General Health Care - February 2007

Does anyone else out there suffer with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo? I received mine from a head injury in 2004. I went to the only doctor within a 50 mile radius who specializes in this but she was not in my network. Two visits cost me over 900.00 out of pocket, which is ridiculous. I know you can practice some of the manuevers such as the Epley and Semont, which I have tried with little success. I also find that my condition worsens later in the day, and by the time I am ready to drive home from work, I am so dizzy that I am afraid to get behind the wheel. Anyone know have any secret remedies or care to share your story?

2007-02-20 04:55:50 · 3 answers · asked by Starlight 4 in Injuries

SEVEN WEEKS ON ARE YOU BACK TO YOUR OLD HABITS?

2007-02-20 04:46:47 · 4 answers · asked by mrsunshine56987 5 in Other - General Health Care

I know they say that low impact aerobics are best for people with fibromyaliga, but I could really do with toning my thigh, hips, arms, and I would love to try and tighten my stomach. I'm afraid to try light weight lifting and pilates cos of the strain those two activities put on the muscles. am I wrong to be afraid of this, and should I try it anyway? or am I right in being afraid that it will produce more pain than good? or is there something else I can do?
thanxx

2007-02-20 04:44:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Two days ago i went surfing and during the session i could feel a slight pain on my shoulder while paddling ( to be more exact when the arm is on the very top of the paddling movement). Then i went swimming the next day and had to stop because the pain wouldnt allow me to continue. What should i do ? i dont feel the pain while walking or anything else, only when going the circular movement.. i exactly dont have the best medical insurance, and im going snowboarding this weekend..

Please help ! !

2007-02-20 04:30:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-02-20 04:22:57 · 10 answers · asked by Julie W 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i m 18 this yr. i have long ago planned to do eye laser this yr. i have been waitin for this veri day ever seen is was 14. i had check wit my regular doc about my case n he told me to find him this yr after my bday to do laser. i was plannin for this day to arrive, just another 3 more months. but den, my godma just told me tat de doc tat i have been attendin isnt gd. she persuded me to wait for another 3 more yrs. i m abit confuse rite now. but it seems tat nowadays most doctors onli perform laser operation for those age above 21, dey say tat our eyes is still growin until we reached 21. however i ask my doc told me tat our eyes stop growin at de age of 18. ??
now wat m i gonna do? tak de risk or just wait for 3 more yrs? i realli dun wan to wait anymore. can some1 tel me will it be save to do laser at de age of 18? my eye degree is currently 1000 for each side..

2007-02-20 04:07:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I haven't been feeling well lately. I get so tired and my stomach is always in pain. My stomach is pretty tight and heavy. I feel sick when I continuosly eat. I don't know what is wrong with me.

2007-02-20 04:02:58 · 4 answers · asked by Bodasia 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have just been told i have this in ankle after 6 weeks of back n forth to doctors, and 3 other diagnosis,( inc ganglion, cyst and ligamnent damage)
can any one tell me what this is? i have to have physio justhave to wait for appt, ( 4-5 weeks waiting list)
but in mean time what should i do, its the tendon on top of foot- ankle, should it be straped up? what about best pain killers ect?

2007-02-20 03:55:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

just cant figure out how... will you help me?

2007-02-20 03:31:23 · 11 answers · asked by deltamach 1 in Other - General Health Care

for some reason when i bend my arm for a period of time (writing, holding a drink, etc.) The place where my arm bend begins to hurt and my shoulder and my forarm feel kind of numb. also i get like shooting pains in my finger, like they are being shocked.
could this be a pinched nerve or poor circulation?

2007-02-20 03:23:25 · 2 answers · asked by mrs.somerhalder 2 in Injuries

Sounds weird but does anyone know how?

2007-02-20 03:21:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-20 03:18:37 · 2 answers · asked by Buzzford 1 in Pain & Pain Management

The pain goes from the ankle down to the right sid of my right foot and when standing and starting to walk is when it hurts most...

2007-02-20 03:00:17 · 7 answers · asked by MA L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

HELP ME IM IN PAIN

2007-02-20 02:53:54 · 10 answers · asked by juzb3 1 in Pain & Pain Management

They turn tinted in the prescene of UV rays but they have no degree.
I'm planning of wearing contact and putting on transitional lenses with no degree.
Am going to the optician tomorrow but i don't wanna feel stupid asking sucha thing.

2007-02-20 02:52:16 · 1 answers · asked by Evans 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-20 02:47:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Flexeril is normally a short term muscle relaxing med for muscle strain. Can it be used long term as needed to reduce muscle discomfort caused by abdominal mesh implants and also for anti-anxiety relief? It is also an anti-anxiety med as well as a muscle relaxent.

2007-02-20 02:40:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

and it hurts to touch and ive not bumped it

2007-02-20 02:38:51 · 6 answers · asked by lisa d 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Was it hypnotism? The Patch? The gum? Cold turkey?

What helped you the most? Please share. I'm desperate to stop.

2007-02-20 02:27:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

and it isnt affecting me whatsoever anymore. i can get notes from both the person i used to go to for physical therapy and my orthopedic surgeon stating that the problem has disapeared however i dont know weather i should bring this up at MEPS and with my recruiter or if i should just stay quiet. My ACL is not affecting me and is unnoticble how should i proceed

2007-02-20 02:20:23 · 3 answers · asked by Lucky 1 in Injuries

if drugs/opiates that are the base of our pain meds are illegal ,were do the drug manufacturers get these opiates from?
just curious how that all works.

2007-02-20 02:19:32 · 3 answers · asked by Cali805Couple 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I was spinnning and accidently stabbed my leg with the blade... what should I do?

2007-02-20 01:55:49 · 9 answers · asked by Amelia Celeste 4 in Injuries

Not to birp? My mom NEVER birps lol, i just think this is weird lol........was just wondering.

2007-02-20 01:46:11 · 4 answers · asked by citygirl22_1 3 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-20 01:40:25 · 3 answers · asked by mutt 6 in Injuries

2007-02-20 01:37:15 · 15 answers · asked by zara 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-20 01:22:54 · 5 answers · asked by zaidita25 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Does anyone know what this might mean? Is it something I need to have checked out? thanks~

2007-02-20 01:12:16 · 8 answers · asked by happyfacemommy 3 in Other - General Health Care

....were amputated in hospital this morning, so i was wondering what to do with all my shoes and gloves, any suggestions. if you are wondering, i am typing with my nose.

2007-02-20 01:03:53 · 4 answers · asked by bossman 1 in Other - General Health Care

I'm not trying to be gross but I just didn't know how else to word it. For the past few days I've had blood in my stools when I poop. I was wandering if anyone knew what the cause of that could be and what I could do to get it to stop. I recently just got over a sinus infection so could that have anything to do with it?

2007-02-20 00:33:59 · 2 answers · asked by valerie_lynn82 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-20 00:10:59 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - General Health Care