General Health Care - April 2007

I exercise 4-5 days per week
3-4 months ago my ankle became very painful when walking quickly, running, putting any extra presure on it at all
I just limp and can not weight bear on that foot if too much pressure is applied
any ideas wht it my be ?

2007-04-22 23:55:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

um 18 yrz old and I hurt my back about a 5 weeks ago...I was told that it was only a back strain and that it should all go away within 2 weeks.. it has been 5 weeks and I still have the pain... I mean even though I can do everything I normally do without it bothering me too much but the pain is still there. Plz anyone had this before and can tell me if it healed... Because I went to the doctor and he did a force test you know when you push your legs aganist his hands and he said I should get physiotherapy.... is it serious or what.. thank you

2007-04-22 22:42:23 · 3 answers · asked by IDK 1 in Injuries

i woke up this morning crying from intense pain, i thought it was my achillies, but its in my ancle joint and goes up the left hand side of my leg and to my hip, i am on crutches as i have no mobility in my foot, went to doc and he said maby gout but my ancle is not red, or blood clot, i have no idea, its 10 times worse than a sprained ankle, i recently had an epidural that i am still having alot of pain in my back from it, so i would love some idea's

2007-04-22 22:21:22 · 3 answers · asked by shappell29 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-22 22:19:53 · 5 answers · asked by bluewarrior 2 in First Aid

Plus, ive been told not to excercise for 2 weeks as i pulled it while doing a body combat class. Im thinkin of still going to step aerobics but refrain from using any arm movements. Do u think this is a good idea?

2007-04-22 22:08:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

congenital dislocation of hip (CHD)

2007-04-22 19:17:45 · 2 answers · asked by mamzak 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have Plantars Faciitis in my left foot and I was wondering if anybody knows any good methods of relieving the pain without painkillers.

2007-04-22 18:42:52 · 5 answers · asked by male ph fan 1 in Pain & Pain Management

It's oval, about one half inch long, half blue specks, half white. The colors are split lengthwise. There are no markings on it.
Found 4 in kids coat.
Any ideas?

2007-04-22 18:24:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I understand that Disneyland rides are nowhere in comparison to some at Magic Mountain or other parks but can it help offset motion sickness?

2007-04-22 17:44:21 · 2 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Other - General Health Care

I was rear-ended by a drunk driver in May 2005; he hit me, while I was stationary at a red light, going approximately 55-60 mph. Since then, my life has changed drastically.

After an MRI and a slew of other tests, it was shown that I have five herniated discs, one stacked on top of the other, in my lumbar region. The largest bulge was 9 mm into the spinal cord, whereas the other four were at 5 mm. Needless to say, the pain is intense on a 24 hour basis.

My question is this, to all those who have, or are currently suffering with chronic pain, are you tired of doctors treating you like drug addicts looking for your next fix? I know I am. :)

2007-04-22 17:18:55 · 7 answers · asked by VHagerty 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm having really bad rib pain. It feels like a crushing pressure on my ribs. It happened all of last night, then stopped around 3am, then it started up again about 10 minutes ago. It's around 12:05am. any ideas on what could be causing this?

2007-04-22 17:11:33 · 5 answers · asked by Angel 1 in Injuries

2007-04-22 16:19:14 · 6 answers · asked by pink g 1 in Other - General Health Care

I can barely see it, and the tweezers aren't able to grip it. I know about using elmers glue, like a peel mask but I don't have any.

2007-04-22 16:10:00 · 11 answers · asked by Kayleah W 1 in First Aid

Even after I stopped using contacts, everynight, when I sleep, I wake up of pain when my eye ball moves due to rem sleep while eye lid is stuck to my eye ball like a glue. At least that's what it feels like. What do I do? I went to see one local opthamologist but she couldn't help. I am looking for another more competent opthalmologist but meanwhile, anybody have thoughts on this? Any opinion will be appreciated.

2007-04-22 15:53:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I believe she has pulled something in her shoulder blade area. I read the warnings/instructions on the tube and it says nothing about age. It does say not to use or contact a doctor before using on children with arthritis.

2007-04-22 13:58:59 · 12 answers · asked by mama4e 2 in Pain & Pain Management

OK 2 days ago I got this splinter in my skin then got rid of it but before I got rid of it my dad said it could kill me how true is that?

2007-04-22 13:58:27 · 22 answers · asked by Burak 3 in Injuries

I was born with club feet. I'm 46, so this was before surgery was common for correcting this deformity. Casting was used and my left foot appears normal. My right foot is fairly straight, but I tends to wear out the right shoe quickly. What is the best brand as far as comfort AND durability for someone with a slightly crooked foot, big ankle, and a foot that just isn't normal?

Thanks!

2007-04-22 13:42:36 · 2 answers · asked by ann46 2 in Injuries

I'm feeling pain in my back like where my chest would be, but on my back. Is this something serious? i tried popping my back but it did not work. What is wrong with me ?

2007-04-22 12:59:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

ok i have a trampoline and i was jumping on it and i landed wrong and fell on my wrist hard!! if i turn it to the right to far it hurts really baddly and my mom just doesnt care at all and i need some ones oppinion to convince her to take me to the doctors! i think it might be broken or split! HELp MEE!!!!

2007-04-22 12:53:38 · 13 answers · asked by Hannah K 1 in Injuries

My Son fell off a roof and hurt the bottom of his foot on the the heel.
The tendions are very sore and swollen.
He went to the Doctor but he was not much help.
Any suggestions on how to relieve the pain.
Hot or Cold or anything else?

2007-04-22 12:31:47 · 2 answers · asked by SANDRA A 1 in Injuries

My mom is a nurse and she says it is in the ear butmy dad is a Pharmacist and he says it is in the teeth.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-04-22 11:43:55 · 17 answers · asked by Carole C 1 in Pain & Pain Management

why is it still not healed after all this time

2007-04-22 10:50:30 · 5 answers · asked by sillybilly 2 in Injuries

It was several hours ago and it is hurting pretty bad. turning blue-ish around knuckle and knuckle is swollen. I can bend it although it hurts. I put ice on it. Should I buddy tape it or do anything else or just give it a couple days to heal?
Thanks

2007-04-22 10:35:26 · 7 answers · asked by Emily 5 in Injuries

I recently asked a question looking for some fun things to do for a weekend getaway and mentioned that the activities would have to be handicapped accessible being that one of my legs is in a cast from my toes to my thigh.

Considering I only recieved one answer to that question, I asked this question. So what are some fun things to do when your leg is broken and is in a cast, and your stuck in a wheelchair or using crutches?

2007-04-22 10:30:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Off to turkey this summer again ,got bitten really bad last year any advice or what is the best to buy ?

2007-04-22 09:40:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

My mom works thursday, friday, and saturday night, and monday, friday, sunday afternoons at a restaurant. She just started the night shifts a couple weeks ago but after that she cannot sleep! She used to be able to sleep heavily. She also drank warm milk at night and she said that helps a little, but what would make her sleep better she asks?

2007-04-22 09:37:56 · 6 answers · asked by Mee 4 in Other - General Health Care

hi... i am a young athlete (13) and i play a lot of sports. recently, my knee started hurting. it is not bruised but i feel a dull pain and when i put pressure on it i feel a sharp pain. it is warmer than my other knee and is swollen and hurts to use. does anybody know what it is?

2007-04-22 09:04:18 · 6 answers · asked by dreamer 2 in Injuries

2007-04-22 08:20:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Recently I have been having problems sleeping. I either can't fall asleep at all, or when I do I just wake up a few hours later; and even when I get over 10 hours of sleep, in the morning, it feels like I got no sleep at all. Then the other day, I say the sleep number bed on tv and thought it looked perfect, but when I saw some ratings online, they weren't that good. So if anyone knows of a good mattress, PLEASE let me know about them!

2007-04-22 07:00:09 · 7 answers · asked by vipto 2 in Other - General Health Care

On my left foot in the middle just above the middle toe, i have a small lump that i can feel but i cant see. it hurts to put pressure on my foot so i have to walk on my heel... can anyone make a diagnosis and treatment advice along with how long it would take to go away???

2007-04-22 06:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries