General Health Care - May 2007

I live on a busy main road and work night shift so i sleep with earplugs everyday, until i've saved enough money for a double glazed window.
Anyway the wax must be getting pushed deeper into the ear, has anyone slept with plugs frequently for a long period of time and any harmful side effects?

2007-05-05 13:30:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

my jaw hurts when i open it wide on the right side but its not sowleen or anything.it didn't hurt all day when i was cheerleading, just when i think about it and my mom was like, i hope u don't have tmj,
what is tmj???
is it serious??

2007-05-05 13:06:18 · 3 answers · asked by yeahhvolleyballlovexo 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-05 13:00:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I am a junior in high school and have missed 2 and a half days of school bcause of the symptoms does any one know how i can find some relief???

2007-05-05 12:44:37 · 10 answers · asked by Julie M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had bothersome pain in my right calf, feels like an electric shock kind of pain. I have also been having back pain but MRI shows OK. The back has been better, but not the leg. I also had mormal MRI of the leg. Could this still be sciatica and not show up in back MRI??

2007-05-05 12:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by Tammy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

A long time ago, I lost faith that doctors are generally competent, or care about their patients. For example, you may have to wait a week to get an appointment, and then, when you FINALLY get "an audience with the king", he gives you some superficial, cursory "examination", and he just mouths some platitudes about getting rest or some such thing.

Right now, I may or may not have a meniscus problem in my knee. I may or may not have a problem with my ACL. Either I should walk unless it hurts, walk only short distances, or lay in my apartment for three weeks without stepping outside. I'm not sure. That is the recommendation of three different doctors.

Why does it seem like doctors don't really have a grasp of human anatomy? When they can pinpoint the exact point where something hurts, and they can feel the soft tissue around the area, it should be self-evident. Even my massage therapist had a different answer.

Are doctors just ambivalent?

2007-05-05 12:27:45 · 16 answers · asked by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 in Injuries

i'm going to the doctor on monday about this, but it hurts so i wanna know if anyone can help me sooner...my leg has been hurting in the front, at the sides and it used to only be one leg, but now its two. It also used to olny hurt when i ran or played tennis. It has gone up to my knee now too. But it hurts almost always now, even if i havn't ran for a while...can anyone give me some suggestions untell i go to the doctor....it especially hurts when i go upstairs.....Help please

2007-05-05 12:23:55 · 2 answers · asked by Bbagsies! 4 in Pain & Pain Management

does it actually make u feel good or is it all in ur head?? please if u r an emo i need an answer.

2007-05-05 11:43:36 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle_is_me<33 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-05 11:38:06 · 0 answers · asked by pantera c 1 in Pain & Pain Management

the heels of my feet get sore out of nowhere. i don't do sports or run or anything and im only 105 lbs so it cant be because there is too much weight on them, what can be the problem?

2007-05-05 11:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-05-05 11:29:26 · 17 answers · asked by SecretAgentLegs 2 in First Aid

how long does it take for a blister 2 go away cause i have 2 n they havnt burst yet just wondering how long it would take cause i go out walkin alot 2 keep fit because thats the only exercice i can do because i am 25weeks pregnant but is there cream i can use 2 sooth the pain?

2007-05-05 11:25:18 · 4 answers · asked by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 in First Aid

I purchased a peice of exercise equipment ten days ago, the manufacturer offered a three year parts and labour warranty on the item. After thee days it developed a minor fault which was recitified with raplacement parts, which I fitted.
On the same day I recieved the replacement parts, another fault occured whilst using it and I sustained an injury. The question is, what should I do next?

2007-05-05 11:01:40 · 7 answers · asked by ga 1 in Injuries

It is so painful. No throat closing, just this IMMEDIATE pain generating from back of throat, sides of tongue to eventually roof of mouth and entire tongue and throat. NOT like a sore throat from a cold- these are MOUTH CRAMPS? Has anyone had this or does anyone have any remedies to help? Tylenol does NOTHING. I'm only on Prednisone at this point- no nausea, etc. Just this excruciatingly painful mouth stuff. Help!

2007-05-05 10:31:32 · 4 answers · asked by Bashert Advantage.com 1 in Pain & Pain Management

does anyone know some kinda treatment that will get rid of it relli fast

2007-05-05 09:43:20 · 3 answers · asked by tony a 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Last night I cut my thumb on a broken dinner plate while trying to wash it. It took a small chunk out of my thumb. Just by looking at it, I don't think it could be stitched up, mainly because it's not a narrow cut or a gash. I apply peroxide as well as a clean bandage to it with neosporin two to three times a day. I was just wondering if anyone knew how long it would take to fully heal, as well as some other things I can do to make it heal quicker, if possible.

