General Health Care - March 2007

My 3 year old broke her leg a month ago...the doctor said she would be in the cast for 4 weeks since little kids heal really quickly, monday we went to get it off and it hadnt healed as well as he had hoped. her leg was in a cast all the way up to her thigh with her knee bent and her foot pointed downward. Now he recasted it to a short cast and it is under her knee and her foot is flat he wants her in it for another 2 weeks. What would cause it to not heal as fast as expected? I thought this was really weird since it wasnt a complete fracture and there were no complications. Any ideas?

2007-03-28 07:58:45 · 3 answers · asked by G L 2 in Injuries

I have been running on the treadmill at the gym for the last few days....do you think that is why it hurts and pops when I walk? Is it serious? What can I do to alieve the pain?

2007-03-28 07:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My ears feel like they are stopped up, and I don't know if it is from taking Methodone. I have chronic pain that is why the Doc gave it to me. Also, my left knee (inside knee cap) has been hurtin with anything I do. This just started Sat. nite. I can't bend it too much or go up/down steps without sever pain. What could be the cause of this. I think I have some type of arthritis* because of all this pain. I am seeing a Long Term Pain Mangement Doctor for my right hip and had an injection this month (nerve blocker) in my lower back..grrr ..I am 45 and feel like I am falling to pieces.
Only serious answers please. I don't need any smart remarks from anyone. This is serious to me. Thank you, and GOD bless.

2007-03-28 07:54:22 · 2 answers · asked by Fairy Princess 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Seems everyone a expert these days. Vicodins-= addiction or abuse since everyone knows someone who could not handle it. For the responsible patients how do you deal with discirmination? Tell me about your worst experience

2007-03-28 07:52:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a small fracture (non-displaced) across the base of my pinky finger. The Dr said to wait 7 weeks(4 weeks splint, 3 weeks exercises) before playing hockey again. This seems a little extreme, and I'm guessing she has to give the worst case scenario. I've known lots of people who have played with these types of injuries after a few weeks. Is playing 3 weeks after this type of injury too soon? 4? Is there a good way to tell?

2007-03-28 07:50:48 · 2 answers · asked by Brian B 1 in Injuries

that he is taking hydrocodone? I told him they are in the same class of drugs but did not know if a drug test can tell the difference or if he will just test positive for opiates and n explain it away by showing the hydrocodone RX.

2007-03-28 07:50:39 · 7 answers · asked by lisagoesshopping 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Would it make it in their lungs? or where would it go? And would it die?

2007-03-28 07:49:52 · 3 answers · asked by ~~~Tracy~~~ 2 in First Aid

I got a Tetness shot like a year ago and ever since i got it , every time i touch my arm otr put preasure on it it kills like it really huet i dont know why and my docter dosnt eather! any ideas>? thanks

2007-03-28 07:45:38 · 5 answers · asked by angela m 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a mild case of it. Not sure what's causing it yet. My doctor said to try physical therapy before getting an MRI done.

2007-03-28 07:43:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Ok, so my husband had back surgery in january of 2006. He is 24, and had the surgery because he had herniated discs in his lower back due to jumping out of airplanes(inthearmy). Since then, it seems like its just gotten worse. Hes walking ith a cane, still has horrible back pain, and the physical therapy either wont work or its too much for him. I dont know if its just him being lazy, and using it as an excuse for sitting around(which he does, all the time) or if it is really bad as he says it is. whats a normal time line for a fusion surgery, how long does it take to recover and has anyone one else had this experience? I want him to feel good again..physically and about himself. Im worried that soon he'll let this completely take over his life. When i ask about trying phys. Ther. again he gets mad and says you dont know what its like. but i just want him to be better. anyone have any advice?

2007-03-28 07:28:04 · 4 answers · asked by rednecksurfer_roxy 3 in Injuries

insurer and workers comp. continuously let me get worse and refuse treatment on my injury claim

2007-03-28 07:26:45 · 1 answers · asked by nancy_debiase2000 2 in Injuries

I don't mean to sound sick but I need to help.I want to go to the doc but I am scared that they will shove that long thing.ouch. But whenever I make a bowal movement. The outter layer (the skin around the hole) hurts.and when ever I get done there is blood in the toilet and there is blood on the toilet paper.And I no that it isn't the other holes.Because I looked and there is blood around the skin of the but hole. sorry to sound sick but please I need to no what it is.

