application of penicillin ointment

-He took oriental medicine since Febraury.

-May this year, he started to have ascites, losing appetite

and hospitalized

-Taking out 12 ltrs of water from the abdomen

2.diagnosis

-Dr.s diagnoses him as TB with symptoms but failed to

discover germs instead found ulcer inside the large intestine

-TB streches to peritoneum, intestine

-Having thorough check with CT, Endoscope extracted

sample check of cells, Dr.s found no evidences for cancer

-Dr.s don't know the cause of ascites

3.medication

-Inh, rfp, emb, pga

4.present situation

-ascites,weak urine,no appetite,weight loss

(Repeat) constant ascites from intestinal TB for more than 6 weeks?
You seem as if you don't agree with the Dr. s diagnosis of Abdominal TB? Maybe you need some differential diagnosis?

Ascites is a condition where excess fluid collects in the space within the abdomen called the peritoneum and can result from serous (proteinacous substances), haemorraghic (blood), or tumour cells collecting within that area.

It can be due to a complication from a variety of conditions and present as a symptom for even a larger number of diseases.

%26gt;Heart Disorders%26lt;

Pericarditis

Cor Pulmonale

Heart Failure

%26gt;Liver Disorders%26lt;

Liver cirrhosis

Hepatitis

Obstructive Jaundice

%26gt;Kidney Disorders%26lt;

Nephrotic Syndrome

(to name a few)

I'm presuming they would have ruled out all the above with preliminary physical examinations, blood tests (Complete Blood Count, Blood Film, Urea and Electrolytes, Blood Culture), urine tests and lab tests (Chest Xray, ECG, Abdominal Ultrasound etc)

The Dr.s seem to have ruled out abdominal cancers by doing cytology (test on cells). But how about a metastatic cancer (cancer that spread)? If it's small enough it may not be picked up on a Abdominal CT (If that was what was done) and a full body CT or MRI could be done.

Also how about immunoproliferative conditions like multiple myleoma or malignant lymphoma?

Hope this helped in some way

P.S. Couldn't quite figure out what the medications represented. inH and rfp are probably isoniazid and rifampicin which is used to treat TB; not sure about the others
Reply:What are you trying to find out? I don't see a question that needs answered.
Reply:What in the world is your question???? Are you trying to get someone to do your homework assignment?

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Abscess without a tooth?

2009-08-02T22:20:00.002-07:00

Can you get an abscess in a spot where a tooth has already been removed?

My husband has swelling and pain on the right side of his face and earlier today had bleeding from his gums where he had a tooth removed over five years ago. He described it as kind of "bursting" open and bleeding. What can be done about it without seeing a Dr. (no insurance/cash).

Abscess without a tooth?
I'm sorry, but you will need to be seen by your dentist. This could be something as simple as a root fragment working it's way out, a particle of food that became embedded in the tissue and is infected, or it could be something serious. Don't wait, in the meantime take 400-600mg of Motrin or Advil for discomfort, rinse with really warm salt water several times a day, also avoid brushing too hard over this area but do keep it clean.
Reply:to be honest, he needs to see a doc. that kind of crape can kill a person. call a dentes and see if they know some that can help you, some time they work with groups, that help people with out insurance. hope this helps, and good luck
Reply:he needs to see a dentist, dental inflammation can cause heart problems

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Help! 8mo old daughter teething and has bad diaper rash from it. What can help it?

2009-08-02T22:20:00.001-07:00

Before I get resposes saying anything about teething not causing diaper rash - when I told Dr she was teething, first thing he asked was "How is her bottom?" Dr looked at %26amp; gave prescription and it worked, but then bottom got worse. It keeps doing this. I change her diaper at LEAST every hour and slather on ointmet. I also have tried no diaper, but the diarreah is so acidic that the VERY brief contact on legs scalled her little legs. She cries when I lay her down to change her becasue her little bottom is so raw. I feel so sorry for her. I took her back to the Dr and was given another ointment to use. It get's better, then next movement it is as bad as before or worse. My son never had a diaper rash.. I have never seen a rash this bad. It just breaks my heart. Oh! I also am limiting fruits because of the acid content. I thought we had it cleared up, but came back. She has bottom teeth in and four uppers coming in at same time so lots of saliva loosening stool.

Help! 8mo old daughter teething and has bad diaper rash from it. What can help it?
I know this will sound crazy, but my grandfather(of all people) told me to use milk of magnesia...Put some on a cotton ball and dab it on your baby's' bottom until it is covered and white..Let it air dry, and reapply, be careful though because she may "potty" before you get her diaper back on.But I PROMISE you this will work.Make sure you shake the Milk of Magnesia really well before you apply it though.My Dr had also prescribed the Nystatin and some other grainy type cream that had to mixed by the pharmacist, and nothing worked...I do know the rash you are talking about, raw, almost looks like it will bleed...Poor baby girl..It hurts to just look at it.You can also use the Wal-Mart brand or generic, just make sure it is the Milk of magnesia stuff...

Good luck, and at least give it a try... It has worked on both my kids, I'm also 7 months pregnant, and should the blasted rash appear on my next baby, I WILL use it again...
Reply:I used oatmeal baths on my boys when they had rashes..and yes they were teething when they had their rashes.
Reply:this is going to sound crazy but i promise it works. If you put flour on a frying pan and on low heat keep stirring the flour until it becomes golden brown once it does remove from heat and wait for it to cool. Once the browned flour is cool use it to dust your baby's bottom and it will take the rash away for you
Reply:Nystatin...ask your dr to prescribe some.
Reply:poor baby. :( have you tried desitin creamy? ive found that to work the best. or you can also put corn starch on her bottom. oh and also something that may help with the diarhea is giving her some bananas, that is a natural cure for diarhea. and if you take away the diarhea you take away the rash (hopefully). good luck.
Reply:i have reccomended it so many times and people are soo pleased with this i promise you it works ok. take some baking flour and put it in a frying pan on the stove. heat it and stir it until it is a light brown color and sprinkle it on like you would baby powder. every diaper change and be sure to change the childs daiper every other hour. it will make the rash start to fade within the first day. it smells bad but It works soo well and so fast. any questions and you can IM me.

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Reply:I have never heard of the connection between teething and diaper rash.

Perhaps using the remedy to sooth chicken pox might work, sit her in a tub of warm water with baking soda in it.

Have you used just plain Vaseline?
Reply:a good thing that worked for my boy was babay powder and keep putting heaps on every nappy change,my boy also got it on his chest and the powder works a dream,i tried four different ointments and this worked for me give it a try also when giving her a bath no soap or anything just quick rinse with water,also another good thing to use is vaseline,vaseline will protect her skin and will ease the breakage of the skin it is very simple,cheap but hell yeah it works go try it out
Reply:Have you tried using a blow dryer on very low heat before applying the ointment and rediapering? Drying the skin will aid in the drying of the rash and speed up the process. Please use LOW heat as a baby's skin is delicate and you don't want to burn her.

It is great that you have taken her to the doctor and I sure hope her little bottom clears up soon! You are also doing the right thing by changing her so often. Unfortunately, sometimes these rashes can be rather persistent. If the rash continues, please don't be afraid to take her to the doctor again as it can turn into a yeast infection related rash (due to constant moisture) which will require further treatment.
Reply:Fanny Cream, they sell it at Walmart. It is very thick and will help to protect from the urine burning. When my daughter had it, I had a small pool, it was like for a Barbie doll, it was about 2 feet circumference, anyways I used to put Aveeno in it and let her sit in it all of the time in the middle of the living room or wherever, it seemed to help.The no-diaper thing also helps alot. Nystatin also works great, but i am sure the Dr has already given you that.
Reply:Well, different kinds of rashes require different treatment.

If the rash is complicated by yeast, you'll need an ointment from the doctor to clear it up. We always used a small amount of the prescription ointment topped off with a thick application of Aquaphor.

If it's not yeast, you can try mixing Maalox and Aquaphor. (There's a recipe in "The Girlfriends' Guide to Baby Gear.) The same ingredient that neutralizes stomach acid will help protect your baby's skin. You pour off the liquid from a bottle of plain Maalox, then apply the leftover Maalox solids with a cotton ball and and top it with Aquaphor. Or you can mix up a batch to have on hand (it keeps for six months in a sealed jar): equal parts Maalox solids and Aquaphor. It always worked for us.

I know you already know, but letting the baby's bottom air out as much as possible really does make a difference.

DON'T GIVE A BABY YOUNGER THAN ONE YEAR HONEY! Babies' immune systems aren't mature, and honey can harbor the spores that cause botulism.
Reply:My daughter did something like this, they gave me nystatin also. I finally found what worked for her though. Give her the teething tablets, I gave her quite a bit extra cuz they aren't harmful. Give her Tylenol %26amp; keep up on it. The diarrhea will lesson when she's not in pain %26amp; drooling %26amp; swallowing it all day. The other thing was use the regular desitin, The creamy does not work,comes off too easy, I tried the butt paste etc... nothing worked but the regular desitin. If you keep up on these things it should work. My daughter was so bad she gave herself a hemmorhiod. It was awful, but this really helped.
Reply:Butt Paste works...it doesn't stink like Desitin.

You can find it at Target in the baby section.

Also, diaper rash is usually yeast related, so try to limit any sugar of any kind, even breads. The more Veggies you can get her to eat the better, they tend to be more alkaline instead of acidic.

I hope she gets better soon...:*(
Reply:Bananas sometimes helps with diarrhea so I would try a giving her a couple per day. Consider putting her on a bland diet to see if that helps. Avoid tomato based products - spaghetti, pizza, ketchup, etc.

Faithfully change her diaper after every BM. Let her play in the bathtub several times a day. Use only a couple of inches of water mixed with just a bit of mild soap - no bubble bath but baby wash would be good. After applying the ointment you can generously sprinkle cornstarch (the kind you cook with) on her bottom to help protect even more. It's smoother than powder and will help repel moisture.

My granddaughter has very sensitive skin and had diaper rash really bad when she was small. It breaks your heart to see them in so much pain. Good luck.
Reply:I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My daughter only has one tooth and it wasn't that bad. However, I do work at a children's center and the thing I have seen work the best for diaper rash was Mary Kay nightime face cream. I know it sounds weird and how this kids mom thought to slather face cream on her kid's butt, I don't know. However, I have never seen anything work so well or so fast. This little boys diaper rash was fire engine red, rippled and cover his entire bottom, and when she brought this stuff in and put it on him it waws cleared up in less than a few hours. I know it's probably not very practical, but it's the best thing I have ever seen. I hope you find something.
Reply:Try something with Iron in it, this helps to firm up stools as well. My son had diaper rash and I pretty much had to keep his diaper off, but this can be hard to do all the time cause of the mess etc. Have you maybe tried Bag Balm it worked for me. I hope your little girl is feeling better soon I know it sucks when you see them not feeling well or in pain.
Reply:i recomend sudocreme
Reply:I find that Aquaphor cures everything. But that on her little bottom and it should clear up within 2 days.
Reply:I hope everything is ok with the baby . but have u tried cornstarch. it is cooling and it's soothing too i've tried it in my baby when she has heat bumps in her diaper. my yahoo id is dudley_space contact me so i can see how the little one is doing.
Reply:I have always use cornstarch when baies have diaper rash. sprinkle a pretty good amount everytime you change a diaper. Also like another suggested you can put a little baking soda in the bath water.
Reply:If Nystatin helped the diaper rash, it is *not* from drooling and teething. Nystatin is an antifungal. Limiting fruits will help with thrush because the yeast lives on sugars--confirmation that this is the cause. Your daughter probably has a thrush infection that is spreading through her digestive system to her butt. It is very common.

If you are breastfeeding, both you and her need treatment at the same time (and for at least a week and a half *after* there are no more symptoms). If you are bottle feeding and/or using pacifiers, you need to boil the bottles, nipples, and pacifiers once a day, and replace them once a week until this is over (in addition to treating her and/or you for thrush). If you are pumping milk, you should *only* pump for use within 24 hours until treatment is complete. Thrush can live in frozen or refrigerated milk.

Nystatin is *not* a very effective treatment for thrush anymore. Most strains have developed resistance to it. That is probably the reason it was effective at first and not anymore. And the longer it has been around (and especially following incomplete treatment), the more resistant it will be to *all* drug therapy.

By the way, drooling as a sign of teething *can* cause loose bowel movements, but it will *not* cause diarrhea. If you're not sure which your daughter has, try to figure it out. Diarrhea is unusually frequent and smells bad. If it's neither of these, it's just loose bowel movements caused by the extra liquid from all that drool. If it's diarrhea, there's probably something else going on, too. See your doctor.

Please check out the Web site listed in the sources section below for more information on thrush. (Go about 2 screen-fuls down to the section on thrush.) The doctor who wrote these handouts is a pediatrician who is an expert on breastfeeding.

I hope this helps. Good luck!!
Reply:I use a diaper rash cream called Butt Butter, my daughters pediatrician recommended it. Out of all the ointments and creams I have used it is the one with the highest zinc oxide in it.

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I lost my retainer, but I've been wearing it off and on for 7 years?

2009-08-02T22:20:00.000-07:00

After I got my braces removed when I was 16, I started wearing a retainer at night. I remember my Dr. saying that I should still wear it every now and then to keep my teeth from shifting(which I did).

I just lost it over a month ago, and haven't worn it in around 2 months, but I'm 23 now. I know my teeth will still shift, but should I really worry about this? I'm trying to find my old orthodontist to ask her, but it's been kinda hard. Anyone been though this have any advice? Thanks

I lost my retainer, but I've been wearing it off and on for 7 years?
I got my braces off when I was 13. I wore my retainer like a good girl for years, and then decided to accept the fact that my teeth would shift slightly. I haven't worn the retainer for about 3 or 4 years. My teeth have only slightly moved. Honestly, I think too perfect teeth aren't nesecarially attractive. Think about some really beautiful individuals...they have all kinds of interesting teeth...gaps, crooked spaces, etc.

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Have you ever seen really advanced dental disease in a young dog?

2009-08-02T22:19:00.003-07:00

My husband is a magnet for "misfit" dogs. He brought home a tiny malnourished chi-mix Sat. It has bright eyes and a "young" face, but horrible teeth. He has lost 7 of them so far. I took him to the clinic for shots, Clavamox, and to schedule full extraction of the teeth. They are all black, and the dog has lost bone in the front of the bottom jaw. Dr. says he looks about 2, has one dislocated knee, and several problems with his coat due to lack of food. He was 4.1lbs on Sat. I have never seen a young dog so badly deprived before. And I had no idea that starving a dog like that caused tooth loss. He can walk now and is eating baby food. He came from the south Chicago area.

They are doing surgery next week because they have to wait for some of the infection to abate before they can do anything for him. He is eating now, and has gained 4oz since Sat.

Have you ever seen really advanced dental disease in a young dog?
Yup, and it was because the dam(mother) wasn't cared for. Malnutrition can be passed through to the pups bones and teeth. This pup may also develop bowed legs.
Reply:Sorry to say but, Horrible what people do to their dogs! Yes the back can be hunched from malnutrition too. Its called Roach Backed. Sometimes it is genetic, malnutrition or too many pups that cause it. In this case I would dare to say malnutrition is the culprit. Good Luck and Thanks. Report It

Reply:Yes, I have seen it before. Unfortunately with those little dogs if they don't get enough to eat their bodies just seem to fall apart. I don't think it's as much of a problem with most of the larger dogs but the little ones really seem to suffer from a lack of food, even for just a short while.

The hunched back is common to malnourished animals. Not just dogs. Hopefully this little guy gets better quickly now that he is receiving proper care.
Reply:OMG!! This totally breaks my heart. Thank God your husband found him in time. My Sheltie is 2 and we had her teeth cleaned for the first time about a month ago. I brush them but not regular. I saw a lot of redness around her gum line and I freaked out, that will never happen again, her teeth are brushed every day. My husband and I were shocked that her teeth had gotten that bad in only 2 yrs and with us brushing...sometimes. Good luck to your new baby!!
Reply:ya that is possible. esspecially is they have not eaten.
Reply:Report that "breeder" to the SPCA - sounds awful.

Sometimes dogs just have a genetic predisposition to bad teeth - I've seen a 3 year old dog lose all it's teeth and suffer a broken jaw from periodontal disease...
Reply:My little black Pom has a slight hunch back, her spine curves to the left and she had missing teeth when I got her at 1 year old. I call her a dwarf because her body is also disproportioned like dwarfism is in people. She just turned 6 and she is missing half her teeth in spite of brushing and dental cleanings.

I don't know what the breeder did to her. Long story, but I didn't pick her out, she was given to me by my sister-in-law.

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You can see by her photo that she doesn't sit normally, either. She's always curved and tilted. But I love her to death and she has the sweetest disposition.

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Is this i a jaw problem or a normal tooth ace?

2009-08-02T22:19:00.002-07:00

i am having some problem with my jaw joint on the left side when sometimes i am opg or closing my mouth it sound cracks %26amp; sometimes it locks but after some time its normal again its not a frequent problem just occational but still i want to take care. and now one more time its worse. bcoz i think due to this i am having prob in my ear its like its throbbing from inside when i got the same prob last time the ear dr told me its nothing wrg with ur ear its just clean (6 months back %26amp; 1 year back)

so this time i went to dentist so she said even though i have a tooth problem ( a upper back tooth badly spoilt since years and almost half broken by now) its not bcoz of the tooth it might be a jaw problem. so i wanna know if she is right or just trying to make money fooling me? should i visit her again or should i consult another dr ear or normal phisician or an another dentist?

Is this i a jaw problem or a normal tooth ace?
i think you have a temporomandibular joint dislocation i dnt know hard to say need to see it first to check... i think you need to consult an expert to have it check... maybe do some radiographs.... do it ASAP...
Reply:You possibly have something as common as TMJ if you have a toothache with it i woud suggest buying some PURE VANILLA EXTRACT and swishing it in your mouth til the burn goes out of it and spit it out DO NOT SWALLOW it. after your tooth pain is gone i would suggest 3 things. 1.massaging your face at the side cheekbone i talk alot so i have to do this alot and it relaxes your facial muscles .Don't bite your nails it only contributes to the problem at hand.

3. do not prop your chin in your hand to rest because it puts pressure on the jaw bone
Reply:I have TMJ, atleast that is what the dentist told me years ago. Same symptoms as you, people will tell you all different things to do for it, but when it hurts it hurts. It is a jaw problem, more like a joint problem where you jaw detaches from your scull. Best advise I can give is go to a dentist. When you have a toothache or broken toothe it will bother you a lot more. And it should bother you right at the bottom of your ear behind the lobe. Try a warm rag on that, I have had that hurt for a week before, sometimes a warm compress will help. Good Luck. Get into a dentist as soon as you can.

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Are humans vegetarians or omnivores?

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Dr. Richard Leakey, a renowned anthropologist, summarizes, "You can't tear flesh by hand, you can't tear hide by hand. Our anterior teeth are not suited for tearing flesh or hide. We don't have large canine teeth, and we wouldn't have been able to deal with food sources that require those large canines."

The long human intestinal tract actually makes it dangerous for people to eat meat. The bacteria in meat have extra time to multiply during the long trip through the digestive system, and meat actually begins to rot while it makes its way through the intestines. Many studies have also shown that meat can cause colon cancer in humans.

Are humans vegetarians or omnivores?
NOTE ON PROTIEN:

Just because nuts have more total protien, doesn't mean its the same as protien from meat. We get complete protiens, which contain all the amino acid you body needs. Plants contain incomplete protiens, which do not have all the amino acids that your body needs. A variety of plants must be eaten to get all the necessary amino acids. This is evidence that we evolved as omnivores because there are few if any places that have enough of a variety locally to support vegetarian humans.

Whether or no we shouldn't eat meat now that we can get other food and be healthy is a completely different argument than if we evolved to bo omnivores.

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The idea that we were not designed to eat meat is complete and utter BS.

We are most definately omnivores. We die if we don't get meat. We can substitues, but it must be done carefully because plants do not provide complete protiens. They must be combined to survive. This is only possbile now because we can ship different plants from around the world that can be properly combine. There are few if any places in the world where humans could have enough options to get protiens though places other than meat. We could not run out and take down a deer with our bare hands because we have evolved using tools and our brains.

Don't turst an argument just because its from an "expert". He is an anthropolgist. He is not an expert in anatomy. Do not trust him.

Meat does not causse colon cancer. It has been shown that diets high in meat might increase the risk. This is VERY different from "causing" cancer. If it caused cancer we would have died out long ago.

Become a vegetarian for personal reasons, not because of what people like this jackass say. Vegetarians are considered healthier because they pay closer attention to their health than most other people. You can still eat meat and be healthy.

*Anyone who thinks that humans are not desined to eat meat, PLEASE explain to me how you think this is possible if 99.9% of humanity would become malnourished if they only ate what would be in their local environment.

Just because an explaination sounds nice and comes from "experts" doesn't mean it can't be full of poo. Use your head. People can only be counted on as experts if they are speaking within their own field of study, and even then there are tons of bozos being disowned by their collegagues. We will DIE if we do not eat meat unless we take tons of caution and imort food from around the world. We are OMNIVORES. You think eating meat is wrong, don't eat it. Don't claim its bad for us just because you want it to be.

*Note on protien added
Reply:"The grading of forms, organic functions, customs and diets showed in an evident way that the normal food of man is vegetable like the anthropoids and apes and that our canine teeth are less developed than theirs and that we are not destined to compete with wild beasts or carnivorous animals." - Charles Darwin.

The “mystery” of apes for occasional violent behavioral, while meat eating habit was not well studied. What they do eat is fruit, seeds, leaves, flowers, and pith. There is a category called "Miscellaneous", which for most species amounts to less than 5% of their diet, and for chimps and redtail monkeys less than 1%. Any way you slice it, their diet is at least 95% plants. Nevertheless human should not compare to a chimp, does not require meat to become occasionally violent, neither for survival anymore.

There is no question that humans are capable of digesting meat. But just because we can digest animals does not mean we're supposed to, or that it will be good for us. We can digest cardboard. That does not mean we should.

Among all creatures on the earth, only human “omnivore” (psychological myth) that our tooth could not crush the bones and shell. Though how well you cook, our digestive system could not assimilate the bones and shell. Hence, human body does not “tolerate” to dietary bones, shells, excessive fat, skin, intestines and blood. The more meat we eat, the sicker we get. Meat is poison to us. It's the primary reason we get heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and every other major degenerative disease. If eating meat were natural, it wouldn't destroy our health.

http://michaelbluejay.com/veg/natural.ht...

If you often relate a man to the closest primate like chimps, why don’t you collaborate with other major apes like guerillas? No where man could pursuit the diet perfection of omnivores like bears and dogs, lol!

Put aside all our psychological belief. If you know a bit science, teach your kids some scientific facts that human anatomy is more resembled to vegetarian diet…

http://www.vegetarian-society.org/downlo...
Reply:King makes sense!

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What do you think about the BIG propaganda in Iran???

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They are USING Islam to ADVERTISE !!!

(brainwashing etc...)

People here are really suffocating.

from the pressure that the government propagates.

the government here wants to handle the peoples minds but It CANT. the wrong ways pees on every thing

AAAAAAAWWW I really got crazy.

I am a high school boy in Tehran.

you must see what's happening. the teenagers (our) problems (moral)(unmoral)(not moral) are serious. I mean it.

help me with your ideas and words.

ATTENTION::: for brainwashed people :::: watch Dr. Phil - do you homework - late night movie - sleep (don't forget to wash your teeth!!) - wake up - go to school - such a good boy - I am proud of you - ****!!! - cry on Operah's program - be happy - take it easy - welcome - what are you doing?? - hey you got my keys - sleep (wash you teeth) - wake up - make up - bye bye

PLANT LIFE

they are just examples don't get wrong.

What do you think about the BIG propaganda in Iran???
...Your government is telling you to watch Dr Phil?

They must be stopped at all costs!
Reply:Its no different to the BIG propaganda in other countries most notably USA.

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Should I hire an attorney or try to settle? If settled, how much?

2009-08-02T22:18:00.003-07:00

I have slipped and fell at a grocery store and have been getting the run around for over 1 1/2 years. I suffer from pain and deep tissue damage and affects my work. I finally got a claim number after over 1 year and began to seek out medical treatment but had to stop becuasue the dr. could not be assured that they would pay the bill. After pulling teeth the claims adjust is going to contact me next week to talk about a settlement. I have over 3k in med. bills, need ongoing treatment, and i am a bit over 3months away from 2years from the date of accident.

Should i hire an attorney or take a settlement. If i take a settlement, what would be reasonable?

Are there specifics i should state when they call me next week?

Should I hire an attorney or try to settle? If settled, how much?
You definitely should hire an attorney ASAP. You should have contacted one as soon as you saw you were getting a run around. It seems that the insurance company has been stringing you along, hoping you would blow the statute of limitations on this. You MUST file a law suit by a certain time after your accident, or you will not be able to at all. The time varies from state to state, but for a P.I. case, it is typically 2 or 3 years. You still have time, but NONE to waste. Ref. damages: it is impossible to say what a reasonable settlement should be without a lot more information. The most important thing is what your doctor estimates your degree of permanency (if any) will be, and how much ongoing treatment you will need. Your attorney will negotiate your settlement after he assembles all the info, and should be willing to take this on a contingency basis since there is no question of liability. Your only immediate expenses will be court and sheriff's fees. Again, get an attorney IMMEDIATELY, because you are running out of time!! If you go beyond the statute of limitations, you won't get squat from the insurance company because they will know you can't sue them! Hope this helps. Good luck!
Reply:Call an attorney immediately as you will be taken to the cleaners otherwise.
Reply:You should contact attorney, because they will get the money from your settlement. But they can file more money and cover all the expenses that they can find. In the end, you should get all your medical bills covered. Ask around for someone who had experience in this type of lawsuit.
Reply:get a lawyer. I hope it's not too late to file a suit.
Reply:Regardless of whether you go to court or you settle GET AN ATTORNEY. As for specifics, take every document pertaining to the accident WITH YOU. Also, write down the things you think the attorney should know about the incident. This way you won't forget anything. As for a reasonable settlement, it really depends and your attorney will tell you. Many states have specific guidelines for both settlements AND claims.
Reply:Depends on how good a negotiator you are. If you think you can handle negotiating the settlement, then, maybe try that. I mean, a lawyer is not always the best way to go. You would have to pay him/her and the results could end up the same as you could have done on your own. My advice, get a lawyer, but make sure he/she knows their stuff, because if they don't, you're the one who's going to have to pay. Good luck!

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How many days before being put under by anaesthetic do I stop taking Nurofen / aspirin for an operation?

2009-08-02T22:18:00.002-07:00

I'm having my wisdom teeth taken out, and was told by a friend who had her wisdom teeth taken out that she had to stop taking Nurofen and Aspirin 5 days prior to her operation.

I went to a different Dr and he just said to tell the Anaesthetist of all the medication I was taking just minutes before the operation begins.

I stopped taking Nurofen (is there Aspirin in this? It doesn't say on the box, and I haven't taken actual ASPIRIN labelled medication) on the day I found out, but between then and the operation it's just 3 and a half days... :S and I can't get through to my Dr or Anaesthetist because of their damn receptionists! What do I do...?

How many days before being put under by anaesthetic do I stop taking Nurofen / aspirin for an operation?
I was told for sinus surgery recently to stop taking all aspirin-like drugs, including ibuprofen, for 2 weeks. Since Nurofen contains ibuprofen, I would have had to stop taking that. Both drugs cause increased bleeding.

All you can do is talk to your doctor when you do get through their receptionist - a little assertiveness gets me through the worst of them to a nurse, at least, who is usually helpful. Meanwhile, by stopping the drug, you've done about all you can. I am guessing that the difference between 3.5 and 5 days isn't going to matter, but your doctor will let you know.
Reply:Optimally, aspirin should be discontinued 14 days prior to surgery. Nurofen (Ibuprofen) should be discontinued 48-72 hours before surgery.

Ibuprofen is much less likely than aspirin to cause any bleeding problem. Just stay off it till your surgery, you will be fine. Get a recommendation from your doctor about how long you should stay off after your procedure.
Reply:I was told to stop taking aspirin %26amp; ibuprofen a week prior to a surgical procedure..
Reply:Nurofen contains ibuprofen which is a blood thinning agent -- just like asprin. All blood thinning agents should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery -- but since you are just having oral surgery then its really up to the Dr's disgression. I dont think that you'll have an anesthesiologist because oral surgeons can administer their own anethesia. If your oral surgeon told you 5 days -- then I would listen to him/her.

Hope that helps.
Reply:Nurofen (Ibuprofen) is not aspirin but non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; NSAID (analgesic and anti-inflammatory). First, why you are taking it? I think it is mostly chronic arthritis or back pain. How long have you been taking it? and are you taking it regularly? Regular intake of NSAIDs for more than 3 months is not adviced for stomach and kidney toxicity as well as effect on blood coagulation. Newer forms (as Mobic) are less harmful to kidney and stomach but there are doubts concerning their long-term use. What is the dose you are taking?

Anyway, I understood you are taking only Nurofen on regular basis. In such case 3 - 5 days are usually enough. For aspirin, you should stop at least 5 days before surgery. A simple solution is to do what is called "platelet function test", which is a blood test, the night of surgery in any nearby laboratory (but it is not available in every lab and I am not sure about the cost).

Another important concern, if you are taking aspirin, what is the indication? Sometimes, stopping aspirin is more dangerous than the risk of bleeding if you are taking it to prevent heart attacks or cerebral strokes if you are at high-risk for such conditions.

Of course, don't forget to tell your anesthetist and dentist about all your drug history.
Reply:That has nothing to do with the anesthesia - it's strictly for concerns about bleeding.

Aspirin irreversibly inhibits platelet function. Platelets are replaced after 7 days, so a week off aspirin is recommended. We usually also say a week off of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), although a few days is probably enough there.

If you stop the Nurofen (ibuprofen) now, you should be OK. Your oral surgeon should have given you instructions about what to take and what not to take before surgery.

There is no aspirin in Nurofen.

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Right ear pain?

2009-08-02T22:18:00.001-07:00

On my last trip to dentist he cracked a filling.Is the taste in my mouth mercury? It's making my tongue numb.

2009-08-02T22:18:00.000-07:00

The dentist even laughed when he did it.Oh, he said .It looks like you"ll be making an appmt. I'm ready to have all (3 or 4) so called silver fillngs removed but fear the pain,extra loss of my real teeth, and post discomfort. I have plans to travel to another counry to visit a friend in 4 weeks and want to have the work done in the UK. The cost is afordable. What Questions should I ask the DR.? My friend has used this dentist . I feel that the Dr. that crack my filling should fix it.My ?? is ,did he just find something that was going to happen soon? Or would my tooth lasted another yr. or 2. Can anyone help with questions and frustations? I don't want to bore anyone with a long story.

On my last trip to dentist he cracked a filling.Is the taste in my mouth mercury? It's making my tongue numb.
If the filling cracked it was probably weak already.
Reply:Why are you having those fillings removed? There is nothing wrong with silver fillings. Some dentists will tell you they are bad just to get more money out of you. Change dentists.
Reply:Go back to your original dentist. You should have at least that cracked filling replaced before your trip.. The crack my extend into the tooth and can be big problems for you if you don't catch it quick...He may do it for nothing if you insist but if your fillings were old, 5 years or more, I doubt it... Save your teeth at all cost!... The taste is probably a bit of decay that was under that old cracked filling... Not sure about the numbness, I think your tongue is naturally going to the area where the tooth is crack and has just become irritated. Mercury in filling is very minuet. It's an amalgam of different metals... Just go get it fixed and enjoy your trip. Nothing is a good as what God gave you, so fix'em so you don't lose'em
Reply:Its good to ask a real pro for advice but from what I have heard silver fillings do contain mercury which is toxic, how much of it is in there though I don't know.

My dentist usually gives my fillings a tug to make sure they aren't loose. The way I see it I have porcelain fillings and they have been in there for years so I would expect them to fail at some point unless I got lucky but then again I don't know what the expected lifetime is on a filling? I know you feel frustrated but as a professional dentist you would guess that he wouldn

t have done something bad on purpose.

The question is kind of complex, did he install the filling, how old is it? The failure of the filling may also have something to do with the way it was put in if its wasn't done properly then that could be part of the reason it failed so its hard to put all of the blame on him, how would you prove that it was put in properly?
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Should I also see a doctor?

2009-08-02T22:17:00.002-07:00

I went to a dentist I saw on t.v. I had 1/2 my front teeth done by one dentist. Then I was given to another who did the other upper side. Now I have had the front one chip 4 times and I was in a lot of pain on the left side of my face now I also have a gumboil (hurts really bad) . When I touch the left side of my face (near my nose) I can feel the tooth where it was (capped?) move. When he so called fixed it I know he had to drill untill the tooth was almost gone then made a fake one but I don't think it fused together and I can feel it move and its very unpleasant. I also was told by another dentist I think this was the 3rd time they fixed my chip, that they should have used a sandblaster, yes a sandblaster to make the (bondo) stuff stick.But that office didn't have one. He also told me they run for about $2,000.00. Why he said that ???? Now Ive had 6 teeth done already and Ive probably given them that much. Should I go somewhere else? Should I also see a Dr.?

Should I also see a doctor?
By gumboil I assume that you mean abscess as I have never heard of that term. If you're worried about the care that you're receiving you could always go get a second opinion. Technically you should have gone to see an oral surgeon instead of a normal dentist. Your dentist may be able to treat your problem, but oral surgeons do that all day long, unlike your dentist. Plus oral surgeons are trained as dentists too. No you don't have to see a doctor, dentists and oral surgeons are the experts of the mouth.

I hope this helps
Reply:You have an abscess tooth and that is why you have a "gumboil". This is a way for the infection to drain and that is probably why you are not in major pain because the infection is not building up pressure. I would go see another dentist to have anymore work done. You will need to do it soon though. You really need to be put on antibiotics to clear up the infection so you can have a root canal done to keep the tooth. If you don't want to have the root canal done then your only other option would be to have the tooth taken out. Good Luck and I hope that you feel better soon.

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Right ear pain?

2009-08-02T22:17:00.001-07:00

on and off for a little over a month. i went 2 the dr and he said he didnt see anything and sent me 2 th dentist. the dentist said i may need wisdom teeth out and that can be why its hurting my right ear.... so i got my wisdom teeth out. now my right ear has started 2 kill again and i dont know what 2 do.. any ideas? i dont want to go to the dr again bc i bet hell say its not an ear infection. but the pain is horrible and i just want it gone!!!

Right ear pain?
doctors are there for a reason, if he didn't want people asking him questions, he shouldn't even be practicing. Speak to a EENT (ear doctor). if you've been swimming, could be swimmers ear. doesn't have to be a ear infection to hurt, it could be as simple a piece of "gunk" (wax) that's harden and jabbing you in the skin. basically, speak to a ear doctor and get a 2nd opinion. for now, take tylenol, heating pad/warm wash cloth and put it under your ear. or try this.

Ear pain can occur due to allergy, filling of wax in the ear, chillness, entry of any foreign body in the ear or infection in the Eustachian tube which connects ear, nose and throat.

Before you reach the hospital

If you have pain while you are lying down, sit down with head held up straight.

Chewing some thing like Chewing gum, will help to open up the clogged Eustachian tube and thus reduce the pain

Avoid cold food and water

Take care to avoid wetting the ear. Close the ears with cotton swabs, while bathing.

Pouring Ayurvedic medicine, 'Balathailam' , will reduce the pain.

Apply warm nutmeg oil in the area surrounding the ear.

hope this helps! get better soon!
Reply:I just answered one just like this so here goes again

I know this works because I had the same thing going on.

drink only warm or hot fluids

stay away from ice cream and cold foods.

if you drink warm fluids it will help open up the eustacean tubes and reduce the pressure that builds up in the inner ear.

so drink warm or hot water consistently

when you have ear pain

if you do have an ear infection you should get it checked out by a dr. but chances are the warm water will do the trick in a day or two.
Reply:go to the doctor

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Been 2 weeks since tooth filling...still sensitive?

2009-08-02T22:17:00.000-07:00

i had a tooth filled about 2 weeks ago. The decay was really deep and was close to the nerve but not quite there so the dr. had to put an indirect pulp cap on it. Is it normal for my tooth to still be sensitive? Its stil pretty sensitive to ice water and teh sensitivity stays there for a few seconds. Is this something i should i worry about? I dont wanna go back there unless i really need to cause i dont have insurance and i dont wanna pay money for a visit that wasnt necessary.

Been 2 weeks since tooth filling...still sensitive?
well it coz ur teeth r sensitive... u wud hv experienced da same wen u hv too hot or too cold stuffs.. da latter being the worst case...

The nerve in da tooth usually passes da sensation to da brain.. that is y in root canal, the nerve is taken off so do not feel the pain later on.. try using soft bristles toothbrush an propoer toothpaste.. if u feel the pain even wen u hv normal temperature meals den kindly consult da doc.. he mite giv u a pain killer
Reply:im in the same boat as you. its been a month and i still cant chew anything on it .think i might try another dentist.good luck
Reply:You will probably need to go back and have the root canal done to remove the nerve. Since the decay was really deep the filling is pressing on the nerve which is causing you to be sensitive. Since you don't have any insurance you can wait it out until it gets worse but I would go ahead and have it done now. It is going to get to the point where it will hurt all the time. It will start to become sensitive to hot, pressure, keeping you awake at night or waking you up. It can also cause swelling if it gets bad enough. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon.

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I seem to be having a prob/with my left jaw.?

2009-08-02T22:16:00.003-07:00

The nerve in my jaw, underneath my teeth, is infected and it hurts to bite down on the left side of my mouth. It is not the teeth, my teeth are sound, have checked already. The infection seems to get worse every day, where it hurts, like an ice pick jamming my gums, underneath the teeth. Asprin or any pain meds don't work. Does anyone have any ideas on how to stop the pain? I am starving and it hurts to eat the slightest of foods, even chopped up and slowly placed on the right side. It is even difficult to speak %26amp; drink water and even walk. The vibrations of my feet hitting the ground causes unbearable pain. Dr. did prescribe antibioics which didn't work. I am desperate for any ideas. Thank you.

I seem to be having a prob/with my left jaw.?
It sounds like the infection may not be totally gone, or the antibiotic your doctor used was not the right one. You need to go back to the doctor and let him/her know you are still in great pain.

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Searching for alternate causes of swelling & numbness in half of my upper lip, and the prognosis for recovery?

2009-08-02T22:16:00.002-07:00

Approximately month and a half ago i began to have pain between two upper teeth on one side, followed by numbness in my upper lip, only up about as high as a moustache, and nostril. 3 courses of antibiotics, and Dentist did root canal on the adjacent tooth, as he indicated that it was abcessed. Im still having pain between this tooth and the far back tooth, though dentist has looked and sees nothing wrong. Pain does not seem to improve even with brushing/flossing.

Went to my regular physician, and MRI, came back normal, and visited with a neurologist who indicated that he thought I have trigeminal neuralgia because of a constant headache that I have on this same side, some shooting/stabbing pain and tingling in same side.

Over the last week the numbness has spread to area serviced by the 2nd branch of the trigeminal nerve, from mid lip to ear. Dr. has me on Lyrica for the pain, which works at least, but I have questions about alternate causes and prognosis for full recovery?

Searching for alternate causes of swelling %26amp; numbness in half of my upper lip, and the prognosis for recovery?
I had exactly the same thing on my bottom lip. What happened was, the dentist managed to twang a root nerve when he was fiddling around in there.

It DID grow back, but he warned me that there's some small number of cases where it's permanent. I'm convinced that swishing with peroxide every day helped my mouth heal faster, and get on with healing the injured nerve.

In the meantime, it was about two weeks before the nerve went from numb to tingly (like being asleep) and a month or two before I got full feeling back. Now it's like it was never hurt.

Good luck healing!

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Please Help! Fussy Baby at 9mo old after COLIC!!!?

2009-08-02T22:16:00.001-07:00

We had our 2nd son in May and he had what the dr.s keep telling me is colic. He's STILL an extremely fussy baby most of the time even at 9mo old. Any suggestions? Anyone go through this? I'd appreciate whatever advice I can get at this point. He does have his moments where he'll play good and watch his older brother play, and he's fine if he's being held which is something we've been trying to break for a while now but after colic you do what you can for peace!!!! PLEASE HELP! He only has 2 bottom teeth at this point, he doesn't like juice or water, he doesn't get much "snacks" because of the lack of teeth, he sits on his own, and he's JUST starting to scootch/crawl. He can walk in the walker but he just doesn't like much but being held. Even that sometimes he gets bored and squirmmy. WHAT DO WE DO????? The dr.'s don't have much to say other than he's just a 'fussy baby'. Thanks for the help.

Please Help! Fussy Baby at 9mo old after COLIC!!!?
This may seem out of left field and crazy, but my grandmother used to say the sometimes fussy babies are cold. He might like to be held because he gets chilled easy. It can't hurt trying some heavier socks and a sweater. I know that having a fussy is stressful just hold on, it will pass. Good Luck
Reply:Sorry to hear that you have a fussy baby. I would say go ahead and give him some more snacks. You would be surprised how strong those gums are! Stick your finger in there and see!LOL I think that there are some cheerio like things you can get that almost disolve when you put them in the babies mouth. He would be safe eating them at this age.
Reply:warm baths. and firm bottom thumps.make his formula diluted. ex. when making the concentrate type add 2 cans of water instead of just that one can. this makes it easier to digest. My daughter was like that. It was hell. I did all this and it helped alot. The thumping is what helped the most. the vibrations of the thumping broke down the bubbles in her tummy. she's 9 now and she is lactose intollerant. try using a soy milk too. ask your doctor first.
Reply:I had the same problem with my daughter (Now 11 years old) .I ended up bringing her to a nutritionist who thought she may have a milk allergy.Apparently, some babies don't Develop allergies until 12+ weeks.Anyway, with the recommendation of the nutritionist, I switched my daughter to a soy based formula(prosobee).This seemed to work. Just like you, my doctor kept blowing me off telling me it was colic.Get a second opinion.
Reply:I'd stay your dr. is right I don't think he has colic any longer, perhaps he is very gassy. I also have a 9 month old and it that she always wants to be held when she's tired or has been playing by herself for too long. My daughter has no teeth so good snacks are cheese, cheerios, graham crackers, even meatballs, cooked carrots, noodles, and peaches. He may get better when he learns to crawl.
Reply:Sorry to hear this. Sometime is a hidden cause like allergies to something and no one can pin point it. I know someone who's baby was "colicy" till he was 2 years old. Its really trying on parents. THey dont know why the baby was so upset for 2 year but because of it they choose not to have anymore babies. THeir child literally cried for 2 years straight. He is now a healthy and happy 10year old.

I hope the best for you and that your baby gets less fussy.
Reply:Try using a Johnny jumper. In a doorway where there is activities going on. Try Gerber puffs, dice a banana's, try foods that get soggy. Just keep an eye\ear out. Hope this helps and a Johnny Jumper coat like 10-15 dollars and it worked for my two boys they did not like walkers they loved to jump and swing. Does he eat baby food the Fruit kind I also mixed fruit baby food with my baby's formula just for something different. They loved it. GOOD LUCK
Reply:Well, my son is eleven months old and he is still high maintenance. Before he could crawl though, it was worse because he was wanting to go and he just couldn't. Try him with water in a sippy cup instead of a bottle ir maybe a toddler cup with a straw. He can still eat even though he only has two teeth. They can learn to chew with their gums. Try those gerber puffs they come in fruit flavors and sweet potato flavor and dissolve in their mouth. Maybe a steamed baby carrot cut in half lengthwise, or peas. He could very likely be teething. My son used to like to suck on the bottom of a very cold water bottle. Try wearing a snuggly around the house if you have things to do and he does not want to be put down. Don't worry, my son was very fussy too and always wanted to be held. It passes eventually, and I think once he crawls or walks it might help. Whatever you do, make sure that you hold him and comfort him because he is not just crying for fun, and frustrating as it may be, he is just a baby and he cannot be spoiled by being held and loved. He will only be all the more assured that someone is there for him.
Reply:first of all, there is no such thing as colic. colic is a term doctors use when they are either too lazy to find out whats really wrong with your baby or they just dont know. they told my mother that i had colic as well. i kept vomiting and crying and was always very gassy. turns out it was because my mom was drinking apple juice which is high in acidity and making my sick. she had to figure this out on her own as the drs only ask you what you are eating when you breastfeed.

since your son isnt breastfed im guessing thats not your issue. my daughter is 7 months old and shes getting pretty hard to entertain too. shell be fine for 20-30 minutes playing and then starts getting bored and fussy. plus shes teething.

id get some orajel if you dont already have some to help with the teething because some more teeth could be poking thru. try some arrow root cookies too if hell take one. you want to try and get him on some snack foods now because as they get older they get less open to new things. he sounds like hes quite picky already but dont give up, theres got to be something he likes. it could also be that your trying to feed him when hes not hungry or when he wants his bottle because hes extremely hungry and gets mad because your trying to give him something else. try feeding him snacks between feeding times. also the lack of teeth doesnt matter if your choosing the right snacks. my daughters first tooth is just starting to come thru and shes had arrow roots for about a month now.

another thing that i noticed is that my daughter will get sick of toys. so try switching up the toys that you put with him every time he seems to be getting bored of them.

if he wants to be held it is for a reason. he wants his mom. are you leaving him alone a lot? when my daughters playing i make sure that she can always see me, hear me or both. if i leave the room for a minute i make sure she can still hear me so that she doesnt think that i abandoned her and it usually helps a lot. but she does have her times that she just wants to be with her mom. but you have to realize that this baby was inside of you growing, hearing your heartbeat, and feeling your warmth, and now hes cold and all alone, hes gunna want you sometimes.

have you tried soy formula? my daughter was on formula for the first 2 weeks because i couldnt get her latched and she was really fussy and gassy and i found out later that she has a milk protein intolerance which could be whats making him upset and "colicy"

the last final possibility is that hes getting overtired. when my daughter starts getting fussy it means its naptime. shell go down for her nap and wake up a happy baby again.

well i hope this helped, sorry its so long but theres lots of possibilities here. good luck!

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Please Help!!!?

2009-08-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

My son has a hives all over his body. He is 9 months old. He cuting teeth 2 at this time Can someone help I have call the dr.

Please Help!!!?
Call the doctor of the emergency room and speak to a nurse. They will probably want you to come in immediately. They need to find out what is going on and treat it. This could be life threatening so you need to do it immediately.
Reply:Take him to the ER. How is his breathing? Don't mess around with this, seek help now. allergic reactions can lead to breathing issues and no time to waste with a baby
Reply:It may be the teething my son always got a rash that looked similar to hives when he teethed. Check with the doctor to make sure it isn't serious.
Reply:1. fever

2. drive son to emergency room

3. find out about allergies

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A little worried about my son teething?

2009-08-02T22:15:00.003-07:00

My 8 month old son seems to be teething with one of his front teeth. He already has two teeth at the bottom.

Now i've always been able to seen the outline of his front teeth through his gum when looking straight on. I can still see them both, but the one that is coming through looked bruised and slightly swollen along the whole tooth. I can give you more details, i just don't know what to say :)

He's not really bothered by his mouth, he's playing happily %26amp; still eating/drinking.

Is this normal, or should I take him down to a see a dr (or dentist??)

A little worried about my son teething?
Never hurts to aire on the side of caution. I trip to a pediatric dentist might be a good idea.
Reply:Go with what you are going to be comfortable with here, your concerned, if you can be releived by taking him to his Peditrician, do so, it is worth it.
Reply:Its all perfectly normal...and I hate to be the one to tell you, but it gets worse!

Go to Wal-Mart or your local naturalist store and buy some Hyland's All-natural teething tablets. These things are a life saver and work better tha Tylenol.
Reply:Well go to a doctor as soon as you can they will find something my sister used baby orajel and very cold teething toys so she could relax herself
Reply:If you are concerned, call his pediatrician first, though I'm pretty sure that this swelling is normal. You have to think that something erupting under a flap that was otherwise bare has to hurt and swell. Personally, I wouldn't worry until he ran fever and his habits changed. Good luck.
Reply:It's normal. Don't worry :)

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Reply:this is way normal the baby is just at a stage where this happens so u can put on your breaks lol he/she is just fine
Reply:It's always best to call the doctor if you are worried about your baby. Most good doctors won't mind at all.
Reply:when you say it looks bruised,do you mean the tooth. i am not sure what a bruised tooth looks like,if it is dark,it may have been damaged .it could have happened while bumping or falling. if a tooth turns dark,he needs to see a dentist. he will probably be fine. the swelling is normal,while teething. my son damaged a baby tooth and it turned dark,luckily it came out at about 5 or 6 and he had a pretty white adult tooth take its place.it can be damaged before it erupts,though. need to check it out. that way you will know for sure and you will not have any regrets about it. by the way,i used to put damp clean washclothes in the freezer for the teething for them to suck on or just hold in their mouths agaist th gums.or put some finely crushed ice on their high chair tray. trying to pick them up and get them to their mouths is great for pincer skills at this age,and hand -eye and motor skills.good luck!

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What's going on in my mouth?!?

2009-08-02T22:15:00.002-07:00

I woke up yesterday morning with a sore mouth. My right side teeth both top and bottom are sensitive to cold (VERY sensitive) and hurt. It starts at my 3rd tooth back on both the top and bottom and hurts. Yesterday they were just sensitive and hurt a bit, but today as the day has went on they have slowly started hurting even more. I have a tooth on the bottom that had been filled, but the filling came out. It's been that way fror about two years, but I don't have dental insurance so I couldn't get it fixed. Sometimes food gets down where the filling was in between my teeth and it hurts but i just floss and it stops.Can't tell if my face is puffy or anything but my jaw kinda off and on feels tired. My gums are swelled on the top inside but I don't know if that's where I flossed earlier or not. I don't have dental insurance but I do need to know what to do or take.Right now it is a moderate and tolerable pain but I don't want it to keep getting worse. Can you go to a regular dr for this

What's going on in my mouth?!?
The area where you lost your filling has been unprotected all this time. The inner layer of a tooth is not as hard as the enamel and therefore easier to breakdown. Most likely you have new decay in that area and it could possibly be deep enough now that it has effected the nerve. You possibly are grinding on your teeth at night and that is why the top and bottom both hurt. You may have also cracked that weakened tooth from grinding on it. It could be several things. The main thing is that it is talking to you and the problem won't go away until you see a dentist.

You can take some Ibuprofen for now to ease the pain and don't use tartar control toothpaste or whitening toothpaste. They make your teeth more sensitive to colds. Check into getting a night guard to wear during sleeping. You can start with the soft ones you buy in the stores, but a hard one made for you by the dentist is easier to wear. Hope this helped.
Reply:You most likely need a root canal done. The nerve is dying and needs taken out. You might be able to go the doctor and get meds for an infection but most likely you need a dentist because the tooth needs fixed ASAP.
Reply:It sounds like the sensitivity is cause by a nerve in your tooth being exposed to air, which causes a stinging pain. The only thing to do is to go to a dentist. I don't have dental insurance either, but I still go to the dentist regularly.
Reply:If you have a tooth with a missing filling, chances are that you need to see a dentist ASAP--whether you have dental insurance or not. If this tooth has been without coverage for a while, there is likely an infection in the tooth, bone, gums, and surrounding areas. These infections start very small, but over time and without treatment, they can be very serious. You will likely need antibiotics to resolve the infection and a root canal followed by a final filling or crown. If the tooth is nonsalvageable or you cannot afford all of the fees to save it, you will need to have it extracted.

A medical doctor cannot do anything for you. They know nothing about the dental profession. You must see a dentist soon. Good luck. For now, you can take over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen. There is a temporary filling material available at drug stores in the dental section as well. This would give some relief to your temperature sensitivity.

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Help please im in extreme pain and my face is so swollen!!!!!!!?

2009-08-02T22:15:00.001-07:00

well 2 days ago all my teeth on left side of face hurt so bad and yesterday my lip got swollen now i woke up and it looks like i have a handball in my cheek on left side my lip looks like i got punched in it 20 times and it going up to my eye my eye is almost swollen and im still in extreme pain i went to dr. and dentist. and they cant do anything cause they dont no what it is and i have a small fever and im 15 and all my teeth hurt on left side of face and i can barely see out of left eye it hurts so bad what should i do i have been taking advil etc.... and a pill just in case one of my teeth are infected and causing this but its not working and i feel like ripping out all my teeth it hurts so bad where i was almost crying and i never cry last time i cried was like 5 years ago but help me please

Help please im in extreme pain and my face is so swollen!!!!!!!?
Firstly: Don't just go to one dentist. Go to a few until someone can assist your problem. Also, check there qualification's.

You may have been bitten by a insect or spider. Examine the problem and look for any dots on your face that are close together.

Talk to your parents about the problem.
Reply:Go to the emergency room...pronto!
Reply:It sounds like a bad sinus infection, which your Dentist should have seen . If I were you I would go to the ER. Good Luck!

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Possible gum infection?

2009-08-02T22:15:00.000-07:00

Last night my bf said he had a terrible pain in his gums. It's in the area of his second to last tooth (molar). He keeps taking 800mg of Motrin to control the pain. Last night he said it felt swollen, but says it's not any different color than what it should be. I asked him if he's been flossing, which he has, and if his gums bleed, he said no. I'm kind of wondering myself what could be going on. I read a while back about some kid who died because an infection in his teeth and gums went to his brain, and it killed him. I have gum disease because I wasn't flossing enough and I have never had braces so my teeth are to close together. They're not totally f__ed up, but not perfect either. His teeth are fine. He's never had any real problems. I think that he said something though one time about a filling that might have fallen out. I just had mine that fell out replaced, but I never had any severe pain in the area. Can anyone tell me what's up? He goes to the regular dr tomorrow.

Possible gum infection?
Like the other answers, I believe the problem is related to his wisdom teeth. 90% of our patients describe the same symptoms as your friend has when calling into our office. Depending on whether or not the teeth are impacted (basically trying to erupt but sideways) will depend on what treatment will be required. A general dentist can take a panoramic xray (picture off all his teeth) and determine if he'll need to see an oral surgeon for removal. Some people never get their 3rd molars (I am knocking on wood as I type this) and most come in with some discomfort yet no significant problems. And as a foot note, a lot of Motrin or asprin or ibuprophen is not good for his liver. I'd recommend getting to a dentist so he'd at least know his options.

ps the child that died had not been to the dentist for sometime because his mother had not renewed his medicaid. The severity of the infections was due to lack of treatment. It did spread into the blood stream and resisted antiboitics. He was 12. This does not sound like the same thing.
Reply:if he hasn't had any wisdom teeth yet,that could be causing the soreness=they like to grow in under our molars ,pushing them up
Reply:yeah, i agree with the above answer. could very possibly be wisdom teeth. before i had mine pulled out they caused intense mouth and neck pain.

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Im getting braces but why didnt i get spacers?

2009-08-02T22:14:00.003-07:00

like a week ago i went into consultation with m orthodontist , he said i needed braces, i got impressions, measurements and photographs of my teeth and i was scheduled an appointment in 2 weeks for braces placement, but i was wondering why i didnt get spacers? no oneee not even the dr. mentioned spacers its not even in the info packet and yes my back teeth re really close i dont have a gap or anything.

Im getting braces but why didnt i get spacers?
your orthodontist is probably not stupid and knows you don't have to have them. if you got the right braces no one needs them
Reply:maybe your teeth aren't that close together as you think they are. if you can slip dental floss in between your back teeth okay, then that's maybe enough room. it doesn't necessarily have to have a GAP. just enough room for your molar bands.
Reply:Maybe you dont need them
Reply:It's good that you don't need them!!

The reason that some orthodonsists use them is because they put a band all the way around your back molar. However, alot of orthodontists have stopped doing this and don't have any bands that go all the way around your back teeth thus removing the need for spacers.
Reply:Lucky! I thought the spaces were worse than getting my braces.

I'm guessing your orthodontist thought there was enough space around your molars for your bands. My teeth are so tight getting floss in between them is a struggle

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OMG...TOOTHACHE PLEASE HELP ME!!! (Wisdom & Molars)?

2009-08-02T22:14:00.002-07:00

I have a whole in my upper "molar" on the left side, My molar to the bottom feels like there's a heart beating in it or something :(.....I am gettin Wisdom teeth one is finished and is hurtin already :( and I have three more spots where my gums are soar, I have been in terrible pain since Thursday, below I will list the meds my mom gave me...

1. Orajel "Medicated Tooth Swabs"

2. Orasol "Maxium Strength"

3. Tylenol "EX"

4. Salt Water (Rinsed With)

5. Dr. Tichenor

I'm deadly afraid of needles being stuck in my mouth, I want to know if I asked to be put asleep will my dentist put me to sleep to remove my teeth :(???

P.S. I forgot to mention how bad my ears are killing me and I have a terrible pounding on the left side of my head...

OMG...TOOTHACHE PLEASE HELP ME!!! (Wisdom %26amp; Molars)?
1st off let the dentisit know your scared and see if they will let you use the laughing gas. It doesn't put you to sleep but you will be more relaxed. Secondly, be aware the only needle the dentist uses is the 1 to inject the numbing meds which there should already be numbing med on the application spot so you don't feel the needle. 3rd, If may be able to be saved with a root canal and crown and the bottom probably needs just a filling. When 1 tooth acts up the closest one to it will too. Also when your wisdom teeth come in they place alot of pressure on your other teeth because they are moving them. You may have over crowding going on in there which will causse your wisom teeth to make your mouth hurt. In which case yes you will get something pulled. As far as your ears go this could be from the pressure and irritation going on in your mouth or and ear infection. Your best suggestion is to take something to relax and go to the dentist asap.
Reply:1 is best, and ask for twlight if dentis fear you, they will but they do not like to.
Reply:go to the dentist
Reply:Wisdom teeth are the worst when they come in. I had alot of pain and swelling with mine. The earaches are from all that is going on with your molars. Best to have a dentist check them out in case you are getting impacted. That is alot worst.
Reply:I believe you need to seek professional medical help as soon as possible. Do that first. Everything else is secondary. Bone damage, heart valve damage and blood poisoning along with other things can happen if you do not get proper care immediately.

Your doctor/dentist can assist you with the proper procedure to ease your fears. If not, they can refer you to a dentist that is willing to.

All our symptoms point to the need for you to seek professional medical help immediately.
Reply:You need to get to your dentist or doctor right away!! Don't let the fear of needles being stuck in your mouth keep you from seeking help. There are different ways of helping you "relax" at the dentist office. Don't take the chance of this progressing into something worse! Take care.

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Paralized...?

2009-08-02T22:14:00.001-07:00

I got one wisdome tooth taken out five days ago. Everything is ok now, it doesn't hurt anymore. But, I feel half of my lip, gum and teeth (lower left side) numb. I thought it was the anestecia, so I called the dr. on Monday asking if it was normal. He said it wasn't the anestecia, he said that the root of the tooth was so deep, that he hit a nerve, and that is why I feel the numbness sensation. He said it should go away in a few days, gave me some medication....

BUT

I'm scared I won't get the sensibility back! I feel it paralized, like numb. It hasn't gotten any better, I pinch myself on the lip, and can't feel a thing.

Has this happened to anyone?

Paralized...?
What your dentist said makes perfect sense. And temporary paralysis is fairly common after surgery, because surgery is an invasive procedure. It's happened to me, and the feeling does come back in time. Hang in there, it should get better soon!
Reply:sue him and what not
Reply:Give it a few more days and call him again. You may have a malpractive suit. If so call a lawyer who specializes in malpractice cases.
Reply:if you're older than teenage years, it's possible that your roots developed and frankly you did it to yourself by getting your wisdom teeth taken out later in life because teens don't have the roots and the surgery is less risky. if you are a teen, um, dunno what to tell you. it'll probably come back easier if you're younger I'd imagine.

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"It's Ground Hog Day"?

2009-08-02T22:14:00.000-07:00

questions about this movie.

1. How long was Phil there...he learned to play piano, became a Dr. and learned the routines of all in town.

2. Andie McDowell...Do her teeth bother you too??? I mean the movies been around for a while, but jeez, didn't they have a dentist that could do something with her teeth?

3. At the end of the movie, didn't you think Phil should be happier....he was out of his personal hell....

Any thoughts...

"It's Ground Hog Day"?
1. According to the director's commentary about 10 years.

2. Images of beauty are of an individual and personal nature. What you find objectionable may not bother others.

3. I think he was happy, however he had learned over the time he was trapped to be gracefully grateful.
Reply:That is kind of you to say, thank you. Report It

Reply:1. Yep about ten years

2. No it didn't bother me, i was actually having lots of fun with the movie to mind

3.Well i thought he was happy, although i havent seen the film in a while,but my idea is that he got the girl and stop living only one day... he was happy.. in a Bill Murray way

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Is it true that Pit Bulls can lock their jaw?

2009-08-02T22:13:00.002-07:00

The infamous locking jaw is a myth. The American Pit Bull Terrier and related breeds are physiologically no different from any other breed of dog. All dogs are from the same species and none have locking jaws. Dr. I Lehr Brisbin of the University of Georgia states, "To the best of our knowledge, there are no published scientific studies that would allow any meaningful comparison to be made of the biting power of various breeds of dogs. There are, moreover, compelling technical reasons why such data describing biting power in terms of 'pounds per square inch' can never be collected in a meaningful way. All figures describing biting power in such terms can be traced to either unfounded rumor or, in some cases, to newspaper articles with no foundation in factual data." Furthermore, Dr. Brisbin states, "The few studies which have been conducted of the structure of the skulls, mandibles and teeth of pit bulls show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw structure and thus its inferred functional morphology, is no different than that of any breed of dog. There is absolutely no evidence for the existence of any kind of 'locking mechanism' unique to the structure of the jaw and/or teeth of the American Pit Bull Terrier

Is it true that Pit Bulls can lock their jaw?
I am so glad there are some people that do their very best to educate those that only listen to the horror stories told about pitbulls. If just one person is reached you are a success and hopefully in time those figures will reach great numbers and the fear and prejudice that follows pitbulls will be gone.
Reply:It's not true, but you already knew that, therefore this isn't a question at all.
Reply:Why answer your own question?
Reply:no, pit bulls cannot lock their jaw. it's just a myth.
Reply:Asking and answering your own question? Watch out.

Anyway, "locking jaws" does sound ridiculous. But Pit Bulls are the strongest dogs I have ever encountered. You really don't want to be anywhere near a badly trained or mean one!
Reply:No they can not lock their jaws
Reply:I kew that!
Reply:Why you would answer your own question is mind boggling!
Reply:you already knew the answer, but u probably just needed someone else to say so, so i will say it, "NO", and pls the formula is simple here, you ask, others answer
Reply:They cannot lock their jaws, but they're jaws are very powerful. Hence all the controversey with owning one. But the nature of a pitbull is all dependent on its owner. I had a red nose, pure white. And that dog had the nature of a golden retriever. He was more scared of you than you were of him. My boyfriend had the same colored dog, from the same litter, and he trained that dog to protect. That dog stayed outside and chained up. He was mean as all hell.
Reply:I don't think it was answer their own question but more to put the fact out there for all of us that clicked on to see what everyone else had to say.
Reply:nope there jaw structure is the same as every other dogs. Plus you already answered your own question so why did you ask in the first place?
Reply:NOT TRUE! please look at this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwI_qlq5v...
Reply:Pit bull types do not have locking jaws, as you already stated, but they do have a quality that no other canine posses... Gameness. It is the gameness of a dog that keeps them holding on to something.

Their jaw structure is no different than any other breed of dog.

