General Health Care - June 2007

If you have diarrhea, how does antibiotics like Flagyl work better than pepto and immodium? Can someone explain in simple terms how these different medicines work and get absorbed into our bodies? thanks

2007-06-07 16:09:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

my ankle must be a really sensitive area, cause one time it got so sunburned it turned PURPLE.

2007-06-07 16:00:55 · 6 answers · asked by voodewchile 2 in Injuries

I have a pinched nerve because of a ruptured L5 disc. It causes pain in my butt and left leg and I have numbness in my foot and part of my leg (about a week and a half). It been going on since May 20th. The actual incident that caused my low back problem started in March when I slipped. The surgery would be out patient non-evasive. But recover time is 8 to 10 weeks putting me out of work for 2 months!

2007-06-07 15:08:13 · 5 answers · asked by starfire 4 in Injuries

My stepfather just got perscribed "HYDROCODONE" for pain and a broad spectrum antibiotic for his very painful kidney infection. the analgesic works but produces what he describes as intense nausea! i was wondering if there was anything available to cure his nausea (he throws up every time he wakes up) or any home remedies?

2007-06-07 14:51:25 · 0 answers · asked by Goldfish 2 in Pain & Pain Management

everytime i wake up from bed in the morning i wake up with a headache. is it because i go to sleep right after 2hrs of bieng on the computer? can anyone give any advise on how to get rid of it. ive tried asprin and a 1.5 hr nap and it still doesnt go away

2007-06-07 13:46:59 · 8 answers · asked by Riddle 1 in Pain & Pain Management

in my lower back i have a severe pain when i woke up this morning it was not as severe, is there any way to make the pain lessen, i'm fine laying down but to get up it hurts unbelievably bad.

2007-06-07 12:37:47 · 2 answers · asked by Pink_xX 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I tried it for a week and I'm sooo sore!

2007-06-07 12:32:09 · 2 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Pain & Pain Management

why does my knee just hurts. I have never hurt it so i dont know what it is. Any ideas?

2007-06-07 12:26:17 · 3 answers · asked by tree_mower 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have gained 20 pounds, and I feel worse now than I did when I smoked 2 packs a day...any advise?

2007-06-07 12:15:58 · 6 answers · asked by Angel 4 in Other - General Health Care

I was just wondering because my habit has crept up to that over the last few months....

2007-06-07 11:50:02 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i ca n bareley hold my head up could i have broken something or just pulled something in my neck what can i do

2007-06-07 11:30:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I need a little advice.... I had back sugery in Oct to remove a bulging disk that was putting pressure on my sciatic{sp} nerve. well to make a long story short , soon after I started haveing the same pain as before, {sever pain in right buttock and down leg and we will not even discuss the back pain} so i went back to my doctor and he did another MRI and said that the scar tissue had grown around the nerve and that was what was causeing all the pain, put me on meds and said the only other option was surgery. So now I have been on these meds for about 6 months now and the pain is just getting worse. So I have made a appointment with him to discuss the surgery to remove the scar tissue. What I would like to know is if there is anyone else who has been thru this and if so what do i have to look forward too? How dangerous is this surgery and what if they snip my nerve will that cause perm damage? My sister had a car accident a few years ago and just stretched her nerve and now she is crippled and in a wheel chair. Should I take the chance or just keep taking the pain meds and hope it gets better. I don't see how it can get better until it is removed but I am haveing to take pain meds about 4 times a day to even be able to set up or get up to cook dinner or dishes or anything. I am SCARED and don't know what to do

2007-06-07 10:47:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My job requires me to lift things and bend down alot. I've recently started playing basketball and my knees are so sore. It hurts especially when i hop in and out of my truck. Has anyone ever experienced this and if so what did you do?

Exercise? if so which kind
i tried icing my knees afterwards and that helps alot but the more i play ball the heavier my legs feel cause my knees are so sore.
thx

2007-06-07 10:44:01 · 7 answers · asked by okinaps319 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I know they only last about 20 seconds. But man it's a long 20 seconds. I heard if you walk it out it helps. I mainly get mine in my calves. I also heard eating bananas is good for them because of the potasium. Also what causes them ? Sometimes I'll be in bed and just stretch and that causes them.

2007-06-07 10:41:16 · 6 answers · asked by ybmad2087 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My 8-year-old brother won't shut up about pai in his legs. He has had trouble standing, walking, and getting out of bed for the past couple of days. Is it growing pains? We walked and swam last week for about 4 hours, could that be it? Is there anyway to get him to feel better?

2007-06-07 10:36:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous 2 in Pain & Pain Management

So,listen what happens to me sometimes :)
At the back of my head i feel like a nerve freezes and then i have a headache and pain down in my neck,you know in the area close to the shoulders...,which i also feel like it freezes
Any ideas what is that? Thanks!

2007-06-07 10:34:11 · 3 answers · asked by girl 5 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-07 10:19:23 · 4 answers · asked by Robyn P 3 in Injuries

2007-06-07 10:16:13 · 2 answers · asked by Ricky J 1 in Injuries

I have a bite, actually 3 of them on my legs. These are not like any other bites I have ever had. It is red and swollen in the diameter of... bigger than a softball, but smaller than a basketball. Pretty big. And it is swollen up about 1/4 of an inch above my skin, it is swollen enough that you can see the swelling through my pants. The center is really hard, and blistering. It itches a little, but mostly hurts. And ever since I was bit, my whole body is sore.
I don't have medical insurance, so I am avoiding going to the doctor; but is this something I should be worried about? I put benadryl on it, and it still itches. It is really hot in that area too. Any Ideas?

2007-06-07 09:39:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Why do people look at you differently if you park in a handicap spot and get out and walk into an establishment? You don't have to be in a wheelchair to be handicapped. My mom looks normal but has severe neck trauma for the rest of her life. The pain is excruciating so walking the shorter distance helps. She is pretty much in pain all the time and even with having a pain pump she still has trouble dealing with it. You don't have to be in a wheelchair to be handicapped.

2007-06-07 09:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 in Injuries

2007-06-07 08:50:54 · 5 answers · asked by Sim43155 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-07 08:47:21 · 15 answers · asked by fonzarelli_1999 5 in Injuries

My dad has got a small bug in his ear, and he says that he feels like it is pretty far into his ear. Any suggestions on what to do?
answer asap please!!!

2007-06-07 08:34:45 · 11 answers · asked by Karina 1 in First Aid

Can aspirin be used as a drug or something? Like can you get high off it? Can you use it as a pain reliever for anything besides headaches? Please help. I need to know.

2007-06-07 08:32:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

It's minor but it hurts a little and I don't want to have a scar.

2007-06-07 08:28:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I'm living on my own, and a college student with a low paying job. I can hardly afford any special gifts for myself because of rent, tuition, and food, etc. But I want to quit biting my nails. I've tried the store bought Anti-Bite nail polish, but it doesn't work. Is there any home recipes to stop myself from biting my nails?
And no, I'm not putting my nails in cow manure. There's no cows where I live anyways.

2007-06-07 08:17:50 · 15 answers · asked by Ata Chan 1 in Other - General Health Care

I was recently told that I might have Fibromyalgia by my doctor. I don't have pain other than headaches, and I have major fatigue. During times when I feel good though, I had hoped I could continue running, like I was before I started having the dizziness and numbness.

2007-06-07 08:05:53 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i have always shaved my bikini line but due to the nasty rash it leaves, which looks horrible when wearing a bikini, im about to wax for my first time tomorrow, i'm doing it myself at home. I'm very scared especially as i feel it will hurt more down there so does anyone know good pain free tips! Ways to wax without the pain! thank you!!

2007-06-07 07:26:19 · 7 answers · asked by dee4tee 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-07 07:06:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am 24 going on 25 years old and have had knee problems since I was nine. Because of these problems I have had 2 surgeries on my right knee. Now my left knee is giving me problems. It started out as a tight feeling on the back and outside of my knee. Then it would swell and a knot would form on the outside. I had a MRI done about 8 months ago and the doctor says there was a small cyst in there and that it was nothing to worry about. Since then my knee has been getting worse.Now it is popping and hurting all of the time. It also feels like it getting caught and sometimes when I am walking up or down stairs the middle of my knee cap hurts and makes my knee give out. I have done a lot of research and have come up with nothing. I have no insurance but am tired of the pain. Any advice would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks!

2007-06-07 07:06:10 · 3 answers · asked by Jaycee G 1 in Injuries