General Health Care - January 2007

Hi, just thought I'd get some opinions. I hit my head on the weight machine at the gym about 3 weeks ago. When I did it, it obviously hurt, but I didn't think much about it. Now it's been about 3 weeks and the lump in about the size of a marble and it is VERY sensitive. Do you think it could be something serious? Has anyone ever had a lump last that long? THanks!

2007-01-22 05:08:44 · 3 answers · asked by tanyav_lvsjc 1 in Injuries

2007-01-22 05:08:00 · 10 answers · asked by njshoregrrl25 1 in Injuries

It's about quarter size but not round. Should I pop it or let the white blood cells do their thing? It on the back of my dominant hand and I've been careful not to hurt it, but it hurts from time to time when doing normal stuff. I can stand the pain but I'd rather pop it than have it burst.

2007-01-22 05:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by txkathidy 4 in Injuries

I'm a light sleeper, plus ear plugs is not an option and the nasal strips don't work. What would you do?

2007-01-22 05:02:06 · 20 answers · asked by dontwastemytime 1 in Other - General Health Care

bones (the fibula) had healed wrong and needed to be rebroken. WHile it is not as bad as my original injury, it still means a couple more weeks on crutches and at least 4 more in a fiberglass cast. Is this gross incompetence on his part for not noticing over two months?

2007-01-22 04:56:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I can't go to the chiropractor (too expensive) and I've already been to the doctor once, is all he did was give me a bunch of RX meds, but I still have a lot of pain and cannot take those meds at work. I also cannot leave work or I will lose my job. I am in about an 8 out of 10 pain here and trying my hardest to hold back tears. I can bearly walk. Could this be something else like Kidney stones? I'm miserable and about to cry my pain is so severe. I went to the doctor saturday, so today is the 3rd day of this. PS- I have no clue how I injuried my back

2007-01-22 04:53:29 · 13 answers · asked by SadToday22 3 in Pain & Pain Management

or does it actually give you the real thing??/

2007-01-22 04:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I asked this yesterday and its still stuck. What happen was yesterday morning I was sitting in the chair. I was rolling a bowling ball around with my feet and toes. I put my big toe in the thumb hole of the ball and fell asleep watching TV. When I woke up my toe was stuck. I have been trying to get it back off but it wont come out. I have tried baby oil ice dish soap pulling on it but nothing works. I think my toe is swollen. I had to sleep with it on last night and call in to work this morning. This isnt a joke does anyone have any idea how to get it off. Please help!!!
Tiffany

2007-01-22 04:47:08 · 28 answers · asked by Tiffany L 1 in Injuries

2007-01-22 04:41:32 · 3 answers · asked by bkos4457 1 in Other - General Health Care

I went to a Rheumatologist who told me I could have a viral infection or what they call Polymyalgia Rheumatica or some other autoimmune disease. I was tested for Arthritis, lupus, ummm oh a lot of stuff and nothing has shown up.

2007-01-22 04:40:46 · 1 answers · asked by alpaca 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-22 04:32:16 · 3 answers · asked by dudeimbored101 3 in Injuries

My boyfriend injured his ankle a little a few nights ago, stubbing it against the couch (the iron retractor part beneath the recliner). In the beginning, he felt only a little soreness, but later the next day, he complained of stifness and later still, sharp pains. Now, his foot has swelled to more than half its normal size and the pain is unbearable when pressure is applied. He's limping and needs a walking stick to support his weight. He's lost his appetite and only wants to sleep. This is peculiar behavior for him. I'm worried.
Originally, there where a few minor scratches from the injury, but they barely punctured his skin and I immediately tended to them. He's reluctant to visit an ER, and I understand his discomfort. Before I take him, is there anything I could do at home to release the swelling? Does this sound like an infection? In anyone's medical opinion, is there very much that can be done, even if we did wait at an ER? Many thanks.

2007-01-22 04:30:28 · 7 answers · asked by evelynn waugh 2 in Injuries

My collar bone was broken years ago and it healed normally. It has always had a slight bump at the fracture, but now it seems that the bump has gotten larger. Is it normal for healed fractures to change in size?

2007-01-22 04:14:22 · 7 answers · asked by augustus 1 in Injuries

Lately, I just haven't been able to fall asleep. I'll just be lying in bed for 30 mins to an hour (sometimes 2 hours) tossing and turning. It isn't my bed because I just got a new one, and I don't want sleeping pills because my buddy got addicted to them. So does anyone have any helpful tips?

2007-01-22 04:10:54 · 14 answers · asked by MAC8643 2 in Other - General Health Care

I was just wondering because I have a fever right now and I haven't eaten in about 3 days and I'm feeling very nauseous, is that just my sickness or can you throw up from lack of food?

2007-01-22 04:10:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

what can she do to feel better?

2007-01-22 04:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-01-22 04:06:54 · 2 answers · asked by Janet O 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have a severe back ache for the past 5 days, i took ALIVE and hot pads belts,but nothing is helping me.i also applied those icy hot pads but no use.does anyone knows what shall i do to ease my pain please help thanks for ur kindness.

2007-01-22 04:03:14 · 4 answers · asked by INDIAN 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My left eye has been twitching for over a week now. Sometimes it twitching a hundred times in a row! It is making working at a computer very difficult. Any cures?

2007-01-22 04:02:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I ran into a pole and hurt my head at work yesterday. I told my boss and he just laughed so nothing was done and I had to work. I have to go into work soon and work a long day. we have spy shoppers and if we mess up, we lose our job. In other words I have to be perfect and ask everyone the same questions over and over again. This is hard enough to do everyday being that the store gets very busy. I am very dizzy today though and have a headache. I can't call in because we don't have any extra coverage for my department and any call in at my jobs counts towards getting fired if you get so many, even for illness. Is there anything I can take or do to feel bettter? I have taken advil and it isn't working and i can't go to a doctor. I will be dealing with some very bitchy customers as usual on monday and it isn't going to be easy being cheerful and pushy in sales when I feel bad. I won't be able to sit down at any time because I work in customer service.

2007-01-22 03:49:02 · 1 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5 in Injuries

2007-01-22 03:42:23 · 11 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5 in Other - General Health Care

I have been getting hedaches everyday for over three weeks know i took tablets but they are not helping. I feel like vomiting but i dont throw up and then my eyes get really red went to the opticains he gave me glasses but i have been wearing glasses from before she alsos aid my eyes have gone better i get pain all over my head at the back,top sides and front

2007-01-22 03:38:21 · 17 answers · asked by Imran h 1 in Pain & Pain Management

does it??

2007-01-22 03:35:55 · 11 answers · asked by mia_toretto07 1 in Other - General Health Care

i just don't know right now,i just wanna run away,but when you think about it that's not gonna solve anything,and i don't know what to do to help me relax. It's making me not wanna eat,can't sleep i just don't care. i can't handle it,i can't.i don't wanna talk to any of my friends,excuse my language but i feel like **** and i can't do nothing about it.i'm telling ya'll my true feelings right now,i just stopped crying not even 5 min ago. i'm 16,i don't gotta a license,so i can't go anywhere,so i'm stuck in this house lke 24/7 not exactly 24/7 but almost. So please can yall tell me some things to do or might help me relax more?

2007-01-22 03:28:27 · 31 answers · asked by ~Jess~ 2 in Other - General Health Care

I got bit on my face last week. It's still red and itchy and swollen. I'm guessing it's a spider bite. How much longer before it starts to get better? It's been about six days now. It's not getting worse, just not clearing up.

2007-01-22 03:23:57 · 3 answers · asked by jds 1 in First Aid

she gave up with me last year but shes started again. i want her to stop but i ve smoked myself and dont want to sound like a hypercrit

2007-01-22 03:20:11 · 9 answers · asked by mrsunshine56987 5 in Other - General Health Care

I am a very tall, thin person( 5'7", 112lbs.), and have recently joined my local YMCA and begun a vigorous exercise routine to gain muscle and tone up. I have always been the type of person to never bruise easily. Now, I am noticing big, painful bruises especially on my legs. Is the exercising, causing these bruises? I ran cross-country in high school about 15 years ago and never experienced this kind of problem. I walk/jog about 2 miles a day for my cardio, and then do a few weight lifting machines. If the exercising is causing the bruising, is this normal, or should I notify my trainer and doctor? Thanks for any insight on this matter.

2007-01-22 03:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by Whitney S 2 in Injuries

2007-01-22 03:11:19 · 4 answers · asked by E 5 in Pain & Pain Management

how can you make a bone spur feel better or go away?

2007-01-22 03:09:34 · 3 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Is this because I'm slightly overweight or does it happen to skinny people too? If I was trussed up like this would I eventually die in a manner similar to crucifiction?

2007-01-22 03:07:48 · 12 answers · asked by Zebedeesnose 2 in Other - General Health Care