what are the symptoms of gonorrhea and is it like chlamydia cause i was tested for chlamydia and it said i didnt have it…is it that the doctors missed it and really have gonorrhea

Usually between10-14 days after suspect secual activity….some of the symptoms include frequent urination, white discharge, rashes to vulva area, and left untreated can lead to sterility. I would think that your doctor would test not just for 1 blood test fbut for a full panel, Syphilis, Hepatitis, Aids panel and gonorrhea Get retested for your peace of mind.Hope all is negative for your sake.sometimes in Life, a little scar is necessary to awaken one to the chances that one takes with sexual health.always consider this if nothing else…how many sexual partners has that person had BEFORE he got to YOU.think about that for a moment.that should scare the living day lights out of any person…If a Guy drops a girl because he wo't have sex with them TELL THEM GOD BYE.Life is tooo short.good Luck !!

-smelly, colored discharge, burning and itching of the vagina.
just today i was treated for both chlamydia and gonorrhea, my doctor wasnt quite sure which one i had, because the symptoms are so similar.
if you were tested for chlamydia and he said you didnt have it, chances are you dont. but if you're still having symptoms then you should have further tests.

hey.. just got a great resource for you to check gonorrhea symptoms. hope it helps.

Is there also symptoms relating to psychological problems too? do you know someone who has suffered and recovered from one of these?? Which one? Is there a way to help them to encourage them to really want to work at it?

its more dangerous. its one thing to not put food in your body but another to put it in there and take it out.

when you throw up, you are damaging your esphogaus. you are also bringing up the acid in your stomach and it will deteriate your throat. you are having your body take in food and fool it into thinking you ate but you body catches on too fast.

you need to get help if you have an eating disorder. just for the quality of life sake. you rather die then be healthy and not ugly thin? i dont understand.

Bulimia is just as dangerous as anorexia, but it is often charcterized as less dangerous because it is less rare, and there are fewer bulimia-related deaths. but bulimia really is dangerous: throat cancer, stomach cancer, rotted teeth, sores on the hands and around the mouth, weakened heart, dehydration, serious electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition . . .it's all there, and you really can die.

I have had bulimia for four years. I am semi-recovered at this point. Recovery is very, very, hard for anyone with an eating disorder. They define themselves by their disorders, they arrange their life around food and controlling their appetites. Letting go of the disease means confronting the issues behind the disease, and that process is never easy.

It's hard to force someone into recovering, because we eating-disordered types are a creative bunch. the person has to want it for themselves, or they will just fall back into the same behavioral patterns. Therapy along with meds like Prozac are usually most helpful to get the person to realize their worth.

Whenever someone told me to eat I would do the opposite. so dont yell or nag at the person.

it is worse because the violent actions that you are doing to your system. For example you can get esophageal cancer or esophageal hernia from the stomach acids, not a good thing.

I was anorexic for four years and almost died.

I have been bulimic for 3 years and have almost died.

Bulimia is worse because its effects are immediate as well as its inherent dangers. You can be 80 lbs for awhile and not even have terrible health, but you cannot puke up everything, everyday and avoid electrolyte imbalance, amylase imbalance, faintness, the body immediately adjusting metabolism and the entire digestive process to a binge/purge cycle.

And this sounds crazy but anorexia made me happier. even though it was irrational and false, the sense of power and control plus the physical skinniness that people love made me sooo much happier than bulimia ever did…bulimia in fact only made me feel OUT of control, disgusting, inferior, no physical perks and much more medically unstable.

it is a living hell of hells.

Quitting smoking is a popular new Year’s resolution, and quitting smokeless tobacco is just as important for the sake of your health. “Smokeless” does not mean it’s harmless, and it still has a multitude of risks.

Smokeless tobacco (also called chewing tobacco, spit, dip, snuff, snus or chew) has more than 3,000 chemicals, including 28 cancer-causing substances, Blount Memorial Business Health registered nurse and programs nurse coordinator Sharon Johnson explains. “People may think that smokeless means that it’s harmless, but nothing could be further from the truth. Smokeless tobacco can harm your health and place you at risk for developing certain types of cancer.”

In 2005, the five largest tobacco companies spent more than $250 million on smokeless tobacco advertising, according to the Federal Trade Commission. their main targets were young men. “Each year, doctors find more than 35,000 new cases of mouth and throat cancer,” Johnson says. “Approximately half of those people will die within five years.” recent research shows that spit tobacco use may cause problems beyond the mouth. it also has been associated with cancers of the esophagus, larynx, pancreas and stomach, as well as an increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.

