Health - 26 February 2007

My wife has spinal stenosius, she had surgery last year and it help her alot,but her very bottom disc is out causing her to walk,stand,or sit without it being difficult and painful.She also has protruding dics in her neck as well as 2 buldging discs. Her Dr. had told her that if physical therepy doesn't help in another 3 months, that he'll just keep her on Oxycoton 40mg as long as it works for her.
Now,is there something wrong with this picture or am I that dumb. I need all the help I can get.

2007-02-26 18:43:06 · 5 answers · asked by dave k 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been having a sharp pain on my side but its on my lower back right side. if you know whats referred to "love handles" i am having the pain in that area but on my back side. I dont know what it could be. i went to the doctor and he said he didnt see anything wrong but it comes and goes. if anyone can help me on why this is happening or what could cause this it would be greatly appreciated

2007-02-26 18:42:15 · 6 answers · asked by rmclean449 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-26 18:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by sascha d 1 in Infectious Diseases

i really need a 'number 2' but i cant be bothered to stand up!! helllppp!!!

2007-02-26 18:39:54 · 10 answers · asked by Syndicate 3 in Men's Health

Hi I am doing a project at school on rabies so if anyone knows anything about it plz tell me

2007-02-26 18:39:07 · 5 answers · asked by The No Picture Man 2 in Infectious Diseases

If you can, you are like in the top 10% of men when it comes to strength.

2007-02-26 18:34:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

2007-02-26 18:31:14 · 9 answers · asked by Natasha c 1 in Women's Health

ok here is the deal im tired of having to keep my perfect hair line every day..i mean is it ok to use nair on my beard so that i dont have to shave....i dont want that hair growing back for awhile

2007-02-26 18:28:22 · 6 answers · asked by ohitscrusty 2 in Men's Health

2007-02-26 18:28:22 · 3 answers · asked by cookie 1 in Skin Conditions

A feeling of excitability and palpitations and dry cough sometimes feeling like you cant breathe all that good especially when lying down and runny nose and constant itchy sneezes and pain in the right shoulder...can it be all just coincidence ? if you have had any of these symptoms, please share any diseases or problems that might have been diagnosed for them,,thanks

2007-02-26 18:26:46 · 3 answers · asked by sinful vampyra 4 in Other - Diseases

i what to know how to gain a few pound im onley like 98 pounds i need to im 19 years old

2007-02-26 18:26:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diet & Fitness

hey everyone. ill just get to the point
for the past 3 days my nipples have been sore and sometimes hard/erect....it has nothing to do w/ anything sexual though.
why are they so sore and hard?

2007-02-26 18:24:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

2007-02-26 18:23:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Infectious Diseases

I work almost 60 hours a week so I have to schedule vacation time to see a doctor...I got this Friday off but I don't know if i can just walk in or if I have to set an appointment.

2007-02-26 18:23:47 · 6 answers · asked by sillyfish 1 in Women's Health

If there is anyone on here that has tried Propolene could you tell me your results and any side effects. Thank you in advance

2007-02-26 18:21:49 · 3 answers · asked by nicky 4 in Diet & Fitness

I have a bad case of strep throat. I got a perscription of antibiotics, plus 3 steroid pills I had to take all at once to make the swelling go down. I also am taking birth control pills. The doc says to take 3 antibiotic pills a day, morning, noon, and night. And they are kind of big pills. I'm really worried about getting a yeast infection. How likely is it that I will get one because of all these meds? What can I do to try and prevent this? Any tips?

2007-02-26 18:19:32 · 16 answers · asked by psycho_suzy2003 1 in Women's Health

2007-02-26 18:19:13 · 11 answers · asked by Natasha c 1 in Women's Health

last night I did wake him up..and it was hard for him to go back to sleep..have to alternate tylenol and motin every four hours. to keep his fever down. Is it possible that he can get a seizure while his sleeping?

2007-02-26 18:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by Angie29 3 in Other - Diseases

I have seen a doctor and she suggested that I carry on taking phyto-estrogen and pills which both could not counter-react. However, my hotflashes still comes back, a friend of mine asked me to go and see Chinese doctor, I am not sure, can anyone help????? THANKS VERY VERY MUCH FOR ANSWERING THIS....

2007-02-26 18:18:13 · 6 answers · asked by Creativedesign 2 in Women's Health

I recently returned to work after I was violently ill for 3 months. I was tested for colitis, cancer, croan's disease and after finding nothing they diagnosed me with IBS. I have to watch what I eat and drink so my symptoms don't get too severe. I work at a buffet and have suddenly become very scared of germs. I see so many different kinds of people handling the utensils. I feel that I'm so supseptable to illness. I have never taken any sick time for this before. I had a little bit of an IBS episode at work the other day and have come to the conclusion that people are not very sanitary and I might get sick from them. They are coughing and sneezing and blowing their noses or maybe just haven't bathed for a few days. I really like my job but I'm afraid this will interfere with my customer service. Its getting to the point where I won't even touch utensils handled by anyone unless I have gloves on.
Is my fear irrational?

2007-02-26 18:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by moobiemuffin 4 in Other - Health

Every year around this time (winter) I get rashes that itch really badly! I've been to the doctors a few times and they just said my skin is sensitive ... but I don't understand if it's the weather .. or something that causes it because it's only once a year around this time. The rashes are usually in places that I have tight clothing ... for example where my jeans tighten at my waist or my bra strap area. It's very frustrating because sometimes the rashes start peeling and leave ltitle scars. The scars do go away but it's still very annoying and I want to know what causes them. I have ointment and cream but it only reduces the itching but doesnt make it go away. Is there anything else I can?? what's wrong with me!

here is a blurry picture
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2164/rashig6.jpg

2007-02-26 18:16:51 · 1 answers · asked by whatever123 2 in Skin Conditions

i want to become a firefighter and i need to get faster, stronger and more athletic overall. anybody know how i can do that in four like half a year?

2007-02-26 18:15:43 · 3 answers · asked by Fivehead 1 in Diet & Fitness

Hello, I've been considered a big for my age when I was in elementary school (2 - 3 inches taller than the other kids) and up to including grade 8. But after graduating high school, many of the boys were taller me than me (up to 6'3 - 6'4 even).

I am 5'10 - 5'11 (not too sure what height) - Male
My dad is 5'11
My tallest cousin is about 6'0 - 6'1 preceding my other cousins which are around my height 5'11 - 6'0.

My doctor told me that (after reading my graph) that I have the chance to grow up to be 6'0 - 6'1 tall. This is when I was in grade 8 - 10 (not too sure). But I am still the same height as I was before. I don't understand!

However, during grade 9 - current, I don't exercise, sleep less, not having a proper diet, and stayed at home for the past 5 years. I want to grow taller.

Currently I work in a warehouse setting, I work two days a week and lift at times, which sometimes my back does sustain pressure from lifting heavy objects. Do I still have a chance?

2007-02-26 18:14:55 · 9 answers · asked by crazychuck 1 in Other - Health

had a REALLY bad headache when she got home,no antibiotics helped
the seziures were all in one day
she had a cesarean
she had placenta previa
no case of epilepsy

*i thought the doctor said she was positive for hep. C but i dont think so i think i just heard wrong

2007-02-26 18:14:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Women's Health

Three months ago, when I first started working out, I could barely benchpress a 10 and 5 on each side - about 75 lbs.
Now I can bench a plate and 10 - about 155 lbs.

Three months ago, I could barely squat 75 lbs.
Now I can squat 135 lbs.

Three months ago, I could barely bicep curl 25 lbs.
Now I can curl 45 lbs.

Is it normal to grow at this pace? I don't drink too many protein shakes. About once every alternate day, but I eat a lot.

PS I'm not really a fitness guy. I'm a musician and I weigh a 145 lbs.

2007-02-26 18:14:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Men's Health

2007-02-26 18:13:42 · 2 answers · asked by church k 1 in Diet & Fitness

If there is an emergency,the wonderful people that staff the hospitals and ER's are there to help,and I want to thank every single one of you first.BUT...here's my problem.I was in an ER here in Las Vegas and saw a Mexican man who was suffering horribly and dripping blood by his seat while waiting more than four hours before he got helped.He had been sitting quietly trying to keep his nearly detached thumb onto his hand before the actual shock wore off and he felt it and started moaning in obvious agony.I doubt with the time that passed if he was able to get his thumb re-attached.My question is this: when I was there and said I had no insurance,I had a bad reaction from the person taking my info.I had cash,and paid (dearly) before I left.Is it possible that this man got overlooked because of the risk of non-payment due to lack of insurance? It's illegal,but I'm sure it could happen.

2007-02-26 18:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

ok, so i had a baby a year ago and i am still nursing but only at night and tonight my son put some wieght on my boob and it hurt so i felt arround on it and there is a lump. it is about half a walnut big close to my rib cage. it doesnt move and it isnt really round. it is tender. im pretty sure it isnt a clogged duct, im not engorged at all and i had that before and this is different. i plan to go to the doc asap but have any of you had this? what was the outcome?

2007-02-26 18:12:13 · 1 answers · asked by mypurpleelephant 5 in Women's Health

My seven year old daughter has multiple disabilities, including arthritis. Several therapists have said that swimming would be ideal to improve joint mobility and help with some other problems she is having. A friend said that she had heard before of someone getting assistance with this sort of thing. We live in Texas and my daughter has Medicaid. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-26 18:12:11 · 3 answers · asked by STACIE K 2 in Other - Health

why

2007-02-26 18:11:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care