General Health Care - January 2007

Its weird and also sometimes when I am sitting for a very long time my knee feel sa litle tight and then I just shake it till it kinda pops then its back to normal... WHAT IS THIS? Is it arthritis..I played soccer and I am atletic but NO SPORTS INJURIES! What is it?

2007-01-27 14:09:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My cat bit me in my hand when we were trying to get him in a carrer. It's a pretty deep bite. It's right along the bone that goes to your inxex finger. There's one that slipped off the bone and bit BY it and one right on it (The depest one is on) then there's another one on my palm on the bone also. But that's not the issue, the issue is now it REALLY hurts and my hand feels all tight when I move it. It hurts ALL the time and it doesn't feel like it's getting all the blood flow like it did before the bite. Is there something I can do? Is it bad? It hurts and I can't use it for almost anything. I can hardly type with it. It feels really tight and hard to move.
Is this something to worry about? I don't think my cat is sick because he's mine and just had a vet viset not to long ago. Like two months. Should I see my doctore about this? And why is it so tight to move? I'm really worried that he may have hurt the bone or something. He just bit me like tho hours ago so it's not been long.

2007-01-27 14:05:26 · 18 answers · asked by Jewel 1 in Injuries

It was just on the inside of the lower eye lid, and popped out like a cooked grain of rice. Never heard of this, what was it? He said his eye feels much better now.

2007-01-27 13:54:41 · 6 answers · asked by bex920 3 in Other - General Health Care

....but, it is closing up and The scare is almost showing. I have one part of my incision that is still kind of open. It is only an inch long. I see some scabing and i was looking closer and touched the end of it and it was what looked like a string, but i was told it is the stiches that dislove on there own. I pulled at it a little and it came out more. Does this mean my stiches are coming out? Should I wait it out until my appointment on thursday?

2007-01-27 13:44:03 · 5 answers · asked by hawaiigonzo 1 in Injuries

i had a cold sore now its a scab how do i get ride of the scab fast dude and how long will it take

2007-01-27 13:43:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I was playing with my retainer and it cut my tounge..How can i make it heal faster? It really hurts. :(

2007-01-27 13:43:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I hurt my finger during practice and my ring finger on my right hand is swollen. Real fat. And I was wondering how can I make this swelling go down by practce Monday.

2007-01-27 13:43:00 · 6 answers · asked by DeathBe4Dishonor 2 in Injuries

You know in public bathrooms how there are hand dryers? Well my Dad says they're terrible because they blow germs onto your wet hands, and of course bacteria and things cling to wet surfaces.

However, I read on one particular hand dryer that hand drying is the most hygienic way of drying one's hands! The hot air would presumably kill germs, so it's neat and dry etc.

I'm not sure which to believe. Are hand dryers hygienic?

2007-01-27 13:38:26 · 10 answers · asked by Link 4 in Other - General Health Care

while lifting heavy weights at the gym, I have had experinces of a quick but severe headaches. Similiar to an "icecream" headache . A milder headache may remain then for a couple of days. After having this happen, I have to be really careful when lifting or it reaccurs easily.
Does anybody know what this is? Is it just strained muscles in the neck or possably something more serious.

2007-01-27 13:26:33 · 4 answers · asked by kim b 1 in Injuries

i really need to know
all i know is that its a disease
with veins
can it be healed with surgery?

2007-01-27 13:17:04 · 8 answers · asked by grrr<3 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-27 13:15:52 · 9 answers · asked by cdm215moore 1 in Injuries

Okay, so after legitematelly obtaining a prescription of Vicodin from my Doctor after having an infected ingrown toenail removed. My doctor knew the pain would require pain medications. So I took my Vicodin as I should, the dose he gave me. I didn't feel any postivite effects except pain management. Now that I am out of Vicodin, I have cravings for it still. The only help I need is help on getting over the cravings. It's not that I want the drug, because I dont. I just CRAVE it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of the cravings. It's like when you reallyy want a chocolate bar, but I reallly want Vicodin now. I have NO history of drug abuse, and like I said I dont WANT Vicodin, I just have a craving!

Please do not answer if you have no knowledge in the medical field. I will be recieving my Medical Degree (I am going to be a phystician) and I will have it in 1 more year of Medical School. I really need advice on dealing with vicodin cravings. Thank you! :)

2007-01-27 13:11:41 · 3 answers · asked by BlueDream24 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 13:06:08 · 13 answers · asked by Jasmine W 1 in Other - General Health Care

I just accidentally sliced off a chunk of my thumb with a razor blade. The part that came off is about an inch long and maybe a quarter inch deep. I ran my thumb and the detached piece under water to clean it out. Then I re-attached the piece and wrapped bandaids around it.
Will this piece heal back onto my thumb or will it die and fall off like a scab?
Should I go to the doctor and get an anti-biotic or just wait and see if infection is a problem?
thank you all in advance..
jasper

2007-01-27 13:05:11 · 11 answers · asked by jasper r 1 in Injuries

2007-01-27 13:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by cdm215moore 1 in Injuries

My Little girl head butt me and I went to the hospital. My brother is a cat scan tech xrayed my nose. he told me they won't do much for me so I took the xrays and left figuring I can see a doctor on monday. Should I have stayed and saw the doctor in the ER? Should I go back right now?

2007-01-27 13:01:34 · 11 answers · asked by topher1970 2 in Injuries

I hurt my big toe nail...walking down a hill at nighttime. I didn't see this small rock that stopped the forward motion of my foot and therefore sending all that force onto my big toe nail in the direction as if trying to push it back into my foot. It hurt for the day and it doesn't hurt any more. The nail was not raised off the nail bed. and 90% of the nail is black from left to right. Here's a picture of it: http://wolfsfiles.googlepages.com/blackNail.JPG

My black nail is growing or being pushed out...i trimmed it a few weeks ago. First time since i trimmed it the day of the axcident to prevent further pain from the boot. I'm thinking its the undamaged part of my nail that is responsible for this forward motion / growth of the nail.

The thing is i can feel a small gap between the back of the black half of the nail and my toe, as labeled in the picture. It's like only part of the nail is growing.

Will i be getting the whole nail to grow back in unison anytime soon, or later lol?

2007-01-27 12:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by focusedwolf 1 in Injuries

Ok, I was bitten by a horse at work today ( I work on a ranch with rescue horses), and I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the bite or not... I've been bitten or nipped at several times in the past year (comes with the job); but this time it's right on my chest, about an inch above to the right of my sternum. I know it's going to be more painul because it's bony there, but it was so painful when he did it that I got lightheaded and had to sit for a bit. It's hurt a little to breathe ever since. I'm guessing that it's going to hurt like that for awhile just because of the bruise being where it is. Is there any chance it could have bruised or hurt an organ or anything? I didn't figure so, and I feel kind of silly going to the doctor for this "little" bite~ well, at least the bruise is little on the outside. Has anyone seen any injuries from this kind of horse bite? By the way, please don't tell me to sue~ I just want to know whether to get it checked or simply to ice it..

2007-01-27 12:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by Mis 1 in Injuries

My daughter was injured today and the doctors say to pull her off life support. I want to give her a chance to heal. I believe in miracles and the power of God. Where can I find help to suggest to the doctors instead of them just giving up? She is 29 years old and has a 6 week old baby. They do not want to operate, because they feel it would be a waste of time and she will be comotose the rest of her life, anyway. How can they know all this so soon? Do they think they are God?

2007-01-27 12:49:10 · 3 answers · asked by wbecca52 3 in Injuries

Okay a little background on myself. I recently was prescribed Vicodin for an ingrown toe-nail removal. I know it seems trivial, but it's REALLY dealing with the pain. My toenail had went into my toe, and came out the other side. The pain was similar to when I got my wisdom teeth removed.

Anyways, after running out of Vicodin, I realized I CRAVED Vicodin, and there was no way I could get it. I don't WANT to do more Vicodin, but I seem to NEED VIcodin to function nowadays. If anyone has ideas on how to get the Vicodin craving out of my life, please help! I have 7 pills left, but my strategy so far has been to have the pills, but excercise my willpower in not taking them anymore even though they're available. Please can someone help me get rid of these cravings!?! I would REALLY appreciate it!

2007-01-27 12:42:33 · 4 answers · asked by BlueDream24 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My neck has hurt for almost a week. I thought it was just a temporary pain due to sleeping in a weird position.

However, a terrible headache came on Friday (yesterday) and I've been dealing with it ever since.

I've been taking Tylenol Extra Strength every 4 hours and the pain dissipates for a while but then comes back.

Right now my neck really hurts. I have no problem moving it to the left, but must turn slowly to the right. And I move my neck slowly when I tilt it back or towards my chin.

Is this a migraine? What's going on?

2007-01-27 12:34:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

For the last week i have had headaches constantly. sometimes only minor, and barely enough pain to take tylenol, but then an hour later, its pounding, but im not light sensitive, but i do get nauseous. My weird friend says I am turning into a vampire because i cut myself (on accident) the other day and was sucking my blood...anyways
is this something serious, or is it simply normal?

2007-01-27 12:34:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 12:31:13 · 12 answers · asked by Jenny 4 in Injuries

History of lower back pain in the lumbar region after falling 8 feet off an obstacle directly onto my lower back when in the military. Developed minor scoliosis as a result. Anyone know exercises that will specifically work the muscles in the lumbar region of your back that can be done at home? I know of some to do at the gym but it would be nice to have something I can do at home so I can just do them throughout the day.

2007-01-27 12:21:30 · 9 answers · asked by timster1984 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Is the pain bad after surgery? It hurts so much now that i can't imagine it feeling much worse after surgery.

2007-01-27 12:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by doc_is 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi, All! My left index finger has gone goofy on me over the past several days. It's along one side of the tip of the finger and behind the nail. I have a good bit of redness and swelling and it's REALLY sore. I haven't injured it or anything...

Is this an ingrown nail? Regardless of WHAT it is, anyone have a remedy? I play bass guitar and have HOURS of practice ahead of me for an upcoming show!!!

Help MUCH appreciated! THANKS!

2007-01-27 12:08:50 · 7 answers · asked by playdead1414 3 in First Aid

...the pain is on the top right part of my foot basically right where the foot connects to the leg...I'm pretty sure I get this pain from running...I run about 9 miles a day, 4-5x/week -- mostly on concrete/sidewalks...For some reason, it's only my left foot...my right foot is fine...

What do you guys think is the problem? Could it be my shoes? I have Asics running shoes I bought about 4 months ago...I still use the original soles that came with the shoe...maybe I should change the soles? Also, I never stretch before/after running...could that be a problem too? Has anyone else encountered this problem too?

I appreciate any/all answers and suggestions...thanks!

2007-01-27 11:56:07 · 8 answers · asked by SanDiego22m 1 in Injuries

Can you take motrin and aleve(i dont know how to spell it) like you can with tylenol and motrin? I took some aleve this morning and i cant take any untill 10:30 tonight. I am in a hole lot of pain and i need something to make it go away...what can I take untill i can take more aleve?

2007-01-27 11:41:15 · 6 answers · asked by kurzez_incokerated 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I am 13 years old and I had to lift one of those 28 foot fiberglass ladders to get a ball from the roof so I had to lift the ladder from beneath it in order for the ladder to touch the roof like this:
--------------------///-\--ladder---------------------------------------------------
-------------------///-\--\-----------------------------------------------------------
------------------///---\-(..)--me---------------------------------------------------
-----------------///------+----------------------------------------------------------
----------------///------/---\---------------------------------------------------------
I only lifted it for less than one minute and I felt it was light.

The next day, I felt a horrible pain by the tail bone area and by the lowest part of the backbone.I only feel the pain when I sit down or bend my body.

6 months have passed and I still have not grown, not a little. Did I stunt my growth? Will I keep growing? Will I be small forever? help!!!???!!

2007-01-27 11:28:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I am 13 years old and I had to lift one of those 28 foot fiberglass ladders to get a ball from the roof so I had to lift the ladder from beneath it in order for the ladder to touch the roof like this:
--------------------///-\--ladder---------------------------------------------------
-------------------///-\--\-----------------------------------------------------------
------------------///---\-(..)--me---------------------------------------------------
-----------------///------+----------------------------------------------------------
----------------///------/---\---------------------------------------------------------
I only lifted it for less than one minute and I felt it was light.

The next day, I felt a horrible pain by the tail bone area and by the lowest part of the backbone.I only feel the pain when I sit down or bend my body.

6 months have passed and I still have not grown, not a little. Did I stunt my growth? Will I keep growing? Will I be small forever? help!!!???!!

2007-01-27 11:27:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries