General Health Care - March 2007

I got a new super comfy couch 3 weeks ago and a few times now I fell asleep on it. The following mornings, I had some neck pains (limited neck movement) for 3 to 4 days afterwards.
...but now, I still have this slight back pain that hasn't really gone away since day 1 of getting the new couch and falling asleep on it. I didn't feel any pain when moved some boxes this weekend, but I can feel the slight back pain when I'm laying on the couch or sitting in a chair. My neck pains have diminished 90% now, but I can feel some pain in the neck when I fully turn my head. I think the neck pains have something to do with the back pains. I really don't want to spend $$ if I don't have to just to get a referral from a doctor.

2007-03-20 07:50:30 · 4 answers · asked by 33ea 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-20 07:45:47 · 5 answers · asked by bigboy55305 1 in Injuries

I recently (last saturday) fell skateboarding and practically dove into the cement. I landed directly on my forearm (close to my elbow) and it hurt alot. I have fractured bones before and this seemed close to it. the area of my forearm right below my elbow started sweilling up and turned red and it hurt to touch, even in the lightest way such as resting it on a arm of a chair. over the past couple days the swelling has stopped but it still seems a little bigger then average and the pain has decreased but my arm is still as fragile as it was right after i landed on it and also now i have a dark blue bruise covering a large area of my lower arm. Also if it is important, some areas of where i hurt it went numb and is still slightly numb like theres something wrong with the nerves or something. I was wondering just what i have doen to my arm if there are any doctors on here i would appreciate the info they can give me

2007-03-20 07:42:53 · 8 answers · asked by Taigawithapen 3 in Injuries

I'm 49 and had a car accident I had spinal fusion L4/S1 early Jan but have had increased pain for 3 weeks ,my consultant has xrays from last week and is quite happy with progress ,but said I was to do nothing for two more months. I have metalwork inserted and also had disc decompression as some nerves were pinched ,I would like info of anyone who has had similar op to give me an idea on the recovery time and mobility I can expect , we all recover differently I know, but to talk to someone who has been through the same would be good and ease the boredom of pottering about!!

2007-03-20 07:41:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have had this for about 1-1/2 wks, weather I eat or not. I also have diarehha with this, what could be causing this to last to so, and any ideas on what it means?

2007-03-20 07:13:06 · 5 answers · asked by Hi 3 in Pain & Pain Management

(ok so this is like my 1st question so any answers are great!!!!!)
So in P.E today we were playing tennis and we were playing as doubles.the person i was put with went to hit the ball at the same time as i did and that person missed the ball ad brought the raquest straight down onto my hand.
Now it really hurts to move it and it has swelled up.So what do you people think is it bruised or broken etc.?

2007-03-20 07:12:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

It comes and goes in waves, lasting about two hours. It is piercing, throbbing and I have other sharp stabbing pains in my forehead and back of my eye at times that last seconds. Can anyone help?

2007-03-20 07:03:41 · 3 answers · asked by Nicky T 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I got my ear pierced when i was younger and have'nt worn it in like five or six years...anyways...now i have like a ball if skin in my ear...it just feels like a little bead is in my ear lobe??? anybody else have this or know what it is?

2007-03-20 06:51:46 · 12 answers · asked by tiipotter 2 in First Aid

Hi is in the hospital now and they want to operate tomorrow. I don't have the money, insurance will cover $500, so I'll be responsible for $1300. I don't want to sent him back to a shelter. Please help.

2007-03-20 06:51:06 · 2 answers · asked by Skater 2 in Injuries

After suddenly getting sever sciatica earlier this year (I am now semi recovered),i was refered to a physiothrapist who told me i had a subtly misaligned pelvis, she has been giving me excercies, today after my session my misaligned pelvis was visibly sockingly wonky. (My left leg is aroung 8cm higher than my right), just a few weeks previously it was more subtle, now she has refered me to a specialist.

What can they do to correct a misaligned pelivs, besides excercises, as they just don't seem to be doing anything, in fact making it worse.

2007-03-20 06:46:57 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Bekka ♥ 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been struggling with back pain for a long time, I've been reading up on ways to relieve it and I read somewhere that a cane might help. I don't care about how it would look but does anyone think it's possible that a cane might help? I thought canes were only for leg/foot injuries. I have this decorative cane that I've been walking with around the house and it does help a little, it kind releaves the stress on my back but I realize that if I do walk with a cane I need a proper one, I was just kind of test driving it lol. So does anyone think a cane for back pain might be beneficial?

2007-03-20 06:44:54 · 6 answers · asked by S.H.I.E.L.D. 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-20 06:35:36 · 10 answers · asked by scotty 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have taken a allergy pill and a 800mg Mortin. I want to stop my headache before it turns into a migraine. I can feel it coming on...any tips or suggestions would be great. Thanks.

2007-03-20 06:27:52 · 13 answers · asked by ♥just me♥ 5 in Pain & Pain Management

in p.e today we were playnig badminton doubles and the person i was paired with went for the shot the same time as me and missed the shutlecock and instead whacked my wrist with the raquet.my wrist has swollen up and it hurts to move it any ideas on what i have done?

2007-03-20 06:21:55 · 4 answers · asked by summerbaberock 1 in Injuries

2007-03-20 06:09:55 · 8 answers · asked by jersiemommy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-20 05:56:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I'm 16 and I have scoliosis. My spine is curved AND twisted so my ribs are kinked and one of my sides dips in alot more than the other. Is there any exercises I can do to make the other side dip in too?

2007-03-20 05:54:12 · 7 answers · asked by grlnxtdr_544 1 in Injuries

I had car accident yesterday and i was in the passenger seat. The car behind us hit our car, which makes our car hit the front car. I hit my head to the head rest really hard. I don't feel anything except when i turn my head to the back of the shoulder. Also when i went to sleep last night, I feel some tension on my neck everytime i make a movement. should i see a doctor about this?

2007-03-20 05:53:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

even when I sit at my desk for long periods of time, i will stand up and start walking and my right foot feels like it is sprained, but when I walk on it more the pain subsides. What could it be?

2007-03-20 05:48:17 · 8 answers · asked by Reese G 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've heard you can get addicted to going to the chiropractor. If your chiropractor constantly adjusts your back (say twice a month) into alignment does it in a sense loosen your back up to the point where now your back is always going out of alignment with physical activity that might not have misaligned it otherwise. I got whiplash about 2 years ago (car accident)and want to stop going to my chiropractor but the neck pain seems to return in a few months when I stop going.

2007-03-20 05:12:58 · 5 answers · asked by Marcus 1 in Injuries

I vomit.... my eyes swell shut at times... the light almost blinds me... and sound makes my head feel like it's exploding.... The only medicine I found that works is Excedrine Migraine, however I need to "overdose" a few times a day for them to work. I'm affraid I'm causing damage to myself and would like to find something that could help or even prevent migraines!

2007-03-20 05:09:05 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Happens randomly. Episodes can occur multiple times in one day or one episode in several mths. It starts off and ends the same way each time. Doesn't matter what position I may be in, but if standing I have to sit or I'll "fall out". It has what I call phases 1, 2, and 3. Phase 1 is a feeling of being oveheated. Phase 2 is nausea and dizziness. Phase 3 is weakness and a feeling of pure exhaustion. Now.. Once phase 1 hits.. a few minutes passes and phase 2 starts. Now, Phase 1 and 2 are going on at the same time. A few minutes pass and phase 3 begins, but phase 2 is starting to disappear. Now phase 1 and 3 are going on. While 3 is getting started phase 1 goes away leaving me with phase 3 which lasts the longest.. up to 3 hrs at times.

After phases 1 and 2 are completely gone, but during phase 3... I am left feeling totally exhausted. It takes every ounce of strength to turn my head. ONce phase 3 passes... I am fine just like before the episode occurred... Can NE 1 help !!!!!!!

2007-03-20 05:08:33 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm so itchy!alover me!especilay under my left leg at the top!its al lbumpy!bug bites?what do u think it is?what is a cure?

2007-03-20 05:07:34 · 15 answers · asked by Electronic Geek 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I fell off my bike and cut my arm near my wrist. I really dont want to go to the doctors. The only person i can tell is my older sister who is 15 and i dont know how she will react. I have 3 carpender staples in my arm, they have been there for about a week. what should i do?

2007-03-20 04:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

since using it i have started to have leg cramps when in bed.Is it just coincident ,or are the two connected ,
never had cramp until now .any ideas?.thanks.

2007-03-20 04:50:40 · 8 answers · asked by gettinthere 1 in Pain & Pain Management

It hurts when I flex my wrist and also my thumb. Sometimes I can grasp things without pain but other times it is painful. It has been bothering me for some time now. Anyone had a similar experience? Does anyone know what it could be or what can help? I have been wearing a brace when I sleep.

2007-03-20 04:49:57 · 7 answers · asked by Rebekah B 3 in Pain & Pain Management

EX: Licking off a knife I'd just used to spread strawberry jam on a sandwich my hand started to fill up with red liquid. Knife was so sharp I didn't even feel it sliceing into toung.

2007-03-20 04:46:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My blood pressure is 120/85. Is that High? Do I need to call my doctor?

2007-03-20 04:39:02 · 10 answers · asked by ~LoveSpell~ 3 in Other - General Health Care

My 58-year-old mother was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She's having a very tough time and is just miserable. It particularly bad in the mornings (from what I've read, this is common). She often ends up crying from pain and frustration. It is leaving her crippled.

Her rheumatologist and doctors have prescribed a cocktail of medications, pain relievers, and steroids, but little seems to really help. I'm trying to persuade her to try acupuncture.

If anyone has any ideas, advice, personal experiences, or insight, it would be much appreciated.

2007-03-20 04:20:47 · 7 answers · asked by Nuala 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I have just been prescribed a two week course of Diclofenac for a problem knee.. however im not too sure what this is and what it will do... i thought it was just a painkiller, so wont the problem still be there when i finish the course?

2007-03-20 04:13:53 · 2 answers · asked by Donna 2 in Injuries