General Health Care - March 2007

I've either got the flu or something very similar and have no appetite to eat at all. I'm pretty dehydrated and would rather drink milk than anything else, but thought I remember hearing it's bad for you while sick. Is that true? Thanks...

2007-03-16 14:25:36 · 15 answers · asked by Grace1228 3 in Other - General Health Care

I had blood drawn three days ago to check for a specific bacteria (stomach related). I don't have insurance and paid up front for the test, $37. I recieved a letter today saying "your lab results required further testing...the additional lab charge has been added to your account". Attached is a bill for $37. There is no additional explanation. I really don't think I should be required to pay twice for the test. It isn't my fault an additional test was required. Of course, I don't know who's fault it is, but why am I paying for it? What do you think? What would you do?

2007-03-16 14:19:19 · 5 answers · asked by Maggie 6 in Other - General Health Care

sorry for the spelling ........... due to pressure sores with hoisting slings .seams on my trousers cause more pressure on my skin

2007-03-16 14:14:48 · 2 answers · asked by fiona b 1 in Injuries

i fell and sprained my ankle twice within one month, it hurts like hell, no bones are broken, i ice and elevate it, is there something else i can do, eat, drink so it heals faster? doc says it might take up to 4 months to heal completly.. HELP! (i'm using crutches)

2007-03-16 14:09:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-03-16 13:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by VICTORIA L 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I am wondering if anyone who has or has had pain from gallstones or gallbladder problem, was the pain always worse in the late afternoon or evening?? thanks also what helped your pain if anything

2007-03-16 13:30:59 · 5 answers · asked by roxy 3 in Pain & Pain Management

when you were glasses and you get those purple marks by the top of your nose near nore eye what is that and how can you make the skin the normal color.

2007-03-16 13:24:41 · 3 answers · asked by jeter 5 in Other - General Health Care

over the last year, I have had a side pain under my left ribs that seem to be getting worse. I did have a car accident that affected my left ribs (movable ribs now) which turned nothing up on the x ray. now my ribs and the area below are hurting every day and its uncomfortable to move. what could it be? what organ is under the ribs on the left side.

2007-03-16 13:13:46 · 5 answers · asked by princess 1 in Pain & Pain Management

watery eyes
runny nose
congested
sneezing

need something that would help.

2007-03-16 13:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i've been coughing since last thursday because i had a sorethoat. it doesnt feel like i have it anymore. i took some medicine and it isnt taking effect. today, i started coughing really bad and now my heart hurts from coughing

2007-03-16 13:04:39 · 6 answers · asked by Blood 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my whole body when i wake up feels very sore and i cant move..then durin the day it gets a lil better...the parts that hurt are my arms..legss..stomach..sumtimes chest.. i do have very bad anxiety. and i believe it may be that...its been hurtin i noticed since my friend passed away in january.. what can it be...my doctor did a sonogram of my heart..stomach..the organs and came back normal..i also noticed it dont hurt when i am drinkin alcohol.,,, can any1 helppp??

2007-03-16 12:53:36 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan S 1 in Pain & Pain Management

please help and give a medic info

2007-03-16 12:49:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I'm 17 year old male and I have problems with my hands, they are always cold sometimes they even look purple? This has been going on for a while. My hands are especially cold in winter even if I'm in the house the whole day. Not enough Iron in my blood or something? One of my friends said I should consider going to the doctor? Also my wrist on my left hand hurts everyone once and a while and I can't bend my wrist very far when this happens. Pain soon goes away in a day or two but I have no idea what causes it in the first place?

I have long arms (if that helps with anything) (height 6 ft) (weight 163lb)

2007-03-16 12:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have terrible eye vision and im 20 years old. my glasses are thicker than a two nickle stack together. is it possible for me to get laser eye surgery still. my vision is really bad.

2007-03-16 12:40:12 · 11 answers · asked by Jay F 1 in Injuries

I have been having a knee pain lately, I'll be going to the doctor soon so don't just say "go to the doctor." Only answer if you have an idea of what this may be. It hurts very mildly when walking and does not hurt at all when sitting, but when my leg is bent in one place for too long it starts aching so bad I have to move my leg in order for the pain to stop. Many nights I wake up due to the pain. It's mainly focused on my right knee towards the left side. What could be causing this intense pain? Like I said, it only hurts the worst when my knee is bent inward for too long.

2007-03-16 12:38:27 · 5 answers · asked by kcdude 5 in Pain & Pain Management

i play tennis, netball and sometimes go running and im 15 and tiny bit overweight, but when i play netball for awhile my left knee (sometimes right the odd time) is really sore just below the knee cap and around it.

What can i do before/after to make it better... i really want to keep on playing netball but it gets so sore!
thanks

2007-03-16 12:34:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anna 2 in Injuries

2007-03-16 12:33:02 · 10 answers · asked by littleoldman99 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-16 12:32:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-16 12:22:54 · 4 answers · asked by querosermagra 1 in Other - General Health Care

i just want to know if its a good career to jump into or not

2007-03-16 12:17:59 · 2 answers · asked by roberto m 1 in Injuries

i have ingrown toenail i really dont wanna go to the hospital or doctor to get it removed. Does anyone have home remedies plz i am in pain!!!

2007-03-16 11:57:09 · 11 answers · asked by javabean 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I broke my tibia on Feb. 2nd. It was about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below my knee. The hospital inserted a steel rod and secured it with heavy screws in my knee and ankle (no cast). I can bear weight slightly, but I don't mess around on that count and don't bear weight on it

2007-03-16 11:45:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

my legs cramp and go to sleep due to having to sit for long times due to work and it hurts like heck when they cramp and wake up i want to cry it hurts so bad!!!!help ;( ochhhhh

2007-03-16 11:45:33 · 5 answers · asked by southernspring2010 2 in Other - General Health Care

Every once in a while when I get cold my fingers and toes have been turning white, and start to feel like they've "fallen asleep". Do you have any idea why this is and how the problem can be resolved?

2007-03-16 11:23:13 · 10 answers · asked by theonlyexception 4 in Other - General Health Care

Hey, I have recently been smoking more than I should... Basically from 1 to 2 smokes per week socially to 5 to 6 a day now. I now have pain in the right side of my throat (feels like its on the right tonsil) Is this just from smoking or could it be worse?

2007-03-16 11:17:03 · 4 answers · asked by Nick 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Can a doctor or a nurse help answer this question.

2007-03-16 11:16:46 · 14 answers · asked by BJ J 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-16 11:12:33 · 7 answers · asked by Tonka27 1 in Injuries

My dad has problems with his knees, and I have it in my right knee, and so does one of my brothers and my sister..

It really really hurts when it locks and I created a sort of mental block or something so that I couldn't walk on it properly for months .. And just recently I've started imagining it locking and it makes me really uncomfortable.

Does anyone have any idea what's up with my knee ... It makes me uncomfortable typing this even. I have to sort of grab my knee for a few seconds.

I really want to know what my problem is called and if there's anyway of acting normal again. Please help :D

2007-03-16 11:10:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

They are painful & unnecessary...

2007-03-16 11:05:39 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

2007-03-16 10:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management