2007-05-05 08:04:58 · 3 answers · asked by Jdog1 1 in First Aid

I would Love to hear from anyone who has had this surgery. I also had surgery for cubital tunnel which is at the elbows. I had the surgery 2 years ago and after the very long painful healing process felt some relief only in the way that I could lift items that were normally to heavy for me. (Such as a gallon of milk!) Up untill 4 months ago I dealt with alot of anger and dissapointment that the surgery was such a failure. 4 months ago I had to quit my parttime job as the constant pain, tightness and inflammation was unbearable. I wear my splints to bed every night and am physically limited. I feel so deceived by the promise that this surgery would free me from my dibilitating "Carpal Tunnel Syndrome" Since I have not been working I atleast am not dealing with the relentless "Flair Up's" Looking forward to hearing from those on there outcome....laceyemerill

2007-05-05 07:37:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

What is the most appropriate way to brace for an impact with, either in a car or a plane or just falling down, do you grab onto something bolted down on a plane or car, or would that possibly cause your arms to flail about incorrectly? and i don't know how one should take a free fall to minimize damage.

2007-05-05 07:31:05 · 2 answers · asked by skewbone 1 in Injuries

i have noticed a pain in my spine for the last two weeks it all started when i awoke one morning and had a stiff neck,when my neck started getting better i had a pain at the base of my spine and once that had gone i got a pain in my spine inbetween my shoulder blades,does anybody know whats wrong?

2007-05-05 07:17:19 · 10 answers · asked by scobalthenut 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I need the support because of my weight. I weigh 305lbs.

2007-05-05 06:33:58 · 1 answers · asked by J 1 in Other - General Health Care

Well, the other night I heard the phone ringing and hurdled over the baby gate in my hallway. Needless to say, I split my pinky toe on my left foot, but then the next day back behind my right knee, it hurts to put it completely straight. Also, if I squat down to like look at a lower shelf or like play with baby, the pain is so intense and painful, that I just drop to the floor as my knee can't handle it. I have had plenty of pulled muscles in my day, but this does not seem like a pulled muscle as I can deal with those (I pulled a muscle in my back once and actually had to be put on Vicadin for about a week, let's just say I could not move my arms..) Anyway, this is not as severe, but it is nothing like I have had before. It has only been 2 days, and it has slight improvment, but I was maybe thinking a pinched nerve??? Icy hot and stuff is not helping the squat thing, as with a 17 mo. old, that is hard. no health insurance til aug. either!! Is fine when I walk, but stairs man, ouch

2007-05-05 06:17:06 · 3 answers · asked by tash 1 in Pain & Pain Management

The lower back is just sore muscular wise and it always crackles and when i bend over it hurts and cracks the most?? I stretched a lot strengthened a lot and went to different doc.'s and chiro's and nothings workin, do i do acupuncture now ?? or should i wait a couple months and see if i just gradually goes away??

2007-05-05 06:05:41 · 4 answers · asked by Francesco C 1 in Injuries

2007-05-05 05:48:48 · 12 answers · asked by GUMMY 1 in Injuries

Anyone found a cure for painful ears when on a plane, please? 14 yr old and cries with the pain every year we go on holiday. Doc just tells her to suck a boiled sweet. Doesn't work. Nothing else wrong with ears, and she's not a kid who easily cries, so the pain must be really bad. Thanks

2007-05-05 05:38:21 · 4 answers · asked by Taylor29 7 in Pain & Pain Management

i cracked my elbow bone and am in cast from wrist to upper arm, any pity would be greatly appreciated, how can i stop the itch the cast is causing. its my left arm and i'm left handed. i'm misreable, must need another pain killer,

2007-05-05 05:20:08 · 10 answers · asked by Christine 6 in Pain & Pain Management

Now I should also note that I am 6'1" and 305lbs.

2007-05-05 05:08:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

the finger bending permanently downward. do i need surgery???

2007-05-05 05:06:23 · 1 answers · asked by sponge d 1 in Injuries

I called my doctor and he didnt know what to do about it either.

2007-05-05 05:06:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Our family physician just gave my husband splints and told him to take some aleve for his hand problems. His hands and fingers hurt, more so at night, and nothing seems to be helping. We are just trying to figure out what it could be before we see a specialist. What are the major differences between tendonitis and carpal tunnel? Any info. would be helpful!!!

2007-05-05 04:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by smb 3 in Injuries

its been black now for several months now

2007-05-05 04:06:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries