General Health Care - February 2007

I donated blood today. Before the nurse took my blood, she injected me with a syringe to make my veins bulge or something like that...what is this material?

2007-02-13 21:54:07 · 2 answers · asked by Scared 1 in First Aid

does anyone know what is in dihydrocodeine? my friend says it has in morphine? i said she wrong. and is it a good painkiller?

2007-02-13 20:59:05 · 1 answers · asked by crazychick 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-13 20:52:11 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-13 20:00:34 · 12 answers · asked by sophlouisa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I keep getting this pain on the right side of my head around my temple area.It lasts for about 5 seconds then goes away.It pulses when it happens.It doesn't feel like a normal head ache but like a pressure pain.I have had an MRI scan but nothing shows up.My mum died from an brain aneurysm 3 yrs ago and I get worried that It might be early symptoms of one. Acupuncture does not help me either.I've had this prob for 4 years now and get the pains 4-5 times a day. Does anyone else get these or know what it might be ?? please any help or light on this delema would be appreciated.
thankyou

2007-02-13 19:57:05 · 6 answers · asked by ursula k 3 in Pain & Pain Management

This is gross but I guess I gotta say it like it is. There is a bump on the back of my neck that's been there for 7.5 years. It is sort of hard and recently grew a tiny bit. If I squeeze the heck out of it, this thick white stuff comes out and well, it has a cheesy smell....ewe...I know. I am first curious what it could be and second, how can I get rid of the discusting thing. It is right in my hair line and about the size of a dime. Can a medical pro please advise or someone with experienced situation. Thanks.

2007-02-13 19:11:36 · 7 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 1 in First Aid

i recently massaged my neckand tried to unblock it , i have some small lumps like hard jelly going towards my collarbone, my ear now screeches!but the weird thing is it seems to suck air back in, anyone know what this might be?

2007-02-13 18:53:23 · 6 answers · asked by hullygully 1 in First Aid

2007-02-13 18:37:35 · 18 answers · asked by zesa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have trouble sleeping at night. I have to be up during the day time for work and kids but I can't get to sleep before 3am most of the time. Is there something natrual I can do for this. The doctor aren't helping. And sometimes when I finally fall asleep and have nothing to do the next few days I will sleep for 12 to 24 hours but once I wake up it takes for ever to get back to sleep and I have a hard time stay on a schedule. Does anyone know of something I can do?

2007-02-13 18:17:59 · 19 answers · asked by raven_geisha 2 in Other - General Health Care

I donated blood yesterday at a local hospital, but now, as part of my residance visa renewal, I must get an HIV test. How long after the blood donation should I wait in order to get the HIV test. Is it safe to draw blood a week after donating blood? Thanks

2007-02-13 18:17:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

2007-02-13 17:54:14 · 8 answers · asked by Emsh 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I fought chronic pain for fifteen years before taking meds. Now, I have a physicain to give musle relaxors, a psychirist to give chemical imbalance meds, and a pain doctor for the pain. Wow!!! Does it not seem like there should be one doctor to give meds? The reason for this question is that there is one contreversal med that helps and I only take when symptoms are drastic. Doesn't it seem that if I had one doctor, my meds would mix and the doctor would know what is needed. Three years ago, I found these great doctors and put the past doctors in the past. So, how can I get this med from one doctor and how do I know which one to ask?

2007-02-13 17:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by grannywinkie 6 in Pain & Pain Management

OK so at random times my knees will start to hurt and i end up limping all day cuz i cant bear to putt ANY weight on it or it hurts. i didnt pull anything cuz this has been going on for a while now and seems to be getting worse. anyone know why?

2007-02-13 17:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by Izzybella 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I know you may never wake up. don't tell me that. can you gimme a more scientific answer? grazie

2007-02-13 17:36:06 · 13 answers · asked by Shurikens Rule! 2 in Injuries

I was wondering what people on heres success rate was with nicotine patches. I really want to quit smoking, my father has just been diagnosed with esophagus cancer and my grandmother with lung cancer last month, not to mention the members of my family that died from cancer. Also I wondered if anyone knew how to receive free nicotine patches in West Virginia. Please give me some encouragment here..i've smoked for 10 years now and I am only 22 I have to quit now or never!!!!!

2007-02-13 17:16:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Every time I play the Wii sports, my whole body hurts, and continues to hurt for days. Is this normal. My arms, legs, back, and my neck is sometimes stiff after playing. Is this normal?

2007-02-13 17:07:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've been having this numbness in my front leg for quite some time. It gets worse when I am in a sitting or standing position. Could I get permanent nerve damage from this? What should I do about this? TIA for any help!

2007-02-13 17:00:47 · 11 answers · asked by twobearcatz 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm currently studying at a cafe all night. When I have done this previously it caused me sever nausea and of course the feeling of being very cold because you are up in the middle of the night and tired. Are there ways to combat the feeling?. Is a lot of water all night a good idea?. I know that i'm not drinking any alcohol but coffee works in the same way in that it does cause dyhyration.
Anyways if anyone has any tips it would be most appreciated!
Thanks

2007-02-13 16:58:32 · 6 answers · asked by Jai247 1 in Other - General Health Care

What is the treatment for this and how it is diagnosed? X-rays were taken at the clinic; however, her pediatrician didn't see anything that was a cause for a concern; however, as a precautionary measure she referred us to an orthopedic specialist. We see the specialist next week as she isn't walking yet other than with a push toy and walks with her legs outward and an awkward waddle. Her physical therapist feels that it's just lack of tone and endurance on the left side of her body as she's been pulling up and cruising furniture favoring her right side for the past six months. What say you?? Professional and serious answers only PLEASE!!

2007-02-13 16:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 in Other - General Health Care

asap

2007-02-13 16:38:54 · 11 answers · asked by Smo 4 in First Aid

Or can you get a thorough cleansing with just hot water?

2007-02-13 16:34:36 · 13 answers · asked by cindy 2 in Other - General Health Care

I have a dull pain in the left side of my head. It's been hurting all day. I had a very stressful day yesterday which pretty much consisted of stress and 9 hrs driving around town. I was exhausted and was too stressed to eat much. Ive been eating today, but I'm still kinda hungry and really tired..It's kind of a shooting pain, but not really distracting. My nose is stuffed up, so it couldbe sinuses??

2007-02-13 16:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by tongueleaded99 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i tore eather my acl or pcl 3months ago and i havent had a surgery since the doctor cant determine which one is torn, i have strong quads,hamstrings and calves, and im asking if i can sprint 40 yard dash, is it ok for my knee since it doesnt involve any twist or turns but just straight line???also what training for my leg muscles is it ok for me to do ?

2007-02-13 16:31:40 · 3 answers · asked by Zeratul 3 in Injuries

2007-02-13 16:30:43 · 17 answers · asked by blackglitter 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-02-13 15:58:56 · 17 answers · asked by KASTA 2 in Other - General Health Care

The medication is working very well and I really would like to continue with it as it has been the only thing to relieve me of my pain...can i request Percocet from my Dr. as it was prescribed to me in the ER? Any tips of how I can get my Dr. to continue with it would be great.

2007-02-13 15:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i had a basketbal thrown acedently at my nose anyway of fixing it without surgery?? Its on the left side of my nose

2007-02-13 15:18:50 · 2 answers · asked by Wyatt 2 in Injuries

2007-02-13 15:17:52 · 13 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Pain & Pain Management

I have osteoarthritis in my lower back, have had a disc fusion done in my neck 8 years ago and is starting to wear out, and have now been diagnosed with Impingement syndrome in my right shoulder. Unfortunately I have become dependent on pain killers to the point of being dangerous.
I am looking for alternatives to manage the pain. I live alone so no support from family is available.

2007-02-13 15:16:37 · 5 answers · asked by Suzy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Has anyone out there ever went under to lose weight or etc. Just wanted to know does it really work. Can it really help you? Or have been hypnotized for anything.

2007-02-13 15:08:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care