General Health Care - March 2007

For many years my fingers and toes have become uncomfortable in the winter. A few years ago I found some gel packs that you heat in the micro and then put in shoes or mittens but I'm tired of them because they often leak and have to be replaced. Does anyone know of any products that are sold for this problem?

2007-03-01 03:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by Guillaume 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-01 03:26:59 · 7 answers · asked by the_omniety 1 in First Aid

is it possible?

2007-03-01 03:21:24 · 8 answers · asked by Sterz 1 in Injuries

I hurt my back and there was some swelling. I put a hot compress (icyhot) only to learn I should have done a cold compress. What should I do now? The swelling has increased. Can I just switch to cold compress or by doing so it will now make it worse?

2007-03-01 03:11:57 · 7 answers · asked by Need Answers 1 in First Aid

These cramps are killers in the night, and pointing the toes straight up or straight out doesn't seem to help get rid of the excruciating pain. HELP!

2007-03-01 03:08:31 · 8 answers · asked by Tina 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-01 02:32:31 · 11 answers · asked by jeidern18 1 in Other - General Health Care

Ok I got a tattoo on my cafe on Sunday, and Its still really red and really sore!!! is this normal? Do i need to go to the doctor!!!! Everyone keeps telling me that since I got my outline and my shading and color the same day that its gonna still be sore plus with were its at the blood flow through there is really weird!!!! do you think everything is ok? I think the color is coming out of it everytime i plus A&D ointment on it?!?!? is that normal!!! Sorry, but this is my first tat and im worried!@!!

2007-03-01 02:25:56 · 4 answers · asked by JessieRae07 2 in Injuries

I'm looking for a job and just want to know what it means. thank you.

2007-03-01 02:20:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

would like to know where this injection site and how much pain involved I have pudendal nerve pain

2007-03-01 02:18:05 · 2 answers · asked by Ken T 1 in Pain & Pain Management

so yesterday i was jump roping over this foam beam thingy. i felland landed weird on my left ankle. now it hurs. i can stand on it but it hurts 2 walk. my mom but on a brace thingy. and i been taking ibeuprofen. is it ok 2 walkon? and hould i go 2 the dr or just kinda stay off it? i dont no. plez help.

2007-03-01 02:16:30 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ ♫ lauren ♫ ♥ 5 in Injuries

People talk about it in health class... but idk wat it is

2007-03-01 02:11:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

any body help me , what is the best tip all of u used , to have a great and sweet sleep ... i am not having a great sleep at all , y , i dont know , should i bath before sleeping , hot bath i mean ...
waiting guys for the feedback.
bye
and thanks in advance

2007-03-01 02:00:58 · 14 answers · asked by sohail2000 1 in Other - General Health Care

I'm writing a novel and need some help. My character is about to try and go to the bathroom alone so she can get dressed and try to leave the hospital she's in. She pulls the IV tubes from the needles. Is this possible one-handed or would she, in reality, pull the needles from her hand, too? What would happen (i.e. leaking tubes, huge mess, tons of bleeding, a lot of pain, etc.)

Also, how soon would the nurse station attendants figure out what she'd done, based on usual IV monitoring? Thanks for your help. The more detail, the better, and please list your medical credentials somewhere in your answer. Thanks again.

2007-03-01 01:59:12 · 1 answers · asked by SandyTmpa 3 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-01 01:56:29 · 11 answers · asked by tangodelta22 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Hello, Since i was about 17 i have been suffering from chronic back pain, which actually forced me out of school my senior year. I had a severe sciatica which was pinching the nerve so bad i could barely move. I walked really slowly, i coulden't turn my head, i had to be homeschooled for the rest of my senior year. ANYWAY. i am 19 now, and it is better, i can move better, but i still have a nagging pain in my lower back that will not quit. I know i do have a herniated disc, and Degenerative Disc Disease. Does anyone know any therapy that can help aleviate the pain? Please let me know. Thanks.

2007-03-01 01:26:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Are there any nonprescriptive muscle relaxants?

2007-03-01 01:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by Yardqueen 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been told that i have "Plantar fascilltis" by my doctor about 6 months ago.

I had the condition for 6 months before i went to see him(so i have had it a year now) i have had physio that did not work ,i have used ice etc etc...i have not had any injections on my foot as i am terrified of them (i.e i start getting sick in the doctors!!)

I am so fed up with it now it is wearing me down and i am grumpy cause it hurts "ALL" the time.

Does anyone know of anything else i could try?
How long can this last for?
Help!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-01 01:08:13 · 7 answers · asked by ? 6 in Injuries

My friend and i beat each other with steel baseball bats. My leg is bruised up pretty damn good. So i wrapped it with duct tape. I don't know if it will leave a negative effect or not.

2007-03-01 01:04:57 · 3 answers · asked by NJR88 2 in Injuries

Just out of curiousity, does anyone have any idea? Would your blood pressure be higher if you slept for only 2-3 hours during a 24 hour period, or would it be higher if you didn't sleep at all?

2007-03-01 00:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Every day and night I get cramps in my legs and feet. During the day I seem to get them in my hands alot my feet also what can I do about it I take Requip and it does not seem to help.

2007-03-01 00:26:21 · 7 answers · asked by Marg C 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have had shinsplints for threee weeeks. help

2007-03-01 00:25:26 · 6 answers · asked by kayteede 2 in Injuries