General Health Care - July 2007

2007-07-26 08:31:04 · 9 answers · asked by fontenotn 2 in Pain & Pain Management

So I thought I'd try the peppermint oil for migraines, but how do you use it? Do you smell it or rub it on your head or what?

2007-07-26 08:21:15 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pain & Pain Management

I am confined to a wheelchair, and I need it so I am not a bother to others during the day. It does get rather ripe after about 6 hours, and the lysol I use isn't working to well. Also, anything organic would be a plus!

2007-07-26 08:10:19 · 5 answers · asked by Poindexter 3 in Other - General Health Care

It is pain behind my eyes and is not a sinus or eye problem.

2007-07-26 08:00:08 · 4 answers · asked by 007butterfly 2 in Other - General Health Care

For about 5 days now ive had insomnia. Ive only been getting on average 2 hours of sleep. I have tried Elavil and it had no effect. Is there a good Over the Counter medicine that i can buy to help me sleep until I can get in to my docotr. This is drivng me nvts. I am also being plauged by anxiety and feel like my throat and stomach is on fire when I lay down the 2 later has started since day 3. I think its to much hours no sleep. I need to find something to help me sleep or im gonna goinsane.

2007-07-26 07:24:50 · 8 answers · asked by Raven B 2 in Other - General Health Care

Are there any pain-free ways to get out a splinter? The one I have is pretty deep, so I cant see the tip of it.

If there isnt any pain-free way, is there a quick way????

2007-07-26 07:14:22 · 6 answers · asked by Riley 3 in First Aid

my right knuckle years ago hitting something, so when i touch the knuckle today or press it against anything solid i get shooting pains in the knuckle, plus theres a slight dent and indentation in the knuckle......even though i had an exray done and it shown nothing, no fracture....
if i wanted to take up a sport like kickboxing or karate or any physical sport, with these injuries, how could i do it?
wont i be able to ever now?
plus if a fight occured and i had to defend myself, how could i with these problems?

2007-07-26 06:58:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Just wondering ?

I have the money to pay for it, so I don't need the insurance to cover it..But the medical forms ask for that information, and I don't have health insurance yet ?

Does it matter ? Can I get the surgery without it ?

2007-07-26 06:53:59 · 16 answers · asked by breezy 1 in Other - General Health Care

about 4 years ago I was stabbed with a pencil
4 different times, in my hands
the skin healed over them
is there any chance i could have it in my blood stream or something, or an infection ?
when i got stabbed with them nothing swelled. that i remember. what should i do? just leave them?

2007-07-26 06:47:14 · 8 answers · asked by younggrc360 1 in Injuries

I broke my ankle 3 weeks ago and it was put in a cast. Today, doc took cast off and gave me a walking boot, told me to use crutches and put some weight on it, and do hot/cold foot baths. He said bone has not yet fused but it is in the right place. So why would he put me in a boot? He said something about swelling and circulation in calf. Does this make sense??

2007-07-26 06:39:26 · 1 answers · asked by Clemsongirl 1 in Injuries

Lately I have been getting bit by something that is causing me to swell badly in the bite area. For instance the entire top of my hand is swollen and i have to bulges, one on each arm. Besides using Off (I have an infant) what can I do to keep from getting bit on a daily basis. I have already to have one ring cut off due to this. What do I do?

2007-07-26 06:29:44 · 11 answers · asked by Tamara T 2 in First Aid

2007-07-26 06:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-07-26 06:06:17 · 6 answers · asked by V@CI@ 1 in First Aid

Since yersterday morning I have had an awful pain down the left side of my neck, like an ache, and its really painful!!!

Maybe I have slept in a funny position, but I have done this before and it generally wears off over the course of the day...

Its so painful to turn my head... and even just sat down it is killing me! I have taken Nurofen which does ease it, but as soon as about 5 hours passes it is back with vengeance....Please help x

NB I do have a cold too ...

2007-07-26 04:49:37 · 12 answers · asked by *Claire* 2 in Injuries

I have never seen lortab 10 (hydrocodone) in this colorof pink before. Can't find anything on the web. Please help.

2007-07-26 04:29:26 · 7 answers · asked by TropyWife 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Sometimes for no reason my toes go stiff and get stuck in weird positions and it is quite uncomfortable, what does this mean?

2007-07-26 04:19:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've found myself in a vicious cycle - right now I'm in the insomnia part. I'm terribly sleepy, but as soon as my head hits the pillow I'm wide awake. No racing thoughts, no recent change in medications or stress level, I just lay there wide awake for hours waiting for sleep to come. I wake up 4-5 hours later, nowhere near rested, and again can't get to sleep that night. This goes on for 3-4 days, and then it reverses: I sleep 9 hours at night, stay up for 3-4 hours, take a nap, up again for 3-4 hours, and sleep all night - for 3-4 days.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? If yes, any suggestions for how to get myself on a regular schedule?

I can't take sleeping pills because of potential drug interaction with prescription meds.

2007-07-26 03:34:50 · 8 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Other - General Health Care

I don't expect free health care, yet I do deserve health care and have been refused by insurer"s because an ear infection that caused a hole in my eardrum. It's been repaired, it cost me $10,000 out of pocket with a "Private Pay Discount",Discount? I believe that health should be a thing everyone could have and that our government should be able to instruct the cash cow insurer's either to accept everyone for a fee. Or that the government (through our taxes should provide, even if taxes go up some) an "assurance" of health care to all people. I make close to $80,000 a year and can't be insured, crazy. The thought of being wheeled to the mourge because of no insurance before my time, or having my organs donated when I could be healed(more cost effective for the hospitals and doctors) is pure terrorisiom! How about the "War on that Terrorism?"

2007-07-26 03:19:42 · 1 answers · asked by gypsey 3 in Other - General Health Care

2007-07-26 02:52:52 · 8 answers · asked by paul h 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-07-26 01:14:23 · 24 answers · asked by tulip 4 in Injuries

2007-07-25 23:08:21 · 3 answers · asked by Sajeev N 1 in Other - General Health Care

I can almost never wake up unless I get 10-12 hours. My roommate even said I was sleep walking once. Despite all this sleep I get, I feel lethargic and have quit exercising. This is affecting my school work as well. What should I do?

2007-07-25 21:53:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Idk whats happening but I can barely get to sleep. Lately I would stay in bed from 2 in the morning roll around for about 2 hours and cant get to sleep. Its getting annoying and when I do get to sleep I wake up at like 10 and i want to wake up earlier. Its getting to be a problem cause even now as I write this message its 5 am so I need help with that.

2007-07-25 21:52:05 · 3 answers · asked by -=Jevon=- 3 in Other - General Health Care

2007-07-25 21:39:29 · 8 answers · asked by shawty_in.da_house 1 in Other - General Health Care

i've had this burning feeling in my hands for a while it started earlier today and they arn't red they just have a burning feeling and they hurt unless i have them in something cold (ice,water etc.)does anyone know what this is?

2007-07-25 21:04:36 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Coming off vicodin and don't want to withdraw, can ultram get me through this? How many do I need I to take? Will I feel high on enough ultram 50mg???

2007-07-25 20:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by tracey b 1 in Pain & Pain Management

ive been lifting consistently for about 2 years, im in college, 20 yrs old, well i had a injury while lifting still not sure what it is yet, waiting til monday to see a shoulder specialist, well ive been outta the gym for about a week and counting, and i feel like a bum cos i cant go (doctors orders) is there anything i can do as far as exercise to maintain strength while i stop lifting, or even a way to remain cut and lean while im off.

P.S. for those of you who lift, i ususally do 14 weeks on and 2 weeks off, and ive just come off my 2 week resting period at the beginning of this month and thats when i got hurt, im hoping for the best in terms of the injury, but is there anything i can do to speed up the process..i know i should rest it, ice it, and take ibpuren...

2007-07-25 19:57:10 · 5 answers · asked by kundoggydawg 2 in Injuries

2007-07-25 19:43:38 · 12 answers · asked by kim91316 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-07-25 19:35:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-07-25 19:18:58 · 4 answers · asked by firestarter 5 in Other - General Health Care