General Health Care - May 2007

I've talked to several doctors about it. My doctor says to talk to my orthodontist because I had rubber bands on my braces, but my ortho just said "that has nothing to do with me." (And I'm sure that my braces/bands were where I got it)

My dentist passed it off like it was nothing and just told me to take Ibuprofen (this is not a solution!). My roommate had the surgery, but my physical therapist (for my knees. I'm a walking disaster at the age of 20!) says he has never heard of a surgery for TMJ problems.

My jaw is always "locked" (it won't open past a certain point). I haven't been able to chew straight or open my mouth straight in years, I have just learned to chew crooked like a cow chewing its cud. I have just learned to deal and push it out when it locks up. Sometimes it becomes very painful and sore. The only thing that has helped so far is the fact that I quit chewing gum.

What do I do now?

2007-05-15 08:06:57 · 10 answers · asked by Kat 3 in Pain & Pain Management

why do i feel this way?
how can i be more awake?
( preferably without coffee or caffine )

2007-05-15 08:05:00 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-15 07:43:44 · 1 answers · asked by bosco_industries 2 in Injuries

I use Advil, a heating pad, Icy Hot....the whole nine yards. NOTHING HELPS!

2007-05-15 07:24:58 · 46 answers · asked by Mana 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-15 07:19:58 · 1 answers · asked by pet 1 in Other - General Health Care

Iv been reading a bit about it and thought id like to try it out after i get my exams done. I know it is hard to adapt to at first but has anyone tried it out? Do you recommend i try it? Do you think il manage to be more alert and have more time for many things in a day?

2007-05-15 06:43:12 · 1 answers · asked by twinklestar 2 in Other - General Health Care

I was taken off ankle brace wrapped with ace bandage and start physical therapy real soon then in 3 weeks go back for a return visit I do have torn ligaments in ankle and my foot does not want to do what it is supposed to do cause it loves the foot brace. Thank you all very much

2007-05-15 06:19:29 · 1 answers · asked by Patricia C 1 in Injuries

2007-05-15 06:04:18 · 2 answers · asked by Greg D 1 in Pain & Pain Management

OK, this is WEIRD!
For maybe the last 3 days or so, I've had the most MAJOR pain in both my SHINS! It is so deep, I cannot tell if it's muscle or bone pain! I've had shin-splints before from running, but this is nothing like that. This came on all at once with no apparent cause.
Because of this pain (and because I'm currently unemployed!), I've been very inactive...I've HAD to be! I've been mostly in bed. But when I DO walk around in short intervals, the pain becomes SO SEVERE, it feels like I have BROKEN LEGS. (Just trying to describe the severity of the pain)
Now, I dunno if this is totally coincidental or what - but RIGHT BEFORE this started, I cut my Rt. foot badly. I've been "favoring" that leg since, as it's difficult/painful to walk because of my wound.
The severe muscle/bone pain I describe is definitely worse in my Rt. leg - but is DEFINITELY present in BOTH legs. (???)
I've used heat patches and also an analgesic muscle cream, but they've given NO relief.
Any help? Thx!

2007-05-15 05:32:04 · 5 answers · asked by Joseph F 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Any suggestions on how to be sure it heals correctly and strongly so I will not have future problems.Thanks

2007-05-15 04:16:19 · 5 answers · asked by leadfoot 1 in Injuries

Yeah sounds wierd but wondering if anyone else experience this. If I walk out in the sun for a while or drive around without my sun glasses I get these wicked bad headaches. And I'm NOT a headache type of person. When I get them, it takes a toll on my body. It literally slows me down. Keeps me from doing activities and ruins my day. I take tylenol and doesn't help at all. My head just throbs and I get tired. Any advice?? Thank you!!

2007-05-15 04:02:21 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I take a Benadryl a day since I was having trouble sleeping. I usually get to sleep around 12, and I have to wake up at 630 am every weekday. The only way I can wake up fresh is if I take one or two benadryl a day. I wanted to know if this is going to affect my liver or anything I should be catious of.

2007-05-15 04:00:55 · 7 answers · asked by Runey 3 in Other - General Health Care

Sometimes you find things like Advil or Tylenol for sale at Flea Markets, past the expiration date. Is it safe to use or will it work at all or is it bad for you?

2007-05-15 03:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by markjmp0856 2 in Other - General Health Care

Does it mean,I can't stop smoking?if I smoke one cigarret,it cancles the stop smoking program?

2007-05-15 03:47:01 · 4 answers · asked by carlo 1 in Other - General Health Care

Nursing profession and fractured bones?
i wana now what is the role of nursing with fractured bones
treatment care any web sties have good info. about the role of nursing with fracure bone
any webs talking about this Subject
thnx for any help

2007-05-15 03:40:12 · 2 answers · asked by Nini 1 in Pain & Pain Management

my son is getting muscle spasms in his leg abs and shoulder. last night he had a fever seizure his temp was a 102.7 and he was screaming of abdomen pain. he has been having these spasms for a while now they only last a couple of minuts but sometimes i can here him in pain so loud about these spasms he is 11 the fever seizure is over but he still is tired and has abdomen pain so he is home from school. do the spasms have anything to do with the fever seizure?. what is wrong with him? what can i do? i am taking him to a doctor today.

2007-05-15 03:38:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

MY FEET ARE KILLING ME! I went to doctor also, but I need someone's help?!

2007-05-15 03:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a cramp in my neck and it hurts to look to the right, and its starting to get worse. Anybody have any ways to get it out besides waiting and resting?

2007-05-15 03:33:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My father is suffering from arthritis he could hardly tolerate the pain. His doctor's management was to relieve him from pain by administering oral meds but unfortunately his liver and kidney are now mildly damaged. His legs are now swelling and he could not stand long and even walk. I would like to help my father by providing him external medicines like ointment/cream as not to add further damage to his liver and kidney. Is there any kind of external medicine that could probably be applied to my father's legs that is available in pharmacies? I need your help pls.

2007-05-15 03:25:45 · 5 answers · asked by Toto 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i paid $40.00 for one a gnc and found it to be very dissappointing.

2007-05-15 03:08:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

The only medication that helps is oxycontin 40mg. The doc sometimes gives them to me but not all the time. I do not abuse the meds, I take as needed. If that is the only thing that helps why does the doc not want to write the script? There is no surgery that can help the knee he states. If there is no other options, isnt there anyway to get the meds I need easier?

2007-05-15 03:06:33 · 2 answers · asked by Maria K 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-15 03:02:39 · 5 answers · asked by Vivin 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-15 02:57:39 · 2 answers · asked by Michael H 1 in Injuries

36 yrs female .suffering 7 yrs,lately all my joints are very painful.i take paracetamol always.

2007-05-15 02:56:40 · 4 answers · asked by seera d 1 in Pain & Pain Management

me and my cousins went to this area and their was posion ivy but i dont know if i got it does it have blisters when you first get it

2007-05-15 02:53:05 · 5 answers · asked by Pokey 2 in First Aid

Hospitals, doctors, health insurance companies and the whole medical industry in general seem content just to keep charging more and more and more. Isn't there a limit to what the market can bear? I mean. no one can spend %100 of their paycheck on health care, right? Can't we have a mutiny and have all companies drop health care and then if no one is paying anything let's see how fast the healthcare/medical industry drops its prices!!!

2007-05-15 02:14:41 · 1 answers · asked by jacobimmugatu 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-15 01:59:40 · 1 answers · asked by u2monnie 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i am a college student. and i only have a part time job. and my free health insurance was recently taken away from me. i looked at other insurances but they were all out of my budget. what do i do in this situation?

2007-05-15 01:44:53 · 7 answers · asked by helloguy 2 in Other - General Health Care

my son who is 11 years old wakes up with pain in his right arm and shoulder he doesnt sleep on it but i think it is his psp which he plays almost 24 hours a day everytime i see him he is playing it is it possible that at his young age he has carpal tunnel? please help

2007-05-15 01:30:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-05-15 01:20:28 · 4 answers · asked by bigkev67gb 1 in Injuries