2007-03-28 07:22:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Do doctors get a report of some sort through out the year stating who and what they prescribed to there patiences.
My Cousin has been writing fake prescriptions under his own name. other than contacting the doctor is there something that might go to the doctor with all medications that he gave his patience the previous months??? Mu cousin is worried about geeting caught that way.

2007-03-28 07:20:34 · 6 answers · asked by Todd P 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a friend who is a teen and her knee always cracks when she kneels or squats. I remember this has been happening since grade 8. Also, when she lies on her back and does the bicycle motion, her left knee has a clicking noise. What is wrong with her knees?

2007-03-28 07:17:47 · 4 answers · asked by sportsfan00 2 in Other - General Health Care

i was stabbed in the knee during a fight and now walk with a limp

2007-03-28 07:17:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Obviously they are not time release so I know that it wont be stronger but maybe in helping it absorb. Crush them up and take a drink, will this maximise its effects (pain numbing not to get a high) or will it not make a difference since your body can only absorb so quickly.

2007-03-28 07:17:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

MRI information?
my older brother came home one day and said that his left eye has been fogged up. He can't see from one eye.so we went to the doctors and they said that he needs an MRI. And we all know that his BP his sometimes high because he does ALOT of work, like go to school and work 7 days a week. So can someone tell give me any kind of info on what might go on in the MRI? cuz my family is very worried and scared.

2007-03-28 07:16:39 · 5 answers · asked by answers 1 in Injuries

my older brother came home one day and said that his left eye has been fogged up. He can't see from one eye.so we went to the doctors and they said that he needs an MRI. And we all know that his BP his sometimes high because he does ALOT of work, like go to school and work 7 days a week. So can someone tell give me any kind of info on what might go on in the MRI? cuz my family is very worried and scared.

2007-03-28 07:15:49 · 4 answers · asked by answers 1 in Other - General Health Care

My lower back hurts to do anything. The pain is right above my butt crack. I cant hardly move it hurts so bad. What is wrong with me?

2007-03-28 07:12:31 · 9 answers · asked by C'Vale Chick 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a bulging herniated disk and have heard that an inversion table works. Tell me what you know about this.

2007-03-28 07:10:41 · 1 answers · asked by tonal9nagual 4 in Pain & Pain Management

i've read that according to the type of wound it should be either be kept dry or moist, but i can't recall which one, can you shed some light?

2007-03-28 07:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by AMBER D 6 in Injuries

its only in my right hand, but my knuckles constantly feel as if i want or need to click them and they feel strained... theres also pain in them which goes sometimes and really hurts at other times...
its only in the past week or so that i have really begun to notice it...
i work for a company in which i am on the computer for 9 hours, i think this is making it worse...

could this be the onset of arthritis?

2007-03-28 07:07:43 · 17 answers · asked by jones_linz 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I need help finding a pain clinic one that deals with broken back and one that will not think i am drug seeking or even better a doctor that will give out long term proscriptions for people with scoliosis

Clinics or doctor in Columbus,OHIO or close

2007-03-28 07:06:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-28 06:46:29 · 2 answers · asked by Jessy M 1 in Injuries

If you get a Lasik surgery and you need to wear glasses again after a few years, can you wear contacts?

2007-03-28 06:38:27 · 4 answers · asked by Test 1 in Other - General Health Care

restictions, lift nothing heaver than a pencil.

2007-03-28 06:33:11 · 7 answers · asked by Ron C 2 in Injuries

2007-03-28 06:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by alfonsoarredondo 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-03-28 06:09:56 · 6 answers · asked by chaessigbikerboy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-03-28 05:34:33 · 11 answers · asked by ali 3 in First Aid

i mean, if you think about it, we dont really need them!!

2007-03-28 05:20:02 · 7 answers · asked by Dr.phil with hair™ 2 in Injuries