General Health Care - January 2007

United States has a strong policy against drug importation - which should make sense as it provides a certain filter against everything that's out there. But many countries (Israel, Russia, China) that don't have such restrictions also don't seem to experience any problems with imported drugs. Their low drug prices decrease interest for attempts to sell low quality products into the market.

So, is U.S. overly concerned with its Highly Overpriced drug-making business or What? What is your opinion?

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2007-01-27 04:00:58 · 2 answers · asked by ITExpert 1 in Other - General Health Care

My thumb is swollen and it hurts when I put the SLIGHTEST pressure on it. I think it is infected. What can I do to alleviate the pain?
(just so you know how much it hurts, i can't press the spacebar with my thumb.)
I know I have to go to the doctor, and i have an appointment scheduled, but in the mean time, anyone have any suggestions?
thanks!!

2007-01-27 03:35:38 · 7 answers · asked by Undefined_Beauty 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 03:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by hi 1 in Pain & Pain Management

This week I keep getting muscle cramps in the calves of my legs, usually only one leg at a time. Do you know what causes these or how to prevent them. I am 59 yrs old and have a job where I am on my feet all day. However, it happens whether I work or not that particular day. Have you suffered this and what did you do?

2007-01-27 03:28:11 · 9 answers · asked by angel 7 in Pain & Pain Management

I worked my upper body for the first time in 12 years and I awoke in pain from my triceps. I didnt think the weight was excessive during the workout. My arms cannot go past 90 degrees; I cannot touch my shoulders. If I use my other hand and try to force my hand to my shoulders the pain in severe. I can barely get out of bed and have difficulty bringing a glass of water to my face.

I am assuming I just don't work upper body until the soreness goes away. I am also assuming there were excessive microtears in my last workout..I intend to lower the weight/reps last time.
I think this was caused by doing pecs/shoulders and then tricep workouts in succession. I am alternating heating pads around my bicep/triceps and taking protein (my Glu arrives today and I will also take that). I am debating taking a painkiller to make it go away and I dont like to use them. Any advice to speed healing and/or minimize pain is appreciated.

2007-01-27 03:22:58 · 2 answers · asked by Handsome Devil 4 in Injuries

Anyone out there taking this for fibromyalgia? That is why my doc prescribed it for me and it has really helped, though it's only been about a week.

2007-01-27 03:19:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 03:09:04 · 10 answers · asked by kitty6004 1 in First Aid

2007-01-27 02:57:54 · 3 answers · asked by Larry S 1 in Injuries

any suggestions before seeing a doctor

2007-01-27 02:54:25 · 6 answers · asked by mecha1129 1 in Injuries

2007-01-27 02:47:33 · 8 answers · asked by fr3108@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I was running and jumped over a big cool sewer drain and my shoe slipped and I stepped on the hard rim at the back, and it made a huge bruise. What should I do?

2007-01-27 02:46:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-01-27 02:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I feel a little like I have a handover. Dull headache, eyes sensitive to light, and no energy. Sleeping-in wasn't to catch up on lost sleep or due to illness or staying up late. I go to bed at my normal time, and because its a week end I don't set my alarm. Any ideas?

2007-01-27 02:39:03 · 5 answers · asked by nisse 2 in Other - General Health Care

Why is it that my mother was in the hospital for only four days - came home with a slight bruised looking spot on her back and died with massave sores in one month? Why does someone in a coma for a year, 6months whatever don't get them and die quicker?

2007-01-27 02:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by deepdkk 2 in Injuries

2007-01-27 02:00:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

how do you get rid of a kink in your neck

2007-01-27 01:57:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 01:55:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

suggested. I was supposed 2 go to physical therapy 4 it but at just that time my mom was told she had cancer & the next few wks were spent taking care of her.

It's been 4 months since the break. I've cont'd to do the exercises. I've been able 2 crawl my fingers up the wall til the broken arm can go up as far as the other one. I can even sleep on that side, tho I usually wake up in pain. The main exercise I haven't been able to do is put my arm behind my back.. My new insurance doesn't cover physical therapy & its been 4 months, but I'm still working at range of motion exercises.

I have this little 1 pound wgt bar & wonder if that would help
w/ the healing. I've made sure I got enough calcium. I do sitting yoga ea day which works the arm tho I still can't reach as far as the other arm. When I lift tht lil wgt 4 curls it doesnt' hurt. I was told that at about 6 mths scar tissue forms so I now i want 2 do as much as i can over the next 2 mths. any help appreciated.

