General Health Care - March 2007

I am having sharp pains on the right side of my chest, I can only take short shallow breaths. What could be causing the pain?

2007-03-23 02:57:11 · 8 answers · asked by Andy 1 in Other - General Health Care

if i spent 4 weeks in a cast and took it off, when would it return normal?

2007-03-23 02:51:16 · 2 answers · asked by ameer_super 1 in Injuries

When I breathe in something stops me in mid breath and it is very painful

The pain is in mid chest and throat
Its not stabbing pain
I dont know how to describe it

It is worse right when I wake up and going to sleep
Although it is normally like this

It started like a week ago

Does anyone know what this could be

2007-03-23 02:46:17 · 4 answers · asked by kannc17 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I believe my migraines are weather related. I get a nasty one every time a storm rolls in. I've tried sinus medicines, excedrin migraine, advil with coffee, a humidifier, nothing works. My head hurts so bad and I get so nauseaus I throw up. I was wondering if prescription migraine meds have any effect on weather related migraines, and what side effects they have? Can someone on birth control take them? Thanks.

2007-03-23 02:43:02 · 9 answers · asked by em T 5 in Pain & Pain Management

i am 30 years old, i had a spinal fusion & instrumentation in 1999, ( for scoliosis, had to have 2 metal rods put into my back) in 2001 i was dianosed with having m.e/c.f.s, for which i have had lots of support, but for the last 3 months i have had the most terrible neck pain, ( was prescribed co codamol & seractil for) along with numbness in my fingers,it started of like a terrible ache but over last few days i keep getting shooting pain when i move my head in a certain way. i have physiotherapy with a specialised c.f.s. physio once a week along with acupuncture. i also have pain in my shoulder, inside elbows, lower back, my G.P has referred me to a rheumatologist. some nights i have to sleep with a neck collar on for support. does anyone have any recommendations on pain relief which doesnt involve medication?
many thanks.

2007-03-23 02:38:23 · 5 answers · asked by heavenleigh_xx 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been taking mixed martial arts for some time now and I recently added jump rope to my regiment. As soon as I started, my right shin started to hurt. It stills hurt after a couple of days. Can I find relief or solution as to why?

2007-03-23 02:04:35 · 1 answers · asked by D 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have never heard of anybody
dying of salt poisoning,

2007-03-23 01:59:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

If not, what work out is good for sciatica?

2007-03-23 01:57:35 · 3 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 4 in Pain & Pain Management

After sports, usually cardio i.e. running and soccer, I occasionally get flashing lights before me eyes (aura) followed by intense migraine headaches. The migraine lasts for approx 4 hours each time.

2007-03-23 01:56:10 · 9 answers · asked by Mike-sheff 1 in Pain & Pain Management

or my doctor?

2007-03-23 01:50:11 · 3 answers · asked by cutiepie81289 7 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been suffering with an extremly bad back for the last 9 weeks. My Dr had been treating it as acute muscle spasm for 7 weeks but now fears I have a prolapsed disc (also pins, needles and numbness in my leg all the way down to my toes) He wants me to have a MRI scan and physiotherapy but could take at least 12 weeks to be seen.
I can't stand the pain and discomfort any more so am thinking of seeing a chiropractor, Has anyone had any experience of them and more importantly do they help.
Thanks.

2007-03-23 01:48:00 · 9 answers · asked by siany 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi folks. My kids have been sick for about 2 weeks now which has led to many nights jammed onto the sofa with the little ones.. Well about a week ago I developed that "crick in the neck" and my right upper body is in extreme pain.. jabbing, aching.. ouch.. can anyone give me idea as to if this may be a strain, sprain or what? Also whats the best way to treat it.. thank you. Cant wait to sleep in my bed agian!!! heheh

2007-03-23 01:08:03 · 3 answers · asked by ANGELA29 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I cannot tolerate meds very well so I am wondering, does anyone have any home remedies I can try? I tried the warm milk and "sleep time tea" but to no avail! PLEASE! I can't stand feeling so so so LOW....

2007-03-23 00:55:00 · 2 answers · asked by MaHaa 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-23 00:40:31 · 14 answers · asked by cambo1973 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-23 00:17:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I find that on days when I'm mad busy and I can't always squeeze in proper meals, I tend to pee a lot more. Very dilute, varying amounts. It's always been like this. It's not an illness or symptoms - and is not worrying me, I've just always wondered...anyone else find this?

2007-03-23 00:13:03 · 3 answers · asked by Higlet 3 in Other - General Health Care

It doesn't have to be legal or on perscription.
I just want to know what the strongest most effective painkiller is.

2007-03-22 23:25:01 · 25 answers · asked by Rainbow-Taster 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i did something really bad to my arm it wont move about 2 minutes ago (im typing with 1 hand) i was moved a tv for parents and slipped but kept the tv up (mom didnt tell me she moped the kitcken then i felt this sudden realease and now 1 arm is longer then the other and i cant move the suddenly larger one i think its a dislocated shoulder because 1 is higher then the other and they tell me to quit whinning but i can like almost see the damn socket for the arm

2007-03-22 23:19:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

my mum has carpel tunnel syndrome,she has had injections to help it but they never worked so they booked her in for an operation on it.she then also developed a lump on her ankel that the said was a ganglian and they would need to cut it out so they will combine both operations into one.they told her they will keep her awake through this as she has brital ashma,enphysemia and that putting her asleep could cause a servere ashma attack,she went for the operation this morning and they have now said that they aint sure if it really is a ganglian and need to do a biopsy instead.they are also now going to put her to sleep.it really worried me now.what if something goes wrong,,,you hear how crap hospitals are now and can never put your trust in them

2007-03-22 23:19:11 · 3 answers · asked by sammydeea 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I had laser eye surgery about 10 years ago. All has been great but lately my one ye seems to be getting weaker and it is starting to get worse.

Three questions:

1. Does anyone know whether it is safe to have laser eye surgery twice?

3.Should I should go to an optomotrist before a laser eye clinic.

2. Can anyway recommend a laser clinic in London and a good optomotrist?

Cheers in advance.

:Adam:
www.kutcomm.com

2007-03-22 22:52:04 · 11 answers · asked by adam f 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have a poddle that had an ear infection, thx to yahoo answers i resolved the problem. Unfortunatly ware he was seen for the ear infection they left a peace of cotton w/ solution inside his ear so it would soak. And ware instructed to remove it when we got home unfortunatly when I looked for the peace of cotton
it was no ware to be found. I am afraid the it's gotten in deeper. Does anyone know if this could couse a serious injury to my dog.

2007-03-22 22:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by salslns 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I ROLLED MY ANKLE TODAY AT SCHOOL AND ITS SORE AND I NEED IT TOMORROW ,THERES SO SWELLING BUT I CANT WALK WITHOUT ANY PAIN

2007-03-22 22:22:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I sprained both my ankles 3 months ago. I was running and don't know how it happened but I didnt feel any pain, they just became swollen after a few hours. I went to the doctor, he said it's a slight sprain and told me that it would recover in about 2 weeks. After 3 weeks, it has not recovered, I went back to the doctor, he thought I had arthritis but the blood test came back negative so I'm fine. He gave me MC for a month to so that I would be excused for physical exercise in school. But it's been 3 months since and my ankles are still swollen! They look fine when I wake up in the morning but become swollen after a while even when I didn't walk around at all. It gets more swollen when I remove the compression guards to take a bath and the under-side of my feet would ache. I've rested and been a couch potato all this time but my ankles don't seem to heal! I've tried everything from ice packs and all kinds of cream to light exercise but nothing seems to working! Can someone help me?

2007-03-22 22:21:53 · 3 answers · asked by ispakles 3 in Injuries

rid of the pain I will take "FORTWIN" Injuction regularlly. Does it harm's in the long run.

2007-03-22 22:19:26 · 2 answers · asked by Chandrashekar N 1 in First Aid

I believe I have a fever blister coming up on my lip. It is swollen, red and looks blistery. I have been keeping Carmex on it so far. I have been searching through here and have read several Q&A on fever blisters. My question is...some of the answers say keep it dry while others say put ointments on it, which is better?

2007-03-22 21:58:39 · 1 answers · asked by Ann 5 in First Aid

I'm telling you people the pain is crazy!....
I don't have time to wait in no doctors office for hours so I need something quick... already I have taken a box full of throat drops that didn't work, I have sprayed a bottle full of throat spray, that didn't work.... I don't know what to do...

2007-03-22 21:27:54 · 9 answers · asked by La'Grange 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I must be immuned to it or something. I have the worst panick attacks, I'll take like five at a time and I"m still worrying and can function just fine. its so annoying. any suggestions?

2007-03-22 21:05:04 · 2 answers · asked by princess1226 4 in Pain & Pain Management

eva since i got fired from my job last week, nothins been the same. i had problems w a sleep schedule before, but not like dis. last week wasnt that bad. i would stay up online till bout 4am, than go on a phone chatline before sleep at around 5am. usually i can get up at 11am, and go thru da day fine. there is no set time i sleep, n my schedule changes daily. i went w a group on the greyhound to DC past weekend, n got 2hrs sleep on the way, n i slept all day sunday, gettin up at around 5pm. i stayed up till 4am, than went to bed n got up at 11 n got to my class on time(tuesday)...basically i sleep from 5/6am, gettin up at 5/6pm...sleepin most of the time! im always tired when awake too. i kno i got stuff to get done, but how do i motivate myself to manage my time better? how do i build inside myself a normal timer/schedule. whats da best way to split up my time? i do, require 9-10hrs asleep, minimum. i feel sick if i get any less. and i get headaches when i wake up too early in AM....

2007-03-22 21:02:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had an infection in my tooth, the dentist couldn't do a root canal cuz it was so bad. so he cleaned the tooth out and injected an anti biotic into it ( that hurt sooooo bad ) then later that night when I didn't think it could get worse it did. I was taking lortab after lortab, I eventually had to go to the emergency room it was so horrible. they gave me a shot of morphine in my butt oh the relief

2007-03-22 21:01:14 · 16 answers · asked by princess1226 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Anything that I should be conserned with? Im takin it for a surgery. Should I deffinetly feel the effects of it?

2007-03-22 20:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by user89 1 in Pain & Pain Management