General Health Care - May 2007

2007-05-27 00:29:10 · 2 answers · asked by taylor 2 in Other - General Health Care

yesterdy or the day before, my throat started to hurt, when i looked in the mirror there was a white bump in the back of my mouth, this morning when i woke up it feels like theres a grapefruit in my throat, it even hurts to open my mouth, does anyone know what this is? could it be a bad case of strep?

2007-05-26 23:45:48 · 10 answers · asked by Shoot_2_thrill 1 in Pain & Pain Management

And has anyone tried acupuncture for it please?! And did that help/cure it?!Have tried it for sciatica and it was brilliant!And wondered if it would work as well for this ailment!

2007-05-26 23:30:39 · 9 answers · asked by Lady Faversham 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Feeding your child anything it likes and nothing it doesn't, Even if it means your child is skinny, weak and frail or overweight. Meaning your child doesnt eat many vegetables, or fruits, even a sandwich. Even to the point where the child doesnt like toothpaste so it doesnt have to brush its teeth only with water.

2007-05-26 23:19:12 · 7 answers · asked by rickane5 2 in Injuries

the doctor gave me drops to clear it up as well as drops that should ease the pain but they only seem to be making it worse

2007-05-26 22:36:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I self-injure quite often. (just an explanation, this isn't a mental health question; I'm asking for medical advice).
So, I just bled a lot and I feel slightly dizzy and very thirsty. Is there any reason to be extremely concerned about this? Should I just drink water and lay down somewhere?

A few weeks ago I was equally violent toward myself, and ended up feeling very dizzy, hysterical, and tired. I ended up more upset than I had been before hurting myself, and I wonder if that was from the blood loss...
Obviously, if someone isn't getting enough oxygen to their brain it could effect their emotions, right?

Well, other than the obvious (discontinuing cutting and/or calling a hospital), what should I do in situations like this? Like, I've lost just enough blood to feel it, and I'm a little shaky on my feet, but I've never passed out before.

Yes, I want to stop doing this. But, there are relapses. I just want to be prepared for them...

2007-05-26 22:18:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have a lot of trouble sleeping do to severe neck and back pain any suggestions.

2007-05-26 21:28:55 · 10 answers · asked by Danny F 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have been having terrible pains in the front left side of my neck. i use to get charley horses at nighttime in my legs very often and it feels exactly like that only in my neck. it is VERY painful. I can not move my head at all for about 5 minutes and neither can i swallow or i get intense pain! i asked the doctor about it a while ago and she didnt know what it was and shrugged it off but im getting them again and they hurt. what is it? how do you prevent them? any help, thanks.

2007-05-26 20:24:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What are the normal procedures a doctor performs on a patient to confirm the patient has a hernia? Are tests like ultrasounds or xrays will be needed to confirm diagnosis?.

Also how much is too much to pay for a diagnosis likes this?


Thanks.

2007-05-26 19:38:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My friends and I were playing with display swords that were dulled but sharp enough to pierce the skin. He stabbed my finger and the wound is about 2mm deep and it is swollen. It isn't that red and hurts when you put pressure on it. Please help

2007-05-26 19:27:18 · 13 answers · asked by David 4 in First Aid

Accidentally I took a drink of pepsi that had mold in it. I quickly spit it out and rinsed my mouth out with water. ((The whole incedent was am accident I was aiming for my drink not a dirty one)) Could I get sick? If so with what because I want to prevent getting sick. Don't give me some smart alek comment like clean more. Should I brush my teeth to get out any mold? Or am I just overacting?

2007-05-26 19:12:19 · 9 answers · asked by flame_alchemist 3 in First Aid

2007-05-26 19:05:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

When I lift weights that are leight after a while they cause strain on my hand so i have to turn them and it happens again so I cant feel the burn in my arms because I have to stop?

2007-05-26 18:46:15 · 6 answers · asked by Erasmo F 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am in football right know and i was recently injured when a dove for a fumble and a few people landed on my bent knee. I went to the doctor 2 days ago and they took and xray and it had nothing to do with my bones so the doctor said it appeared to be either cartlidge or a ligament. When i injured my knee i felt a sudden sharp pain only for abouit a minute then the pain went away for about 30 minutes. I didnt hear a pop but I was in the middle of a pile up and everyone was yelling so i dont know if it did pop. Ive been using crutches the past days but my knee only hurts when i try to walk without them for more then 10 steps. My doctor said she will give me a MRI in 2 weeks. I feel the pain in the bottom and back of my knee and i cannot make my knee straight at all. i wanted to know if anyone had an idea of my problem. THanks.

2007-05-26 18:00:27 · 6 answers · asked by eazyvsdre 1 in Injuries

2007-05-26 17:18:55 · 4 answers · asked by sravan kumar 1 in Other - General Health Care

I'm on week two of the patch and 21mg. going down gradually as it says I'm feeling good. I tried Chantix for a couple of weeks but the dreams were unbearably bizarre. And I smoked the whole 2 weeks on it... although I would recommend it since it cut my pack a day habit in half in only 2 weeks which made me believe in myself enough to try to go for it and quit on my own so.... I went without anything no patch no cigarettes for two days for 2 days and I was a NUTBALL no sleeping.... irritable.... insatiable appetite... Buut then I decided to use the patches the state sent me I think every state provides them now (smokefree.gov)... and I have been MUCH better only I'm concerned about once I hit the day that I am to be patch free I don't know what I am going to feel? Am I just post-poning the real withdrawl or what or am I tapering down and making my withdrawal smoother? Any insight out there?

