General Health Care - November 2006

I have a tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus extending to the inferior articular surface. What treatments are available?

2006-11-14 09:48:50 · 2 answers · asked by Lilypie99 3 in Injuries

has anyone ever had this? how did you treat it? how long did it last?

2006-11-14 09:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by Skittles 4 in Injuries

2006-11-14 09:42:33 · 3 answers · asked by vanvs0702 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my Mom fell down on her back...I took her to E.R...X-ray showed a fracture in tail bone about 5 mm.
they do not recommend surgery...just pain killer.
doctor said " she might have to take pain medicine always."

I want to know ,..does this kind of fracture heal without surgery?

she is very brave and is still walking.
it is not hair line it is seperated.

2006-11-14 09:40:27 · 8 answers · asked by Googly 3 in Injuries

i tore all my ligaments tendons and muscles. my foot swells up and my foot goes under me when i walk im awaiting my appointment to see hospital doctor. any suggestions to help

2006-11-14 09:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by applesquirt04 2 in Injuries

i get light headed and dizzy i hate it could someone tell me what it is maybe just over working my lungs??? and how long will it take to get better??

2006-11-14 09:22:01 · 3 answers · asked by Brunette Diamond 5 in Injuries

I tore my ACL 2 weeks ago and will be having surgery in the middle of december. And after that is all said and done with i have six weeks of PT. If anyone can give me tips to help with the healing process it would be much appreciated. I'm hoping to make it back in April for track

2006-11-14 09:17:54 · 4 answers · asked by Tony 2 in Injuries

I know that when your head gets cut all the way off you immediately die (or do you?), but when it hits your neck before it goes all the way through, would it hurt? Would you realize it before you died? Could you feel it?

2006-11-14 09:13:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

When doing chrunches my neck starts to hurt after doing about 40. I don't put my hands behind my neck or anything (they are generally crossed at my chest or at my sides). Am I doing them wrong, or is it just something I got to get used to?

2006-11-14 09:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by ithek_thundervoice 4 in Pain & Pain Management

basically I slipped while grated cheese and took a chunk out of my index knuckle. the flesh was still attatched by skin so i put it back in. two days later it is scabbing, but the bit of flesh I put back in looks like a tiny grey bruise. Is this normal, or do you reccommend getting checked out by a doctor? Many thanks for your help.

2006-11-14 09:02:21 · 10 answers · asked by jimi 4 in Injuries

Paramedic Drug used in RSI,

2006-11-14 09:00:32 · 4 answers · asked by 101 Green 1 in First Aid

Lately when I blow my nose air will come out the corner of my eye. Is this normal or not?

2006-11-14 09:00:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-11-14 08:58:14 · 12 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Injuries

My back has been hurting for weeks, I think I have a huge knot in it. How do I get rid of the pain/knot?

2006-11-14 08:48:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

while wearing heels one night. The toenail on the right looks black and appears as if it may fall off. Will it ever grow back? Should I remove the toenail?

2006-11-14 08:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by ME 3 in Injuries

I've heard before that you should always sleep on your back, no matter what. I've also heard that this is a very poor idea, because it's not good for the back, and that you should sleep on your right side (sleeping on the left can damage the heart). And I've heard that sleeping on one's stomach is the worst thing a person can do. Can someone please clear this up- which position should a person sleep in to insure optimum health and well-being? And does anyone have any thoughts on pillows (is it better to sleep with or without one)?

Thanks!

2006-11-14 08:39:07 · 8 answers · asked by Nicole 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have experienced pain in my calfs recently after I have been sitting in a chair or driving for 20 or 30 minutes. It is a little difficult to start walking and then in just a matter of 30 or 40 seconds it feels fine again. I have also been having an almost constant nagging in my lower back and someone told me the calf pain was associated with the lower back pain. If someone has any advice or opinions I am most grateful. Thank you in advance.

2006-11-14 08:25:56 · 9 answers · asked by mountainman 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Stitches = A sharp stabbing pain?

What exactly is happening?

2006-11-14 08:23:08 · 9 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3 in Injuries

my lower back right above my bottom hurts real bad what can i do is heat good?

2006-11-14 08:15:59 · 4 answers · asked by gemini_girl 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I walked quite a bit on holiday a week ago and since then have had terrible pain in my knees. I have not injured or hurt myself and would like to know what is causing the pain and how to fix it. The pain is worse when walking up/downstair. I have had no swelling or redness at any stage. I have been to the Doctor twice and they are unable to tell me what is wrong. Any ideas?

2006-11-14 08:13:22 · 2 answers · asked by effie 1 in Injuries

can any one suggest another type of anaesthetic that could be used be cause he has breathing and heart problems

2006-11-14 08:04:23 · 10 answers · asked by loftymick 1 in Injuries

neck pain either side ear pain when swallowing . this happens before or after period all the times every month

2006-11-14 07:52:07 · 3 answers · asked by akerah5 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my headache is killing me. i have no advil. i'm in school and can't leave. is there anything i can do to help it? =[[

2006-11-14 07:51:28 · 15 answers · asked by y_frankie 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my left pinky gets this numb tinglly feeling to it. almost like it "fell asleep" and this feeling in it last for a couple hours or a couple days. why is it doing that? did i pull a nerve? or did i hurt a disk in my spine? could my shoulder be dislocated and i dont even know about it? is there anything i can do to make this not happen? is it life threatening?
please help me out. if anything it is just a really annoying feeling.

2006-11-14 07:22:55 · 13 answers · asked by TwistedJess 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm 57 (no this isn't just a site for the under 20's!) and for the past couple of years have got by on about 6 hours - sometimes 5 and a half hour's sleep a night. I don't usually feel tired the next day so does my body ensure I always get the sleep I need and no more? If I keep trying to go back to sleep - I often end up feeling less refreshed and more groggy. Anyone with similar experiences?

2006-11-14 07:01:20 · 12 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - General Health Care

When one swallows and it causes coughing and gasping we tend to say, "It went down the wrong pipe." If it really goes down the wrong pipe, where does it end up in our body? If it is in the lungs or somewhere else, how would our bodies expel it? If we don't expel it, what happens to it?

2006-11-14 06:59:19 · 12 answers · asked by tootsie1115 3 in Other - General Health Care

if i have vowed to myself to not take heroin again, is there another way to take away the pain of heartbreak, the sort of heartbreak that hurts so badi cannot even work any more, dont sleep, cant eat, just cry.

2006-11-14 06:54:10 · 4 answers · asked by al 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-11-14 06:51:43 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-11-14 06:31:19 · 6 answers · asked by dawanna m 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-11-14 06:28:30 · 24 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 in Other - General Health Care