General Health Care - January 2007

It started to swell last night but it is severley painful when you barely touch it. How many days should I wait to do anything about it? Now, please realize, I am a very responsible parent, she just never gets hurt and when she does it is a doozy. I guess I am just asking for a parent (or mother's) opinion as to wether or not they would seek medical treatment or not.
Also, my daycare lady feels terrible but is was not her doing. My child was running in the snow and ice and she fell. How do I let her know that I am "OK" as a parent and I am not upset. She was really distraut last night about it. I tried to tell her it was ok but I suppose I would feel the same way. Anyway, thanks in advance for your answers.

2007-01-24 21:28:23 · 6 answers · asked by whatupg62271 2 in Injuries

I hope someone will tell me a way to allow me to write without causing any strain or blisters on my hand. I have been holding a pen the wrong way for 10+ years and it has been causing a blister on my 4th finger that has never gone off before. I have been trying to change but I am afraid it is still wrong and will instead cause a blister on my 3rd finger! Please help! Thanks! :D

2007-01-24 21:25:12 · 3 answers · asked by WillyWonka 1 in Other - General Health Care

I was hurt on the job last year, i injured my hand by tearing my legiments in my right hand, and the pain is so horrible now, a year later, and l&i are being complete jerks about this, they decided to cut my pain clinic medical help and wont pay for my medicine anymore, I talked to a nurse at the University of Washington where i got my surgery last march, and she said l&i decided to send me to a rehability center in Seattle, which is a ferry ride away from my house which if forever away to me, to take care of my medical needs, she said i will get an small apartment and $60,000 worth of medical costs along with physical therapy and medical attention including medicine, but im completely lost and they are sending me a borchoure within the next few days, but what i dont understand is why are they going to pay that much money for this when they wouldnt even cover small amount of costs from medical care in my town whats your outlook on this? anyone been to a rehab for injury matters?

2007-01-24 20:49:54 · 1 answers · asked by MandaMay 1 in Injuries

now working in the stock point of health products

2007-01-24 20:47:49 · 4 answers · asked by valsala 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-24 20:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by fortuneteller_13 1 in Injuries

2007-01-24 20:33:56 · 15 answers · asked by Vincent D 2 in First Aid

had it since yesterday feel bit sick with it is it a migraine or stress related?

2007-01-24 20:24:46 · 13 answers · asked by fran p 3 in Pain & Pain Management

How can you hurt yourself without becoming more then 24 hrs ill?

No answers that say: Are you considering it? Love yourself? Why would you do that.

Think about it, and just answer. I WILL VOTE BEST ANSWER.

2007-01-24 20:21:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

For what reasons does a person only stay hours or even 24 hrs in a hospital? A not serious bullet wound, chest pain that turns out to be nothing? List em please

2007-01-24 20:18:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i'm writing a novel and in it one of my charcters breaks her leg in three places after running into the road and being hit by a car. i was just wondering if anyone knew what they would do medically, i'm not sure if they would plaster it or operate. i also need to know who long she would be in hospital, if anyone knows i would be grateful for your input.

2007-01-24 20:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by Keri T 1 in Injuries

I quit smoking on Sunday night at 10pm. Today is Thursday, 4 am (I work night shift) I have not been having the dreaded nictoine withdrawl symptoms as I feared...then it hit me. Is the nicotine still in my system? And how long does it take before it gets out? I heard it was about 3 days that it took to get completely out?

2007-01-24 19:50:04 · 25 answers · asked by madwackas_girl_79 2 in Other - General Health Care

What do you do when you get up and possible have a better day...just a few thoughts because I always feel lousy in the morning

2007-01-24 19:29:22 · 11 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Other - General Health Care

I had an epi with my last birth 2 years ago and have suffered chronic back pain since. Have seen a chiro and physio but the pain is still there.

2007-01-24 19:15:08 · 5 answers · asked by cupcake 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I just had a bad fall skateboarding and managed to get huge abrasions all over my arms and body. it hurts like a ***** trying to do anything so i was wondering what would make it heal faster? to cover it or not?

any other advice on what types of food i should avoid or eat more of to speed up the healing process?

Thank You

2007-01-24 19:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by Joel M 2 in Injuries

Hi, for the past month my both of my eyelids have been swollen. Its not the actualy eye lid, but the area right underneath the eye brow. I have recently been on dexedrine, or dextroamphetamine, and maybe that is the cause of this. Yet i have been on adderall for a few months before and have not experienced swollen eyes. Ive tried putting ice on my eyes and water and everything, yet the swelling will not go down at all!

How can i get rid of the swelling and wat is it that is causing the swelling?
Thanks!

2007-01-24 18:53:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Is it bad to do? i know everyone thinks it is but is it really what can it cause and when the the worse time to smoke while ur pregnant?

2007-01-24 18:38:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

It happens every night and sometimes during the day

2007-01-24 18:37:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have noticed many times throughout the day I get a build up of thick, white eye juice in the corners of my eyes close to my nose. It kind of looks like eye sleep that you get in the corner of your eye when you sleep. I have just noticed that every hour or two there's more built up so I have to clean it out again. Nothing else is wrong with my eyes, other than my vision is a little blurry.

I just wanted to see if anyone knew anything about this and if it's something to worry about, or if it just happens.

2007-01-24 18:31:50 · 8 answers · asked by IamConfused00 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-24 18:30:13 · 4 answers · asked by bobkitten 2 in Injuries

Having visited several third-world countries and cleaned up from their doctors, I do not believe that Americans would be happy with socialized healthcare. Further, as someone who works very hard for my paycheck, I hate the idea of spending it on someone who will not work for themselves. And, as a healthcare worker, I hate the times I spend my effort on a patient knowing that I will pay for it through my taxes as well.

2007-01-24 18:20:26 · 7 answers · asked by janejane 5 in Other - General Health Care

There have been several members of my mon's side of my family who have had problems with their knees. A number of years ago my uncle hurt his knee. Recently over the past month both my brother and one of my cousins have both injured their own knees. I myself occasionally have pain in my right knee when bending it.

Is it possible for certain people to be more susceptible to such injuries because of genetics?

2007-01-24 18:09:48 · 2 answers · asked by some_guy_times_50 4 in Injuries

I had a few big bites on my leg, which, I admit to rubbing on a regular basis. Now, dark marks are left where they previously were. My dad says they'll be gone in about a week or two, but I want to know if theres anything I can do to speed up the process.

2007-01-24 18:03:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Background info: I have a lot of pain because I had a peice of bone removed from my ankle 5 years ago, and the doctor cut a tendon and didn't soucher it back correctly or something. Also, I have pes planus (which is commonly referred to as flat feet). Because of these 2 things, I have a chronic severely sprained ankle on my right ankle. I used to take darvoset and/or vicodin to ease the pain, but ran out 2.5 weeks ago (i have an appointment for my doctor next monday).

Okay, on to the question. My ankle is really really hurting, and I got up to get a bottle of water from the fridge, which made it hurt way more. When I sat back down, I had a sudden pain in my ankle and then vomitted. Is it a coincidence, or are they related?
Thanks for any info.

2007-01-24 17:47:17 · 10 answers · asked by choirgirl1987 2 in Injuries

2007-01-24 17:38:52 · 5 answers · asked by kdny87 1 in Other - General Health Care

whenever i sleep really long, i generally feel even more sleepy afterwards. i just wanted to know if anybody else has had the same experience...

2007-01-24 17:32:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I got sudden pain in joints(doctor says it is due to excess of uric acid). What should i do. In recent report my uric acid level is ok but still there is pain in joint, what could other reasons for it.
What should i do( ant remidies,excercise)
Please help me out. Thanks in Advance.

2007-01-24 17:24:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-24 17:23:58 · 16 answers · asked by choirgirl1987 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My FIL is an Asian and currently lives in an Asian country. He asked my spouse to bring him some sleeping pills that have no or minor side effects from US on the next visit (He refused to come here) He suffered a stroke about ten years ago and recovered fairly well. But he gained weight again in the past few years. He thinks the sleeping pill he is currently taking makes his body a bit imbalanced (physically - when walking)during the day. He also has minor prostatitis. I have no knowledge about sleeping pills at all and only took sleeping pills 2 or 3 times in my whole life long time ago. I remember one time the pill relaxed all my muscles and I fell asleep. When I woke up my muscles felt no strength. Another time when I took a sleeping pill, it made me hard to breath and then I fell asleep. I'm not sure if the "hard to breath" part will cause any harm to my FIL.

I'd greatly appreciate your help with names of sleeping pills, how they work, and their side effects.

Thank U very much.

2007-01-24 17:22:55 · 9 answers · asked by tracy 2 in Other - General Health Care

I like to sleep on my side, sometimes all twisted up like a pretzel, sometimes with my arm under my body. Is there really a proper way to sleep as far as your posture go's?

2007-01-24 16:43:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Im gonna be getting only about 5 hours of sleep and I usually feel completely exhausted with any less than 6. So I was wondering, is there anything special i can do, drink or eat that will keep me awake throughout the day.

(common things: not special energy drinks, because in the morning i wont have time to get them)

Any ideas?

2007-01-24 16:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by xrandomnessx 2 in Other - General Health Care