General Health Care - September 2006

so, i know it works on fresh scar, cuts scrapes, but does it work on burns and bruises? do you know what else i can use it for?

2006-09-27 06:21:16 · 6 answers · asked by lazymingster 1 in Injuries

2006-09-27 05:48:32 · 4 answers · asked by shanelle A 1 in Injuries

2006-09-27 05:45:02 · 4 answers · asked by mimi 1 in Other - General Health Care

I know a couple of people in the health care industry who tell me a lot of what Doctors do is unnecessary and performed merely for monetary gain. Also, I've noticed the more insurance you have, the harder they look for something to be wrong.

I also think that prescription drugs ruin your body's natural chemistry, so I would be afraid to take any.

I've also heard about the needles and probing that Doctors do also.

Some friends have been telling me I should go in for at least a physical (I'm 35 and have NEVER been to a Doctor), but nothing is wrong with me.

The oldest woman in the world (at the time) a few years back said that her secret to longevity was "get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water and stay away from doctors."

So, do Doctors prolong your life or shorten it if nothing is wrong with you?

2006-09-27 05:42:31 · 8 answers · asked by psychosolodiver 6 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 05:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by Keepin It Reel 1 in Injuries

my bp 166/113, I know that 200/110 is an emergency, but when is it urgent? should I go see a doctor asap?

2006-09-27 05:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I fell down a flight of stairs in 1999 and didn't know that the home owner was responsibile for any/all medical coverage. via her home owners insurance. I had no insurance.

I never asked and she never volunteered the information.

This has been a chronic physical problem for me since then as it was never looked at properly right after the accident. I was a renter at the time. The home owner lived in the same house as well.

Should I pursue this matter through an attorney?

2006-09-27 05:26:21 · 9 answers · asked by Jane C 2 in Injuries

its been there ever since i can remember
sum1 told me it meant im not getting enuff calcium in my body, is that true?

2006-09-27 05:12:07 · 8 answers · asked by dukemaskot23 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 05:08:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

for heartburn...that ACTUALLY work.?

2006-09-27 05:08:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

only when the baby is out of the womb and starts to cry, does it inhale air for the first time which forces all the blood to travel through the lungs, so can the baby be kept in amniotic fluid even after birth before it breathes air? if yes, for how long ? if no, then why?

2006-09-27 05:06:42 · 7 answers · asked by mastimini 1 in Other - General Health Care

is it possible to prevent cramp and if not what's the best way to get rid of it or ease it?? thanks in advance!

2006-09-27 04:53:16 · 16 answers · asked by The Banshee 4 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-27 04:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

since over a year ago it was damaged by a dog bite, and now has ridges running from root to tip,

2006-09-27 04:48:34 · 13 answers · asked by k 2 in Other - General Health Care

specially after waking up from sleep.and after morning bath.

2006-09-27 04:35:15 · 12 answers · asked by srinivas d 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 04:26:42 · 11 answers · asked by steveg4274 2 in Injuries

2006-09-27 04:24:55 · 2 answers · asked by Chris D 4 in Other - General Health Care

doing research for uni project, would like your opinion.

2006-09-27 04:07:23 · 18 answers · asked by Bev 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 04:05:05 · 6 answers · asked by single mom 1 in Other - General Health Care

I first noticed my toes going numb Jan of this year. I took a 5 hr. roadtrip, when i reached my destination, my toes were purple. I had NO FEELING in them. I could barely walk. I thought it was due to the long car ride.

Over the last 9 months it is becoming more frequent. My toes will become pale, white with NO feeling. I usually get into a warm bath tub and pump the blood back into them. They are very sensitive to cold weather. I have also noticed a pins-n-needles sensation in the bottom of my feet as well.

I also thought I had a nerve problem because I suffered pain in the back of my leg when I drove my car. When I dont drive, I dont have any pain.

I am 33 years old. 5'3, 135 lbs. I have gained 15 lbs over the last year, so Ive been on/off of the diet pill, Didrex (dont know if that could cause this?).

The problem is I dont have any health insurance and know that this will probably cost alot to diagnose. Any ideas of what could be the cause or dx?

2006-09-27 03:47:07 · 4 answers · asked by spoildrotn 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 03:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by cowbinli_99 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 03:21:15 · 21 answers · asked by Billybob 1 in Other - General Health Care

can chewing niccorette gum make you loose your taste and smell?

2006-09-27 03:07:36 · 5 answers · asked by Linda 6 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 02:52:15 · 26 answers · asked by SWETHARANYAM C 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am very sick- I mean my throat hurts, my head feels like a million pounds and my bones are aching!! I have to be here at work, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas to help make the day go buy as fast as possible!! The day is so slow, I mean I have been here for an hour and a half and it feels like I've been here for 10! I work for another 7 1/2 hours!! Please help me!

2006-09-27 02:39:31 · 7 answers · asked by nat_00420 2 in Pain & Pain Management

What are the odds of me getting a job, I would love to go back to work 7years ago I had a back operation, I went back and aprox 5mounths after that I had another back operation. It took along time to get over it . Just over 5years ago I had a Tripple bypass operation, that went ok, but I developed pains in my Hip I was off of work for nearly a year and a half waiting for another yes I'm going to say it an operation. So I had a hip re-placement but that went wrong, it took nearly 2years to find out what was wrong, so I kept nagging different consoltants to do some thing and each time they said it will make me worse if they tried to put it write. What happend they did not put the muscle back on the bone properly so I have been in pain ever since. So 2weeks ago I went to a different consoltant and he said I have not only got that problem there is loosening of the joint so it means another operation but I am 62 years old will I ever get back to work. It's terrible being at home all time.

2006-09-27 02:18:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

have u heard of the 5 stages of sleep?
Well, my question is what happens if u wake up to pee, drink water,or just because?do the stages have to start all over again or do they continue.if i sleep for hours then get up then lay back down for another hours,do we go through all the stages still?
i know it's a weird question but ihave always been curious.

2006-09-27 02:06:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-27 02:04:21 · 14 answers · asked by shaun-otd 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have a pretty large scar on my forearm, and am wondering if anyone has a solution to minimize it. I have Mederma cream, no helping much???

2006-09-27 01:47:46 · 13 answers · asked by MiKeNeSs 2 in Injuries

symptoms more than two weeks

2006-09-27 01:47:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care