General Health Care - October 2006

Like, can gas pains occur in other parts of one's body than just the abdomen?

2006-10-04 18:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by swirlygirl 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i shaved... well ya, down there... and i got a lil razor burn... how long will it take to go away or how do i get rid of it???

2006-10-04 18:01:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

ok so, I had a peice of furniture fall on top of my hand, It hurts sooooo bad, but, i am not 100% sure its broken..... there is a bit of swelling, and I can move it in certain directions, I CANNOT squeeze anything, or make a fist, it is a bit bruised, it is extremely painfull, and hurts all the time, but heres the thing, I broke a different bone in the same hand, a few years ago, and it swelled like a golf ball was under my skin, and turned dark purple. this time it's different, looking I mean, still hurts really bad.
I know i should just go get it exrayed, but I don't wanna feel stupid, and waste the money if its not broken.... does anyone have any idea? does it have to swell badly when its fractured, or is just a little swelling still a sign, OH and there is a small/med sized lump right under the skin, the lump is kinda hard, and hurts like the devil if i touch it.
its located just under the knucle of my pointer finger..... any ideas?

2006-10-04 17:47:09 · 16 answers · asked by pink girlie 4 in Injuries

I have a muscle disorder called Chronic Myofascial Pain. But I've never had all day spasms. I've had all day pain, just not spasms.
Anyone know how to stop a muscle spasm???

2006-10-04 17:40:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I'm an RA at my college, and I was wondering why college kids are so sleepy? When I'm living at school I can sleep a constant 12 hours everynight, even if I don't have classes for the day. Why is this so?

2006-10-04 17:38:22 · 5 answers · asked by Andy G 1 in Other - General Health Care

its been almost few years since i am taking prilosec OTC. 1 a day every morning, it was prescribed by my physician i was told that its safe to take prilosec OTC for long period of time. matter of fact on the back of the box it says (stop use and ask your doctor if you need to take this product for more than 14 days) so has anyone taking this medicine for more than 14 days? and is it safe to continue use of this tablet for very long period of time? any input would be appreciated!

2006-10-04 17:21:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have had a 2-3 year long soreness and uncomfortable feeling around the shoulderblade, upper pectoral muscles/underarm, and lower rib. only on my left side. Rolling out of bed i feel like my left pectoral muscles are tense and my left nipple feels heavy (funny sounding but true!) Walking down my stairs, as the muscles bounce up and down, something just feels different of my left side of my body! As for my shoulder, its hard to describe the pain, because it is not sharp and unbearable, it is more an dull/sore uncomfortable feeling. most of the day it is an unfortable feeling that is more annoying then painful. however, I can make it hurt by pushing my shoulders forward or stretching them. as far as the lower ribs, it is mostly uncomfortable while im laying on my stomach. it feels different then the right side. i really would appreciate some medcial insight to this! im 25 years old a smoker since 18. (altho i have cut the smoking alot over the past 3 years) I have also gained about 30lb

2006-10-04 17:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by graphicdesig9er 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 17:18:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i am almost 100% sure my pinky toe is broken. i have no health insurence at the moment.. does anyone have any at home remedy's that will help it heal? it hurts so so bad. i am on my feet all day at work and have to go to the gym. anything to help during my down time?

2006-10-04 17:07:10 · 19 answers · asked by Jessica K 2 in Injuries

I have had a 2-3 year long soreness and uncomfortable feeling around the shoulderblade, upper pectoral muscles/underarm, and lower rib. only on my left side. Rolling out of bed i feel like my left pectoral muscles are tense and my left nipple feels heavy (funny sounding but true!) Walking down my stairs, as the muscles bounce up and down, something just feels different of my left side of my body! As for my shoulder, its hard to describe the pain, because it is not sharp and unbearable, it is more an dull/sore uncomfortable feeling. most of the day it is an unfortable feeling that is more annoying then painful. however, I can make it hurt by pushing my shoulders forward or stretching them. as far as the lower ribs, it is mostly uncomfortable while im laying on my stomach. it feels different then the right side. i really would appreciate some medcial insight to this! im 25 years old a smoker since 18. (altho i have cut the smoking alot over the past 3 years) I have also gained about 30lb

2006-10-04 17:02:27 · 2 answers · asked by graphicdesig9er 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-10-04 16:59:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and can't exercise, so normally I should gain weight because of that. But I'm getting thinner, losing fat, I've gone down a clothing size...and yet I've put on 7 kilos...I don't understand what's going on. The scales aren't broken by the way...so it's me. Can anyone help please?

2006-10-04 16:54:18 · 9 answers · asked by Jack W 1 in Other - General Health Care

possible? i don't vomit much but i'm sick right now, haven't eaten much if anything at all, and i get this weird feeling in my throat like i want to vomit but i know my belly is empty. no stomach ache or anything but its just weird. is it possible?

2006-10-04 16:39:41 · 10 answers · asked by noxregrets 2 in Other - General Health Care

I'm being seen by a chiropractor and have been told to avoid laying on my stomach at all, which is hard, i'm used to do doing a lot on my stomach (reading, eating, using the computer, etc). I stopped laying on my stomach completely, even at night, and my back pain has pretty much gone away. I can't find any information about laying on your stomach. Does anyone know why it is bad, or if it really even is that bad?

2006-10-04 16:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by elisamal428 1 in Injuries

I've heard stories of people claiming to cure themselves of cancer through the power of thought and wondered if anyone with an auto-immune condition had managed to do this, or is it a myth?

2006-10-04 16:34:42 · 8 answers · asked by mistydee2001 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 16:30:06 · 16 answers · asked by 411sponge 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 16:22:28 · 31 answers · asked by deecharming 4 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 16:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by knowledge2u4usa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have a very bad sleeping problem, i want to overcome it. i mean i'm 19 yrs old and my mom calls me a bat,coz i chill out everyday with my friends and come back home at 6-7 am and sleep till 5 pm.Now college is about to start and i dunno how to regulate this.i'm really serious i just cant stop going out..i love to chill alot..can u suggest anything ANYTHING plz.

2006-10-04 16:17:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

my parents have always sad that ginger ale is good for you when you are sick, or when you have an upset stomach. anyone know what that is?

2006-10-04 16:16:52 · 5 answers · asked by seriously, yo 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 16:01:04 · 7 answers · asked by leadzon 1 in Injuries

2006-10-04 15:49:28 · 18 answers · asked by lauren_sara 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am getting sufficient sleep and I am not under stress. It's just if I lie down after 9pm I WILL FALL ASLEEP. I CANNOT STAY AWAKE, whatever I do.

Is there a medical name for this? Any suggestions on whatever I can do?! Thanks

2006-10-04 15:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by fallsasleep 1 in Other - General Health Care

and it has been there as long as i can remember. Anyway, yesterday when I put my seatbelt on I felt pain, and touched my neck and it was the skin tag. Well, same thing today - and my boyfriend noticed tonight that it turned really really dark brown?!? usually it's the color of my skin and totally 100% unnoticable. It hurts and is dark brown now. WHAT'S WRONG????

2006-10-04 15:16:52 · 10 answers · asked by T S 1 in First Aid

ok im 14 i went for a run a while ago and my hip starte hurting then i was o unless i was running now i went running again today and it was this sharp pain in my hip and its hurt every since it hapened about 6hours ago what could it be but it really hurts andd i have gym tomaorrow wat should i do??

2006-10-04 15:08:51 · 4 answers · asked by a 1 in Injuries

2006-10-04 15:04:01 · 7 answers · asked by Dmitry L 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-04 14:56:58 · 12 answers · asked by asthmaamy 1 in First Aid

The past week and a half I have not been feeling well, actually i feel fine until i eat something and then immediately after i do i get a stomach ache and feel naseuas

2006-10-04 14:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by Jlove24 2 in Other - General Health Care

Dr says most likely a virus, she did a cbc (slightly elevated) and throat and ear test (neg). Says to wait it out. At what point do I get a second opinion?

Seems to go way up when sleeping. She is still alert and eating a little.

2006-10-04 14:09:16 · 28 answers · asked by Thin Ice 3 in Other - General Health Care

They are OLD little tiny grooming scissors and are rusted a bit and it went through my sock and poked a tiny hole in my big toe.

Do you think I need to update my tetness shot? I can't actually remember when I got one last?

2006-10-04 14:05:11 · 10 answers · asked by maat13101 5 in First Aid