General Health Care - March 2007

I began running again in January. I used the same running shoes, same form, and I started out slow. Within two weeks, the outside of my right ankle had swelled up and the joint felt loose. I stopped running throughout February and the swelling went down a little. It is now March and I've started working out again, but now the ankle is not only swollen, but painful. I didn't roll it or injure it in any obvious way. I'm a 18 year old female without any health problems. I also ran cross country and track throughout high school, so running is not a new exercise program. Judging by past sprains and strains, this mild injury should have healed weeks ago. Why won't the swelling go away?

2007-03-06 09:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by Robin H 2 in Injuries

My mom, 51, just saw a podiatrist this afternoon who told her that one of the joints in her toe (next to the big one) is bone on bone, which is causing serious discomfort. The Dr. put her on a mega dose of Motrin for a week to see if that would help the pain, etc. But she said there's really nothing that will make it better. It's just part of arthritis and will only get worse as she ages. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, what can be done about it? Is toe joint replacement an option? Cock's comb injections? Cortisone?

2007-03-06 09:14:34 · 2 answers · asked by JL 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My father woke up one day with pain in all his joints out of no where. his hands, kneew, back, toes etc. won't flex and are inflammed and sore is it arthritis, gout, etc?

2007-03-06 09:13:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

is that even possible? I ate a couple sour skittles before and like 2 mintues later my chest started to burn. i don't know if it was heartburn, but i think it was. Your thoughts?

2007-03-06 09:04:12 · 4 answers · asked by xorenée 7 in Other - General Health Care

How does it compare to Aleve for relief of minor arthritis pain? Do you have to take it all the time for a build up like with nsaids, or can you take it just when you need it?

2007-03-06 08:58:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

both steps. I didn't fall, my head kind of banged down though. My mom thinks I might have a small concusion. I have been having headaches and stomachaches. What do you think it is?

2007-03-06 08:48:35 · 7 answers · asked by skater chick 3 in Injuries

if your dog killed your best friend who killed the dog????????

2007-03-06 08:46:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

me skin got pulled in to the mechanism and now i find me self with a black blood blister like a gorillas goolie on me nob. have i a case to sue????

2007-03-06 08:43:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-03-06 08:42:18 · 35 answers · asked by brittanyroxy123 2 in Injuries

I just my eybrow pierced, and there are blackish scabs forming around it. I am guessing this is normal, but in addition to that, a greenish bruise is now above my eyelid (not exactly near the eyebrow ring but sort of...). Is it possible that i did something in my sleep? Is this normal? Will it go away soon?

2007-03-06 08:41:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

On friday night I was dancing in my living room, it wasn't very strenuous, kind of like the dancing you do when you're at prom or have the radio on. All of a sudden it felt like someone threw a lead ball at my leg and I started limping. My leg has hurt since then and I've been limping. At first I thought it was a Charlie Horse but I've had those before and I've never had this much pain or walked in this odd shape. The pain has died down since Friday but I can't seem to straighten it out. last night when I tried it felt like my muscle was going to be ripped out. I don't have time to see a doctor at this moment, anyone have a suggestion of what it might be?

2007-03-06 08:35:23 · 3 answers · asked by christigmc 5 in Injuries

i get at least 8 hours of sleep when i take sleeping aides. when i dont, i get between 3-5 hours or less. i won't be able to fall asleep, and i wake up every morning between 2:30-5:30 and cant go back to sleep til i have to get up (which is 6:30-7:00).

no matter how much sleep i get, with or without aides, i still feel beyond exahusted all the time. the long i sleep the more tired i am during the day.

i am 12 years old and have this problem. what could it be?

2007-03-06 08:32:57 · 3 answers · asked by XO 1 in Other - General Health Care

if your not tierd but you know you have to go to sleep at a certain time to be able to wake up at a certain time. how do you do it? I need help on putting my self to sleep. with out having to take anything for it.

2007-03-06 08:32:10 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Well, I have an avulsion fracture in my hip ( my muscle was tearing and when it tore it took a piece of my bone off). The day after my birthday on the 16th i go to the Dr. to see if I have to have surgery. I have always been scared that i am going to die or something will go wrong like i won't be able to walk ever again . Should I be so nervous.

2007-03-06 08:22:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I just got mine on today and I cant chew at all. It hurts really bad. I dont want to know what you eat all the time if you have them just what dosent hurt. Thanks!

2007-03-06 08:20:58 · 7 answers · asked by ~*Kelsey Catherine*~ 1 in Other - General Health Care

I've got a splinter that I've been trying to remove from my finger. I've used tweezers and I think it's a little too deep for that. I've also used a needle but I'm just making the site irritated and a big hole in my finger. I've waited for it to remove itself a couple of days to no avail. I don't want to go to the doc but I don't want to infect myself.

2007-03-06 08:20:30 · 7 answers · asked by mojo 1 in First Aid

A saying my Texas X used to say.

2007-03-06 08:14:30 · 5 answers · asked by ♣Hey jude♣ 5 in Injuries

How do I keep my feet warm. They seem to be ice cold in the evenings.

2007-03-06 08:14:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jerry 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Okay, this is the wierdest cut. I was brushing my teeth rather hard and i guess i missed the teeth and hit my gums. PRETTY HARD. and TWICE. Now in the front of my mouth between the upper row of my teeth and the skin. There is a small cut and a small hole. Yes. A HOLE. It burns sometimes and it looks kind of deep. It also hurts. How on earth do i take care of this hole?

2007-03-06 08:13:11 · 8 answers · asked by crazysnowbunny7 1 in Injuries

im not sure because it doesnt hurt ..it did alittle bit last week but it looks a little bit swollen ..ok this might sound strange but if its not broken how do i break it ..i want to break my toe

2007-03-06 08:11:54 · 5 answers · asked by baileyheartsu 1 in Injuries

Have you ever had pluerisy? I think I have it, but have not seen doc yet. Just started yesterday, pain at bottom of ribs, left side. Today pain is just below breast bone, sharp quick pain with movement; sharp pain breathing; tender to touch. Dry cough, very painful to cough. Sound familiar? I have never had this problem before.

2007-03-06 07:57:28 · 2 answers · asked by wwjd 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-06 07:51:53 · 9 answers · asked by bdddennis 1 in Other - General Health Care

Usually in the afternoon, around 2 o clock...I get sooooo tired. Is it because of what I eat...or could it be my CRT monitor? HELP!

2007-03-06 07:34:48 · 5 answers · asked by hulahoops 3 in Other - General Health Care

Can anyone tell me approximiately how long this will last- my face looks like a moon pie! The meds were given me by my Dr. for severe neck pain- which it totally remedied-

2007-03-06 07:33:59 · 5 answers · asked by joye b 2 in Pain & Pain Management

SOS! The doctor said I have an ear infection and I'm on antibiotics...
BUT MY EAR IS STILL KILLING ME!

Ok, it's true I got them yesterday, but my ear is unbearable!

Does anyone have any practical pain-killer methods that aren't medicine?

I tried the heat pad, but that didn't help. It was just really... hot.

Help my poor little ear!

2007-03-06 07:33:04 · 7 answers · asked by chippy377 2 in Pain & Pain Management

for the last 2 weeks i have had terrible pain in my left shoulder and shooting pains down my left arm. i have been to the doctor and i was prescribed co-codamol 30/500mg these have not helped the pain at all and there is no sign of this problem going away. does anybody know what could be causing this?

2007-03-06 07:33:01 · 12 answers · asked by lisa577uk 2 in Injuries

experienced users give me some recommedations on vitamins designed to improve eye health please, or else im just going to guess at it.

2007-03-06 07:29:16 · 13 answers · asked by CATWOMAN 6 in First Aid

2007-03-06 06:38:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have had two laminectomy surgeries to partially remove the L4-5 and L5-S1 discs. I will always have limited lifting and bending capabilites. Is there anyone out there with similar issues who has sucessfully had their own or adopted children? Are there ways to be a stay at home mom with my limitations?

2007-03-06 06:34:08 · 6 answers · asked by Reeny 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-06 06:32:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care