General Health Care - January 2007

did the procedure work for you>? If not..any tips..ouch its painful!!

2007-01-26 23:07:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Why do we feel cold after we eat, even though the temperature is the same before and after the eating process ?

2007-01-26 22:38:23 · 6 answers · asked by Luay14 6 in Other - General Health Care

I personally do not believe there is a shortage of nurses in the US. If hospital leadership were more respectful and supportive of our profession, many nurses would return to the bedside. I for one did not enter nursing to be the "whole show", aka primary nursing. I expected ancillary support from nurse aides, unit secretaries and the like. Hospitals just don't get it: nurses want time to take care of their patients, not answer the phones and perform tasks that do not require our college education/skill set to perform.

2007-01-26 22:02:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My mom has severe fibromyalga, so severe, her doctors wont allow her to work anymore, so she is attempting to get on disability. She also has blood pressure and heart problems, so there are limited options for prescription pain relief. Does anybody know of some safe natural remedies to help ease her pain?

Also, is Fibromyalga inherited?

2007-01-26 21:28:32 · 3 answers · asked by onearkansasmommy 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I am 34 yrs old with 2 kids. Iam having joint pain and body aches for the past 2 days. I do not want to take paracetamol tab. what do i do?

2007-01-26 20:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by rathu 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have chronic achilles tendonitis, which is like having 2 sprained ankles all the time and I have a bulging disc in my back. I'm in a lot of pain and I'm really depressed because since I had to quit going to biblestudy, only one girl called me one time. It's like I don't even exist. I live with my mom because she has to take care of me, so I talk to her sometimes and my counselor, but I don't have any friends anymore. Everyone left me. Do they just not know what to say? Are they so busy that they don't even think about me? I'm really sad because I can't drive and I'm in a lot of pain and no one will call me or come by to see me and I'm afraid to call them. I'm afraid that I don't have anything good to talk about because I'm so depressed, so I'll just make things worse. So, I don't call anyone and they don't call me and I'm all alone and I don't know what to do. Does anyone have any advice for me?

2007-01-26 19:48:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I heard that if you say Heimlich Maneuver when you're going to use it to help someone, that you're charged for using the name?? This is what I heard from my CPR class, and they said that's why you say adominal thrusts instead. Is this true???

2007-01-26 19:37:26 · 10 answers · asked by Cat 1 in First Aid

Last fall, I played a little too much tennis and developed tendinitis in my right wrist and began to see a slight hint of tennis elbow, but fortunatley stopped and immobilized my arm before anything permanent could set in. Now that spring is coming, I'm going to start playing tennis a lot and I'm wondering what sort of vitamins and/or excersizes and/or anything I can do to keep my arms and joint strong and healthy. I currently take a normal multivitamin, a omega-3 complex and a glucosamine/chondroitin complex. Is there anything else I can be taking to strengthen tendins/muscles/connective tissue/bones? Also, what sort of excersizes, workouts or warm ups can you reccomend for me?

2007-01-26 19:34:14 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Ok so i was going to the refridgerator to get a pack of smokes and everything after that i dont remmeber i was joking around as my boyfriend tells me! I took all three packs out of the carton and through one at him and then i was holding one in my hand. I spaced off then blacked out. I dont remmeber any of this all i remmeber is grabbing the carton and starring out the window and having a sharp pain in my neck right below my head. When i realized i was just standing there i asked my boyfriend why the empty carton that i through on the ground was there and why i was holding a cigg pack! cause i didnt remmeber this anyone else ever experienced something like this?

2007-01-26 19:33:22 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pain & Pain Management

My son is 8. He doesn't fall asleep until around 11pm and gets up around 6-7 am. He always wakes me up so needless to say I am also tired. I have thought of prescribed medicines for him but wants to see if anyone can help naturally before I go to the GP.

2007-01-26 19:27:48 · 26 answers · asked by grynaya 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have been playing baseball ever since i could walk, i have been pitching seen the age of 6! Over the past few years ive noticed a wierd popping noise in my shoulder almost everytime i move it around? what is this, and what could be causing this? Then in my throwing elbow there is a really wierd muscle or bone or something that seems to pop (no noise, but you can feel the pop) when i move it as well? Anyone know what im talking about, im currently playing college baseball, but afraid of going to the trainer for they could sit me out for a longgggg while? please help!!!

2007-01-26 19:13:11 · 5 answers · asked by Aj M 1 in Injuries

Recently, I have been diagnosed for having meniscus tear on right knee. This came from a soccer injury. I did MRI (positive) and x ray and have been seen by 2 Doctors who recommend a surgery. I am waiting for a referral to see a third Doctor for more opnion (well know) in the area. I am not in desperate situation yet. I can walk but can't do squat or run and often it swells up. What shall I do?? Do you know about an organization (if any) to check records of success or failure for performing the surgery

2007-01-26 19:09:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

my friend broke her ankle. she had to have titanium plates, and screws "installed" Her body is rejecting them,and the screws are coming out. She is in a lot of pain and complaining of a red line going across her foot. Is that a possible allergic reaction? any other things it could be? Her foot is also incredibly itchy. She has had the screws in, since later August. about 4mos. Dr. wants her to keep the hardware in for 4-6 more months. But you can feel the screws against her skin. This just sounds strange to me, anyone with experience or med.practice,any comments would be insightful!!!!!!

2007-01-26 18:57:22 · 5 answers · asked by **twin** 4 in Injuries

can you cure one??if then how???

2007-01-26 18:44:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have a friend that quit cold turkey and she takes a lot of other prescription medications and was wandering if this could cause side effects.

