General Health Care - February 2007

full story from the time it happened (how)
if you had crutches, the doctor everything.

2007-02-23 14:25:42 · 5 answers · asked by Samarasy f 2 in Injuries

My right knee hurts all the time! I think it's arthritis (that's what my doctor said it probably was). It hurts a lot when I'm walking. I haven't found a pain reliever that works yet. I'm wondering if there's anything else I can do for it. I can't go to the doctor because we don't have any insurance, and I don't know if there's a free clinic in this area. And I have Phy-Ed everyday, and I can't get out of that without a doctor's note. What can I do?

2007-02-23 13:56:55 · 5 answers · asked by stephygirl4ever 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I just got sick 3 days ago with a sore throat...over the past 3 days it's progressed to nausea, fever (101), body aches, stuffed head/sinus, runny nose and cough. My dr. can't see me for over a month...when is it appropriate to go to emergency care? I don't think I'm incredibly sick, but I am getting worried because I'm getting a lot worse. Should I wait it out with over the counter medicine (My HMO will ony let me go to my primary unless an emergency)?

2007-02-23 13:25:51 · 7 answers · asked by Ex-pat 2 in Other - General Health Care

Many chiropractors claim the DRX9000 spinal decompression machine helps many lower back problems. Does it?

2007-02-23 13:23:29 · 2 answers · asked by David A 1 in Pain & Pain Management

ok so here's my sypmtoms try to figure out what i have cuase i have noooooo clue. ready...
-no swelling or brusing at all
-pain when and after running
-occasionally poping when bent
-usually hurts on stairs
-i did twist it like 4 or 5 months ago
please help me!!!!

2007-02-23 12:59:05 · 7 answers · asked by 80) 2 in Other - General Health Care

Last year I was dignosed with a sprained neck and a semi dislocated shoulder, and I went through 8 months of physical therapy for my shoulder not my neck,a nd Im having problems with my neck and it is getting really bad, and I dont know what I can do at home, or as far as going to see a specialist, let me know what you think I can do or what is the problem

2007-02-23 12:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by kk 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I HAVE HAD ACID REFLUX IN THE PAST AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE HARRASING ME AND TRYING TO CALL ME CHEST A WOSE. WHAT ARE SOME HOME CURES THAT COULD KEEP THESE TERRIBLE ATTACKS FROM OCCURING OR ANYTHING THAT MAY TAKE AWAY THE BURNING SENSATION IN THERE?

2007-02-23 12:45:04 · 17 answers · asked by JUSTIN 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have taken 800mg Ibuprofen and that doesnt do anything for me.
I have also taken Lortab 5mg/500mg and that helped a little but not for very long and now i am on ultram 50mg and it doesnt not a thing for me. my docotor is not thrilled at prescribing narcotics and i dont blame her but i cant feel like this anymore it really sux any suggestions?

2007-02-23 12:41:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I was biten by a spider. I'm not sure what kind( I was sleeping when I was biten). My husband thinks it may have been a brown recluse. It doesn't really look exactly like a recluse bite.Does anyone know anything about these?

2007-02-23 12:39:24 · 6 answers · asked by cyndie 2 in First Aid

Btw, 15mgs.

2007-02-23 12:33:30 · 6 answers · asked by panthrchic 4 in Pain & Pain Management

i have a piss test monday. what do i do? the last tyme that i smoked was like last monday

2007-02-23 12:22:55 · 2 answers · asked by im_super_man_1714 1 in Other - General Health Care

My grandma has a brain injury and I am wondering has there been any new treatments or any breakthroughs? :)

thanks for any answers!

2007-02-23 12:17:22 · 3 answers · asked by Julie H 2 in Injuries

I was in a car wreck a year and about 6 months ago. I went to the doctor and he told me that I had nerve damage in my left leg and it cannot be treated. My mother and my whole family told me the same thing. I have a lot of trouble walking, I'm always in pain, my leg always goes into the right on its own, its not straight and my hip is always hurting. I would just like to know if my leg will be paralyzed from nerve damage. Thank you!

2007-02-23 12:11:07 · 14 answers · asked by redneck 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Is there anything I can do for the pain???

2007-02-23 12:10:58 · 16 answers · asked by Bobbi 5 in First Aid

My muscles only feel fuller and tighter

2007-02-23 12:02:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What are some ways to improve the quality of sound of your voice?
I tense my neck when speaking -- how would you suggest I remedy this?
Also, do tongue twisters help in enunciation??
Thank you.

2007-02-23 11:57:30 · 3 answers · asked by C'est Comme Un Rêve 3 in Other - General Health Care

I HAVE THIS FEAR OF BLOOD TESTS! ANYTIME MY PARENTS MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE DOCTOR, I ALWAYS GET HER TO CANCELL IT BECAUSE OF MY FEAR. I DO THIS BECAUSE AT EVERY VISIT I ALWAYS HAVE TO TAKE BLOOD TESTS. I'M AFRAID OF BLOOD TESTS BECAUSE NEEDLES HURT. I COULD NEVER LOOK AWAY BECAUSE I'M VERY NERVOUS. ONE TIME I RAN OUT THE EXAM ROOM BECAUSE I SAW A NEEDLE! WHEN THE NURSE FINALLY FOUND ME, SHE TOOK ME BACK TO THE ROOM. IN THE ROOM, THERE WERE 3 NURSES READY TO RESTRAIN ME, 1 HAD TO HOLD ME DOWN, THE OTHER HOLD MY HEAD TO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION AD THE THIRD HAD TO HOLD MY ARM DOWN SO THE NURSE DRAWING BLOOD COULD GET THE TEST DONE. NOW I STILL TRY TO AVOID GOING TO DOCTORS. I'M VERY DESPARATE, WHAT SHOULD I DO??

2007-02-23 11:55:59 · 7 answers · asked by faileider_lucky7 2 in Injuries

so far i put ice on it but its still killing me what should i do now> are there anythings that i could do right now at home. MY PARENT REALLY DONT WANT TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL THEY THINK ITS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.

[sorry 4 the capitalizations its just kind of hard to reach the capslock button]

2007-02-23 11:49:00 · 10 answers · asked by ♥ 3 in Injuries

My question, is this pain normal, I dnt work out regularly just starting to. I can barely stretch and evertime I bend over or crunch my stomach muscles it hurts..Do I continue to work out, and the pain will go away or should I do less situps or stomach workouts.

2007-02-23 11:41:45 · 18 answers · asked by wesforde1980 1 in Injuries

i am obese & need back surgery..L5 S1 damage with piched nerves..pain is chronic, severe going down L leg..no meds r helping, very depressed w no hope of recovery..somebody give me hope...cant fit on operating table, barely get out of bed to go to bathroom..i need somebody to help me, this is not a life...help me please, i am also diabetic

2007-02-23 11:32:02 · 6 answers · asked by donna r 1 in Pain & Pain Management

they last for a long time and start to clot if i try to stop them...

2007-02-23 11:21:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I'm currently taking motrin for pain in my hip. Might have to take it for a while. I try to take the lowest dosage..but I'm a little concerned about possible long term problems from the drug.. Anyone else taking it, if so, for how long?

Thanks

2007-02-23 11:19:55 · 13 answers · asked by xjaz1 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I often accidentally bite the inside of my mouth while eating.
Stupid, I know.
But anyway, I have 2 deep gashes in the bottom of my mouth, between my gums and my cheeks.
It hurts to eat, and I was wondering if there was something I could do about them.
Is that oragel stuff for this kind of situation, because I thought they were only for kids with braces. :/

2007-02-23 11:13:28 · 6 answers · asked by KayKay 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-23 11:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by J C 1 in First Aid

I'm just a teen who listens 2 a lotta music, then I start losing my hearing. People get annoyed with me when I cannot hear them, and I'm annoyed by myself. How do I improve my hearing?

2007-02-23 11:10:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

As an experment, I've jjust cut off my little finger. I'm in an extrordinary amount of painn and I'm starting to wish I hadn't dne this. I also feel sick/ .should I take it to a d[ctor aand can it be savd

2007-02-23 11:08:18 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

i was dunking on a low hoop then i lost my grip from the rim and fell flat on my back hard then i remember a hard blow onto my head. i was gone for a couple of seconds then i got up what problems can this cause?

2007-02-23 11:07:10 · 7 answers · asked by goog 2 in Injuries

I considered these as 'doctor' type visits and haven't been tipping, but I think I saw another client give her a tip and now I wonder if I'm being a cheapskate. I have to pay out of pocket already for these visits, my insurance does not cover it.

2007-02-23 10:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by Christine L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have liver problems, which causes me to itch all over and feel generally restless. For the last 2 weeks I have slept on the sofa, I cannot bring myself to get in bed. I think its because when I get in bed and cannot sleep I get more restless and hot and itchy and stressed and dont sleep. I dont seem to get this when I sleep on the sofa. I cant sleep on the sofa forever!! How do I get back to bed without stressing myself out?

2007-02-23 10:24:45 · 26 answers · asked by mrssandii1982 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-23 10:15:16 · 7 answers · asked by Bella baby! 2 in Other - General Health Care