General Health Care - December 2006

2006-12-19 13:22:07 · 14 answers · asked by yamapoooo 1 in Injuries

Like my back, just from sitting all day at work, as a receptionist, is aching on the left side of my spine.

2006-12-19 13:20:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

it looks like a spider bite or some type of bug bite but I just got it when I was in the car. What could it be and how do I make this big bump on my face go away?

2006-12-19 13:14:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

My pinkie toenail just split in half and I can see the blood! It kind of hurts! it hurts to walk! What should I put on my toe or do to it?

2006-12-19 12:47:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Im a 12 year old girl and 5'7.I am not skinny.I have terrible back pain between my shoulder blades and my lower spine.I always tend to slouch quite far. You can actually feel the bone popping out of my skin.It really hurts.Last year I was checked for scoliosis and I did not have it.Should I go to a doctor....or is this not serious?

2006-12-19 12:37:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-19 12:10:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i am studying history for about 2 hours i have a headache what do i do

2006-12-19 11:37:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

For a week I've been having this horrible pain in my chest everytime I swallow. For 3 days the pain went to my back. So now I have both upper back and chest pain, everytime I swallow. I went to my doctor 3 times and to the Emergency Room once, but they have no solution. I tried Motrin, Mylanta, Advil, and Ibuprofen. Yet, no medicine works. Is there anything I can try or do to relieve this pain? I have not been able to eat or even drink a simple thing like water without pain.

2006-12-19 11:36:33 · 9 answers · asked by Lauren S 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am going to see a Chiropractor and I would like to know what are the typical rates. Also, what are important questions to ask the doctor. What are the best approaches for a Chiropractor to do for someone who has Carpal Tunnel? Is Active Release Techniques a good approach?

2006-12-19 11:31:43 · 1 answers · asked by Liz... 2 in Injuries

2006-12-19 10:57:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My son 3. Is going to doctor for a Throat Swab./ Culture

Because he won't let doctor swab his throat. He's being restrained in a "Mummy Wrap".

What is this ? Please answer.

Been told he'll be lying on my lap, in this restraint ??

2006-12-19 10:54:12 · 3 answers · asked by sarah m 1 in Other - General Health Care

I understand this may be an allergic reaction to the drug. But why itching? What does Percocet do my my brain or body to make me itch?

2006-12-19 10:37:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

To be clear, I'm NOT asking what factors may trigger an itch. So the answer is not "allergies" or "excema," for exampe. Rather, what is the physiological cause of an itch?

2006-12-19 10:35:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had a portable frying pan fall on my big toe. It looks pretty bad. How long will my toe be this way?

2006-12-19 10:30:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs J 3 in Injuries

I've written about my headaches ive been getting from sitting at work infront of a computer screen all day and realized its time for an eye doctor appointment because its getting very painful. A remedy someone also told was to buy computer glasses? Has anyone ever heard or used such an appliance? The glare has been giving me serious migranes and i'm looking for something, anything!? I made a doctors appointment for tomorrow, I think i will ask him about these 'glasses' that are supposed to help. I just wanted to see if i could get some information 1st before i head in there cluelessly.

2006-12-19 09:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by r_passio 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I know someone with a back injury where they can barely walk and are at the therapist 2xs a week for their back but no one wants to help him out. hes working consturction and hes still has to work because he has a family to raise and yet workmans comp. won't help with finances or anything so he has to keep working .

I am basicaly asking for advice on what he should do?

2006-12-19 09:20:30 · 3 answers · asked by kimphin007 2 in Injuries

2006-12-19 09:17:17 · 11 answers · asked by chompiras 1 in First Aid

Help please..thanks!

2006-12-19 09:10:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

i have been diagnosed with rsd/crps in my right foot. i dropped a 19 inch tv on it a few years back. earlier this year, i had a nerve block done by a world renowned doctor of rsd/crps out of columbus ohio, and he did the sypathetic block in my lower back. now, my lower back hurts, can anyone tell me why i am still having the back pain?
by the way, the nerve block did not help the pain in my foot, now i have the same in my right hip as well.
thank you in advance
vanessa in ohio

2006-12-19 09:05:11 · 4 answers · asked by midnyghtcloud 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i have it, and my hands, wrists, and ankles all hurt constantly. anyone else have it? huh? anyone? if you do, how bad is yours? mine is hereditary, though. also, last year i dislocated my pinkie, and now i can't bend it like i used to. bone chipped, now stuck, making lump in my finger. hurts like crazy! so annoying!

2006-12-19 09:04:48 · 2 answers · asked by E Sig 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I put a relaxer in my hair and it stayed in too long so my scalp is burned and some of my hair is stuck to my head.

2006-12-19 09:04:38 · 13 answers · asked by shavon423 1 in First Aid

If u have gull blader surgery do u have to spend the night at the hospital. Also will they put you in a diaper, or will u use a bedpan. If you have had surgery on this please respond. Or if you know the answer.
-thanks

2006-12-19 08:37:54 · 4 answers · asked by dogs 1 in Other - General Health Care

How do I know if my knees hurt from not jogging in awhile or if I could possibly have bad knees? They hurt on the outside, but mostly on the inner part of my knees! It doesn't feel like a muscle thing. I've been jogging off and on for about a week and a half and the first week was fine, but the second week has been pure pain, so I stopped! Is this pain from possible bad knees or just from inactivity? If its inactivity, why not hurt during the first week and why does it hurt soooo bad!?!? Hard to walk, go up stairs, etc. etc. I feel the pain throbbing sometimes!! They've been hurting for almost a week since I last jogged. Is it bad kness or just pain from inactivity?

2006-12-19 08:34:03 · 4 answers · asked by Mmmm 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Is it possible?...well i guess it is because my doctor said I had it..and I've been very sick and my eye hurts a lot and the eye globe is swollen...has this ever happened to you?..any remedies to ease the pain and discomfort while the medicine works?...thanks!!!

2006-12-19 08:21:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

... And now I have a pain in my back, just below my right shoulder blade. It hurts the most when slouching or laying on my back. I can't breathe deep or yawn unless I'm sitting up straight. Besides ibuprofin, is there something I can do to help fix this annoyance? Please keep your smart-*** answers to yourself. Yes, I know that I'm even clumsy in my sleep! :)

2006-12-19 08:14:49 · 3 answers · asked by beach chatta 2 in Pain & Pain Management

These are medicated Eye Drops. For a eye infection.

He won't let me near his eyes. He's 4 years old.

He screams,kicks me & squirms so much that i can't hold him.

I need advice on restraining him. Because last time i tried,to give eye drops, i poked him in the eye by mistake.

Please tell me , how can we hold him still.

grateful for any advice

2006-12-19 08:08:27 · 7 answers · asked by amelia w 1 in Other - General Health Care

i stopped 2 years ago, now i have OsteoArtritis, did i bring this on myself.....

2006-12-19 07:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by craff2c 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Its been 8 months and the Navy docs really haven't done much, im totally against getting cortisone and would like to seek prolotherapy, spinal decompression machine and or a chropractor. I fear that if the above choices don't work or the Navy won't point me in that direction that i will be medically discharged. If that is so will this discharge greatly effect me getting a job as a civilain, IE firefighting, cop, personal trainer
I have been sent in circles for the last 8 months only receiving electro stimulation pads and hot packs with some back stretchs and exercises. Hey at least you guys know your tax dollars aren't being spent on something useful!!!!
Any help you guys can dish out would be useful
thanks

2006-12-19 07:49:31 · 9 answers · asked by triswmn20k 2 in Injuries

2006-12-19 07:41:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

For the first week I felt pretty good. Every once in a while, I would feel fleeting pains, but for the most part, was thrilled with the results. Now in week 2 since the injection, I feel like crap again. I am due to get another injection tomorrow. Will this ever get better? I've been in pain for 2 years. And yes, I am looking for a quick fix!

2006-12-19 07:37:22 · 1 answers · asked by True Dat 4 in Injuries