General Health Care - February 2007

I have had a cold for a few days now and got a plugged ear the second day of my cold. tonight I had extreme pain in my ear for what seemed like forever but was proably about 20-30 mins then i felt relieve and liquid running out my ear. It ended up being blood which is still slowly comming out of my ear. What is this? Is the worst over? Do I need to see a doctor? I would rather not.

2007-02-14 16:45:11 · 6 answers · asked by Jake 1 in Injuries

I suffered from a concussion 2 weeks ago. When I tried to go to sleep tonight I closed my eyes and started having extremely bad and strange thoughts. Then I got up and felt really weird and out of place. It lasted for about 10 minutes. Please tell me this is part of Post Concussion Syndrome.

2007-02-14 16:40:02 · 4 answers · asked by joeek580 2 in Injuries

2007-02-14 16:32:26 · 2 answers · asked by bibian 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-14 16:31:21 · 4 answers · asked by imkarlosg 1 in First Aid

I got a big abrasion on my elbow,which I applied iodine to, it got swollen so i elevated it, but I fell asleep in that position, after waking a few hours later, my entire shoulder was numb from being in that position while i slept.
For an entire month I was unable to raise my arm above my head, without pain. now I'm able to lift my shoulder but I still experience some pain when I bring it down to my side , also I hear a small pop and a snapping sensation in my upper shoulder as I bring it down. I never thought it was serious enough to see a doctor since I never actually hurt my shoulder but just acquired this injury by sleeping in a bad position, which is very perplexing

2007-02-14 16:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by Riyad S 1 in Injuries

does this work?

2007-02-14 16:11:37 · 9 answers · asked by Andy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i broke my wrist and had surgery on it friday. i am going for a cast on tuesday but the doc told me after my surgery that i cant use my arm for 6 weeks. so i understand that i cant use it now, because i am in a sling and splint, but why after i get the cast wont i be able to write? or drive? shouldnt the cast hold it in place enough that i can semi use it?

2007-02-14 16:08:35 · 9 answers · asked by doctorhockey18 3 in Injuries

whats the best way to get your belly button pierced without it hurting? What types of pain killers could you take? Any other ways to not make it hurt?

2007-02-14 16:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

have had workup 8/06 & conserv. tx with 3 epidural ( decadron) with minimal pain relief: walking with cane now, loss balance , neuro symptoms worse, on temp disability. PT min. help (Can't climb stairs so can't function @ work).CAN SURGERY HELP? (previous neurosurgeon unavail> until May)

2007-02-14 16:07:15 · 2 answers · asked by CDC 6 in Pain & Pain Management

have had workup 8/06 & conserv. tx with 3 epidural ( decadron) with minimal pain relief: walking with cane now, loss balance , neuro symptoms worse, on temp disability. PT min. help (Can't climb stairs so can't function @ work).CAN SURGERY HELP? (previous neurosurgeon unavail> until May)

2007-02-14 15:57:41 · 1 answers · asked by CDC 6 in Pain & Pain Management

I've lived here almost 8 years and now I notice the paint on my ceiling is peeling off showing the drywall and the paint is in strips. I'm planing on moving but was just wondering what lead poisoning is. I don't eat paint chips or lick my walls so can I still be in danger?

2007-02-14 15:34:42 · 8 answers · asked by Angelica 3 in Other - General Health Care

Does anyone use meditation to deal with chronic pain? What exactly do you do? I have done a little meditation before, but not much. Are there specific exercises you use, and if so, what are they? How frequently and for how long do you meditate, or how frequently is it reccomended? I am a college student with a currently undiagnosed disease that causes almost constant aching and pain. Meditation was suggested because they don't want to risk any interactions with the other meds they've got me on right now. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-02-14 15:27:00 · 7 answers · asked by wonderer152 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I was just curious.

I've been having back pain recently and I dont really know the cause. Is it a good idea do get a massage without looking into a cause of the back pain? I just dont want to make anything worse.

2007-02-14 15:23:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

you know how some people get brain freezes from drinking or eating something really cold really fast, well I get what I call chest freezes where the top of my chest right under my neck feels like it is freezing and hurts real bad anyone else get this?

2007-02-14 15:16:57 · 7 answers · asked by Tinkerbell S 2 in Pain & Pain Management

whenever I walk for more then 2 blocks the front of my ankles start feeling like they are on fire has been happening for close to 10 yrs anyone else get this and what is it?

2007-02-14 15:14:40 · 1 answers · asked by Tinkerbell S 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-14 15:10:19 · 9 answers · asked by martin i 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My best friend's dorm is leaking from the roof, which inturn is creating mold. There is red mold, and green mold...How hazarous is that situation...Shes got asthma, and her roomate has been really sick and woosey lately...She's feels like shes coming down with something, and mold triggers asthma...comments/concerns please...I want to help her out as much as possible just untill the night is over and somone is there to fix it tomorrow!

2007-02-14 15:00:08 · 6 answers · asked by sarajanicew 2 in Other - General Health Care

Any one have this? and if you do....how have you managed to deal with it. Are there certain things that set it off? I would appreciate any info you can share. Thanks

2007-02-14 14:49:58 · 5 answers · asked by mrs_endless 5 in Pain & Pain Management

What creates the sound when someone pops their knuckles, back or neck?

2007-02-14 14:33:23 · 6 answers · asked by maxersaxa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

ITS NOT CARPAL SYNDROME
I FEEL IT MAY HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE RED LIGHT INSIDE THE MOUSE

2007-02-14 14:32:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-14 14:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle D 1 in Injuries

how to stop the gums (hole) from bleeding?

2007-02-14 14:30:12 · 8 answers · asked by Namlezy 2 in First Aid

The worst part was that I was at the doctor two times in the last two weeks for something unrelated, but forgot to bring it up.

Do I have to go back to get it fixed?

2007-02-14 14:27:49 · 12 answers · asked by dtshaff 3 in First Aid

2007-02-14 13:57:02 · 10 answers · asked by Brian B 1 in Other - General Health Care

i was leaning over for a really long time last friday and now my back really hurts. i've put those icey hot patches on, and took tons of aspirin but there has been no effect on the pain.

it's in the top right part of my back, and it mainly hurts when i'm sitting down, lying on my stomach, getting up/lying down from bed, yet i was able to shovel the front steps without pain this morning.... i'm 15 but i feel like i'm 75!!!

2007-02-14 13:29:55 · 5 answers · asked by Mike-Q 5 in Pain & Pain Management

nostrils. There is a slight swelling and he is having a little trouble bleeding. do you know if I should take him to the emergency room. SHould he lay back on pillow what do you think I should do.

2007-02-14 13:24:48 · 12 answers · asked by rosiejac 3 in Injuries

my thighs hurt a lot and i dont know why i havent done anything that could make them hurt like excerise or pick anything up nothing like that but they hurt a lot it feels like when you bike really fast and then your legs feel like they are burning my mom says that it could be becasue of the weather change becasue it got really cold and becasue of dehydration but i dont know soooo if anyone knows why they hurt soo much could you pleaseeeee tell me

2007-02-14 13:16:32 · 4 answers · asked by meee 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I was in a wheelchair for a year (my muscles became contracted in my coma). I was very into athletics before but now cant even jog. I get differing answers from PT's and docs. Will I ever be able to even jog?

2007-02-14 13:13:27 · 2 answers · asked by csiders30 4 in Injuries

All those germs in your bed.....
My mom does not take them and she is a nurse. She gets all those germs on her and she just sleeps. I understand people take showers in the morning to wake up. But that is just gross to not take them at night>>>Right?

2007-02-14 12:51:33 · 10 answers · asked by Robin 1 in Other - General Health Care

Has anyone heard of the food supplement called 'Mygrowin" for migraines. Have had migraines for years and have tried everything. Was wondering if anyone has had any experience, good or bad.

2007-02-14 12:49:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management