General Health Care - April 2007

I have a dull ache in my lower right abdomen (flank). It occured a few weeks ago, lasting for a few days, and has since returned. I only noticed it this morning, and has continued for about 6 hours so far. Any ideas as to what this is? The pain is certainly bearable, not excrutiating at all; that said, it's uncomfortable, and mildly scary. Is this something I should be concerned about?

2007-04-09 08:20:01 · 1 answers · asked by AnsweryMcAnswers 2 in Other - General Health Care

I have a real sharp off and on pain in my lower right back. It sometimes moves around to the front. I didnt lift or strain or anything. Not sure what it is. Sometimes its dull and then other times its so sharp it like takes my breath away. Any ideas would be great.

2007-04-09 07:21:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

randomly, i was just sitting in my chair during math class, and all of a sudden i get this intense pain in my right chest. then it goes away. then suddenly on the left side, i get another intense pain and it increases. all of a sudden, there's a huge pop in my chest! it was so scary and painful! then i went to the hospital. they ran an EKG and i had a chest x-ray. they couldn't find and thing (the EKG hasn't come back yet) and now, they're saying i pulled a muscle! i know that i didn't and i would really like your help if you can offer any! thank you!

2007-04-09 07:21:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-09 07:20:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I've just gotten a scar redone on my stomach, and I was wondering if anyone knew what it was like if you'd pop it open or open it up. I'm so worried I'm going to open up mine and I wanted to know any signs to tell that you've opened it. [ theres a patch over it so I dont know when it opens or anything ]

2007-04-09 07:16:27 · 4 answers · asked by tarynnx3 1 in Injuries

2007-04-09 07:13:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

and about the same size as a marble

2007-04-09 07:11:12 · 2 answers · asked by rhomook 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Everytime I bend my knees for a long period of time i get a terrible pain in them and it gets hard to unbend them, then when i finally do unbend them i still feel a slight pain.
Is this normal?

2007-04-09 07:07:35 · 3 answers · asked by justanother 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Had a sore throat yesterday, glands were all swollen this morning, abdominal and chest pain, slight chills and just overall dont feel good. Boyfriend said my body felt hot last night, didnt take my temp though. What could be wrong? Should I go to the doctor/ER? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-09 07:05:58 · 12 answers · asked by *Dee * 1 in Other - General Health Care

My boyfriend always says that it hurts like I'm really biting than sucking How do you give a really good Hicky??!!

2007-04-09 07:05:21 · 6 answers · asked by Vampire Princess 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i hav a huge headache rite now. i had a headache last night and i took some tylenol but it didnt help at all. i woke up this morning and my head was feelin better but 30 minutes later it started hurting again. for some reson, lately tylenol, advil or any other kind of pain reliever hasnt helped me wit my headaches and tummyaches. is there anything i can do to make my head feel better besides takin medicine??

2007-04-09 06:51:35 · 4 answers · asked by ajskdlf 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I really just need something to moisturize my eyes, not get the "red" out. My dad told me that Visine is bad for you if you have high blood pressure and that is what I have been using. I would like to try to stay away from that because I am on the edge of having high blood pressure. Thanks.

2007-04-09 06:37:23 · 3 answers · asked by caz 3 in Other - General Health Care

what is the best remedy to avoid its recurrence?

2007-04-09 05:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Joel d 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am presuming it will be hard to find someone who uses these three as part of there medical regime. Thus far, in Three days, The Topamax, Has been Very Good, The Lyrica still has been Goods, the Ultram has been Good. All of these has been Good.
All of these Are Pain Management . I use Topical Items for Arthritis, early onset arthritis. As well as Hydro-Cortisone for problems with Tissue that is losing its elasticity, not good for a Guitarist, and general musician.
Anyways, I am hoping for any thoughts on Managing these medications since Whilst I am doing well, I am hoping someone else might read this who has had some similar experiences.
Thanks for your time

2007-04-09 05:01:18 · 1 answers · asked by Mictlan_KISS 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-09 04:36:05 · 3 answers · asked by kazzyhighst 1 in Pain & Pain Management

iv'e had a chest pain since november. i went to the doctor and they told me i have a condition called costocondritis. he gave me meds and they didn't work. so i went back and got an xray and a ekg both were fine. so he told me to see a cardivovascular specialist. the pain is not that bad. it only hurts when i press on it or when i turn it feels tight. and i only on one side of my chest. the doctor told me that it was not my heart but that i should see a cardiovascular specalist. i really don't want to go, but has any had a problem like this or has had costochondrites?

2007-04-09 04:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by kimmy 1 in Pain & Pain Management

this happened to him. I try to encourage that things will get better and with physical therapy things could. My Dad has had a negative outlook on things before the stroke and since the stroke it has gotten worse. He has been getting mad at hospital staff. (mean to them.He tells them you don't know what I want so leave. Here's my question When I go to visit he says why are you so happy I say I 'm not I amtrying to be upbeat for you Dad. He said don't be. I find it hard to visit for hours at a time. I keep telling him I love him and hold his hand. He says you don't really want to hold my hand. I said yes I do. Why would he doubt my love for him any suggestions on this? Thanks in advance

2007-04-09 04:03:18 · 4 answers · asked by Lynn H 1 in Other - General Health Care

The price of this med every month is just under 100 and its killing me. I need a less expensive alteritive.

2007-04-09 03:40:13 · 3 answers · asked by object505 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i have a cold and ive been coughing alot..and i think i pulled it or did something. anyone have any advice on what can i do to treat it please help..

2007-04-09 03:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by E85 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my brother started feeling bad saturday night around 9, and started having bad diarreah and vomiting.. all day yesterday he was like that and then started having fevers, joint pains(mainly from the hips up) muscle cramps, nausea, weakness and now his heart is beating really fast and hard, and he says that he has to stay laying down because it hurts worse when hes up... does ayone know what this could be? We've looked into everything and almost everything has the same symptoms, so i dont know what it could be, before taking him to a doctor.. thanks

2007-04-09 02:42:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-09 02:07:12 · 5 answers · asked by Queen 1 in Pain & Pain Management

few months ago i had itching in my anal...i took medicines but i guess it didnt workd...and now i can feel swelling there inside..from last 1 month theres pain in my stomach..very mild..and needle like pain on my back which comes and goes...i also have pain in my hands (arms and at times in fingers)and legs(mostly in foot)..which also comes and goes..theres feelin of tingling at times in my thighs and legs whn i m sitting.....but its not always..nowdays when i drive car for more thn 20-30 mins my hand and shoulders starts paining..(at times,not always)the pain is never too sivere but its very irritating...i felel really very tired the whole day..(again not always).and this intermittent chronic body pain is making me really nervous...plz help..

2007-04-09 00:53:34 · 4 answers · asked by aj 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Well I have felt for a long time that something is wrong- I often feel tired and dizzy for no reason. Sometimes when I am trying to concentrate I feel tired and find it really hard. When I am still a lot (studying, working on school stuff) I get dizzy and just feel exhausted. When I go for walks they tire me out. I often find it hard to concentrate on conversations and work because I feel so tired. I get more than eight hours sleep a night so that isnt it. I recently found out I have a very slow heartbeat (52-54 beats/min at rest) Could this be a reason? I mentioned it to my family and they laughed. I want to go to the doctor but im scared that they will laugh at me. I need to feel better now though because I have my final exams coming up. Could this be a possible cause or is it all in my head?

2007-04-09 00:37:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

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2007-04-09 00:04:30 · 2 answers · asked by lbrj 1 in Other - General Health Care

My grandmother has severe arthritis in her left hand and is unable to go on certain medication because of blood pressure and other complications. I have found massaging her hands really helps her, but does anyone else have any home remedies that might help? I am going to put a deep heat cream with a glove on her before she goes to bed.

2007-04-08 23:52:31 · 6 answers · asked by Emily 1 in Pain & Pain Management

when he was about 8 yrs. old he use to wake up screaming in pain. My doctor said it was "growing pains." Now at 24 yrs.old he said he has the same type of pain but behind his knee. He can barely talk it is so painful. I thought he might be thinking back to when he was young and had growing pains and since it was so painful to him then, he now thinks the pain is very similar to when he was young. Does anyone think there is any relation, is it in his mind, is it real? Help.

2007-04-08 23:52:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Why, they cause so much pain. It's sickening.

2007-04-08 23:14:08 · 7 answers · asked by mattacal 1 in Pain & Pain Management

im worried it might be busted how could i check withouut going to the doc! its not sore or anything i just cant hear out of it???????

2007-04-08 23:01:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Need to empty my bowels often

2007-04-08 22:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by sawansam 1 in Pain & Pain Management

And what is the duration of the:

1.) surgery,

2.) post-op?

2007-04-08 22:34:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management