For those that don't know... "game" is the never quit, never give in trait that only the American Pit Bull Terriers possess, and not all of them have it.
Reply:No they cant lock there jaw im still not sure why so many people think they can.... but again people think my shar-peis have lock jaw too which is 100% false... i wish people would learn more about a breed before giving addvice they dont really know anything about!!
Reply:Yeah its true Pitbulls can Lock there jaws and clamp down i remember reading it in the newspaper long ago little girl was riding a bike pitbull jumped over the fence and attacked the girl locked the jaws into her legs and she was injured
Reply:*** stupid dogs, they bite me ill beat there asses to a pulp

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The Movie Ground Hog Day with Bill Murray?

2009-08-02T22:13:00.001-07:00

questions about this movie.

1. How long was Phil there...he learned to play piano, became a Dr. and learned the routines of all in town.

2. Andie McDowell...Do her teeth bother you too??? I mean the movies been around for a while, but jeez, didn't they have a dentist that could do something with her teeth?

3. At the end of the movie, didn't you think Phil should be happier....he was out of his personal hell....

Any thoughts...

The Movie Ground Hog Day with Bill Murray?
1. During one of the featurettes on the DVD, I believe the screenwriter says that Phil was there for hundreds if not thousands of years!

2. Andie McDowell is very pretty, despite having some less-than-perfect teeth.

3. I don't think it would have been appropriate for Phil to have reacted much more excitedly than he did because by the end of the movie, he had come to enjoy his existence living the small-town life. He was NOT living a personal hell by that time.

Incidentally, I was just thinking of Bill Murray and his being in Groundhog Day, in particular, just this morning when my brothers and sisters were watching Space Jam, which features an expanded cameo of Bill Murray. ;)
Reply:When Bill and Andie are flipping cards into a hat on his bed, I believe he said around 6 months or so.

I never really noticed her teeth.

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How long should i take Claritin 4 allergies?

2009-08-02T22:13:00.000-07:00

I had bad breath but it was not coming frm my teeth since after eating i brush, floss,scrape tounge. I went to a Dr abt this problem and i explained that my bad breath is coming from my upper throat ( where the air goes in when u breath through your nose)......sorry abt that....i just dont know what that part is called. I dont have sinus problems or allergies....but she told me to take claritin......loratadine tablets 10mg/antihistamine......I cant afford to go back to the Dr now. So my question is how long can i take this medicine? I have been taking it for 3 months and the bad breath is gone it comes back when i stop taking them.

Oh i this the cause of bad breath is the stinky mucus that comes out when i......i dont know how to explain this...but u know when u making that soung to pull out the mucus that is back there inside .........ok when i so that i always pull this stinky red mucus ..sometimes its red.........

How do you know if you have allergies, cause i dont look sneeze

How long should i take Claritin 4 allergies?
Many people take Claritin year round for years. Eventually it does stop working as well and you may need to see about switching to a different allergy medicine, though I'm not familiar with it's affect on breath unless your bad breath could be the result of drainage from the sinuses or something. But, if it's working keep taking it.

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Random Poll?

2009-08-02T22:12:00.003-07:00

Bored

Celebritiy

Jessica or Ashlee

Anne Hatheway or Michelle Williams

Lindsay Lohan or Rachel McAdams

Mary-Kate or Ashley

Food

cake or icecream

Rootbeer or Dr. Pepper

Cheese or Sausage

Cheeseburger or Fries

Look

acne or yellow teeth

blonde or brunette

blue eyes or brown eyes

obese (sp?) or anorexic

guy

Brad or Orlando

Harry or William

Adam Brody or Some other hot famous sports person ( insert name)

Supermodel

Gemma Ward or Hillary Rhoda

Giselle or Adriania Lima (sp)

Miranda Kerr or Alessandro Ambrisio (sp)

Movie

Last Holiday or Meet the Spartans

Mean Girls or Freaky Friday

The Patriot or Cassanova

Princess Diaries or The Devil Wears Prada

Job

model or actress

Famous Model or Famous Televison Personality

Doctor or Lawyer

Makeup artist or Hairstylest

Lawyer or a garbage man

Lawyer or a homeless person

Lawyer or a mcdonalds person

Lawyer or a hermit who lives in the wilderness

Lawyer oran ice cream lady

Random

Lawyer or gay

ty

Random Poll?
Celebritiy

.Ashlee

.Michelle Williams

Lindsay Lohan

Mary-Kate

Food

Cake.

Rootbeer.

Cheese.

Cheeseburger.

Look

.yellow teeth

blonde.

.brown eyes

.anorexic

guy

.Orlando

Harry

Adam Brody

Supermodel

Gemma Ward or Hillary Rhoda

Giselle or Adriania Lima (sp)

Miranda Kerr or Alessandro Ambrisio (sp)

Movie

Meet the Spartans

Freaky Friday

The Patriot

The Devil Wears Prada

Job

actress

Famous Model

Lawyer

Makeup artist

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

Random

Lawyer...
Reply:Celebritiy

Ashlee

Anne Hatheway

Rachel McAdams

Mary-Kate

Food

cake

Rootbeer

Sausage

Cheeseburger

Look

neither

blonde

blue eyes

neither

guy

Brad

William

Rafael Nadal

Movie

neither

Mean Girls

The Patriot

Princess Diaries

Job

actress

Famous Televison Personality

Lawyer

Makeup artist

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

hermit who lives in the wilderness

Lawyer

Random

Lawyer :)
Reply:Celebritiy

Jessica or Ashlee

Who..? Simpson? Jessica

Anne Hatheway or Michelle Williams

Anne Hathaway :]

Lindsay Lohan or Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Mary-Kate or Ashley

The one that isn't anorexic.

Food

cake or icecream

Ice Cream. I hate care

Rootbeer or Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper. By a landslide

Cheese or Sausage

Vegetarian. Cheees..

Cheeseburger or Fries

Fries

Look

acne or yellow teeth

Yellow teeth. But both are fixable.

blonde or brunette

Brunette-the darker the smarter :]

blue eyes or brown eyes

They're both rly common..idk...

obese (sp?) or anorexic

Obese..

guy

Brad or Orlando

Who????

Pitt and Bloom?

Harry or William

...

Adam Brody or Some other hot famous sports person ( insert name)

David Beckham.

Supermodel

Gemma Ward or Hillary Rhoda

I don't know them.

Giselle or Adriania Lima (sp)

Adriana.

Miranda Kerr or Alessandro Ambrisio (sp)

Miranda Kerr.

Movie

Last Holiday or Meet the Spartans

Havent seen either.

Mean Girls or Freaky Friday

Mean girls.

The Patriot or Cassanova

Havent seen them

Princess Diaries or The Devil Wears Prada

Princess Diaries

Job

model or actress

Actress. I'm not willing to starve myself.

Famous Model or Famous Televison Personality

Famous Television personality.

Doctor or Lawyer

Doctor

Makeup artist or Hairstylest

Makeup artist!

Lawyer or a garbage man

Lawyer

Lawyer or a homeless person

Lawyer

Lawyer or a mcdonalds person

McDonald's person

Lawyer or a hermit who lives in the wilderness

Lawyyer

Lawyer oran ice cream lady

Ice Cream Lady

Random

Lawyer or gay

Gay

yw :]
Reply:Ashlee

neither

Rachel McAdams

Ashley

--------------------

ice cream

Dr. Pepper

cheese

both

-------------

yellow teeth

brunette

blue eyes

anorexic

------------

brad

none

David Beckham

-------------

Hillary Rhoda

Adriana Lima

Miranda Kerr

----------------

Last Holiday

Mean Girls

??

The Devil wears prada

------------

actress

model

lawyer

makeup artist

lawyer

lawyer

lawyer

lawyer

lawyer

lawyer

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Are soothie pacifiers safe?

2009-08-02T22:12:00.002-07:00

Im asking bc at my baby's 2 month check up the dr said to take it away bc it will mess up her teeth and to give her a nuk pacifier. It seems weird bc the hospital is the one that gave us the soothie(big green) in the first place?

Are soothie pacifiers safe?
If you look at the AAP website they state that even up until age 3 pacifiers cause no significant risk to oral development. My 15 1/2 month old uses his every day and when HE is ready it will go in the trash. His pediatrician todl me at his 12 month check up to take his away because it woudl affect his verbal development. HAH!! He talks as much as his 13 year old sister does!
Reply:In my opinion, pacifiers are okay, unless you use them too long. My daughter wouldn't take a paci at all, and my son likes the Nuk ones. My cousin's baby had a pacifier till he was three and just had his front teeth pulled due to decay. Your baby is young still, doesn't have teeth yet-maybe- so do what you think, it's your baby. But I will let my son have one until his teeth come in.
Reply:"As long as the habit is discontinued before their permanent teeth come in (around ages 4-5) your child will be fine."

I think the NUK ones are considered "orthodontic" but the green ones are not going to cause issues.

In my opinion your doctor may be a little misinformed or overreacting. But I'm not the one with an MD after my name either.
Reply:The pediatricians at the hospital here recommend the soothie pacifiers. I think dentists recommend that you take the pacifier away at 12 months, same as the bottle for mouth development reasons.
Reply:they are fine to use, they just meant that as big as the soothie are they might cause bad teeth.

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Another World Renown (Not Really) Poll..?

2009-08-02T22:12:00.001-07:00

Food

Cake or Icecream

Rootbeer or Dr. Pepper

Cheese or Sausage

Cheeseburger or Fries

Look

Acne or Yellow Teeth

Blonde or Brunette

Blue Eyes or Brown Eyes

Obese or Anorexic

Movie

Last Holiday or Meet the Spartans

Mean Girls or Freaky Friday

The Patriot or Cassanova

Princess Diaries or The Devil Wears Prada

V For Vendetta or Live Free or Die Hard

Job

Model or Actress

Famous Model or Famous Televison Personality

Doctor or Lawyer

Makeup artist or Hairstylest

Lawyer or a garbage man

Lawyer or a homeless person

Lawyer or a mcdonalds person

Lawyer or a hermit who lives in the wilderness

Other

Rock or Rap

Family Guy or The Simpsons

Hater or Hated

Super Nerd or Idiot

Mooninite or Martian

Dying or Killing

Bored or Bored

Teacher or Preacher

Deaf or Blind

Gecko or Dog

Repulsive But Well Known or Sexy Anonymity

Dog or Cat

Long Island Iced Tea or Beer

Another World Renown (Not Really) Poll..?
Food

Cake

None

Sausage

Fries

Look

None

Brunette

Brown Eyes

Obese

Movie

None

Freaky Friday

None

The Devil Wears Prada

V For Vendetta

Job

None

Famous Televison Personality

Doctor

Makeup artist

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

Lawyer

Other

Both

The Simpsons

Hater

Idiot

None

Dying

Bored

Teacher

Deaf

Gecko

None

Cat

None
Reply:Food

Cake or Icecream- ice cream

Rootbeer or Dr. Pepper- dr pepper

Cheese or Sausage- Cheese, but only if its extra sharp

Cheeseburger or Fries- cheeseburger

Look

Acne or Yellow Teeth- acne

Blonde or Brunette- brunette

Blue Eyes or Brown Eyes- either, I like blue a teansy bit better.

Obese or Anorexic- obese

Movie

Last Holiday or Meet the Spartans- meet the spartans

Mean Girls or Freaky Friday- mean girls

The Patriot or Cassanova- patriot

Princess Diaries or The Devil Wears Prada- haven't seen theh devil wears prada, so princess.

V For Vendetta or Live Free or Die Hard- live free or die hard

Job

Model or Actress- actess

Famous Model or Famous Televison Personality-television

Doctor or Lawyer- lawer

Makeup artist or Hairstylest- makeup

Lawyer or a garbage man- haha lawer...

Lawyer or a homeless person- lawer =D

Lawyer or a mcdonalds person- Lawer

Lawyer or a hermit who lives in the wilderness- You don't like lawers do you???

Other

Rock or Rap- ROCK

Family Guy or The Simpsons- Simpsons

Hater or Hated- hater, less scary that way.

Super Nerd or Idiot- super nerd!

Mooninite or Martian-martian

Dying or Killing-killing

Bored or Bored- BOREEEDDDD

Teacher or Preacher- Teacher, i'd hate to have to lie to people.

Deaf or Blind- neither please. =D

Gecko or Dog- Dog... but I love the geicko guy

Repulsive But Well Known or Sexy Anonymity- sexy, i always have myself!

Dog or Cat- depends on what kind

Long Island Iced Tea or Beer- tea

Poetry

Is it normal for my usually pleasant 8 mth old to suddenly have daily pds of unhappiness and freaks?

2009-08-02T22:12:00.000-07:00

She's not ill b/c I brought her to the Dr. already. She sleeps well at night. She's got 2 bottom teeth already. She hadn't been eating very much lately (unless I nursed), but that has improved in the last 2 days. She just been very unlike herself. I get scared with all the talk of autism. Has this happened to anyone?

Is it normal for my usually pleasant 8 mth old to suddenly have daily pds of unhappiness and freaks?
All children go through this. I think the autism people have you paranoid. Is she interacting with you? Is she babbling and playing? This is a normal stage and she will grow out of it. She might be getting more teeth and just plain hurts.

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I had a filling, my tooth was chipped...what happens now?

2009-08-02T22:11:00.003-07:00

I had a rootcanal and filling on the top row, left side, third tooth from the back, when I was like 8 years old. Im now 21 so the filling is pretty old. Last night me and my new dog were playing and we bashed heads and of course it was on the side where that tooth is, and a piece of tooth chipped off!!!

Think of it like this. Take a shell with filling. A piece of shell chips off, but hte filling is still intact.

It was small but big at the same time. The filling is still there and it was only half of one side of the tooth that chipped off. But it feels wierd i feel toothless kind of.ew.

I read that after fillings your tooth becomes weaker and brittle especially after many years so it can break easier and dentists can simply crown it to make it ok.

I have a dr. apt tomorrow so please dont respond by saying to go to the dentist. I know that, and I am..but i want help right now. Real answers please.

I had a filling, my tooth was chipped...what happens now?
You'll either need a new filling, a crown, or onlay which is kind of like a really big filling...

And it's not so much that your teeth become weaker after fillings, it's that the materials fillings are made of tend to shrink over time, so food and germs get back into the tooth and continue to decay it which weakens them...If your filling was that old, you were probably due for a new one anyway.
Reply:I have had friends this has happened to. Teeth aren't easily repaired the way we like to think, and if done properly, looks very real. Cosmetic bonding may work, where they surround the tooth with a tooth shaped wall, fill it with the bonding, and when it hardens, it looks brand new, hopefully, that's the case with you. Good luck! here's a link for other people to peruse.
Reply:Go to the drug store and in the dental area you should find dental wax or temp filling. Since you have apt - I would suggest the wax because it won't harden up. Put it on the tooth to smooth out and fill in area until you see the dentist.

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Which one is it?

2009-08-02T22:11:00.002-07:00

My husband had a disorder in which the enamel of his teeth would rot, so he had to have all of his top teeth pulled except for one - a molar.

Prior to having his teeth pulled, he was having seizures. We spent thousands and thousands of dollars trying to figure out what was wrong with him, but only his dentist could figure it out - it was his teeth and infection (so says the dentist) causing this to happen. He had been put on Amoxicillin for the infections (and being on it the entire time he was having seizures) and after having his teeth removed and stopping the medication, his seizures stopped.

Now 8 months later, that molar is starting to bother him. He went to the dentist the other day and sure enough, he has an abcess (sp) and the dr. put him back on the same medication.

Last night, after being on the medication for 1 day, the seizures started up again, so I did a little research and this is what I came up with:

Which one is it?
Good evening,

My names Paul and Im a dentist here in Ireland.

Firstly, re his teeth, you must understand everyone has different teeth, different strength enamel etc..some people have poorly formed enamel due to varying factors..genetics, meds taken by mother while baby was in utero etc.

His remaining molar needs to be extracted.Why would he keep it?He only has one,get it out.I'm sure he has impants or bridge or dentures in place so this tooth needs to come out as soon as he can..when abscess is gone.

What bothers me is WHO PRESCRIBED amoxycillin after he haad a severe allergic reaction last time?

I havent met him or examined him so I Cant say IF it is the antibiotic BUT if it is WHY is he on it? WHO prescribed that.

If he's allergic to amoxycillin he's allergic to ALL penecillins.

This is serious.

He must attend a hospital, NOT whatever incompetent fool of a dentist or doctor prescribed this.I would also be making a serious complaint to the apt authorities about this practitioner.

There are alternative antibiotics to suit dental infections, such as flagyl, that are not penecillin.

Bring him to hospital and erxplain all this.This is a serious problem suited to immediate medical attention and not yahoo answers.

Its important that ALL available screenings,scans are done to definetly diagnose the seizure cause, be it epilepsy, or indeed a tumour, related or not related to dental that may be causing this.

Amoxycillin must be discontinued it seems but on a proper doctors advice.He needs to be examined in a hospital.

I would spare no energy in my pursuit of the person who again prescribed amoxycillin if this turns out to be the cause

I hope I've helped somewhat and I wish you luck.

ps..tetracycline while useful for dental problems is too slow acting for abscess and is usually used in conjunction with another antibiotic or to penecillin resistant abscess.
Reply:if he is sensitive to Amox try tetracycline's. Its a very good drug for gum infection %26amp; does not cause much side efects, the next alternat is erthromycin. Its better if he goes for total extraction %26amp; a compleet denture, the removable one. The implants will cause him infections %26amp; he may have to under go the same medications.

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How long should i take Claritin 4 allergies?

2009-08-02T22:11:00.001-07:00

I had bad breath but it was not coming frm my teeth since after eating i brush, floss,scrape tounge. I went to a Dr abt this problem and i explained that my bad breath is coming from my upper throat ( where the air goes in when u breath through your nose)......sorry abt that....i just dont know what that part is called. I dont have sinus problems or allergies....but she told me to take claritin......loratadine tablets 10mg/antihistamine......I cant afford to go back to the Dr now. So my question is how long can i take this medicine? I have been taking it for 3 months and the bad breath is gone it comes back when i stop taking them.

Oh i this the cause of bad breath is the stinky mucus that comes out when i......i dont know how to explain this...but u know when u making that soung to pull out the mucus that is back there inside .........ok when i so that i always pull this stinky red mucus ..sometimes its red.........

How do you know if you have allergies, cause i dont look sneeze

How long should i take Claritin 4 allergies?
first consult ENT doctor. then go for the Rx he prescibes

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Sick kitty? what can i do? Please help!?

2009-08-02T22:11:00.000-07:00

My Bach is about 13 years old, recently he lost one of his top canine teeth and i was worried about infection. So i took him to the drs and they ran a blood test and he came back good, as well as the recommended for him to have a dental cleaning with possible teeth removal, as they did they removed 3 teeth. It has been over a week. He isn't eating or drinking. He came from the potty and he has diarrhea and blood in his poop, which was more like mucus rather than poop. I took him back to see the dr and they gave him a steroid shot with vitamin k which she said should help with his appetite, as well as more antibiotics (it smells like tuna...ugg) and he refuses to have anything to do with anything as far as food. I have resorted to using the recommended hills a/d formula watered down and syringed into his mouth, but he hates it. I love my kitty so much can someone please help me. I feel like had i not taken him into the dr in the first place he would still be loving cuddling kitty.

Sick kitty? what can i do? Please help!?
I'm sorry your kitty isn't well. Squirting Pedialite (for fluids and electrolites) and AD into his mouth is a good idea.

Few of my cats will ever turn down "glop". Its worth a try:

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Hopefully he'll come around soon.

Blood in the stool can be from stress. Its good he's gone back to the vet.
Reply:well you can try whiskas makes a milk for cats or try some soft gravy cat foods or you can try meat flavored baby food warmed up just about 10 sec in the microwave would be tempting to him...good luck i hope he eats for you
Reply:His teeth must still hurt or he is traumatized by all his vet visits. But force feeding him is a good idea. With the syringe. Maybe a second opinion with a different vet? Usually though cats will eat when they are ready. WHat about canned food?
Reply:I feel for you--I have 4 cats and love them a ton. One of my cats had extreme dental problems, to the point that he had a full mouth extraction at 2 years of age. The thing is, a tooth infection can cause major problems elsewhere. If 3 more teeth were extracted he might have had trouble brewing already. Make sure you keep up with the antibiotics (not fun, I know). Cats hide illness/pain all too well. My cat had an abcessed tooth and I had no idea it was that bad until the vet took a look. Hopefully your cat's vet visit will prevent worse future problems.
Reply:You can try some tuna water. The water from the tuna cans, with some of the tuna mixed in really fine. It was the only thing my cat would touch after he got sick for two weeks.

The important thing is liquid, give Bach a place to hide, and other then try and get him to drink/eat a few times a day leave him be. Cats like to heal in private and are known to hide for weeks if they don't feel good.

Hope he feels better soon.
Reply:To feed him, try the following formula, which I have fed successfully to kittens and cats. It is nutrient dense, very digestible, as liquid as you would like it to be and provides liquid as well as solid nourishment.

In a cup of Lactaid, lactose-free milk, dissolve a tablespoon of Gerber's Baby Rice cereal. You may want to nuke the milk until it is just warm enough for the cereal to dissolve, just to lukewarm. Add one tablespoon of Gerber's Stage I baby food chicken, one raw egg yolk (no raw egg white - cats cannot digest it) and half of a human multivitamin/mineral tablet, dissolved. Buzz this in the blender until smooth, and feed him this. You may have to thin it a little with Lactaid to get it into the eyedropper.

When he begins to eat again, try to get some yogurt into him, a good yogurt that advertises itself as probiotic and has lots of different live cultures listed by name on the ingredients, to counteract the beneficial bacteria-killing effect of those antibiotics. And check his gums to see if they are inflamed, because a warm salt-water compress will be soothing if they are.

Just be very nurturing with him, attentive and gentle. It sounds as though you don't need to hear this.

And another thing. Check with your friends or call around to other vets in your town, especially a cat specialist, if there is one. II would think that in an older cat (he is not really "old" yet, but he's heading toward senior), a vet would want to stabilize him as quickly as possible to avoid any kind of spiral. And if he is not stabilizing, I would consider a second opinion. Call around. I do think a second opinion is in order.

I certainly hope your boy bounces back soon. The very best of luck to you.
Reply:Hi

Some antibiotics like clavamox are known to upset a cat;s stomch. Stop giving the antibiotics and seded what happens.

SAlso, have you touched around the area where the teeth were pulled to make sure there is no pain and nothing 'left'?

Have you tried tempting him with chicken, coldcuts, tuna, yougart, baby food no onion? Was he given pain meds?

The ad formula is not qulity but it is calorie intensive so is good for a cat not eating.Try pureying it in a blender with some water added.
Reply:You can certainly call and talk to a different vet at a different clinic about this, over the phone as a consultation. The cat should be eating again by now, after a week. I've had teeth pulled on some of mine and they only were down for 2 days.

The mucus is a big warning sign--something isn't right and it's not because he's not eating. A consult should give you a handle on this especially if you ask for a vet who specializes in cats. Some are more dog oriented, but a cat oriented one would be up on all the side issues more.

Keep up with the syringing, he needs some food in him. Offer him some strong smelling foods like Kentucky Fried Chicken with the skin and bones off, a lot of cats go for that. Or try a jar of meat baby food (just meat, no veggies), that tempts cats back into eating. If he's on clavamox, yes that can make some cats so nauseous to their stomach they don't want to eat--stop that antibiotic and ask for a different one.

He was hopefully on pain meds for the first three days?

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After having my wisdom tooth been extracted?

2009-08-02T22:10:00.003-07:00

I have recently had my second/other wisdom tooth taken out on Fri, The only problem is that after my operation I can not remember anything what the DR had said, after I had been through my 1st operation with my right side wisdom tooth taken out, it was not as bad as the second time. The only issue was all i can remember from my second operation is alot of blood when I had arrive home, so I had use the cotton what the DR had given me. to my surprised It was a lot from my 1st operation. the only problem is when arrive home I rested for a few hours then rinse my mouth, now after reading information on what to do and not to do - it was too late. so regards to dry socket I dont kow if i have ruin anything to heal my gums. now I have like a stinging pain where the wounds are, is this common? my face was swollen the next day after the operation but now it has been better and not so swollen, but still have this pain. am taken pain killers but like more info.

After having my wisdom tooth been extracted?
WE USUALLY SAY WAIT AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE RINSING, BUT JUST BECAUSE YOU DID, DOESN'T MEAN YOU'LL GET A DRY SOCKET. (sorry, I didn't realize it was all caps) Anyway, the stinging pain you're getting is from the incision and/or from the gum around the extration site. Rinse with warm salt water and take the pain meds. The stinging sensation can last up to a week or so.

good luck

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Has any one heard of Stockton Dental Group?

2009-08-02T22:10:00.002-07:00

Has any one heard of Dr Sean Hakimi Dds? He has an office in Stockton Roseville pediluma and they all go by the name dental group with the city in front. Stockton Dental Group as an example. I would never again go to this Office.The office is dirty and smells and the staff are unprofessional.My teeth were in pain the entire visit. My first visit was the absolute worst experience I have ever had at a dentist office. After waiting nearly an hour they sat me down in a dental seat that smelled really bad.Then it took 2 hours to to x-ray my teeth and tell me that I would need 10 teeth filled. I went to another dentist and found out that I had been lied to by Dr Sean Hakimi. He was attempting to get me to pay for unneeded fillings. I have reported them to the State Dental Commision and they are continuing to investigate. The investgator said that this was not the first complaint.

Has any one heard of Stockton Dental Group?
Wow! I haven't heard of them, but good job calling in a complaint about them, and good job getting a second opinion.

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Can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain ?

2009-08-02T22:10:00.001-07:00

I have a wisdom tooth that does not bother me at all but the ear on that side does. I get pain shooting in my ear. I have been to a ear dr. %26amp; he says there's nothing wrong with my ear. I went to the dentist the other day %26amp; asked if I could have to the tooth pulled out but he says it's fine %26amp; no need to do that. It has a lot of silver filling in it %26amp; I just don't think I need to keep it. I wear a lower partial %26amp; it has a clasp that holds on to that tooth so that's why he says I should keep the tooth. Couldn't they just add a fake tooth to the lower partial ?

Can a wisdom tooth cause ear pain ?
I just got three of my wisdom teeth pulled, and my dentist actually told me it would be better to get them all pulled cuz they may cause problems later on in life. I don't know about fake teeth, unless you wanna get a gold one or something, but if you have a clasp that's for a tooth, then you might wanna keep it. It's completely up to you though.
Reply:MOST LIKELY IT IS THE PARTIAL THAT IS CAUSING THE EAR PAIN. MAKE SURE IT FITS RIGHT. NO THEY NEED A TOOTH THERE TO HOLD THE PARTIAL. YOU COULD GET AN IMPLANT.
Reply:It can also be a sinus infection, most people don't even know they have a sinus infection unless they get a CT can for something else.

Try taking a Decongestant and increase fluids and chew gum and see if that helps if it is an infection though you may need an antibiotic.

If you do any type of natural health go to a health store and get some Lavender and put it on your forehead and on your cheek bones, you don't need a lot and it does smell really strong when you first put it on.
Reply:Why don't you just get the stupid tooth pulled, like the rest of us?!
Reply:Yes it can

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Addiction problem?

2009-08-02T22:10:00.000-07:00

March 20 2007 I relized I had a problem with pain pills and decided to quit. Since May 2007 I have not takin anything except vitamins. 2 weeks ago I had 2 teeth cut out because I was in a car wreck my dr gave me percocets. I wasnt going to take them but the pain became to much. Now I have relized I am pregnant so I threw the pills away and I again have that want and need and I am very scared.I cant make it go away and it is becoming overwhelming. Will this hurt my baby? I have not takin anything since I relized I was pregnant but I am very stressed and don't know what to do.

Addiction problem?
now that you are pregnant you do need to be careful what you are taking. i would check with your doctor about the affects on the baby. but as far as getting over the addiction. i have had friends in similar condtions. why dont you try a hobby. find something like maybe a song. or a book. or by hard candy. an everytime you feel the need to take the drug try your alternative. keep a strong mind and make sure you keep telling yourself that you can accomplish this. once you have the feeling you are becoming week then the addiction starts to take over. so when you crave eat candy. take a bath. do something calming. my friend started buying yoga tapes. try something like this. i hope this help you =]]
Reply:you already know the answer- addiction is a lame excuse.
Reply:Addiction problems can be removed when You read good and spiritual articles,walk,watch good programs on Television,listen good music,write your thoughts and keep busy in good activities.
Reply:Go see the doctor immediately! Withdrawls are dangerous even if you are not pregnet. There is help there, don't befraid to ask nor should you be ashamed to ask for help, you will be respected for getting help, this more of a common thing than you think. It don't take long for dependency on opiates to occur. heck, most athletes who have been injured has had this problem. Withdrawls include, sleeplessness, cramping, diarreah, labored breathing, some cases are fatal. But that is rare. I was once addicted too, and I got 7 minutes sleep in 3 days! I could hardly breathe and i was dizzy too. I had diareah 13 times within 1 hour without anything to eat. Thankfully, I didn't have a child to worry about. Good Luck. Just call the dock, make it an immediate consult so you don't have to wait! This is urgent!

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Left side of face doesnt move?

2009-08-02T22:09:00.002-07:00

My friend woke up the other day and the left side of his face is paralysed. He cant move his whole mouth when he smiles it looks like he's smirking. He cant blink his eye very well. Could this because of his wisdom teeth coming in or something else? He is going to the dr I'm just worried.

Left side of face doesnt move?
The only way to know for sure is to see a doctor, as soon as possible. This could be an urgent problem.

He could be having problems with his facial nerve. The facial nerve runs through both ears (middle ear) and each controls the muscles on one side of the face. If this nerve is pinched or inflamed, weakness or paralysis can occur.

I had ear surgery last year, and I woke up one morning and didn't understand why my right eye was watering badly. I was also unable to smile on one side of my face. Inflammation from the surgery was pressing on the nerve, since the facial nerve runs through the eardrum/middle ear, the site of my surgery. Today I am fine, and am fully healed from the surgery. During my research, I have learned that severe untreated ear infections can lead to this as well. There are other factors that can lead to problems with the facial nerve, so it is important to see a doctor right away. This can be very frightening, esp when it is of sudden onset. I wish him the best.
Reply:This is a sign of nerve damage. Whether it was done by his wisdom teeth or not, I don't know, but it needs to be taken care of ASAP to rule out a more serious condition such as stroke or multiple sclerosis.
Reply:aah! that's horrible! it must have something to do with the nerves. deff. make sure he sees a doctor.
Reply:Your friend might suffer from Bell's Palsy , which is an idiopathic condition and gets better most of the time byitself. Your friend needs prescriptions for prednisone and acyclovir from an MD. He also need s to excercise his face and use artificial eye drops.
Reply:Go to a docter fast.
Reply:id lay money its bell's palsy. he needs to see a doctor. its curable but dont waste time messing around with this.
Reply:He needs to see the doctor. it sounds like bell's palsy. Sometimes it just happens. With the help from a doctor he may improve over time. Have him ask the doctor about Botox injections. It helps with bell's palsy to regain some function. He needs to rub the area several times a day and seek medical care.

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Swallowed crest white strip!?

2009-08-02T22:09:00.001-07:00

last night i put my white strips on and i accidentely fell asleep and i work up about 4 hours later and i had swallowed the bottom one. how bad is it that i swallowed it? and how bad is it that they were on for that long? my teeth really hurt today. any ideas? should i go to the dr?

thanks

Swallowed crest white strip!?
If you read on the box it says not to swallow them. They can cut your intestines as they pass and caused a bad infection which can kill you.

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Reply:read the back of the box and see what it says about ingesting the strip. if it doesnt say anything then call ur dentist and ask (im sure ur not the first) and the reason ur teeth are sensitive today is bc u left it on for so long. the strips eat away at ur plaque and stains on teeth but starts to eat into the enamel when left on too long or used too frequently (ive done the last one) ur teeth will eventually become less sensitive or u just get used to it (not sure which happened for me) but they stopped hurting :)
Reply:LOL! Happened to me once, you'll be okay...You were probably chewing on it in your sleep, that's why your teeth hurt, it should be better in a few hours. If not, call your dentist...(he'll have heard this before) STILL lol!
Reply:I swallowed some gel from the Whitestrip. Is that okay?

Answer

There are no adverse effects from swallowing any gel from the Crest Whitestrips. While swallowing large amounts of gel could cause nausea and stomach irritation, the Crest Whitestrips contain a small amount of peroxide, which shouldn’t cause any irritation or nausea.

If you left it on too long, the sensitivity will probably go away.

Some people may experience tooth sensitivity or gum irritation when using whitening products - this is temporary and not harmful.

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Injured on job 5/05, still having problems, what are my legal rights? Employed by State government.?

2009-08-02T22:09:00.000-07:00

Injured on job 5/05, workman's comp has delayed again and again in securing timely treatment. I returned to work within a few of weeks with moderate discomfort. Had another bout of pain and treatment in 6/06. I took up yoga and religiously do my exercises, but find I am in pain whenever I do everyday chores such as mopping, vacuuming, raking leaves. As soon as I begin doing any type of physical labor, I am in misery with pain in my back/SI joint. I HATE THIS! I HATE TAKING PAIN MEDS! I have no one to do these chores for me. I want/need to be able to take care of myself and attend to my home maintenance. I am young, I need to paint my house! After 2 weeks of gritting my teeth and toughing out this last episode of pain, I called Dr. and was told they had an opening the next day, then when they realized I was a WC patient suddenly they could not see me for 2 weeks. Called WC, no help from them, same story. Help! I'm afraid I'll have to sell my house because I can't take care of it!

Injured on job 5/05, still having problems, what are my legal rights? Employed by State government.?
I completely sympathize with you. My daughter had back injury on the job and Workmen's comp dragged her treatment out so long because they have to approve everything that she now has permanent damage to her scyatic nerve that will never heal. She is in constant pain, can not work because her leg gives out on her a lot. The insurance comopanies are in control. Government backs them. She has filed social security disability and they are procrastinating. I feel for you because you cannot control the insurance comopany or our government.
Reply:You need to seek the advice of a lawyer in your area.

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Is my dad lying about his health I'm really worried he's going to fall over dead from a heart attack?

2009-08-02T22:08:00.002-07:00

My diabetic dad was recently diagnosed with an, and let me quote the DR, a HUGE enlarged heart, diverticulitis, and kidney stones. He's almost 62 and refuses to do anything about the enlarged heart. He passed the stone and I assume his diverticulitis problem has improved but I don't know about the heart because he's insisting the DR. said that he was fine now and released him and all of this was caused by dehydration...

I do know that he had been working outside in a drought and didn't drink much at the time of his diverticulitis attack. He also started to get the pain from the kidney stone at the same time. Which according to the DR was in the process of being passed. Thats when the DR discovered his hugely enlarged heart. He went back to the redimed dr not his regular dr who has been begging him for a chest xray forever but my dad refused. He told us that the redimed DR said he was fine now and it was all due to dehydration. Is this really possible or is he lying through his teeth?

Is my dad lying about his health I'm really worried he's going to fall over dead from a heart attack?
many people more often men, do not like dealing with doctors or health issues. sometimes its more comfortable for people to stay in denial about something then to face it. clearly your dad is not in the best of health and needs to be further examined. anything that deals with the heart is serious and should be taken seriously. i think him not dealing with it, is his way of coping and not getting anybody worried, when in reality it just makes people worry more. continue to encourage him to go. tell him you'll go with him and how important he is to you, so you want to keep him around as long as you can.

also you should google the medical issues that your father has and then give him the information to prove that you know that further steps with the doctor need to be taken
Reply:his stones and bowel troubles could easily have been caused by dehydration. One of the complications of diabetes is heart disease however. If his heart is enlarged, there is really nothing that can be done about it other than to try to control symptoms with medications, and if he doesn't want to take medications for this, that is his right.
Reply:You might want to go with him for his next doctor's visit %26amp; make a list of questions for the dr. My mother (may she RIP) kept it from me for a year that she had a stroke (good intentions...I was pregnant with my daughter). Then about 4 years after that I found out she had been diagnosed with Parkinson's for 2 years without informing me....parents try to protect us no matter what or how old we are. So....if you want to be informed....go go go with him.
Reply:I don't know that he's lying through his teeth, but he's most definitely in denial. Because he's passed through this mini crisis, with the kidney stone passing, he's convinced himself that he's okay and doesn't need to seek further treatment.

My own father had an episode of diverticulitis, and it is a chronic condition (not fatal, but painful). There are certain foods that your father should not eat in order to avoid the inflammation in his colon that causes an attack. I believe one of the foods is nuts (and I know that my hard headed father likes to snack on them).

Now as to the enlarged heart, I'm sure that your dad'll need to see a cardiologist. If they're wanting him to get a chest x-ray, they are concerned. Your dad's just not trying to hear that, is all.

I think you should very politely (and insistently) make and accompany your dad to his next apppointment, and tell the doctor your concerns. Your father will probably get pissed off, but kind of too bad. You aren't saying he's incompetent, you're just showing your concern.

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How to get over medical trauma?

2009-08-02T22:08:00.001-07:00

4 weeks ago, i had a cervical biopsy. The dr.s all said i would experience lil pinch of pain after lil bleeding for a day or 2 with brown discharge from medicine they use to stop the bleeding for about two weeks. When i had my biopsy there was severe pain so bad that i pushed off the stirrups, grab the sides and started crying. After the biopsy, i had severe pain in my stomach and private area for 3 days and mild moderate pain for 5 days. Brown discharge lasted 2 weeks. Brown discharge stopped i start my cycle and all the pain came back. My cycle has not stopped and it’s been 2 and a half weeks and the dr. said that’s normal because my birth control is ending.

I have my results back from the biopsy and i have pre-cancerous cells on my cervix’s and need laser treatment surgery. The Drs said i need to get it done within the next 2 months.

now here my problem, I now i need the surgery but i am terrified of going back to a ob/gyn and getting back on the table, ever since the biopsy. Since the biopsy i cry every time i think or talk about it, even know as i write I’m crying. I had a meeting with the dr. who supervised the biopsy on Monday the 8 and he apologized and said it wasn't trying to hurt me on purpose. While he apologized and explain my results, i just sat there frozen clutching a notebook and grinding my teeth. I could not talk and i felt like i was being suffocated my mother had talk for me eventually i started talking but few words. After the dr. left and it was just me, my mom and the delegate i just bust out crying i could hold it no more. I start to talk to her and tell her how i felt about what happen. one thing that bothered me about that conversation is the fact my mother and HR rep both said I was sensitive, like I was blowing the hole thing out proportion, and I need get some counseling to get pass this. I agree with the counseling suggestion, and my mother think it her fault cause she sheltered me, that why I’m so sensitive about this.

i told them the reason i m so upset about this is I’m 23 and one man seen me naked or touch me and 2 women, and that was my mom and obgyn dr., and that 1 time 2 months prior to the biopsy. then i trusted the dr. to take care of me be truthful and not to hurt me and he did the opposite caused me pain and lied about the pain and didn't give me nothing for it. Now i can’t stop crying, i gave up on life i had and just go to work, church, and home. I even thought and tried to kill myself in the beginning. I have an overwhelming feeling of pain sorrow and anger that i can't stop or control.

now I’m asking what can i do? I’ve talk to the dr. and my mother and a couple other people about this and i still have those feelings and I’m scared.

Lawyers and law student: do think I have a good case

Everyone else: how do I get pass this and get the help I need

How to get over medical trauma?
You poor, little thing. Dr.s can be real a**es. I am so sorry you were treated this way. For some reason, women are told that cervical biopsies are not painful. True-they are excrutiating! One trick is to take a naproxen or ibuprophen before the biopsy. It does lessen the pain. However, if the results were correct, you will have surgery, not another biopsy, and with the surgery you will be anesthetized. I would not go back to that doctor. Honestly, I don't know why men become OB/GYN's anyway. Can you imagine a woman being a penis doctor??!! It doesn't make sense.

If you are just off of your birth control pills, then your periods will be bad for a few months. (I generally don't believe in taking a lot of medicine, but 2 ibuprophens before the period pain starts, and then every 6 hours for a day or 2, will help til you get back to normal.) Birth control pills are bad for your body, and they are just beginning to see what all the side effects are. One side-effect is STD's, because if a woman is on birth control she doesn't make the guy wear a condom. If the guy doesn't wear a condom the woman ends up with papilloma virus, which, you guessed it, causes cervical cancer. My advice, stay off birth control, never let a guy have sex with you unless he wears a condom with spermacide on it, and find a compassionate woman OB/GYN to give you a pap test and a second opinion. (I was misdiagnosed and had a horrible surgery worse than laser for nothing.)

I hope you will breath deeply, and be strong, and do the right thing and take care of yourself. You are young yet--maybe you will be one of the ones to change this crappy society that treats women so roughly and disrespectfully. We need strong women to change things around. God bless you, young lady. I hope you heal inside and out, and don't ever let anyone tell you how you feel. You have a right to be treated honestly and respectfully. My best wishes to you-
Reply:To all of you thank you so very much for you blessings advice word of encouragement and word of comfort. I do appreciate it. God bless all of you. Report It

Reply:Yes, see a lawyer and get a 2nd opinion as to what happened.
Reply:I'm so sorry about your pain and fear. I don't know what to tell you about that. I completly understand. One thing I would suggest is that you try to find a female doctor. It might be easier for you to have someone who knows how you feel.
Reply:of course you can get pass this. I highly recommed going to a psychologist specialized in cases like yours. Also, you don't have to stick with the doctor you have, I'm sure you can find a good doctor that will not lie to you, but also remember that they go by what they know and not everyone is equal, which means that the body of everyone could respond differently to certain medical procedures.

Good luck and I hope you get better!
Reply:I AM SO, SO SORRY YOU WENT THROUGH THIS. THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED PAIN. IF I REMEMBER WITH MY MOM, THEY GAVE HER A NOVOCAINE SHOT.

I UNDERSTAND YOU FEEL VIOLATED, LIED TO, AND NOT SUPPORTED BY ANYONE AROUND YOU. MY SUGGESTION IS TO FIND A DIFFERENT OB TO GO TO. IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO GET ANOTHER OPINION. THEY CAN LOOK AT YOUR RESULTS FROM THE FIRST TEST. YOU SEEM VERY YOUNG TO HAVE THIS AS AN ISSUE BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT CANCER., OR PRE-CANCER HAS NO AGE LIMIT ON IT.

DONT GO BACK TO THAT DOCTOR IF YOU DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE. I KNOW WHEN MY MOM HAD THE LASER IT WAS DONE IN THE HOSPITAL AS AN OUTPATIENT.

YOU ALSO HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MEDICAL BOARD AND FIND OUT IF THIS GUY HAS ANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST HIM.

LEASE CHECK INTO AND GET A SECOND OPINION. ASK QUESTIONS, CAN YOU BE PUT TO SLEEP? CAN THEY GIVE YOU A TRANQUILIZER? WILL THEY NUMB THE CERVIX? AND ANYTHING ELSE, ANYTHING, THAT COMES TO YOUR MIND. IT IS YOUR BODY AND YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, NOT THE DOCTOR. YOU DECIDE, WHO, WHEN AND HOW YOU ARE TO BE HANDLED. AS FOR BEING SENSITIVE, DUH! DONT THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU REALIZE YOU ARE SCARED TO DEATH? YOU NEED A SUPPORT SYSTEM NOT PEOPLE TRYING TO CONVINCE YOU IS NOT A BIG DEAL.

GOOD LUCK AND EMAIL ME IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANYWAY. I HAVE BEEN IN THE FIELD FOR OVER 15 YEARS. E.M.T., INSURANCE, ALL KINDS OF STUFF.

BEST OF LUCK, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Reply:Pray for healing. God is still working miracles. I had Bareatric surgery in 2005, my body shut down and would not heal. I went through a number of surgery's. my doctor put me into two comas and it was very hard for me to come out of them. finally I went into a coma own my own, I saw a bright light and a voice said not yet Maria you have not done my work. I was finally released from the hospital after spending months at a time to be sent to a nursing home where my body would have time to heal. after 30 months of being on pain medication I was addicted. I had a seize in July of this year, went into the hospital for a week, than went to a mental health hospital because they thought I was on drugs. after three days the doctor believed me that it wasn't street drugs but pain medication. I was released only if I would move with my son and his family. To make a long story God allowed these things to happen to bring me closer to him.If it wasn't for God being on my side I would have been dead. Things happen and sometime it's not for us to understand.
Reply:It's not unusual for doctors to minimize the amount of pain they cause at times, so I don't think your pain is "imaginary" or exaggerated. I STILL hate PAP tests, and I've had several. I just can't seem to get used to that dang steel speculum.

May I make a couple of suggestions? First, I think you should seek short-term counseling to work through your traumatic experience. And it WAS traumatic!!! Second, you need to find another doctor to continue your treatment. Be sure to tell your (new) doctor about your previous experience, and find out how he plans to minimize your discomfort. If he won't discuss these things with you, he or she is not the right doctor for you.

Finally, please stop thinking like a victim. Doctors are not gods. We are the consumers; they provide a service. If that service is unsatisfactory, you have the right, as a consumer, to take your business elsewhere. Doctors need our business to maintain their practices--not the other way around.
Reply:Well, you're very young to have pre-cancerous cells on your cervix and from my medical knowledge as a RN, there are risk factors for this young age that you should do a google search on and read about, so you don't end up with it again after your surgery. Which I encourage you to get the surgery because if you don't, you will end up with full-fledged cervical cancer which there is no cure if it spreads. You are lucky the doctor caught it early and it seems to me this is where your head should be....grateful the doctor found it and is able to save your life! And besides, a brown discharge for two weeks is not abnormal. Nothing you wrote is abnormal.

As far as you having a legal case, you don't. For what? Because your doctor thought you wouldn't experience pain? Most people don't in this type of biopsy, but when you tense up and come into surgery with the anxiety and fear you demonstrate now, you will experience a self-fulfilling prophecy. Pain is subjective, but pain is exacerbated by uncontrolled emotional reactions to the biopsy and the fact a doctor looked at your private parts. Trust me, the doctor see's tons of private parts and I doubt yours mean anything to him as well. It's his job. But as far as you looking to sue, you should be ashamed of yourself. Sorry, but I am tired of people who come to the doctor thinking they are entitled to no pain from medical procedures and expect such guarantees. Many times the doctor goes by experience and depending upon his or her experiences with patients, you might have been the ONLY patient he's ever had that HAS expressed an exorbant amount of pain from that procedure. You won't find a lawyer anywhere who will tell you that you have a legal cause to sue someone based on what you just wrote. Its patients like you that make me want to quit the medical field. Here we are working long hours, putting up with babies who whine over an injection when all the time they are screaming for pain medication! Who expect a doctor and a nurse to wave a majic wand and poof! You are well with no pain involved. Get over it and grow up.
Reply:Lesson one , If youare a woman , you are going to have to expect some discomfort or pain with nearly anything that is done down there. It was probably made worse because you were afraid and overwhelmed with the news that "all is not right" I don't think that this doctor probably meant to cause you pain. You need to gather your medical records together and go see a female OB/Gyn who is not associated with this doctors group. You would probably feel more comfortable using a female and your crying and "giving up on life" are red flags for depression. Since you do not feel comfortable with this physician, I would get another opinion, weigh the options and see a psychiatrist who can help you with your anger and depression issues. This is not something to feel ashamed about. The only shame will be in not taking charge of your own life and getting the help that you need .
Reply:wow.....

well ask that counselor about some possible therapists/ psychologists/ pyschiatrists. i would recommend seeing both, psychologist and psychiatrist because therapy and medicine work great together. when they treat the right thing of course i'm not saying take any drug or do any type of therapy. you have to find what works best for you.

if you're in college ask a person in the psychology department about your symptons. they should be able to determine what has happened to you.

you say you go to church. i'm catholic and they say suicide is a sin so keep that in mind and also would God want you to give up on life because of a medical procdure gone wrong?

by the way try praying about this and speaking with a priest or religous person who works for the church. they too can also help find some therapy/ medicine for you.

also keep in mind this is not going to go away real fast. any major traume done to ANY person will take some time to deal with.

as for a legal case, i'm not a lawyer and i just started my career in law but i do know if the doctor has a prior history of doing something like this then there is a good chance you can sue him/ her.

hope i was of help and i'll pray for you.
Reply:Hi there, I'm so sorry about how this has affected you. I had the same biopsy and remember saying to the doctor after...you didn't prepare me for how this was going to feel, but I just got over it.

I think you hit the nail on the head when you spoke about the privacy issue and trust.

I don't think seeing a lawyer will help you in this. I think that talking to a psychologist might. Or, hypnotic healing where the psycholigist puts you into a light state of hypnosis and helps to determine why you felt such intense pain and can't get past this.

I'm not trying to insult you on this, infact when I had an ovarian cyst I did the exact same treatment I am suggesting for you and it worked. I saw the hypnotic healer (psychologist) and she did a healing through hypnosis, after we discussed her findings and she was able to discuss with me why I manifested this cyst in the first place. (Amazingly, the cyst burst hours later without needing any surgery)

I have not suffered this problem again.

There are many times in our lives that we create more pain than is necessary, based on something that happened in our past, or a belief we have and aren't even aware of. This might be one of those times. However, whatever the cause, you will need to correct the issue at hand and your fear is not in any way protecting you so it is up to you to work your way through it, whatever method will work for you.
Reply:I think you need to put things in perspective in this situation. Compare it to mine for example. I HAVE invasive cervical cancer stage II. I have to have radiation, chemotherapy and a radical hysterectomy at age 33. I can never have any more children (I have 1 son) and...I could die.

Feel better? Instead of dwelling on the negative experience be thankful that you do not have cancer!!!!!!!!

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Not happy after braces!!!?

2009-08-02T22:08:00.000-07:00

OK- so when i first got braces 2 years and 3 months ago...i had pretty crooked bottom teeth, and VERY slight problems up top, one crooked tooth that was slanted to the left.

So now 2 years and 3 months later, my bottom teeth look okay-(i guess i don't care about them that much since you can't see them as much) %26amp; My top teeth are straight, but just-not that great. The crooked tooth IS much better, but still slanted to the left, and when i asked about this, he said he "overcorrected it" bc teeth typically move back. But if he really overcorrected it- it would be slanted to the RIGHT. am i right??? So i left thinking- he's the dr. with the big credentials.

That time i went i had a chain, which he recently took off, but now in between that visit and the "braces off" visit to come, i've noticed an ever so slight gap btwn my 2 front teeth. Most ppl wouldn't see, but i could immediatly tell after looking in the mirror. i've had a bad experience with him and want my braces off as soon a

Not happy after braces!!!?
How about going to another dentist for a second opinion. Then you my know what to do

Good luck

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What can I do to fix this situation?

2009-07-31T01:15:00.002-07:00

What can I do to fix this situation?

2009-07-31T01:15:00.001-07:00

I need to get a job to impove the quality of life for my self and my growing family. The problem is that no matter were I go and how many applications I fill out I never get a call back. I know what the problem is but I can't fix it. I am 24 years old, I do have my HSD, but I weight only 95lbs, have acne and really bad teeth. I live in a small town that has a big Meth problem. Everyone who meets me assumes that I am on Meth also. I don't know why I am only 95lbs I eat well and have been working with my Dr. but I can not gain any weight nor can he figure out why. My teeth are a result of drug use, just not mine. When I was growing up my parents had a big drug problem and was too bussy doing there thing to make sure that I brushed my teeth. Since I was 18 I was told that I needed to get all my top teeth pulled and get dentures. I have got all the teeth I can pulled, all but the front 6, so the dentist can do the mold (3 out of the six are either broken off to the gum or

What can I do to fix this situation?
Wow, your situation has made me sad. Someone who is actually trying to work and make the world a better place...Anyways, when my sisters car broke down, her church pulled together and got her car fixed ($1500.). So, if you attend church, you might want to address your problem to your pastor and see if you can get some help. Good luck to you!

Drink Ensure!! Lots of vitamins and protiens! I know it sounds nasty but I have seriously underweight friends who started drinking it 2x daily and they are gaining healthy weight and their skin doesnt look "pasty" anymore.
Reply:Oh I am so sorry I havn't even meet you and I beleave you can do this. Don't worry about your weight just eat healthy.and the rest don't worry about right now. your weight is more important.
Reply:There are dental schools throughout the nation. They get to practice on you while they learn. You can get your teeth fixed by them, probably for free. There are also free dental clinics - you just have to find one. It may require some driving a long distance but it will be worth it for you. Good luck.
Reply:What about cutting down on expenses? Sometimes we take the

expensive options without thinking. Do you smoke? It might be the time to quit. Do you dine out? You can have the same meal at home for 1/3 the cost. If you drink alcohol, it is much cheaper to drink at home.Do you have a car and is it absolutely necessary for your job etc.? Can you make do with public transport for a year? Do you buy heavily advertised brands when house brands are often as good, and half the price? Do you buy processed cereals for $5 when a bag of oats((house brand)costs

$1.50 and makes a delicious porridge? Do you always buy new clothes? St. VIncent, Salvation Army, Goodwill "Op shops" have nearly new(and sometimes new) clothing at 1/5 the price? Cheaper cuts of meat may have to be cooked longer, but they are just as nutritious. You don't have to drink expensive soft drinks; make your own fresh lemonade. If you buy soft drinks, try the house brands. Shop for markdowns at the supermarket, just before closing time or at the end of the week: find out when new stock comes in: that's when they often mark down the old stock.
Reply:If you have Medicaid, your dentures will be paid for. All the dental office has to do is send in a pre-treatment estimate with a copy of your xrays........

Best of luck to you~

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What can I do to fix this situation?

2009-07-31T01:15:00.000-07:00

What can I do to fix this situation?

2009-07-31T01:14:00.003-07:00

I need to get a job to impove the quality of life for my self and my growing family. The problem is that no matter were I go and how many applications I fill out I never get a call back. I know what the problem is but I can't fix it. I am 24 years old, I do have my HSD, but I weight only 95lbs, have acne and really bad teeth. I live in a small town that has a big Meth problem. Everyone who meets me assumes that I am on Meth also. I don't know why I am only 95lbs I eat well and have been working with my Dr. but I can not gain any weight nor can he figure out why. My teeth are a result of drug use, just not mine. When I was growing up my parents had a big drug problem and was too bussy doing there thing to make sure that I brushed my teeth. Since I was 18 I was told that I needed to get all my top teeth pulled and get dentures. I have got all the teeth I can pulled, all but the front 6, so the dentist can do the mold (3 out of the six are either broken off to the gum or

What can I do to fix this situation?
Check with your local colleges or Techs and see if any offer dental programs that teach hygenists and dentists. The usually offer programs for free or very little that allows their students to learn to do the work.

Good luck!
Reply:Maybe sell avon. Heck, most places do drug testing so I don't know why they wouldn't at least consider you. Try a factory or something where your appearance doesn't matter as much.
Reply:My grandfather (bless him) does not have very good higene (sp?). He has a job at an onion plant. Work there and in a month (how long do you need?) you will be able to earn the money, and fix your mouth, that's what my mom did. Good luck.
Reply:As far as the denist.I live in Nashville Tn.We have one named Matthew Walker and he goes per income.If you can't get it all fixed do one at a time.Does your husband job offer dental insurance.
Reply:Try to find a dentist in your area, or a surrounding city that goes by income. Or, also, some dentists will work out payment options! See if they'll agree to $50/month, then when you get a job and get on your feet, maybe send $75. Something like that could help out tremendously. A lot of our local dentists take payments.
Reply:I would do everything I could to make myself look clean and neat. Be sure you spell things right, have good references and apply for jobs that you are able to perform.

Good Luck. Keep trying.

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Problem with retainers. HELP please.?

2009-07-31T01:14:00.002-07:00

ok so a few years ago i had braces.

and then once those came off i got retainers.

well my dr. only required two visits one during the first year after i got my braces off and the one at the end of the first year of having my braces off and he said goodbye.

it has been about 3 years since then and my wisdom teeth are starting to grow in and my teeth have had suttle changes. well my top retainer does not fit anymore. and i do not want my teeth to get messed up again.

what should i do??

do you think i should call the orthodontist and get a new retainer made? if so about how much do you think a top retainer would cost? (i know it would vary from dr. to dr. but just the general idea)

thanks.

Problem with retainers. HELP please.?
You need to see an oral surgeon and have those wisdom teeth removed, they can throw your whole bite off, especially if there is not enough room for them to come in. Then see your orthodontist and he can adjust your retainer or make a new one

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Gettting a physical?

2009-07-31T01:14:00.001-07:00

A 92 year old man goes to the doctor for a physical. After a thorough exam by the Dr. he is pronounced OK for a man 92 years old. The man then asks; "What about my sperm count?" The Dr. looks around and says "You're 92, does it really matter?" The Old Guy gets agitated and says again, louder, What about my sperm count? So the Dr. goes to his desk takes out a specimen cup and gives it to the man. He tells the man "Go home and do your thing and bring me a sample, and we'll check it! The next day the man returns to the Dr.’s office with an empty jar! The Dr. asks what happened and the man says: Well, I went into the bathroom at home and I tried for a while with my right hand, and then I tried with my left hand, and then my wife came in and she tried with both her hands, and then with her teeth in, and then with her teeth out... and neither one of us could get the lid off the jar!

Gettting a physical?
pmsl very funny hun . have an ikkle star xx
Reply:Hahahaha good one :)
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Reply:hehehehehehe! Hilarious!! lolz

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10 month old still sick?

2009-07-31T01:14:00.000-07:00

Ok my 10 month old is still sick...

He went to the Dr. on the 18th only had a runny nose (no fever) Dr. said that he had an ear infection, he gave him ammoxicillian and he took it for 7 days and then he got a fever.

I took him back to the Dr. the 26th and the Dr. gave him Omnicef. He was on Motrin and Tylenol altranated all day yesterday his last dose was at 11:30pm. His temp has been normal all day until now 12:55pm, now he is at 100.0, I dont understand what could be causing this. I have taken him to the Dr. twice and called them once yesterday, the nurse said that her kids have had fever for 5 days, but I just am very anxious as you all can tell. Please some advise....

He doesn't want to eat, only very little formula and he has a runny nose, and does have some teeth coming in but they have already broken through...he has a total of 10 teeth.

10 month old still sick?
Having a sick little one is no fun at all. My daughter just started getting sick the day before yesterday and I'm taking her to the doctor right now.

If you're uncomfortable with your childs' fever, I know I would be, I would definately take him back to the doctor ... ignore the secertary, she's not the doctor.

In the meantime you can try baths to ease any discomfort. 100F is considered a low grade fever ... so continue to administer the tylenol %26amp; motrin.

What I can tell you is that the fact he does have a fever is good, because its' his body fighting the infection ... when the body temperature increases it helps the white blood cells multiply. So, don't go running to the emergancy room just yet. If it spikes up to 104-105, than its' time for a trip to ER.

Good luck and I hope he feels better soon.
Reply:Could be cutting some molars, keep alternating the motrin %26amp; tylenol. Try giving him popcicles, jello, bananas, stuff like that.
Reply:You should try giving your baby some pedilyte popcicles!! I could most definately be his teeth that are giving him the fever so continue to give him the medicine!! Try spatted his body(Head, arms) with a cool towel for the temperature. If you already give him juices give him a nice cold glass!! I was told when my son had fevers to give him lots of cold things!! It helps trust me!!!
Reply:Your little guy sounds very similar to mine always sick either the medicine didn't work or he would get an allergic reaction to it. He will be fine just give him some time to get over it good luck and sounds like your doing a good job.

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Dental issues?

2009-07-31T01:13:00.003-07:00

i know this isnt in the right section and im sorry. i posted it in the DENTAL section and got no answers. so im posting here since i post on this section a lot

i went to the dentist a while back and found out i hada very large hole in one of my back teeth. i could look in a mirror and see it and the dr said i needed a root canal which was almost $1000. i didnt have the money so ive been saving. well, the last few days that tooth has been hurting, and i havent thought much of it, till just now. i went in the bathroom and looked at it and my gums around that tooth have apparently came up thru that hole and the gum part is BLACK! whats wrong with it?! ive never even heard of anything like this before.

Dental issues?
Sounds like a abcess tooth with a infection, I would go to the doctors or hospital and they will give you a anti-biotic for it because that can make you sick if you get a bad infection there.
Reply:Sounds like an infection has set.
Reply:you need to ring your dentist and tell him/her what you have just seen and have been feeling and ask them if you can pay them off as you don't have the money right now and its kind of an emergency and you can make frequent payments good luck
Reply:go to your dentist..... for him/her to look at it, cause if it's infection you'll need that to be cleared up (they'll give you an antibiotic) before they can do anything else, while there ask if you can do some kinda payment plan and give them what you already have saved down, if not look for a new dentist and explain the situation...
Reply:Sounds like a gum disease.One of my moms friends got it.You need to get it fixed quick.Doesn't your dentist do payments?Most do.If it gets really bad though I think you should go to the hospital and get it taken put there and then you for sure can do payments.

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Dental gums?

2009-07-31T01:13:00.002-07:00

i went to the dentist a while back and found out i hada very large hole in one of my back teeth. i could look in a mirror and see it and the dr said i needed a root canal which was almost $1000. i didnt have the money so ive been saving. well, the last few days that tooth has been hurting, and i havent thought much of it, till just now. i went in the bathroom and looked at it and my gums around that tooth have apparently came up thru that hole and the gum part is BLACK! whats wrong with it?! ive never even heard of anything like this before.

Dental gums?
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Reply:Sometimes if you leave the hole there the gum will start to grow thru it. Maybe you just need to get it extracted its cheaper than a root canal if you low on funds. Good luck
Reply:Try to contact your city's local dental society or contact the American Dental Association. They may be able to refer you to a dentist that charges sliding scale.

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Dentist in 2 weeks?

2009-07-31T01:13:00.001-07:00

i have a terrible toothache and cannot afford the dentist for 2 more weeks. then i am going to have the tooth pulled. my question is.. it has decayed so far down that half the tooth is missing...every 6 months or so it hurts terribly for 3 or 4 days then the pain dissapears. I finally have an appt in 2 weeks to get it removed but there is no way before then i can affprd it. it is hurting so bad now, should i take antibiotics? how do i no if i have an infection? i have some ammoxixillin.. wil that work untill i can get to dr?

also, how wil he pull the tooth since only part of it is left?

Dentist in 2 weeks?
For immediate pain relief, put some anbesol on it (a topical anesthetic). You'll have to re-apply it often. Also, rinse with warm salt water (1 tsp. per 6 oz warm water) four or five times a day. This will help with any infection. Yes, go ahead and take the ammoxicillin, it will help before you can see the Dentist. Also, take some advil, which will work better than tylenol. You'll know you have an infection if you have extreme pain and the area has puss or is swollen/red. If the infection is isolated in the roots, it may not show any outward signs. As far as him pulling a partial tooth, it shouldn't be a problem. Is an oral surgeon going to do it? They are usually better equipped to remove partial teeth but a real competent regular Dentist should be able to do it. It's weakened now so fracture is always a possibility when not removing a whole tooth. If it fractures when he grabs it and tries to pull it, he may refer you to an oral surgeon because it will have to be cut out as opposed to just pulled out. In that case, you might end up with a stitch or two. Hope this helps! Good luck.

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Why would he need this test.......?

2009-07-31T01:13:00.000-07:00

A 85 year old man went to the Dr.’s office to get a sperm count.The Dr. gave him a jar and said,” Take this jar home and and bring back a semen sample tomorrow .”

The next day the old man reappeared at the Dr.’s office and give him the jar, which was as clean and empty as on the previous day . The Dr. asked what happened and the old man explained…

” Well Dr. it’s like this - first I tried with my right hand but nothing then I tried with my left hand but still nothing.

Then I asked my wife for help , she tried with her right hand and then with left hand but still nothing. then she tried with her mouth first with teeth in and then teeth out .But still nothing.We even called up Arleen, the lady next door and she tried too. First with her both hands then with her armpit and she even tried squeezen’ it between her knees,but still nothing.”

The Dr. was shocked ,”you asked your neighbor?” The Old man replied ” Yep, and no matter what we tried ,we still could not get the jar open”

HAHA what were you thinking???

Why would he need this test.......?
HaHa! Now this was a good one! Was worth 10 stars!
Reply:No, not to me. Kind of didn't make sense in some parts (like the armpit part and the neighbor part).
Reply:That is hilarious, great one mate! Star to you!
Reply:Funny. Star for you

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5 month old decreased appetite?

2009-07-31T01:12:00.002-07:00

My 5 1/2 month old son weighs 18.5 pounds. He normally takes 4 to 6 ounces of formula at a time for a total of 30 or so ounces a day. In the last couple of days his appetite has decreased to fighting to get 4 ounces down and a total of around 20. He has two bottom teeth and can'tfeel any new ones. He has a Dr. Appt Monday but in the meantime should I be concerned? He is making wet diapers and drooling so I don't believe he is dehydrated.

5 month old decreased appetite?
my baby will be 5months in 3 days. she loses her appetite after her shots. remember when they are teething babies get upset tummies among other things. those things affect their appetite. good for you for making an apt just to be sure. good luck ☻
Reply:He is teething ! dont push him to drink just make sure he is not dehydrated
Reply:Just teething im sure but its always best to have him checked out. Maybe try giving him cereal or solid foods now? check the formula hasnt been changed ie new taste. has he pooped ok if he hasnt pooped then he wont have space for more food....

remember teething is continuous and if he got the bottom 2 then the top 2 probably arent far behind. Try homeopathic teething talets. They are amazing

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PLEASE HELP?!! my bf's infection from a tooth is swelling up and turning blue!!!?

2009-07-31T01:12:00.001-07:00

He has no insurance, has gotten antibiotics from a dr. seen from the emergency room, but can't even take the tooth out until the swelling goes away but since just the pain started 6 days ago, its come out to a big ball in his mouth with blue on it and he and i cant really afford another dr. visit because we have bills to pay and he is also working two jobs and doesn't really have time to see another dr. anyone out there who is a dentist or has dental experience similar to mine, and what we can do to help get the swelling down by bying something from the store or doing something at home?! PLEASE HELP AND ANSWER ASAP!?!?!?

PLEASE HELP?!! my bf's infection from a tooth is swelling up and turning blue!!!?
Contact your local dental society. Every state has one. Request the names of dentists and organizations that provide free, low-cost and sliding scale fee dental services. It is likely that a local school of dentistry will be on the list. Some counties and cities have dental societies. You may be able to find the society in your search engine. If you don't know where it is, contact the American Dental Association. Your boyfriend does not have to suffer.
Reply:see a dentist. i just wanna scream "UGHHHHHH!" i feel sorry for him i just wanna punch something. not you or him. i just want humans not to be injured.

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I wrote this. What do you think it tells about me?

2009-07-31T01:12:00.000-07:00

The Union Aerospace Corporation is the largest corporate entity in existence originally focused on weapon and defiance contracts but new ventures have expanded into Biological research space exploration and other scientific endeavors with unlimited funds and the ability to engage in research out side of moral and legal obligations the UAC has the most advanced technology ever conceived…

With this said the story could start. It goes like this…a young man by the name of Jeffrey Nadole applied for a job as a security guard in Delta Labs for the UAC he got the job a week later and had to take a shuttle to UAC’S city on Mars on March 7 2145 wile he was on board he over heard two men talking to each other he heard “I’m sick and tired of running damage control every time he makes a mess” “ya…you’re the control and if that fails I’m the damage” “if that’s what it takes Betruger is going to start doing things are way” come to find out that was Coinsures Elliot Swan and his body guard a few hours latter he got off the shuttle and checked in at the security check point and was checked for alcohol guns and any disease he passed and checked in at reception were he was given a PDA (Personal Data Assistant) and a pistol after that he reported to Sergeant Kelly Were he was given his objective which was to find a missing scientist that was last seen in delta labs so Jeffery went off looking for the scientist when he came to the the Delta Labs main processing center he found a young chine’s gentlemen he seemed quite fumbled and worried Jeffery asked what was wrong the chine’s gentlemen pressed the play button on the T.V. there was when Jeffery entered DOOM the T.V. showed people screaming, dying, security shooting at monsters, and radios cracking then evil laughing filled the room Sergeant Kelly came over the radio “Were under attack by an unknown life form everybody forward to their last known R.P… Jeffery heard some familiar voices he thought trying to think where he heard the voices before then it clicked Coinsures Elliot Swann “Dang it DR. Betruger why this” “well the UAC doesn’t want to listen to me so they can suffer by the way I like their screams” now Jeffery knew he was behind this the door opened some one shot, Jeffery drew his gun and shot back the zombie fell back dead Jeffery examined the body it was all cold except for the fresh warm blood Jeffery hoped to eventually meet up with Coinsures Elliot Swan Jeffery walked out of the room as he walked down the hall someone jumped out of a room he shot it skimmed Jeffery’s neck as Jeffery grabbed his neck he shot the zombie strait in the throat he fell dead in his tracks Jeffery crawled over to the dead body and looked at his gun he chuckled and said no wonder it’s a dang shotgun he picked it up reloaded it and put the pistol in his holster soon he came to a half dead Security Guard he was bleeding all over and was trying to say something Jeffrey crouched down next to him after awhile he figured out what he was trying to say he was trying to say “keep going leave me here try to kill DR. Betruger there are a lot of unnatural things in this whole UAC center remember DR. Betruger NEED’S to be DEAD” “ok I’ll make sure sir’’ “the name is Stephan” then he coughed and died Jeffery stood up and saw a gray eight eyed creature it screamed in a very high pitch tone it threw a plasma ball Jeffery ducked and shot the creature twice with the shotgun the creature fell dead and to Jeffery’s surprise the body disintegrated into red ashes Jeffery checked the Security Guard’s body again to make sure that he didn’t just faint but he was dead Jeffery continued down the hall of blood and dead scientist Jeffery new it was a long way home he came back to reception blood was every were on the wall’s on the desk’s on the floor and on the ceiling Jeffery threw up it also smelt as bad as it looked he took the service elevator up to the Administration office when he got out of the elevator he heard Swann’s voice again he was on the digital phone talking to DR. Betruger again “I’m telling you DR. this is out of control the UAC is taking over this operation” “Operation is that what their calling it now and its not out of control Swann you are you and your buddy will be taking care of nothing understand” “yes DR. I believe I do understand” then he heard his body guards voice “ok time for plan B” then one of the doors in front of him opened some one shot he shot back and continued walking to the door another one of the plasma creature’s came out of an office it had blood on its face Jeffery shot it twice again it’s body disintegrated like before after a day of blood violence and screams of the helpless people DR. Betruger came over Jeffery’s radio he said “Jeffery you are slowly but surely getting On my nerves but soon you shall die and your soul will go strait to hell like the others before Jeffery had a chance to respond he was off the radio Jeffery walked around a corner he saw a dead body

Laying next to a PDA he picked it up he took the memory stick out of it and put it in his it downloaded it was Duncan Mathews his PDA flashed security clearance updated he found a locked office

He pressed the enter button on the key pad screen of the locked door it said in proper security clearance people listed on file Alex Nodar and Duncan Mathews so he scanned the PDA the door opened the office was perfectly clean while the rest of the Administration floor was all blood and dead people he was thinking about hiding in the office and locking the door but he had direct orders that he had to obey then again all he had to do was shoot his radio so Sergeant Kelly couldn’t contact him and that would make Kelly think he’s dead but Jeffery would prefer if he could stay in contact not just with Kelly but with anyone still alive so he left the office he walked down a long hall of blood and hell he came to a platform were he could look down stairs threw glass he looked down were he saw Elliot trying to access a control station on a computer Jeffery shot his gun a few times to get their attention but the glass was sound proof so Jeffery ran down stairs shot the lock out on the door to the control station ran down the hall ran threw the door that said control station but Elliot and his body guard were gone still Jeffery was alone on Mars Jeffery was about to go insane and pull his hair out until he bled to death but Jeffery felt there was still hope in his life so he wouldn’t give up yet at least not write know he thought for a wile what if he sent a message over his PDA to Elliot he wondered if he would get it or not but it was worth try so he took out his PDA and typed the message then pressed send right as he put his PDA down he saw a small squad of marines running he shouted they stopped and ran over to him one took out a needle and injected it into his neck every thing went blank when he woke up he was surrounded by fire and those plasma creature’s when he looked up he saw a man in brown pant’s a white dress shirt and a white lab coat he said “its about time we meet up face to face I am DR. Betruger now that we Know each other I can personally send you to hell” right as he was about to order the plasma creatures to kill him a loud high pitch shock wave pierced threw the room then it glowed green for a few seconds when Jeffery looked up again he saw Elliot standing next to his body guard his body guard had a grin on his face as his odd looking gun smoked then they turned away and walked down the hall Jeffery was extremely happy for some reason and not just because he survived probably because he knew that Elliot Swann was a good person then he noticed that DR. Betruger was gone not dead but just not there all the creatures that were around him disintegrated like they usually did Jeffery was hoping that Elliot Swann was waiting for him on the upstairs platform but as he ran around the corner of the stairs he saw a plasma creature eating a dead persons body it stood up blood dripping down its face peaces of the persons face were stuck in between his teeth Jeffery almost got sick he was right about to shoot it right when it threw a plasma ball it hit right in front of Jeffery it knocked a metal floor tile off the floor it bounced up and knocked the gun out of his hands he grabbed the pistol out of his holster he lade off 12 shots then the creature finally died he dropped the clip out there were no bullets left Jeffery reloaded the gun then picked up the shot gun and continued running towards the stairs he came to the stairs he ran as fast as he could up them he made it just in time to see a person walk around the corner he ran around the corner he saw the person but it wasn’t Elliot but the person didn’t look evil but nether did the small squad that injected him but Jeffery was willing to take the chance he said “hey you” the person jumped he started to tremble he had blood all over his shirt but it wasn’t his blood he said “please don’t hurt me I tried to save him but he was beyond help he was as good as dead when I found him” “found who” “Elliot” “Elliot who” “Elliot ehhhh Elliot Tonkins” “not Elliot Swann” “no not him I wish it was those two UAC operatives don’t give a dang about any body” they care about me they just saved me back there” “they did” “ya why don’t we stick together” “sounds good” they walked down a long hallway of dead people and people that were beyond help then sergeant Kelly came over the radio saying there was some unidentified growth taking over the base he came to a door that was locked it had another PDA security lock the guy that he was with said it was the door to alpha labs 1 that’s were Jeffery needed to go all the other doors just led around the administrators office he walked up a set of stairs he saw something that looked like a giant worm crawling around the area he shot it the bullets went threw it but the skin just covered the holes back up he walked around it he saw a room with a PDA in it he walked over to it and put the memory card into his as soon as he was done a bunch of plasma creatures surrounded him one swatted at the person with him he went flying into the wall and died instantly Jeffery a little angry started shooting randomly then suddenly the room filled with evil laughter over the announcement speakers even though Jeffery was in extraordinary pain that just gave him the endurance to fight threw but when he was finished Jeffery collapsed to the floor in pain and agony from all the fighting he noticed that he was holding his neck from were the bullet skimmed him so he crawled over to a dead persons body and ripped a piece of his lab coat off with a scalpel he found in his lab coat he rapt the cloth around his neck then before he knew it he was asleep about 12 hours later he woke up he felt completely better except for a slight headache and a few bruises on his as arms and legs so he stood up and walked to the door that said delta

Labs on it and scanned his PDA the door opened there was another reception area a little fancier than the one in Mars City the lights weir flickering on and off the door out of reception was locked Jeffery walked over to the desk computer he heard some groaning around the corner Jeffery walked over around the corner a zombie came out with a wrench and had some of his intestines hanging out Jeffery shot him once with the shotgun he went flying backwards into the wall Jeffery walked back over to the computer there was a icon that said delta labs security access he clicked on that the door panel turned green and said general access Jeffery walked threw the door a plasma creature walked around the corner it screamed Jeffery shot but there was no loud bang just a small click he ran back to the reception and crouched under the desk and fumbled with the box of bullets in his pocket finally he was able to reload his gun in time after his gun was reloaded he stood up and shot twice the creature flew off the desk Jeffery stood up in terror and walked back to the hallway to find nothing except blood and dead scientist Jeffery walked into the room that said BETRUGERS MAIN OFFICE there was a computer sitting on a large metal desk it had all the names of the workers on it and there was a check next to the ones that were dead. Jeffery shot the computer suddenly evil laughter filled the room Jeffery was going to go insane!! He was stuck in a base on mars and for all he new he was the only one alive if he had DR. Betruger in front of him helpless he would be sure that he would be getting a taste of his own medicine he would be laying on the floor gasping for air and mercy but Jeffery new that this would never happen if he just stood around dreaming in fact he would probably end up dead like all the others Jeffery would have to work if he wanted anything at all to happen he decided to find a working administrator computer and see what Betruger was interested in most and then he would find what room that was in and see if he was there. Jeffery walked to the admissions office and looked for the computer room Jeffery tried to find one that wasn’t shot out or wasn’t covered in blood he eventually came to a computer that was still plugged in but was lying on the ground it was already logged in so he checked out Betrugers files and noticed that he spent most of his time in the portal test lab and that he was becoming more strict about when people could come in and cutting peoples hours back and even firing people for no reason. Jeffery thought this was strange even if this man was a lunatic

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This is something i've ben working on...what do you think of it. (easy 10pts)?

2009-07-31T01:11:00.003-07:00

The Union Aerospace Corporation is the largest corporate entity in existence originally focused on weapon and defiance contracts but new ventures have expanded into Biological research space exploration and other scientific endeavors with unlimited funds and the ability to engage in research out side of moral and legal obligations the UAC has the most advanced technology ever conceived…

With this said the story could start. It goes like this…a young man by the name of Jeffrey Nadole applied for a job as a security guard in Delta Labs for the UAC he got the job a week later and had to take a shuttle to UAC’S city on Mars on March 7 2145 wile he was on board he over heard two men talking to each other he heard “I’m sick and tired of running damage control every time he makes a mess” “ya…you’re the control and if that fails I’m the damage” “if that’s what it takes Betruger is going to start doing things are way” come to find out that was Coinsures Elliot Swan and his body guard a few hours latter he got off the shuttle and checked in at the security check point and was checked for alcohol guns and any disease he passed and checked in at reception were he was given a PDA (Personal Data Assistant) and a pistol after that he reported to Sergeant Kelly Were he was given his objective which was to find a missing scientist that was last seen in delta labs so Jeffery went off looking for the scientist when he came to the the Delta Labs main processing center he found a young chine’s gentlemen he seemed quite fumbled and worried Jeffery asked what was wrong the chine’s gentlemen pressed the play button on the T.V. there was when Jeffery entered DOOM the T.V. showed people screaming, dying, security shooting at monsters, and radios cracking then evil laughing filled the room Sergeant Kelly came over the radio “Were under attack by an unknown life form everybody forward to their last known R.P… Jeffery heard some familiar voices he thought trying to think where he heard the voices before then it clicked Coinsures Elliot Swann “Dang it DR. Betruger why this” “well the UAC doesn’t want to listen to me so they can suffer by the way I like their screams” now Jeffery knew he was behind this the door opened some one shot, Jeffery drew his gun and shot back the zombie fell back dead Jeffery examined the body it was all cold except for the fresh warm blood Jeffery hoped to eventually meet up with Coinsures Elliot Swan Jeffery walked out of the room as he walked down the hall someone jumped out of a room he shot it skimmed Jeffery’s neck as Jeffery grabbed his neck he shot the zombie strait in the throat he fell dead in his tracks Jeffery crawled over to the dead body and looked at his gun he chuckled and said no wonder it’s a dang shotgun he picked it up reloaded it and put the pistol in his holster soon he came to a half dead Security Guard he was bleeding all over and was trying to say something Jeffrey crouched down next to him after awhile he figured out what he was trying to say he was trying to say “keep going leave me here try to kill DR. Betruger there are a lot of unnatural things in this whole UAC center remember DR. Betruger NEED’S to be DEAD” “ok I’ll make sure sir’’ “the name is Stephan” then he coughed and died Jeffery stood up and saw a gray eight eyed creature it screamed in a very high pitch tone it threw a plasma ball Jeffery ducked and shot the creature twice with the shotgun the creature fell dead and to Jeffery’s surprise the body disintegrated into red ashes Jeffery checked the Security Guard’s body again to make sure that he didn’t just faint but he was dead Jeffery continued down the hall of blood and dead scientist Jeffery new it was a long way home he came back to reception blood was every were on the wall’s on the desk’s on the floor and on the ceiling Jeffery threw up it also smelt as bad as it looked he took the service elevator up to the Administration office when he got out of the elevator he heard Swann’s voice again he was on the digital phone talking to DR. Betruger again “I’m telling you DR. this is out of control the UAC is taking over this operation” “Operation is that what their calling it now and its not out of control Swann you are you and your buddy will be taking care of nothing understand” “yes DR. I believe I do understand” then he heard his body guards voice “ok time for plan B” then one of the doors in front of him opened some one shot he shot back and continued walking to the door another one of the plasma creature’s came out of an office it had blood on its face Jeffery shot it twice again it’s body disintegrated like before after a day of blood violence and screams of the helpless people DR. Betruger came over Jeffery’s radio he said “Jeffery you are slowly but surely getting On my nerves but soon you shall die and your soul will go strait to hell like the others before Jeffery had a chance to respond he was off the radio Jeffery walked around a corner he saw a dead body

Laying next to a PDA he picked it up he took the memory stick out of it and put it in his it downloaded it was Duncan Mathews his PDA flashed security clearance updated he found a locked office

He pressed the enter button on the key pad screen of the locked door it said in proper security clearance people listed on file Alex Nodar and Duncan Mathews so he scanned the PDA the door opened the office was perfectly clean while the rest of the Administration floor was all blood and dead people he was thinking about hiding in the office and locking the door but he had direct orders that he had to obey then again all he had to do was shoot his radio so Sergeant Kelly couldn’t contact him and that would make Kelly think he’s dead but Jeffery would prefer if he could stay in contact not just with Kelly but with anyone still alive so he left the office he walked down a long hall of blood and hell he came to a platform were he could look down stairs threw glass he looked down were he saw Elliot trying to access a control station on a computer Jeffery shot his gun a few times to get their attention but the glass was sound proof so Jeffery ran down stairs shot the lock out on the door to the control station ran down the hall ran threw the door that said control station but Elliot and his body guard were gone still Jeffery was alone on Mars Jeffery was about to go insane and pull his hair out until he bled to death but Jeffery felt there was still hope in his life so he wouldn’t give up yet at least not write know he thought for a wile what if he sent a message over his PDA to Elliot he wondered if he would get it or not but it was worth try so he took out his PDA and typed the message then pressed send right as he put his PDA down he saw a small squad of marines running he shouted they stopped and ran over to him one took out a needle and injected it into his neck every thing went blank when he woke up he was surrounded by fire and those plasma creature’s when he looked up he saw a man in brown pant’s a white dress shirt and a white lab coat he said “its about time we meet up face to face I am DR. Betruger now that we Know each other I can personally send you to hell” right as he was about to order the plasma creatures to kill him a loud high pitch shock wave pierced threw the room then it glowed green for a few seconds when Jeffery looked up again he saw Elliot standing next to his body guard his body guard had a grin on his face as his odd looking gun smoked then they turned away and walked down the hall Jeffery was extremely happy for some reason and not just because he survived probably because he knew that Elliot Swann was a good person then he noticed that DR. Betruger was gone not dead but just not there all the creatures that were around him disintegrated like they usually did Jeffery was hoping that Elliot Swann was waiting for him on the upstairs platform but as he ran around the corner of the stairs he saw a plasma creature eating a dead persons body it stood up blood dripping down its face peaces of the persons face were stuck in between his teeth Jeffery almost got sick he was right about to shoot it right when it threw a plasma ball it hit right in front of Jeffery it knocked a metal floor tile off the floor it bounced up and knocked the gun out of his hands he grabbed the pistol out of his holster he lade off 12 shots then the creature finally died he dropped the clip out there were no bullets left Jeffery reloaded the gun then picked up the shot gun and continued running towards the stairs he came to the stairs he ran as fast as he could up them he made it just in time to see a person walk around the corner he ran around the corner he saw the person but it wasn’t Elliot but the person didn’t look evil but nether did the small squad that injected him but Jeffery was willing to take the chance he said “hey you” the person jumped he started to tremble he had blood all over his shirt but it wasn’t his blood he said “please don’t hurt me I tried to save him but he was beyond help he was as good as dead when I found him” “found who” “Elliot” “Elliot who” “Elliot ehhhh Elliot Tonkins” “not Elliot Swann” “no not him I wish it was those two UAC operatives don’t give a dang about any body” they care about me they just saved me back there” “they did” “ya why don’t we stick together” “sounds good” they walked down a long hallway of dead people and people that were beyond help then sergeant Kelly came over the radio saying there was some unidentified growth taking over the base he came to a door that was locked it had another PDA security lock the guy that he was with said it was the door to alpha labs 1 that’s were Jeffery needed to go all the other doors just led around the administrators office he walked up a set of stairs he saw something that looked like a giant worm crawling around the area he shot it the bullets went threw it but the skin just covered the holes back up he walked around it he saw a room with a PDA in it he walked over to it and put the memory card into his as soon as he was done a bunch of plasma creatures surrounded him one swatted at the person with him he went flying into the wall and died instantly Jeffery a little angry started shooting randomly then suddenly the room filled with evil laughter over the announcement speakers even though Jeffery was in extraordinary pain that just gave him the endurance to fight threw but when he was finished Jeffery collapsed to the floor in pain and agony from all the fighting he noticed that he was holding his neck from were the bullet skimmed him so he crawled over to a dead persons body and ripped a piece of his lab coat off with a scalpel he found in his lab coat he rapt the cloth around his neck then before he knew it he was asleep about 12 hours later he woke up he felt completely better except for a slight headache and a few bruises on his as arms and legs so he stood up and walked to the door that said delta

Labs on it and scanned his PDA the door opened there was another reception area a little fancier than the one in Mars City the lights weir flickering on and off the door out of reception was locked Jeffery walked over to the desk computer he heard some groaning around the corner Jeffery walked over around the corner a zombie came out with a wrench and had some of his intestines hanging out Jeffery shot him once with the shotgun he went flying backwards into the wall Jeffery walked back over to the computer there was a icon that said delta labs security access he clicked on that the door panel turned green and said general access Jeffery walked threw the door a plasma creature walked around the corner it screamed Jeffery shot but there was no loud bang just a small click he ran back to the reception and crouched under the desk and fumbled with the box of bullets in his pocket finally he was able to reload his gun in time after his gun was reloaded he stood up and shot twice the creature flew off the desk Jeffery stood up in terror and walked back to the hallway to find nothing except blood and dead scientist Jeffery walked into the room that said BETRUGERS MAIN OFFICE there was a computer sitting on a large metal desk it had all the names of the workers on it and there was a check next to the ones that were dead. Jeffery shot the computer suddenly evil laughter filled the room Jeffery was going to go insane!! He was stuck in a base on mars and for all he new he was the only one alive if he had DR. Betruger in front of him helpless he would be sure that he would be getting a taste of his own medicine he would be laying on the floor gasping for air and mercy but Jeffery new that this would never happen if he just stood around dreaming in fact he would probably end up dead like all the others Jeffery would have to work if he wanted anything at all to happen he decided to find a working administrator computer and see what Betruger was interested in most and then he would find what room that was in and see if he was there. Jeffery walked to the admissions office and looked for the computer room Jeffery tried to find one that wasn’t shot out or wasn’t covered in blood he eventually came to a computer that was still plugged in but was lying on the ground it was already logged in so he checked out Betrugers files and noticed that he spent most of his time in the portal test lab and that he was becoming more strict about when people could come in and cutting peoples hours back and even firing people for no reason. Jeffery thought this was strange even if this man was a lunatic

This is something i've ben working on...what do you think of it. (easy 10pts)?
Your first sentence really dragged me in. So I took the time to read the whole thing. I felt that it was really descriptive and filled with imagery. I really enjoyed it.
Reply:wow thats long
Reply:Um excuse me....Easy 10 points ?
Reply:Wow Mars you say lol, I like the Plasma balls..
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2009-07-31T01:11:00.002-07:00

dose this sound good so far? its based on doom 3

The Union Aerospace Corporation is the largest corporate entity in existence originally focused on weapon and defiance contracts but new ventures have expanded into Biological research space exploration and other scientific endeavors with unlimited funds and the ability to engage in research out side of moral and legal obligations the UAC has the most advanced technology ever conceived…

With this said the story could start. It goes like this…a young man by the name of Jeffrey Nadole applied for a job as a security guard in Delta Labs for the UAC he got the job a week later and had to take a shuttle to UAC’S city on Mars on March 7 2145 wile he was on board he over heard two men talking to each other he heard “I’m sick and tired of running damage control every time he makes a mess” “ya…you’re the control and if that fails I’m the damage” “if that’s what it takes Betruger is going to start doing things are way” come to find out that was Coinsures Elliot Swan and his body guard a few hours latter he got off the shuttle and checked in at the security check point and was checked for alcohol guns and any disease he passed and checked in at reception were he was given a PDA (Personal Data Assistant) and a pistol after that he reported to Sergeant Kelly Were he was given his objective which was to find a missing scientist that was last seen in delta labs so Jeffery went off looking for the scientist when he came to the the Delta Labs main processing center he found a young chine’s gentlemen he seemed quite fumbled and worried Jeffery asked what was wrong the chine’s gentlemen pressed the play button on the T.V. there was when Jeffery entered DOOM the T.V. showed people screaming, dying, security shooting at monsters, and radios cracking then evil laughing filled the room Sergeant Kelly came over the radio “Were under attack by an unknown life form everybody forward to their last known R.P… Jeffery heard some familiar voices he thought trying to think where he heard the voices before then it clicked Coinsures Elliot Swann “Dang it DR. Betruger why this” “well the UAC doesn’t want to listen to me so they can suffer by the way I like their screams” now Jeffery knew he was behind this the door opened some one shot, Jeffery drew his gun and shot back the zombie fell back dead Jeffery examined the body it was all cold except for the fresh warm blood Jeffery hoped to eventually meet up with Coinsures Elliot Swan Jeffery walked out of the room as he walked down the hall someone jumped out of a room he shot it skimmed Jeffery’s neck as Jeffery grabbed his neck he shot the zombie strait in the throat he fell dead in his tracks Jeffery crawled over to the dead body and looked at his gun he chuckled and said no wonder it’s a dang shotgun he picked it up reloaded it and put the pistol in his holster soon he came to a half dead Security Guard he was bleeding all over and was trying to say something Jeffrey crouched down next to him after awhile he figured out what he was trying to say he was trying to say “keep going leave me here try to kill DR. Betruger there are a lot of unnatural things in this whole UAC center remember DR. Betruger NEED’S to be DEAD” “ok I’ll make sure sir’’ “the name is Stephan” then he coughed and died Jeffery stood up and saw a gray eight eyed creature it screamed in a very high pitch tone it threw a plasma ball Jeffery ducked and shot the creature twice with the shotgun the creature fell dead and to Jeffery’s surprise the body disintegrated into red ashes Jeffery checked the Security Guard’s body again to make sure that he didn’t just faint but he was dead Jeffery continued down the hall of blood and dead scientist Jeffery new it was a long way home he came back to reception blood was every were on the wall’s on the desk’s on the floor and on the ceiling Jeffery threw up it also smelt as bad as it looked he took the service elevator up to the Administration office when he got out of the elevator he heard Swann’s voice again he was on the digital phone talking to DR. Betruger again “I’m telling you DR. this is out of control the UAC is taking over this operation” “Operation is that what their calling it now and its not out of control Swann you are you and your buddy will be taking care of nothing understand” “yes DR. I believe I do understand” then he heard his body guards voice “ok time for plan B” then one of the doors in front of him opened some one shot he shot back and continued walking to the door another one of the plasma creature’s came out of an office it had blood on its face Jeffery shot it twice again it’s body disintegrated like before after a day of blood violence and screams of the helpless people DR. Betruger came over Jeffery’s radio he said “Jeffery you are slowly but surely getting On my nerves but soon you shall die and your soul will go strait to hell like the others before Jeffery had a chance to respond he was off the radio Jeffery walked around a corner he saw a dead body

Laying next to a PDA he picked it up he took the memory stick out of it and put it in his it downloaded it was Duncan Mathews his PDA flashed security clearance updated he found a locked office

He pressed the enter button on the key pad screen of the locked door it said in proper security clearance people listed on file Alex Nodar and Duncan Mathews so he scanned the PDA the door opened the office was perfectly clean while the rest of the Administration floor was all blood and dead people he was thinking about hiding in the office and locking the door but he had direct orders that he had to obey then again all he had to do was shoot his radio so Sergeant Kelly couldn’t contact him and that would make Kelly think he’s dead but Jeffery would prefer if he could stay in contact not just with Kelly but with anyone still alive so he left the office he walked down a long hall of blood and hell he came to a platform were he could look down stairs threw glass he looked down were he saw Elliot trying to access a control station on a computer Jeffery shot his gun a few times to get their attention but the glass was sound proof so Jeffery ran down stairs shot the lock out on the door to the control station ran down the hall ran threw the door that said control station but Elliot and his body guard were gone still Jeffery was alone on Mars Jeffery was about to go insane and pull his hair out until he bled to death but Jeffery felt there was still hope in his life so he wouldn’t give up yet at least not write know he thought for a wile what if he sent a message over his PDA to Elliot he wondered if he would get it or not but it was worth try so he took out his PDA and typed the message then pressed send right as he put his PDA down he saw a small squad of marines running he shouted they stopped and ran over to him one took out a needle and injected it into his neck every thing went blank when he woke up he was surrounded by fire and those plasma creature’s when he looked up he saw a man in brown pant’s a white dress shirt and a white lab coat he said “its about time we meet up face to face I am DR. Betruger now that we Know each other I can personally send you to hell” right as he was about to order the plasma creatures to kill him a loud high pitch shock wave pierced threw the room then it glowed green for a few seconds when Jeffery looked up again he saw Elliot standing next to his body guard his body guard had a grin on his face as his odd looking gun smoked then they turned away and walked down the hall Jeffery was extremely happy for some reason and not just because he survived probably because he knew that Elliot Swann was a good person then he noticed that DR. Betruger was gone not dead but just not there all the creatures that were around him disintegrated like they usually did Jeffery was hoping that Elliot Swann was waiting for him on the upstairs platform but as he ran around the corner of the stairs he saw a plasma creature eating a dead persons body it stood up blood dripping down its face peaces of the persons face were stuck in between his teeth Jeffery almost got sick he was right about to shoot it right when it threw a plasma ball it hit right in front of Jeffery it knocked a metal floor tile off the floor it bounced up and knocked the gun out of his hands he grabbed the pistol out of his holster he lade off 12 shots then the creature finally died he dropped the clip out there were no bullets left Jeffery reloaded the gun then picked up the shot gun and continued running towards the stairs he came to the stairs he ran as fast as he could up them he made it just in time to see a person walk around the corner he ran around the corner he saw the person but it wasn’t Elliot but the person didn’t look evil but nether did the small squad that injected him but Jeffery was willing to take the chance he said “hey you” the person jumped he started to tremble he had blood all over his shirt but it wasn’t his blood he said “please don’t hurt me I tried to save him but he was beyond help he was as good as dead when I found him” “found who” “Elliot” “Elliot who” “Elliot ehhhh Elliot Tonkins” “not Elliot Swann” “no not him I wish it was those two UAC operatives don’t give a dang about any body” they care about me they just saved me back there” “they did” “ya why don’t we stick together” “sounds good” they walked down a long hallway of dead people and people that were beyond help then sergeant Kelly came over the radio saying there was some unidentified growth taking over the base he came to a door that was locked it had another PDA security lock the guy that he was with said it was the door to alpha labs 1 that’s were Jeffery needed to go all the other doors just led around the administrators office he walked up a set of stairs he saw something that looked like a giant worm crawling around the area he shot it the bullets went threw it but the skin just covered the holes back up he walked around it he saw a room with a PDA in it he walked over to it and put the memory card into his as soon as he was done a bunch of plasma creatures surrounded him one swatted at the person with him he went flying into the wall and died instantly Jeffery a little angry started shooting randomly then suddenly the room filled with evil laughter over the announcement speakers even though Jeffery was in extraordinary pain that just gave him the endurance to fight threw but when he was finished Jeffery collapsed to the floor in pain and agony from all the fighting he noticed that he was holding his neck from were the bullet skimmed him so he crawled over to a dead persons body and ripped a piece of his lab coat off with a scalpel he found in his lab coat he rapt the cloth around his neck then before he knew it he was asleep about 12 hours later he woke up he felt completely better except for a slight headache and a few bruises on his as arms and legs so he stood up and walked to the door that said delta

Labs on it and scanned his PDA the door opened there was another reception area a little fancier than the one in Mars City the lights weir flickering on and off the door out of reception was locked Jeffery walked over to the desk computer he heard some groaning around the corner Jeffery walked over around the corner a zombie came out with a wrench and had some of his intestines hanging out Jeffery shot him once with the shotgun he went flying backwards into the wall Jeffery walked back over to the computer there was a icon that said delta labs security access he clicked on that the door panel turned green and said general access Jeffery walked threw the door a plasma creature walked around the corner it screamed Jeffery shot but there was no loud bang just a small click he ran back to the reception and crouched under the desk and fumbled with the box of bullets in his pocket finally he was able to reload his gun in time after his gun was reloaded he stood up and shot twice the creature flew off the desk Jeffery stood up in terror and walked back to the hallway to find nothing except blood and dead scientist Jeffery walked into the room that said BETRUGERS MAIN OFFICE there was a computer sitting on a large metal desk it had all the names of the workers on it and there was a check next to the ones that were dead. Jeffery shot the computer suddenly evil laughter filled the room Jeffery was going to go insane!! He was stuck in a base on mars and for all he new he was the only one alive if he had DR. Betruger in front of him helpless he would be sure that he would be getting a taste of his own medicine he would be laying on the floor gasping for air and mercy but Jeffery new that this would never happen if he just stood around dreaming in fact he would probably end up dead like all the others Jeffery would have to work if he wanted anything at all to happen he decided to find a working administrator computer and see what Betruger was interested in most and then he would find what room that was in and see if he was there. Jeffery walked to the admissions office and looked for the computer room Jeffery tried to find one that wasn’t shot out or wasn’t covered in blood he eventually came to a computer that was still plugged in but was lying on the ground it was already logged in so he checked out Betrugers files and noticed that he spent most of his time in the portal test lab and that he was becoming more strict about when people could come in and cutting peoples hours back and even firing people for no reason. Jeffery thought this was strange even if this man was a lunatic

Most important question yet!?
You should write Sci-Fi novels.

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Dental work...?

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I am getting 2 crowns and after my first appointment (about 7 hours later) I got a horrible sore throat and ear infection on the same side as the teeth that are being worked on. I went to my dr and he put me on Ceftin. I did not tell him about the crowns because I did not think the two occurances were related. Are they?? I am still not feeling well after starting the antibiotic. Thanks for any help.

Dental work...?
YOU MIGHT BE ALLERGIC TO THE METAL OF THE CROWNS OF THIS MAY JUST BE PURELY COINCIDENTAL.
Reply:I don't think it is an allergy to the the crown (read excerpt below), even if it is, you would have different symptoms.... maybe you could go to a different doctor and tell them about the crown this time. Whatever you have is likely just resistant to the Ceftin or it has not had time to work.

I know of no situation in which a person has exhibited an allergic sensitivity to all-porcelain restorations. Porcelain consists of metal oxides which are fused into glass. Since dental glass is formulated to be insoluble in water (or any fluid that can safely enter the mouth), the metallic molecules are not biologically available to interact with the patient's immune system.

On the other hand, it is possible to be allergic to nearly any metallic dental alloy. Even gold can prove to be an allergen occasionally, but since it does not dissolve in oral fluids under most circumstances allergy to gold is very rare (on the order of 1 in a million). Porcelain cannot be adhered to pure gold, and gold, by itself is too soft to be of practical use as a framework under porcelain. Thus, other alloys must be used under porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations. Gold is frequently used as a major component of these alloys in order to reduce the amount of base metal. High gold content metals used in the fabrication of Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are often called "porcelain-fused-to-gold" restorations.

The metal most likely to cause allergic sensitivity is nickel. This is especially true of women, since most women wear jewelry, and inexpensive jewelry is often made with nickel. This sensitizes the wearer to this metal. Labs generally offer four choices of alloy to the dentist: gold, high noble, noble and non precious. Noble metals contain a high percentage of palladium, which tends to be hypoallergenic (generally does not cause allergic reaction). Some non precious alloys contain nickel while all the other classifications do not. Very few dentists prescribe nickel containing alloys for use under metal to porcelain crowns. Very few labs even stock alloys that contain nickel for this purpose. As a consequence, we find that very few patients suffer from allergies to dental alloys.

Nickel is used in the formulation of stainless steel which is used to make prefabricated stainless steel crowns. Stainless steel crowns are used on decayed baby teeth. However, the stainless steel in these temporary crowns is quite hard and insoluble, and the nickel used in its formulation appears to be unavailable for allergic reactions.

An allergic reaction to dental alloys tends to develop over the course of several years and appears as a red (or magenta), inflamed line in the gums around the margins of the restoration. The allergic reaction stays localized in the gums. Upon rare occasion, the patient may experience a localized lichenoid reaction. Systemic effects are unknown (ie. a reaction to dental alloy does not make people sick or cause cancer, or any generalized illness).

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Anyone seen these facts?

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Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33.

The dollar symbol ($) is a U combined with an S (U.S.)

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

The Statue of Liberty's tablet is two feet thick.

There are two credit cards for every person in the United States.

The slogan on New Hampshire license plates is 'Live Free or Die'. These license plates are manufactured by prisoners in the state prison in Concord.

The straw was probably invented by Egyptian brewers to taste in-process beer without removing the fermenting ingredients which floated on the top of the container.

David Prowse, was the guy in the Darth Vader suit in Star Wars. He spoke all of Vader's lines, and didn't know that he was going to be dubbed over by James Earl Jones until he saw the screening of the movie.

The United States government keeps its supply of silver at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY

There are only thirteen blimps in the world.

Nine of the thirteen blimps are in the United States.

The existing biggest blimp is the Fuji Film blimp.

Naugahyde, plastic "leather" was created in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

The Swiss flag is square.

The word 'pound' is abbreviated 'lb.' after the constellation 'libra' because it means 'pound' in Latin, and also 'scales'. The abbreviation for the British Pound Sterling comes from the same source: it is an 'L' for Libra/Lb. with a stroke through it to indicate abbreviation.

Sames goes for the Italian lira which uses the same abbreviation ('lira' coming from 'libra'). So British currency (before it went metric) was always quoted as "pounds/shillings/pence", abbreviated "L/s/d" (libra/solidus/denarius).

The three largest land-owners in England are the Queen, the Church of England and Trinity College, Cambridge.

The monastic hours are matins, lauds, prime, tierce, sext, nones, vespers and compline.

If you come from Manchester, you are a Mancunian.

No animal, once frozen solid (i.e., water solidifies and turns to ice) survives when thawed, because the ice crystals formed inside cells would break open the cell membranes. However there are certain frogs that can survive the experience of being frozen. These frogs make special proteins which prevent the formation of ice (or at least keep the crystals from becoming very large), so that they actually never freeze even though their body temperature is below zero Celsius. The water in them remains liquid: a phenomenon known as 'supercooling.' If you disturb one of these frogs (just touching them even), the water in them quickly freezes solid and they die.

The white part of your fingernail is called the lunula.

Madrid is the only European capital city not situated on a river.

The name for fungal remains found in coal is sclerotinite.

The Boston University Bridge (on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts) is the only place in the world where a boat can sail under a train driving under a car driving under an airplane.

Emus cannot walk backwards.

It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that the King James Version of the Bible was written. In Psalms 46, the 46th word from the first word is shake and the 46th word from the last word is spear.

The shopping mall in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada has the largest water clock in North America.

Both writer Edgar Allen Poe and LSD advocate Timothy Leary were kicked out of West Point.

The word posh, which denotes luxurious rooms or accomodations, originated when ticket agents in England marked the tickets of travelers going by ship to the Orient. Since there was no air conditioning in those days, it was always better to have a cabin on the shady side of the ship as it passed through the Mediterranean and Suez area. Since the sun is in the south, those with money paid extra to get cabin's on the left, or port, traveling to the Asia, and on the right, or starboard, when returning to Europe. Hence their tickets were marked with the initials for Port Outbound Starboard Homebound, or POSH.

The top layer of a wedding cake, known as the groom's cake, traditionally is a fruit cake. That way it will save until the first anniversery.

The German Kaiser Wilhelm II had a withered arm and often hid the fact by posing with his hand resting on a sword, or by holding gloves.

The forward pass was created by the football team at Saint Louis University.

In every show that Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt (The Fantasticks) wrote, there is at least one song about rain.

A kind of tortoise in the Galapagos Islands has an upturned shell at its neck so it can reach its head up to eat cactus branches.

The only city whose name can be spelled completely with vowels is Aiea, Hawaii, located approximately twelve miles west of Honolulu.

Parthenogenesis is the term used to describe the process by which certain animals are able to reproduce themselves in successive female generations without intervention of a male of the species. At least one species of lizard is known to do so.

Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.

The word "Checkmate" in chess comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat", which means "the king is dead".

The ship, the Queen Elizabeth 2, should always be written as QE2. QEII is the actual queen.

"Quisling" is the only word in the English language to start with "quis."

All of the cobble stones that used to line the streets in New York were originally weighting stones put in the hulls of Belgian ships to keep an even keel.

Nepal is the only country without a rectangular flag (it looks like two pennants glued on on top of the other)

Libya has the only flag which is all one color with no writing or decoration on it

The only borough of New York City that isn't an island (or part of an island) is the Bronx.

The 1957 Milwaukee Braves were the first baseball team to win the World Series after being relocated.

The tune for the "A-B-C" song is the same as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

When a coffee seed is planted, it takes five years to yield it's first consumable fruit.

The common goldfish is the only animal that can see both infra-red and ultra-violet light.

Linn's Stamp News is the world's largest weekly newspaper for stamp collectors.

Tennessee is bordered by more states than any other. The eight states are Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

Des Moines has the highest per capita Jello consumption in the U.S

The Western-most point in the contiguous United States is Cape Alava, Washington.

There are only three animals with blue tongues, the Black Bear, the Chow Chow dog and the blue-tongued lizard.

The first fossilized specimen of Austalopithecus afarenisis was named Lucy after the palentologists' favorite song, Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds, by the Beatles.

Pinocchio is Italian for "pine head."

The geographical center of North America is near Rugby, North Dakota.

The infinity sign is called a lemniscate.

Hacky-sack was invented in Turkey.

If you stretch a standard Slinky out flat it measures 87 feet long.

There are six five words in the English language with the letter combination "uu." Muumuu, vacuum, continuum, duumvirate and duumvir, residuum.

The "Calabash" pipe, most often associated with Sherlock Holmes, was not used by him until William Gillette (an American) portrayed Holmes onstage. Gillette needed a pipe he could keep in his mouth while he spoke his lines.

Most Americans' car horns beep in the key of F.

Dirty Harry's badge number is 2211.

The pupil of an octopus' eye is rectangular.

The shortest French word with all five vowels is "oiseau" meaning bird.

Camel's milk does not curdle.

"Mr. Mojo Risin" is an anagram for Jim Morrison.

The ball on top of a flagpole is called the truck.

A person from the country of Nauru is called a Nauruan; this is the only palindromic nationality.

The word "modem" is a contraction of the words "modulate, demodulate."

Oliver Cromwell was hanged and decapitated two years after he had died.

In the last 4000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.

Iowa has more independent telephone companies than any other state.

Many hamsters only blink one eye at a time.

Hamsters love to eat crickets.

The only "real" food that U.S. Astronauts are allowed to take into space is pecan nuts.

The word "queueing" is the only English word with five consecutive vowels.

The first Eagle Scout west of the Mississippi is buried in San Marcos, Texas.

In every episode of Seinfeld there is a Superman somewhere.

Roberta Flack wrote "Killing Me Softly" about singer Don McLean.

The Greek version of the Old Testament is called the Septuagint.

Spencer Eldon was the name of the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's album

All three major 1996 Presidential candidates, Clinton, Dole and Perot, are left-handed.

The Madagascan Hissing Cockroach is one of the few insects who give birth to live young, rather than laying eggs.

The book of Esther in the Bible is the only book which does not mention the name of God.

Sheriff came from Shire Reeve. During early years of feudal rule in England, each shire had a reeve who was the law for that shire. When the term was brought to the United States it was shortned to Sheriff.

An animal epidemic is called an epizootic.

Dracula is the most filmed story of all time, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is second and Oliver Twist is third.

The silhouette on the NBA logo is Jerry West.

The silhouette on the Major League Baseball logo is Harmon Killebrew.

The name Jeep came from the abbreviation used in the army for the "General Purpose" vehicle, G.P.

The little lump of flesh just forward of your ear canal, right next to your temple, is called a tragus.

Soweto in South Africa ws derived from SOuth WEst TOwnship.

Murphy's Oil Soap is the chemical most commonly used to clean elephants.

The Andy Griffth Show was the first spin-off in TV history. It was a spin-off of the Danny Thomas Show.

Goat's eyes have rectangular pupils.

Walt Disney's autograph bears no resemblance to the famous Disney logo.

Other than humans, black lemurs are the only primates that may have blue eyes.

The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.

The two longest one-syllable words in the English language are "screeched" and "strengths."

Great Britain was the first county to issue postage stamps. Hence, the postage stamps of Britain are the only stamps in the world not to bear the name of the country of origin. However, every stamp carries a relief image or a silhouette of the monarch's head instead.

Images for picture stamps in the United States are commissioned by the United States Postal Service Department of Philatelic Fulfillment.

Artist Constantino Brumidi fell from the done of the U.S. Capitol while painting a mural around the rim. He died four months later.

Since 1896, the beginning of the modern Olympics, only Greece and Australia have participated in every Games.

There were no squirrels on Nantucket until 1989.

Cathy Rigby is the only woman to pose nude for Sports Illustrated. (August 1972)

Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.

Will Clark of the Texas Rangers is a direct descendant of William Clark of Lewis and Clark.

When ocean tides are at their highest, they are called "spring tides." When they are at their lowest, they are call "neep tides."

February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

The last NASCAR driver to serve jail time for running moonshine was Buddy Arrington.

Many Japanese golfers carry "hole-in-one" insurance, because it is traditional in Japan to share one's good luck by sending gifts to all your friends when you get an "ace." The price for what the Japanese term an "albatross" can often reach $10,000.

The difference between male and female blue crabs is the design located on their apron (belly.) The male blue crab has the Washington Monument while the female apron is shaped like the U.S. Capitol.

It takes a lobster approxiamately seven years to grow to be one pound.

The ridges on the sides of coins are called reeding.

The lot numbers for the cyanide-tainted Tylenol capsules scare back in 1982 were MC2880 and 1910MD.

Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.

The Roman emperor Caligula made his horse a senator.

At latitude 60 degrees south you can sail all the way around the world.

A Chinese checkerboard has 121 holes.

The hyoid bone, in your throat, is the only bone in the body not attached to another bone.

Mice, whales, elephants, giraffes and man all have seven neck vertebra.

Sunbeams that shine down through the clouds are called crespucular rays.

Very small clouds that look like they have been broken off of bigger clouds are called scuds.

On a dewy morning, if you look at your shadow in the grass, the dew drops shine light back to your eye creating a halo called a heilgenschein (German for halo.)

The correct response to the Irish greeting, "Top of the morning to you," is "and the rest of the day to yourself."

Giraffes have no vocal cords.

Joe DiMaggio had more home runs than strikeouts during his career.

All porcupines float in water.

Hang On Sloopy is the official rock song of Ohio.

A-1 Steak Sauce contains both orange peel and raisins.

Many northern parishes (counties) of Louisiana did not agree with the Confederate movement. To show their disapproval, they changed their names. That's why there is a Union Parish, Jefferson Parish, etc.

The Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, has twice as many bathrooms as is necessary. When it was built in the 1940s, the state of Virginia still had segregation laws requiring separate toilet facilities for blacks and whites.

Residents of the island of Lesbos are Lesbosians, rather than Lesbians. (Of course, lesbians are called lesbians because Sappho was from Lesbos.)

The Chinese ideogram for 'trouble' symbolizes 'two women living under one roof'.

German has a wood for the peace offerings brought to your mate when you've committed some conceived slight. This is "drachenfutter" or dragon's food.

In Chinese, the words for crisis and opportunity are the same.

No word in the English language rhymes with month.

Clans of long ago that wanted to get rid of their unwanted people without killing them use to burn their houses down - hence the expression "to get fired."

The poisonous copperhead smells likefresh cut cucumbers.

In Disney's "Fantasia", the Sorcerer's name is "Yensid" (Disney backwards.)

The smallest mushroom's name is "Hop-low."

Anne Boleyn had six fingernails on one hand.

Mustard gas was invented in the McKinley Building on the American University campus. Additionally, preliminary work on the Manhattan Project was done in that building. The government used the McKinley Building because of its unusual archticture. If there would be any type of large explosion inside the building, the building would implode onto itself, containing any lethal gas or nuclear material. The building now houses the Physics Department.

When angered, the ears of Tazmanian devils turn a pinkish-red.

The cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth II, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.

The naval rank of "Admiral" is derived from the Arabic phrase "amir al bahr", which means "lord of the sea".

The Les Nessman character on the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati wore a band-aid in every episode. Either on himself, his glasses, or his clothing.

A coat hanger is 44 inches long if straightened

The roads on the island of Guam are made with coral. Guam has no sand. The sand on the beaches is actually ground coral. When concrete is mixed, the coral sand is used instead of importing regular sand from thousands of miles away.

Mt. Vernon Washington grows more tulips than the entire country of Holland.

Jamie Farr (who played Klinger on M*A*S*H) was the only member of the cast who actually served as a soldier in the Korean war.

The southern most city in the United States is Na'alehu, Hawaii.

Alaska was the only part of the United States that was invaded by the Japanese during WWII. The territory was the island of Adak in the Aleutian Chain.

Woodward Ave in Detroit, Michigan carries the designation M-1, named so because it was the first paved road anywhere.

Michigan was the first state to plow it's roads and the first to adopt a yellow dividing line.

Canada is an Indian word meaning "Big Village".

The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119.

The shortest verse in the Bible is "Jesus wept."

Way back when they were using marble columns, the people selling the columns would carve out the centers and fill it with wax.So the people buying them started asking "Is it without wax?" Or in other words "Are you sincere?"

Zaire is the world leader in cobalt mining, producing two-thirds of the world's cobalt supply.

No modern language has a true concept of "I am." It is always used linked with are in reference of another verb.

Little known Cathedral Caverns near Grant, Alabama has the world's largest cave opening, the largest stalagmite (Goliath), and the largest stalagmite forest in the World.

The only person ever to decline a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction was Sinclair Lewis for his book Arrowsmith.

Maine is the only state that borders on only one state.

There are almost twice as many people in Rhode Island than there are in Alaska.

Kudzu is not indigenous to the South, but in that climate it can grow up to six inches a day.

Did you know that there are coffee flavored PEZ?

The word 'byte' is a contraction of 'by eight.'

The word 'pixel' is a contraction of either 'picture cell' or 'picture element.'

Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz.

Bananas do not grow on trees, but on rhizomes.

Astronauts in the Space Shuttle are weightless not because there is no gravity in space, but because they are in free fall around the Earth.

St. Augustine was the first major proponent of the "missionary" position.

Lizzie Borden was acquitted.

Alexander Hamilton was shot by Aaron Burr in the groin.

Isaac Asimov is the only author to have a book in every Dewey-decimal category.

Roger Ebert is the only film critic to have ever won the Pulitzer prize.

A scholar who studies the Marquis de Sade is called a Sadian, not a Sadist (of course).

Tribeca in Manhattan stands for TRIangle BElow CAnal street. Soho stands for SOuth of HOuston street.

Columbia University is the second largest landowner in New York City, after the Catholic Church.

Theworld's largest wine cask is in Heidleberg, Germany.

Lorne Greene had one of his nipples bitten off by an aligator while he hosted "Lorne Greene's Wild Kingdom."

Cat's urine glows under a blacklight.

Seven Olympic gold medal winners eventually went on to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World

Kerimski Church in Finland is world's biggest church made of wood.The St. Louis Gateway Arch had a

projected death toll while it was being built. No one died. The average ear of corn has eight-hundred kernels arranged in sixteen rows.

A cat has four rows of whiskers.

Vincent Van Gogh comitted suicide while painting Wheat Field with Crows.

An iguana can stay under water for 28 minutes.

Jelly Belly jelly beans were the first jelly beans in outer space when they went up with astronauts in the June 21, 1983 voyage of the space shuttle Challenger (the same voyage as the first American woman in space, Sally Ride).

Baseballer Connie Mack's real name was Cornelius McGilicuddy.

If you were standing in the northernmost point in the contiguous (48) states, you'd be standing in Minnesota.

Only thirty percent of the famous Maryland blue crabs are actually from Maryland, the rest are from North Carolina and Virginia.

Back in the mid to late 80's, an IBM compatible computer wasn't considered a hundred percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft's Flight Simulator.

Not all of West Virginia voted to go with the North. When the State of West Virginia was formed from Virginia in 1863 the three western counties in Virginia voted to go with West Virginia, but West Virginia didn't take them because they were poor. Instead they took three counties that voted to stay with Virginia, because they were richer and they had the B%26amp;O railroad. Those counties since split and are 5 Jefferson, Hampshire, Berkley, Mineral, and Morgan.

The first Ford cars had Dodge engines.

The Dodge brothers Horace and John were Jewish, that's why the first Dodge emblem had a star of David in it.

Studebaker was the only major car company to stop making cars while making a profit from them.

Studebaker still exists, but is now called Worthington.

Chrysler built B-29's that bombed Japan, Mitsubishi built Zeros that tried to shoot them down. Both companies now build cars in a joint plant call Diamond Star.

On the new hundred dollar bill the time on the clock tower of Independence Hall is 4:10.

The top three cork-producing countries are Spain, Portugal and

Algeria. (Cork comes from trees.)

In the Wizard of Oz Dorothy's last name is Gail. It is shown on the mail box.

If you bring a raccoon's head to the Henniker, New Hampshire town hall, you are entitled to receive $.10 from the town New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and the late M*A*S*H star McLean Stevenson were both once assistant football coaches at Northwestern University.

The letter W is the only letter in the alphabet that doesn't have 1 syllable... it has three.

All swans and all sturgeons in England are property of the Queen. Messing with them is a serious offense.

Michael Di Lorenzo, who plays Eddie Torres on New York Undercover is one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's "Beat It" video.

Only two people signed the Decleration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on Augest 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 year later.

October 4, 1957 is a historic date to be remembered, it is the day both "Leave it to Beaver" and the Russian satellite Sputnik 1 were launched.

Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.

It takes about a half a gallon of water to cook macaroni, and about a gallon to clean the pot.

The antifungal, nystatin, which is sometime used for treating thrush, is named after New York State Institute for Health (Acronym)

QANTAS, the name of the Australian national airline, is a (former) acronym, for Queensland And Northern

Territories Air Service.

The world's largest four-faced clock sits atop the Allen-Bradley plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Almonds are members of the peach family.

The first video ever played on MTV Europe was "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits.

If you add up the numbers 1-100 consecutively (1+2+3+4+5 etc) the total is 5050

The "Grinch" singer and voice of Tony the Tiger is a charming man named Thurl Ravenscroft.

The famous split-fingered Vulcan salute is actually intended to represent the first letter ("shin," pronounced "sheen") of the word "shalom." As a small boy, Leonard Nimoy observed his rabbi using it in a benediction and never forgot it; eventually he was able to add it to "Star Trek" lore.

The symbol on the "pound" key (#) is called an octothorpe.

Ham radio operators got the term "ham" coined from the expression "ham-fisted operators", a term used to describe early radio users who sent Morse code (i.e. pounded their fists).

While the Chinese invented gunpowder, they were not the first to develop firearms. Sam Colt invented the

"revolving pistol." Therefore, all revolvers are correctly called pistols.

A 12 gauge "rifled slug" does not spin, even though there are grooves on it's bearing surface. A slug actually travels like a dart.

Revolvers cannot be silenced, due all the noisy gasses which escape the cylinder gap at the rear of the barrel.

A bullet fired from the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge (also called the .308 Winchester) is still supersonic at 1000 yards.

The term "the whole 9 yards" came from WWII fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their airplanes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target, it got "the whole 9 yards."

The home team must provide the referee with 24 footballs for each National Football League game.

The maximum weight for a golf ball is 1.62 oz.

A flea expert is a pullicologist.

A bear has 42 teeth.

M%26amp;M's stands for the last names of Forrest Mars, Sr., then candymaker, and his associate Bruce Murrie.

The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.

The dot over the letter 'i' is called a tittle.

Table tennis balls have been known to travel off the paddle at speeds up to 105.6 miles per hour.

In Irian Jaya exists a tribe of tall, white people who use parrots as a warning sign against intruders.

In the Dutch province of Twente people live on average half a year shorter than in the rest of the Netherlands.

Spiral staircases in medieval castles are running clockwise. This is because all knights used to be

right-handed. When the intruding army would climb the stairs they would not be able to use their right hand which was holding the sword because of the difficulties in climbing the stairs. Left-handed knights would have had no troubles except left-handed people could never become knights because it was assumed that they were descendants of the devil.

Duddley DoRight's Horses name was "Horse."

If the Spaceship Earth ride at EPCOT was a golf ball, to be the proportional size to hit it, you'd be two miles tall.

On Sesame Street, Bert's goldfish were named Lyle and Talbot, presumably after the actor Lyle Talbot.

The word "hangnail" comes from Middle English: ang- (painful) + nail. Nothing to do with hanging.

Louis IV of France had a stomach the size of two regular stomachs.

Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain smoked forty cigars a day for the last years of his life.

Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain was born on a day in 1835 when Haley's Comet came into veiw. When

He died in 1910, Haley's Comet came into view again.

Pepsi originally contained pepsin, thus the name.

Babies are born without knee caps. They don't appear until the child reaches 2-6 years of age.

The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado.

If you were born in Los Alamos, New Mexico during the Manhattan project (where they made the atomic bomb), your birthplace was listed as a post office box in Albequerque.

Robert Kennedy was killed in the Ambassador Hotel, the same hotel that housed Marilyn Monroe's first modelling agency.

Ronald Regan sent out the army phoyographer who first discovered Marilyn Monroe.

Carbonated water, with nothing else in it,can dissolve limestone, talc, and many other low-Moh's hardness minerals. Coincidentally, carbonated water is the main ingredient in soda pop.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Unix is a registered trademark of AT%26amp;T.

The newest dog breed is the Bull Boxer, first bred in the United states in 1990-91.

The first hard drive available for the Apple ][ had a capacity of 5 megabytes.

South of Tucson, Arizona, all road signs are in the Metric System.

In many cases, the amount of storage space on a recordable CD is measured in minutes. 74 minutes is about 650 megabytes, 63 minutes is 550 megabytes.

The real name of Astro (the dog fromThe Jetsons) is "Tralfaz" -- his real owner appeared one day to claim him but wound up giving him back to the Jetsons.

Charlie Brown's father was a barber.

The original story from Tales of 1001 Arabian Nights begins, "Aladdin was a little Chinese boy."

Nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intraveinously

When a film is in production, the last shot of the day is the "martini shot", the next to last one is the "Abby Singer".

Of the six men who made up the Three Stooges, three of them were real brothers (Moe, Curly and Shemp.) Ohio is listed as the 17th state in the U.S., but technically it is number 47. Until August 7, 1953, Congress forgot to vote on a resolution to admit Ohio to the Union.

It is a misdemeanor to kill or threaten a butterfly -- so says City Ordinance No. 352 in Pacific Grove, California.

If you have three quarters, four dimes, and four pennies, you have $1.19. You also have the largest amount of money in coins without being able to make change for a dollar.

Other than fruit, honey is the only natural food that is made without destroying any kind of life! What about milk, you say? A cow has to eat grass to produce milk and grass is living!

When Saigon fell the signal for all Americans to evacuate was Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" being played on the radio.

The Fort George Point in Belize City was formed by the silt runoff of Hurricane Hattie.

If you lace your shoes from the inside to the outside the fit will be snugger around your big toe.

Only 1/3 of the people that can twitch their ears can twitch only one at a time.

The expression "What in tarnation" comes from the original meaning: "What in eternal damnation"

Gary Burgough who played Walter Radar O'Reily on M*A*S*H has a deformed left thumb. If you watch closely you will see that he never shows his left hand.

Only two states' names begin with double consonants: Florida and Rhode Island.

The volume of the Earth's moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean

Ingrown toenails are hereditary.

The Cincinnati Reds baseball team name was officially changed to the Redlegs during the anti-communist movement.

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.

"Xmas" does not begin with the Roman letter X. It begins with the Greek letter "chi," which was used in medieval manuscripts as an abbreviation for the word "Christ" (xus = christus, etc.)

The ampersand (%26amp;) is actually a stylised version of the Latin word "et," meaning and."

The largest city in the United States with a one syllable name is Flint, Michigan.

The most common name in the world is Mohammed.

Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined.

On the cartoon show 'The Jetsons', Jane is 33 years old and her daughter Judy is 15.

In Mel Brooks' 'Silent Movie,' mime Marcel Marceau is the only person who has a speaking role.

Only humans and horses have hymens.

No NFL team which plays it's home games in a domed stadium has ever won a Superbowl. (Texas Stadium, home of the Cowboys, is not a dome, there is a large hole in the roof.)

The word "set" has more definitions than any other word in the English language.

The first toilet ever seen on television was on "Leave It To Beaver". Wally and Beaver had a baby alligator which they kept in the toilet.

In the great fire of London in 1666 half of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured

The most eastern part of the western world is located in Ilomantsi, Finland.

"Hara kiri" is an impolite way of saying the Japanese word "seppuku" which means, literally, "belly splitting."

The term the "Boogey Man will get you" comes from the Boogey people,who still inhabit an area of Indonesia. These people still act as pirates today and attack ships that pass. Thus the term spread "if you don't watch out the Boogey man will get you."

The Saturn V moon rocket consumed 15 tons of fuel per second.

The state with the longest coastline in the US is Michigan.

Race car is a palindrome.

We will have four consecutive full moons making two blue moons in 1999 (January 2 and 31, March 2 and 31.) The only other time it happened this century was in 1915 (January 1 and 31, March 1 and 31.)

The Basset Horn, a kind of alto clarinet, was named after its inventor -- a man named Horn. "Basset" is from "Basetto," or "little bass" in Italian.

There are more bald eagles in the province of British Columbia then there are in the whole United States.

Lincoln Logs were invented by Frank Lloyd Wright's son.

The "second unit" films movie shots that do not require the presence of actors.

Pulp Fiction cost $8 million to make - $5 million going to actor's salaries.

The world's second largest pipe organ is located at the Organ Grinder on 82nd avenue in Portland, Oregon.

Games Slayter, a Purdue graduate, invented fiberglass.

One of the reasons marijuana is illegal today because cotton growers in the 30s lobbied against hemp farmers -- they saw it as competition. It is not chemically addictive as is nicotine, alcohol, or caffeine.

Olympic Badminton rules say that the bird has to have exactly fourteen feathers

The music group Simply Red is named because of its love for the football team, Manchester United, who have a red home strip.

In case you ever find yourself piloting a dogsled, shout "Jee!" to make the dogs turn left and "Ha!" to go right.

Richard Nixon left instructions for "California, Here I Come" to be the last piece of music played at his funeral ("softly and slowly") were he to die in office.

The earliest document in Latin in a woman's handwriting (it is from the first century A.D.) is an invitation to a birthday party.

Spot, Data's cat on Star Trek: The Next Generation, was played by six different cats.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard's fish was named Livingston.

Hydrogen gas is the least dense substance in the world, at 0.08988 g/cc

Hydrogen solid is the most dense substance in the world, at 70.6 g/cc

The longest U.S. highway is route 6 starting in Cape Cod, Massachusetts going through 14 states, and ending in Bishop, California...

The movie "Paris, Texas" was banned in the city of Paris, Texas, shorty after its box office release.

The 'y' in signs reading "ye olde.." is properly pronounced with a 'th' sound, not 'y'. The "th" sound does not exist in Latin, so ancient Roman occupied (present day) England use the rune "thorn" to represent "th" sounds. With the advent of the printing press the character from the Roman alphabet which closest resembled thorn was the lower case "y".

Pickled herrings were invented in 1375.

The number of the trash compactor in Star Wars (20th Century Fox, 1977) is 3263827.

Each year there is one ton of cement poured for each man, woman, and child in the world.

At McDonalds in New Zealand, they serve apricot pies instead of cherry ones.

The word "samba" means "to rub navels together."

The only two days of the year in which there are no professional sports games (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day before and the day after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

The international telphone dialing code for Antarctica is 672.

A byte, in computer terms, means 8 bits. A nibble is half that: 4 bits. (Two nibbles make a byte!)

A full seven percent of the entire Irish barley crop goes to the production of Guinness beer.

Bank robber John Dillinger played professional baseball.

If you toss a penny 10000 times, it will not be heads 5000 times, but more like 4950. The heads picture weighs more, so it ends up on the bottom.

The airport in La Paz, Bolivia is the world's highest airport.

The glue on Israeli postage stamps is certified kosher.

The housefly hums in the middle octave, key of F.

Chicago is closer to Moscow than to Rio de Janeiro.

Original copy of the Declaration of Independence is lost. The copy in Washington D.C. is what is referred to as a holograph. That is a term for a handmade copy of a document and is not the same as a laser produced hologram.

Singpore is the only country with one train station.

The little bags of netting for gas lanterns (called 'mantles') are radioactive--so much so that they will set of an alarm at a nuclear reactor.

When measuring fonts 'point size' refers to the height of capital letters (one point being one 72nd of an inch). 'Pitch' is a horizontal measurement of the number of letters which can be printed in an inch.

The only capital letter in the Roman alphabet with exactly one endpoint is P.

In the movie "the Right Stuff" there is a scene where a government recruiter for the Mercury astronaut program (played by Jeff Goldblum) is in a bar at Muroc Dry Lake, California. His partner suggests Chuck Yeager as a good astronaut candidate. Jeff proceeds to badmouth Yeager claiming they need someone who went to college. During the conversation the real Chuck Yeager is playing a bartender who is standing behind the recruiters eavesdropping. General Yeager is listed low in the movie credits as 'Fred.'

"Speak of the Devil" is short for "Speak of the Devil and he shall come". It was believed that if you spoke about the Devil it would attract his attention. That's why when your talking about someone and they show up people say "Speak of the Devil"

Maine is the only state whose name is just one syllable.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "-dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous.

Nauru is the only country in the world with no official capital. (Its government offices are all in Yaren

District, but there's no official capital.)

South Africa is the only country with three official capitals: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.

Lucy Ricardo's maiden name was McGillicudy.

Mickey Mouse is known as "Topolino" in Italy.

The red giant star Betelgeuse has a diameter larger than that of the Earth's orbit around the sun.

If your eyes are six feet above the surface of the ocean, the horizon wil be about three statute miles away.

The one-hundred eleventh element is known as "unnilenilenium"

The longest muscle name is the "levator labii superioris alaeque nasi" and Elvis popularized it with his lip motions.

The longest time someone has typed on a typewriter continuously is 264 hrs., set by Violet Gibson Burns.

The Dutch town of Leeuwarden can be spelled 225 different ways.

There was once a town named "6" in West Virginia.

Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 or older

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear

An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain.

The oldest word in the English language is "town"

The sea wasp is half an inch long at best and more poisonous than any other jellyfish known to man.

Tigars have striped skin, not just striped fur.

Gerald Ford pardoned Robert E. Lee posthumously of all crimes of treason.

The band Duran Duran got their name from an astronaut in the 1968 Jane Fonda movie Barbarella.

There are 22 stars surrounding the mountain on the Paramount Pictures logo.

After human death, post-mortem rigidity starts in the head and travels to the feet, and leaves the same way it came -- head to toe.

Police dogs are trained to react to commands in a foreign language; commonly German but more recently

Hungarian or some other Slavic tongue.

A Laforte fracture is a fracture of all facial bones. It would allow one to pull on another face and remove it like a mask if not held on by skin.

Debra Winger was the voice of E.T.

Winston Churchill, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt were all cousins through one connection or another. (FDR and Eleanor were about five times removed.)

The Earth-Moon size ratio is the largest in the our solar system, excepting Pluto-Charon.

Each unit on the Richter Scale is equivalent to a power factor of about 32. So a 6 is 32 times more powerful than a 5! Though it goes to 10, 9 is estimated to be the point of total tetonic destruction (2 is the smallest that can be felt unaided.)

Most snakes have either only one lung, or in some cases, two, with one much reduced in size. This apparently serves to make room for other organs in the highly-elongated bodies of snakes.

A twelve-foot anaconda can catch, kill, and eat a six-foot caiman, a close relative of crocodles and alligators. While these snakes are not usually considered to be the *longest* snake in the world, they are the heaviest, exceeding the reticulated python in girth.

Cinderella's slippers were originally made out of fur. The story was changed in the 1600s by a translator.

It was the left shoe that Aschenputtel (Cinderella) lost at the stairway, when the prince tried to follow her.

Cinderella is known as Tuhkimo in Finland.

If you come from Birmingham, you are a Brummie.

The names of all the continents end with the same letter that they start with, e.g. Asia, Europe.

There is a word in the English language with only one vowel, which occurs six times: Indivisibility.

The dome on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home, conceals a billiards room. In Jefferson's day, billiards were illegal in Virginia.

According to Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity, it is possible to go slower than light and faster than light, but it is impossible to go at the speed of light.

In most advertisments, including newspapers, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10 because then the arms frame the brand of the watch.

Cleo and Caesar were the early stage names of Cher and Sonny Bono.

Ben and Jerry's send the waste from making ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed. Pigs love the stuff, except for one flavor: Mint Oreo.

The "heat" of peppers is rated on the Scoville scale.

Until 1965, driving was done on the left-hand side on roads in Sweden. The conversion to right-hand

was done on a weekday at 5pm. All traffic stopped as people switched sides. This time and day were chosen to prevent accidents where drivers would have gotten up in the morning and been too sleepy to realize *this* was the day of the changeover.

In left hand drive countries, such as the UK, Ireland, Japan, and Australia, drivers sit on the right hand side of the car. Except for Sweden, where drivers sat on the left, as in North-America.

Japan is the third most densely populated country in the world. First is the Netherlands, followed by Belgium.

Alfred Hitchcock didn't have a belly button. It was eliminated when he was sewn up after surgery.

The "D" in D-day means "Day". The French term for "D-Day" is "J-jour".

Female orcas live twice as long as male orcas. The larger numbers of female orcas in a pod are because of the female's longer lifespan, not because the males have collected a harem.

Most spiders belong to the orb weaver spider family, Family Aranidae. This is pronounced "A Rainy Day."

The Mongol emperor Genghis Khan's original name was Temujin.

Genghis Khan started out life as a goatherd.

The type specimen for the human species is the skull of Edward Drinker Cope, an American paleontologist of the late 1800's. A type specimen is used in paleontology as the best example of that species.

The first word spoken by an ape in the movie Planet of the Apes was "Smile".

The two lines that connect your top lip to the bottom of your nose are known as the philtrum.

Facetious and abstemious contain all the vowels in the correct order.

The name Wendy was made up for the book "Peter Pan"

Hummingbirds are the only animals able to fly backwards

All the dirt from the foundation to build the World Trade Center in NYC was dumped into the Hudson River to form the community now known as Battery City Park.

The Holland and Lincoln Tunnels under the Hudson River connecting New Jersey and New York are an engineering feat. The air circulators in the tunnels circulate fresh air completely every ninety seconds.

The dirt road that General Washington and his soldiers took to fight off General Clinton during the Battle of Monmouth was called the Burlington Path.

The only social fraternity founded during the Civil War was Theta Xi fraternity, at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York in 1864.

The Hudson River along the island of Manhattan flows in either direction depending upon the tide.

Several buildings in Manhattan have their own zip code! The World Trade Center has several.

Lucifer is latin for "Light Bringer". It is a translation of the Hebrew name for Satan, Halael. Satan means

"adversary", devil means "liar".

A cat's jaws cannot move sideways.

Geller and Huchra have made three-dimensional maps of the distrubution of galaxies. In each layer of the map some galaxies are grouped together in such a way that they resemble a human being.

Avocado is derived from the Spanish word 'aguacate' which is derived from 'ahuacatl' meaning testicle.

The company providing the liability insurance for the Republican National Convention in San Diego is the same firm that insured the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic.

Telly Savalas and Louis Armstrong died on their birthdays.

Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntleroy.

Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.

The smallest port in Canada is Port Williams, Nova Scotia.

The Canadian province of Newfoundland has its own time zone, which is half an hour behind Atlantic standard time.

Cats in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have a very high probability of having six toes.

The second longest word in the English language is "antidisestablishmenterianism".

Rats like boiled sweets better than they like cheese. Big Ben was slowed five minutes one day when a passing group of starlings decided to take a rest on the minute hand of the clock.

The Velvet Underground was named after a book on the S%26amp;M culture.

The Velvet Underground's first manager was Andy Warhol, who also produced their first album and designed the cover artwork. The cover artwork for the album (called "The Velvet Underground and Nico") featured a bright yellow banana that could be peeled off to reveal a bright pink banana underneath, with the label "Peel Slowly and See." "Peel Slowly and See" is the title of the Velvet Underground comprehensive boxed set, which is the only currently-available Velvet Underground recording to feature a peelable banana. The peelable banana caused substantial delays in the production of the VU's first album and contributed to Lou Reed's firing Andy Warhol as the group's manager.

The "wild" horses of western North America are actually feral, not wild.

Native speakers of Japanese learn Spanish much more easily than they learn English. Native speakers of English learn Spanish much more easily than they learn Japanese.

New Zealand kiwis lay the largest eggs with respect to their body size of any bird.

Elephants have been found swimming miles from shore in the Indian Ocean.

When two words are combined to form a single word (e.g., motor + hotel = motel, breakfast + lunch = brunch) the new word is called a "portmanteau."

Sting got his name because of a yellow-and-black striped shirt he wore until it literally fell apart.

Every photograph of an American atomic bomb detonation was taken by Harold Edgerton.

The topknot that quails have is called a hmuh.

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd was the physician who set the leg of Lincoln's assassin John Wilkes Booth ... and whose shame created the expression for ignominy, "His name is Mudd."

The longest recorded flight of a chicken is thirteen seconds.

The muzzle of a lion is like a fingerprint -- no two lions have the same pattern of whiskers.

There is a type of parrot in New Zealand that likes to eat the rubber strips that line car windows.

New Zealand is also the only country that contains every type of climate in the world.

Cockroaches' favorite food is the glue on envelopes and on the back of postage stamps

In 1969, the last Corvair was painted gold.

Ralph Kramden made 62 dollars a week.

The only way to stop the pain of the flathead fish's sting is by rubbing the same fish's slime on the wound it gave you.

Betsy Ross was born with a fully formed set of teeth.

Betsy Ross's other contribution to the American Revolution, beside sewing the first American flag, was running a munitions factory in her basement.

Devo's original name was going to be De-evolution. They shortened it to Devo.

Steely Dan got their name from a sexual device depicted in the book 'The Naked Lunch'.

Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Zimmerman.

Andy Warhol created the Rolling Stone's emblem depicting the big tongue. It first appeared on the cover of the 'Sticky Fingers' album.

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were the two left-handed Beatles.

Chris Ford scored the first ever NBA three-point shot.

Of all the East Coast States, New Hampshire has the shortest coastline, about fourteen miles.

New Hampshire is also the only State name the has four consecutive consonants in it (in the same word).

Ontario is the only Canadian Province that borders the Great Lakes.

Alaska has the longest border with Canada of all the fifty states.

Montana has the longest border with Canada of the lower forty-eight States.

Montana also borders the most Canadian Provinces of all the fifty states. It borders three of them.

Arkansas is the only US State that begins with "a" but does not end with "a". All the other States that begin with "a", Arizona, Alabama and Alaska, also end with "a".

Only three angels are mentioned by name in the Bible: Gabriel, Michael, and Lucifer.

Dr. Seuss pronounced "Seuss" such that it rhymed with "rejoice."

Wilma Flinestone's maiden name was Wilma Slaghoopal, and Betty Rubble's Maiden name was Betty Jean Mcbricker.

Lenny Kravitz's mother played the part of "Helen" on "The Jeffersons."

The term "devil's advocate" comes from the Roman Catholic church. When deciding if someone should

become a saint, a devil's advocate is always appointed to give an alternative view.

Compact discs read from the inside to the outside edge, the reverse of how a record works.

The term "Mayday" used for signaling for help (after SOS), it comes from the French term "M'aidez" which is pronounced "MayDay" and means, "Help Me"

Grapes explode when you put them in the microwave.

The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 did start in a barn belonging to Patrick and Katherine O'Leary. The O'Leary's house was one of the few that survived the fire. The O'Leary's house had to be guarded by soldiers for weeks afterwards, however, because many enraged residents wanted to burn it down.

The biggest bell is the "Tsar Kolokol" cast in the Kremlin in 1733. It weighs 216 tons, but alas, it is cracked and has never been rung. The bell was being stored in a Moscow shed which caught fire. To "save" it the caretakers decided to throw water on the bell. This did not succeed in -- the water hit the superheated metal and a giant piece immediately cracked off, destroying the bell forever.

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

The smallest mountain range in the world is outside of Marysville, California and is named the Sutter Buttes.

The Ramses brand condom is named after the great phaoroh Ramses II who fathered over 160 children.

Many species of bird copulate in the air. In general, a couple will fly to a very high altitude, and then drop. During their descent, the birds mate. Sometimes the couple gets too involved and SPLAT!

If NASA sent birds into space they would soon die because they need gravity to swallow.

There is a seven letter word in the English language that contains ten words without rearranging any of its letters, "therein": the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, here, ere, therein, herein.

You would have to count to one thousand to use the letter "A" in the English language to spell a whole number.

The only member of the band ZZ Top without a beard has the last name Beard.

Ants cannot chew their food, they move their jaws sidewards, like a scissor, to extract the juices from the food.

The letters H I O X in the latin alphabet is the only ones that look the same if you turn them upside down or see them from behind.

The little hole in the sink that lets the water drain out, instead of flowing over the side, is called a "porcelator".

When the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at home to a sellout crowd, the stadium becomes the state's third largest city.

In Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart never said "Play it again, Sam."

Sherlock Holmes never said "Elementary, my dear Watson."

Captain Kirk never said "Beam me up, Scotty," but he did say, "Beam me up, Mr. Scott".

Duelling is legal in Paraguay as long as both parties are registered blood donors.

More people are killed annually by donkeys than die in air crashes.

The metal part of a lamp that surrounds the bulb and supports the shade is called a harp.

The metal part at the end of a pencil is twenty percent sulfur.

John Larroquette of "Night Court" and "The John Larroquette Show" was the narrator of "The Texas

Chainsaw Massacre."

Vietnamese currency consists only of paper money; no coins.

Vincent Van Gogh sold exactly one painting while he was alive, Red Vineyard at Arles.

A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

A pig's penis is shaped like a corkscrew.

It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

Skin is thickest is at the back -- 1/6 of an inch.

The most sensitive finger is the forefinger.

Alaska is the most northern, western and eastern state; it also has the highest latitude,the most eastern longitude and the most western longitude.

Some of Beethoven's symphonies were performed in Kentucky before they were performed in Paris, France.

The word denim comes from 'de Nimes', or from Nimes, a place in France.

Dublin comes from the Irish Dubh Linn which means Blackpool

Scottish is the language called Gaelic, whereas Irish is actually called Gaeilge.

The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capra's "Its A Wonderful Life"

A penguin only has sex twice a year.

Mr. Spock's (of Star Trek) blood type was T-Negative

The Dutch town of Abcoude is the only reasonably sized town/city in the world whose name begins with ABC.

A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

New Jersey has a spoon museum featuring over 5,400 spoons from every state and almost every country.

Eleven square miles of southwest Kentucky (Fulton County) is cut off from the rest of the state by the

Mississippi River. If you wish to travel from this cut off section to the rest of the state or vice-versa, you must first cross a bordering state.

Point Roberts in Washington State is cut off from the rest of the state by British Columbia, Canada. If you wish to travel from Point Roberts to the rest of the state or vice versa, you must pass through Canada, including Canadian and U.S. customs

A quarter has 119 grooves around the edge.

A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.

The only city in the United States to celebrate Halloween on the October 30 instead of October 31 is

Carson City, Nevada. October 31 is Nevada Day and is celebrated with a large stret party.

On an American one-dollar bill, there is an owl in the upper left-hand corner of the "1" encased in the

"shield" and a spider hidden in the front upper right-hand corner.

No words in the English language rhyme with orange, silver or purple.

A peanut is not a nut; it is a legume.

It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

"Evian" spelled backvards is naive.

The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called aglets.

Maine is the toothpick capital of the world.

"Bookkeeper" and "bookkeeping" are the only words in the English language with three consecutive double letters.

Paul McCartney's mother was a midwife.

The flag of the Philippines is the only national flag that is flown differently during times of peace or war.

The phrase "sleep tight" originated when mattresses were set upon ropes woven through the bed frame. To remedy sagging ropes, one would use a bed key to tighten the rope.

It was discovered on a space mission that a frog can throw up. The frog throws up it's stomach first, so the stomach is dangling out of it's mouth. Then the frog uses it's forearms to dig out all of the stomach's contents and then swallows the stomach back down again.

The A%26amp;W of root beer fame stands for Allen and Wright.

A baby eel is called an elver, a baby oyster is called a spat.

Bingo is the name of the dog on the Cracker Jack box.

The arteries and veins surrounding the brain stem called the "circle of Willis" looks like a stick person with a large head.

Welsh mercenary bowmen in the medieval period only wore one shoe at a time.

On a trip to the South Sea islands, French painter Paul Gauguin stopped off briefly in Central America, where he worked as a laborer on the Panama Canal.

The Ganges River in India boasts the only genuine fresh-water sharks in the entire world.

The gene for the Siamese coloration in animals such as cats, rats or rabbits is heat sensitive. Warmth produces a lighter color than does cold. Putting tape temporarily on Siamese rabbit's ear will make the fur on that ear lighter than on the other one.

There are only 12 letters in the Hawaiian alphabet.

Charles de Gaulle's final words were, "It hurts."

The words 'sacrilegious' and 'religion' do not share the same etymological root.

"John has a long moustache" was the coded-signal used by the French Resistance in WWII to mobilize their forces once the Allies had landed on the Normandy beaches.

Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where it was first developed.

Brooklyn is the Dutch name for "broken valley"

There are four states where the first letter of the capital city is the same letter as the first letter of the state: Dover, Delaware; Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

There are four cars and eleven lightposts on the back of a ten-dollar bill.

Venetian blinds were invented in Japan.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was fought at neighbouring Breed's Hill.

Former US Senator Barry Goldwater attended the opening night ceremonies and festivities at Bugsy Siegel's famous Las Vegas casino. They left him out of the movie Bugsy. He is pissed.

Armored knights raised their visors to identify themselves when they rode past their king. This custom has become the modern military salute.

ABBA got their name by taking the first letter from each of their first names (Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny, Anni-frid.)

The first electric Christmas lights were created by a telephone company PBX installer. Back in the old days, candles were used to decorate Christmas trees. This was obviously very dangerous. Telephone employees are trained to be safety concious. This installer took the lights from an old switchboard, connected them together, strung them on the tree, and hooked them to a battery.

White Out was invented by the mother of Mike Nesmith (Formerly of the Monkees)

The "huddle" in football was formed due a deaf football player who used sign language to communicate and his team didn't want the opposition to see the signals he used and in turn huddled around him.

There is no such thing as naturally blue food, even blueberries are purple.

In the 1983 film "JAWS 3D" the shark blows up. Some of the shark guts were the stuffed ET dolls being sold at the time.

Walt Disney had wooden teeth.

The hundred billionth crayon made by Crayola was Perriwinkle Blue.

Montana mountain goats will butt heads so hard their hooves fall off.

The coast line around Lake Sakawea in North Dakota is longer than the California coastline along the

Pacific Ocean

Sylvia Miles had the shortest performance ever nominated for an Oscar with "Midnight Cowboy." Her entire role lasted only six minutes.

The legbones of a bat are so thin that no bat can walk.

Kitsap County, Washington, was originally called Slaughter County, and the first hotel there was called the Slaughter House.

Seattle, Washington, like Rome, was built on seven hills.

Dinosaur droppings are called coprolites, and are actually fairly common.

School busses in the United States are Chrome Yellow and used to be Omaha Orange.

The Beatles song "Dear Prudence" was written about Mia Farrow's sister, Prudence, when she wouldn't come out and play with Mia and the Beatles at a religious retreat in India.

The tailless dinner jacket was invented in Tuxedo Park, New York. Thus it is called the "tuxedo dinner jacket" and is named after the town...not the other way around.

The state of Maryland has no natural lakes.

Cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them; a fully ripened cranberry can be dribbled like a basketball.

The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world.

Rhode Island is the smallest state with the longest name. The official name, used on all state documents, is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

The chemical formula for Rubidium Bromide is RbBr. It is the only chemical formula known to be a palindrome!

St. Paul, Minnesota was originally called Pigs Eye after a man who ran a saloon there.

The first letters of the months July through November, in order, spell the name JASON.

The first letters of the names of the Great Lakes spell HOMES.

The numbers '172' can be found on the back of the U.S. $5 dollar bill in the bushes at the base of the Lincoln Memorial.

Soldiers from every country salute with their right hand.

Moisture, not air, causes superglue to dry.

Charles Lindbergh took only four sandwiches with him on his famous transatlantic flight.

Sarsaparilla is the root that flavors root beer.

The U.S. Mint in Denver, Colorado is the only mint that marks its pennies.

A full moon always rises at sunset.

If you are locked in a completely sealed room, you will die of carbon dioxide poisoning first before you will die of oxygen deprivation.

Moon was Buzz Aldrin's mother's maiden name. (Buzz Aldrin was the second man o n the moon in 1969.)

The only two Southern state capitals not occuppied by Northern troops during the American Civil War were Austin, Texas and Tallahasse, Florida.

Rabbits love licorice.

Ogdensburg, New York is the only city in the United States situated on the St. Lawrence River.

Rene Descartes came up with the theory of coordinate geometry by looking at a fly walk across a tiled ceiling.

Kelsey Grammar sings and plays the piano for the theme song of Fraiser.

Alan Thicke, the father in the TV show GrowingPains wrote the theme songs for The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes.

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds recieved in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.

In 1963, baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry remarked, "They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run." On July 20, 1969, a few hours after Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, Gaylord Perry hit his first, and only, home run.

The language Malayalam, spoken in parts of India, is the only language whose name is a palindrome.

Panama hats come from Ecuador not Panama.

Urea is found in humnan urine and dalmatian dogs and nowhere else.

Human birth control pills work on gorillas.

The Earl of Condom was a knighted personal physician to England's King Charles II in the mid-1600's. The Earl was requested to produce a method to protect the King from syphillis.(Charles the II's pleasure-loving nature was notorious.) The result should be obvious.

Cheryl Ladd (of Charlie's Angels fame) played the voice, both talking and singing, of Joise in the 70s Saturday morning cartoon "Josie and the Pussycats."

Lynyrd Skynard was the name of the gym teacher of the boys who went on to form that band. He once told them, "You boys ain't never gonna to nothin'."

M %26amp; M's were developed so that soldiers could eat candy without getting their fingers sticky.

Richard Nixon's favorite drink was a dry martini.

The Grateful Dead were once called The Warlocks.

The license plate number of the Volkswagon that appeared on the cover of the Beatles Abbey Road album was 281F.

Pinocchio was made of pine.

An ant lion is neither an ant nor a lion.

Jethro Tull is not the name of the rock singer/flautist responsible for such songs as "Aqualung" and "Thick as a Brick." Jethro Tull is the name of the band. The singer is Ian Anderson. The original Jethro Tull was an English horticulturalist who invented the seed drill.

Gilligan of Gilligan's Island had a first name that was only used once, on the never- aired pilot show. His first name was Willy.

The skipper's real name on Gilligan's Island is Jonas Grumby. It was mentioned once in the first episode on their radio's newscast about the wreck.

The Professor's real name was Roy Hinkley, Mary Ann's last name was Summers and Mrs. Howell's maiden name was Wentworth.

Neck ties were first worn in Croatia. That's why they were called cravats (CRO-vats).

Alma mater means bountiful mother.

A Holstein's spots are like fingerprints -- no two cows have the same pattern of spots.

Glass flutes do not expand with humidity so their owners are spared the nuisance of tuning them.

Jersey (in the Channel Islands, UK) was the only place that the Nazi's occupied in Great Britain during

World War II.

Top English soccer club Liverpool were formed because their local enemies, Everton, couldn't pay the rent for their stadium. Therefore Liverpool took over at the stadium (Anfield) and became England's top soccer team ever.

The male gypsy moth can "smell" the virgin female gypsy moth from 1.8 miles away.

In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.

Playing cards were issued to British pilots in WWII. If captured, they could be soaked in water and unfolded to reveal a map for escape.

The "Hallelujah Chorus" fits into the Easter portion of Handel's Messiah, not Christmas.

Over 30 million people in the US "suffer" from Diastima. Diastima is having a gap between your front teeth.

In 1976 Sarah Caldwell became the first woman to conduct the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Carnivorous animals will not eat another animal that has been hit by a lightning strike.

Reindeer milk has more fat than cow milk.

The "L.L." in L.L. Bean stands for Leon Leonwood.

Libya is the only country in the world with a solid, single-colored flag -- it's green.

Seoul, the South Korean capital, just means "the capital" in the Korean language.

Ivory bar soap floating was a mistake. They had been overmixing the soap formula causing excess air bubbles that made it float. Customers wrote and told how much they loved that it floated, and it has floated ever since.

The original fifty cent piece in Australian decimal currency had around $2.00 worth of silver in it before it was replaced with a less expensive twelve sided coin.

"Studies show that if a cat falls off the seventh floor of a building it has about thirty percent less chance of surviving than a cat that falls off the twentieth floor. It supposedly takes about eight floors for the cat to realise what is occuring, relax and correct itself. At about that height it hits maximum speed and when it hits the ground it's rib cage absorbs most of the impact. So throw your cat off a building today!"

There are eight different sizes of champagne bottle and the largest is called a Nebuchadnezzar (after the Biblical king who put Daniel's three friends into the oven).

The letters KGB stand for Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti.

The female ferret is referred to as a `jill'.

The word rodent comes from the Latin word `rodere' meaning to gnaw.

Australian Rules Football was originally designed to give cricketers something to play during the off season.

Alexander the Great was an epileptic.

The lead singer of The Knack, famous for "My Sharona," and Jack Kevorkian's lead defense attorney are brothers, Doug %26amp; Jeffrey Feiger.

Elizabeth Bacon Custer, wife of "The Boy General" is one of the few women buried at the U.S. Military academy at West Point, New York.

"Freelance" comes from a knight whose lance was free for hire, i.e. not pledged to one master.)

The only bone not broken so far during any ski accident is one located in the inner ear.

The name for Oz in the "Wizard of Oz" was thought up when the creator, Frank Baum, looked at his filing cabinet and saw A-N, and O-Z, hence "Oz."

There are ten human body parts that are only three letters long: Eye, Ear, Leg, Arm, Jaw, Gum, Toe, Lip, Hip and Rib.

Michigan was the first state to have roadside picnic tables.

Elvis had a twin brother named Jesse Garon, who died at birth, which is why Elvis' middle name was spelled Aron; in honor of his brother.

Fitchburg, Massachusetts is the second hillest city in the US.

During WWII the city of Leningrad underwent a seventeen month German seige. Unable to access the city by roads, the Russians built a railroad across the ice on Lake Lagoda to get food and supplies to the citizens.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

Thomas Edison got patents for a method of making concrete furniture and a cigar which was supposed to burn forever

Elton John's real name is Reginald Dwight. Elton comes from Elton Dean, a Bluesology sax player. John comes from Long John Baldry, founder of Blues Inc. They were the first electric white blues band ever seen in England--1961

Elton John's uncle was a professional soccer player. He broke his leg playing for Nottingham Forest in the 1959 English FA Cup Final.

The saying "it's so cold out there it could freeze the balls off a brass monkey" came from when they had old cannons like ones used in the Civil War. The cannonballs were stacked in a pyramid formation, called a brass monkey. When it got extremely cold outside they would crack and break off... Thus the saying.

Horses cannot vomit.

Rabbits cannot vomit.

The word "Boondocks" comes from the Tagalog (Filipino) word "Bundok," which

means mountain.

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

The "chapters" of the New Testament were not there originally. When monks in medieval times translated it

from the Greek, they numbered the pages in each "book."

Coca-Cola contains neither coca nor cola.

Yucatan, as in the peninsula, is from Maya "u" + "u" + "uthaan," meaning "listen to how they speak," what the Maya said when they first heard the Spaniards.

The term, "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye" is from Ancient Rome.

The only rule during wrestling matches was, "No eye gouging." Everything else was allowed, but the only way to be disqualified is to poke someone's eye out.

The original plan for Disneyland included a Lilliputland.

S.O.S. doesn't stand for "Save Our Ship" or "Save Our Souls" -- It was just chosen by an 1908 international

conference on Morse Code because the letters S and O were easy to remember and just about anyone could key it and read it, S = dot dot dot, O = dash dash dash..

The word "moose" was originally Algonquin.

The Sanskrit word for "war" means "desire for more cows."

The "ZIP" in Zip Code stands for "Zone Improvement Plan."

Pocahontas appeared on the back of the $20 bill in 1875.

When a female horse and male donkey mate, the offspring is called a mule, but when a male horse and female donkey mate, the offspring is called a hinny.

The way to get more mules is to mate a male donkey with a female horse.

A donkey will sink in quicksand but a mule won't.

Crickets hear through their knees.

Turnips turn green when sunburnt.

Pigs, walruses and light-colored horses can be sunburned.

A type of jellyfish found off the coast of England is the longest animal in the world.

When Voyager 2 visited Neptune it saw a small irregular white cloud that zips around Neptune every sixteen hours or so now known as "The Scooter".

Crows have the largest cerebral hemispheres, relative to body size, of any avian family.

Martha's Vineyard once had its own dialect of Sign Language. One deaf person arrived in 1692 and after that there was a relatively large genetically deaf population that had their own particular dialect of sign language. From 1692-1910 nearly all hearing people on the island were bilingual in sign language and English.

Mr. Rogers is an ordained minister.

Hugh "Ward Cleaver" Beaumont was an ordained minister.

Sir Isaac Newton was an ordained priest in the Church of England.

St. Bernard is the patron saint of skiers.

The Old English word for "sneeze" is "fneosan."

John Lennon's first girlfriend was named Thelma Pickles.

According to the ceremonial customs of Orthodox Judaism, it is officially sundown when you cannot tell the difference between a black thread and a red one.

A 'jiffy' is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

Woodpecker scalps, porpoise teeth and giraffe tails have all been used as money.

Cyano-acrylate glues (Super glues) were invented by accident. The researcher was trying to make optical coating materials, and would test their properties by putting them between two prisms and shining light through them. When he tried the cyano-acrylate, he couldn't get the prisms apart

Most of the little schoolhouses in the U.S. of yesteryear were painted red because red was the least expensive paint color.

Elizabeth I of England suffered from anthophobia, a fear of roses.

Almost half the bones in your body are in your hands and feet.

A flamingo can eat only when its head is upside down.

Dalmatian dogs are born pure white, they don't start getting spots until they are three or four days old.

The growth rate of some bamboo plants can reach three feet (91.44 cm) per day.

The Los Angeles Rams were the first U.S. football team to introduce emblems on their helmets.

The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.

The average garden variety caterpillar has 248 muscles in its head.

An elephant can be pregnant for up to two years.

The two quickest goals scored in the NHL were three seconds apart.

Dartboards are made out of horsehairs.

Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart.

'Crack' gets it name because it crackles when you smoke it.

(This useless fact is dedicated, with love, to A.G.)

Heroin is the brand name of morphine once marketed by Bayer.

Marijuana is Spanish for 'Mary Jane.'

One of the many Tarzans, Karmuela Searlel, was mauled to death on the set by a raging elephant.

Slinkys were invented by an airplane mechanic; he was playing with engine parts and realized the possible secondary use of one of the springs.

U.S. Interstates which go north-south are numbered sequentially starting from the west with odd numbers, and Interstates which go east-west are numbered sequentially starting from the south with even numbers.

Today's cattle are descended from two species: wild aurochs -- fierce and agile herd animals that populated

Asia, North Africa and Europe -- and eotragus -- an antelope-like, Asian forest creature.

Ballroom dancing is a major at Brigham Young University.

Professional ballerinas use about twelve pairs of toe shoes per week. The anteater, aardvark, spiny anteater (echidna), and scaly anteater (pangolin) are completely unrelated - in fact, the closest relatives to anteaters are sloths and armadillos, the closest relative to the spiny anteater is the platypus, and the aardvark is in an order all by itself.

There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.

Octopi have gardens.

The Beatles song "Martha My Dear" was written by Paul McCartney about his sheepdog Martha.

"Ever think you're hearing something in a song, but they're really singing something else? The word formis-heard lyrics is 'mondegreen,' and it comes from a folk song in the '50's. The singer was actually singing "They slew the Earl of Morray and laid him on the green," but this came off sounding like 'They slew the Earl of Morray and Lady Mondegreen.'"

A walla-walla scene is one where extras pretend to be talking in the background -- when they say "walla-walla" it looks like they are actually talking.

The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.

The youngest letters in the English language are "j," "v" and "w."

The Australian $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 notes are made out of plastic.

Cranberry Jello is the only jello flavor that comes from real fruit, not artificial flavoring.

The oldest exposed surface on earth is New Zealand's south island.

John Lennon's assassin was carrying a copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" when he shot the famous Beatle in 1980.

Don MacLean's song "American Pie" was written about Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. All three were on the same plane that crashed.

A game of pool is referred to as a "frame."

Impotence is legal grounds for divorce in 24 American states.

The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.

Some biblical scholars believe that Aramaic (the language of the ancient Bible) did not contain an easy way

to say "many things" and used a term which has come down to us as 40. This means that when the bible -- in many places -- refers to "40 days," they meant many days.

101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan (Wendy ) are the only two Disney cartoon features

with both parents that are present and don't die throughout the movie.

The Soviet Sukhoi-34 is the first strike fighter with a toilet in it.

They Might Be Giants is the first modern band with an Accordion and a Glockenspiel

Napoleon constructed his battle plans in a sandbox.

'Strengths' is the longest word in the English language with just one vowel.

'Stewardesses' is the longest word that is typed with only the left hand.

One of the longest English words that can be typed using the top row of a typewriter (allowing multiple uses of letters) is 'typewriter.'

When a giraffe's baby is born it falls from a height of six feet, normally without being hurt.

Virgina Woolf wrote all her books standing.

The tango originated as a dance between two men (for partnering practice).

Leon Trotsky, the seminal Russian Communist, was assassinated in Mexico with an ice-pick.

The Bronx, New York got its name from explorer Henry Bronk.

The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continually held sports event in the United States (1875); the second oldest is the Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show (1876.)

"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the very first video ever played on MTV.

The pitches that Babe Ruth hit for his last-ever homerun and that Joe DiMaggio hit for his first-ever homerun where thrown by the same man.

The native tribe of Tierra del Fuego has a language so guttural it cannot have an alphabet.

A family of six died in Oregon during WWII as a result of a Japanese balloon bomb.

AM and PM stand for "Ante-Meridian" and "Post-Meridian," respectively, and A.D. actually stands for "Anno Domini" rather than "After Death."

The penguins that inhabit the tip of South America are called jackass penguins.

To "testify" was based on men in the Roman court swearing to a statement made by swearing on their testicles.

During conscription for WWII, there were nine documented cases of men with three testicles.

Avocado is derived from the Spanish word 'aguacate' which is derived from 'ahuacatl' meaning testicle.

Benito Mussolini would ward off the evil eye by touching his testicles.

Both Hitler and Napoleon were missing one testicle

Stalin was only five feet, four inches tall.

Stalin's left foot had webbed toes, and his left arm is noticably shorter than his right.

Scientists found a whole new phylum of animal on a lobster's lip.

The Baby Ruth candy bar was actually named after Grover Cleveland's baby daughter, Ruth.

Grover Cleveland's real first name is Stephen, Grover is his middle name.

Every two thousand frowns creates one wrinkle.

During WWII, Americans tried to train bats to drop bomb.

Swans are the only birds with penises.

A whale's penis is called adork.

Some carnivores, rodents, bats and insectivores have a penis bone, called a baculum.

A barnacle has the largest penis of any other animal in the world in relation to its size.

Iguanas, koalas and Komodo dragons all have two penises.

"I'd like clarify the comment about iguanas and komodo dragons having two penises. In fact, they have a single penis, but it is split in two (pretty much 'Y'-shaped.) This organ is known as a hemipenes. Snakes also share this interesting feature. Apparently, the dual penis is for ease of left-handed or right-handed mating.

Opossums have forked penises.

Some female hyenas have a pseudo-penis.

A winged penis was the city symbol of Pompeii, the ancient Roman resort town destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius' eruption.

One way to tell seals and sea lions apart is that, sea lions have external ears and testicles.

Swahili is a combination of African tribal languages, Arabic and Portuguese.

A person from Glasgow, is called a Glaswegian.

An enneahedron is solid with nine faces.

Most armadillos seen dead on the road did not get hit by the wheels. When an armidillo is frightened it jumps

straight into the air.

Armadillos can be housebroken.

Armadillos have four babies at a time, always all the same sex. They are perfect quadruplets, the fertilized cell split into quarters, resulting in four identical armadillos.

Armadillos get an average of 18.5 hours of sleep per day.

Armadillos can walk underwater.

Armadillos are the only animal besides humans that can get leprosy.

Jet lag was once called boat lag, back before jets existed.

Sirimauo Bandranaike of Sri Lanka became the world's first popularly elected female head of state in 1960.

There are more beetles than any other kind of creature in the world.

Velcro was invented by a Swiss guy who was inspired by the way burrs attached to clothing.

The hieroglyph for 100,000 is a tadpole.

The Phillips-head screwdriver was invented in Oregon.

Tomb robbers believed that knocking Egyptian sarcophagi's noses off would and therefore forstall curses.

The allele for six fingers and toes is dominant in humans. (Watch out Inigo Montoya...)

Polar bears' fur is not white, it's clear. Polar bear skin is actually black. Their hair is hollow and acts like fiber optics, directing sunlight to warm their skin.

Polar bears camouflage themselves more completely during a hunt by covering their black noses with their

paws.

The amount of tropical rainforest cut down each year is an area the size of Tennessee.

The face of a penny can hold about thirty drops of water.

Medieval knights put sharkskin on their swordhandles to give them a more secure grip; they would dig the sharp scales into their palms.

Orcas (killer whales) kill sharks by torpedoing up into the shark's stomach from underneath, causing the shark to explode.

The only planet without a ring is earth.

Wayne's World was filmed in two weeks.

Cleopatra used pomegranate seeds for lipstick.

Cleopatra's last name was Ptolemy, and she was Greek rather than Egyptian.

The Red sea in the Bible is a long-perpetuated mistranslation of the Reed sea.

If you feed a seagull Alka-Seltzer, its stomach will explode.

The raised reflective dots in the middle of highways are called Botts dots.

The Amazon rainforest produces half the world's oxygen supply.

The concerti on the two Voyager probes' information discs are performed by famed Canadian pianist Glenn Gould.

Reindeer like to eat bananas.

Chia Pets are only sold in December.

Between 1947 and 1959, 42 nuclear devices were detonated in the Marshall Islands.

Boris Karloff is the narrator of the seasonal television special "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

A group of unicorns is called a blessing.

Twelve or more cows are known as a "flink."

A group of frogs is called an army.

A group of rhinos is called a crash.

A group of kangaroos is called a mob.

A group of whales is called a pod.

A group of geese is called a gaggle.

A group of ravens is called a murder.

A group of officers is called a mess.

A group of larks is called an exaltation.

A group of owls is called a parliament.

Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor

belt.

The physically smallest post office in the United States is in Ochopee, Florida in the heart of the everglades.

Physicist Murray Gell-Mann named the sub-atomic particles known as quarks for a random line in James Joyce, "Three quarks for Muster Mark!"

Samuel Clemens's pseudonym "Mark Twain" was the nickname of a riverboat pilot about whom Clemens wrote a needless nasty satirical piece. Apparently, Clemens felt guilt later and adopted the name as a nom de plume as some sort of expiation. The phrase does not mean measuring the depth of the river; it means a specific depth, to wit, two fathoms (twelve feet.)

Steve Young, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, is the great-great-grandson of Mormon leader Brigham Young.

Money is made of woven linen, not paper

A rhinoceros's horn is made of hair.

Every time you lick a stamp, you're consuming 1/10 of a calorie.

The 80s song "Rosanna" from the Eighties was written about Rosanna Arquette, the actress.

Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine are brother and sister.

Jean Harlow was the first actress to appear on the cover of Life magazine.

Sylvia Plath was a famous poet who killed herself at age 31 by sticking her head in an oven.

Sylvia Plath's husband, Ted Hughes, was married three times, and two of the women he married committed suicide.

Jesus Christ died at age 33.

Starfish don't have brains.

Shrimps' hearts are in their heads.

The derivation of the word trivia comes from the Latin "tri-" + "via", which means three streets. This is because in ancient times, at an intersection of three streeets in Rome (or some other Italian place), they would have a type of kiosk where ancillary information was listed. You might be interested in it, you might not, hence they were bits of "trivia."

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

Coca-Cola was originally green.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury.

Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters.

Men can read smaller print than women; women can hear better.

City with the most Rolls Royce's per capita: Hong Kong

State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska

Percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%

Percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%

Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33

Cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $6,400

Average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000.

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.

The youngest pope was 11 years old.

First novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.

The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments

Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history: Spades - King David, Clubs - Alexander the Great, Hearts - Charlemagne, and Diamonds - Julius Caesar.

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle; if the horse has one front leg in the air, the person died as a result of wounds received in battle; if the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.

Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.

Hershey's Kisses are called that because the machine that makes them looks like it's kissing the conveyor belt.

No NFL team which plays its home games in a domed stadium has ever won a Superbowl. (Guess that explains the Saints!)

The nursery rhyme Ring Around the Rosey is a rhyme about the plague. Infected people with the plague would get red circular sores ("Ring around the rosey..."), these sores would smell very badly so common folks would put flowers on their bodies somewhere (inconspicuously), so that it would cover the smell of the sores ("...a pocket full of posies..."), People who died from the plague would be burned so as to reduce the possible spread of the disease ("...ashes, ashes, we all fall down!")

Now the Test

Write down your answers to check them at the end.

On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom?

How many states are there?

In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?

What 6 colors are on the classic Campbell's soup label?

What 2 letters don't appear on the telephone dial?

What 2 #'s on the telephone dial don't have letters by them?

When you walk does your left arm swing w/ your right or left leg?

How many matches are in a standard pack?

On our flag, is the top stripe red or white?

What is the lowest # on the FM dial?

Which way does water go down the drain, clockwise or counter-clockwise?

Which way does a "no smoking" sign's slash run?

How many channels on a VHF TV dial?

Which side of a woman's blouse are the buttons on?

On a NY license plate, is New York on the top or bottom?

Which way do fans rotate?

Whose face is on a dime?

How many sides does a stop sign have?

Do books have even # pages on the right or left side?

How many lug nuts are on a standard car wheel?

How many sides are there on a standard pencil?

Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc. Who's missing?

How many hot dog buns are in a standard package?

On which card in a deck, is the cardmaker's trademark?

On which side of a venetian blind is the cord that adjusts the opening between the slats?

On the back of a $1 bill, what is in the center?

There are 12 buttons on a touch tone phone. What 2 symbols bear no digits?

How many curves are in a standard paper clip?

Does a merry-go-round turn clockwise or counter-clockwise?

Answers:

Bottom

50

Right

Blue, red, white, yellow, black, and gold

Q, Z

1, 0

Left

20

Red

88

Counter-clockwise (unless you happen to be south of the equator)

Towards the bottom right

12 (no #1)

Left

Top

Clockwise as you look at it

Roosevelt

8

Left

5

6

Bashful

8

Ace of spades

Left

ONE

*, #

3

Counter-clockwise

Scoring:

30-28 Genius...Mensa is calling!

25-27 Not too shabby!

20-24 You could do better!

16-19 McDonald's is calling!

15 or below.. Being blind wouldn't affect you one bit!!

Anyone seen these facts?
oh yeah. I knew all of them.

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Reply:you said nepal is the only country without a rectangular flag, but the swiss flag is square :) Report It

Reply:The hyoid bone, in your throat, is the only bone in the body not attached to another bone, i dont understand this... Report It

Reply:I saw on mythbusters they sneezed with their eyes open Report It

Reply:the part about the boat sailing under a train car and airplane isn't true. There's a place outside of anderson, sc near sandy springs like that too. Report It

Reply:You spelt the word 'travellers' the US way. I passionately loved that spelling because I thought that I would never see it used. Please apologise and forgive me; I am obsessed with the English language. Report It

Reply:To Much Santa Report It

Reply:lenardo davichi (who wasnt really named davinchi, that was just where he was from, vinchi) invented the revolver for protecting the pope. Report It

Reply:Thats alot,santa.
Reply:Wow! is this what you do in the summer months? shouldn't you be making toys or something??

Nice to see you though.
Reply:Timothy leary is my hero
Reply:Interesting, but I would have preferred it in installments...
Reply:I've seen SOME of the facts.

It was a daunting task trying to read all of the facts, but I managed to pick out some misleading "facts."

"The cruise liner, QEII, moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns."

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/trivia/qe2...

"Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance."

http://www.snopes.com/history/world/chur...

The following two "facts", I think aren't true. I can't remember where I read/heard the falsity of these "facts." If anyone else knows it, please lead readers to it.

"The name Wendy was made up for the book 'Peter Pan'."

Wendy is a nickname for Gwendolyn.

"Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors."

Vikings have been using scissors to shear sheep.

Also, being in the northern or southern hemisphere doesn't affect the way water swirls down the drain. What does affect the way water swirls down the drain is the design of the sink.
Reply:that's a very loooooooooooooooooooooong list!
Reply:wow, how can you write that much in one go
Reply:HA!!

I THOUGHT I'D DO BETTER THAN THAT
Reply:Another inaccurate fact is origin of the word POSH.

Etymologists know acronyms are a recent invention. They did not appear until around 1910 or 1920 or later.

When someone tells you a very old word ie For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge or Gentleman Only Ladies Forbidden is an acronym, the story is not true.

True acronyms are modern words such as Radar, Sonar, Scuba
Reply:Thanks, I'll pass that on!
Reply:To answer your question, no. I don't think anyone has seen all those "facts." ...probably not even you. I agree with the above poster citing some as inaccurate as well. I didn't do any research, but U + S = $ is highly suspicious. It looks more like I + S = $. After that, I stopped reading. It can't be interesting when there is large doubt to its authenticity.
Reply:Yea, seen it many times on here. Why don't you stop posting crap like this?
Reply:I didn't read all of your "facts", but I know of 1 that is incorrect. Roberta Flack did not write "Killing Me Softly With His Song" It was written from a poem by Lori Lieberman after she saw Don McLean in concert. Check your facts. How many more are wrong?
Reply:interesting. But way too long.
Reply:Thanks for sharing Santa! Can't wait to show this to my friends at football practice!

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How do i make my swelling do down by tomorrow from my abses???

2009-07-31T01:10:00.003-07:00

well sat my teeth were killing me sun my teeth were killing me and lip got swollen can i couldnt go 2 dr. until mon ok so mon i woke up whole left side of face was swollen and i went to dr. and they fixed my abses ok the operation is not over yet he just cleaned it out yesterday and i have to keep this hole in tooth 4 1 week then he is going to clean it a second time and put in a temp filling and 3rd week he is closing it up 4 good. I had a real bad one so thats why such a long time well anyway i woke up today my face is still swollen i look like i got a golfball in cheek and i look like i got punched in eye ok pain went away and a lil swelling but since i have missed 2 days of school i have 2 go tomorrow and i dont feel like having the question who did u fight with 1000 times so how do i reduce swelling

How do i make my swelling do down by tomorrow from my abses???
Try applying warm compresses and taking Motrin/Ibuprofen 200mg three times a day. This should help the swelling. Also you should be on antibiotics, these will help the swelling. You could have your parents contact the school, tell them whats happening, and get your work to do at home.

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What happens after the legal work?

2009-07-31T01:10:00.002-07:00

Hi, I recently got braces sometime ago and after a few mo. of having them, i felt fine ( after my teeth were moved maybe a mm in all) and I told my dr. I wanted him to take them off because I started getting bad migraines and grinding my teeth really bad, not to mention i couldnt chew my food anymore with it hurting and I was developing a very bad speech impetement that I had never before had. I just wanted braces because I had one tooth misaligned (you couldnt even tell, im just a perfectionist) and He refused to remove them for some reason he could not give. I started getting scared but like anyone else would, I put my trust in my dr. and continued going hoping for some kind of magnificant outcome. Everytime I went he never directly answered my questions about what he was doing and although I was hurting, he continued to make more adjustments. In the end, He wound up admitting that he just wanted to "try something" and that he messed me up, BUT, he said he didnt mean to and would not

What happens after the legal work?
You are being too nice to this creep. If he won't fix it then he needs to reported to the state dental board and you need to contact a malpractice attorney.
Reply:I certainly hope so. Sounds like a pretty terrible experiance.

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Anyone-Please-what do you think of my situation-especially Americans-and any immigrants I welcome your input?

2009-07-31T01:10:00.001-07:00

I am a widowed white American woman who has an 8 %26amp; 9 yr old to raise. We have lost our health insurance due to hubbys death. I went to try and get Medicaid until I can get a job and insurance. I was turned down because I own a home-still paying mortgage-but pay city, county, state and school taxes and have for 18 yrs. I was in Medicaid office with 21 immigrants of Mexican and Guatamalan discent and was told reason they get is because they have had babies born in this country and are entitled to this help. Do you think this is wrong-unfair-predjudicial on my behalf???

Now my son was kicked in the chin-broke 2 front permanent teeth, and also kicked in scrotum which needed a $85 Dr. check and this kid and mother are from Haiti and she is refusing to pay for dentist or dr. bill and cannot get any thing without taking to court. The only relief I have is the son has a battery charge against him. What is wrong with America???

Anyone-Please-what do you think of my situation-especially Americans-and any immigrants I welcome your input?
Wow that is So Messed up, but the only advice I could give you is to talk to a lawyer to see what could be done. You sound like your in a bad situation, ask around for some pro bono lawyers.

And this is a perfect example of why many Americans are getting fed up, when we don't take care of our own there is A Big Problem. I would start calling,emailing, writing letters to my Representative, news papers, local elected officials. (anyone and everyone)

Hope things get worked out.
Reply:I think that anyone without health insurance should qualify for health insurance through the state.

I would have been a smart as$ and told them I had babies born in this country also. I dont think they can turn you down because you own a house, I would check that out a little more.
Reply:I am sorry to hear this. I am a legal immigrant myself and disagree with those illegal immigrants who don't pay taxes and still want to get the benefits of social security. The majority of illegal immigrants do pay taxes, though. I seriously hope everything gets going better. God Bless.

P.S. It's spelled Guatemalans
Reply:One thing you need to be with any government agency,is persistent.Just because you were turned down once doesn't mean it has to stay that way.Keep after them,find out what you need to do in order to get it,make them show you ways to help them to help you.Don't just walk away state your case,be the squeakiest wheel they ever heard,and lots of good luck to you hon..
Reply:Then you're in the wrong office.....because I know US Citizens who own homes, and get Medical. You need to speak to someone else. You should also be receiving SS benefits for all three of you.

So sorry for the loss of your husband.
Reply:You should be receiving SS because of the loss of your husband. Does your state have any health care for uninsured children? I am very sorry to hear about your loss and predicament.
Reply:When you are born on american soil, you are an american citizen with all the benefit that comes with your citizenship including medicaid if you qualify for it. Just a question, would you have felt better if the kid who kicked your son was white american like you and still did not pay anything?

Now let me answer you question, what is wrong with america is people like you, who think that just because the are white it entitles them to anything before any other races.

Sure it is not fair that with minor children and widowed you can't get any medical help, but just because because those american babies born form emmigrant mothers are eligible for the help that you don't get or the fact that irresponsible woman (who happens to be haitian) is not doing what she is supposed to do, does not mean that there is a problem with american, at least not there, keep looking and come back and ask the question again.

God bless

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Can you tell me what the results of this MRI mean? Help!?

2009-07-31T01:10:00.000-07:00

Flair images show mild to moderate scattered foci of T2 hyperintense signal in the cerebral white matter in the corona radiata and centrum semiovale. The largest focus is in the right parietal corona 8mm. Finds are non specific most likely chronic microangiopathic change. There is a mild signal brightening along the frontal horn margins, but no evidence for colosal, brainstem or cerebellar lesion. The pattern is not strongly suggestive demyelinating involvement, but clinical correlation advised given the young age of this patient.

No evidence of pathological enhancement. Major arterial segments are open and sinuses and mastoid air cells are clear.

My syptoms are occasional headaches with nausea.

One time woke up with throbbing in right ear which lasted all day. Went to the dr. he told me it was because I grind my teeth while I sleep.

New Doctor:

My new doctor's nurse practictioner could not tell me what the MRI means however they have referred me to a neurologist.

Can you tell me what the results of this MRI mean? Help!?
The findings described in the report are commonly seen in older patients, where they are usually the result of atherosclerotic disease in the small blood vessels of the brain. This is unlikely to be the cause in a young patient such as yourself, which is why the radiologist is concerned. Although I use different wording, I have dictated similar reports myself.

Possible causes include:

Multiple Sclerosis.

Migraine headaches.

Vasculitis --inflammatory diseases of the blood vessels-- pretty uncommon.

Certain illicit drugs (e.g., cocaine, ecstacy)

Lyme disease-- rarely presents this way, but it's possible.

Diabetes --usually if longstanding and poorly controlled.

Seeing a neurologist is a good idea. S/he will order a set of blood tests to determine whether there is evidence of infection, inflammation, or MS. The conditions listed above are all treatable (and Lyme is curable).
Reply:your doctor didn't explain it to you? Shame on him... I would go back and demand an explaination
Reply:The results of this MRI suggest a reduction of brain matter in the right frontal lobe of your brain. The white matter is affected by many disease processes. The primary demyelinating disease is multiple sclerosis, but many other metabolic and inflammatory disorders result in deficient or abnormal myelination. This is most noticeable noticed in Alloxaon Diabetics but can also be cause buy trauma.

A Neurologist will have men of treating this and should be able to repair this damage over a period of time. It will likely depend on you and your body as to the length of treatment required.

This should most definitely be follow up on and you should continue treatment, failure to due so could result in loss of motor function, speak and other problems.

I do not want to alarm you but you have asked a question that is not easily answered without giving you the honest truth.

My Best Regards!

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Should I take my two year old to the dentist?

2009-07-31T01:09:00.003-07:00

I took my 2 year old to Dr for regular check and she said with so many teeth it is time for her to go to the dentist.I am a little worried about this because I do not want them to use those filthy tools .I read a while back in the news dentists tools and the water that comes out to clean thier mouth has alot of bacteria on them.Can I ask the dentist to wash thier hands and use freshly cleaned intsruments first, and if he does not can I leave and get my mooney back so I could take her to different one? Does anyone else take thier two year old to dentist?

Should I take my two year old to the dentist?
Dentists usually clean their instruments with an autoclave after each use (sterilises them). They also wash their hands thoroughly after each patient. Your child should be perfectly safe. When you go in to book the appointment, explain to them that you are a little nervous about cross infection, and ask them what their hygiene procedures are. They should be happy to explain to you, and if they aren't, you should look for a different dentist.

I've taken all my children to the dentist as soon as their teeth appear (when they are very little it's not so much for an appointment, but just to get them used to the dentist and the chair etc).
Reply:I took my son to a pediatric dentist at 3 yrs.
Reply:Well what they do is count their teeth, do a quick polish, and then they're done. It's really nothing major at all.
Reply:Definitely take your child to the dentist. Children that age can and do get cavities, especially if their parents put them to bed with bottles filled with milk or fruit juice.
Reply:yea its time but im sure they just clean them and make sure to see them unwrap evrythign they use
Reply:He will only check your daughter's teeth,not use the instrument to make a hole in any tooth.Every doctor washed their hands before using them.
Reply:the dentists here will not see children until 4 years of age. They said that children under that are not usually ready to see a dentist but in case of emergencies they will see them sooner. The dentists office said that children at a younger age are to scared to open their mouth and there isn't much they can really do they just encourage teeth brushing after meals. My son went to his first appt a year ago when he turned 4 and he refused to open his mouth or anything so when they finally got him to open his mouth they just looked around and didn't see any cavities so they said he was fine. The only thing they really do to younger kids is check for cavities and most will put the protectant on their teeth but not all dentists do that. Dentists are required to wash their hands prior to doing anything and they use fresh tips on all their equipment. Your child wouldn't need the equipment used if the teeth are healthy. You can try contacting a dentist and see if they will see your child but i know the ones here don't.
Reply:The reason why your pediatrician recommended taking your child to a dentist is because they need to look and make sure everything is growing the right way and that there are no major problems in her mouth that need to be monitored. They will probably not even do an X-ray, since she's a baby. They will do a gentle cleaning, have a look, and call it good.

I don't know what dentists you were reading about, but that is not how any dentist I have ever been to runs their practice. Everything, and I do mean everything, goes through an autoclave (sterilizing machine) before it is set out on the tray to be used. The dentist's assistant sets up the tray with all the tools, including a clean head on the rinsing hose, before or while a patient is being seated. I have no doubt that there are dentists who do not follow sanitary procedures, but I truly believe they are in the minority. If you have a dentist, you should already know about his or her sanitary procedures. If you decide to take your baby to a pediatric dentist, which is actually a very good idea for a child, ask to go in and look at how things are handled in the office. Any reputable dentist will allow you to look at how they run their office, because they will be following good procedures. Someone who doesn't allow you to look or ask questions is someone you don't want to deal with.

In any area of healthcare, there are going to be creepy people who don't follow standard hygienic procedures in their office. Rather than allowing them to make you distrust all healthcare providers, you simply need to know how to recognize them so you don't go to them. Don't let them scare you away from dentists in general. Simply find a good one.

And yes, while I don't have children, most of my friends first took their children to the dentist between the age of 2 and 2 1/2.
Reply:I took my daughter when she was also 2 years old... but it was my own dentist appointment.... I just want to show her what is done in the dentist office, introduce her to the receptionists and our family dentist... then they let her sit on the chair and gave her a balloon at the end of our appointment. I let her go again, just to visit the dentist 2 weeks after, then 2 weeks after that, I made an appointment for her already... she was actually excited to go see the dentist because they would give their children patients balloons and stickers...
Reply:going to a dentist is totally different for kids than it is adults. My daughter fell on the corner of the coffee table and hit her 2 front teeth. They turned brown. she was admitted in to the hospital to have white caps put on them. While at the dentist, they used bubble gum flavored gloves. They also have bubble gum flavored gas! The one my daughter went to has small TVs in the ceiling right above the kids chair. They also show Disney movies, and have video games and toys in the waiting area. In most states if your child is on medicaid it is required by law to take your child to a dentist check up by age 2. I have never heard of a dentist not washing tools or their hands. Childrens dentist seem to be more aware than soemof the older dentist "we" seen as children. My daughter was 2 1/2 when she went and now she knows to becareful not to hit her teeth. and she now loves to brush sometimes 6-7 times a day!
Reply:When my children were small I didn't put them to bed with milk or juice and after meals I wiped their teeth or gums with a clean, damp washcloth. You can make a game out of it so when you say "open wide" the child will open right up. They can have their own toothbrush, too, even though it's only used with supervision. Dry brushing is better than none. Sometimes the first visit to the dentist is only to get the child comfortable with the chair and comfortable with the dentist.

On my son's first visit to the dentist he just sat in the chair and was very attentive to all that was going on around him. We'd known the dentist as a family friend for many years, but we still couldn't get him to open his mouth. He just clamped it tight shut and shook his head. The dentists, said, "Well, that's okay. I just wanted to meet you anyway. Here's a new toothbrush. Come and see me again soon." I guess my son was still too young. We didn't make a big deal out of it because we didn't want him to be scared. A year later, he was fine.

Nowadays dentists wear disposable gloves like any medical professional. All instruments are sterilized so there won't be any chance of bacteria on them. You can get the dentist to explain as he goes along and you can ask questions. Of course you'll be in the room so your child isn't afraid. When you make the appointment, why don't you ask your questions at that time?
Reply:i was in the denist the other day with my boyfriend and was talking to the nurse in there i have a 2yr old and she was saying i should bring her in and get her teeth checked and it also gets them used of going so when they are older they will be used of going and they dont get scared
Reply:I so wish that I had fought to take my daughter to the dentist when she was two and not wait until the recommended age! She is terrified of dentist now and I know if I had started her earlier it wouldn't be a problem!
Reply:My children have been going to a pediatric dentist since they were one. As soon as they got teeth, I started taking them. The dentist that we use, it is free until they are 2, then you start paying...........the dentist wanted to get them used to him and play with them before he became the "scary dentist".

All instruments are autoclaved and cleaned. The dentist washes his hands, anitbacterial soaps them, and wears gloves, a mask and shield's for his eyes.

Make sure that you trust your dentist.
Reply:Firstly, yes, take your daughter to the dentist. A pediatric one is the best one to go to, they work very well with children. My daughter, born with a cleft lip/palate, has been seeing the dentist since a very young age.

Dental instruments are cleaned/sterilized with the use of an autoclave, I assure you, they are already cleaned in such a way before the patient comes into the room. Dental professionals wash their hands automatically before even touching a patient, and then they put on gloves.

Your daughter will be in good hands.
Reply:Yes, take your child to the dentist.The MD wants to be sure all is well. It is easier to correct small problems earlier than larger ones later. Pediatric dentists sometimes called pedodontist specialize in treating children.(you can find a listings in the yellow pages) Many general dentists love treating kids, but it is best to call ahead to ask. It is standard of care for dentists to autoclave their instruments, wash their hands and wear gloves. The first visit is fun, a check up %26amp; cleaning. You can prepare you child by reading books from the library such as Bearnstein Bear Goes to the Dentist or Little Critter's Dental Visit and practice counting her teeth at home with a Qtip.
Reply:As soon as they get their first tooth they should be taken to the dentist. My brother went at 2 and he's 5 now.
Reply:My son is almost two and will be going to a dentist for the first time this month. They usually only look inside the mouth the first visit and dont really do much work on them unless necessary. I have a really good dentist and will be with my son the whole time. I understand your concern. Just make sure to do your research and look around before taking your child to the dentist.

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