General Health Care - January 2007

it is so annoying and gross, usually it happens when i have a cold and have been blowing my nose a lot, but sometimes it is just randow. why?!?! once there was a REALLY bad one, and i don't mean to be gross, but for a few minutes i was going through a stack of 10 tissues per 10 seconds. is there ANYTHING i can do to prevent them? (i already put vaseline in my nose, which seems to help a little) or any way to make them stop faster? ice works, but anything else? thanks so much!!

2007-01-11 12:45:36 · 18 answers · asked by Rachel K 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-11 12:42:09 · 2 answers · asked by tia88fire 2 in Other - General Health Care

i think it has something to do with my bed sinking or flatinging or whatever you call it but i dont know, all i know is my lowerback hurts when i get up and im not old! (no offence to any older persons reading this) how can i either fix my bed (without buying a new 1, i have NO $$) or make the pain go away/not come back...
Thanks
Meg

2007-01-11 12:40:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Okay heres the thing I have pain in my hands,wrist,elbows,and shoulders and my doctor said that is may be carpal tunnel but then I went back a year later because I still have pain almost everyday day now and she said she wasn't sure so I am going to see an hand/orthapedic surgeon and specialist. But then the other day I post a question on here and someone told me ask my doctor about "Mixed Conntective Tissue Disorder that has rheumtoid arthritis involved" because he had similar problems with his arms so I looked it up online and they said it had do with lupus so this is why I was asking if it ran in families because I have someone in my family with it and I was wondering if it would be a good idea to ask my doctor about it when I see him in march? I am only 17 so I really would like to figure out the problem before it just gets worse you know?

2007-01-11 12:38:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

It seems like I am really tired a lot, and very unmotivated lately. I've been having trouble waking up when my alarm sounds, and when I do wake up I turn it off and then just fall back asleep, even though I don't mean to. I sleep well at night, like I don't wake up or anything, and I more or less get a good nights sleep (I go to bed usually about 11, sometimes a little earlier, and I wake up at around 6:30, well I'm supposed to wake up then). Also, I feel really lethargic and unmotivated lately. I don't feel like doing anything like schoolwork at ALL, and I keep making all of these goals for myself like "clean up my room" that I just don't keep, even though I have the time and energy to do them, I just can't make myself do them, if that makes sense. I don't know what to do. I feel really overwhelmed! Any advice or help would be appreciated!

2007-01-11 12:37:16 · 4 answers · asked by Becky 2 in Other - General Health Care

i know this is kind of stupid but im serious im in need of help im having party and i need to know how to make ice QUICK. I know you use water, BUT HOW. how do u phreeze it. I see water and coldness out side does that have anything to do with it

2007-01-11 12:31:19 · 8 answers · asked by slownmo 1 in Injuries

car accident over the weekend now im vomitting, and having throbbing pains on one side of head, cant stand it!

2007-01-11 12:28:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have been working out and have always had minor lower back pain but nothing really painfull just when I use my back to lift heavy objects rather than using my legs. But now my back pain has turned into being really painfull. I have a constant throbbing of pain in my lower back and when I sit for long periods of time and then get up it feels stiff and holy s***t is it sore! Also while I am sitting or even standing to stretch my hamstrings and I lean forward I feel deep pain in my lower back as if a knife was goin through it. Now I already have an appointment for a doctors visit but based on what I have said here and going off of your past back pains what does this mostly sound like? It never use to be this bad. I use to be able to move around, run, jump, quick turns but now it just hurts way too bad. Could this be a bad lower back muscle pull or does it sound like something more and worst case maybe needs surgery. All your thoughts are greatly appreciate. Thanks

2007-01-11 12:27:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I'm thinking about smoking, but a couple questions. My parents are against that, so if I just have like a cigarette a day will my clothes smell and they will notice? I'm not to worried about breath, cause that is easily fixable.

Also, is it really as relaxing as people claim? Cause if it isn't I don't care to start.

2007-01-11 12:25:40 · 13 answers · asked by milan 4 in Other - General Health Care

Used a lighter to heat up the end of a stick, planted into arm for about 5 seconds, healing but possibly infected, been using neosporin

2007-01-11 12:16:11 · 16 answers · asked by scottydont52688 1 in First Aid

My 28 year old brother had a fourwheeler accident 3 months ago and now has a spinal cord injury. C-6 C-7. Does anyone know if he has a good chance of ever walking again?

2007-01-11 12:07:28 · 1 answers · asked by melinda_8205 2 in Injuries

I had cervical (disc replacement) surgery a couple years back and other skeletal and knee surgery pain, has anyone used anything that I can buy that works
I've been using chrondroitin, glucosamine MSM as a supplement

2007-01-11 12:00:32 · 2 answers · asked by Mystee_Rain 5 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-11 11:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by Jeffrey Ol Boy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

long term or short term

2007-01-11 11:48:03 · 5 answers · asked by Forest Fest 2 in Other - General Health Care

After using the bike and leg press (weight machine) yesterday at the gym, I noticed my right knee felt alittle sore. This morning when I woke up it was slightly swollen, had a dull ache and just feels..well..funny when I bend it or put pressure on it. Anyone have a similair experience and know what it is? Advice on how to care for it? Lastly, should I keep working out on it or take a break till it feels better? Thanks!

2007-01-11 11:45:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Every time I swallow I get a sharp pain at the base of my sternum. It doesn't hurt when I breathe softly, but I can feel it if I bend over backwards. It has been like this for three days and shows no signs of easing. What could it be?

2007-01-11 11:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by Acerus 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-11 11:42:04 · 4 answers · asked by LaMariposa 4 in Injuries

And is there a reason for over farting and how to stop?

2007-01-11 11:41:18 · 5 answers · asked by Lying from you 4 in Other - General Health Care

I just noticed yesterday that my right middle finger is swollen, warm to touch and slightly discolored. I know that this is probably an infection but are there any home remedies I can do without spending unnecessary dollars for a doctor's visit?

2007-01-11 11:31:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

2007-01-11 11:23:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

ive had a stye in my eye for the last 2weeks now and it hasnt gone away,ive had them before ond theyve gone after a few days ... but wen i got this one my whole eye was swollen and now theres just an annoying lump that doesnt hurt but is irritating,i went t the docs,they gave me eye drops..STILL didnt go away and now they say they want t surgically remove it ...do you think thats really neccessary?? reeealy dont wana do it ... advice anyone?:(
thanx!

2007-01-11 11:18:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I'm trying to quit smoking and was wondering if nicotine patches really work? Would love for anyone to help me out on trying to quit smoking! Thanks.

2007-01-11 11:17:42 · 18 answers · asked by Chelsea 1 in Other - General Health Care

she can not bend the ankle but she can bend the toes all but the last 2 toes

2007-01-11 11:10:33 · 11 answers · asked by joanne k 1 in First Aid

i notice the same pain when i pick something heavy up or when im bending over.....this pain doesnt happen every time i bend or lift just sometimes....its worring me....ohhh ya when i lay down sometimes it hurts too....the pain is like a 2 or 3 on one two ten scale...i have panic attacks sometimes and when i have this pain i sometimes panic...so i may be worring about it too much......23 male

2007-01-11 11:09:32 · 1 answers · asked by Landon C 1 in Pain & Pain Management

ok so on monday in bball practice my knee popped outta place and the doc thinks i tore my acl and i have a MRI on monday and i wanna know how long would it take for it heel if i do have a torrn acl and got to get surgery?

2007-01-11 11:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by Brittany 3 in Injuries

I recently dislocated my patella - aka kneecap - when I was swinging a baseball bat. Fortunately, I do not appear to have any real ligament damage.
Is there a good device (looking for specific ones if possible) that will help keep my patella in place in the future? It was not a pleasant experience, and I don't want to be fearful of it happening again.

2007-01-11 10:53:29 · 2 answers · asked by David H 1 in Injuries

My bf dropped a large tv on his big toe and now it is purple and he didn't go to work today and is in a lot of pain. He won't take my advice about seeing a doctor.

2007-01-11 10:48:43 · 8 answers · asked by Dellajoy 6 in Injuries

my son 8 yo hit his head when he felt back playin in the park
he didnt cryed or anythin i thought he was fine but noments later he said that he was seeing blue and strips of black .
today a day later he says he still sees the same way
i dont know what to do. should i bring him to the ER or is it going to be gone by it self ??

2007-01-11 10:47:32 · 6 answers · asked by Vivir solo cuesta vida. M 1 in Injuries

I have had the worst day ever today?

How do you unwind and what do you advise to help me relax?

2007-01-11 10:47:06 · 27 answers · asked by Tink 5 in Other - General Health Care

Having a throat culture tomorrow.

What will happen ? Will it hurt ? Will it make me gag badly ?

Really hate things touching back of my throat ?

Scared about having something shoved down my throat

2007-01-11 10:45:11 · 14 answers · asked by lauren w 1 in Other - General Health Care