General Health Care - August 2006

2006-08-29 17:32:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-29 17:31:25 · 12 answers · asked by xmasta16 1 in Injuries

2006-08-29 17:31:10 · 9 answers · asked by keeter2121 1 in Other - General Health Care

For a while now I've had a strange ache in my legs. I live in Houston, a really humid and hot city, and for several years, maybe a couple times a month, my legs will ache like crazy. It's usually around my knee, right above and below it. But then sometimes it's my whole leg, and it feels as if my bone has grown so thin it's about to snap. It usually only lasts for a few hours. One time it hurt so bad I fell down and couldn't stand up on it. But that's the worst it's ever been. It's almost, how could I describe it, as if I were the tin man and I felt rusty and about to snap sometimes. Anyone have any idea? Oh yeah, and I lived in England last year, and it did not happen to me once, whether it's from the cooler, non humid weather of the Midlands, or just walking more. So, any ideas would be much appreciated as this kills me constantly.

2006-08-29 17:22:54 · 11 answers · asked by alias_in_nottingham 1 in Pain & Pain Management

they always occur during the night wwhile asleep.

2006-08-29 17:20:46 · 12 answers · asked by sweetie517az 1 in Other - General Health Care

It has been several years since this sleep medication has been on the market as a prescription drug and I know that after a certain length of time, a drug is able to be produced by other pharmaceutical companies. Just wondering if anyone knows when this is scheduled to occur.

2006-08-29 17:18:59 · 12 answers · asked by jazziejannieb 1 in Other - General Health Care

Hi, im a 17 yrz old guy, i have bad blader problems, since i was a bby i wet the bed, but recently it started in the day, i have visited doctors, but the say im lazy & thats the only reason the give, im not lazy, coz is an embarrasing problem, i have tried using diapers, but i only use it at home, i don´t want to go school whit a diaper on, so im alone in home, plz, can u give me any advice? what ever exept making fun of me.
THANKS

2006-08-29 17:03:10 · 16 answers · asked by hide! 1 in Other - General Health Care

perm accidentally got in my mouth.

2006-08-29 16:39:41 · 14 answers · asked by neishaluvsreese 1 in Injuries

I take care of these old people. They crap themselves every day. It would be great to just strap them to the toilet while I sleep. I can't find anything except like tape or rope, but they keep flopping onto the floor.

2006-08-29 16:36:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I don't break out anywhere else, just here.. I'd like to know why though.. maybe from toilet seats, like the bacteria on there, or what??

2006-08-29 16:24:28 · 6 answers · asked by an1 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-29 16:18:11 · 5 answers · asked by sydney2983 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-29 16:17:11 · 10 answers · asked by KatzPlace 6 in Other - General Health Care

I have a problem. I was opening up a container, and I pulled a little too hard. I felt a quick pain in my middle finger tendon--one of the tendons that connect the fingers to the wrist--because I pulled too hard. It didn't hurt very much at first after that, but then I abused it and didn't rest it, and after about 3 days it became very tender and I couldn't use my hand for anything. It's been about 3 weeks now, and it feels better because I've been resting it, but has anyone experienced this before? How long will it generally take in order for my hand to be strong again? Note: I am a guitar player, and my hand is very important to me, so that is why I am concerned.

2006-08-29 16:16:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I was involved in a car accident last November (Dumb @## ran a red light) and found out that I have 1 bulging disk, and 3 herniated disks. Well, the neurosurgeon recently told me that one of the disks are ruptured, which from what i take can be used interchangeably with the word herniation? Anyhow, the ruptured disc is now pinching my ciatic nerve and causing severe pain in my leg and groins. They put me on neurontin, percoset, zanaflex, and voltaren (not to mention the many stool softeners i take because of side effects from the percoset). I have also lost the reflex in my right leg, cannot lift it up much, and knee is weakening. So, they have recommended back surgery, but i am nervous because i am only 30 yrs old and have heard horror stories about back surgeries. Has anyone had a similiar experience or had a similiar surgery? What type of surgery do you recommend. My neurosurgeon does not recommend laser surgery, any advice on this?

