General Health Care - December 2006

I had a Lumbar Laminectomy back surgery and that didn't work. That surgery was done in 04 on my L5 disk now they want to do a anterior and a posteriorfusion. But I'm afraid because I'm overweight and the first surgery didn't help. I don't want to keep going under the knife in fear that something may go wrong. And this is a work injury so you have to wonder if maybe the doctor's are saying surgery just because.

2006-12-25 16:16:21 · 3 answers · asked by shafonna, shafonna o 1 in Injuries

What's the best vitamin out there for a 14-year-old who hates all vegetables?

2006-12-25 15:51:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anita 5 in Other - General Health Care

i stepped on a rose branch and pulled it off and thought that was the end of it. its almost 6 months later and its callused around on my big toe, and it hurts just putting pressure. im a big sissy thus not into pain. ive soaked, and poked, and cant see anything, but by all means something is still up. Suggestions????

2006-12-25 15:46:25 · 11 answers · asked by K S 1 in Injuries

When I was young, sometimes I would get swollen lips when I woke up in the morning, but I would never understand why or how.

2006-12-25 15:28:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

as in what is the property of micropore tape and is there any other information of guaze.

2006-12-25 15:01:29 · 2 answers · asked by needhelp 2 in First Aid

as in what is the property of calamine and is there any other information of guaze.

2006-12-25 15:00:14 · 5 answers · asked by needhelp 2 in First Aid

What can I do at home to relieve back pain that has been reoccuring in my lower back (tailbone area). I don't know whether to ice it, heat it, stab it (lol) it hurts so bad just to wash dishes. I had a masseuse work on it last week and it went away! YAY! For like three days! It's back and with a vengeance. I don't understand. I fell like I'm to young to be suffering from back pain. I'm already taking anti-inflammatories and pain killer's the doc gave me. Don't know what else to. My house is a mess cause I'm afraid to do anything.

2006-12-25 14:20:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have had a mouth ulcer for about 3 to 4 for days...it is driving me completely up the wall!.... any tips on how to ease the pain of it temporarily....

2006-12-25 14:04:31 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. Mystery 4 in Pain & Pain Management

ben in continous P.T since that but didn't regain movement of my leftarn and fingers. I did recover on the movement of my left leg but not the left arm. Is there any chances to regain the movement of my left arm andfingers.

2006-12-25 13:49:32 · 2 answers · asked by gilarciaga55 1 in Injuries

My granny lives in a very rich upper class appartment in the city and everytime i go there I get stared at to death. I know it's not common to see "tan hispanic looking" living b/c usually it's only whites and asians. Damn i feel like their stereotyping me or something..like it's impossible for a "tan hispanic looking" person to live in a yuppy neighborhood..gosh some people are so close minded. I think what their doing is rude, should i give them an evil eye?

2006-12-25 13:40:26 · 5 answers · asked by dnice 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-25 13:29:25 · 5 answers · asked by WANT2 KNOW 1 in Pain & Pain Management

5 months ago i twisted my neck by turning my head 180degrees, i got a burning sensation at the back of my head which caused my vision to be a bit impaired. After about 1 hour i was back to normal. Exactly one week after i again twisted my neck looking from the left to the right really fast. i twisted my neck again, this time i heard something torn in my neck. I developed lots of neck pain follow by the back of my head swollen. I recovered from my neck pains after 3 months, but i am experience a foggy head symptoms all day with concentration problem and sensitive to light and sound. When i am laying down everything feels fine when i am standing and moving about i feel all fogged up and disoriented. It has been five months and i cannot seem to regain my self. I was doing a lot of research online, the only thing i came up with is that probabl i have a severe brain concussion. Has any one have any idea to what is happening.
Thank you

2006-12-25 13:09:05 · 3 answers · asked by vik 1 in Injuries

Is contaminated sewage used to fertilize? If so, do the harvested food items receive some sort of washing or other treatment that to ensures the end-consumer's safety?

2006-12-25 13:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by Shiba 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-25 13:00:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have moderate to severe knee and back pain. I am a waitress, and it is necessary to take medication so I can get through my shift (usually 7 hours on my feet). I am prescribed vicodin however only 5mg/500 with the maximum dose not to exceed more than 2 tablets a day. I have to take 2 every 4 hours just to make it through work. My doctor won't prescribe me a higher dose or more pills because she is affraid I will become addicted. Some people take pills every day to keep their heart, blood pressure, diabetes,...etc. regulated. So what if I have to take something for my pain to be relieved so I can get though work. Can anyone recommend an alternative to the vicodin. She has prescribed 50mg. of Ultram to reduce my vicodin intake however, it just doesn't help, the same goes for advil or aleve.

2006-12-25 12:44:17 · 17 answers · asked by natalie 1 in Pain & Pain Management

http://www.rhinoplastyspecialist.com/

Do you think this surgeon (Dr.Nassif) is good with noses?

2006-12-25 12:30:24 · 3 answers · asked by dnice 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have been experiencing pain in my upper left arm just above the elbow. It is a sickening achy feeling that seems to be coming from deep within the bone. It seems to come in waves that start out mild and then increase to quite painful - then diminish again. This happens for about a half hour. During these times, I am at rest and I did not do anything just before to injure my arm or exert myself in any way. I don't have chest pain, palpatations, or diaphorisis during these episodes. Yeah, I know I should go to the doctor, but I was wondering if this type of pain could be related to upper back pain. I have been going to a physical therapist and a chiropractor for back issues related to scoliosis for a while now. I'm REALLY sick of doctors and would really like to just blow this arm pain thing off.

2006-12-25 12:09:03 · 15 answers · asked by mean_ugly_chick 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a growing number of sterile dressing from first aid boxes that although are still sterile are technically 'out of date' I am sure there must be somewhere that would be glad of them and not mind the 'date' issue........(I have checked that they do not deteriorate unless the packet is damaged)

2006-12-25 11:22:29 · 9 answers · asked by purps 2 in First Aid

Could this be an obsessive/compulsive behavior? I am 50 years old and can't stop,even when I am in pain and bleeding I continue to tear skin from my fingers, mostly my left thumb both pinkies and my left index and ring finger. I take prozac already and I don't seem to have a lot of stress in my life, but I just have to do this. I used to chew my nails but I quit about 15 years ago. I don't like to hold hands with my husband or rub his back because my hands are rougher than rough sandpaper, Help!!!

2006-12-25 11:03:45 · 12 answers · asked by Crystalwoman57 2 in Other - General Health Care

i have a question to all bodybuilders how did you start working out
and how was a easy way to get muscles wat did you eat, drink
and how long did it take to get where you are right now

2006-12-25 11:01:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

otc meds

2006-12-25 09:45:44 · 6 answers · asked by kathy p 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I was flexing my dancing skills at a club once and I broke my arm trying to do a break dance move.

2006-12-25 09:08:07 · 13 answers · asked by bruce_eel 4 in Injuries

Okay just a quick question for any doctors or people clued up on the body.

The right hand side of my neck is in agony and it is swollen. I find swallowing anything at all quite painful. The pain spreads from my adams apple to my ear. Anyone know what it could be?

I have a doctors appointment on wednesday.

Thanks

2006-12-25 08:47:17 · 15 answers · asked by Stevie B 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Has anyone had a sort of cramp in which the muscle beneath your armpit got cramped after raising your arm too fast or high? Just wondering cause I got it yesterday and I thought it might be something else.

2006-12-25 08:17:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-25 08:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine222 1 in Injuries

I'm an 18 yr. old male, who for the past year have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks. I've turned into somewhat of a hypochondriac, but have gotten better about it.

I'm always cold it seems like.. and somehow just got this idea in my head that i have low blood pressure. I mean, I'm skinny but fit.

I've had a million tests done within the last year just to prove to me it's all anxiety. (complete blood counts, glucose tolerance tests, ekg, etc.. you name it.) So i've had my blood pressure checked by docs many times before, and they have told me nothing about it. I've always been told it's low, but it's good (I think he means low meaning it's not high blood pressure).

So am I just acting like a hypochondriac again since i get my blood pressure checked often? I get it checked at least twice a year for sports.

2006-12-25 07:37:57 · 15 answers · asked by BMD 2 in Other - General Health Care

Where to get the stuff to wear in the legs to keep them warm?

Its getting too cold and simple jeans is killing me..

please suggest what can i wear beneath the legs to keep them warm and where can i get it..

I am basically from india but in USA these days and need help with..

2006-12-25 07:33:44 · 7 answers · asked by sonal 1 in Other - General Health Care

and lower calf reigon and there is a lump about the size of an egg sliced into lengthwise mid way up her calve?

2006-12-25 06:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by fighting 40s 1 in Other - General Health Care

WIll exercising during a cold shorten its duration? People always say to rest when you have a cold - how is resting helpful during a cold? Could I recover quicker if I am more active instead?

2006-12-25 06:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-25 05:27:32 · 2 answers · asked by ???? 1 in Injuries