General Health Care - June 2007

At night i feel tired and drowsy. I cant fall asleep though. I feel like taking naps but im not tired but i know i am. I can esily pull allnighters and i feel like (no no word) in the mornings. How can i go to sleep faster and not pull al nighters (for the sake of my hamster too)

2007-06-05 17:30:37 · 14 answers · asked by . 3 in Other - General Health Care

I came out of surgery about 4 weeks ago and the doctors and nurses keep telling me to increase my protein. The problem is I’m not sure how much protein is enough. I’m in my late teens early 20's and weigh around two hounded pounds at a height of 5'5". The surgery left me with about a 4.6 cm X3.6cm X1.5 CM hole in the side of my leg. Well obviously it's gotten smaller but I’m looking for the fastest and most pain free way to heal. I’m on a wound vac and man does it suck (literally and figuratively).

2007-06-05 16:52:08 · 2 answers · asked by lala6212006 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-06-05 16:37:59 · 11 answers · asked by Kelso 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi Guys,
I am currently suffering pain in my legs(sorness), should i use heat or cold treatment?

Thanks

2007-06-05 16:29:13 · 5 answers · asked by daniel k 1 in Pain & Pain Management

He says he swallowed a piece of plastic off of his toy truck. It would be about half a tooth pick size. what should i do?

2007-06-05 16:24:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

hi i had a question i am 18 yrs old and i have 2 herniated disc right below each other i went to therapy and everything i had this about 2 years and i am having surgery next monday i am scard that after surgery my disc wont be the same have any of you have surgery and how long is the recovery. I am going to have it done in boston with dr. roth any advice thanks

2007-06-05 16:01:08 · 3 answers · asked by joeyh233 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-05 16:01:02 · 8 answers · asked by xjennx5677 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-06-05 15:58:07 · 11 answers · asked by xjennx5677 1 in Pain & Pain Management

What's the best way to measure my pulse? I don't get the neck, and the wrist thing. I sometimes put my hand on my heart, and just feel for a beat, but that never works, because I always get a pulse of 22, and that's not right here!

So...?

2007-06-05 15:32:37 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - General Health Care

I was fine until 4 weeks ago at my sister's communion when after everyone left, I threw up the food. Then after I felt nauseous all the time, and I can't eat breakfast in the morning because I throw it up and I have diarrhea now in the mornings only. I'm going to the doctor soon but I'm really scared because I HATE doctors and going to the hospital. What could I have???

P.S. No I'm not pregnant. I'm 16 years old, eat fairly well and I'm not under stress.

2007-06-05 15:25:59 · 3 answers · asked by AnimeLuver 3 in Other - General Health Care

So I was babysitting Saturday night and the younger kid threw a hard toy at my cheek! Somehow I got a black eye from it (or at least part of a black eye) and my cheek is still pretty sore from it.
it looks like someone drew right under my eye with a thick gray/sliver marker then drew on my cheek.
I have to do some once a week work soon, and it wouldn't look very good if i show up the first day with a black eye. So does anyone know the best way to hid or to heal it?

2007-06-05 15:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by alexelric14 2 in Injuries

I got a TB Test earlier today around 11:30 ish this morning for volunteering at the hospital....

I didn't watch the nurse inject the stuff in my arm.. cause i am a phobic of needles...

but.. i remember last time there was a some blood and i had what looked like a fluid filled pocket under my skin the 1st time i had it done last year...

Well this year there was very little blood and it started to bruise almost 10 minutes after it... and this afternoon/ evening and saw that it was the size of a nickle and was very slightly raised.. but its only was a few hours that i got the injection....

should i be worried or just relax and wait it out..

I know you are not suposed to put anything on it or touch it and cause it will mess up the results...

but i dont know.. just kinda want to know if i should spazz or what.

i am going back thursday to get it looked at.. cause it would have been 48 hours i think >.>;;;;

but yea

thanks to anyone who replys..

2007-06-05 15:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by kenshinandkaoru024 2 in Other - General Health Care

I think I may have hurt my hand really badly because it is tender,bruised and hurts all the time I was just curious if wearing an elatic bandage will help or what will

2007-06-05 14:50:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Im having some probs but dont know if its worth a doctor visit.

I seem to always have to use the restroom and all though its not always diareaha I explode bad then im done. My stomach feels the pressure all day and this has been happening for about a month now. What may it be?
No im telling a sick joke but if I can aviod a doc I will.
I have tried pepto and things like it but nothing helps.

2007-06-05 14:44:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Does thrush cause you to taste everything different, and also will you lose your smell a little bit? Like will things smell differently too, or is it just taste

2007-06-05 14:34:54 · 2 answers · asked by . 2 in Other - General Health Care

If you go to the doctor with a sprained wrist what does the doctor do? 10 points for best answer. Also, best "home remedies"

2007-06-05 14:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My neck popped yesterday, I was sorting clothes and go this sharp pain down my face and neck and then my neck popped....I had a bad headache after, I felt fine today except it being sore , now I feel a headache coming on again? What happened I never had it happen before?

2007-06-05 14:07:27 · 4 answers · asked by Ladyiowa 2 in Injuries

any of you got solutions or cures for being racked (hit in balls)

2007-06-05 13:34:21 · 4 answers · asked by longhorn4life 2 in Injuries

I got Water in my ear
today while swimming, actually it was right after i jumped off the high dive and i tried the whole alcohol thing...all i got was a burning in my ear sensation...it hurts REALY bad when i burp....anyone have any good remedies??? i would REALLY appreciate it!!!!

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3 minutes ago
ok so i tried the jumping thing....yeah ok all i did was hurt my neck lol....i heard a hair dryer set on low works....anyone ever tried that??? DOESNT WORK!! just blew the water further into my brain....argh!! HELP!!

2007-06-05 13:10:48 · 12 answers · asked by Punk Rock Princess 1 in First Aid

the first shot helped some but now it has started hurting again..what can i do to make it stop hurting

2007-06-05 13:01:33 · 12 answers · asked by rrowlandusa 1 in Injuries

Got into my first fender-bender, was rear-ended. I estimate I was hit at 30-35 mph, while at a stand still. My neck hurts whenever I move it and my should blades are all tensed up.

Not sure if I need to visit a doctor or a chiropractor. Never had these types of aches or pains before.

Any suggestions on how to go about this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

2007-06-05 12:49:33 · 6 answers · asked by kthxbye 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been feeling fatigued for about a year now. I am 5'2 and weigh close to 170 so I figured I needed to lose some weight and start exercising more and I would feel better. However I am the world's worst dieter and I haven't lost any weight or began to exercise. For about the past week I've begun to feel so tired I can barely do the things I usually do. No matter how much sleep I get at night I am always tired. I have also begun to feel sick in the middle of meals and whenever I have a cigarette. I am also experiencing light-headedness, but nothing too extreme that I have to lie down or sit down. I also had some chest pains, nothing too painful though, just a slight pain here and there that lasted about 30 seconds. I feel like I have a cold but without the sore throat, cough and runny nose. I feel like absolute crap. I did a home pregnancy test and it came out negative. What could be wrong with me?? Help!!

2007-06-05 12:35:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

had them out friday and the pain is getting worse please someone help me im crying help please asap

2007-06-05 12:32:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I injured my knee in March of this year (2007) and I've only been able to see a PT four times since then. long story short-they didn't want to take my insurance anymore, and it took awhile to get a new PT. The knee is STILL swollen three months after the injury date and I cannot bend it fully. it feels like life is over.

2007-06-05 12:15:56 · 2 answers · asked by diana 2 in Injuries

Occasionally i will get sharp little pains on the side of my head -right next to the eye-kind of like a pulsing feel but sharp pain -not constant but off and on. Any one have these before or know what may cause them and any relief?headache meds dont help. It is most often on the right side--also once in awhile i have slight blurry vision with the pain-i dont know if this is related to the pain or not though because it happens by itself sometimes too.thanks

2007-06-05 12:04:16 · 3 answers · asked by roxy 3 in Pain & Pain Management

What should I do? Whom should I call? I had to spit out what I took a bite out of. I'm sickened and feel violated!

2007-06-05 11:54:00 · 7 answers · asked by ♪ Tony's girl ♪ 4 in First Aid

my frin dillon is having that surgery

2007-06-05 11:50:34 · 10 answers · asked by eaglelandracergurl 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-06-05 11:29:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-06-05 10:43:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My wife is convinced that I did the wrong the by her because I didn't buy Tylenol brand with 500mg of Acetametaphin but Care One brand with 500mg of Acetametaphin. Is there and difference or just the packaging and marketing

2007-06-05 10:33:15 · 7 answers · asked by Ron T 1 in Pain & Pain Management