Besides causing cancer, smokeless tobacco also can affect your smile. according to the American Dental Association, smokeless tobacco can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. Smokeless tobacco also contains sugar that can contribute to cavities. not to mention, your teeth and tongue can become brown and stained.

Nicotine, which is found in all tobacco products, is a highly addictive drug which affects the brain and the body, Johnson says. Some smokeless tobacco products can even contain more nicotine than cigarettes. “Because smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, you can get addicted, just as you can with cigarettes and other tobacco products,” she says. “Your body may actually absorb more nicotine from chewing tobacco or snuff than it does from a cigarette. just as with smoking, withdrawal from the nicotine in smokeless tobacco causes signs and symptoms such as intense cravings, increased appetite, irritability and depressed mood.”

Johnson says that medications and nicotine replacement products are available to help with tobacco cessation, and your physician can discuss which options are best for you. in addition, it’s helpful to take tobacco cessation classes and attend a support group. “Classes can help by providing education and support in the quit attempt, and they increase your chance for success,” Johnson says. “Classes can help a person in identifying triggers, and help to develop a plan for situations that may tempt a person to return to dipping or chewing. Classes include discussions for dealing with stress and improving overall health, without the use of tobacco.”

Blount Memorial Business Health will be offering smokeless tobacco cessation classes that start on Monday, Jan. 24, and continue for seven weeks. the eight classes are from 4-5 p.m. the cost is $75 for community members, and half of this will be refunded to those with perfect attendance. Register by Friday by calling Johnson at 977-5535.

Or, for more information on tobacco cessation, check out Living Tobacco-Free, which is a resource guide created by Blount Memorial Hospital and the Blount County Community Health Initiative. the guide can be obtained by calling the Blount Memorial Foundation and Community Outreach at 865-977-5727, or by visiting the Patient Resources section of blountmemorial.org.

Anorexia support is difficult for friends and family to find. if you need eating disorder help or anorexia information, you’ve come to the right place!

The whole point about anorexia recovery is not just to make the patient well, but also to help the family and friends.

When I was first given an anorexia diagnosis, the initial reaction from friends and family was that they weren’t too surprised. Suddenly, certain behaviors that they had observed through the years made sense.

Once reality set in, then it hit them like a ton of bricks.

none of my friends or family knew anything about how to help with anorexia – other than the stereotypical information that’s often seen or heard in the media. (And that’s really not the best information to have).

Questions flooded their minds – “Is this our fault?” – “What did we do to cause this?” – “How do we help her?” – “How do we talk to her?” – “How can we get her to eat?” … I’m sure it was instant panic.

For the sake of the entire family (extended family as well), it’s imperative that you surround yourself with as much information as possible – including getting involved in some kind of eating disorder support group.

Have you been diagnosed with anorexia? do you think you may have an eating disorders? use this site you interact with other and get help with anorexia.

It’s understandable to want to provide anorexia support to your friend or loved one, but in doing so, it’s a good idea to know some basic anorexia facts.

Sometimes we say things with good intentions, but unless you have a solid understanding of the eating disorder mind (and most of us don’t), you could innocently make a comment that will do more harm than good.

If someone is on the road to recovery, it’s tempting to want to compliment or encourage them along the way. Be careful with this! Comments that include any reference to weight – no matter how complimentary – are likely going to set them back.

If your goal is to plan some kind of anorexia intervention, it’s probably because your loved one has denied that they have any kind of an eating problem. It’s also likely that their health is in immediate danger.

Often families undertake this task on their own without the help of an interventionist or other therapist.

There are a number of anorexia resources that could be helpful to friends, family and sufferers alike. Sharing anorexia stories with others can be encouraging, whether it’s done in person or online.

sometimes those who are doing well on their journey through recovery can have unique insights and advice for those who are just beginning, or thinking about entering treatment.

Anorexia movies or documentaries can be both a blessing and a curse. they usually provide lots of helpful information, but they might also be extremely triggering to your loved one.

some shows tend to glamorize eating disorders, but even those that are more medical in nature can have a profound effect if the disordered eater is watching.

Check out the different types of eating disorder books that are on the market. my personal favorites are the autobiographies, simply because the accounts are (obviously) very personal, but there are others that you may find just as helpful.

There are lots of different ways that you can provide anorexia support to your loved one, but probably the best thing you can do for them is learn.

Take this opportunity to gain all the knowledge you can about their inner world. The information you gather will prove invaluable in everyday conversations with your loved one.

Feel free to read more about treatments for anorexia.