General Health Care - May 2007

I have always done the thing where you twist sideways, to crack your back, but I have found that that only cracks the sides of my back, and I want to crack right in the middle?What SELF techniques can I use to do this? (I.e. leaning on stairs)?? And what are something other people can do to my to crack that spot?

2007-05-20 14:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

A month ago a girl slammed my thumb in a door, my thumb was bruised for a while and my thumbnail just now fell off. Is there anything I can do to make the new nail grow back faster?

2007-05-20 14:33:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Last week I was cutting fish and sliced the end of my index finger and nail off. It is an open wound about alittle smaller then a dime. It started to heal and then the skin opened when it got wet. I am already on antibiotics. It is still oozing and hurts. I am trying to keep it open at night to heal..
should I try hydrogen peroxide? Heat?
Should I keep it covered during the day?

2007-05-20 13:14:39 · 10 answers · asked by Seablanco1 6 in First Aid

I have had plantar fasciitis for 10 years. My whole foot is in pain.

2007-05-20 12:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My son is 2 and a 1/2 and he gets this shooting pain up his neck and to his head. right below the right ear and above the neck . I took him to the ER adn they did a CT scan and there was nothing. The dr's think it is coming from the shoulder area. It looks like it comes up when he moves and had it 3 times today.

Does anyone have any ideas what I can do to stop this. Or massage points? anything please the dr's are saying just log the pain and then call them in a few days.

2007-05-20 12:02:43 · 12 answers · asked by Angelus 4 in Injuries

2007-05-20 11:47:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i'm doing tumbling classes and cheerleading practice rite now and i have to do a lot of tumbling on my wrists. usually my wrists are sore after 30 minutes. and i usually do it 1 or 2 hours per day. my question is, do i need a wrist brace? and if i do, what type of brace do i need? thx.

2007-05-20 11:27:39 · 3 answers · asked by sammylol 1 in Pain & Pain Management

When I take two pain pills yes. oxycodine. I don't get a drugged feeling, I just get pain reliief. I get enough relief to be myself again. I sparkle, I am joyful. I have a bounce in my step. I find myself Putting on make up and looking pretty and ready to go out. Without pain pills I stay in bed feeling depressed.
Doctor says take more pain pills. I am scared of addiction. I don't want my happiness to depend on painpills
Help has anyone else with pain find this to be true? That in pain your feel life is hopeless. and when you have pain relief you are back to your perky happy self?

If so how the heck do you manage your life?

2007-05-20 11:06:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-20 10:56:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Did Jesus die on a T or a t?

If you are blond, press the back button and look at another question. For everyones' sake, don't even bother with this one.

2007-05-20 10:34:34 · 10 answers · asked by jaggy_233 1 in First Aid

What is it? My dad apparently has it and he's going in at the end of the month to get surgery on it. Is it bad?

2007-05-20 10:06:00 · 5 answers · asked by RavenBlack 2 in Pain & Pain Management

What is actually going on in the body/skin that would cause relief? Do you know of any actual scientific research to show that it works?

2007-05-20 10:01:14 · 4 answers · asked by Blah 2 in Pain & Pain Management

didnt go to school because i didnt feel good on tuesday with a wierd feeling stomache and dizzy wehn i stood up but felt fine the next day other then stomache still feeling funny, and i started getting full faster.yesterday i had 2 capri suns and have peed wayy to much. Stomache seems to be sticking out more too tod yesterday too

its not extreme pain but constantly there, especailly if i suck my stomache in i can also feel pain in my left back

2007-05-20 07:43:10 · 1 answers · asked by Alexa 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-20 07:23:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have been putting my back out for years now,and have not really bothered going to the doctors as all they were offering me was pain killers.
My back is at it's worse now and my spine is now clicking whaen i am walking and i have a pain going into my bottom and a sensation of needing to go to the toilet.
Does anybody have a idea what it may be?

2007-05-20 04:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by ? 6 in Injuries

We have tried everything and nothing has worked.My doctor has ordered and Discogram to see the injured discs that I have in my neck and try to figure out why I have so much pain.My doctor is also discussing surgery where he will remove the bad disc and fuse my back.I can't take the pain much more but I am scared to do this.Please help!

2007-05-20 03:29:51 · 1 answers · asked by lacky girl 2 in Pain & Pain Management

It was broken years ago in two places, and no, am not picking a fight with a lefty!!

2007-05-20 03:22:11 · 6 answers · asked by cavetroy 3 in Injuries

I have been a clinical tech in the ER for 3 years and have alot of experience but a new job is being offered to me in a doctors office and it requires that I do IM injections. I am nervous because I have never done them. I have witness it several times but never done them (nurses job). I am not nervouse about the sites being chosen I am nervous about correct dosing and making sure I choose the right muscle. HELP!!