2007-05-26 17:16:38 · 2 answers · asked by flo 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-26 17:14:07 · 4 answers · asked by ccnok 1 in Pain & Pain Management

it is a way of taking care of a sick nor ill person...

2007-05-26 16:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My mother was diagnosed with pancreatitis about 3 months ago, along with Diabetes (because of Pancreatic failure). She is on a sliding scale for insulin and doesnt need a shot that often. She is also on Protonix (antacid med) and a blood pressure medication.
However, she still has alot of abdominal pain, What other steps can we take to alieve the pain and how long will she be in this discomfort? also, what is the usual recovery time for pancreatitis?

Thanks in advance!

2007-05-26 15:39:28 · 2 answers · asked by hita_habibti 2 in Pain & Pain Management

The family is going on vacation next week and I caught a cold. I want to get better but even if I can't I don't want to get anyone else sick. I've washed my hands everytime i've blown my nose, I cough on my sleeve, or into my hands which are washed after I cough, I've been taking cold medicine, and I use a napkin to pick up stuff like salt or ketchup at the dinner table. Is there anything else I could do?

2007-05-26 15:22:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-26 15:05:23 · 2 answers · asked by Schimmel 1 in Injuries

i got a bug bite yesterday night, it itched really bad and i scratched it a ton, and now today there are two reddish pink lines coming off of it (and the bite is pretty big). But how do i tell if its blood poisoning or just lines from me scratching it so much?

2007-05-26 15:04:51 · 4 answers · asked by shitimburnt 2 in First Aid

I just took one, & I was dizzy & saw stars & almost passed out. Ever since I was a teenager, this has been happening to me, but I GOTTA make sure my body is clean & free of germs.

2007-05-26 14:25:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

can u please tell wat to buy or use or if there is a homemade recipe?

2007-05-26 14:17:32 · 9 answers · asked by Bing 2 in First Aid

Every so often, my elbows seem to randomly click and it has got to the point where they actually hurt now. I naturally have loose joints but this has never happened before. It has been happening for about 3 weeks now.

Any suggestions?

2007-05-26 12:12:02 · 10 answers · asked by Rick G 4 in Other - General Health Care

i was at practice and i think i hyper-extended my leg and i jammed my knee. i walked it off and everything was fine but then i had to play in goal the next day at practice because i was the goalie. then i tried kneeling down to get the ball and i couldnt even do it because a shooting pain went through my leg. i kept playing because i wouldnt do that to my team and then it went away so there was no pain but i rejammed it the same way and it went back to the way it was. pain shooting up my leg. now when when i walk sometimes there is a discomfort on the outside of my knee and there sometimes is popping and i can feel it. i am going back to the doctor in like june but i was wondering if anyone knows whats wrong with it. and i also think it may have to be popped back in place.

2007-05-26 11:55:17 · 2 answers · asked by sparks12star 3 in Injuries

We live in the U.S. My wife suffers from chronic migraines. Doctors here are very reluctant to prescribe painkillers with narcotics, which are the only thing strong enough to help her. A friend said that she goes to Canada to buy Tylenol #1 (Tylenol with codeine, which is not avail. in the U.S.) over the counter for her migraines and which her doctors will not prescribe, is available without a prescription in Canada. We are considering doing this. Is there any city in Canada that would be best for such a venture? We are thinking of Quebec. Is Tylenol #1 the strongest non-prescription painkiller available in Canada? Are there any customs issues we should be aware of? Thanks, "suffering in Boston"

2007-05-26 11:28:38 · 10 answers · asked by Born in Bost 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Today, my 12 year old daughter and I were rambling through some woods when we found a badly constructed rope swing, by that I mean the rope was tied to the trunk, not an overhanging branch.

Naturally, I proceeded to wang myself around on the end of it. Much to her amusement. My daughter was less confident, so, I told her she was a chicken until she did it.

Not understanding the dynamics of rotational inertia, she went for a straight swing and, reaching a peak of exitement, swung back straight into the trunk causing a big swollen shoulder, massive lump on head, nausea, dizzyness and temporary loss of vision.

She got all the necassary treatments, and she's good now.

Whatt do you reckon??

Should I turn myself in??

2007-05-26 11:25:22 · 25 answers · asked by jimbo_thedude 4 in Injuries

When I wake up, my eyesight go completely black. When I try to walk, I am dizzy to walk. So, I have to stand still. My eyesight return to normal after 3-5 seconds. So, what is my eye problem called and what causes it? Do I need glasses or take eye medicine? It's been happening for 1 year already but it is only like 2 time per month.

2007-05-26 10:16:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Ouch my rotator cuff?

i hurt my rotator cuff the doc said. He was amazed that he did not even need to undress me to tell this. on the back side of my shoulder there is a bump and a bruise followin my shoulder. any ideas wat wrong?

2007-05-26 09:54:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management