General Health Care - March 2007

the area isnt even red and theres no puss or blood coming out. It just really hurts, i cant sleep on my side without my ears hurting. Also the piecing is on the upper part of the ear lobe, where theres a bit of cartalidge. Is there any way to stop the pain? Is this normal?

2007-03-27 18:06:35 · 5 answers · asked by Prettymachine 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-27 17:45:00 · 5 answers · asked by Hooligan 4 in Injuries

2007-03-27 17:42:19 · 2 answers · asked by slim 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i usually go to the gym almost every day, and i do about one hour of cardio, and then go on the weight machines. last week, i didnt go to the gym at all, and when i went back today, i had lost 7 lbs. i'm pretty sure that it was 7lbs of muscle and not fat. but, is there a way to go to the gym less and still loose those couple pounds of FAT? my clothes usually feel tight, but when i didnt go to the gym for that week, they became looser. i know it was because i wasnt working on the weight machines for a few days though. is there a way to go back to the clothes being looser, but still lift weights? should i do cardio every day but just lift weights every other day instead of every day? or will that cause my muscles to become smaller over time? i want to loose the fat and keep my muscle. i was what to do so my clothes are looser while maintaining my muscle mass. the thing is that its so hard for me to loose the fat...any suggestions?

2007-03-27 17:36:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-27 17:23:05 · 6 answers · asked by dr b 2 in Other - General Health Care

Methylprednisolone 4 mg

2007-03-27 17:19:05 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah P 1 in First Aid

2007-03-27 17:02:40 · 4 answers · asked by zmoney286 1 in Other - General Health Care

I jammed my big toe, tumbling, and it is really sore and sensitve on the knuckle part of the toe. How can i heal it fast or atleast make the pain go away? What is a jammed toe anyway ?

2007-03-27 16:58:29 · 6 answers · asked by girl with questions 2 in Injuries

2007-03-27 16:52:10 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in First Aid

I mean not just at night, during the day all the time! They are debilatating almost. Any good remedies???

2007-03-27 16:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by Angel in Captivity 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I sleep with my arms over my head. And in the morning my arms are almost paralized. They even hurt to drive. It's all in the upper arm.

2007-03-27 16:38:29 · 4 answers · asked by natalia 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-27 16:36:14 · 8 answers · asked by brewers07 2 in Other - General Health Care

I noticed the lower middle part of my back was sore, now it is starting to bruise going down to the lower back and it is swollen all the way down to my pelvis, and it is getting more sore by the day, should I be worried?

2007-03-27 16:29:18 · 2 answers · asked by Heather K 2 in Injuries

Which is better for your body...to sleep until you naturally wake up, or to only sleep for a set amount of time each night? If I let my body sleep, I can go for 10-12 hours, then I feel groggy and get tired quickly afterwards. But if I set my alarm to let me sleep for 8-9 hours, I feel like I've woken up too soon and I'm tired, too. I can't get into a regular sleeping pattern where i sleep and wake up at the same time because I work shift work, so sometimes i'm working until 2am...i dont want to have to sleep 2-10 every day.
Is my best option to just put up with this weird sleeping pattern until I go back to school, and i have more routine? If so, I was just wondering which one is doing less harm to my body and brain.... i dont know what to dooooo, helllllp please :)

2007-03-27 16:28:11 · 3 answers · asked by admiteleven 1 in Other - General Health Care

i have this searing pain in my toe!!! i looked it up on previous questions on here and people said it's probably gout...what the heck is gout? and how do i stop this pain?!? and please don't give smart butt answers like, "we aren't doctors, go call yours."!!!!!!!

2007-03-27 16:26:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-27 16:15:14 · 12 answers · asked by Gardenia 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-27 16:04:20 · 5 answers · asked by simpleminded 5 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-27 16:01:08 · 11 answers · asked by Just me 2 in Other - General Health Care

Besides the obvious (quiting) how do you remove nicotine stains from your hands, fingers?

2007-03-27 15:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by mustang 2 in Other - General Health Care

Recently i slipped and fell on private property, i banged my head hard, this was 2 weeks ago, i now have diagnosed concussion.
I cannot work as i am getting dizzy spells, and headaches, and feel very weak.
I had a CT scan, it was normal but the dr said it could be some time before i feel well enough to return to work.
The property management have already accepted liablity as they should have salted the snow and have offered to pay my wages and any other medical costs.
Also they said they would settle a compensation claim for the concussion.
Currently they are seeking my medical history, i have spoken also to a lawyer who says i do have a case.
Property management have said i can settle now or wait until i feel better, i said i will wait.
Does anybody know roughly how much compensation one should expect? At this point i don't want to sign for anything even with lawyer.
Maybe somebody reading this knows of somebody who was compensated for mild concussion? If so can you tell me?

2007-03-27 15:41:27 · 2 answers · asked by davina j 1 in Injuries

want to buy perscription med

2007-03-27 15:39:35 · 0 answers · asked by fordkiller78 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been consuming more sugar than usual and my aches and pains from arthiritis has increased is this just a coincedence or is sugar the culprit

2007-03-27 15:33:16 · 3 answers · asked by Peggy L 3 in Pain & Pain Management

do you know why i may get them there too?

2007-03-27 15:21:52 · 4 answers · asked by ThQ 2 in Other - General Health Care

I had a r.tibial fracture mended thru external fixation. when surgeon removed fixator rods, there were 5 skin holes overlying the tibial apertures. he said they never stitch them shut, they must stay open for weeks to drain blood from within the bones. & they did. When blood finally ceased, ortho said the skin holes (only 1/4 in.thick) will close thru secondary intention.
some did, but others remained soft weak scabs & never skinned over. 1 of the holes began to drip water in a constant stream. the water pressure within pierced the scab. This comes cause I have severe CHF w/ water overloaded in my tissues. (NOT lymphedema) It began soon after fixator removed & bone healed. I ask you: can any surgery close this raw, painful sore wound, with stitches - Wouldn't the constant flow of water from the tissues around the hole keep the site wet & soggy & prevent healing? the flow is unstoppable. 1 gallon daily. Can a cautery, silver nitrate or other, seal off the tissues leaking the water?

2007-03-27 15:13:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I am a sophomore in high school and my vision is about -3.75 on both sides right now. I am afraid that my visions would grow worse and worse. When I wear my contacts or even when wearing glasses, my eyes feel dry and irritated. How can I stop this irritation? Also, what are the exercises that will improve eyesight and what other things are good for getting better eyesight? Thank you. =)

2007-03-27 15:04:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

The pain extends from my right shoulder down to my elbow. I went bowling recently which may be the cause of the pain. It hurts when I bend it. What's wrong with me?

2007-03-27 15:04:03 · 2 answers · asked by Durr 5 in Injuries

2007-03-27 14:59:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I have been having this pain in my left side and it hurts really bad i also have a gastric pacemaker but it is on theRight side but the leads are on the left side. It is right under my rib cage . It is really brothing me i was wondering if anyone had an idea of what it could be . I dont really wanna go to the er

2007-03-27 14:58:45 · 10 answers · asked by dreams_gurl_21 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have just been diagnosed as having a weak spot in the retina of my left eye. the eye doctor says it could become detached and to let him know if i ever see "floaters" is there anything to prevent this weak spot from having my retina detach or do i just have to hope it doesnt happen?

2007-03-27 14:53:14 · 5 answers · asked by lorraine j 2 in Injuries

2007-03-27 14:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid