General Health Care - October 2006

Thanks again to everyone for your advice about the problem with my hand. I called the Dr and he said possibly trapped nerve. I have to leave it for a week to see if it goes away.But if it starts on the other side i need to go and see him. You were all very kind

2006-10-31 23:45:38 · 5 answers · asked by ..:: 4NN3 MON D4H HOOPS::.. 2 in Injuries

but a few months ago my cat had one. Then a week or so I had one. Now my cat and my duaghter both have one!
What is it? Something in the air?

2006-10-31 23:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by helpme1 5 in Other - General Health Care

Hi looking for some advice, my 10 year old girl was stung 2 days ago by a wasp, she was stung twice. I could not see any sting at all, so ice was applied and anthisan was applied, the swelling seemed to go down but now has increased in size and she is complaining of it been sore and burning. I also gave her benadryl to help with the swelling, but after 2 days is this still normal to have swelling so bad?

2006-10-31 22:55:05 · 18 answers · asked by helen 2 in First Aid

2006-10-31 22:15:48 · 10 answers · asked by Max 5 in Other - General Health Care

ok, heres the deal...yesterday i was feeling crap and called in..so they covered yesterday and today... but i want to call in tomorrow an d fri too so i can go see my mum up north. what do you think would be a suitable excuse thats justifys 2 shift patterns covered but that is not over the top!

2006-10-31 22:06:37 · 20 answers · asked by bambola025 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-31 22:06:28 · 12 answers · asked by queenie 1 in Injuries

I have very painful cramping and stabbing pains in the top part of my stomach, it's not lower stomach, and when it contracts I feel like I want to be sick its been going on for 4 days and I'm having trouble eating it's even hard to breath at times, it's not my chest either though it's below my breasts from the centre

2006-10-31 21:52:10 · 5 answers · asked by Nicky 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Since getting over illness i have started having anxiety attacks and i have problems breathing and now i have problems sleeping as in not at all i am only in my 20s have a baby and need over this..only serious answers please xx

2006-10-31 21:29:36 · 15 answers · asked by emmamo 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-31 20:56:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i have veins showing all over my hands. i do not carry weight or do
straineous exercises. i am not a man either. why is this? do i have vein disorder or what? pls, what can i do. it is embarrassing.

2006-10-31 20:37:06 · 9 answers · asked by double chick 1 in Other - General Health Care

my son perferated his ear drum & at the same time his hearing in the same ear went muffled so i assumed it was due to the perferation

2006-10-31 20:36:35 · 8 answers · asked by deborah_garrod 1 in Injuries

one month ago I still only had 30% radiographical union however I could walk fine but underwent an exchange nailing with a bone graft. After having had this op my surgeon has limited the amount of weight I am allowed to put on this leg,but has added that this may not be the correct way to go as this is not an exact science,I underwent an earlier op 3 months ago to remove the lower horizontal screw in the first nail,after this op the surgeon said throw away your crutches and let pain be the guide of what you can and cannot do, can anyone comment or advise on these two very different opinons regarding the weight loading I can apply to my leg, do I limit the load as one doctor suggests or do I allow pain to determine how much Load I should apply?

2006-10-31 20:36:28 · 2 answers · asked by tom_rourke2000 1 in Injuries

OK I have night had any sleep at all since Saturday night. I have been doing ok. Just weak. I need to go to my class today from 7-3 then when i come home I can sleep finally. But what can i expect today. I just feel weird and I cannot eat. Is there a way to help with energy? Should I be drinking more water than usual? I have been really studing all week and I am finaly done and taking the test tomorrow. Please help?

