Health - 25 February 2007

The dr took off the dressing and the ace bandage finally and put a band aide on it to let it drain more. My question is, why is my elbow area swollen. It was not swollen originally. The cut has stopped draining today and each day I get more range of motion, but I am worried about the swelling. I have another dr appt on Tues and I will def ask about it then, but I was hoping one of you were a dr or nurse and could give me some insight. Originally I thought it was because the ace bandage was tight but now that is it off there is still some swelling. Could the scalple cut (aka minor surgery) be the reason? Just curious. THANKS

2007-02-25 09:34:09 · 3 answers · asked by H 3 in Injuries

Ok.. what happens if I'm at a pelvic exam and they have the speculum in and I have to go to the bathroom?
Im getting one on monday.. after schoool....

2007-02-25 09:32:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

and if you have it taken out do you lose the weight you have gained ?

2007-02-25 09:31:43 · 3 answers · asked by tonisage21 2 in Women's Health

My son gets sinus infections all the time its like he always have it ,Is there anything that we could do to prevent this He also has generalized anxiety does this have anything to do with it ??

2007-02-25 09:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by Teresa M 1 in Allergies

2007-02-25 09:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by dara c 1 in Skin Conditions

Also, foods that would be palatable (I know this is quite individual) for someone undergoing chemo. Thank you.

2007-02-25 09:31:04 · 9 answers · asked by Isabella 5 in Cancer

2007-02-25 09:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by Chelsea 2 in Mental Health

I have scoliosis and suffer from sciatica, I visit the chiropractor every 3 weeks and exercise as much as my body can handle to try to combat the pain. I have linked up and now believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that when I don't drink any milk, my pain intensifies beyond belief. As soon as I resume drinking milk, the pain can almost disppear. I have done many trials to see what happens and if I stop milk for two days the pain comes back after those 2 days and then will calm down the next day if I drink milk again. I have tried low fat milk, cheese, etc ... to see if this has the same effect and it does not.
My problem is that I suffer from asthma also and drinking milk tends to agrivate it, so I cannot drink it all the time. So I'm either in extreeme pain or I can't breath. I need to find out what is in milk (obviously full cream milk) that is stopping the pain so I can find alternative source of it. I know its not the calcium as I tried taking calcium supplements and it didnt help.

2007-02-25 09:30:31 · 4 answers · asked by hippiejane 3 in Other - Health

2007-02-25 09:30:04 · 4 answers · asked by phil_love 1 in Women's Health

I woke up this morning, and my eyes are bloodshot, they burn and there is dust all over my eyebrow. It was kind of like pink eye but theres no puss, its just the dust you get in the corner of your eye, but more, on my eyelashes and junk. Anyone know what this is??

2007-02-25 09:29:54 · 9 answers · asked by Jon 1 in Allergies

Also, what are some identfying charactersitics of it?

2007-02-25 09:29:53 · 1 answers · asked by pineconepik 2 in Other - Diseases

all the celeb magazines go on about the stars coming out going in to spinning classes for exercise does anyone know what they actually do there because i just picture them hanging from ceiling on a piece of rope and spinning round and round this is not right is it?

2007-02-25 09:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by vici 4 in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-25 09:28:39 · 6 answers · asked by mollyxxx 2 in Other - Health

I am doing a research project on the rare disease called Cate-eye Syndrome (CES). The problem is I am almost done but I cannot find one particular answer. I can't find if there are any medications or treatments for this disorder. Can you please help me?


thank you.

2007-02-25 09:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by xolifes2sh0rtox 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-02-25 09:28:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

Humorous answer come on doctors and paramedics, prove that we also have good sense of humour?

2007-02-25 09:26:45 · 1 answers · asked by Dr.Qutub 7 in Heart Diseases

Maybe someone can give me some insight on this issue. I'm wondering if blood tests can detect viruses. I know they can pick up HIV/Aids but what about others? I'm asking because i was extremely sick for 2 weeks and had gone to the hospital 5 times. They checked my heart (ECG) did the routine blood work and everything came back ok. I know I was not having panic attacks because I was sick felt like I had Mono or the flu and was dizzy, sweating from my palms and underneath my arms, also was extremely weak couldn't take a shower even, breathing was laboured. My body was also turning ice cold and shaky throughout the day and I was losing my appetite. I finally after exhausting the hospital route and feeling like I was getting even sicker went to a Natropathic Dr. who said my liver was affected and I had a virus aswell he gave me something for my Autonomic nervous system, liver and to clear the virus. I started stabalizing a bit but I was wondering how the hospital missed the problem?

2007-02-25 09:26:40 · 2 answers · asked by Bewell B 1 in Other - Diseases

I heard of the "condition" when it came up with a victim on CSI Vegas. I've got to figure out what causes it. When I looked it up on the internet, it gave me a bunch of weird and I think they were unrelated sites. Can someone diminish the mystery?

2007-02-25 09:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by meamonkey648 2 in Mental Health

I wanted to know if anyone could tell me why I get UTI so often ?I Get them twice a month real bad very painful spasm in my bladder !!! I have one partener my soon to be husband I had a Endometrial ablation about 2yrs ago and i get the uti during my period time which I only spot or I might bleed alittle If anyone could please tell what I could do to prevent them I know cranberry but it doesn't help I take so much antibotic a month I am so tired of being in pain !!
Any Info I would so much appriecate
Thankyou TERESA

2007-02-25 09:26:02 · 6 answers · asked by Teresa M 1 in Women's Health

Should I start first with a 5 minute warm? How long and how hard should I do the intense part for and how long do I do the easy part for and how long should I do it for? Please help.

2007-02-25 09:25:41 · 3 answers · asked by gambitleblanc 1 in Diet & Fitness

took headache pills now what

2007-02-25 09:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by timsbabe 5 in Other - Health

Hey, I just got a cast 2 days ago and I noticed my fingers swelled up, (my thump especially) and I have a pins and needles feel. Is this normal or should I call a doctor?

2007-02-25 09:23:38 · 10 answers · asked by Maria 1 in Other - General Health Care

Ive developed a pain in my left hip thats lasted for over two months now. Im not sure if the pain is in the joint or the muscle surrounding it. Usualy during the day it doesnt bother me that much but it gets worse when i sleep. It went away for about 2 weeks but now its back and last night it got so bad I wanted to shoot myself but I couldnt even get out of my bed. Im only 19 and other than this pain im very healthy and active. What do you think the problem is and what should i do about it ? Any advice will be greatly apreciated. Thank You.

2007-02-25 09:23:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-25 09:23:03 · 3 answers · asked by worriedparent 1 in Injuries

How can I fight off telepathic mind-conditioning?

2007-02-25 09:22:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

i'm reading this book and it mentioned this disease known as "mal de chagas" its like in central and some south american countries

but does anyone know what it is?
i mean, what are the symptoms?
how's it transmitted?
long/short term effects?
who discovered it and
how is it treated?

okay, thanx for help, really appreciate it, websites are a plus, but whoever answers all the questions soonest gets the 10 points,

i'm checking this in an hour,

once again, THANX!!!!

2007-02-25 09:22:15 · 8 answers · asked by alpha mutt 4 in Other - Diseases

I'm 15 years old, and I feel my arms are too skinny, and my abs are too small. If I make a commitment doing 20 push ups and 40 sit ups daily, By June will I see an improvment on my body, or am i doing something that will make a minimal difference? Are there any other techniques I could do? Answers much appreicated :)

2007-02-25 09:20:36 · 7 answers · asked by ScoTT 1 in Diet & Fitness

i've never had belly fat before, and its only a little, but i dont want any! i am active and ride an elliptical machine for 30 minutes almost every day. will this get rid of it, or should i try somethig new? i dont really want to diet either...

2007-02-25 09:19:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

I was in a weird car accident where I was dragged by a truck on the side of my face when I was about 8 or 9 years old. The fainting didn't start till after that when I see blood. Well, about 2 weeks ago I was watching that show House and fainted- but there was no blood. I have never done that before- its got me bugging real bad. Its super embarrasing and I don't like how worried it makes my family and friends. I want to know why I do it and maybe I can try and get myself to stop. It sux. My head starts getting fuzy, I hear a weird "ringing" then things start going black & white then I wake up a few later. :(

2007-02-25 09:19:28 · 5 answers · asked by KittyKatKarin 2 in Other - Diseases

I am 13 and i want to be 100 pounds instead of 120 so i was wandering if there are effective healthy ways for a girl my age to get to that size.

2007-02-25 09:18:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness