http://www.answerbag.com/profile/55846 New Answerbag answers from tearyeyedamerican Tue, 29 May 2012 20:52:57 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 20:52:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55785 I get bad chest pains where my heart is. It lasts for about a day, then I'm fine. It has been happening for the last 6-7 years about 5-6 times a year. What could it be?<br /><br />This Could also be a hiatal hernia which can mimic a heart attack and often fools doctors. A friend once told me of how she thought she was having a heart attack only to discover it was a hiatal hernia, much to her relief. A hernia is when one part of your body protrudes into another part of... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:30:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55785 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55783 One of my ears is bright red and hot. What is this, and what can I do about it?<br /><br />Do you drive a car? Which ear is it? It is possible that, if it is your left ear, (Providing you are in the States) it is being exposed more to the direct rays of the sun while you are sitting in your car, causing severe sunburn? You did not mention how long this has been going on or whether it... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:16:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55782 I have a sharp pain below my ribs on the left side. It hurts when I move or take a deep breath. What could this be?<br /><br />This sounds like splenik flexure syndrome, basically gas. Gas can produce painful cramps that can have a grown man doubled over in agony. Women bear up better but suffer just the same. I suggest drinking lots of water to aid in maintaining a healthy BM staus. Does the pain subside after a BM? How... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:08:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55779 I work making pizzas and running a cash machine. Sometimes, my right hand goes numb, starts to hurt and goes tingly. What can I do to fix this?<br /><br />Since you are not working with vibrating tools, I would tend to believe that it is NOT Vibrational White Finger. Instead, I would suggest that the injury is originating in the spine, particularly in the cervical region where the medial nerve originates in the cervical spine at c4. Doing the... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:22:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55774 I have constant low back pain which is worse before and after my period. I twist to crack my back and squeeze my buttocks to pop my back which relieves the pain. Is this normal?<br /><br />Back pains during a woman&#039;s menstrel cycle are quite normal. However, severe pains should be investigated by a good GYN. If all is normal in that department you could try a good chiropractor. Many women have experienced relief from painful cramps, or a reduction in their severity, by having... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:57:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55774 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55772 How did pandas become an endangered species?<br /><br />The giant panda&#039;s numbers have been declining for thousands of years due to hunting by humans and climatic changes.The greatest present threat to the panda&#039;s survival is the loss of its habitat. Their range is steadily shrinking due to logging operations, fell trees, and peasants... Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:47:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/55772 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51555 My one and a half year old sometimes puts her finger down her throat and makes herself vomit. What should I do to stop this?<br /><br />Never use the hot sauce. Besides the fact that you are teaching your child how to be cruel to his children, small animals and any helpless critters that come his way through life, it&#039;s also cruel to him/her. Affensive behavior usually disappears on its own as the child grows. If it... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:35:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51553 My one and a half year old sometimes puts her finger down her throat and makes herself vomit. What should I do to stop this?<br /><br />I would take her to the doctor. She could have some kind of irritaion in her throat or her teeth may be bothering her. Look for a legitamate reason for the behavior. If, as one thought, it is for attention? Then deal with that appropriately by making the bad behavior un-profitable. However, with... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:23:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51547 What would be a good kids' game to play when babysitting both a fourth grader and a toddler?<br /><br />Hmmm, let&#039;s see, a fourth grader, somewhere between 9 and 10 years old, and a toddler, say 2 or 3 years old. Been there, done that. The great thing about having a older sibling is that the younger child learns things twice as fast and wants to do everything their older sibling does.... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:04:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51511 What are some of the healthiest foods that are not fruits or vegetables?<br /><br />Here are a couple items that are not fruits or veggies and are concidered healthy foods. Raw honey is exceptionally good for you. It can also be used to treat burns or skin irritations. (Try it for facials and see how smooth it makes your skin.) Another one you should try is bee pollen which is... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:47:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51511 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51496 Do you have to have a pizza oven to make pizza at home?<br /><br />Okay, this is an answer I know well. While my kids were young I used to make home made pizza every Friday night. I did not have any special ovens for this and they came out very good. You can purchase a special stone that really makes for a crispy crust. However, it is not mandatory. You do have... Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:58:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51063 Why is it that some guys in chat rooms seem to only talk about sex or cyber?<br /><br />Because they&#039;re guys...!!! Duh! It is a known fact that guys think about sex all the time. Chat rooms offer a venue where they can say what they want and do what they want with no one watching. Get the picture? Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:41:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51057 My Chihuahua licks my skin constantly, sometimes so long her bottom lip foams up. Do dogs groom their owners?<br /><br />While it could be the sodium they are licking from your skin, it could also be a sign of affection. I have two miniature pinschers, mother and daughter, that show affection for each other by &quot;nibbling&quot;, small little nibbles along the back and neck and all the areas they can&#039;t get... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:31:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51057 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51045 My spayed female Chihuahua spends a lot of time licking her private parts, which excites her so much she starts to 'hunch' the carpet and even our other dog. Is this normal?<br /><br />Have you looked to see if she is in heat? Another possible answer could be an infection, tumor, flea infestation, and many other causes. Humping other family dogs is not an unusual behavior in itself. Without more information it would be difficult to pin down the reason she is doing this. I would... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:06:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51038 I want to meet in person a guy I met on the Internet, but we can't because of our parents and the distance that separates us. Should we wait to meet until we are older?<br /><br />A true story. The daughter of a friend of mine (I&#039;ll call her Jane) met a man (Robby) much younger than she is (the age difference being some twenty years) over the internet. He is a con man. He has a lengthy criminal record. Although he can be a sweet talker who knows all the right words to... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:52:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51038 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51019 The profile of a girl I met online says she's 18, and I want to meet her. But what if she's younger? If I meet her can I get arrested, even though her profile said she was 18?<br /><br />When in doubt...punt. I would make a copy of her profile to show the authorities should it come to that. At sixteen, I looked like 22 and even had a job that you needed to be 21 for. So I lied. I did get a good education learning dance steps which I later taught to others in the old Author Murry... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 19:36:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51017 I met a guy online, then we met and had sex on the first date. He left town and I haven't heard from him since. I feel bad for rushing things. Is there any way to let him know that I would like to go back and start over?<br /><br />My question is &quot;Why would you want to?&quot; It is a pity that people don&#039;t take their time getting to &quot;know&quot; someone before getting to KNOW someone. Sex on a first date sends mixed messages. It might indicate to your love interest that you are &quot;easy&quot; and if he can... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 19:03:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51017 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51013 In online dating etiquette, do I have to respond to unsolicited winks or emails from guys I'm not interested in?<br /><br />I guess I&#039;m old fashion. I think it is better to be polite and send a short note saying you appreciate their interest but that you are currently interested in someone else. Most winks are unsolicited. That&#039;s what on line dating is all about. It doesn&#039;t pay to be rude to those that... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 18:35:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51013 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51001 I'm about to propose to my girlfriend but I can't afford a diamond. Will she be disappointed if I propose without a diamond ring?<br /><br />One thing you can do is to check the local pawn shops (and newspaper classifieds). You can get a good deal and even pay for it on layaway at most pawnshops. I might keep this bit of info to myself though, she might not like the idea of getting a second hand ring. But, if she is not the... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:57:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/51001 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50992 Does it always hurt to die, or do some people die without feeling pain?<br /><br />There are incidences where people die instantly. In these cases the person feels nothing at all, just finds themselves out of their body. Other deaths are with people in a coma, a sleep like condition, where they just go softly into the next existance. Some of us that are fortunate enough to grow... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:17:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50990 I'm having pain in my lower abdomen and it feels like my intestines are being stabbed and squeezed on my right and left sides. What could this be?<br /><br />I agree with the response from JackNicklaus, no one can diagnose a medical problem over the net. However, here are a few things you can ask yourself: Are you constipated? This is the most common reason people have abdominal pain. Try this, when you are having a pain, (and I am assuming the pain... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:04:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50990 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50940 Why are flush handles always on the left side of toilets?<br /><br />Aside from certain ethnic requirements, (In certain areas in European Countries it is considered bad manners to give a gift using your left hand as the left hand is the one that takes care of toilet matters. Giving a gift with the left hand might be refused by the recipient as being tainted, or... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:07:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50940 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50921 What is the largest diamond ever found?<br /><br />No one said anything about where the largest diamond was found. This one might prove to be a bit difficult to mine, but it would sure be interesting to see. Its named BPM 37093. Its the heart of a burned-out star and is a diamond that weighs in at a staggering 10 billion trillion carats.It... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 10:36:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50921 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50918 How are diamonds formed in nature?<br /><br />Diamonds form as crystals and are composed of pure carbon (C). Diamonds are one of the few stones that are made up of a single element, Carbon. They form while under tremendous heat and pressure. The only place where these types of conditions exist are deep beneath the Earth&#039;s surface,... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 10:08:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50913 Are diamonds the most expensive stone?<br /><br />While diamonds are one of the most popular and command a high price for quality stones, there is another gemstone that surpasses the diamond in cost and rarity. It is Alexandrite. One of Earth&#039;s most rare and spectacular gemstones, Alexandrite is rightfully called &quot;The Most Expensive... Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:45:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/50913