General Health Care - June 2007

My husband suffers from chronic back pain. Air conditioning makes it much worse. Any suggestions on how to make him feel better?

2007-06-20 02:54:20 · 7 answers · asked by nessturn22 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have worked all my life, paid all my taxes and contributed to society in a positive way. however i am partially sighted and do find getting around in an unfamiliar place difficult. i cannot see road signs, bus numbers and train timetable boards. obviously i can't drive either. i have been told that i would probably qualify for DLA. the problem i have is - i have never liked the idea of people claiming from the DSS when they don't need to and have spoken out against it. do you think i should claim to help me with the cost of taxis and glasses (being regisrered as partially sighted only entitles me to a free eye test and offers no help towards the cost of my glasses because i work full time)

2007-06-20 02:46:20 · 9 answers · asked by YAMI 3 in Other - General Health Care

Can someone enlighten me on this? I was just told that taking straight B-6 vitamin will keep bugs away. Can someone claim the validity of this information? The person says taking it internally will come thru your pores and will keep bugs away. Thanks!

2007-06-20 02:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by tc829 1 in First Aid

hi,
i accidentally spilled hot was on the top of my hand, now i have blisters, i don't want it to scar, what should i do??

2007-06-20 01:57:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

any homemade remedies to numb my big toe...you can guess what it might be...and ingrown toenail. i know i should go to the doctor and its 15min procedure but ive rather try at home first, then if that doesnt work go to a doctor. ive tried leaving it in water for 20min but when i touch my toe theres still pain. thanks for any suggestions!

2007-06-20 01:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by as0314991 2 in Pain & Pain Management

does anyone know a sure-fire way to get rid of a mosquito bite by tonight? i have one on my forehead i got on monday night and i'm trying to dry it up (i have a wedding this weekend). i've heard that preparation h and, yes, scotch tape even work well. does anyone have any ideas?

2007-06-20 01:01:38 · 10 answers · asked by Emily F 1 in First Aid

I had a multiple hairline fracture of my 5th metatarsal on my left foot over 2 and a half years ago. A podiatrist said that the damage wasn't bad and they didn't need to rebreak it. But I have had trouble with my foot ever since. My foot throbs continuously and just the other day I was climbing up on a bank and my foot really started to hurt. The throbbing became painful and my foot began cracking and popping. I can't flex my foot and can walk on it, but can't put much pressure on it. My foot almost feels like it needs to be put back in place- almost like when you crack your back or a joint to make it feel better? Once the foot "cracks back in place" it relieves the pain a little bit.

I am really at a loss here. I always felt that my foot never healed properly. The pain and throbbing is on the side of my foot close to my ankle. The throbbing can actually be felt like a pulse and with rest it isn't getting better.
What could possibly be the problem? Did I reinjure my foot?

2007-06-20 00:07:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

SCIATICA - THE MOST DREADFUL PAIN, WORRY ABOUT BACK SURGERY IS MY THING, I WANT TO BE NORMAL AGAIN. WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR SUCH UNKNOWN SURGERY TO COME. I HAD A MRI AND SLEPT THROUGH IT AND DONT KNOW THE OUTCOME OF IT YET. OOOOOH! THE PAIN IT HURTS LIKE CRAZY, TRYING MY BEST TO STAY CHEERFUL EVERY DAY, BUT! I DONT KNOW JUST NEED SOME SENSE TALKED INTO MY HEAD. IF A PERSON CAN GET THROUGH TO ME YOU GOT IT GOOD.

2007-06-19 23:55:50 · 3 answers · asked by Warrior For Christ JESUS 1 in Pain & Pain Management

okay im not the exercising types...i've growm a couple kilos over wieght (5'4 and im 59kgs) and i joined a gym...its been two days...and i think i over did it. EVERY PART OF MY BODY HURTS!! i can't walk..WALK?? i can't even stand straight..or lie down stright or get up within 10minutes after i've lied down! my abs, my thighs, my arms and the part of my body that joins my legs to my abdomen hurts like crazy. i have already taken a pain killer- vovaron(sp?)

what do i do??should i go to the gym today?

2007-06-19 23:20:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

alot of the times i feel a great amount of warmth all over my face, not my body. I have pressure on my face alot in certain areas, what could this mean? I get a good amount of sleep, so its not a lack of,

2007-06-19 22:21:08 · 2 answers · asked by Ms. Witaker 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i broke both bones in my left leg playing footy and had a rod and pins inserted...i had surgery to remove the rod and pins last july.
i started to play footy early this year and done pre season training and i'm now in competion.i have been getting sharp pains in my legs and are constantly sore.the pain started near my ankle but of late the pains are coming from my calf muscles...i think i mite have blood clots but not realie sure cause i'm a fit guy i dont no what the problem could be?

2007-06-19 22:14:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've had a broken leg from running into a fat girl colliding with her at the corner(I was only little and she was big) broken arm from falling out of a tree when I was little broken chin from being pushed around on a bike(when I was in kindergarden) without brakes by an older kid and it ran into a rock. Ive also chipped my tooth going over the handle bars of a bike, busted my knuckle on the t.v. set. Multiple scars on my face from cutting myself up with a razor blade. I've also got scizophrenia and yer I guess you could say I feel a little beat up huh?

2007-06-19 22:03:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

ive been having pain in my right flan kand i do have a uti what might this be a kidney stone developing or something as ive been told it hurts moderately and is in my right flank about 4 inches above my hip bone

2007-06-19 22:02:21 · 2 answers · asked by Army__Strong 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I had the first two views taken, but when the 45 dergee angle was required, or the 90 dregree angle, it was too painful.
I couldn't even let them get the whole chest muscle in the first views.

Has anyone else had this problem?

2007-06-19 21:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am 15 and lately (for the past two months) I can't sleep AT ALL during the day. I don't drink caffeine, I get plenty of exercise, and have a quiet room but I can't get to sleep until 6 A.M. and don't wake up till 3 p.m. or sometimes I don't sleep at all! I'm not depressed or have any other physiological problems (no bad dreams etc.) but I just can't sleep! I feel tired but when I lay down I can't get to sleep. Yesterday I lied awake for 12 hrs trying to get to sleep before I gave up. Normally, because It's summer, I wouldn't worry but I'm going on vacation Friday and I have to be able to go to sleep early and wake up early.

Any suggestions on how to get to sleep or maybe why I can't sleep?

2007-06-19 19:00:59 · 11 answers · asked by *Millie* 2 in Other - General Health Care

i have high blood pressure but i keep it under control. i also have thyroid problems which are also under control. my feet have been swollen so big in the past couple of weeks i cant even see my ankles. i walk alot so im not that much over weight , i watch my three grand sons which will run the weight off, i dont eat htat much salt, the tops of them hurt, they feel like they are on fire. i know i need to go to the dr. i am making an appointment friday,

2007-06-19 18:45:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i feel like there is a stabbing in 3 different places down my right shoulder..next to my shoulder blade, next to my neck, and on the joint.

Does anyone have an idea as to what this is and how to stop the pain?

2007-06-19 18:15:17 · 4 answers · asked by xombiecats 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-19 18:05:27 · 5 answers · asked by amanda t 3 in First Aid

i sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago playing bball. it was pretty bad swelling, but went away after about a week. also took me about 2 weeks to walk around normally (i was able to hobble after about 10 min), but there is still a little swelling in the ankle. also, i have pain on the top of my ankle when i try running (sharp pain) (it feels like a tendon or something) and a duller pain if i press the side of my ankle bone. if i ice it the pain goes away for a bit. any clue on the best treatment for my ankle?? thanks.... oh and i didn't RICE cuz i've never had an ankle sprain before and didn't realize it was this bad. now i rice though.

2007-06-19 16:58:30 · 7 answers · asked by Branshaw 4 in Injuries

I am wanting to get a reduction. I have been having lots of shoulder pain, back pain and its hard for me to exersize. I have complained about it to a few doctors and they documented it for me. I have had MRIs done on my back and I've had a few shots in my back for the pain but those made me break out. Anyway my Doctor told me he thinks it would be a good idea and gave me a name of a plastic surgen to call. Which I will do tomrrow. I have GHP and my doctor says if we documant it really well the insurance will help pay for one. Has anyone ever had one done if so was it resently. Did your health insurance help pay for it? If so did You have GHP or does anyone know on average what persentage the insurance will pay for?

2007-06-19 16:56:27 · 5 answers · asked by anglzndskyz2 2 in Injuries

Im having ALOT of trouble sleeping lately. I cannot fall asleep until around 4 am and then I only sleep til around 8. I cannot use sleep aids b/c my doctor will not prescribe them. I know it has something to do with the fact that I'm in a knee immoboilizer that is Extremely uncomfortable, but if anyone has any suggestions that would be a great help. Its starting to really wear me down. Thanks!

2007-06-19 16:51:48 · 7 answers · asked by bodmodangel 6 in Other - General Health Care

alright i like stubbed it the other week, but it was the most serious stub ever, its hurt this whole week and it swelled up alot more than my other toe, and i just restubbed it, so much pain just when i stub it, not really when i walk

and i can crack it back and worth, kind of weird...but my parents said not much they can do about a broken pinky toe if its not too serious...should i just buddy tape it, ice it, or get it checked out?

2007-06-19 16:28:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

what is a pulled ligament in the knee

2007-06-19 16:21:43 · 4 answers · asked by angel351303 1 in Injuries

What age do you stop taking vacinations and shots?

2007-06-19 16:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by i like gums 1 in Other - General Health Care

My shoulder has been messed up since about 2 weeks prior to spring break. I don't know what I did to it but I can't put a whole lot of weight on it anymore and I tried to bench 140lbs and I couldnt even get 85lbs anymore. It also pops and grinds like crazy when i rotate it. If anyone knows what may be wrong please help me.

2007-06-19 15:52:16 · 4 answers · asked by Lanadogg 1 in Injuries

Can the girls in the stunt be injured?

Can the guy be injured and how?

Thanks for the details.

2007-06-19 15:52:11 · 3 answers · asked by gogoal 1 in Injuries

2007-06-19 15:48:09 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron W 1 in Other - General Health Care

Anyone ever had this problem and what could it be? Any suggestions to stop the pain?

2007-06-19 15:37:00 · 5 answers · asked by lori3331 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I separated my AC joint in my shoulder! I know terrible right!? Well I need to know how long it will be until I can play baseball again and is there any way I can injure it more? Thank you

2007-06-19 15:34:42 · 2 answers · asked by Frankie G 1 in Injuries

i was walking my dog and i wasnt paying attention and went through some long grass. now i have found 2 ticks on my head and a tick with its jaws already in my skin on my side. its been about 6 hours, (since i went though the grass) and im really frreaked out that i might get a desease. because i can feel them running over my skin and stuff. i dont like it and i need some advice on how to handle this. is there a tick repelent for people? or something like that? should i take a shower? please i need help!!

2007-06-19 15:18:19 · 7 answers · asked by rice_eating_panda 1 in Other - General Health Care