Small stationary bikes? [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac at at 2:01 PM - 0 answers

Can anyone recommend some doctors in Pittsburgh? I live in Shadyside (w/o a car, but could take the bus or Zipcar) and am looking for both a primary care physician, as well as a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor. Any suggestions? Thanks.
posted by reddot at at 8:17 AM - 3 answers

I'm familiar with the idea of nocturnal myoclonic/hypnic jerks - sudden limb movements that wake you up from sleep, or when just crossing the threshold of sleep. But does anyone out there get these before they fall asleep, but while chasing it, relaxing in bed with eyes closed? On bad nights I get several. [more inside]
posted by 34centstampede at at 6:26 AM - 35 answers

Why have I lost weight following gallbladder removal? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic at at 4:02 AM - 6 answers

I'm 27 years old now and haven't started a serious career yet, but I have graduated with an engineering degree. I decided I wasn't interested in engineering after some work experiences in the past and so I've tried to move into other fields. By now, I've dabbled in 3-4 other areas, but still can't make a decision. I'm afraid that this switching around is going to continue my whole life and waste my precious time. [more inside]
posted by dengxp at at 10:35 PM - 23 answers

I need some shoe recommendations to help with my plantar fasciitis. Issue: a lot of sneakers/tennis shoes make my feet too hot. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at at 7:21 PM - 19 answers

What's with my weird compulsion? [more inside]
posted by Alabaster at at 7:08 PM - 94 answers

Waking up dehydrated, why? [more inside]
posted by LSK at at 2:21 PM - 17 answers

Can you get growing pains in your breasts; or, has anyone else experienced this stabbing pain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 11:01 AM - 15 answers

Many MeFites are curious about metabolism, and so am I. I am particularly curious about metabolic rate testing: its accuracy, the experience, and whether it's worthwhile for me. [more inside]
posted by catlet at at 8:34 AM - 7 answers

What are the potential longterm effects of regular amphetamine (i.e., adderall, ritalin) use? Does anyone really know? [more inside]
posted by decoherence at at 8:07 AM - 18 answers

How do you mentally recover from having been in the hospital, especially when you don't know what was wrong? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at at 7:17 AM - 10 answers

I have found myself in quite a tricky situation and I think the only way to get out of this would be to fake an illness. Is there any not-harmful-in-the-long-term way to do this? It would be a plus if a reasonable doctor can't think of it. In case it helps, I live in New York and I can have most of the OTC medicines.
posted by defenestratedego at at 6:49 AM - 17 answers

Why do I crave sugar on days when I've had a lackluster/no bowel movement? [more inside]
posted by woebot at at 3:41 AM - 7 answers

This is in regard to Curves Smart equipment, which is now available at some Curves for Women fitness facilities. Does anyone know what exactly the display depicts? Although I've seen pictures of it, which shows "Cardio", "Energy", "Range", and "Reps", I'd like to know what each one is indicating. Also, prior to the installation of the Smart upgrade, the hydraulic resistance was non-adjustable. The only way to get more resistance was to speed up. It appears that the hydraulics are still configured the same. If so, then is it safe to assume that the only way to increase intensity/resistance is to do more reps in the same 30-second time frame? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
posted by Savannah at at 2:45 PM - 6 answers

Planning on starting a family. Help me get organized! [more inside]
posted by saradarlin at at 12:38 AM - 20 answers

Could we have bed bugs? [more inside]
posted by spacefire at at 6:07 PM - 14 answers

My baby LOVES to climb. Any ideas for home made baby gym to use up some energy of a super busy baby? [more inside]
posted by beccaj at at 2:08 PM - 6 answers

For the past twenty years or so (I'm 36 now) I have had trouble sleeping. Not really with falling asleep or staying asleep (even though I have had episodes where that was a problem too) but the big problem is I NEVER feel rested when I wake up in the morning. 'Non-restorative sleep' is the term I found after a bit of Googling. Through the years I have tried to tackle this problem in all sorts of ways but haven't gotten very far. About ten years ago I spent a night at a sleep lab but they couldn't find anything wrong with me. Sadly I have gotten so used to the situation that it is not on my mind a lot but lately I've been thinking about what else I could try. [more inside]
posted by dinkyday at at 1:52 PM - 22 answers

So! As a guy, taking a while to get off during sex is fine. But when I wank, I'd prefer to just get it over with. I have no problem watching porn, I'm just sick of it taking at least half an hour to come. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 12:34 PM - 10 answers

Which doctor do I go to to get rid of worms? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 4:06 AM - 12 answers

I feel lost/unintelligent a lot of the time. [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx at at 8:41 PM - 26 answers

DoctorFilter: Can you recommend me a wonderful female OB/GYN in Seattle, WA? [more inside]
posted by krisken at at 4:03 PM - 4 answers

Putting a child under the age of two on Children's Claritin for his allergies...advice, or first-hand anecdotes? [more inside]
posted by Asparagirl at at 10:33 AM - 16 answers

How do I, as a college student on a *very tight* budget, find a therapist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:20 AM - 19 answers

well. i have searched and searched and there is alot out there , but i am looking for something specific. this question is about BLACKHEADS. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith at at 3:07 AM - 25 answers

Is it possible to get an MRI and have it read, without a referral? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 4:13 PM - 12 answers

Fitness/Breastfeeding Filter: how do you estimate weight retention from breastfeeding? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 4:13 PM - 8 answers

Retro-diagnosis filter: Can the hive mind figure out what disease sent my mom to the hospital in the early 1960s and still affects her to this day? [more inside]
posted by Oriole Adams at at 2:01 PM - 8 answers

What's an effective way to describe social anxiety and panic attacks to people who are unfamiliar with these concepts? Sometimes, there's little choice but to attempt an explanation, on the spot (let's assume you're not carrying around literature with you). How would you handle that? Metaphors? Anecdotes?
posted by zennie at at 1:25 PM - 26 answers

Is it easy to get existing lenses put in replacement frames of the same type -- esp. when the latter are ordered online, and it would be ideal to have them re-inserted locally? [more inside]
posted by Clyde Mnestra at at 10:57 AM - 3 answers

How has sex changed for you since the Internet made porn so easily accessible? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta at at 10:20 PM - 44 answers

I'm seriously addicted to the snooze button on my alarm clock. Help! [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita at at 7:15 PM - 37 answers

Any way I can use herbs to make my period come earlier? [more inside]
posted by mafedeso at at 11:04 AM - 23 answers

[grooming-filter] how do I beat the five o'clock shadow? [more inside]
posted by krautland at at 5:56 AM - 28 answers

I have mononucleosis and I live by myself in New York. The first two days were agony, but six days later I feel great. When can I ride my bicycle again? Is it okay to have a beer? If I feel good, can I go for a long walk or dance to music? What about just hauling myself on the subway and getting groceries? If somebody elbows me, will my spleen rupture? How careful do I need to be? I'm not tired at all, do I still have to sleep all the time?
posted by bukharin at at 10:18 PM - 9 answers

I know YANMD, but wondering if others may be able to shed some light on the way my body stores/uses/retains water during the summer. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:48 PM - 3 answers

I'm a man and I can't orgasm. What can I do to remedy this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 11:28 AM - 18 answers

Childhood A.L.L. Luekemia My 2 year old niece was just diagnosed with this today and we are scouring the internet trying to find out all that we possibly can. She starts CHEMO tomorrow. Any personal experience or ideas of informative websites would be appreciated. Not generic websites but detailed and resourceful sites. [more inside]
posted by slowtree at at 4:51 PM - 7 answers

I'm a fairly short woman (5'2"), and my feet dangle from almost every chair (pew, bench, sofa, car seat) I sit in. This is uncomfortable and occasionally painful, and I've taken to sitting cross-legged everywhere, which is also uncomfortable and occasionally painful. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by sciapod at at 7:41 AM - 21 answers

Please help me decide when I should go to the doctor about my eyes? [more inside]
posted by fan_of_all_things_small at at 6:19 AM - 17 answers

I've concluded that my generalized anxiety comes from a lack of confidence in my ability to cope with adversity. How can I change this? [more inside]
posted by Ringo at at 5:19 AM - 12 answers

Recommend a dentist in LA who will see patients on the WEEKENDS please. [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi at at 6:51 PM - 2 answers

Recently, my bike picked a fight with a car and it ended up breaking my elbow. Now I'm trying to recover as quickly as possible. Do you have any physical therapy tricks or tips? [more inside]
posted by fake at at 5:08 PM - 9 answers

I have spent years reading self-help books, productivity blogs, self-help productivity blogs. I’ve found some treasured information and they have probably helped me in more ways than I’m conscious of, but… [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 4:41 PM - 10 answers

Help me find a research-based list of substances and /or ingredients that are or could be harmful to children in amounts normally found in households. [more inside]
posted by paselkin at at 2:45 PM - 4 answers

I've discovered one of the mechanisms of my laziness. When it comes time to do something, I start thinking about how boring or tedious it will be to do it. Thinking this very effectively zaps all my energy and will to do this thing. The interesting thing is, if my mind is occupied with something else, say a book or conversation I've recently had, then those negative thoughts don't pop into my head, and I can work away like a happy little smurf. How do I avoid these negative thoughts, so I can "Just Do It"?
posted by parallax7d at at 11:17 AM - 11 answers

My wife was a hit by a car while riding her bike. She broke her leg in 5 places, had 4+ hours or surgery and now has a titanium rod in her leg. She is getting out of the hospital tomorrow. Some suggestions for helping this self centered, busy person become an effective home health care aide? [more inside]
posted by Xurando at at 5:46 AM - 11 answers

Where can I buy book(s) that list best hospitals/clinics for cosmetic surgeries in Bangkok, Thailand? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi at at 12:50 AM - 1 answers

What drug most effectively silences your 'inner critic'? I don't mean drugs that make you think that every little thing you do/say/create is great but something that allows you to 'postpone judgement' for a few hours while you're working. For the purpose of this question I don't care whether these drugs are legal/illegal or healthy/unhealthy. Personal experiences/anecdotes (positive AND negative) from (song)writers, designers, artists etc. are most welcome...
posted by dinkyday at at 11:46 AM - 29 answers