2006-08-29 16:02:31 · 7 answers · asked by Shawn 2 in Injuries

2006-08-29 15:57:54 · 11 answers · asked by Amy H 1 in Other - General Health Care

I overheard someone telling another person that they were tired. The other person told that person that they weren't getting enough sodium. What did the second person mean when they told the first person they weren't getting enough sodium?

2006-08-29 15:37:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I stepped on a nail today --it went through my shoe -- stuck in my foot -- not sure how deep -- took off shoe and sock -- used a first aid towelette thing -- an hour later put some hydrogen peroxide on it -- was just wondering what would happen if I left it untreated? Thanks

2006-08-29 15:25:51 · 42 answers · asked by confused 6 in Injuries

I love healthy food and would love to eat it all the time i have a thyroid disease and would be 200pds. if idid not eat right , i beleive the markets would not lose any moey they would just sale more fruit and veggies.

2006-08-29 15:04:31 · 8 answers · asked by MOTHERTONI 1 in Other - General Health Care

David Ortiz from the mets is getting tested for a irregular heart beat and i was curious as to how serious this is. just a concerned fan.

2006-08-29 14:56:38 · 11 answers · asked by soniablade914 2 in Other - General Health Care

i think i got stung by a bee around one week ago and now i am starting to get weak in tje legs. I never saw the stinger come out of my arm.

2006-08-29 14:55:18 · 12 answers · asked by Steven 2 in First Aid

2006-08-29 14:46:34 · 5 answers · asked by crystal b 1 in Other - General Health Care

Ok, so this whole Ernesto thing (I live in Florida) is stressing me out. My apartment is a piece of **** and I'm worried about flooding, etc. So I took my contacts out just in case I started to cry (I'm a big baby, sue me) so I took them out, put them in the case, and I was an idiot and left them in there without solution, but only for about a half hour at the latest. They shriveled up, but I rubbed them in my hand with some solution for a good 5 mins straight with each, and they look normal now. Are they still okay to wear or should I go to my optomitrist and get my new pair early ( They are coming Saturday anyway)....or just hold out?

2006-08-29 14:27:37 · 4 answers · asked by Taylor Lee 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-08-29 14:25:08 · 1 answers · asked by robinhooddan 2 in Other - General Health Care

Can doctors recommend a test or procedure to find out whether enough rich blood(oxygen rich blood/ iron rich blood is reaching the head/brain. I have been experiencing dizziness for a long time.

2006-08-29 14:21:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

During a seemingly routine blood donation, the blood flow was very slow and stopped after about 30 minutes. The nurse tried moving the needle around, squeezing the arm, and moving the donor, but nothing more would come out. When the needle was taken out, the blood was spurting out of the arm just fine. The donation was stopped after only 1/2 the usual amount was retrieved.

Why wouldn't the blood go into the needle during the donation? I can think of several reasons, but I don't know if my reasons are medically sound.

Thanks for any informed opinions.

2006-08-29 14:20:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i have no job or money,but in severe pain for 4 weeks

2006-08-29 14:13:48 · 10 answers · asked by annbabe1956 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I tried to pick up something very heavy 5 days ago and I'm still feeling pain in my lower back. I went to a Massage Therapist today but I accually feel worse. Do you think I could have possibly torn the muscle?

2006-08-29 14:01:17 · 8 answers · asked by Shawnie 3 in Injuries

I have a mild sunburn, what is the best reatment that you have used.

2006-08-29 13:53:37 · 7 answers · asked by jons2375 2 in First Aid

2006-08-29 13:50:30 · 8 answers · asked by rebel==gurl 1 in Injuries

My mother-in-law doesn't wan't me to use baby wipes on my 4-month-old daughter because she says there are harmful chemicals used in them. Instead she wants me to use a warm wash cloth that I think will just smear any bacteria around. Is there any basis in her thinking?

2006-08-29 13:45:24 · 10 answers · asked by Brett P 1 in Other - General Health Care