General Health Care - September 2006

I'm not quite sure how this pain started, but my upper back and the right side of my neck are experiencing brutal pain. It's the type of ache where the muscles are tense, almost stiff. I've gotton several massages, and have taken warm to hot showers. I have normal sleeping habits, and have a healthy and well balanced diet. Is there any way in which I could make myself feel at least a bit better?
If this is any reason why this pain is here today, it's most likely the stress I've been through (studying, working all the time). I wish I can relax more, but I have so many things to do, and so little time to do them.
I'm in pain, and I'm miserable (as far as my back goes). Please, some home-made advice?

2006-09-29 13:49:05 · 7 answers · asked by ♠♠♠ 3 in Pain & Pain Management

My primary doctor has everything about me since I was born. Now that my insurance change and I'm now a young adult, I've now gone from private office to Hospital.

2006-09-29 13:27:58 · 13 answers · asked by lteishajomoon 1 in Other - General Health Care

I herniated my L5 last year in December. I am a track runner and distance runner, so my doctor thinks the trauma caused by the running and weak abs may have caused it. Anyway, im actually regaining flexibility and movement, but does anyone know how long it takes to fully heal? I cant wait to get back to running!

2006-09-29 13:25:53 · 7 answers · asked by Collegebound... I hope! 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-29 13:22:11 · 5 answers · asked by ashlynnmiss 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi, I'm just coming down with a cold. I'm going to a party tomorrow. How can prevent it from becoming a full-blown cold, at least I don't want to have to blow my nose every minute. Please, help. Thanks

2006-09-29 13:18:21 · 14 answers · asked by annaraewang 1 in Other - General Health Care

Yes, weird question.

I administered myself a home urine drug test back in June. All was okay, except I left an extra enclosed urine container in a cabinet in my room by accident. All the urine is in the container. I don't want to open the container at all.

Should I just dispose of the container?

2006-09-29 13:07:31 · 16 answers · asked by humstu 1 in Other - General Health Care

I don't have a driver's license or anything to get it off with.
i know squeezing it makes it spread, what do I do?

2006-09-29 12:57:53 · 11 answers · asked by Beth 2 in First Aid

f you're trying to administer a suppository and the recipient is clenching his/her cheeks how do you make it so they relax themselves?

2006-09-29 12:41:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Yes, whenever I try and hold up four fingers, my thumb hurts. Can I have carpel tunnel? I read somewhere that aching in the wrist and thumb is a sign.

If I do have it, are there any excersices to relieve it?
I don't want surgery.

2006-09-29 12:32:37 · 9 answers · asked by Beth 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 11:57:14 · 4 answers · asked by MsLeo 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 11:52:57 · 12 answers · asked by Optimus Prime 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 11:50:57 · 19 answers · asked by katzoo 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 11:42:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 11:37:47 · 11 answers · asked by GirlyWorld 1 in Other - General Health Care

i have limb girdle muscular dystrophy and i am wheelchair bound.

2006-09-29 11:25:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Hi, I was wondering if people who are put on life support ever "recover" from that condition. My grandmother was taken to the hospital because of breathlessness that was a combination of old age and a respiratory infection. Apparently, she was stabilized thereafter. However, I've now heard that she is on life support. Is this a way to help her "recover" from the respiratory infection or just a way to prolong the inevitable?

Thanks.

2006-09-29 11:05:40 · 17 answers · asked by rd211 3 in Other - General Health Care

they advertise these commercials and say TELL YOUR DOCTOR. I am not medically trained!...besides, all these commericals sure do list a whole bunch of SIDE EFFECTS......example ~ this pill will help you sleep...HOWEVER, the side effects could be heart attack, stroke and liver failure!!! what's up with these commercials?

2006-09-29 10:51:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 10:49:58 · 11 answers · asked by Raul C 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 10:48:43 · 4 answers · asked by Raul C 1 in Other - General Health Care

Starting on 30mg, headache that wont go away, some very mild neaua. If I keep taking it, will the headaches subside?

2006-09-29 10:42:48 · 2 answers · asked by nnvabudz 1 in Pain & Pain Management

no head aches no stomach aches no nothing!

2006-09-29 10:38:16 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

And how have you done it? I want to quit so bad. I accually quit a few weeks ago, lasted a week and a half :( I just want to be healthy and feel health again. Help! any quitting suggestions?

2006-09-29 10:37:40 · 13 answers · asked by tkay 1 in Other - General Health Care

when imstressed or upset or even daily life im constipated constantly. what can i do...... no daft answere please this is a seriouse problem

2006-09-29 10:35:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

im not sure if its broken or not but when i went to the doctor he said it probably is but im getting it x-rayed on Monday it happened on Monday and the pain is still there it is all bruised and i cant bend it DO U THINK ITS BROKEN and if so how long of gym do i need out cuz the doctor gave me 2 wks out and ive been taking medicine but it doesnt help so...

2006-09-29 10:29:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

If all things were equal in the world (i know they are not) is there enough food produced in the world each year through import/export etc so nobody would go hungry and every body could have a meal or two each and every day?

Or cant the world produce enough food to simply feed every body reguarly

2006-09-29 10:23:38 · 10 answers · asked by Russell B 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 09:26:34 · 10 answers · asked by india 3 in Other - General Health Care

Are Formic acid and Formaldehyde truly productions of the body? If so, are they still harmful if someone consumes too much? (I'm writing a research report and I MUST know this or all my proof will be void.) Please, also state how you know the answer you give.

2006-09-29 09:19:39 · 1 answers · asked by jackbondnj 5 in Other - General Health Care

I started realizing on Monday September 25th that my urine has been a dark yellow color. I've been noticing too that I am dehydrated but I've always been drinking water. I know the more you drink water, the urine will turn clear. I am not taking any vitamins but I am taking birth control pills. ( For the past 4 years)FYI: I recently broke out in hives the week before. Is the hives makin my urine a dark yellow? For the hives, I was taking Benadryl Allergy and I used the Aveeno anti-itch lotion. I am worried. I have been feeling lazy and I guess tired. Is there something wrong with me? Just yesterday, I went to see a doc to get medication and creme for my hives and I couldn't ask her about my urine because my meeting with her went too fast. Please help....any doctors or nurses out there???

2006-09-29 09:17:45 · 9 answers · asked by kmerino21 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-29 08:49:32 · 4 answers · asked by raisedpanel38 1 in Other - General Health Care

my leg started hurting really bad last night. Woke up this morning and my knee is bruised little swollen..blood clot?

2006-09-29 08:36:45 · 3 answers · asked by k's mom 2 in Other - General Health Care