General Health Care - December 2006

ever since the end of this past summer, wow, i just sleep! it's not that im not tired... it's just that there's nothing really to wake up for.

2006-12-26 19:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by cc 2 in Other - General Health Care

I know this sounds silly, but I am very curious. I have a lisfranc foot injury and have to take Vicodin for the pain for a few more weeks (hopefully less) Since taking it my nose is unusually cold. Anyone else experience this or know why. Thanks!

2006-12-26 18:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by freshlybakedj 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm an author who has extensively searched the internet looking for a site that will answer a couple questions about gunshot wounds for me, but I haven't been successful. So my first question would be if anyone has any good, generalized sites that might discuss the various effects of different wounds and what their treatment and recovery times would be. If not, does anyone happen to know? I don't want the character to have too many lasting effects, but need to know general things like if the bullet would need removed or if it would pass through, what kind of surgeries might be required, what the implications of such a wound would be, and recovery times. Any other information that might help make the scene more realistic would be greatly appreciated!

2006-12-26 17:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by Kristine 3 in Injuries

I try to pop it but it just makes it hurt 10 times worse.

2006-12-26 17:26:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I sneezed so hard that I know something went wrong inside. Two days later I have to call emergency because it was excruciatingly painful and hard to breath. X ray showed nothing, MRI showed nothing. The pain was on the left side of my rib cage. I was given some antibiotic (Augmentin tabs) but am not sure if it really work. I felt it for more than 3 months. That happened in March this year.
Last month, while at dinner time I sneezed not as hard but I got the same symptoms on my right side around my rib cage. I had an xray done and ultrasound performed but nothing showing up.
Today I have a CT-Scan and hopefully get results this week. During the ultrasound test I felt the pain on my left side to came back. There is some part of my skin that seems to swell or numb
but the feeling inside when I sort of cough or sneeze is like a tightening and pulling pressure inside. Only thing I noted was a sort of springlike movement on at the edge of my ribs when I push my finger.

2006-12-26 17:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by Pepe 1 in Injuries

So I finally used up the last of my Theraflu that had pseudoephedrine in it and the new stuff is absolutely worthless! I don't mind buying Sudafed from the pharmacist but is there a way to duplicate terrific formula that Theraflu originally had? Nothing else works as well...

2006-12-26 17:20:34 · 7 answers · asked by Trust no 1 3 in Other - General Health Care

okay, thanks but doesnt an ulcer have to be a burning feeling?near your chest? or can it be just stomach pains?TELL ME
oh and i have a loss of appitite ( i cant spell )
im sensitive to light,
and no, its not gas, i dont have to poop ( i know my body ) and its not that simple... so more suggestions please?

2006-12-26 17:06:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I had surgery last Wednesday to remove a bone spur on my collarbone and had already expected to be sick from the anesthesia most of the day of the surgery.But I'm still getting headaches that are sometimes making me nauseous and the only thing I can do to get rid of them is go to sleep.I'm getting them a few times a day.I have had surgery twice before,both surgeries worse then this previous one and didn't have the same problem.Has anybody else ever had this problem or know if it's normal?

2006-12-26 16:47:46 · 7 answers · asked by rebel_gurl002 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Need help other than birth control. What can i do? I need something that'll protect other than latex cuz it hurts her every time...when used

2006-12-26 16:29:56 · 8 answers · asked by studthestudlieststud 1 in Other - General Health Care

Anybody subscribe to the idea that fibromyalgia is worsened by artificial sweetners? I thought it was a bunch or bologna. I ran out of diet drinks for a week and I was bouncing back there for awhile. What do you think? Anybody out there with FM that has any tips on coping with the pain?

2006-12-26 16:12:04 · 3 answers · asked by Honesty given here! 4 in Pain & Pain Management

About 30 minutes ago I mixed the household cleaner CLR with bleach while cleaning out my shower. It didn't take me long to realize this was a bad idea. A strong smelling cloud of fumes formed in my small bathroom. I did breathe in some of the fumes before I realized what was happening.

I got out of the bathroom as soon as I could, but I am still coughing some now. I don't really have a headache or any eye irritation. I've since gone in, opened a window, and put a couple fans in my bathroom to air it out.

Should I be concerned about my health? How dangerous was this?

