General Health Care - April 2007

I am having a total abdominal hysterectomy on Monday. My Dr's are aware of my use of hydrocodone due to pain management. I just wonder if it will affect my recovery when I have a high tolerance already...Any help is appreciated!

2007-04-07 12:53:42 · 5 answers · asked by melisker 2 in Pain & Pain Management

to a thick-headed family member that my husband has been diagnosed with a substantially herniated disc that his doctors feel need surgery, and the family member insists that this can all be solved by a trip to an acupuncturist?

2007-04-07 12:14:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I stand for pretty much most of the day. I am a police officer and the ache is localized behind the knees and in both hamstrings. I do stretch often, but the ache persists.

2007-04-07 12:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by blacqpassion1 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i knew ide get your attention well i just want to let people on here know of the hell of being addicted to pain pills so if you think its fun think of tryin to lay down an get comfortable when all you can do is flip and flop with no comfort zone cause eventually you blow all your money and the street supply dries up please i want to save you the hell ive lived

2007-04-07 12:12:46 · 6 answers · asked by tabatha g 2 in Pain & Pain Management

There is a bit of pain, a tiny bruise and minor minor swelling (you can barely even tell). I've been icing it but it seems to be getting kinda worse...what should I do?

2007-04-07 12:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-04-07 11:55:38 · 4 answers · asked by Rae 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I found a Vicodin from one of my old prescriptions, lying loose in my medicine cabinet. It's several years old. How long before Vicodin expires?

2007-04-07 11:45:38 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 11:40:47 · 4 answers · asked by V for Vendetta 1 in Injuries

what are they?

2007-04-07 11:10:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 10:45:47 · 3 answers · asked by Serious1 1 in Injuries

Hello, I eat at a college cafeteria twice a day (lucky me...). Today they were serving Chicken and Dumplings. When i got to the table, I took a bite of dumpling (no chicken, expect for maybe really small pieces in the sauce). My friend got to the table and told me that she didn't get the meal because the dumplings looked pink. Sure enough, I stuck my fork into one and it was slightly pink throughout. I didn't eat any chicken after that, but wihtout thinking, I licked the fork before I threw the food away. I am now having slight stomach pains (but I think they might just be in mind because I am worried). What are the chances of my getting sick? Also, I am going to go eat again in a little while...are there any foods I should avoid right now?

2007-04-07 09:49:58 · 5 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2 in Other - General Health Care

After laying on my legs, arms, or hands for a few minutes, I start to feel as though there are pins and needles in them. Is this due to poor circulation?

2007-04-07 09:35:53 · 4 answers · asked by temicka01 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Please tell me! In usually,when a patient dose a lumbar puncture, which time he may do it again as soon as possible?

2007-04-07 08:45:43 · 1 answers · asked by MeMe 2 in Injuries

im in this really annoying habit and i don no how 2 stop, plz giv me some tips, (i look really stupid when i do it)

2007-04-07 08:45:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a boyfriend who works security/barback @ a local pub and his shifts usually run no more than 6 hours. I understand that his job can be physically straining but I still don't think he would have to sleep 9 hours (or more) to recuperate. Is this healthy?

2007-04-07 08:36:12 · 13 answers · asked by Curiosity98 1 in Other - General Health Care

I suddenly started getting tingling in my extremities, back, head and face. the back of my neck is very sore...does this sound like fibromyalgia?

2007-04-07 08:16:20 · 9 answers · asked by Cappy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 07:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 07:36:45 · 9 answers · asked by raymond s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 07:32:56 · 0 answers · asked by rivera_luis_08@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pain & Pain Management

She doesn't have a cast on, just a brace and crutches to help her move. i dont know if it is broken as much as fractured. the girl fell down four iron stairs on to a concrete floor before i pushed her, she moved maybe three inches when i pushed her and she was not wearing shoes. what do you think is the cause of the break? my push or her falling down the stairs in heels? The reason i'm asking is that she assaulted me that night, gave me two black eyes and cuts all over my face, and she is running around telling people i broke her foot when clearly she did it from the stairs. there is no guilt involved. just want to prove her wrong

2007-04-07 07:13:27 · 4 answers · asked by staceygtothee 1 in Injuries

last night i was walking around on the streat and 2 girls came out of no were and started hiting me in that sertin area why did thay do it it herts shud i go and show them how much it herts
??

2007-04-07 06:26:22 · 4 answers · asked by broken souls 5 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-04-07 06:21:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

He is an SCI in a special hospital for spinal breaks. I know what all the stuff he's having done is. Halo traction etc. But what are T and C parts of the spine? I know that the lower the number - the higher up the break. What does complete mean? Incomplete? Where are the 'T's? The 'C's?

2007-04-07 06:16:00 · 3 answers · asked by falloutboy_rocks_mysocks 2 in Injuries

on my foot and it's tingling and numb now..
why is that?

damn it hurts soo bad what should I do?

2007-04-07 05:54:12 · 3 answers · asked by Zebra Princess 4 in First Aid

I have heard read many opinions on cracking knuckles. Some people say it is bad, while some people say it is beneficial/not harmful.

10 points to whoever can provide an insightful opinion and also explain what is happening that makes the popping noise?
Also what about back cracking?

thanks

2007-04-07 05:51:58 · 7 answers · asked by cococrispies0435 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-04-07 04:50:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I would like to know if there is a home remedy or a certain food that might make me feel better. Thank you.

2007-04-07 03:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by Shirl T 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I broke my the bone on the outside of my left ankle about 15 yrs ago and now I have pain in the same stop and it hurts to walk normal now in the last few days. Friends say it is a bone spurs. I don't know what that is? Any help from anyone? Before I call the doctor.

2007-04-07 02:29:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

It's still not getting any better. I haven't been completely off it because my motto in this situation is if you don't absolutely need crutches to walk, don't use them. What should I do??

2007-04-07 02:15:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I happen to notice when he told me about it an hour ago. Can i know why before i bring him to the doctor?

2007-04-07 01:27:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management