General Health Care - April 2007

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2007-04-17 01:30:41 · 1 answers · asked by viki m 1 in Other - General Health Care

this can occur at any time, day or night, and randomly, with no discernable pattern, also affects hands and arms

2007-04-17 01:11:45 · 6 answers · asked by bebobaloola 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Is there anything else besides tylenol and advil that might help with back pain? I've tried both of those and the dont seem to help.

2007-04-17 00:27:01 · 10 answers · asked by kbrown1971 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My 35 year old sister was badly beaten up by a boyfriend last Thursday. She's now left him and is staying with me. She managed to eat a small sandwich on Friday and Saturday, but since then she hasn't kept anything down and keeps vomiting. She got checked at the local hospital yesterday and they said it may calm down after a few days. However, she can't even keep down small amounts of water. Does anybody have any suggestions on what is causing it. At the hospital they seemed to think it is psychological (nerves), but she feels relaxed and safe at my house and it seems to be getting worse rather than better. I'm really worried that she will dehydrate.

2007-04-17 00:16:28 · 23 answers · asked by debbie t 3 in Injuries

I just had a discogram done yesterday, which was not fun... They said that disk decompression could help, I am 27yrs old with herniation on L4-5,L5-S1 levels. Is this a less evasive procedure and how sucessful of a treatment is it? Any feedback would be really helpful

2007-04-16 22:52:17 · 1 answers · asked by tjdnsm 1 in Injuries

2007-04-16 20:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by savithri s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am a high school student and athlete.
I've been on the track & field team for a couple of months.
been running distance (including 1 mile, 2 mile, 800 m, and 400 m) and got tendonitis nowadays. my both knees hurt alot even when i walk.
what should i do?

2007-04-16 20:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by KKK without the K 1 in Injuries

2007-04-16 19:52:55 · 4 answers · asked by wendy m 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a question about sleep. Basically, it seems that for my body, when I stay awake till 3AM or so, I wake up the next morning and feel loopy and not really awake for several hours later. However, when I go to sleep around 12:30 or so, I wake up and feel rested. In both cases, I get the same amount of actual sleep hours. Does the time of night I am going to bed having an impact on me feeling tired? If so - please explain (and if possible provide sources/articles.) Thanks a bunch! :)

2007-04-16 19:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Jason 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-04-16 19:32:47 · 5 answers · asked by angsan 2 in Injuries

and i'm wondering if the tylenol is really that much of a threat to my kidneys and liver..ty

2007-04-16 17:31:51 · 9 answers · asked by sohot212000 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have several injuries. A couple of herinated discs in the lower back and one in my neck and Scoliosis in the upper back where my lungs are. Right now, I have tried several types of meds but it does not seem to do much. The ones that help increase my pain twice as much as I start with so I had to get off them. All I'm asking is for a recommend brand or name of over-the-counter meds I can take.

2007-04-16 16:57:33 · 17 answers · asked by TechieWired 1 in Pain & Pain Management

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2007-04-16 16:56:34 · 7 answers · asked by larissa O 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Any ideas on how to reduce the pain. Some pain relievers are not strong enough.

So I need HELP ASAP pLEASE.

2007-04-16 16:45:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-16 16:08:47 · 10 answers · asked by pugswifey 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I am not sure, but I think I pulled my calf muscle. It hurts really bad when I straighten my foot or walk in general, I thought walking down the steps would help stretch it out, but when I did I felt something snap. The muscle is now so tight and hurts just sitting here. Is there any thing I can do to relax the muscle and get rid of the pain without going to the doctor?

2007-04-16 15:58:57 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa A 2 in Injuries

I have a small sore on my ankle that is so slow in healing. I had a similar injury a few years ago and my physician referred me to a physical therapist, but I would be more comfortable with my foot doctor.

2007-04-16 15:46:50 · 2 answers · asked by Lovey 1 in Injuries

I've been taking 10mg of oxycodone every 4-6 hours for the past 3 months (I had a series of 2 major surgeries in Feb). My doctor says it's ok to stop taking it now - but how do I do it without experiencing withdrawal symptoms? I tried going cold turkey a few days ago and it was terrible!! I was anxious, stressed out, had cold sweats, rapid heart beat and I couldn't sleep at all.

So what should I do? I think I should cut back slowly a bit each day - but how quickly can I do it wouthout having terrible withdrawal symptoms? My goal is to be copletely off the medication in about 6 days (because I'm soo... tired of being constipated all the time). Any tips, suggestions or ideas for how to taper it off is much appreciated.

2007-04-16 15:21:13 · 3 answers · asked by ALLaboutDC 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I’m also taking Núcleo to help replace the myelin loss causing Polyneuropathy in my lower limbs. I’m accustomed to the chronic pain so an increase in that would be acceptable

2007-04-16 15:01:19 · 2 answers · asked by zagox99 1 in Pain & Pain Management

the numbness and the pain is keeping me up all night and it is making me very depressed and very limited in my life ,please give me some advice.

2007-04-16 15:00:02 · 3 answers · asked by phyllis s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been disabled due to 3 failed spine surgeries and am now unable to work. My pain management doctor has retired and I am finding most doctors are refusing to take chronic pain patients. I live on a "neighbor island" (non-Oahu) and have heard it's next to impossible to find ANY let alone a NEW one. Why?

2007-04-16 14:57:45 · 2 answers · asked by Old geezer 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i took 'em a 30 mins ago....but i dont feel any better

2007-04-16 14:35:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i was curious, i have been having nonstop pain in my right wrist the last 3 weeks and over time it has gradually stretched a couple inches above my elbow. the pain is off and on, sometimes it hurts to the point where its unbearable aches and cramping and sometimes its just a soft pain that i can ignore. i broke my wrist when i was in first grade, 10 years ago and i figure maybe that has to do with it. i have had pain like this before but nothing that lasted this long. normally just a day or two but now that it hasnt stopped im gettin concerned. any suggestions of what may be wrong?

2007-04-16 14:14:42 · 4 answers · asked by S T E F A N I 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had ear pains for over 6 months. I've hadtwo doctors check my ear but both have said it's not infected. But now these shooting/stabbing pains are so bad I can't move my face or my mouth when it happens. It hurts so bad I cry but I can't because it'll send more pain. I don't know what to do. If it's not in infection then why does my ear hurt so much? I hate being told I'm fine when there is obviously something wrong. I'm sure normal people don't have stabbing pains on the inside of their ear every day.

I notice it's most painful when I get out of the shower, even when I haven't washed my hair or try to not let water near it, it hurts the worst.

I don't know what to do, if the doctors don't see anything, then what am I suposed to do?

2007-04-16 13:57:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i had meningitis. i got vicodin for the pain and my friend said it makes him high? why doesn't it make me high?
no i dont abuse it.

2007-04-16 13:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had a constant headache for a week now. Now the bridge of my nose is sore to the touch. Please help...it hurts.

2007-04-16 13:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by Elisa M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I had a Tympanoplasty a couple of weeks ago anyone else have it and if so what were your results?
Thanks

2007-04-16 13:46:55 · 1 answers · asked by SUE P 2 in Injuries

2007-04-16 13:21:40 · 3 answers · asked by pamela 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i have recently had 2 back surgeries the last resulting in a fusion of the s1,L5 area. it has been a year since i have been able to work the pain is so painful in my legs and hips. they tell me it will go away but it has already been over a year.

i have been on all different kinds of meds, have gained over 50 wonderful lbs.

2007-04-16 12:54:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

For the past year or two, I've been having constant muscle twitching. It just starts to twitch out of nowhere. On my cheek, eye, toe, leg, thighs, everywhere. What could be the reason for this?

2007-04-16 12:17:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries