General Health Care - September 2006

I have suffered from back pain for years now, the pain can be excrutiating. I have permanent pain, but when it gets particularily bad my upper body tilts to the left.

It is quite a severe tilt and I cannot straighten up. The pain is in the base of the spine and travels down my right buttock. Driving or sitting makes it worse.

Do anyone know what the condition could be and what the treatment options are. My doctor just gives me painkillers and valium to relax the muscles - Im only 30 and dont want to put up with this any longer, it has been like this since I as 20 but has gotten worse in the last year.

2006-09-03 02:15:58 · 15 answers · asked by chazza 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-03 02:13:52 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-03 02:06:07 · 22 answers · asked by dancer 1 in Other - General Health Care

Is it possible to take too much Vitamin E orally?
How much is right?

2006-09-03 02:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by ct241 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-03 01:43:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

It's red, a bit scaly, makes it hard to move the upper lip, when I put fingers on either side of it (one on it and one in my mouth) there's a hard knot or something. A couple of people said it is still healing (it's 3 weeks since the accident) from a bad abrasion. I want to see what more people thinK.

2006-09-03 01:41:24 · 4 answers · asked by spooky_squeaks 1 in Injuries

2006-09-03 01:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-03 01:07:37 · 16 answers · asked by SK 1 in Pain & Pain Management

im 16 and have had headaches for a few days.. they come and go but arent very sharp or painful.. i just came back from a trip and have changed my diet, could that be an explanation? also, i sleep really late and wake up a around noon... should i worry? im really scared please help

2006-09-03 01:06:17 · 9 answers · asked by hedZy ♀ The Dancing Banana 4 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-03 00:48:38 · 39 answers · asked by Goose 1 in Other - General Health Care

It isn't horrible, but about 8 days old, with a red ring extending about 1/4 inch from the puncture spot, and some swelling, but nothing MASSIVE.. trying to head off infection without losing the new peircing. SEROIUS ANSWERS Only PLEASE, if you don't know please don't waste my e-mail space!!!!!

2006-09-03 00:37:03 · 6 answers · asked by lizamaroo 1 in Other - General Health Care

I drive tractor trailers for a living and have come into a stinky problem a new guy was hired and drives the truck at night he is a smoker i am not there are no policies to ban him from smoking in the truck does anyone know if there are any dangers from left over second hand smoke it sure smells gross he is also sensitive to anything i use to cover up his smells .can handle smoking a cigerrette but can't take the smell of fabrezze

2006-09-03 00:26:15 · 13 answers · asked by jedjgri 2 in Other - General Health Care

it's bruised too. Will it get better? How long will it take to heal?
She was really pissed when she did it.

2006-09-03 00:21:17 · 18 answers · asked by johnneedsaname3 1 in Injuries

i've got a friend who is addicted to such habits, help me with some suggestions

2006-09-03 00:18:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have an illness because of the following reasons.
1) Systematic family battles and problems with fighting against my mother using spanking as punishment (which I strongly oppose today)
2) Going to 5-7 different schools because of bullying from children and teachers
3) Systematic abuse in 3 different residential schools
4) Systematic and severe sleep deprivation
5) Repeated close encounters with death
6) Several heart attacks
7) Sereve and relentless legal battles with a woman I know
8) Problems with my safety systematically
and miscallanous other issues

I have grey hairs in facial hair, pubic hair and other parts may be possible.
I get a body temperature reading down to as low 34.5*C (94.1*F) when I sleep. (about 0.7*C l(1.5*F) lower each year because I am still restisting problems). People call me lazy because I tackle a lot of them sitting at a computer.
I get periods of weakness and exhausted feeling type laboured breathing.

What is my medical condition called?

2006-09-03 00:05:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Hello I use 2 packs of pocketpaks listerine.... And I am wondering does it have any side effects?

2006-09-03 00:04:23 · 7 answers · asked by unknown11233 1 in Other - General Health Care

a relative has arthritis if any1 has any secrets of getting relief from it pls tell!
i kinda would appreciate anytrhing from exercises to stuff u could eat!

2006-09-02 23:57:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

There are loads of people on here that think it's "unfair" that disabled people get parking badges, benefits, motability car schemes, etc. I'd give it all up just tohave my body back for a day. The government isn't discriminating against ab;e bodied people but trying to help disabled people live as much as a normal life as possible. Why do many people on this board post abuse towards disabled people? I'm honestly interseted to know as it might help me help able bodied people understand why I get benefiits.

2006-09-02 23:51:44 · 33 answers · asked by Cazza 4 in Other - General Health Care

i need some more weight on my body

2006-09-02 23:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-02 23:31:01 · 1 answers · asked by I know nothing 1 in Other - General Health Care

Ive got 19.3 million of red blood cells and I was told to extract blood
How much blood do I have to extract and how often ? please help
cause thi is serious.
How long will I live (very worried)

2006-09-02 23:30:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Can I donate blood every month? and how much ?

2006-09-02 22:45:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Tips for keeping away tired eyes.

2006-09-02 22:13:39 · 8 answers · asked by anu_jaa 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-02 22:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Jane gingerp 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-02 21:55:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-02 21:32:15 · 11 answers · asked by kris 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-02 21:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by tialashar01 1 in Other - General Health Care

i would like to know if my son is short.

2006-09-02 20:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by flutterby 1 in Other - General Health Care

A month ago I injured my back, went to the work comp doc. and he said I had a middle and lower back strain and contusion. He gave me some meds and put me on a restriction. Eventhough he gave me a referal to a back specialist, at my request, the work comp. people are trying not to send me to the specialist. I decided to pay for it myself and called a few specialist, and one told me they do not accept work comp or cash, that if I did not have insurance, they did not want to see me. I felt a little upset by that, am I the only one, or does anyone feel that medicen has come down to the dollar instead of helping people and saving lifes. Think about this question for a while, and let me know what your true thoughts are. This question will be decided by vote for best answer.

2006-09-02 20:53:36 · 16 answers · asked by Doug favors universal insurance! 3 in Injuries

I usually wake up later than most people but perhaps once in a while I might need to get up a few hours earlier than usual. Naturally, I would set an alarm. But invariably I find myself waking up a few minutes BEFORE the alarm is scheduled to sound. Is this normal? And if it is, why is that?

I understand that if you wake up always at the same time, your body will get used to it and might not need an alarm clock. But what happens to me is that my brain or body seems to know what time exactly to get up even though it's not my regular wake-up time.

2006-09-02 20:32:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care