General Health Care - January 2007

I currently work at an ER in Mesa,Az. Our spanish interpreter states that is "silvido" or "sonido". I looked online and there is no actual translation for such word. WE both speak english and spanish fluently but we are not sure wich one to use with patients.

2007-01-18 19:50:08 · 10 answers · asked by Fausto 1 in Other - General Health Care

My roommate has a problem with snoring, and she's aware of it.
Last year, we were fine. I slept good. She'd only snore when she was
really sick and had just taken Nyquil. Which I understand because I'm
like that sometimes. But this year, it's gotten worse and she's a little
paranoid about it.
Is there any way to fix this without getting surgery?
The breathe right strips didn't work.

2007-01-18 19:48:41 · 2 answers · asked by Jean 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-18 19:16:09 · 10 answers · asked by Terry C 2 in Other - General Health Care

help, I have a very busy day today [its early morning] I have classes for 8 hours, then job interviews and revision until I go to bed tonight.

how can i make it through without sleeping tonight?

2007-01-18 19:00:06 · 9 answers · asked by harajuku girl 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have a 5 month old kitten and there is something wrong with his left eye. I dont know if its just an irritation or an infection, but he can't open up his eye. It's tearing up and discharging and it swollen. I am really worried about him! It's 3 in the morning so i can't take him to the vet. WHAT CAN I DO?!?!? I NEED URGENT HELP! PLEASE I DONT WANT HIM TO GO BLIND! IM SO PANICKED RIGHT NOW!!!

2007-01-18 18:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by 2luvly2btru 2 in Injuries

My eye sight is getting lose. I could not see to far.
any solution?

2007-01-18 18:39:29 · 20 answers · asked by Perochak 2 in Other - General Health Care

yesterday i had a steriod inj into a cyst in my ankle, today my ankle is very sore and stiff is this normal after steriod, inj, and how long will it last

2007-01-18 18:33:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

went a few days without sleeping and took my blood pressure. it was crazy. one day of sleep and it was back to normal. what up wid dat crazy shiznit my brothers?

2007-01-18 18:17:08 · 5 answers · asked by fuck 3 in Other - General Health Care

i have been given a harness to keep my back straight and arm sling to minimize movement. the last xray shows separation, that is, space between the broken parts of the bone. doc says 98% success of healing.

2007-01-18 18:15:38 · 3 answers · asked by Samuel W 1 in Injuries

I know you should report it right away. I thought my back was just sore(I put away freight all night). The next night I couldn't stand long enough to make dinner, and called off. The following night I went to work, thinking it was getting better. Within a few hours I just wanted to cry. I was getting sharp shooting pains and my thigh started going numb. Then my calf started cramping as I was walking. Now my hand feels tingly(same side as numb thigh). I want to go to the doctor tomorrow, but I can not afford it. I am somewhat worried. This all started on Sunday night. My company ( a tempory agency) is self insured. Is it to late to get them to pay for the doctor? Thanks for the help!

2007-01-18 17:50:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I've been told if i just take my piercing out and let the hole close up that it will become an infected cyst or something. When it ripped through my pierced hole, it made my hole as big as the flower i had in it.

2007-01-18 17:43:00 · 9 answers · asked by krazyhoneygirl 1 in Injuries

WHAT TO DO. NEED HELP, AND ADVICE.
It is really embarassing for me to walk with dark lips
i quit smoking but still my lips are getting darker..

2007-01-18 17:35:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-18 17:31:29 · 6 answers · asked by hmrunyan 1 in Injuries

new pill that makes you stop smoking. so far I've only heard good things. but who knows, it's so new. any info peoples?

2007-01-18 17:29:28 · 2 answers · asked by fuck 3 in Other - General Health Care

I was in a car accident about 7 hours ago. I don't remember the actual impact, but the front of my car was totalled, so I must have moved, even though I was wearing a seatbelt. My neck hurts and I have a headache, but I had a headache before the accident. My neck often hurts, but this feels different. I feel a bit groggy, but nothing out of the ordinary. Could I have whiplash? Is there any way to know without seeing a doctor? I have a check up in two weeks, but should I move it up? Also, would it be okay to go to sleep?

2007-01-18 17:07:29 · 2 answers · asked by me41987 4 in Injuries

Basically I get about 10 hours sleep each night, I have an office job, and am 28years old. I go to bed tired and wake up refreshed. People generally claim that 5 to 8 hours leaves them fully refreshed and rested.

Is there anything I can do to add a few more hours to my day (on a long term basis) without feeling exhausted? For example waking up 10mins earlier each week? Has anybody had any success at this?

2007-01-18 17:06:42 · 12 answers · asked by Andrew 2 in Other - General Health Care

how do you counter or do for a water overdose like the woman that die in a contest?

2007-01-18 17:04:17 · 8 answers · asked by chuck b 1 in First Aid

2007-01-18 17:00:14 · 1 answers · asked by Super Fly 2 in Other - General Health Care

Hip Athritis. Very very mild.

2007-01-18 16:49:40 · 3 answers · asked by Bre 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Anyone have a home remedy? I have a pinched nerve that when flared up, makes my "boys" feel like someone is stepping on them, and the pain goes all the way to my big toe. I've had epidurals, but I've had too many recently, so the doc has cut me off. Prednisone helps, but I know it's not good for you. The biggest problem is when I'm driving, not walking or working. I have all kinds of wedges and cushions for my seat, but they don't last but 35 minutes or so. What can I do at home to help? Ice? Heat? Stretching?

2007-01-18 16:44:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I just fell @ work,(stumbled)no real seriuos injuries, but I have road rash on my forehead&nose. Does the companey/workers comp have to compensate me for these ugly scares??? (I live & work in Indiana.

2007-01-18 16:38:33 · 2 answers · asked by happywjc 7 in Injuries

OTC meds?

2007-01-18 16:14:03 · 11 answers · asked by DRE 2 in Other - General Health Care

im 33 and im healhty......

2007-01-18 15:53:04 · 1 answers · asked by milwatts 3 in Other - General Health Care

Sometimes thats how my ear feels.

2007-01-18 15:44:23 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in First Aid

i just got my nipples peirced this monday, i went to a repuatble place, and watched the guy use a brand new sealed needle. i take care of them as i was told to and they look fine, they aren't swollen or red at all, but for the first time all year, i got a soar throught and a runny nose, could this be related to my new peircing. it is like the first day of snow all year, today, it could just be the change in weather. any advice would be great!

2007-01-18 15:42:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have quit and can not stand the smell on him anymore. Its such a turn off.

2007-01-18 15:40:41 · 9 answers · asked by Lala 3 in Other - General Health Care

I had a sebaceous cyst removed from my chest in November. Now, two months later, the wound area from the cyst removal is still not healed. I went back twice to get the disolvable stitches removed that did not disolve and also had the wound cauterized twice with silver nitrate to help kill the infection and to heal better. It does not seem to have gotten any better and I am starting to question my doctor. I want to see another doctor about this, but I don't know what type of doctor to see. The doctor that removed the cyst is a general surgeon. I do not know if I should go see another surgeon because there is nothing to do surgery on now and I don't know if I should see a general family doctor because they usually just refer you to another doctor and I don't want to pay a general family doctor just so he can tell me to see another type of doctor. Any suggestions on what type of doctor I should go see? Thanks.

2007-01-18 15:39:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

This way I can hopefully return my body clock its normal settings !

Advice please...

2007-01-18 15:27:30 · 4 answers · asked by clarky303 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-01-18 15:26:02 · 4 answers · asked by rock is dead 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Im in so much pain right now and to top it off im 8 months pregnant please help?

2007-01-18 14:53:01 · 10 answers · asked by crystald24 2 in Pain & Pain Management