2007-01-27 01:43:47 · 4 answers · asked by sandyfirewind 3 in Injuries

I suffered a neck injury which damaged muscles and tendons.
I really don't want to spend such a large amount of money if this lamp doesn't work as they claim.

2007-01-27 01:40:47 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I burnt my hand last night. It was hurting so bad it was tingling. I had to put ice on it all night while I slept. Today it looks really wrinkley and its all sweaty. Should I see a doctor or what else can I do to advoid the pain. Why is it sweating?

2007-01-27 01:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5 in Injuries

are there any home remides for simple viruses. for example flu and headache, stomatch problem. gasteck. sour body, skin infections and other minor pains etc.

2007-01-27 00:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by da_cancer 1 in Pain & Pain Management

are there any home remides for simple viruses. for example flu and headache, stomatch problem. gasteck. sour body, and other minor pains etc.

2007-01-27 00:31:04 · 1 answers · asked by da_cancer 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-27 00:28:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

but the injury appears minor..pls help me out........fast

2007-01-27 00:18:23 · 3 answers · asked by lhkhlh 1 in Injuries

My Excel gym teacher says that I have lower back problems because I can't do squats properly. I'll would be doing everything right,focusing,looking at the cieling while doing it, deep breathing,ext. But when ever I go down to do my squats my heals always go up no matter what. Is it possible that I have lower back problems?If so what could have caused it?

Age:16(17 in March)
Height:5ft 4.5inches
Weight:112lbs
Body fat:21%(according to scale)

P.S. But my legs are really strong...a lot of the other excersizes I can do like 60lbs-150pounds for about 3-30 times daily.

2007-01-27 00:13:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

MOTORCYCLE ACC. FEB.2005. THROWN ABOUT 40 FT OFF OF BIKE WITH WINDSHIELD SMASHED AGAINST UPPER THIGH MUSCLE. SURFACE TOUCH I CAN FEEL BUT DEEP IS NUMB FEELING. NO PROBLEM WALKING, JUST STANDING FOR LONGER THAN10 MIN. WHY? WHAT CAN I DO? BOTTOM OF RIGHT FT. FEELS LIKE A SEVERE BRUISE WHEN I STAND ON MY FEET FOR LONG TIME? WHAT CAN I DO?

2007-01-27 00:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by BARBARA D 1 in Injuries

MOTORCYCLE ACC. FEB.2005. THROWN ABOUT 40 FT OFF OF BIKE WITH WINDSHIELD SMASHED AGAINST UPPER THIGH MUSCLE. SURFACE TOUCH I CAN FEEL BUT DEEP IS NUMB FEELING. NO PROBLEM WALKING, JUST STANDING FOR LONGER THAN10 MIN. WHY? WHAT CAN I DO? BOTTOM OF RIGHT FT. FEELS LIKE A SEVERE BRUISE WHEN I STAND ON MY FEET FOR LONG TIME? WHAT CAN I DO?

2007-01-27 00:10:04 · 1 answers · asked by BARBARA D 1 in Injuries

Back in the summer I has this "attack" where I had sharp stabbing pains in the middle of my chest (I think it would be my sternum). I had about 3 of these over about an 8 hour shift at work, and a couple of them hurt so much and became worse when I breathed in so I was left bending over holding my breath until it passed. So when I saw my doctor in november, my symptoms were as followed: Sharp stabbing pains during these "attacks" that I didn't think lasted more than 5 minutes. They seem to be happening about 1 a day or so, not all being so severe I couldn't breathe, but still hurt.
I have these "attacks" numerous times of day, and on top of that my sterum feels like someone's just punched it. It's hurt ALL day today, really sore, and little pressure to is causes pain. I can no longer lay on my stomache for about more than 5 minutes with a pillow under my chest to read a book or use my computer because the pain hurts to much.
If anyone knows what this may be, please let me know. Thanks!

2007-01-26 23:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by Amie 1 in Pain & Pain Management

some nights i sleep really well and dont want to get up (tho i do!) and then i go for 4 or 5 nights of only being able to get 2 or 3 hours sleep, just lie awake and just cant get to sleep, then i have to get up for a full day at work, anyone have similar problems or have any ideas?

2007-01-26 23:42:56 · 8 answers · asked by BABY BELL 3 in Other - General Health Care

i don't mean weeks or anything crazy i mean something someone might actually do, like stay up until 7:20 AM, or 10:00 AM every night conseqeutively. is there short term or long term health hazards of it? could it make you have breathing difficulties at all? remember i'm not talking about not getting sleep at all just extending the time you stay up until late morning every night.

2007-01-26 23:22:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care