General Health Care - June 2007

2007-06-24 15:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by Tim 2 in Pain & Pain Management

my arm really hurts when i lift it (possibly due to the nerves)
what kind of doc should i see?

2007-06-24 15:38:27 · 1 answers · asked by why? 2 in Injuries

2007-06-24 15:36:42 · 7 answers · asked by JDAWG 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-06-24 15:32:18 · 1 answers · asked by Kitkat 1 in Injuries

i was out in my barn, and my barn is in the middle of a field. It was at about 2:30pm. Could the bug possibly have been a velvet ant? my arm has been swelling for a 2 days now. I need to know if I have to take any medicines for it. The bug was about 1 inch long. It was about as big as a hornet but it's sting was much more powerful I think.

2007-06-24 15:27:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I am 25 years old and recently started having back pain...mostly at night. I have already tried the whole pillow between my knees, under my back etc etc etc. Nothing seems to eleviate it.

The pain is mostly across my upper back and more severe on the right side. The pain on the right upper side carrys over to the daytime and is prominent when i sneeze or make moves like that.

At night, the only position that makes me comfortable is to curl up so that my back makes a total curve...like a circle.

Is this regualr back pain? What could I do?

I have no injuries, this just started over the past few months. Hmmm

2007-06-24 15:27:10 · 3 answers · asked by stephasoris 4 in Pain & Pain Management

There are two gigantic raccoons in my backyard... the first one is at least 30 pounds... I would guess like 30 inches and fat, the second one is skinny and all I have is my hands and a couple of really long sticks (I could use a knife) and nothing else to get at it. I mean, its been harrassing my dog and I want a way to bring that this down... I want to teach it a lesson so it gets out of my property... how would you recommend I do it?

2007-06-24 15:19:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My almost 8 year old son banged his head on the headboard just before bedtime. He hit it pretty hard. How long should I keep him awake afterwards, to make sure he is OK? We checked him out there appears to be no lump. We applied ice to it. It's now been almost an hour since it happened and he says the spot where he hit it is sore. It seems sensitive to the touch. There still appers to be no lump or bruise, but it's hard to tell for sure because of his hair. There has been no bleeding. We checked his "memory" by asking him simple and sometimes trick questions, which he always answered right. We checked his pupils, and they react to light as they should. If we go in to check on him every 2-3 hours, is it ok to let him go to sleep within an hour of it happening? Or should we keep him awake longer?

2007-06-24 14:21:13 · 5 answers · asked by adclutter 1 in Injuries

Any one else here have severe back pain because of a bulging disc? If so what pain medication works the best for you? I currently take Vicodin but it doesn't work much.

2007-06-24 14:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My goal is to go to Med. school. I finished my freshman year in college with 100 hours of volunteer work. My duty was to direct cars where to go in a parking lot in Los Angeles. After the car paid, I was supposed to direct them where to park, since space was limited.

Next im going to volunteer at a hospital. Is this too much volunteering or is it just right? Not that I dont enjoy helping people, its just that I dont want the people who review my application to think that someone with hundreds of hours of volunteer work must be crazy or something like that, but is this ok? Or what would you advice me to do next after volunteer work at the hospital?

2007-06-24 11:17:40 · 5 answers · asked by Ronaldo L 1 in Other - General Health Care

Just with a mobile number, googled it (some times appears if its a 'scam number') - but it isnt.
Didnt t recognise the number, have tried to search it and nothing comes up.
Called and it was voicemail (and a woman) - left a message to call if they needed to speak to me
No callback - but keep getting the email still
have had previous problems with my ex calling me so dont want to ID my call.
Once or twice maybe a mistake - this is happening loads.
Have ignored it until - how does this anonymous mail get your email address? How can I stop it - its freaking me out.
Any help would be appreciated. thanks

2007-06-24 11:15:33 · 10 answers · asked by Bela 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I've gone to my doctor and I've been to massage therapists. I lay on the hard floor and I take hot baths. I rub icy hot on my neck and I give my self massages hourly. I stretch all the time and I exercise weekly. I've also started meditating.

I feel like I'm running out of options besides going back to my doctor or seeing a chiropractor. I know that chrios are total quacks but I also know they can make you feel better.

Has anyone found anything that helps with tense necks and shoulders that I haven't tried yet?

Thanks!

2007-06-24 09:59:45 · 10 answers · asked by Mister Shock 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My sister is 68 yrs old and has had arthritis for many years. She has Remicade treatments and takes medication. Today she is just miserable with swelling in her hands. And in alot of pain and has a 101 fever. Does any one have a suggestions that she can do? Her doctor can only do so much. Thank you for any help and ideas you can offer.

2007-06-24 09:58:50 · 3 answers · asked by kingsley 6 in Pain & Pain Management

I have never had nails..only nubs, mainly because I bite them the moment I see a nail forming...you would think after I have made my fingers bleed I would stop, but nope..still haven't learned my lesson, any idea what I can do to stop?

2007-06-24 09:53:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I recently fell off my bike and got a serious case of road rash on both my knees, shoulder and face. What are some ways to keep it from scarring..Should I put Band-Aides on it?

2007-06-24 09:26:58 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah M 3 in First Aid

At night I wake up about 5 times because the hip that I am sleeping on is really sore. I usually just flip over to the other side but soon i wake up again only to find that my other hip is aching too. The pain is more inside my hip rather than on the out side. Im not over weight. What could be causing this?

2007-06-24 08:12:16 · 7 answers · asked by Dave 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-24 06:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by jennipoo 2 in Other - General Health Care

It's really uncomfortable, and imposible to lean or lay down flat on my back. It feels as though maybe my neck is out of alignment, but when I look up as much as I can, the bone will seem flat with the rest of my neck. Does anyone else have this or at least know if its something I should worry about?

2007-06-24 06:17:58 · 3 answers · asked by Alyson 1 in Pain & Pain Management

over the counter that are stronger than regular advil? Ill love anyone who knows of a 12 hours and stronger one? Here's the deal Im in montreal and its a holiday and the waiting times for a doctor today are 16-23 hours unless its life threatening OF COURSE of all days I got a migraine last night I kept waking up within 3 hours of taking the advil in pain I exceeded the dose in one night it seamed to take away a little pain not any sensitivity to sound or light I could really use something stronger and longer lasting I know if I get 10 hours sleep it will go away like usual but I cant get the sleep its so bad PLEASSEEE IF YOU GET THEM YOU KNOW HOW I FEEL PLEASE HELP

2007-06-24 06:07:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

its purple and hurts to walk on it.
Yesturday I rolled my ankle and when I did this somthing popped. Could I have tore my muscle? What should I do?

2007-06-24 05:28:08 · 2 answers · asked by girl with questions 2 in Injuries

Hi, I have asked questions before, I have a spiral fracture of my tib and fib, i was in a full cast for 7 weeks, I am now in a below knee cast and was told I can now weight beare.
What exactly does this mean. can I walk as normal using my cruches.
I can't stand straight let alone walk, my cast is cut funny. it still covers my knee but is cut away at the back, this allows me to bend my knee. How long should I be like this before it comes off and I can walk normal.
The hospital did not give me much info, just left me to it and said see you in 5 weeks.
Has anyone else been in this situation. should I still take it easy.

2007-06-24 05:25:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-06-24 04:12:38 · 2 answers · asked by blubillygoat 2 in Injuries

I don't know how to explain it but when i woke up at six this morning and tried to stand up my legs folded under me. They weren't numb. Then i tried to immediately stand again, but it happened again and i fell right back down. I waited for awhile then got back in bed and fell asleep or passed out? Idk but now the entire right side of my body is sore and i didn't do anything yesterday, but i did only get 3 hours of sleep could that be the problem? idk

2007-06-24 03:20:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-24 03:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by Eula 3 in Injuries

if so... side effects for you? how long have you been on them.. tell me your side thanks..

and i've already read on it so i don't need to know any certain information.. i would just like to hear from ppl on this.. and i know diet and exercise is the right thing.. yes i already know lol

thxs in advance.

2007-06-24 01:20:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My son had his tonsils n adnoids out plus tubes put in his ears three days ago. He will not take his pain meds. I guess the codine makes the tylenol taste bitter. Ill put it in his drink n he will just take a few sips here n there. I just dont want him to suffer. Any suggestions?

2007-06-24 00:46:44 · 7 answers · asked by angiefrogg 1 in Pain & Pain Management

around my temples and sinus

2007-06-24 00:16:07 · 12 answers · asked by J 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-24 00:06:13 · 8 answers · asked by kim p 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I went to a athletic camp last week and somehow managed to pull my toenail off. I was doing fine until a few days after, when I started having extreme pain. I have had constant pain ever since even though I ice it a good bit and take asprin. I think That it may be an ingrown toenail. Any Idea how to deal with it?

2007-06-23 23:47:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I just got a new job that requires me to stand (no walking, just standing) for 7+ hours straight. I have very bad back problems & the first day wrecked my back. How can I prevent the pain for when I go into work today?


PS: I can't ask for a position where I don't have to stand, all of the lower positions there require me to stand for a long period of time.

2007-06-23 23:17:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management