I have had bulima for five years. I am quite healthy now because I am young. But I am worried for the future because somebody said it could affect my fertility, and it puts pressure on my heart making it more likely that I have a heart attack when I am older. Is that true?
204953
Yes, first of all you need to see a mental practioner. They will be able to assist you and plan out a therapy that will be most effective. Secondly, it WILL cause you serious health problems. NO ONE'S body is meant to go through what your is doing right now. It will be very bad if you don't stop. Just ask yourself: Is this really worth it?  Also, you will need dentures soon, due to the constant acidic state your teeth are in now.  Sorry to be so graphic, but you are not an exception to the rule.
146227
Those symptoms could mean a number of things, but it's not healthy no matter what it is.  I guess it's possible to have a young heart attack, but it doesn't seem very likely.  Either way, she should see a doctor soon.
21501
I've never heard of this, so first of all my thoughts are with your family.  I knew strokes, heart attacks and those types of things didn't only happen to "older" people anymore, but that they were also happening to people as young as their 20's.  I had absolutely no idea, I am going to try to look this up tho, as I have two young children.  Were there any symptoms, something long coming that didn't get noticed because it was also considered a normal thing?  I hope he stays strong and has a great turn around back to good health.
357587
I know this is easier said then done, but I wouldn't worry about it just yet.  Ive had mine for 3 years now and I'm 32 and your body does go through changes all the time.  Just take a deep breath and relax and if things don't change in a week or so, then call a doctor.  I'm a Paramedic and a woman, so just tryin to help 8-)
657246
Lets hope they are right. 2 people in my family have heart murmurs and the doc said for them not to worry, that lots of people had them. Murmurs came in different degrees and theirs were mild. Sounds like yours is too. So live on and have fun. If you ever sense anything seems off just go back to the doc and see if anything has changed. Both of the people in my family are in their 60's now.
218246
I'm not sure if what you said is related to what is happening to me because i sometimes fell like that my heart hurts really bad and it seems like an arrow went in... but i don't want to go to a doctor eighter because I'm kinda scared but i heard that when you get older something happens so i would go to the Doctor.
251234
Maybe it's just hormonal disbalancy..it happenes.Maybe u have anemia and low cholesterol and estrogens made from it.U need to go to the doctor, to take ur blood for tests.It's possibility for pregnancy as well,but more I suppose for hormonal disbalancy,what is as well serious.
671586
Not everyone gets it hun. You may be lucky and already be immune to it if you have been in close contact to someone who had it, eg a sibling. And it's not just young kids who get it... I had it aged 26!!
255896
OK I HAVE PCOS FOR OVER 7 YEARS NOW AND 10 YEARS AGO I WAS TOLD AFTER I HAD MY DAUGHTER THAT I WOULD NEVER EVER HAVE ANYMORE CHILDREN DUE TO THIS CONDITION. I WANTED ANOTHER CHILD SO VERY BAD.I AM ALSO OVERWEIGHT PARTLY DUE TO THE PCOS AND WITH THIS DISEASE IT IS ALMOST IMMPOSIBLE FOR ME TO LOSE WEIGHT.AS FAR AS PERIODS GO I WOULD HAVE ABOUT 3-4 PERIODS IN A YEAR AND THEY WOULD EITHER BE VERY LIGHT ALMOST NOTHING TO VERY HEAVY.I WAS PUT ON PROVERA TO REGULATE MY PERIODS AND CLOMID FOR FERTILITY FOR ME TO CONCEIVE WITH MY DAUGHTER 11 YEARS AGO. DECEMBER OF LAST YEAR I THOUGHT I HAD OVARIAN CANCER AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND FOUND OUT THAT I WAS 6 MONTHS PREGNANT AFTER BEING TOLD FOR 10 YEARS I WOULD NEVER HAVE ANYMORE BABIES. THE ONLY THING THAT I GIVE CREDIT TO FOR GETTING PREGNANT THIS TIME IS THE LORD ABOVE. I PRAYED SO VERY HARD TO HIM AND ASKED HIM WHAT HIS WILL FOR MY LIFE IS AND WHATEVER IT WAS I WOULD GLADLY FOLLOW. WELL 6 MONTHS LATER I BECAME PREGNANT AND JUST HAD A BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL MARCH 6TH GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS AND DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
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I have had tacacardia since the age of 6with ectopic heart beats it is a lot better now (in 50s)but Ismoked for 15-20 of those years and it aggravated it,coffee and tea are also a one a day .and stress.so deffinatley stay off nicotine.
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Cassie, you guys are being very careful and he needs to understand that the chances are of you becoming pregnant while taking all these precautions are slim to none. Yeah, nothing is ever full proof when it comes to preventing pregnancy, except, of course, if one person has been diagnosed as being sterile, but you guys are being very responsible and safe. Try to explain to him that he is taking the fun and desire out of it for both if you guys with his paranoia. Get him some reading material on the issue and see if you can educate him further on this subject. He obviously enjoys sex and he should want it to be a fun, intense, romantic and joyful experience for both of you. If he is having panic attacks and constantly worrying about this it has got to put a damper on it for you as well as him. Maybe he does need to speak to a doctor about this. If he is having true panic attacks maybe he needs some medication for anxiety. I wish you the best of luck with this and I think it is a problem that can be overcome. Good luck.
50766
I have a 5.5cm ovarian cyst on my left ovary.  I have had it most of my life.  I am asymptomatic.  That means that I have no pain and it doesn't affect my life in any way.  It can have an effect on fertility, so she if she wants to get pregnant, she might want to get checked out by an Infertility Specialist.  That's how I was able to get  pregnant and give birth to my son.
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You are not too young to have a heart attack.\n\nEspecially because you note that you are prescribed blood pressure medicine.. which is an associated risk, and leads me to think there may be other factors (hereditary) involved also.\n\nYou should call 911 and be transported by an ambulance to the hospital.  \n\nIf you are uncomfortable with this, call the ER and ask to talk with the Triage Nurse.  The Nurse will best advise you.\n\nHave a friend or family member drive you to the hospital.\n\nAt the very least, you will receive more blood pressure medicine, and assurance that you are okay.\n\nGood luck & Be Well :-)
10550
I dealt with a similar thing in college.  My heart irregularly papitated and it really disturbed me.  It would race up for no reason.  \n\nThings I did to reverse the problem:\n\n-Reduced my caffeine intake (caffeine has the potential to make your heart race)\n-I had an EKG study on my heart...it was normal\n-I got plenty of sleep at night\n-Realizing that the majority of my irregular heartbeats were contributed from Anxiety. \n-I began to pray for wisdom with this problem.\n\nAs for feeling your heartbeat after you eat, you will.  When you eat, your body has a lot of gas exchange during the whole digestive process.  The same gas that will make you belch or fart "pass gas" after a meal.  I noticed a lot of pressure in my heart area and discovered that the problem wasn't my heart, it was gas.  I suggest taking a TUMs or some kind of anti-acid to help reduce the gas, which should reduce the pressure around your heart after meals.  Lots of soft drinks, carbohydrates, junk food will bring on gas.  Try to stay away from those foods....I know, that's a hard thing to do if you're in college.  Junk food was everywhere when I was in college.  \n\nAbove all, if you have health insurance, use it.  Go see your doctor and ask him what's best.  He'll be able to tell you what anti-acid medicine you should take.  \n\nDo you have a lot of acid reflux?  \n\nI hope my advice helps ease things a little better.  \n\nGood luck and remember...I'm not an expert.  What I say is just a suggestion from past experiences.  If you're that worried about the heart beats, go see a doctor.
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Hi, I am sorry to hear this.  You didn't state if this has always happened to you or not?!  If it is something new you are experiencing then I would really speak to a Doc.  Sometimes a load of stress in other areas of your life can make you heart race and do funny things.  It isn't uncommon to have panic attacks when stressed or nervous.  There are probably a lot of options out there to help you with out taking meds. I would really talk to your family doctor as soon as you can, just to make sure there isn't something majorly wrong.  Take Care of yourself and remember you are the best judge of yourself and what you need.  Sending you lots of smiles :) :) :)
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Sometimes it happens. If you have been excersizing more, if you've made any changes in your life that were stressful, if you've changed your diet. \n\nCycles change as women mature and you might notice differences in how blood regulates itself when you are 18, 21, 25, 30 and 35.\n\nIt is absolutely nothing to worry about.
465525
she probably just said that to scare you, I don't see how that would make a difference if you had many sexual partners. You should see a doctor to check if either you or your partner is infertile. also ask what you can do to maximize the chance of pregnancy