2006-10-31 20:12:11 · 5 answers · asked by Elisa 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-31 19:32:51 · 2 answers · asked by dee 1 in Injuries

2006-10-31 18:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by elfie 12 2 in Pain & Pain Management

ok, so I have downloaded a version of anthony robbins "hypnosis for weightloss" and burnt it to CD and have been playing it on repeat when I go to bed all night till the next day... has anyone actually had any experiences they would like to share using this technique?? I don't expect this to be a miracle cure, just something to help me with my lack of willpower when it comes to eating bad foods and exercising.... Is that how this type of therapy works? stops you chosing the bad foods, but the right one's and making you more motivated to work-out?? and how long of listening to the CD should it be till I notice myself responding (weeks,months) , I have been listening to it for 3 nights now and still craving high-fat & sugary foods during the day... I really don't know what to expect from listening to this CD and what results I may get from it??? plus I don't really know how this is meant to work.. the CD just sounds like a bubbly fishtank... Anyone who has ever tried this please help!

2006-10-31 18:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by channille 3 in Other - General Health Care

I recently (about 2 weeks ago) pierced my ears and I have studs in. The one ear healed fairly quick, provided that I was using the liquid the farmacy recomended. The other ear, however is swollen for some time now, and looks a bit like a doughnut.. ha ha! Please tell me if you have a solution or a remedy or an answer saying it's normal. Thank you!

2006-10-31 17:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by Q 2 in Injuries

Yesterday I cut my hand (between the thumb and index finger) and it is itchy.
I have a huge bandage on my hand.
I have to the gp on friday.
I have a question to any Dr.'s or Med Students.
I have to go to the GP in 2-3 days after and in 3 weeks again. I am a bit confused, because I was out of it at the time.
I got the stiches at the hospital and they rushed me out right after, so I was unsure of what they said. DO I remove the stiches in 3 days or just the bandages? Is it ok that it's itchy less than 24 hrs after. I've kept it dry.

2006-10-31 17:45:24 · 6 answers · asked by MIss T 3 in Injuries

2006-10-31 17:07:30 · 7 answers · asked by brian28retna 1 in Injuries

well heres the deal i feel about 95 percent better . but now my folks are coming down with it it seems should i be concerned about catching it again.?

2006-10-31 17:02:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I think I've been spending too much time on the computer, should I just stop using the computer forever? are there vitamins or something that I can take so my vision does not get worse?

2006-10-31 16:59:52 · 3 answers · asked by angelus 4 in Other - General Health Care

I got prescribed valium for a muscle spasm in my back/neck that was incredibly painful. Anyone have advice on Valium, I knwo it has a reputation and Im kind of worried to be taking it.

2006-10-31 16:30:16 · 11 answers · asked by Lindsay 3 in Pain & Pain Management

recently ive been getting these sharp pains in the left part of my chest, i believe it my left lung. It comes and goes and it only hurts when i try and breathe in. If anyone has or has had this problem could you shine some light on it?

2006-10-31 16:03:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-31 15:59:54 · 10 answers · asked by bleedingheart 2 in First Aid

feels like it's just me...

2006-10-31 15:59:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I am unable to use right hand and I am right handed. My Occupational Therapist told me to keep arm in splint and don't use. I have an advanced case of tennis elbow. They are doing OT first then most likely surgery, as a nurse I need my R hand to do dressings and Med's and charting. I don't know what to do..Please if any one has any suggestions I will really appreciate it. Thank You. This injury is not from working.

2006-10-31 15:43:37 · 8 answers · asked by cruisingalong 4 in Injuries

my sister is a nurse and she was helping my mom, who is about to become a nurse,draw blood. she had drawn my blood and it was darker than my dad and my sister... is this bad? my sister said that dark blood can clot easier or something.. please help.. thank you.

2006-10-31 15:40:46 · 19 answers · asked by timmydog123 1 in Other - General Health Care

does lasik surgery wear out?????

2006-10-31 15:33:06 · 12 answers · asked by carolina c 1 in Other - General Health Care

and there was not any signs posted. do they owe me any money.i had to cut my trip short,because my body hurt really bad.

2006-10-31 15:30:17 · 6 answers · asked by J M G 1 in Injuries

For night flight which takes almost 7-10 hours but trouble in taking sleep at all in the plane. I tried Actifed (flu medicine) but could not help. Ever tried seasickness medicine, but wake up with feeling of tonnes of rocks on your head. Terrible feeling worse than no sleep at all.

2006-10-31 15:09:49 · 5 answers · asked by winter 2 in Other - General Health Care