General Health Care - December 2006

One of my sisters fell of from the 2nd floor. Her spinal cord has broken. Her age is about 26. Doctors say she would not be able to sit /walk all her life???
My question, can the spinal cord be replaced? Where can it be done and how can I proceed..
I'm in London

2006-12-13 21:09:48 · 8 answers · asked by Saurav 1 in Injuries

I have a hole in my eardrum, which will require surgery (I have a hospital appointment in a few weeks) but what can I do for the pain in the meantime?

2006-12-13 20:55:45 · 8 answers · asked by KnOwLeDgE_iS_PoWeR 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi all.

Through the night i got up to get my daughter a drink and i was really dizzy but i just pressumed it was because i was tired. I got up once more and felt the same.

When i woke this morning i was feeling even dizzier and had to keep lying down. I had a coffee and tried to eat some cereal and i have just thrown it all back up.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? What could it be!

2006-12-13 20:55:08 · 18 answers · asked by x !! Me !! x 2 in Other - General Health Care

When our son goes to toilet he flushes the toilet but his number twos remain there for a while. Takes several flushes to go away, Its not the size. My husband says better take him to the doctor as its not right. I cant go asking this question but I am slightly concerned. He Is 6 and has had problems with urine reflux leading to one kidney very small since birth.

2006-12-13 20:49:59 · 12 answers · asked by holly 1 in Other - General Health Care

i am having trouble sleeping through the whole night,i wake up at least four times during the night,does anyone have any remedies on getting a good nights sleep.

2006-12-13 20:37:14 · 6 answers · asked by electrified_dancers 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-13 18:58:28 · 2 answers · asked by _sajhangeFl_ 1 in Pain & Pain Management

When youre cross eyed (lazy eyed) its not really eye damage is it? Its just a lazy eye right/

2006-12-13 18:19:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-12-13 18:17:17 · 6 answers · asked by swam 1 in Other - General Health Care

because of studying and finals ive been awake now for over 36 hours. in my late class today i swear i hallucinated twice. the first was the space between tiles stood up and became an insect, the other was my pant leg violently whipping around, as if it was windy. both times i was suprised and then convinced myself it wouldnt be real and it stopped. are hallucinations common around this much sleep deprivation?

2006-12-13 18:10:44 · 11 answers · asked by joahann 1 in Other - General Health Care

My girlfriend recently had her arm start getting numb when she ran for more than 30 minutes. She works out 4 times a week for more than one hour, and eats healthy enough. Sometimes she misses a meal, but we usually eat healthy. Is this the cause of something to do with nutrition or something worse?

2006-12-13 17:57:47 · 5 answers · asked by Bucky Cat 1 in Other - General Health Care

Anyone have a workout regime that is fullproof? i gained some weight after quiting smoking and havnt been able to knock the weight off i'm looking for a hardcore regime i can do 4 or 5 day's a week. i'm looking to drop about 40 lbs all together

Thanks

2006-12-13 17:33:20 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-13 17:31:36 · 4 answers · asked by meg red 2 in Other - General Health Care

It feels almost like my feet and lower legs have fever, with heat radiating off them. They are so achy and almost itchy, but not itchy. I have a restless feeling in my legs, like a creepy crawly spiderweb feeling. It keeps me from being able to relax, to sleep at all. If I take something to help me sleep, it seems to make the symptoms worse. I will take cool lotion and rub and massage my feet and legs which will help for about 5 minutes. But then it starts right back up again. Does anyone have a clue what this might be and what I can do to alleve the symptoms? Thanks in advance for your help! Happy Holidays!!

2006-12-13 17:28:22 · 8 answers · asked by rodzzgrrl 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my legs pops everytime i take a step, should i be concerned? It also hurts at times.

2006-12-13 17:12:09 · 13 answers · asked by lovedontaye1 1 in Injuries

I have to take either a benadryl or a sleeping pill to go to bed EVERY night. I think I may either become dependant on them or immune to them if this keeps up. I have tired to take a hot shower, but all tha does is just perk me up more. Help!!!

2006-12-13 17:04:27 · 8 answers · asked by choco-vanilla 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-13 17:02:53 · 7 answers · asked by FavoredbyU 5 in First Aid

2006-12-13 17:01:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-12-13 17:01:19 · 10 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Other - General Health Care

i'm suffering from the worst cough right now, and have been for about a week or so...i have a bit of asthma (i say "a bit" cuz its inclinated, so it never really shows up unless i'm sick) and its driving me nuts...i cant even talk without dry coughing...someone please help!!!

2006-12-13 16:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by one&only<3 4 in Other - General Health Care

Ok, so my friend is having surgery in the morning, and tonight we had a Christmas party, at which she ate a small piece of whiskey pie. Ok, so the pie has 3 tablespoons of whiskey in it and the alcohol isn't cooked out, and she ate it around 7:45. Is that going to cause any problems? I figure it's not a big deal but I just thought I'd check.

2006-12-13 16:06:08 · 6 answers · asked by katy.allred 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-13 15:38:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have this really big problem, my eyesight isn't good (about,like, 450 degrees) and it seems like it's getting worse every day...I'm really worried.I go on the computer, like, every day, and read about every night before bed. I don't wear my glasses 24/7, and I also squint a lot. What is making my eyesight worse and how can i improve it?

2006-12-13 15:33:16 · 4 answers · asked by Lydia 1 in Other - General Health Care

i've had toothe ach now for 2 solid weeks , i have not slept for the last 3 nights any 1 got any idea's to ease the pain . and yea i know i should go to the denist but , for 1 i can not afford it and 2 i'm terrifeid!!!

2006-12-13 15:22:52 · 16 answers · asked by chubbs_m22 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My daughter is complaning that her hands hurt a lot from typing. Is this normal?

2006-12-13 15:10:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-13 15:01:58 · 25 answers · asked by feel_n_learn 3 in Injuries

How can I recover?

2006-12-13 14:49:20 · 13 answers · asked by IamPa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-13 14:49:14 · 10 answers · asked by David G 2 in First Aid

Recently I 'm studying hardly , I got to do it for an extra 6 months , i get tired soon and i fall asleep aroung 10 o'clock at nights ! This is not good , it takes a lot of my studying time, what can I do not to get tired and sleep less?

2006-12-13 14:46:35 · 6 answers · asked by Frankova Tatanovski 2 in Other - General Health Care

if ya wanna know me, hmm, their more like beauty marks, i got stabbed by a pen and an exacto knife, (still) get cut by exacto knives (by my crazy friend), get bit (through the skin), cigarettes get put out on my (fun) and i have a weak left knee that plops outside to the left but i got used to it

2006-12-13 14:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

it hurts soo much how do you make the pain go away ?

2006-12-13 14:31:31 · 1 answers · asked by yogi12 1 in Pain & Pain Management