General Health Care - February 2007

I fell on the ice this morning and initially my wrist was just a tish sore but I could still move it normally, but now, 6 hours later it's really sore when I move it and it's just a slight bit swollen. Could it be fractured even if I can still move it, or maybe just a sprain? What warrents a trip to the Dr.?

2007-02-01 10:44:55 · 4 answers · asked by totspotathome 5 in Injuries

Is a medical assistant legally able to administer psychotropic medications.

2007-02-01 10:42:55 · 4 answers · asked by VERONICA 1 in First Aid

2007-02-01 10:35:55 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - General Health Care

it is bigger then angelina's Lips, also some noticable swelling on my nose... omg... i thought it was spider at first but i woke up to find 2-3 mosi was in my room all night!! argh....

2007-02-01 10:34:14 · 3 answers · asked by Vu 3 in Other - General Health Care

I was going on my friends roof and instead the window closed on my big toe. I think because my foot was already numb from the snow outside it didn't hurt as bad as it could have, but I new it was broken. It is swollen and purple and I can't bend it, what should I do? And by the way I hurt myself a lot so my parents will never believe me or take me to get an x-ray.

2007-02-01 10:29:53 · 7 answers · asked by problemchild 1 in Injuries

2007-02-01 10:29:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-01 10:28:32 · 5 answers · asked by Izzy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I saw this on History channel about pilots CREATING too many major errors that result in deadly plane crashes. This does not only pertain to pilots in general, but it could happen to just about any individual who experience or are under too much pressure within the workforce. I'd like to learn more about this diagnosis and what a person can do to prevent this and become actively alert in avoiding this type of condition on the jobsite. What drug treatments, healthy dietary & lifestyle habits, or prevention methods are available ~ if any....?

2007-02-01 10:28:02 · 4 answers · asked by PinkKitt'n 3 in Other - General Health Care

I found this article and wanted to hear what everyone thought.
http://viviansjustice.blogspot.com/

2007-02-01 10:28:00 · 9 answers · asked by Vivian L 1 in Other - General Health Care

I hit something and black and blue mark shows. I know it will eventually go away but I want to remove it sooner.

2007-02-01 10:25:29 · 11 answers · asked by righton 3 in Injuries

2007-02-01 10:23:15 · 13 answers · asked by Spearfish 5 in Other - General Health Care

I have been having problems with my left knee since December. I was running up a hill and all of a sudden I felt a really sharp pain on the inside of my left knee. After a few weeks I saw an orthopedic PA. I got an MRI and it showed that there was no ligament damage and that I may or may not have a torn medial meniscus-they couldn't say definitively.

At the beginning of January I got a cortisone injection. I got no relief, so the PA referred me to an orthopedic surgeon. By this time the pain was basically in the middle of the medial side of the knee. He told me that that sounded more like an inflamed plical band. So, last week I got a 2nd cortisone injection where the plica is.

It has been a week and it no longer hurts along the entire side of my knee. However, now I keep getting this sharp, kind of pinching pain lower down on the medial side of my left knee (i.e. just below the kneecap and over the tibia).

Is it possible to have a torn meniscus AND an inflamed plica?

2007-02-01 10:17:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

ok I'm sorry when I said I cut my fingers that was a couple months back. ok when I was helping my grandfather load a truck with would wile he choped the logs his chain saw got stuck so when I lifted the long up to get the chain saw out I did somthing to my wrist and know when I lift anything up it hurts

2007-02-01 10:10:24 · 7 answers · asked by dragonrider 2 in Injuries

I seem to be quite nervous all the time, my family notice that even when i sit with them my leg cant keep still, in fact ive just realised i was doing it just then and im on my own! I can never seem to settle and have forgotten the last time i had a good nights sleep. I very rarely drink caffeine, im reasonably out-going in most situations. Anybody got any ideas??

2007-02-01 10:05:00 · 17 answers · asked by Unhinged.... 5 in Other - General Health Care

I need help understanding how servere this issues is and if it can be treated? I have had a emg/ncs study test and it was normal and I have had physical thearpy. After receiving thearpy my back continue to hurt.

2007-02-01 10:04:09 · 5 answers · asked by Pauline W 1 in Injuries

I was just diagnosed with dry eye syndrome and have not been able to wear contacts for about 2 years. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or anything for living with this, it drives me crazy as I work on a computer all day and my eyes are super dry and blurry!! And yes I use perscription eye drops.

Can this ever go away? Is there any way to cure this?

2007-02-01 09:51:45 · 5 answers · asked by Geff W 2 in Injuries

I want to quit smoking, but i'm not sure of which methods really work. I have heard of the laser surgery but want to see if i can do it differently than that. My biggest fear about quitting is gaining weight because i finally got down to the weight where i want to be at. If it were at all possible for me i would go for a run or exercise when i had the urge to smoke, but with 2 little boys at home it makes this really really hard to do. Can someone please offer me any suggestions??

2007-02-01 09:51:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I banged my thigh on the corner of a counter on Tuesday. I didn't think much of it until the next day when it started to hurt. By evening on Wednesday I was hurting even climbing the stairs. But now I realize that even though I am sore when sitting down the most painful thing is trying to get up after sitting or laying down for a while. If I walk lightly on it I can get around but squating or bending is out of the question.

2007-02-01 09:50:50 · 3 answers · asked by Leedle 1 in Pain & Pain Management

help me please.

when i was in Gym today i fell when we were playing soccer. i fell on my knee. it hurt a lot right when i got up and when i got home my knee still hurt but it felt a little better. i didnt go to the nurse. what can i do for my knee

any answers from doctors nurses or paramedics would be helpful

2007-02-01 09:45:12 · 3 answers · asked by Liz 2 in Injuries

my finger is swelled REALLY bad.
it looks so gross
at recess today we were playing streetball
and this girl tried getting the bal away from me but the basketball hit my index finger and now it is severly sprained
ive already put ice on it now what??

2007-02-01 09:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by krista sunshine 2 in Injuries

I want to get my ears pieced i am really bad with needles and shots and i am scared to get it done does it hurt alot?

2007-02-01 09:43:04 · 13 answers · asked by hollister1724 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I was hit on the top of my head with a basketball. Right now, I feel dizzy and unfocused, but my headache is going away. Do you think I have a concussion???? I could be unfocused from being tired, but I don't feel that tired. I would appreciate if people with medical experience could answer this question.

2007-02-01 09:33:35 · 6 answers · asked by minipinsrqts1990 2 in Injuries

Xray was taken, went to rheumatologist and the doctor did not suspect I have rheumatoid arthritis;although I am asked to go back after a month for follow-up check-up so meantime any advise pls......

2007-02-01 09:32:42 · 13 answers · asked by sansrival 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I would like to know of a really good quit smoking technique that works well.
I really would like to quit smoking, but i like smoking. I know it sounds weird, but i enjoy it sometimes. I really would like to find a good technique to quit this disgusting habit. Has anyone quit successfully and how did you do it? I don't smoke that much. Usually two packs a week.

2007-02-01 09:26:13 · 19 answers · asked by Jamie Lynn 3 in Other - General Health Care

ok when I was helping my grandfather load a truck with would wile he choped the logs his chain saw got stuck so when I lifted the long up to get the chain saw out I did somthing to my wrist and know when I lift anything up it hurts. If its any help I cut my fingers on a table saw and my ring finger won't move it's on the same hand. Please help.

2007-02-01 09:22:27 · 13 answers · asked by dragonrider 2 in Injuries

how do i get rid of a ice burn on my forehead? its raised and red..help.

2007-02-01 09:19:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

2007-02-01 09:17:33 · 3 answers · asked by suger 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I've tried going to bed a all different times and I still can't seem to figure out how to get up early. Do you have any tips on how to get up early?

2007-02-01 09:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had a motorcycle accident 4 years ago (hit from behind and knocked off) and was left with a bad back, which was compounded by another rear shunt last May (and no, I don't have a target painted on my back, although it sometimes feels like it!). I have had physiotherapy and been told they can do nothing more, and that I'll just have to 'put up with it'. My doctor has prescribed Co-Codamol which is good but I need the full dose which sends me round the twist so I never take the full dose as I prefer to be sane for work! This obviously leaves me in pain still, although with the edge taken off by the painkillers. So, my question is this - does anyone have any advice on how to alleviate the pain to make it more bearable? All sensible suggestions sooo welcome!

2007-02-01 09:09:16 · 28 answers · asked by janny77 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-01 09:07:29 · 13 answers · asked by BMc 1 in First Aid