General Health Care - September 2006

im having a school report in EMS and i have a few questions if anyone could help me please it would be most appreciated.

1. as being the ems agency as you paid, volunteer, or a combination of both?
2. what level of ems provider are you?
3. what would happen when the ems agency that would respond to my home is out on another call and i need medical assistance?

if anyone is an EMS agent please help me or if anyone knows some answers please feel free to help too thank you so much!

2006-09-17 11:40:35 · 5 answers · asked by xsummermagikx 2 in Other - General Health Care

My doctor switched my prescription from the 10/650's to the 10/325's to miminize the amount of acetaminophen I take. I was surprised to find the 325's cost more than the 650's. Are they stronger or better in any way????

2006-09-17 11:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I know people say it's addictive but I get a euphoric feeling and engergized.
It's not my prescription I just have a few pills.But dang, if more people took it I think we'd all get along and get more done.

2006-09-17 11:14:28 · 8 answers · asked by jillian 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been taking Tylenol # 3 with codeine for about a year now, I have cronic back pain, caused by Degenerative Disc Disease. I have read that Tylenol can cause problems with liver function, but what about codeine? How safe is codeine, by it's self ? I've been taking Tylenol # 3 with codeine, 3 times a day, it helps take the edge off the pain, but does not eliminate it. I was thinking about asking the doctor to change me over to a pain medication that doesn't contain Tylenol," to be honest, what I have read about Tylenol scares me ". I think something that uses aspirin combined with codeine would be safer. I have also heard about a patch that delivers pain medication at a steady rate into the bloodstream, has anyone with cronic back pain used this patch? I am looking for thoughful answers here," no stoner jokes please".

2006-09-17 11:13:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Hey everyone :-)

I go to school, and I get quite severe pains in my ankles when I walk and run (in the subtalar joint area). I have ankle supports to help with it but they don't do much. My parents are unwilling to let me go to the doctors about it. Is there anything that I could buy to help it, or is there a way of convincing my parents to let me go to the doctors about it? I doubt it's so serious that I would need subtalar fusion surgery, but I would appreciate it if someone could help :-)

2006-09-17 11:03:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

is it true that chocolates (or anything sweet) aggrevate cough? why?

2006-09-17 10:58:13 · 2 answers · asked by make 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-17 10:50:51 · 7 answers · asked by rosyreal 2 in Other - General Health Care

amoxicillin 250 mg pills from Teva pharmaceuticals

2006-09-17 10:45:27 · 1 answers · asked by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-17 10:43:38 · 10 answers · asked by catina w 1 in Injuries

and they euthanaise Dogs. Why is it that we humans HAVE TO suffer the indignity and pain of a slow and messy death. Surely if the patient wants to move on we should let them.

2006-09-17 10:41:00 · 11 answers · asked by a cottage by the sea 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-17 10:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by dvswife 2 in First Aid

2006-09-17 09:59:16 · 7 answers · asked by Elliot H 1 in First Aid

all of a sudden today my finger nail hurts alot. if i press on it or lightly touch it its pretty painful. it feels like i slammed it in a car door but i didnt do anything. what is it?

2006-09-17 09:31:37 · 4 answers · asked by koukla 2 in Other - General Health Care

this is suppose to be for severe headaches. want to find out more about this drug.

2006-09-17 09:28:21 · 2 answers · asked by bigmama 1 in Pain & Pain Management

for about 2-3 weeks now , i've had a really sore neck...i wouldnt say that the pain is excrutiating, just very painful, and it is possible for me to turn my neck although it hurts a lot...most of the time it hurts on my right side, almost on my shoulder..like between my neck and my shoulder but it can be on the other side and in the middle too sometimes...but it hasnt gone away after like three weeks and it is really annoying me..im a 14 year old girl...could it possibly be stress(i just started high school)...i dont feel stressed but i probably am..also is it possible that it is a heavy backpack..im not used to the weight of my backpack could that have injured my neck..also i was wondering if it could be because i have pretty bad posture..i slouch a lot and rarely sit up straight..idk if it could be any of those or if it sounds like something else..please help...how can i make the pain go away too, any suggestions? thanks for your help

2006-09-17 09:18:51 · 9 answers · asked by Manda 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-17 09:13:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My dad, who is on several medications including high blood pressure and water retention pills, acted like I was speaking a different language when I told him I quit caffine and that my big 64-ounce mug was filled with water. Am I crazy or is he?

2006-09-17 08:57:45 · 12 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Other - General Health Care

I had a bi-lateral malleolar fracture that was surgically repaired with plates and screws four weeks ago. The hard cast is now off, and I am in a removable cast with crutches. The thing is, I have no pain. I'm not complaining. The ankle is still somewhat swollen, but the joints seem to have a full range of motion with no pain--that foot feels little different from the other foot, which is uninjured. I can stand on both feet with no pain, either while standing or afterwards. My surgeon suggests that I could begin weight-bearing in a week or two, "as your pain level permits", but my pain level right now, at four weeks, is essentially non-existant. Would I do damage by weight-bearing now, with the cast on?

2006-09-17 08:44:57 · 4 answers · asked by cosmo 7 in Injuries

i have been asked at university what one question i would ask a nurse, im traing to be a nurse.

2006-09-17 08:28:29 · 22 answers · asked by breakdance 2 in Other - General Health Care

bascialy when a patient comes to see you what ticks you off the most


have you ever come across a patient with munchausen syndrome and if so how do u treat it and what did they tell u?

please no joke answers

2006-09-17 08:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by I_Luv_P!NK 3 in Other - General Health Care

please!.ASAP

2006-09-17 07:56:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Is there treatment for this condition? What's the risk of surgery?

2006-09-17 07:51:27 · 2 answers · asked by Don J 1 in Other - General Health Care

positive with my waste gas?

2006-09-17 07:43:57 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - General Health Care

He passed away in february of this last year, $ months before that we lost our home in Lousiana during RITA, feels like We have so many problems, and don't know which way to turn...My back has been driving me crazy in the lower part of my Spine, Dr.'s here very different then Lousiana and Don't know who to talk to about what, feeling very disscouraged.

2006-09-17 07:43:26 · 10 answers · asked by harmonieclark 4 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-17 07:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by Kemper Octavia 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I don't see any discoloration on the eye itself or anywhere else. Just touching my lower eyelid hurts a little bit. Should I put heat? If so, how long? Any help would be appreciated.

2006-09-17 07:26:20 · 5 answers · asked by bigd 1 in Injuries

Iced Bakewells are THE best cake ever, and all Gregg's do these days, to go with my Steak Bakes, are piddly old doughnuts and other so-called cakes too boring to mention.
Gregg's need to sort this out, do you not vehemently agree?

2006-09-17 07:20:53 · 6 answers · asked by Kango Man 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I got a splinter in my finger but it is too far in to get at it with tweesers. I tried using a needle to break the skin to get to it but it is way to far in with it push itself out.


I posted this cause somebody said If i leave it it can travel to my heart and give me a heart attack.

2006-09-17 07:17:53 · 12 answers · asked by cinnamonscentedbear 3 in Injuries

every second that passes by. We are second closer to death.
Do you think most ppl wastes their lifes?

2006-09-17 07:17:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Any home remedies??

2006-09-17 07:12:47 · 5 answers · asked by j31 2 in Other - General Health Care