General Health Care - January 2007

My 76 y/o father who is otherwise healthy, exercises, eats well, was just diagnosed with blocked arteries, which they are contributing to the stressful factors in his life. Its easy to say, "let it roll off your back", but how do you actually do that?

2007-01-26 04:09:01 · 6 answers · asked by Pandora 3 in Other - General Health Care

Can someone please explain the difference between a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Practical Nurse, and why an LPN is considered a "lower ranking" than an RN? Just wondering, thanks.

2007-01-26 03:57:56 · 12 answers · asked by Bzl1 2 in Other - General Health Care

It's in my leg. It's not bleeding now, but it hurts. Will it heal around the bullet and leave a little hole? Should I do surgery myself? Damn it hurts.

2007-01-26 03:49:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Please only respond if you no or have brought meds from another country.....to have pain or not have pain..wow

2007-01-26 03:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by ROXCEE 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I live in a dorm room, with 2 other roommates. Since the beginning of last semester, I have had problems with sleeping. They don't seem to be getting extremely worse, bbut everything I try does not seem to make them better. Let me explain the situation in my dorm room. Like I said, 3 people. Very small room. There are 2 lights, one overhead light, and one light over the sick and counter. These lights stay off at night once I go to sleep, but one of my roommates has a flourescent desk lamp that seems to light up the room like it is world war 3. He is also not the quietest roommate in the world. He tends to watch TV, albeit at a low volume, long after I go to bed.I use a face mask which I have purchased at Bed, bath and Beyond, and ear plugs, but they both don't seem to work. Light seeps in through mynose bridge, and the ear plugs only offer some relief. I can't seem to fall asleep. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anything at all? I am running out of ideas, and becoming sleep deprived

2007-01-26 03:41:15 · 8 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2 in Other - General Health Care

Are there people out there who are willing to help? if yes, please check this out, www.codythompson.info if you type this in the web site will come up and it has all of the documents proving what happened. Doctors will not treat him, a ten year old. PLEASE if you can help we would appreciate it.
thankyou!

2007-01-26 03:35:46 · 3 answers · asked by Brittney 2 in Other - General Health Care

I am suffering from TEV (Talipes Equino Varus) since birth and using locally made leather and steel caliper shoes, which are embarassing while moving in house. I am 46 running .

2007-01-26 03:27:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

i bowled to much because i'm a bowler and the skin ripped on my thumb and now its raw. what can i do to get it better because i still have to bowl a lot

2007-01-26 03:17:21 · 6 answers · asked by jenn 1 in First Aid

hey why do people make themseles faint?? why?!! how do they do it? does anybody no someone who has made themselves faint? And i dnt mean like throwing themselves on the floor but ppl have all different ways in making themselves faint but how? its just so crazy. i just want to know because this girl in my school makes herself faint but i dnt know how. and when she faints she starts shaking on the floor. she tells everyone to do it cause its cool.....it so isn't. but how do ppl make themselves actually faint and sometimes they fit on the floor. i think its really dangerous.

2007-01-26 03:04:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I am going to see my Dr. about this but was wondering if this pain will go away on its own eventually...thanks!

2007-01-26 03:02:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

They are unusually thin. Dirt can enter upto the middle of the nails. Why is it so? Am I getting old?

2007-01-26 02:54:33 · 6 answers · asked by Wazahat N 1 in Other - General Health Care

As i do not have much information about the Australian health care system, i guess you can "google" to find out about it.

2007-01-26 02:26:34 · 3 answers · asked by Messiahmonkey 1 in Other - General Health Care

I do gymnastics, and I landed wrong when I was tumbling on floor, and I hurt my ankle, when something either snapped or popped. My coach took a look at it and said that if it hurt in the morning I'd need xrays. The next morning it didnt really hurt.... but its 4 days later now, its still kind of swollen, and occasionally something pops in and out. I have a lot of bruises too, and theres two particular ones that stand out because they are literally two staight diagional lines across my ankle... It doesnt really hurt though?? Is it something more than just a sprain??

2007-01-26 02:17:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

about two nights ago, i woke up and my arm was just NUMB. i figured i slept on it because it felt like rubber ! (this is just my lower left arm). recently i have had a bit of chest pain on the left, and strain really, which has gotten better. but now i have this. i carry a backpack everyday, and it can get heavy fromt textbooks. right now, its only my left lower arm thats getting numb. and last night it was a trauma to get to sleep because of it. i dont have any severe pain, just the tingling. and anything cold against it feels wet. i don't know if its a pinched nerve, and my mother is hesitant to take me to the hospital, what should i do ?!

