General Health Care - December 2006

I have a huge headache, and a sore thorat, and when i lay in bed my head just hurts more. I tried comtrex pills, but that doesn't seem to help. What can i do tonight, to make myself feel better in the morning since i have to go to work. And sick days don't really ex. at my job, which sucks. I need something i can do tonight. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-12-04 17:11:16 · 6 answers · asked by SYDORAS 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-04 17:04:07 · 1 answers · asked by Speedracer 3 in Injuries

If you are very old, what is your secret? If you're a young 30 year old, what are you doing right?

2006-12-04 16:25:58 · 6 answers · asked by logan2012 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-04 16:25:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-04 16:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by cooldudekid 2 in Injuries

or do i have to take it out and put it back in. if i do have to, do i have to pour in a new solution?

2006-12-04 15:55:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tiffy Ly 2 in Other - General Health Care

I was just wondering if animals do have the same propensities as humans with regard to our muscles when not being used. Cite studies if any are known.

2006-12-04 15:52:58 · 5 answers · asked by tripledavis 2 in Other - General Health Care

ok, there was this place that had walk-in chair massages, and it wanted $20 for a 10 minute massage! Is it me, or is that high? What's a normal price?

2006-12-04 15:50:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

hello...i was just sitting watching tv and all of a suddon i felt as if my face was swelling up..sure enough i looked in the mirror and under my left eye on the lower lid is swollen...it looks as if i was punched in the face...this is the 2nd time this has happened to me..infact it seems to always happen after i clean the litter box...but i constantly wash my hands directly after, before i touch anything on my face...i also am allergic to some fruits..although nothing i knew of in the juice i drank ever caused allergic reactions before..what could this be? do u have any websites that may explain this to me? maybe something with the litter box? because last time it happend directly after litter box cleaning..im just baffled by this..im not guessing it needs to be seen by a doctor so for now im just using a cold ice pack..hope u can help..thanks ever so much yall! im asking this in parenting because moms know best! :)

2006-12-04 15:50:11 · 5 answers · asked by kyras_mommy121205 1 in Injuries

Hi. I am full-time student who goes to major university at Chicago (DEPAUL). Should I get Aetna IL Preventitive and Hospitalization plan for $48 per month ($1250 deductible, coin 20%, coin max $2500) or IL 5000 ($5000 deductible, but has copays for doctors and specialist before deductible for $49 per month, same coin and coin max). Or should I get BCBSIL for $43 per m ($2500 deductible, 20%, but only $1000 out-of packet max).

I am with no health insurance- I only have health plan provided by my school ($80 per quarter) that covers the visit to internal medicine doctor (no refferals to specialists). My parents don't have insurance. I am currently 19 and work part-time (little dangerous job as I work at stockroom with heavy lifts sometimes). I already have from Aetna provided by my schoo lcheap vision dental discount plan.

And by the way can I apply for medicaid on my own or I must as family? I am still depentent and live with parents.

2006-12-04 15:35:31 · 1 answers · asked by master343 3 in Other - General Health Care

well i had my nose broken and i havent had any pain. I mean it did swell up and all of that i went to er and the doctor said it must hurt and i told him it doesnt hurt at all. Anyways i didnt want any surgeries or anything and i have a little curved nose which doesnt bother me. So why does everyone keep saying it hurts when you break it since i havent had any pain.

2006-12-04 15:01:32 · 7 answers · asked by Dejan 2 in Injuries

2006-12-04 15:00:51 · 16 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in Injuries

its like a knot in both of my hips...

2006-12-04 14:55:12 · 6 answers · asked by Nathalie d 1 in Other - General Health Care

I HAVE JUST CUT MY HAND WIDE OPEN AND I AM BLEEDING REALLY HARD!!! I am alone and can't calm down, what do I do!??!?!?!?!?? I don't have any phones or electricity in my house and I don't have anyone around to help me!! PLEASE, I HAVE NO MONEY OR INSURANCE, what can I use by myself to stitch it up or hold the skin together!!?? Hurry!

2006-12-04 14:48:03 · 14 answers · asked by Wetawd!!NRR! 2 in Injuries

I've already had anterior discectomy, fusion, plate, screws. I have 2 more (C6-T1) and looking for new possibilities for somekind of relief. I've seen neurologists (MRIs, EMGs. etc.) and nerve damamge is debilitating.

2006-12-04 14:46:33 · 2 answers · asked by leslie 6 in Injuries

For the last 2 months when I've gotten my menstral period i've been having really bad pain in my stomach. It feels like something is tearing everytime I stand up and walk around or move around alot I get this feeling. Last month I felt like I was going to give birth. like a bunch of contractions.. But I'm Not pregnant.. I've been taking lots of pain medicine to try and make the pain go away but nothing seems to work.. In addition to all this I have a sist on my ovary that has pain as well.. The thing is I can usually deal with a day worth of cramps.. but not days worth pain and not being able to move and feel like crap

2006-12-04 14:39:24 · 11 answers · asked by lisas_lost 2 in Pain & Pain Management

This is quite a traumatic experience and I would appreciate hearing of yours. I was tied up ( the kind like a diaper with ties that go underneath the bed and you can't get up even for your need to go to the toilet). I went through this after an attack of epilepsy and for my protection the nurse said, I was tied for three everlasting days in that position because they thought I had tried to get up which was not the case. I sleep with my feet hanging at the end of the bed. And everyone knows how horrible that can be when you need to go and you have to hold it until someone comes and they don't... The result is extremely humiliating and some employees are not very nice in handling you. I wouldn't wish that to happen to my worst ennemy!
Have you ever had to go through this ?
Thank you very much for sharing.

2006-12-04 14:31:23 · 6 answers · asked by montralia 5 in Other - General Health Care

is it true that it eases the pain? if so, how exactly - I'd like a detailed explanation if anyone has one.

2006-12-04 14:16:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Please don't state the obvious chocolates, flowers and balloons.

2006-12-04 14:11:49 · 11 answers · asked by bravoechofoxtrot . 2 in Injuries

I go to sleep at 10-11 every night and have to get up about 6:30. My live-with boyfriend gets up at 6 and takes a shower etc. Then he tryes to wake me up. Well, I don't really have control over myself, I guess I'm still mentally asleep. But I scream bloody-murder, cus, kick and punch... yah, I'm downright violent. The more aggressive he gets to worse I am. Eventually, I come to my senses and drag my hiney out of bed. But then, until I've had my breakfast, I'm the living devil. It's gotten to the point that he's scared of me in the morning and it's starting to seriously affect our realationship. If I try to wake up on my own it just doesn't happen. If I have some good motivation I'm better. But thats not often. Just thinking about getting up and trying to motivate myself is virtually useless. My poor boyfriend and I are in desperate need of help!!! Would finding and working with a therapist with knowledge in this area be useful?

2006-12-04 14:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

please, and also my heart started feeling weird and i felt like i couldnt breathe i didnt drink a lot, i dunnno, please help.

2006-12-04 14:07:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

She was playing basketball and a pain shot up coming from her heel. It happened on Friday and she said it still hurts.

What to do, what to do?

2006-12-04 14:06:45 · 2 answers · asked by Bee 3 in Injuries

ok so i've had a headache since the 28th of november (last tuesday)...its one of THE worst headaches i've ever had. ive taken tylenol, ibprofuen, advil, aspirin, AND excedrin migraine...but none have seemed to help at all. i've been drinking tons of water and everything..eating right..sleeping..but it still wont go away!!!!
i have a doctors appt on thursday and im going to tell him about it, but im not sure if u can last 2 more days...

if anyone has any tips...please let me know!!

2006-12-04 13:53:35 · 10 answers · asked by mleshannon 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i was laying on my bed and i noticed on my side that there is a little bump....so i went and asked my dad about it and he said to pop it....ok before you say anything im going to try and describe it.....its like a bug bite...but not sure.....its small and its kinda inflamed....and its got looks black in the middle.....its sore when you push on it but thats about it...its actually hard to explain it...so my dad said to pop it and my friend (shes 75) said to leave it until morning and see what it looks like...that you soo much if you have an idea...im kinda concerned about it...

2006-12-04 13:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by *Hello* 3 in Injuries

I have a dieses in my knee. It really ruined my gymnastics career. Im really depressed. Is there somethingi can do to make me happier?
I love gymnastics but it stinks only going there 1 time a week and i usually go 5 or 4. Im depressed help me!

2006-12-04 13:50:04 · 4 answers · asked by put yur fangs up cobra style! 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have to get it done, but i'm really scared--does it hurt?

2006-12-04 13:38:40 · 10 answers · asked by anonyme 3 in First Aid

on the how it should be handled .One thinks he needs surgery to reset the bone. He has a fear of anthesia .The Doctor thinks it will heal but maybe have a claw toe. what do you think.

2006-12-04 13:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by Sugar 7 in Injuries

ive been havin dull headaches again .....but they come and go and i sneeze sometimes....is it a cold or something else?

2006-12-04 13:02:50 · 3 answers · asked by the cool guy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband is in a great deal of pain as the cartlidge in his hip is worn and bone is moving on bone. He is exercising as instructed by both doctor and chiropractor and is taking prescribed pain killers. I have been told that there is a gel that can be injected between the joints that acts like a cartlidge. Does anyone know about this?

2006-12-04 12:59:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have used hydrocodone for roughly one month for sciatica relief. It works very well but I have concerns due the dependency and addiction risks. Does anyone have similar experiences or medicinal alternatives to hydrocodonen for sciatica relief? Thanks!!

2006-12-04 12:54:09 · 6 answers · asked by jefrencha 1 in Pain & Pain Management