General Health Care - November 2006

I fully dislocate my left elbow out of the socket during a basketball game and they reset it, i had an MRI to see if i tore ne thing, the MRI came back that i hadnt tore ne thing but i had chipped off a piece of my bone and i had a bone bruise but i cant find ne thing on how to strengthen it. Im a weigh lifter and im losing alot of muscle in my arm and idk what to do to just strengthen it back until i have an other MRI to see if it has indeed healed.

2006-11-06 08:15:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

i'm having one of those days where i feel really down for no apparent reason. nothings happened and no ones p*ssed me off, i just feel really sad.

anyone else had one of those days?

and can you cheer me up?

2006-11-06 08:10:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-11-06 07:48:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

hi people. im having pains on that area... wonder where is that call.
it started about 4 hours ago. i was taking my dinner and half way it starting aching. im not eating anything hard though. wonder why is that. its a lil swollen. could it be mumps? but my friends said that usually mumps comes with more symtoms. like headache sore throat. but i got nothing. wonders why. someone help.

2006-11-06 07:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by iqgno 1 in Pain & Pain Management

A couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with having Hypersomnia and am currently taking 350mg of Provigil, which has worked exceptionally well to keep me awake during class, work, etc. . After further reading of hypersomnia, I had realized Restless Leg Syndrome was the cause. Ever since I was about six, I've had the symptoms of RLS: tingling feeling, urge to move, only goes away when moving or concentrating on something else like video games. The thing is, it occurs to almost ALL of my muscles not just legs or arms, but my neck, fingers, shoulder, calves, etc. I wake up in the morning just the same way I went to sleep. I feel like I get no energy at all from sleep. What am I supposed to do?? I also haven't had the time to check in with my neurologist lately, but plan to do so soon for asking about RLS. What can I do sleep-wise to help me? Also dietary?

2006-11-06 07:21:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My brother has been given pretty much everything for the pain in his legs, Neurontin 600mg, hydrocodone 10/325, ect and absolutely no pain relief, not even the slightest. We did find out he has lymphedema, 2nd degree, also cellulitis, and he is being treated with the manual lymph drainage and wrappings, which seems to be helping with the leg swelling, but thus far, after 3 treatments still has not done anything for the pain. Is it possible that the pain medications get to a certain point and are destroyed before reaching that part of the body where it sends signals to the brain that its not feeling pain....the signals to the brain that its feeling an 8 or more on the pain scale is not blocked at all, pain is a constant 24/7., pain pills do not block the signals. Does anyone know what could cause this? and would pain patches put right on the legs or pain shots work? Thank You, Marti

2006-11-06 07:19:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-11-06 07:16:06 · 7 answers · asked by KEL971 2 in Injuries

2006-11-06 07:12:28 · 3 answers · asked by missktbop 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I've no previous history of arthritis etc

2006-11-06 06:52:59 · 3 answers · asked by listen2al 1 in Injuries

Everynight I have to take Benedryl so I can go to sleep comfortably, but if I skip taking it, I start itching all over and this is only right before bed each night so I have to get up and take two capsules just to get to sleep and stop itching. Is this a problem I have made for myself or should I see a doctor about it?

2006-11-06 06:51:37 · 6 answers · asked by Kendra J 3 in Other - General Health Care

Does it work kinda in the same way ? Thanks all .

2006-11-06 06:48:41 · 12 answers · asked by tickle_pop 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been taking stadol for yrs. and i know it is similar to morphine,but I have 4 different pharmacists telling me opposite oppinions.1 tells me that it should enhance the effects of the dilaudid,another tells me that i would be wasting my dilaudid if i take it within 2-3 days of the stadol.I had back surgery and in serious pain,but don't want to waste this medicine because of how hard it was 2 get.I'm a somewhat recovering addict and my tolerance is VERY high.I really need a straight answer on this.I used stadol at midnight last night,it is now 1:30pm, i need my dilaudid badly.I hope someone out there can help me soon.

2006-11-06 06:41:57 · 5 answers · asked by lexi 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Yesterday I was in my basement and I had to duck down in this one area and when I got up I hit my head really hard on the cement above my head. It hurt so bad that I fell to the floor and I got really dizzy and later my fingertips felt numb. I put ice on and I felt better. Today I am starting to feel really dizzy and light headed should I be worried? I rather not go to the doctor..because all they are going to do is say is to rest. I just want to know if this is normal after hitting your head.

2006-11-06 06:33:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I constantly bite my nails and cuticles until they are stubby and bleeding and they hurt! Any suggestions on how to stop? Don't say that nasty tasting polish, that is just gross and don't say chew gum because I am as I type and still chewing my nails. I'm too old to have this bad habit!

2006-11-06 06:29:40 · 7 answers · asked by graybear 4 in Other - General Health Care

I suffer from OCD and a panic disorder. It seems like the more I freak out and have panic attacks, the bigger and more noticable my veins become? why???

2006-11-06 06:25:05 · 10 answers · asked by yanceyholmes 2 in Other - General Health Care

I've been fighting a sinus infection. As I have no health insurance, I have to rely on OTC for medicine. Pharmacist advised combo of Afrin (nasal spray) and Claritin (antihistimine), and I improved 90%.

But I still have a cough that is not connected to congestion - feels much more like a bronchial muscle that's in the habit of coughing. I thought an inhaler might be good to calm it down - but the cautions scare me. Even though it's OTC, directions say don't use if your doctor hasn't told you you have asthma.

Active ingredient is oxymetazoline HCl 0.05%.

Anyone have any experience using this? Any advice?

2006-11-06 05:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I'm having one in six days. What can I expect when I come home? I'm 65 and live alone.

2006-11-06 05:42:03 · 6 answers · asked by missingora 7 in Pain & Pain Management

It seems like a lot of elderly people who fall and break their hip die shortly afterwards. Why?

2006-11-06 05:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by mittlebitty 1 in Injuries

and what shjould i do to make my throat stop hurting?/

2006-11-06 05:22:59 · 6 answers · asked by kelsey s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've taken a ton of pain relievers (motrin 800s, Excedrine Migraine) and tried to sleep it off, but my migraine is still there! I can hardly function. Any advice on how to get rid of this? I hate migraines!

2006-11-06 05:19:44 · 16 answers · asked by SadToday22 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-11-06 05:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by flamingxjune 1 in Injuries

Accidentaly took to many only 6 more so shouldnt be to much to worry about so what should i look out for? Thanks i feel so stupid not yes i can read but the pain hurts to much!!

2006-11-06 05:16:47 · 14 answers · asked by jules 4 in Pain & Pain Management

What is the connection between them? I always a get a migraine at the back of my head whenever there is a humidity change. Can someone help?

2006-11-06 05:16:14 · 4 answers · asked by John 4 in Pain & Pain Management

around russell county ky if got a doctor he he wont give anouth meds to get me thuo the month im in severe pain i got caner on spine i dont know how long if got to live but i need to find a doctor to theat me please help thank you

2006-11-06 05:15:27 · 2 answers · asked by rockhouse42642 1 in Pain & Pain Management

well some people say it depends on the area... yeah right.. i just wanna know how much it is.. i dont care if you live in dc or japan.

2006-11-06 05:14:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-11-06 05:01:35 · 5 answers · asked by neo M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

There always seems to be a gas build up and you have to burp, then. What is it about laying your head on the desk that makes that happen?

2006-11-06 04:39:33 · 2 answers · asked by Casey 3 in Other - General Health Care

it starts with a tingling in my hand and then travels up, my hand also feels as if it is frozen and that is when the pain starts

2006-11-06 04:16:33 · 10 answers · asked by catfish35lbs 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Cuase he can't seem to sit still my advice is to cut back on the caffeine

2006-11-06 04:13:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Need place in Greater Toronto Area

2006-11-06 04:13:04 · 2 answers · asked by utuseclocal483 5 in First Aid