THANKS !

2007-01-26 01:44:52 · 5 answers · asked by giselle-x 1 in Injuries

Last year i broke my talus bone and three of my metatarsals, apparently it all healed well so why recently does my ankle give way almost causing me to fall over? I 've also got a dull ache most of the time and sometimes a sudden overwhelming pain shoots through my whole foot, its really getting me down.

2007-01-26 01:31:27 · 7 answers · asked by Elaina k 2 in Injuries

I didnt consult with the lawyer but i was wondering if anyone knows how much I can ask for settlement. I never been in the car accident before and I dont even drive yet I was just got my permit to learn how to drive before the accident and now probably wont drive for a while as I got really scared.
So i dont know if i even need to go to a lawyer since the other party not even arguing the fault and admit the responsibility.


i would appreciate any feedback.

Thank you,

2007-01-26 01:21:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I was fixing something yesterday, then I went pee, now I have to type this question one handed. I have a job interview today, any advice? It's my right hand.

2007-01-26 01:06:37 · 5 answers · asked by badbadboy6979 4 in Injuries

A couple of years ago i fractured my skull coming of my motor bike (even with a crash helmet), broke my shoulder, three ribs and every finger in my right hand.

2007-01-26 00:39:58 · 25 answers · asked by trickyrick32 4 in Injuries

2007-01-26 00:23:28 · 11 answers · asked by monkeypower777 2 in Other - General Health Care

yesterday in the afternoon I stared to feel pain in the insition and it's sweling now i dont know what to do i can move may fingers but still feel pain any recomendation please.

2007-01-26 00:18:56 · 7 answers · asked by barby18 1 in Injuries

I have just had my foot strapped up and have been told to keep the strapping dry for the next week and a half. I also need a shower. How can I keep it dry and the rest of me clean and sweet!

2007-01-26 00:18:20 · 23 answers · asked by zakiit 7 in Injuries

term, just a medical one. Someone had asked about what could cause an infection of a certain nature. I don't understand unless someone saw it as an vulgar term or simply didn't like it. What is your view point?

2007-01-26 00:16:57 · 12 answers · asked by golden rider 6 in Injuries

Should I start on light sports activities such as brisk walking and light jogging after spraining her ankle slightly 1 week ago? I dont feel any pain at the ankle but it gets a little swollen and the front part of my feet feels a little tender when I walk about too much.

2007-01-26 00:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by ispakles 3 in Injuries

the ones you read about "the top pediatric neurosurgeon in the country" and "world reknowned plastic surgeon", the "leading oncologist" etc. We see a lot of doctors, and they are, for the most part, terrific, but what if I want to see the "BEST" one there is?? Where would I go to find that information?

2007-01-26 00:10:12 · 2 answers · asked by Lys 4 in Other - General Health Care

i am dying of menstral cramps and fed of popping pain killers, what other remedies are there to use, especially while i am at the office?

2007-01-26 00:02:17 · 9 answers · asked by trinichick 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-25 23:40:49 · 3 answers · asked by Pammy 1 in Injuries

my cast has loosed up everywhere but around my fingers.my fingers tingle and sometimes they feel numb. doctor said he will take it off in three weeks. would there be a down side to have them change the cast at this point? there is no discoloration as far as i can tell.

2007-01-25 23:25:47 · 6 answers · asked by joel v 1 in Injuries

2007-01-25 23:18:22 · 7 answers · asked by sweat2night 1 in Injuries

For the last couple of wks, I have been having some problems with my arms & hands....
When I drive, my arms will hurt, my hands will cramp up, & my arms will start to feel heavy...when I am writing, my hand feels like it falls asleep....when I am typing, my arms will hurt...& feel heavy...OMG..dont get me started on showering...but I mean..it REALLY takes its toll....I feel like I have 20 lb bricks on my arms...

My Mom says this might be a circulation problem or an oxygen problem....

I have an appt to see a Dr., but it isnt until Feb. 10th....

Anyone have any ideas what this might be? or suggestions...

Not looking for a diagnoses from anyone, just something I might be able to take to the Dr & suggest him looking for...

2007-01-25 23:07:14 · 6 answers · asked by mysticfairy74 5 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-25 22:49:37 · 8 answers · asked by sophlouisa 1 in Pain & Pain Management