2007-01-26 18:12:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i alway pop my blisser. is good to do or is bad. and why

2007-01-26 18:10:57 · 10 answers · asked by mousefanjenn 2 in First Aid

I don't know if it is still in there or what but it sucks and it makes a callouse on top. Any home remedies or other tips?

2007-01-26 18:02:24 · 4 answers · asked by Lucky 1 in Injuries

i have fluid on my knee, in last yror so don't think injured it, but now my hip and part back hurts, sometimes can't lay down is sharp pains sometimes hurts when sitting and sometimes when walk. somone told me nothing do with my knee i have a pinched nerve how would i know for sure. and knee and hip are all on left side same side. hadnt been dr. yet can't afford. see thats why america needs good heath care, so people like me could get problem fix before cost more and i could keep working without taking a bunch off work.help

2007-01-26 17:57:35 · 6 answers · asked by skypearl 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm taking the BC Apri... girls.. have you heard anything or experienced anything that might help me identify the side effects. Guys: Does your GFriend take this and do you notice any difference?

2007-01-26 17:56:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i have all of the above mentioned: scoliosis and kyphosis, and osgood schlatters disease. i have extreme pain with all of them! i was treated with physio, electrolosis and exercise and at 17 i was last measured at a 16 degree S curvature - to the left. since then i was a passanger in a car accident at age19 and am now 21.
i have been told that for all it is extremely rare to have any pain at all with any of these, but all of these conditions are permanant and cannot be treated after the age of 17 so i shouldn't have bother. it's constantly getting worse, an i have to crack it constantly and i haven't been able to work for 18 months or more due to this pain... which apparently shouldn't exist with these conditions and i should be fully capable to work. most days i have trouble moving or getting out of bed, and if i can i'm in a lot of pain.
has anyone else run into this problem at all?
is there any web sites anyone knows of with more infomation?

2007-01-26 17:42:17 · 2 answers · asked by gypsynexus1985 1 in Pain & Pain Management

a small round pill with M on the front and a 4 on the back.

2007-01-26 17:10:20 · 6 answers · asked by Eric W 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My girlfriend has been randomly passing out for abotu the last year or two at least.
shes been to doctors before and all they gave her was protein shots thinking it was a lack of protein but it didn't work

she'll know shes about to pass out most of the time becuase her vision will fade to black till she cant see anything and shell feel lightheaded and finalyl just pass out for anywhere from 2 minutes to 30 minutes
she seems to pass out more in the morning or when shes stressed or after sex
btu she also passes out at completely random times when theres no visible reasons for it
im really startign to get worried about her and if anyone knows anyhting abotu this
where to research it
what it could be
any diagnosis or treatments
just any insight to it would be greatly appreciated
thank you

2007-01-26 16:49:54 · 7 answers · asked by solly 1 in Other - General Health Care

I cant seem to get to sleep before midnight most nights but am always really tired in the mornings? Is it best to try and make myself go to bed earlier or get up earlier so that Im tired earlier? I seem to perk up about 10pm and thats actually when I have the most energy. I do housework even! Also does this happen to you?

2007-01-26 16:45:08 · 5 answers · asked by blahblahblah 5 in Other - General Health Care

does anyone know much about reflux?
i was diagnosed with it just before xmas but my doctor was very vague. i hav a big night coming up tonight and i think its flarying up because of nerves, can that happen?
also what the best to drink/eat when u do get it..
and is it the feeling of needing to burp/fart? and a pressure (not quite a burning sensation)between ur ribs.. cos thats what i have got..
annnnddd.. does it help drinking a soft drink to make u burp?
hah thanks guys

2007-01-26 16:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by dazedandconfused 1 in Other - General Health Care

Does it burn or feel HOT

2007-01-26 16:40:41 · 4 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Injuries

2007-01-26 16:40:17 · 15 answers · asked by DGIRL f 1 in First Aid

It started with my left knee. It happened throughout kindergarten. When its bent for about 10-15 minutes it starts to ache real bad and when i stretch it out straight its an instant relief. Its been happeneing again for months now!! Now my elbows are starting to do it as well. I can barely sit at the computer and type for very long before i cant stand it anymore.

2007-01-26 16:38:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I get sudden extremely painful jolts on one area of my head. The pain lasts for less than a second, but they are severe. They come and go frequently throughout the day for several days at a time... I've experienced them on different sides of my head, but when they occur, they usually happen in one area at a time. Can anyone tell me what kind of headache this is, and how to get rid of them?! THEY HURT!!

PS
I have no other symptoms, no runny nose or congestion or blurry vision. Actually, I do get blurry vision; from squinting my eyes when that sudden jolt hits me!

Thank you in advance for your help!

2007-01-26 16:32:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i have disc prolapse at 2 levels (l3-l4 and l5-s1), and spondylolisthesis at two levels, upper lumbar and l5-s1. i have been suffering back ache since 10 yrs, now am 30. have had to take bed rest for 2 weeks, 3-4 times when i had exacerbations. i had sacral plexus neuropathy and my lower limb still feels numb at times, or i have painful pins and needles sensations in toes, and muscle cramps in calf. burning pain sensation around hips. but i have made many lifestyle changes, am doing yoga, and though the pain still remains, it is much less. i wish to conceive but am not sure how it will affect my spine. anyone with a similar experience please help??

2007-01-26 16:30:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

How often should you clean out your ears. I hate having wax in my ears so I clean they often. But I hear that it is bad to clean them so often.

2007-01-26 16:06:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care