2006-12-26 16:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by Tim H 2 in Other - General Health Care

In pictures, my child has one red-eye pupil and one that is a milky white color. I have read from other sources that that can mean a possible brain tumor....

2006-12-26 16:07:43 · 2 answers · asked by miss t 1 in Other - General Health Care

i asked this before, just looking for new answers

2006-12-26 16:00:55 · 22 answers · asked by janie 3 in Other - General Health Care

I had the surgery November 28th. I was off work for 2 weeks and my knee felt pretty good with minimal swelling, but since Ive been back to work my knee has swollen and is quite painful.

2006-12-26 15:55:52 · 7 answers · asked by feef1956 2 in Injuries

when i got out of the couch to walk the dogs, i noticed a really bad sharp pain in my lower back on the right side. it gets really bad, then goes away for a little while but it always comes back. it hurts a lot when i move (like walking or standing up) and even when i sit down.

2006-12-26 15:43:37 · 6 answers · asked by sweet_tangerine 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have pain that shoots down my legs and arms constantly, and wrists hurt, my elbows, and even my knees... My knees even pop out of place sometimes! I'm only 16 years old, and I have had a scan for Multiple Sclerosis, which was negative. My doctor keeps telling me it is all in my head, and even prescribed me Zoloft, which is STILL not helping at all.... She says I am depressed and it causing me to feel this pain, but I don't even have anything to be depressed about.... I have been on the Zoloft now since september to no avail.... PLEASE HELP!!!!

2006-12-26 15:42:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anda 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband is suppost to fast for blood work and was not told how long, he is wondering if he can eat supper at about 11 if his blood work is at 8:30

2006-12-26 15:38:09 · 17 answers · asked by eli_d84 1 in Other - General Health Care

HELP!

2006-12-26 15:25:59 · 7 answers · asked by mash 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-26 15:19:49 · 17 answers · asked by victoria 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-26 15:19:10 · 9 answers · asked by Pam M 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband had a hip revision 1 week ago. Yesterday he felt a pop on the side of his hip but could still walk and it hurt. Physical therapy was here today and said he would know if it came out of place and did his therapy. Tonight he felt a pop in the groin with severe pain. We called the surgeon who said it may be an adhesion and to rest and call him in the morning. He tried to walk and cannot. Right now he has no pain lying down but has severe pain in groin area when moving any. There is no swelling, incision looks good, good pulse in foot. Does this sound like an adhesion?

2006-12-26 15:18:19 · 2 answers · asked by bethybug 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I mean, if my leg was broken in one place and i kept it bent, will it grow back that way or will it eventually be painless enough to bend back in shape?

2006-12-26 15:04:52 · 17 answers · asked by mellayella 2 in Injuries

I just had an ankle and leg surgery and my foot is swollen during the day but blows up like a balloon during the evening.

2006-12-26 14:38:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My nose has bled about 3 times in the last 3-4 days, and been having some headaches lately. Whats going on? I DID recently get a job at William Sonoma, and its alot of manual work.

2006-12-26 14:30:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-26 14:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

does it clean marijuana out your system

2006-12-26 14:13:14 · 9 answers · asked by grzbe 1 in Other - General Health Care

Pulled the skin right off of your shaft, if so...how do you keep it from sticking to your leg while its healing?

2006-12-26 14:08:54 · 4 answers · asked by nilbog2u 1 in Injuries

I've had an ultra sound done and the doctors found nothing but I still feel pain and a lump which they say is the stem of my belly button but it hurts. Any advice?

2006-12-26 14:06:41 · 8 answers · asked by mc 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-26 14:03:02 · 9 answers · asked by DaGreek 3 in Injuries

I have major hip pain and idk what to do about it. I'm in eighth grade...so it cant be anything to serious right? My parents are away for the month visiting some relatives...im with my sister right now...she doesnt believe me about my hip? I AM GOING TO VISIT A TEACHER I HAD A FEW YEARS AGO NEXT WEEK. HE USED TO BE A INJURY SPECIALIST BUT DECIDED TO GO INTO TEACHING. SHOULD I ASK HIM ABOUT IT? MAYBE HE CAN TAKE A LOOK AT IT QUICKLY??? SINCE MY SISTER WONT TAKE ME TO A DOCTOR? (HE DIDNT LOSE HIS LICENSE. JUST DECIDED TO STOP BEING A DOCTOR SO HE COULD TEACH?)

2006-12-26 14:02:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid