Open Question: Comment on my writing, :) please?
So, um, hi! This is just an excerpt of my prologue, its not the beginning or ending of my prologue, I got it from somewhere in between,
?I am . . . sorry. . .? She murmured into her ear, softly, as she laid the baby on the ground once more, with a kiss on her little hand. She tightened the blankets about her until it would not fall off, and her necklace, the gold chain glimmering in the moonlight, wrapped around her tiny body like a rope, the round pendant engraved with their emblem dangled. A sudden beam of light caused her to gasp. It did not come from the portal. Her heart halted for a fraction of a second, for a moment or two she had debated whether her blurred eyesight has been deceiving her, however, she was wrong.
With a quivering hand, she reached out and grabbed a small glass crown, and, glancing sadly from it to the baby, with as much strength as she could give, she smashed it into pieces. The jewel pieces faded against the darkness?scattered?mingled with the common rocks and soil. Tears swam in her eyes yet again. She carried the baby into her arms.
Knowing this act could kill them both, she bit her lower lip and clamped her hand unto her sister?s chest, determined anyway. A magical sensation shot through them both, there was a gleam where her hand had rested. To the baby at least, the feeling was wonderful, a warm and soothing reaction she?s never felt in her short few months yet. To her, the pain of having a stiletto pierced through her shoulder seemed laughable; she fought not to scream, smoldering sweat dripped vastly despite the frosty air.
She heard their nearing footsteps, their loud, triumphant taunts, and knew that she could delay it no longer.

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:30:05 GMT

Open Question: are roller coasters 100% safe?
I am scared of roller coasters, because I’m afraid I might fall of the cliff, or have a heart attack.
Are they safe??? I don’t why when I ride it, it feels like falling off the cliff, but amazingly, nothing happens to me. Also, interesting thing is, how come nothing happens to us if we ride roller coaster, but if you really fall off the cliff, you die?? I mean, according to physics, if someone jumps off the cliff, they die before hitting the ground. But, roller coaster doesn’t do that which i want to ask you guys.
Also, even if your heart is weak (not super healthy, but i don’t have anything bad no disease no smoking), if you are a high school student, are roller coasters safe?????
I rode it about 2 times 3 years ago, (scariest ride), i feel like I had the happiest time of my life, but I couldn’t ride it last year, because I wonder “How did I ride something thats 500 ft high? The ride is higher than the cloud!”
By the way, I rode it last year because my friends said, if you don’t want to be a girl, you have to ride it.

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:12:13 GMT
Open Question: Cant get a good breath if i yawn? Doctors answer please?
Well I’m 13 and ever since July I have been having shortness of breath. I went to the doctors and had blood tests to see if it was asthma but it wasn’t but maybe thought it was a habit or anxiety, but now, a month later, im still experiencing the same problems- if not worse. I’m going to see a paediatric as it may be a heart murmur but its not going to make a difference in my breathing? I’m also going on holiday on the first of October and I really want to have a good holiday without having this problem and want to be a normal kid again!! Please help..
and dont say its asthma, stress or anxiety because its not..
Could it me anemia or would that of shown up in my blood test?

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:01:01 GMT

Open Question: Would you have the surgery done?
We have a 10 year old dog who has developed a small cyst between his eye and ear. It has grown a bit since I first noticed it but has slowed in its progression considerably in the past month or so. We took him to his regular vet who did not take a sample and said we could set up the surgery to remove it. I went for a second opinion and they did take a sample. Under initial observation the 2nd vet said he did not think it was too serious. The only way to know would be to remove it and send it out to biopsy. If we did do the surgery, it would be at the second animal hospital with a renowned veterinary surgeon.
There is a good chance that because of the cyst’s location, surgery would impair a vital nerve in the area and damage eye sight. However, if we wait and it gets bigger, it could be inoperable anymore.
It does not bother him at all. He doesn’t scratch at it or cry in pain when we touch it.
Our other issue is that he has a slight heart murmur and is overweight, making anesthesia a bit more risky. We have been trying to get him to lose weight but it’s really hard for an older dog who isn’t as feisty as he used to be.
Any thoughts? Would you go ahead and do it knowing there are some pretty serious risks (as in all surgeries) or would you leave him be because it doesn’t bother him and both vets didn’t seem too concerned?
(Just as an FYI, I am looking for opinions here, not medical advice nor will I base my final decision on answers here. It would just be nice to talk it out and get outsiders’ advice!)

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:57:41 GMT
Open Question: If the heart is so important why dont we have two?
I mean that’s so stupid we only have one.
Like about the dumbest thing in human evolution.
We have two of many other organs we don’t really need to live, but only one heart and that’s the most important thing.
We will die in less than a few minutes without it and we only have one.
That’s really stupid.
I always hear about someone dying of a heart disease, that’s so stupid, if we had two hearts it wouldn’t happen.

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:17:05 GMT

Open Question: Can anyone tell me what do all these symptoms mean?
I am 35 years old. recovered anorexic/bulemic. When I was 15 I was diagnosed with Mitral Valve Prolapse and heart murmur. About 3 years ago all of my symptoms started getting worse. I get really out of breath (very easily), my fingers will turn blue, palpatations, cough, chest pains, very nauseated, dizzy, feeling faint, lightheadedness and I suffer from awful migraines about 3-4 a week that are getting worse and worse and I have no energy. About 2 years I went to one doctor for these symptoms and she did a chest x-ray. I thought I had pneumonia again as I had in the past. She told me that I did not have pneumonia, and showed me the x-ray and told me that I had acute heart failure. But the radiologist said I didnt. I have been told since then that I have slight tricuspid regurgitation, my o2 levels are about 93 on average and I have a hole in my heart called a PFO. The cardiologist and I butted heads because on first glance at me, he asked me why was I there because I was too young and not overweight and there was no way I had heart problems. He tried to tell me that I was just stressed. (this was before his tech found the hole in my heart)
All these symptoms I have…could they be from the PFO or do you think it could be some other underlying problem that no one has found yet? I have not been to the doctor in about a year due to loss of insurance, but my symptoms are definitely no better…they are getting worse. I cant even take a shower or get dressed after a shower without getting short of breath.
Can someone PLEASE help me out and give me your opinion?

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:56:44 GMT
Open Question: I’ve developed a fear for my future, and I feel a disaster is inevitable … How to overcome this?
If I have to evaluate my life, I’d say it is average ( and this should sound positive :D) . I mean, I lost my father, I am not particularly beautiful or wealthy, don’t have real friends, don’t have a boyfriend, yet I feel I should be grateful even if it’s only for the fact that I have roof over my head, I am getting proper education and I can afford the basic things. Recently, a new TV show started in my country, which is said to be charitable. And they show all kinds of true (and depressing) stories of people who are misfortunate in one way or another. The aim is to collect money so that they can get treatment, etc. My problem is that since I watched the first episode, a very unpleasant feeling settled in my heart - that going through a real disaster is something inevitable and … I got rather scared of living. I know it sounds stupid, but I can’t relax, I am constantly thinking how one day I will have to face something terrible, like a bad disease, or any other misfortune you can imagine. I mean a huge one. One that will turn my life upside down. And I am terrified of this prospect. How to get rid of this pattern of thinking? I just can’t live for the moment! I tend to be quite future-oriented, for better or worse, but things looked brighter before … Now I’m panicked.

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:43:10 GMT

Open Question: several heart pains but no signs or symptoms of a heart attack or disease?
i am 19 year old dude.
since the last year am having a real pain on my heart and my shoulder sometimes,and i can not breath very well not at all,i just find some difficulty to breath,but there is no symptoms or signs of heart attack or disease,my lips color is normal beside i do not feel dizzy.would somebody explain to me what is that???

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:22:47 GMT
Open Question: I’m worried about my doggy?
I have a border collie cross jack russell who is 6 years old (: The vet says he needs to have some teeth out, and they need to knock him out to do it if he doesn’t have it done, then their is risk of infection and him getting very poorly, if he does have it done then there is a risk of him developing complications under anaesthetic because he has a heart murmur.
I’m worried

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:51:58 GMT

Open Question: I am afraid of dying.. questions below?
i am 18 years old and at college, i have pretty bad cardiophobia (fear of my heart stopping suddenly) and it does affect me (in class, in the car, in the dorm. etc.). Is there such thing as a heart just stopping beating? I am typically a logical person but i cant get this out of my head. The only ever times i am not anxious or worried are when I am drunk, but the hangover usually comes with severe anxiety. I dont usually have trouble sleeping, but the anxiety is worse at night. I went to the hospital once with the bottom number of my blood pressure over 110. I feel stupid writing this because statistically what are the odds of the person afraid of heart disease having heart disease. I have been having some chest pains and irregular heart beats (probably from anxiety) got a fine ekg, echocardiogram, and holter monitor. There should be nothing left to be afraid of, but I still feel my heart can stop at any moment. Could this maybe be GROWING PAINS or chemicals/ hormones usually associated with that. I had two years delayed growth so i am still growing a lot, dont think that is the answer tho. Any ideas or comments?

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:43:33 GMT

Open Question: health problems caused by italian cuisine?
i have do much research into this and cant find information to support my theorys
i have looked into common ingredients such as cheese which has high fat conents and therfore could lead to heart disease
please could someon give me more ideas thankyou

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:01:13 GMT

Open Question: Hole in heart….what is this disease name?
plz advise the name of disease ‘ hole in heart’? my baby age is just one month and found hole in heart once made ECHO test.
Plz advise i m worried my first baby….in tense
TARIQ…PAKISTAN

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:15:19 GMT