General Health Care - February 2007

They made me quit....and I feel so good now. :-)

2007-02-28 03:49:26 · 7 answers · asked by barbtheaussie 2 in Other - General Health Care

I have a friend who frequently goes to the ER for pain shots. Recently the nurse hit her sciatic (sp?) nerve and she's had massive pain in her leg. Now some of the nurses in the ER are saying they will no longer honor her doctor's prescriptions for these shots because of this incident. Can they do this? We're in a small community, so it's the only hospital here.
What recourse does she have????

2007-02-28 03:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by Dez 4 in Other - General Health Care

I pinched a nerve about 8 months ago. I had and have had no pain besides the original event. After chiropractor, physical therapy etc I still am not fixed. I walk wobbley, I drive, I get around without help. But I am still invalid. My nerve dr. said that my nerves work fine and that a pinched nerve is the same damage as electrical shock. Dr. said I will heal but it takes a long time. Aspirin does more than anything else. I take about 6 24 hours. The more I take the better I get. Any high speed suggestions?

2007-02-28 03:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I'd like to know if nursing assistants, as opposed to nurses and registered nurses, get free healthcare or discounted healthcare. Exactly what benefits come with the job?

2007-02-28 03:35:53 · 6 answers · asked by MM 4 in Other - General Health Care

Why do i alwys feel tired when i have a cold? Should i sleep more hours so my body can fight the cold, because right now all i want to do is sleep. Anything i can take that will keep me awake?

I also have a headache that when i took 2 ibuprofen yesterday it didn't go away. (headache just to the side of my eyes, in temple) I'm gunna take 2 more too see if it will go away. Any ideas how to make it go away?

2007-02-28 03:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My fiance has a severe headache on the left side of his head and pain behind his left nasal passage. It really hurts to bend over and/or cough. I thought it might have been allergy/sinus but he said the medicine isnt working. Ive told him to go to the doctor since im not one but he refuses. Any idea's of what this could be and what should he do.

thanks!!!!!

2007-02-28 03:23:53 · 11 answers · asked by ladybug_78 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi All!!

As a child I suffered with pains in my arms and legs. The doctor told my mum that I had 'growing pains' and that it was nothing to worry about and that they would stop as I got older.

Thing is.....I am now 30 and I still get them! I'm obviously not still growing or I'd be about 20 feet tall!

The pain is not sharp, stabbing or cramp like, it's more like a really deep painful ache. It starts slowly and gets stronger over time. If I don't take pain killers I can end up in tears and it can take hours to die off. It seems to centre around my joints (ankle/knee/elbow/wrist) but you can feel it up and down the limb. To put it simply......it feels like my bones hurt. But there is no swelling or discolouration.

Does anyone else have anything like this?

2007-02-28 03:20:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have pain going down my right side.Mainly when i hold my bladder or i have to go to the bathroom.What could that be?

2007-02-28 03:17:06 · 3 answers · asked by AFI luver 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i've been seening a chiropractor for 2 weeks and i've been getting headaches in the back of my head - is there any correlation

2007-02-28 03:16:28 · 5 answers · asked by lizzies57 1 in Pain & Pain Management

All the muscles in my lower back are flexed and won't relax. I am in a lot of pain. What should I do? The last time this happened to my dad he went to the hospital but they couldn't do anything for him. Help!!

2007-02-28 03:15:53 · 4 answers · asked by sglass359 1 in Injuries

I have pain in my upper right leg near my thigh any time
i move my leg in certain ways, like moving it towards the left side
i've had this now for about a month and a half but the pain
which is not severe just wont go away. does anyone know what
this could be? Thanks! (if your going suggest see a doctor..
i really cant afford one now, or i wouldnt be using yahoo
answers ) Thanks!

2007-02-28 03:15:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I currently take 300mgs of oxycontin for chronic pain relief and I'm looking for an alternative? Anyone having good or bad experiences please answer. Thanks very much.

2007-02-28 03:15:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-28 03:13:59 · 3 answers · asked by Lynne 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I know calling 911 would be 1st, but what can a person do before paramedics arrive or if in a remote location. I searched on internet first, and didn't find anything helpful. Please list first aid for exit and non-exit wounds.

2007-02-28 03:11:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

2007-02-28 02:49:42 · 5 answers · asked by MISTY 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-28 02:26:01 · 10 answers · asked by You 5 in Other - General Health Care

2007-02-28 02:23:54 · 7 answers · asked by original bad boy 3 in Pain & Pain Management

They are the worst things in the middle of the night. Is there a food that triggers them? What's the best prevention?

2007-02-28 02:17:25 · 9 answers · asked by Tina 2 in Pain & Pain Management

sun gazing theraphy for 44 minutes barefooted to get victory over
hunger?

2007-02-28 02:07:07 · 1 answers · asked by Sudhakar B 5 in Other - General Health Care

I am pregnant and can only take extra strength tylenol. Anyone have any suggestions on what I can do? It hurts to walk and especially to climb up and down stairs. I think I hurt it slipping on some ice over the weekend.

2007-02-28 02:01:34 · 8 answers · asked by j_karlen_05 1 in Pain & Pain Management

some days my back kills me,and i charnt go to work

2007-02-28 01:58:52 · 10 answers · asked by paul s 1 in Injuries

2007-02-28 01:56:36 · 17 answers · asked by mrsunshine56987 5 in Other - General Health Care

I was only using a handgun. I took the shirt and wrapped it around. The guy was left with no shirt on and we were outside in bitter cold temperatures. His nipples are frostbitten and he can't feel his arms. I can't feel my foot. Is it in my best interest to take me and my friend to the hospital?

2007-02-28 01:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by NJR88 2 in Injuries

Patient: 51 year old, 5'2" approx. 165 lbs. Chronic, severe pain in left groin area (focusing on femur/hip bone). Unable to sit/stand for more than 10mins, extreme pain if walking/exercising, or normal activities; cannot lift leg up or sideways; sometimes hears/feels popping sound upon which there is a slight alleviation of pain; has had these symptoms for more than 1 year, current pain much worse; pain rated at 9 and constant (scale 1-10, 10 being the worst). xray of femur shows no fracture; pelvic mri is okay; patient was diagnosed last year w/ degenerative disc disease, slight pain in lower back but not serious; also has adnexal left cyst (no pain or symptoms); had surgery for hernia (doc assumed this was causing pain in groin area but this is not the case - pain still persisted before & after surgery & even a year later). orthopedic surgeon cannot determine cause, will run an mri to check hip bone/femur & therapy. can anyone share some insight - what could it be?

2007-02-28 01:32:19 · 2 answers · asked by njboricua78 2 in Injuries

I have just been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome after ruling out everything else. First I was told it was carpal tunnel. I have a job where I have terrible working conditions and do repetitive work every day. Lots and lots of data entry with no keyboard, mouse or back support. I have not been in an accident or injured and I've done clerical work all my life and never had this until I started this job a year ago. I see it can be work related but of course my boss is giving me an attitude about the whole thing. I'm missing work for appt's and not getting paid. I feel this should go under workman's comp. I can barely sit at work . I need helo..I'm losing my mind. I'm getting harrassment at work over this. Now what? any suggestions? Thanks

2007-02-28 01:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by TG 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Me, while getting into the shower(sliding shower door)I caught my NIp**e ring on the door and ripped it out GARRR!!!! it looked horrible, like the end of an overmicrowaved hotdog! split it rite in half, had to tape it up no insurance, it heald ok just a fine line, yes it is still pierced!

2007-02-28 01:10:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-02-28 01:00:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-28 00:26:51 · 3 answers · asked by voice.from.above 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I fell over last night and pretty badly grazed my knee.
I woke up this morning and it's gone all gungy and slimey, the bleedings stopped but now it's gone like white and euugh. Is it best to leave it to dry out or shall I keep it covered?

2007-02-28 00:10:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

since for last 10 months ,i didnt feel any pain or any problem with my collar bone,i am fit with my body and quite interested in exercises as i do push ups before my accident, but since last months because of my accident, i had not done any exercise, so please help if i do exercise ,does it hurt my broken collar bone joint or any problem with it in future?

2007-02-27 23:49:17 · 4 answers · asked by Snash 2 in Injuries