General Health Care - March 2007

2007-03-20 04:13:47 · 3 answers · asked by Mike T 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I really like sleeping on my right side...its very comfortable to me, but my ear will really start to hurt and get sore so i have to turn over to my left. Its not an infection because its the skin outside. Basically the part of your ear all around the canal.

I mostly notice it when I wake up and pain starts to go away when I massage my ear.

Any clues?

2007-03-20 04:11:25 · 12 answers · asked by steven 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a grape size knot on my shin, it does'nt hurt, I'm just wondering what it is?????

2007-03-20 04:11:07 · 3 answers · asked by Kim S 1 in Injuries

2007-03-20 04:01:47 · 4 answers · asked by sebre 2 in Other - General Health Care

i have for like a week now.. it sucks because i had to sing for a concert and solo ensamble..but anyways.
will my cold go away soon if i take mucinex and drink a lot of water and orange juice and get lots of rest?
i've missed two day of school now so is there anything better to do?

2007-03-20 03:56:56 · 3 answers · asked by haimynameisLiLLY 2 in Other - General Health Care

had a motorcycle accident last April - fractured wrist/leg/etc....developed premature arthritis from muscle tissue healing around fractures from accident and impact to body - my body has been working overtime using other parts to compensate for disabled parts - diagnoised with 40% loss of function in hand/wrist, since then, pain has been unbearable at times. Working with docs on pain meds - now on Naproxen twice a day and Percocet twice a day - it's working, but personally i'm concerned because it's the only way to function - would this be considered an addiction???? or a lifelong pain management step in a better direction. Without any meds, I can't move, stiff, sore, cry in pain - I'm 38 yrs old, was extremely active before the accident, work full time, one daughter, one husband, 3 acres of land to care for - full time all around care giver. Any suggestions or alternatives? or stick to what works for now????

2007-03-20 03:53:05 · 6 answers · asked by mscarlybobarlysmom 3 in Pain & Pain Management

im only 23 but have id say a group of about 50 grey hairs on the left side of my part. ive had terrible headaches on just this side of my head, could these 2 things be related?

2007-03-20 03:37:28 · 6 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Other - General Health Care

I'm a recent LASIK surgery recipient and want the best protection possible in the sun.

2007-03-20 03:33:22 · 4 answers · asked by oxypbear98 4 in Other - General Health Care

Hey, i was recently told by a doctor that i have planter fasciitis! Ive started this ultresound treatment and am iceing and stretching! Can anyone tell me if the ultrasound treatment is successful? Thanx. . .;-)

2007-03-20 03:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by Kangarooney 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Hey, i was recently told by a doctor that i have planter fasciitis! Ive started this ultresound treatment and am iceing and stretching! Can anyone tell me if the ultrasound treatment is successful? Thanx. . .;-)

2007-03-20 03:14:53 · 6 answers · asked by Kangarooney 2 in Pain & Pain Management

A tan makes me feel & look better somehow. Doctors warn against them for health reasons and to reduce skins aging. Still a tan makes me feel good. What do you think about tanning?

2007-03-20 03:11:59 · 46 answers · asked by Stormy 3 in Other - General Health Care

Fibromyalgia is an unknown muscle disorder. You feel like you have the flu all the time and your body muscles aches, in various places at different times. My legs always ache badly. Just wondering how other Fibro sufferers do to help relieve the pain? Thanks.

2007-03-20 03:10:26 · 8 answers · asked by HEATHER G 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had it for the past 12 hours. I have a headache to go with it. Once the neck feels better I know the headache will go away.

2007-03-20 03:04:15 · 6 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Pain & Pain Management

Right i know i should probably go to the drs, but hate to waste thier and even worse if i am diagnosed with wind!!

Anyway since last night have had really sore stomach (right lower quadrant), managed to do a wee stool last night, but thats been it, anyway the pain was so bad again through the night that i had to get up and try to go again. The pain is now still so sore, cant even fart never mind anything else, even passing urine is hurting like pressure being put on !!! Any ideas?

2007-03-20 03:00:17 · 2 answers · asked by helen 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I am considered obese and am due to undergo knee replacement surgery soon. I've had a bad experience with anesthetic during a hip replacement in the past and I'm terrified something will go wrong this time.

