General Health Care - September 2006

If I have torn cartilage am I running a risk of making it worse by walking around - - not much pain but stiff and swollen. Usually only bothers me when I go up stairs..

What are the risks of surgical repair?

2006-09-24 17:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I've had a bad cold for about 5 days; I've gone though like, five stages of different kinds of symptoms each day. The past couple of days I've had a bad cough and sore though, any suggestions for cough medicine or cough drops, etc...

2006-09-24 17:21:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-24 16:50:20 · 21 answers · asked by Kindred 5 in Other - General Health Care

After showering, whether in hot or cold water, regardless of soap and shampoo, I'm left with a tingling itch all over my body which lasts about fifteen minutes. My girlfriend reports the same sensation. Now, I live on Lake Michigan, so I'm dealing with some hard water problem I believe. Is there a way to "cure" this? Lotion after a shower does nothing, and air drying makes it worse. I can't come close to affording a water softener, and I rent anyways to it's out of the question. Anyone ever have to deal with this problem?

2006-09-24 16:46:32 · 3 answers · asked by deaner123654 2 in Other - General Health Care

Im having some swelling in my hand and wrist area and the knuckle finger i broke is sore but my broken bone area feels great. And i know its not broken anymore.

2006-09-24 16:35:56 · 4 answers · asked by bugjuice 2 in Injuries

2006-09-24 16:34:17 · 16 answers · asked by butterfly_kisses81501 3 in Other - General Health Care

Heres the story, please help if you can
Ok I get frequent UTIs and have had 2 severe kidney infections. I get kidney stones from the freguent UTIs and they are aparently from sex (not just from a particular individual and with or without condoms) This has been occuring since I was 16. So my urologist put me on a cephalosporin anti-biotic and told me to take 1 every time I have sex and then gave me a higher dose for when ever I happen to get a UTI. I get about 6 months worth which last me up tp a year. I have been on this regimin for years now and have been seeing multiple things happening. I now have a peptic ulcer, acid reflux, have strep throat 2 or so times a year and have had multiple kinds of infections (upper resperatory, yeast infections, etc) I told a friend who basicly brought to light that the anitibiotics are not only killing bad bacteria but are killing the good too. Now I was near my nephew who has strep for 1 hr and I have a blister on my throat. What should I do?

2006-09-24 16:32:31 · 2 answers · asked by xxkittenluvxx143 3 in Other - General Health Care

He has a cold, sore throat, his couldn't breathe from his nose. i'm in desperate need of help because he wouldn't listen to what i say, i told him to drink lots of waters, but he won't listen,, and although he eats his medicine but it still won't work. does anyone knows the express way of curing a cold, and sore throat, what food to give him? what drinks to give him?? well, i'll try any incoming good advice, except going to the doctor, he won't ever agree to that. thx ^ ^

2006-09-24 16:28:34 · 12 answers · asked by lizzie 2 in Other - General Health Care

I take antidepressants, and they really take a toll on my sex life. I feel like I'm letting my parter down every time they want sex, and I'm just not in the mood. So how do I keep my partner satisfied?

2006-09-24 16:00:02 · 6 answers · asked by lindsey_philyaw_05 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have a lot of stiffness and pain in my fingers. I thought it was because I started a job where I have to use my hands all day but now it has moved to my left hand as well and I don't use that one very often. It is worse in the morning or when it is cold but arthritis meds don't do anything. It feels like there is fluid or something on my knuckles that won't let them bend. Can't afford going to doctor but would like to know what it is.

2006-09-24 15:40:39 · 6 answers · asked by jenw1403 1 in Other - General Health Care

Is there a home remedy i can use for a earache ?

2006-09-24 15:38:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

What makes the taste buds on the tip of your tounge swell up? They hurt!

2006-09-24 15:33:27 · 0 answers · asked by Smart Girl 3 in Injuries

any tips besides the common "life ur head" one/ common sense?

2006-09-24 15:28:27 · 21 answers · asked by Heater 1 in Other - General Health Care

I don't want to use a strong soap that won't rinse away... What do you use?

2006-09-24 15:20:22 · 9 answers · asked by leedogg1981 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-24 15:19:39 · 15 answers · asked by fresh2 4 in Other - General Health Care

i dont think it is ringworm because there isnt any marks but this does feel like a crawling feeling and it has been itching for atleast a month.it's not pink or marked at all.any suggestions?

2006-09-24 15:18:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Please, only serious answers here. I, at first thought it was gas, but the pain is still in the lower left side of my abdomen. I've had my appendics removed already, so that leaves that out. It feels as if I've just had surgery. I can press on it, and it feels as if I've just don't sit ups. It's not cramps, but as I said, a pain that feels as if I've just had surgery. Does anyone know what this could possibly be? It all started around the time I stacked some firewood.

Thanks for any feed back

2006-09-24 15:10:48 · 14 answers · asked by John Z 1 in Other - General Health Care

Does anyone know what that could possibly be?

2006-09-24 15:06:01 · 8 answers · asked by Toni 1 in Other - General Health Care

I only have one kidney.. does my diet have to be different or anything? I knwo i can't have as much alcohol.. How much do you think is okay? Any imput on having one kidney, or if you know anything on this topic, will help Thanks

2006-09-24 15:02:27 · 9 answers · asked by Luckystar25 3 in Other - General Health Care

I see where people kill themseves while on anti-d's .whats up with that? since ALL the drugs i take are depressants , will adding A-D's make it worse?? Is it safe? Hate the idea of becoming a daily pill-popper but I'm bumming over constant pain. What are the risks & bennie's? tyVM

2006-09-24 15:01:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-24 14:07:22 · 9 answers · asked by Rosemarie K 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-24 13:59:01 · 9 answers · asked by bapalicious@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - General Health Care

I work as a CNA and we lift alot, but I try to use proper procedures, but I can hardly move it hurts so bad! Please some suggestions! Thanks

2006-09-24 13:58:00 · 7 answers · asked by Goldylocks 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I work as a CNA and we lift alot, but I try to use proper procedures, but I can hardly move it hurts so bad! Please some suggestions! Thanks

2006-09-24 13:57:42 · 12 answers · asked by Goldylocks 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I am an alcholic and I need some serious help. Oh god.....

2006-09-24 13:47:29 · 13 answers · asked by so sick of being broke 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-24 13:43:33 · 10 answers · asked by Nate357 1 in Other - General Health Care

its happens often, I see white flashes, sometimes there brite flashes, what does it mean when u see them floating white flashes

2006-09-24 13:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by got2know 4 in Other - General Health Care

I was pulling apart my stapler and one of the staples poked me, actually a good bit went into my thumb. I haven't had a tetanus shot since I was a teenabger so I am sure I would be out of date ( I am now 23, I dont remember when they were required back then) Should I go get a tetanus shot tomorrow?

2006-09-24 13:19:28 · 13 answers · asked by Me 6 in Other - General Health Care

What can I use on it that wont hurt her if she puts her finger in her mouth? She isnt crying and doesnt seem to be bothered now, but might be by morning. Should it be covered? Thanks!

2006-09-24 13:13:04 · 16 answers · asked by Candi 1 in Injuries

i have this scar on my knee and leg after i had this bad fall about 6 months ago, its all healed, but the color mark is still there, is there any cream that makes the dark shaded color lighten up?

2006-09-24 13:10:51 · 6 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Other - General Health Care