General Health Care - March 2007

I've had this really bad stomach ache all day. I got it right after eating Taco Johns and it wont go away. I've tried everything. I took a nap and when I woke up it felt better for about 5 minutes then it started to hurt again. Any suggestions on what to do?

2007-03-21 18:42:17 · 3 answers · asked by Keyleigh 2 in Pain & Pain Management

evertime my mom lays down she says she cant get up because she gets dizzy when she gets up. she couldnt get up this morning because evertime she put her head up she said the room was literaly spining and she would just fall back!!!!!!!

shes ok when shes up and gets it all together, but its still scary.
wats goin on?????
shes too stubborn to go to a hospital. shes like its ok, but i think sumthings wrong.

i think its because shes stressed. is it because shes really stressed or exhausted from work???? shes a dentist.

2007-03-21 18:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by j 1 in Other - General Health Care

i have fair skin and I bruise very easy. Sometimes i dont even know what I hit to get the bruise. I have already had a full phsical and blood work and all is normal. does anyone know of a way to help bruies heal faster they mine do??

2007-03-21 18:26:34 · 11 answers · asked by shelly92555 4 in Injuries

Need pain relief until I can get to the doctor tomorrow. HELP!!!

2007-03-21 18:25:53 · 9 answers · asked by All This and Brains Too! 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Is this normal? What causes it?

Thanks.

2007-03-21 18:21:44 · 5 answers · asked by abbas_n_chantel 2 in Other - General Health Care

I've heard people say it's bad to rub your eyes. Obviously I understand it would be bad if you had something dangerous like a chemical in your eyes. But is it bad otherwise, if you're eye just itched or you were sleepy? If so what damage does it do?

2007-03-21 18:13:32 · 4 answers · asked by imaqtpai 1 in Other - General Health Care

My back was injured at work. i filed for workmans comp and currently going thruogh treatment. its been close to three years. I saw my att's dr. and my Ins. Dr. does any one know whats next? i have no operations or injections. Im 21 still randomly injured.

Can any1 tell me a possible settlment amout?

2007-03-21 18:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by e999144 1 in Injuries

2007-03-21 18:08:26 · 3 answers · asked by deedee 2 in Other - General Health Care

I need the best mace I can find. Any suggestions for brands?

2007-03-21 17:57:15 · 5 answers · asked by Black Cherry 2 in First Aid

If I eat the cotton from the pill bottle, I wont dye, right?

2007-03-21 17:56:34 · 6 answers · asked by blondepiaga 1 in First Aid

Hi, I have been under huge torment for the past 6 months, due to the phlegm in throat. Personally, I love to sing, and this has been affecting me ever since then.
Even though I take pills and find ways to cure it, there is still a min. amount of phlgem exising.
I tried to cough, but it had became more serious.
Its not as if I have a whole chunk of phlegm inside my throat, Its only a mininum amount, but its already to the extent of not enabling me to sing high pitch notes..
Imagine your interest being killed for 6 months, and still counting!
Anyone know of any good solution to clear away the leftover phlegm? Any answer will be appreciated, but no offensive lang, please! I am serious. =) Thanks!

2007-03-21 17:55:37 · 10 answers · asked by Vampiregirl 2 in Other - General Health Care

Why do those occur? I hear bcz of dehydration, non-streching.. I don't know!

Oh, and hey, maybe if you know a method to get rid of them, I'd appreciate that too!

Thanks.

2007-03-21 17:39:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Long story short: My friend was in a HORRIBLE car accident and ended up in ICU. He went into emergency surgery where they had to open his skull to releave pressure on the brain. He is responsive, talking and seems normal (which i see as good signs). How is the survival rate on this procedure?

This accident happend last night, and his 3 year old son was in the car as well. His son is in a coma and on a breathing machine. The doctor says his son might have brain damage, is this true? How possible is it he will be brain damaged for life?

I would appreciate all RESPECTFUL answers because I'm very upset over this. I need real answers, I am concerned and want to understand what is going on. ALSO, please keep these two in your thoughts and prayers because they need it! Thanks in advance =)

2007-03-21 17:31:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I think I have a pulled muscle in the lower right quadrant of my stomach. It's not my appendix because it's not a constant pain, it'll come when I sit the wrong way or twist. What relieves it usually is laying on my stomach in bed for a few minutes. What can I do to have this go away so that I don't have to ever worry about it again? The pain can get intense at times. How can I mend this pulled muscle.....or is it a nerve? Answers are greatly appreciated.

2007-03-21 17:24:59 · 5 answers · asked by A... 4 in Pain & Pain Management

smoking the same cig or drinking can the salva help pass it to the next person

2007-03-21 17:23:53 · 3 answers · asked by lea 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-21 17:13:45 · 7 answers · asked by m t 1 in Injuries

I recently had a shoulder fracture and have been under treatment. I need a second opinion on my shoulderr condition.

2007-03-21 16:59:29 · 1 answers · asked by V 1 in Injuries

2007-03-21 16:50:23 · 8 answers · asked by Boo 1 in Injuries

Is there any medical students here that have heard of this syndrome in your studies? If so what do you know about it?

2007-03-21 16:40:15 · 2 answers · asked by jrealitytv 6 in Pain & Pain Management

Eye am alergic to alcohol and eye take asprins for now
is there another way to stop the pain?

2007-03-21 16:30:57 · 3 answers · asked by charlaxhice 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Are these 2 often mistaked by doctors?

2007-03-21 16:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by Ladyiowa 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a strange pain in my shin. It feels bruised, but it's not, and I don't reember injuring it. It hurts a little bit to walk, and when pushed on is painful.

What is this, and how can I heal it?

2007-03-21 16:25:59 · 3 answers · asked by Scott 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My son, who is 10 months, has always has an accumulation of yellow puss on his left eye. I was told it was a plugged tear duct and it would heal on it's own by 9 months(from the dr). I also heard that if it didn't he'd need surgery!?(i'm scared to take him back to the dr, thinking he might need it) I'm just wondering if there is anything less invasive that I could try. It bothers him and me, i'm always wiping his eye.

2007-03-21 16:19:27 · 3 answers · asked by TPAY 3 in Other - General Health Care

Firm pillows also give me a neck ache.

2007-03-21 16:10:52 · 7 answers · asked by packer 2 in Pain & Pain Management

this person spilled gasoline on his pants 2 days ago and couldnt wash it off for over a half of a hour. he cant feel anything anymore. it did something to him. it burned real bad he said. he's numb down there now. question; will a person ever recover after something like that? he's a young guy and is worried feeling down there will never return....

2007-03-21 16:10:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I went to the doctor and have sciatica for aprox. 3 months ...My legs & feet hurt worse than my back..but I have arm pain also...is arm pain sciatica also?

2007-03-21 15:54:24 · 8 answers · asked by Ladyiowa 2 in Pain & Pain Management

guess this is more a vent then anything, but will explain the situation and ask if I handled this right(which I think I did). Thanking you in adavnace for your feedback.
A month ago I injured my knee, did some serious damage according o MRI(and feeling) and was referred to a Ortho Sur. in my area. I have had visits, the 1st resulting in PT for awhile. Great! Anything to avoid surgery! I was prescribed at the first appoint. pain meds., took them as the PHARMACIST said(which was every 12 hours or as PRN) so I did take 3 in 24 hrs(after waking in the middle of the night in pain every night)
So I was getting close to running out, it was last Friday I asked for something else for that coming MON. when I was going to be out. Told the staff would contact DR. & call me back..no call, so I went in after PT to inquire..and got humiliated by 2 staff members on the amount I had taken, and then told the DR. could prescrib. something else after they talk to him and call me. NO CALL 5 days later

2007-03-21 15:51:35 · 6 answers · asked by R & R 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I know the wives tale that says popping joints causes arthritis, but I wonder if it wasn't just made up by people who didn't like the sound of it. Is there any proof that popping joins has any positive or negative long term effects?

2007-03-21 15:46:15 · 8 answers · asked by radio_flyer_04 2 in Injuries

2007-03-21 15:39:42 · 25 answers · asked by jbro13 1 in First Aid

I fell of my bike yesterday and grazed up my hands pretty bad,
I wiped the area clean with alcohol and pulled out all the gravel, and then got some gauze & bandage tape and have taped up my hands, and then re-applied clean gauze and tape this morning, they hurt quiet a bit and the skin looked pruny from being taped, should I let them breathe a bit or keep them taped till they heal?? (the pressure of the tape stops the grazes hurting so much) any adivce would be much appreciated :) thanks

2007-03-21 15:30:19 · 7 answers · asked by channille 3 in Injuries