2007-03-20 02:56:13 · 9 answers · asked by VALERIE H 1 in Other - General Health Care

I HAVE A LUMP ON MY JAW LINE.NO TEETH PAIN OR ANY THING LIKE THAT.VERY SWELLING AND IT HURT TO LEAN FORWARDSWITH MY FACE AND HURT TO TOUCH.

2007-03-20 02:46:26 · 3 answers · asked by hellomotomama 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have neurofibromatosis type 1 and many tumours on my nerve endings that cause a lot of pain. Any advice on how to minimise the pain as my medication no longer helps.

2007-03-20 02:42:41 · 3 answers · asked by Tyanna-Daisy 5 in Pain & Pain Management

for tramadol abuse in particular? and any other people on or have been on methadone program? I would like the doctors to have control over my dosage so i don't overdose at home with tramal or oxy contin and so i dont have to go stuffing around for it. thanks

2007-03-20 02:42:24 · 7 answers · asked by nightdreamer 3 in Pain & Pain Management

What should I do? My toenail has a slight tear in it and I do not want to clip it, becasue it will be too short. Does nail glue or any other product work? Any tips?

2007-03-20 02:30:55 · 9 answers · asked by jrhod263 3 in Injuries

2007-03-20 02:28:36 · 11 answers · asked by paul 1 in Injuries

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 02:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by S.H.I.E.L.D. 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I and my daughter both have the problem of ingrown nails. My daughter is just 2 yrs old, anyone pls tell me how to cut the nails,(is there any procedure or shape to cut it ?), so that we could avoid the recurring of ingrown nails.Pls answer.

2007-03-20 02:21:16 · 10 answers · asked by whyme.. 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-20 02:03:06 · 8 answers · asked by t.j 1 in First Aid

My husband suffered a back injury when his seat back broke while driving a big-rig. The worker's comp company is denying the claim because the onset of back pain was not immediate. However, his doctor has stated that this type of injury usually does not result in immediate pain but progresses with time. I am looking for any articles that discuss this situation so that we can present them to the WC Hearing Judge. Is there anyone out there with medical training that could point me to some articles?

2007-03-20 01:44:12 · 1 answers · asked by Toni G 2 in Injuries

2007-03-20 01:33:52 · 7 answers · asked by Gary C 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi everyone i recently 1 week ago sprained my ankle ive just got of the crutches and i was wondering if anyone knew some good rehab exercises so i can get back to running training asap?

2007-03-20 00:50:04 · 6 answers · asked by seamus h 2 in Injuries

im 13 and i drink starbucks at least twice a day cause i live near one. i don't have controlling parents so i don't have a bed time. right now it's about 4 in the morning and tomorrow there's school which starts at 7:50. i've been doing this morning sleep for a month now and im getting used to it. and you see im still on the comp cause i just finished my homework. i don't eat breakfast cause i don't have time to cause i have to rush to school in the morning. and i don't eat lunch at school cause im a loner and i don't have people to sit with so yeah. is this damaging to my health? is my life a mess?

2007-03-20 00:04:54 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I injured my wrist after falling on it last year as I fell I heard and felt a pop and I had a lump on the bottom of my wrist just under my thumb - the doctor says that soft tissue and cartilage has popped out from between the bones and that nothing can be done about it. It still causes me pain from time to time it pops when my wrist bends and I get pain shooting up to my elbow but my GP said nothing can be done about now as I am only 19 is this true?

2007-03-20 00:01:09 · 4 answers · asked by Rebecca R 1 in Injuries

Quit on New Years Day. Doing very well. but on Friday night I smoked (whilst out) and again on Saturday night. Was smoke free Sunday and yesterday (during the day, whilst at work) I had three!! This morning I have had two..... I dont know what to do! I dont want to start again... but im scared that stopping again will be like going back to Day 1. And its so hard!!! Do I just put it behind me and get back on the patches and just pretend it never happened... will it be like Day 1?! Has it cancelled out my good work for 3+ months?! Please help..?

2007-03-19 23:59:42 · 11 answers · asked by Sophie W 2 in Other - General Health Care

I used expdiameds.com before but it seems there site isnt up anymore. there i could consult with a doctor and buy my pain meds. anyone know any sites they can advise that you have used without getting ripped off!!!!! that wont cost a fortune

2007-03-19 23:32:18 · 2 answers · asked by hottttmomma4 2 in Pain & Pain Management