General Health Care - March 2007

2007-03-30 13:26:26 · 31 answers · asked by grand_ole_day 2 in First Aid

Anybody ever dealt with the company that makes Matterhorn Heavy Duty Boots ? Mine are the 12255 style with one size smaller in the interior , and I need to see about getting that fixed. Numb toes on a disaster is not a good thing. Thanks.

2007-03-30 13:08:58 · 2 answers · asked by jeff s 4 in First Aid

Pain began a week ago, it hurts to take in a deep breath, it is unbearable to lay down and try and rollover. The pain feels as if someone was pulling everything apart inside. The Ct scan showed a spot in my liver and a cyst on an ovarie but the pain is where my gallbladder used to be. The surgeon is referring me to a pain specialist and I am having an MRI next Thursday. What can I do to try and relieve the pain, I am taking pain killers but I am afraid to get addicted to them. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2007-03-30 11:39:11 · 3 answers · asked by Cindy P 1 in Injuries

i bought these 85 dollar sketcher steel toe shoes for my job at work and they are unbelievably uncomfortable. i tried to put dr sholls gel cushion in it but they still hurt. anyone know what else i can do? i also have flat feet.

2007-03-30 11:22:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I had a composite bonding done, and it was pretty close to the nerve. I feel excruciating pain when it comes into contact with heat or cold. Dentist says that it does not require a root canal, the pain is sometimes present. What could it be? and how do i make it not hurt? because i cant eat nor drink wnything!

2007-03-30 10:47:49 · 2 answers · asked by madeulo0k 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-30 10:34:49 · 20 answers · asked by Dirk 2 in Injuries

I am currently serving in the Army military police corps and I had knee surgery which was relatively unsuccessful and was wondering the how things may play out for me. I am not sure if I will have to change my mos or get a permanent profile or both or even possibly be discharged. any help would be appreciated. I had reconstructive surgery six months ago.

2007-03-30 10:19:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

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2007-03-30 10:00:16 · 6 answers · asked by sean n 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My leg cramps can come as often as 3 or 4 times per week. The duration can last for as long as 10 mins. I'm not doin serious hard work out or anything that promotes the attack. And lately, chest cramps starts to occur. Is there a problem with my health?

2007-03-30 09:57:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i recently hurt my hand playing rugby... and around the area where i got injured are bruises(got injured in hand area). My finger that was most directly hit is fine just the typical pain, like geting hit with a basketball on top of the finger. however my finger is swollen like twice as big as it should normally be. just wondering what the next cource of action people would think nesesary.

2007-03-30 09:06:03 · 2 answers · asked by nomansland127 1 in Injuries

i like the way people respond my question they are so polite and have knowlege , even with my bad grammar.
thank you.
carmelita.

2007-03-30 08:53:54 · 1 answers · asked by carmen m 2 in Injuries

if feels bad and hurts bad! i cough sometimes! WHAT IS THIS? some kind of draft????? what to take and why? cheap stuff i am poor here!!!!!

2007-03-30 08:48:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I get tension headaches really bad when the weather changes. I have had this one for about 4 days now and it is not letting up- what is the best medicine to take? I've tried regular tylenol but that hasn't helped one bit. thanks!

2007-03-30 08:45:51 · 3 answers · asked by lhatz 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a very small bump in the arch area of my foot. It's not above the surface of the skin, so I don't think it's a wart. It seems to be UNDER the skin. And the dot that represents it is a very light purple. It hurts a little when I apply direct pressure on it, but there's no problem if I put pressure on any side of it. It causes moderate discomfort when I walk with shoes (the shoes have arch supports). If I walk barefoot around the house,there's no discomfort because the bump doesn't touch the ground. It feels like it's connected to the tendon that's runs from my heel to my big toe. Is it just a bruise? Some kind of tendon/bone spur? Have I inflamed the tendon by being on my feet for too long and thus created a little bump of sorts? If so, how should I take care of it?

2007-03-30 08:39:45 · 4 answers · asked by Chris K 1 in Injuries

2007-03-30 08:13:11 · 2 answers · asked by ? 7 in Injuries

I know i have a need to crack my chest, but i cant seem to crack it. I tried stretching my shoulders by pulling it all the way back but it just cant seem to crack. is there any way to make it crack? i need to crack pretty urgently :(

2007-03-30 08:12:40 · 1 answers · asked by bandawagon25 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-30 07:39:08 · 1 answers · asked by Edwin F 1 in Injuries

I was recently doing yoga, and I think I pinched a nerve in my wrist. From my pinky to the beginning of my wrist tingles a lot, and it is really bothersome. Anyone else ever have this happen? How can I fix it? Aside from the obvious rest? Thanks!

2007-03-30 06:57:05 · 2 answers · asked by Faete 2 in Injuries

you know when you shower, or when you go swimming, and you get water in your ear (like kramer on the last episode of seinfeld), are there any quick and easy ways of getting rid of that feeling?

2007-03-30 06:44:51 · 14 answers · asked by andrew b 3 in First Aid

2007-03-30 06:01:50 · 33 answers · asked by sof2sis 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-30 05:28:18 · 4 answers · asked by farnaz h 1 in Injuries

I broke my tib and fib just above my ankle 6 weeks ago. I had surgery to pin my fibia and have been in pot for 6 weeks. The cast was removed 3days ago, I was expecting to have a walking pot put on but I was told I didnt need one and to start trying to walk on it. My ankle is very swollen and goes red and purple when I lower my foot to the floor. I can't bear to put any weight on it or put my foot flat to the floor due to the pain so walking is absolutely impossible! There was no mention of physiotherapy at the hospital nor was I given any exercises to help regain movement in my ankle. Is it just a case of elevating my leg until the swelling goes down (how long should this take?) and then I will be able to start to weightbear? Is there something wrong or am I just being a wimp?

2007-03-30 05:06:59 · 2 answers · asked by Helen M 1 in Injuries

He'll sit up for hours working or surfing the internet for random trivia. He just can't relax his mind enough to rest. I realize lots of people have sleeping problems, but I'd like to help him with his. Thanks.

2007-03-30 04:33:56 · 10 answers · asked by Concerned 1 in Other - General Health Care

i got my cast all the way upto my armpit....and its pst my elbow and at my elbow i had 2 big cuts,i had put bandaids and the doctor just put some soft cloth over it,isnt that bad to have a open wound and it beig in a cast?

2007-03-30 04:30:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

My mother had surgery some time ago on her throat. This was to remove her thyroid gland either way afterwards she had to wait till her voice healed before she could speak afterwards she always sounded winded, out of breath and at some points she loses her voice completely in the middle of a sentence. We have a family friend who is a doctor and believes that a nerve could have been cut that is causing her to loose her voice. If she looses her voice permanently which is possible then she can't keep her job. Right now she can speak, but there is a fear it could be more permanent.

2007-03-30 03:59:54 · 8 answers · asked by JusDandee 1 in Injuries

2007-03-30 03:58:19 · 15 answers · asked by sunflower 2 in Other - General Health Care

i believe i have carpal tunnel. i wake up to numbness in my hand and a sharp pain all the wai up into my elbow its the worst pain ever lol i cant make a fist anymore i have a hard time opening like soda bottles and useing my light and it hurts so bad to try to pick up somthing heavy with it i feel like im going to drop it i wakwe up in the middle of the night from the numbness i been experienceing it for a cupple months now but i havent gone to the doctors because my mom thinks im a hopocondriact i kinda am though i always think somthings wrong with me so i dont wanna gfo and feel stupid but at the same time i want to know before it gets worse because im only 18 i also have bone problem in my other wrist i believe its called like catbox or suttin its when ur bone deteriates or however its spelt ive had surgery on it. but i know wat that feels like and its not the same things thats the reason why i think i should go 2 the doctors because i held off my other hnd for yrs wat do u think

2007-03-30 03:41:19 · 1 answers · asked by tricia m 1 in Injuries

All started about 5 days ago with all the mentioned problems all over my body. I've had bad cramps on both my legs and i can barely walk proper, both legs are weak and i walk like an old man.

Exactly 2 weeks ago on a Friday I consumed a lot of alcohol and I got alcohol poisoned, after from Sat to Tue I had problem with my digestive system and I had was diarrhea all day long with only 1 day going to the bathroom 15 times.

After I got well from Wed to Sun (5days) I went out every night drinking and from Monday I started to get cramps/twitching/spasms. It's been 4 days now and nothing seems to go away.

What I think is that during the 1st week that I got the diarrhea my body minerals ran out and the body system was on recovery but again I played around and it became worse now. So what I'd say the body is low on minerals which I'm having Vitamins, Potassium, and Calcium ever since but things haven’t got any better. Both legs are weak and it's even hard to climb up any stairs.

2007-03-30 03:11:47 · 3 answers · asked by Arash 1 in Injuries

A student in our school has just had an operation to correct a defect in his lower leg and ankle (he has hemiplegia) and that part is currently wired and bolted into a frame that will be adjusted daily. We, as TAs in our school, have been asked to wheel him about- -in an especially adapted wheelchair-- from lesson to lesson and before they start and end so that the corridors are quiet.
We are really not happy about htis because we feel that should an accident, or incident occur whereby the student is injured, who would be held liable, us or the school?
This arrangement is meant to go on for the next six months. Your thoughts will be appreciated.

2007-03-30 01:27:11 · 9 answers · asked by darestobelieve 4 in Injuries

I am currently doing law/commerce and finishing my commerce degree this year, but still has another 2.5 years to finish law. However, my passion for medicine has grown over the past year and I am considering dropping law and change into medicine. As you probably are thinking, it would be a huge change for me and I really want to be 100% sure before I make my decision either way. All your inputs are greatly appreciated.

I have been browsing through the answers and questions on this website and I find them very useful.
Thanks in advance!

2007-03-29 22:20:29 · 9 answers · asked by monkie000 1 in Other - General Health Care