2007-05-20 03:12:53 · 1 answers · asked by erflirt 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I really think I have broken my big toe, its all bruised and can hear a popping sound which is very painful. Had to many beer last night and only just noticed it while cleaning my car. Would it heal on its own because I don't want to go to A&E as they ask question and that old loady tramp might be there, Any advice people

2007-05-20 03:06:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

According to Filmmaker Michael Moore,50 million Americans, 9 million of them children, live without health care coverage. takes on the U.S. health care system in a new film.

In his new film "SiCKO",Michael Moore takes on the U.S. health care system as he turns his attention to questions like this and WHY while those that are insured are often driven to poverty by spiraling costs or wrongly refused treatment at all.

Please indicate YES or NO - on health care coverage.

Then feel free to share you story - postive or negative about the "American" health care system.

2007-05-20 02:47:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My son will be 3 years old in Julyand he has had this problem since he was about 15 months old..He has chronic stomach pain and constipation every time he has to poop..I've called his doctor(pediatrition) numerous times and talked with both nurses and his doctor..plus I've made several appointments to see his doctor and everytime they tell me it is his diet.

last night he was in so much pain he was screaming and turning red.. i have tried mylcon drops, motrin, a&d on his butt,diet changes(integrating more fruit and less grains), and 1 tbsp of mineral oil every couple of days..nothing seems to work and these are all suggestions from my doctor

my mom has had 5 kids and she said with us she never had this problem and my son is on the same diet my siblings and I were on.(she knows all of his problems because we currently live with her so she sees it all first hand)she too thinks there is something more to his problem. Has anyone else dealt with this problem?What do you suggest?

2007-05-20 02:46:03 · 20 answers · asked by leanne 4 in Pain & Pain Management

seems it helps constipation.thats what I read.dont know how that would work.I know some people smoke to keep thin.
I would never smoke.

2007-05-20 02:19:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

What can be done about the constant pain?

2007-05-20 02:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by Jerry S 1 in Pain & Pain Management

morning hours when I start rolling from one side to the other, then the pain starts within about 1 minute and becomes unbearable until I turn to the other side. Then I keep turning until I get up, then pains go away. I have tried extra calcium, magnesium, pottasium, drinking more water, vitamines, etc, but none seems to make significant difference. Any other suggestions?

2007-05-20 02:12:03 · 5 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had this "catching" pain in my lower back since my first C-section 7 years ago. It was occasional, first thing in the morning, when I swept and mopped, etc. I had a second C-section 19 mos ago and since then it has gradually gotten worse now to the point where I wake up every morning with it and often times it will wake me up from sleep. I have a hard time getting out of bed or even rolling over takes great effort. Once I get up and walk around for a while the bulk of the pain subsides but I am still left with residual dull low back pain for several hours afterwards. I do not know if the C-sections contributed to the condition or are merely coincidence. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

2007-05-20 01:48:44 · 7 answers · asked by Jen64 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I couldn't bend my leg and it was hard to stand up. It still hurts a little bit to walk but it feels like it is getting better. . i didnt want to get up early, i needed rest from my 2 dance recitals yesterday, but this woke me up. What happened, why, can i prevent it from happening again

2007-05-20 01:34:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Just once in awhile... not repetivly.

2007-05-20 00:40:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I was unplugging my laptop. I am in Europe and the laptop is American. The adaptor slipped and the fingers on my right hand touched the metal for less than a second since I dropped it right as I made the contact with the electricity. Dropped it cuz of the shock. It felt a strong vibration in my hand and up my arm a bit.

My hand is feelin back to normal now exact that its a bit sore. I am still feeling a bit shaken up. I think I'm just very freaked out.

I just wanted to know if I should go get my self checked out by a doctor though. It was really short contact though so I'm most likely fine.

So I was just wondering if anyone has any knowledge about this I would like to hear back from people please.

2007-05-20 00:36:23 · 11 answers · asked by stmmay87 3 in Injuries

pain is very strong.please prefer medicine or any spray to prevent from pain.

2007-05-19 23:35:31 · 2 answers · asked by marium i 1 in Pain & Pain Management

HNP Annular tear L5-1?

what does this mean I know have an herniated disc but the companys dr just gave me a 3 week therapy treatment twice a week and they said I reached maximum medical improvement and I am still under low back pain, when I bend or cough I feel pain the workers comp dr said I am doing very well but I am not I dont want to stay like that all my life what can I do?

2007-05-19 21:44:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries