General Health Care - May 2007

The docs have prescribed HydroMorphone for pain relief only its not working well. It takes 8 mg to get some comfortableness then it wears off in less than 2 hours and leaves a headache with nausea and worse pain.

I know there are some great natural products out there but this neckupper back pain is a killer.
Its geting worse even with accupuncture, pt, and now meds. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO MAKE THIS BETTER.

Would apprecaite any truth you might have

2007-05-08 19:13:18 · 6 answers · asked by Ellie M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-08 19:04:32 · 5 answers · asked by Kate 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i want to know what the benefits are of having 2 health insurance? i have nmever gotten insurance covergae frommy work since my husband has a really good health insurance from his work. if i have 2 insurance do i still have to pay copays? with dental coverage for instance, if the primary insurance (the one from my husband) pays 80 percent of the cost, will my second insurance cover the remaining amount? what good will having 2 health insurance do for me. is it even woth getting two?? thanks so much for any input/ information..

2007-05-08 18:42:52 · 4 answers · asked by ettezusyb 1 in Other - General Health Care

So, like I've always been four eyed. and I'm thinking of finally getting contacts. My mom doesn't approve of them, so i plan to pay for them myself. Does anyone know which type of contact will be best for me since I don't have a lot of money and I don't think i'll have a lot of time to clean them out...

one more question... Since its my first time, would it be better to just get them online or go to the optometrist? like i know my prescription and stuff...

Thanks

2007-05-08 17:42:05 · 1 answers · asked by sellatieeat 6 in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-08 15:34:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My eyes burn all the time, to the point I look like Im crying. It just happens randomly like 3 or 4 times a day. I dont even touch my eyes I will just be working or walking outside and it starts burning. It happens in the winter to so im not sure if its allergies. So to get to my question does this happen to anyone else and what do you think is the cause, its been happening for quite a few years and im getting tired of it. I get yearly eye exams and the Dr has never said anything to me.

2007-05-08 15:27:10 · 7 answers · asked by Megan G 3 in Other - General Health Care

I drink at least six beers a day after work to relax, and of course more on the weekends. Is that bad for my body in the long run?

2007-05-08 15:26:59 · 27 answers · asked by AzazeL 1 in Other - General Health Care

2007-05-08 15:00:24 · 14 answers · asked by ethan 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Fingers especially on left hand tingles and numb. My tongue is numb in the morning which I find extremly odd.

2007-05-08 14:04:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Has anyone ever heard of a Baker's cyst?! My orthopedic surgeon just told me that after looking at my MRI, this is what I have. I plan on calling him to get more information tomorrow but I was just wondering if anyone had any experiences with this?!

2007-05-08 13:29:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

its doing my head in, iv 3 broken ribs and some bruising whats best to sort it out? please help

2007-05-08 13:20:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have been having a mildly painful cramp around the area just above my hips and near the end of my torso....it throbs when I do movements like sneeze, stretch, bend, etc. I don't know if it's my appendix.
Should I worry about the cramp?
Should I see a doctor?

2007-05-08 13:10:44 · 4 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Pain & Pain Management

is it good or bad?
i've been jogging for 2 straight months already.and never felt the pain till yesterday..
i'm 15yrs old male
the pain starts after i've jogged about 1.2km.
when i feel the pain i am forced to walk..
NEED your help!! =)

2007-05-08 12:54:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What are some besides the following: MICROWAVE OVENS (they denature many essential proteins in food making them virtually indigestible. Microwaves linked to causing infertility in men. COOKWARE; copper, stainless steel, & aluminum,& Teflon are poisonous over a period of time due to toxic levfels of metals (i.e. chromium & nickel) they produce. CANNED FOOD: Lining of the interior of cans use the substance Bisphenol A. This contributes to prostate & breast cancel, cystic ovaries & endometriosis. Anybody have anything else that's bad for your health that's used in or for the kitchen dealing with food or ? Now that you know the above, "What are you prepared to do?"

2007-05-08 12:35:30 · 2 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Other - General Health Care

ok, i have a verysharp pain in my left hip.... when i twist or rotate my hips it hurts really bad... when i put pressure on it it hurts bad... when i run it hurts because the wieght i put on my left lef when I stride... when i walk up stairs or just when i stand on my left foot it hurts.... i saw my doctor and he said it was a stress fracture from using it too much.... it makes sense to me because i use that muscle a looooootttt... so i got x-rays to confirm it and the x-rays came back that everything was fine... now they dont know why i feel pain, they say I am fine and thats not the case... what the hell, if there is pain something in my hip something must be wrong... what can it be?? anybody have any idea's?

2007-05-08 12:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by Mikey P 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My sister was prescribed vicodin for her mullers, and shes been taking 2 every other day for about A week. I took pills for a really long time without getting addicted but shes differen't. She has a very addictive personality...BUT the fact that shes taking them every other day seems to keep me a little calm. Should I bother her or leave her alone? Its only a week, but still I dont want my sister ending up being A pill-head you know?

2007-05-08 12:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have had MRI done and that is how it was diagnosed. What exactly is it? I go to orthopedic next week. It is killing me. Every morning i can't hardly move it. It takes at least 20 minutes to get it moving right then it hurts all the way down to my wrist and spine. What should i expect wen i go to doc?

2007-05-08 11:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by b.bunny04 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i have been having some joint pain in my hands, fingers feet/toes, and my knees pop at times, and my legs get some little musle spasm at times some times the pain is worse does this sound like artrhitis, i am only 22 anyone have this

2007-05-08 10:09:55 · 8 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My boyfriend was always a smoking, and I hated it. He finally said he would stop for me. He was a really heavy smoker, used to smoke about 2.5-3 packs per day. So he wanted nothing to do with patches or gum, so he's gone cold turkey. However, since he's quit (its been a day and a half) he's become extremely sick. He started off getting extremely hot and sweating, then would get very chilled. He's been coughing constantly, and he's now started throwing up. He's very weak and can't stand up well. He hasn't eaten (or even dranken much) since he quit, and is afraid he won't keep it down. I have never seen him this sick before, and feel terrible. He keeps asking for a cig to make it go away, and i refuse, but its getting really bad, and i hate to see him suffering. should i give him one, or is there anything else i can do to help him? i'm there for him, but i just feel terrible.
- a concerned girlfriend

2007-05-08 09:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by Harmonics 1 in Other - General Health Care

i always get this cramp right below my rib cage and its not period cramps because this has been going on for like 2 months. I get them when I'm just walking normal. Is this just oxygen deprived? and what can i do for it?

2007-05-08 09:23:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

When I get cold, even just a little bit, my hands turn purple. My hands are never really normal. And every time people look at my hands they ask what's wrong. What is this??

2007-05-08 09:05:05 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

have had mri ct scan have call the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (sic.?) what 2 do?

2007-05-08 08:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by michael d 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-08 08:15:38 · 2 answers · asked by M H 1 in Pain & Pain Management

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW LONG A MOTHER WOULD HAVE TO STOP TAKING PERCOCETS IN ORDER FOR HER NEWBORN TO NOT EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWL?? PLEASE ANSWER SERIOUSLY AND MATURELY...THIS IS NOT A PERSONAL QUESTION....IT IS FOR A REPORT I AM DOING ON NEWBORNS WITH WITHDRAWL. ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON THE SUBJECT WOULD ALSO HELP!!! THANKS A LOT! ALSO HOW LONG DOES WITHDRAWL LAST. CAN A BABY JUST HAVE SYMPTOMS IN THE UTERUS, AND BE BORN WITH NO SYMPTOMS?

2007-05-08 07:40:01 · 0 answers · asked by WONDERER 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-08 07:27:56 · 2 answers · asked by babyj4202 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i had an accident at work over 2 years ago i' a carpenter ,but every time i try the smallest job my back hurt's so bad i feel like crying their is only so much doing nothing i can handle ,i can't even sit for too long ,anyone got any idea's for me

2007-05-08 07:13:23 · 3 answers · asked by davy 2 in Injuries

I have no insurance and suffer from chronic pain in one of my hands. In the past when I have taken lortab it has helped tremendously! But it seems that most doctors are opposed to prescribing narcotics for pain. So I am interested in buying lortab 10mg online if it is legal which I have read that it is.
I also would like feed back from anyone who may have purchased drugs on-line.
I am exploring only my leagal options to purchase lortab online

2007-05-08 07:10:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

hi! i was addicted to codeine for past 7yrs n have given up recently
im dry scince 45days,my problem is tat during those yrs of my addiction i have gain lot of weight(im 5'.4''n weigh 80kg) and now since i have stoped take it i have same hope tat i will reduce weight,right now im also suffering from withdrawal which is very tough i hav restlessness,pain,pricking,cramps in my leg everyday because of which its so damn difficult to sleep at night, i also suffer from diahorea,im take same vitamine,calcium,iron supplements n also try to drink lot of water but again the problem is the place i stay in has a temparature of 45°n less cooling facility, but besidse every thing i wanna redue my weight n hav healthy lifestyle.But i m not sure tat how do i start should i start workout(exercises) rightway or wait till my withdrawal subsides i dont wanna end up hurting myself since i known my muscles are so week. Please anybody out there i seriously need sincer HELP PLEASE... I WANNA CHANGE MYSELF.

2007-05-08 06:50:31 · 13 answers · asked by arpn 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I mean I have performed very badly in an interview that could have got me a postgraduation seat in a prestigious institution....and now I regret doing so poorly.......how do I cope with this feeling?

2007-05-08 05:55:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

As the temprature and humidity rises my shoulder and neck gets colder. My doctors can't explain it.

2007-05-08 05:45:07 · 1 answers · asked by Mickey B 1 in Pain & Pain Management