General Health Care - March 2007

Is it to do with tiredness? They're the same as eye twitches, but I get them very often. No dumb answers please!

2007-03-23 12:22:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

About a year ago,i started experiencing pain in my right elbow.i have worked out for years,so I thought it may have been a strain,or even "tennis elbow" or something along those lines.I stopped lifting for awhile,but after a month or two,the pain appeared in my left elbow as well.About 6 months ago,the pain spread to my shoulders and chest/collarbone area.Any kind of pushing motion brings excruciating pain in the chest/shoulder area.My elbows don't hurt to bend,or to lift things, but when extended,or when carrying things they ache bad.about a week ago the back of my right hand went numb,and hasn't gotten better.I wake up several times a night and whatever side I'm on is asleep or in pain. I'm tired ALL the time,no matter how much rest I get.I have seen my physician,she ran a full blood test and after nothing was found,referred me to a rhuematiod arthritis specialist,whom I will see in a week-but all the research I've done doesn't seem to match the symptoms of arthritis.Any ideas?

2007-03-23 12:20:38 · 4 answers · asked by rainman 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I work about 75 hrs a week, and try to have a life in between. I normally get 5hrs of sleep every night. Besides fatigue and drowsiness, which I have now, what harmful side-effects, so to speak, are caused by not getting enough rest/sleep?

2007-03-23 12:05:06 · 12 answers · asked by ginger ♥ edward cullen 4 in Other - General Health Care

i've got the horreble pain i cant stand sit or even walk without having this cramping pain. can it be inplantation?

2007-03-23 11:47:31 · 2 answers · asked by stephanie f 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-23 11:41:42 · 22 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Other - General Health Care

On my lower right eye, where the lashes are, I have had these small twitches/ spasms on and off for over a month now. I first thought it was caused by stress, but it hasn't gone away. Is there a nerve problem? What is going on? Is there something I can take to make my eye relax?

2007-03-23 11:29:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

So I'm a nanny (aka carrying a lot of kids) and recently I had some pretty bad lower back pain however no immediate trauma that may have caused this. This dull ache has been going on for at least a month probably more. I decided to see a chirpractor. He was such a nice guy, took time to go over what was bothering me and did some diagnosis. He performed a spinal analysis machine and discovered my right side carries 12 pounds more than my left which made total sense to me. Also using another handheld machine and handheld diagnosis that my neck had a lot of tension and that could be pinching my nerve and causing my headaches. The cost was only $35 dollars and I have another appoitment to go over costs, plan of action, etc. However, when I called my mom she was like oh that's bull***t he just wants money, they're quacks and doesn't want to file to insurance. I believe in this however I'm in college, not financially set. Are they really quacks, can I even afford this, is it worth it

2007-03-23 11:24:02 · 6 answers · asked by misschick87 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-23 11:18:47 · 41 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Other - General Health Care

Am I forgetting anything and what are some extras I could add?

Peroxide

Neosporin

Band Aids (different sizes)

Gauze Roll

Paper Towel

Asprin

Tums

Methalyte (like red iodine)

Sun Screen stuff that helps with sun burns and prevents blisters

2007-03-23 11:15:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

can you go in the swimming pool at the local baths if you have had your navel pierced for 3 weeks including clorein

2007-03-23 11:07:38 · 3 answers · asked by lost_game_sims_glamour_life 1 in First Aid

i have some back pains and i play a sport 4 days a week. i think it is unhealthy to take 4 advil a week for 2 months. what is a good limit?

2007-03-23 11:04:55 · 5 answers · asked by theyankees 1 in Pain & Pain Management

okay, so i just stabbed my hand w/ a knife on accident (i was trying to cut a mango and the knife slipped and went into my thumb) ..it's only about .5cm..and i don't have health insurance. so, do i go to the hospital? if no, what can i do t make sure it won't get infected?

2007-03-23 11:00:30 · 23 answers · asked by Karen 2 in First Aid

2007-03-23 10:54:51 · 2 answers · asked by Stephanie C 1 in Injuries

2007-03-23 10:52:39 · 9 answers · asked by meg 2 in Injuries

So I'm a nanny (aka carrying a lot of kids) and recently I had some pretty bad lower back pain however no immediate trauma that may have caused this. This dull ache has been going on for at least a month probably more. I decided to see a chirpractor. He was such a nice guy, took time to go over what was bothering me and did some diagnosis. He performed a spinal analysis machine and discovered my right side carries 12 pounds more than my left which made total sense to me. Also using another handheld machine and handheld diagnosis that my neck had a lot of tension and that could be pinching my nerve and causing my headaches. The cost was only $35 dollars and I have another appoitment to go over costs, plan of action, etc. However, when I called my mom she was like oh that's bull***t he just wants money, they're quacks and doesn't want to file to insurance. I believe in this however I'm in college, not financially set. Are they really quacks, can I even afford this, is it worth it

2007-03-23 10:49:17 · 16 answers · asked by misschick87 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I got stitches yesterday and I was not supposed to change the bandage or get it wet for 3 days. Basically, I was supposed to leave it completely untouched, but today in the shower my home-made saran wrap and tape gor loose in the shower and the bandage was soaked! I took it off as soon as I found a larege bandage to change it with.

I called my doctor but the office is now closed for the entire weekend and I don't know who to ask. Does anyone know if I did the right thing and if I will be okay?

2007-03-23 10:43:50 · 4 answers · asked by oh_the_days_of_swine_and_roses 1 in Injuries

everytime i take a nap, i always wake up more tired then i was before. Or just feeling plain sick. I just woke up from one, and i had a headache before, and now i have a worse one.. and the pain is like all on the left side of my head. I thought naps were suppose to make you feel better!

2007-03-23 10:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by brooke 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm having some chest and neck pain and just got checked out by my doc who found no cardiac or respiratory problems and ruled out stress/anxiety so he strongly feels it's muscular/skeletal. I'm also having headaches that start in my neck. He recommended seeing a chiropractor but I have no idea how to start looking. What criteria do I use in choosing one? What are good questions to ask? Thanks!!

2007-03-23 10:24:29 · 4 answers · asked by Veritas 7 in Pain & Pain Management

any suggestions on how to get it off with out cutting the ring of??

2007-03-23 10:18:36 · 14 answers · asked by Breanne 2 in First Aid

she has been examined by doctors. what could be causing this

2007-03-23 10:16:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was in middle school. I am 21 now. The curve of my spine is about 23-25 degrees. This past week I have been having shooting pain up my back. This went on for about 30 minutes and only went away when i laid perfectly flat. Since then my whole back (mostly mid back from my ribs to shoulder blades) have been hurting. I get the shooting pain every once and a while. My right leg is also a little numb. Could anyone tell me what this could be? I have an appointment with my orthopedic surgeon on Monday.

Thank you!!

2007-03-23 10:02:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

if you put hydrogen peroxide of something and a thick layer of bubbles or wahtever that white gross stuff is waht is it? does that maen its infected? and is there anythign to put on it to heal them better and faster/

2007-03-23 10:02:37 · 14 answers · asked by Melly. 3 in Injuries

My shins and thigh muscles hurt extremly bad because i just started gym again. whats the best way to limit the pain? cause it hurts to walk, run, move, basically do anything.

2007-03-23 09:58:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-23 09:55:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-23 09:54:30 · 6 answers · asked by Craig W 2 in Injuries

What is the difference between passing out and fainting? My brother thinks there isn't a difference but I think there is. What is the difference, if any?

2007-03-23 09:40:13 · 5 answers · asked by CFish 2 in Other - General Health Care

I am so curious about it, and I am also kind of scared because I have heard people say that it hurts. I could use some information or anything from people who have had or given physical therapy if you are a doctor. Thanks. :)

2007-03-23 09:33:42 · 6 answers · asked by killertomato 3 in Pain & Pain Management

In January of this year I had surgery where the doctor had to cut through my abdominal muscles (laporoscopy) due to endometriosis and he had to do a lot of scraping of the tissue inside. Well, the swelling was really, really bad for about 5 weeks (looking like I was pregnant!). Well, the swelling has been down for almost a month, and when I went to the gym and did some crunches, I'm all swollen again, and I think I irritated the muscles! How long should someone wait to do abdominal workouts?

2007-03-23 09:32:38 · 2 answers · asked by medicmicki67 2 in Injuries

I've been running alot (on a treadmill) and my calves always end up aching...i can't figure out why. They feel like they just fell asleep and are starting to wake up (you know that painful feeling). It stops me from going furthur cuze it hurts!

2007-03-23 09:32:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've been using it for like 3 days already....answer my question plz

2007-03-23 09:27:43 · 2 answers · asked by ☆ღ{C}La Maravilla☆ღFTP 2 in Other - General Health Care