http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/ SHS anonymous QA Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:48 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9596 I'm currently a member or the Family Planning Project. This summer I'll be moving to Houston, TX to go to optometry school. Is there a program similar to the Family Planning Project in TX? Tue, 12 May 2009 09:39:47 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9595 I've been on the oral contraceptive Kariva for about five months now. I've realized that since then, I have gained about 10 pounds. I'm not sure if this is because of the birth control or something else. I've always been extremely irratible and moody, but was told BC should help even things out - I just seem to get more depressed now. Could this also be caused by the birth control? Is it worth trying to switch to something else if these are the only side effects I have? Mon, 11 May 2009 13:45:08 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9594 I've noticed this problem only during this school year. For the most part, I have painful bowel movements and come away with blood when I wipe. I decided to go on a colon cleansing detox program where I took a couple pills each day, and everything was fine then, no pain or bleeding. A week or so after I finished the program it started up again. I tried changing my diet around a bit, adding more fiber and eating healthier, but the symptoms persisted. I don't know if I have hemorrhoids and I can treat it with an ointment or stool softener, or if I have something worse and I need to get it checked out. Sat, 09 May 2009 20:13:22 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9593 Based on the symptoms I have I think I may have a urinary tract infection. The articles I've been reading say I can treat it with over the counter meds, but didn't specify what. I'm also taking birth control and I'm not sure if I should be worried about medication interference. Are there any specific meds i can take for this problem or should I go in and talk to somebody? Fri, 08 May 2009 09:07:13 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9592 so i had a really weak period and i took a pregnancy test that i had had for a while in my cupboard and it said i was pregnant do you know anything about the oral abortion pills and where i could get them and should i take another pregnancy test? Also could i go to my doctor and get them and have insurance cover the pills but would it be secret from my parents? Fri, 01 May 2009 17:02:40 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9591 I've contracted herpes, through my boyfriend going down on me while he had the start of a cold sore. The first outbreak was incredibly painful, but the doctor said it may never happen again. Is this contagious in the same way that herpes usually is? What information should I know? Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:56:44 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9590 How can a ingrown hair, pimple and herpes be distinguished if they are on the mouth area? Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:55:57 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9589 I am currently on Depo Provera for birth control, and have been for the past four years. I am finally considering switching to something different due to the bone loss issues associated with Depo. I want to start taking pills instead. How soon before my next shot is due CAN I start taking them safely? I would like to start as soon as possible to get used to taking a daily pill, but I'm not due for my shot for another two months. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:00:22 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9588 I am currently studying abroad and can't really see a doctor that easily. I know you can't offer diagnosis but I was hoping you could point me in the right direction for some relief. About 3 days ago I noticed I was uncomfortable walking for long periods of time because my butt would start to hurt. It has gotten continuously worse and now the area around my anus (not inside) is red and swollen. I am usually very regular but I haven't had a bowel movement in a couple of days but I'm not constipated. I have a cold so my appetite hasn't been good so I haven't been eating very much. Also it is very painful to cough because doing so forces me to tighten my anus and its quite painful. Is there anything I can do to relieve the pain? Medical help is available but there is very limited help for foreigners aka you have to provide your own translator, and this is a rather delicate topic to ask a native to help me with. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:40:47 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9587 I have only had two partners and think I may have an STI. About 4 days ago, I had a bump that was tender on my outer vagina lip and thought it was from my underwear and pants rubbing or something. Two days ago, I pulled an ingrown hair from it and it bled a little bit and than stopped. Today, it pussed a tiny bit and than bled for about twenty minutes. I don't know if maybe it was just an ingrown hair and it clogged up or something. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:44:05 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9586 I am planning on donating blood withing a week from today, and I was wondering if donating blood lessened the effectiveness of depo provera in my system? Would me donating blood result in my birth control not working as well as it should, or does it not even make a difference? Thank you. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:07:48 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9585 I have dry white large areas on my scalp that are sometimes very itchy. It is like dandruff but much more extreme. What can I do about this? Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:03:18 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9584 Just today (this evening), I've been experiencing pain in the pointer finger of my left hand. When I move my finger in any motion, I get this sharp pain (the feeling when blood flow returns when circulation has been cut off) around main joint of my finger. The pain is at its worse at full extension. When I wiggle my fingers for a short period, I feel a light pressure build in that one finger. Any idea of what it could be and how to fix it? Thanks Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:42:13 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9583 Im taking one a day women vit. and calcium 600 mg + D vitamins, and i was wondering i could and should take fish oil pills and flaxseed pills as well or is that too much? Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:39:41 -0700 http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/answerspot/message.php?message=9582 I'm using ground flax seeds in my meals but can i take flax seed pills as well or instead?