General Health Care - August 2007

i am have horrible muscle spasms in my back and my doctor, throu work gave me valium and ulracets after suffering for 4 weeks, but the pain is still very bad, i have told him that i am in very bad pain but won't do anything. i think he might think i am there just for pain pills but i can't deal with the pain anymore, what can/should i do?

2007-08-14 03:56:14 · 8 answers · asked by rebel_livin84 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have been waking up every morning with bad head aches. could this be a result of central ac and not having enough circulation in my room?

2007-08-14 03:03:34 · 8 answers · asked by Mike E 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i have been taking Ibruofen tablets but its not working, wot else could i try tohelp my ears im waking up crying with pain

2007-08-14 02:58:00 · 1 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pain & Pain Management

If so, how long does it take to heal? Yesterday, I was trying to get water out of my ear and I think I pulled a muscle in my neck! It hurts so bad to move it to the right side and feels like burning sometimes... Owww....

2007-08-14 02:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

It just happened last night when i was sleeping...and it happens in movie theathres to. It happened three times so far. I am 11 yrs old.

2007-08-14 01:48:48 · 5 answers · asked by barbies_stink3 1 in Other - General Health Care

My knee seems to ping whenever I straighten my legs.

It happens just above the knee cap at the front.

What the hell is it???

2007-08-14 01:02:31 · 2 answers · asked by marty m 1 in First Aid

2007-08-13 23:18:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

This is sooooo frustrating!!! I'm only gunna get like an hour of sleep b4 starting out at a completly different school in a new town!! I went to bed at 10:30 and its been almost 4 and a half hours. It always takes me hours to fall asleep, I hate it! Is there any way to make me fall asleep faster??!!! And don't say sleep medications bcuz they all have sideaffects on teens

2007-08-13 22:57:39 · 12 answers · asked by corina smiley 2 in Other - General Health Care

i saw brown blood - old blood - as they call it. which is a sign of the beginning of a period to me. i then had sex and then had a shower and saw clumps of dark red stuff along with bright red blood wash away. i hadnt had any pain which is what i normally get. i then proceeded to use tampons for the next two days, i wasnt getting cramps or losing alot of blood which is what is meant to happen. so i proceeded to use panty liners and now i am not losing any blood and havnt had my full period cycle or any type of cramping or lethargic feelings. this is quite strange. this has never ever happened before.could i be pregnant? could i be sick? any advice. really worried.

2007-08-13 21:53:26 · 2 answers · asked by bella g 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have had some low back stiffness/tenderness for about a week. I've had this on and off for 4 or 5 years and frankly it really isn't concerning to me. However, it was pretty sore today, and tonight after reaching for something I ended up with SEVERE pain. It hurts to move and is nearly impossible to get up out of bed without help. I went to the urgent care clinic and got a shot of Toradol and a Valium. It barely put a dent in the pain. I was told to take Ibuprofen and Vicodin at home. I'm feeling little relief. It is tolorable when I am at rest but getting up is pure agony and causes several minutes of severe pain. Should I just deal with it and rest my back and see if things improve? Should I return to urgent care for further pain relief? Or should I see a family doctor today? I am generally distrustful of physicians and really I want more aggressive care then they are willing to offer. I need to return to work and need the best and quickest outcome for relief.

2007-08-13 21:46:40 · 5 answers · asked by binga_4980 4 in Pain & Pain Management

My parents told me not to go out today, but I ignored them and went out anyway. Long story short, I fell off a tall fence and basically belly flopped onto the cement. I managed to get home without my parents noticing that i was gone, but my ribs are hurting so fcking bad. I'm still trying to catch my breath. I don't want to get into trouble, but this injury could be serious. Please help me!

2007-08-13 21:21:40 · 15 answers · asked by Mr. R 2 in Injuries

The joint that is right under my big toe has grown into a red bump because of tissue build-up from wearing flats that scratches that area. now its reddish and feels hard like the bone. What can i do to make it go away like it looked before? what can i soak my feet in?

2007-08-13 20:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by HeavensAbove 2 in Other - General Health Care

I had worked for a trucking company for over 5 years, have a very good record. On Dec 18, 2006 while cleaning out our truck for 3 weeks time off for Christmas and to relocate to ca from tx, i cut my leg on a exposed part of the drivers seat. not bad but i did report it on the trk computer, and told my supervisor, the safety dept and several other dispatchers.
Went to the doctor ( he is co wrk comp dr with co drvr for something else, but while there showed dr my leg and received antibiotics co comp rep was out so i paid. minor inj saw 2nd dr in ca at 2 wks. more meds, at 4 wks saw 1st dragain meds chng. infec set in said 2-3 wrks to heal. At 7 wks infec BAD. cld co wrk comp rep said see dr in tn, and wld reimburse. dr said cld lose leg. got home 2 ca saw dr bed rest leg elev off wrk 2-16thru jly 28. over 40dr visit, in home nurse for 3 months. in bed leg elev 5 month. wrk comp dny not notif timly. have ovr 100 pics strt 2nd wk. upon release was told I was terminated may 1st????

2007-08-13 20:17:09 · 2 answers · asked by JUDY S 1 in Injuries

What does it mean when I can lolonger sit criss-cross due to extream hip joint pain after only a few moments?

Note: This also effects many other activities I do as well.
And this might also be because my back has been out of alignment for the past 6 months, and within the four have my hips experienced such pain.

2007-08-13 20:06:29 · 8 answers · asked by Valerie 1 in Pain & Pain Management

YO... dont juge me... just what shuld I do?

2007-08-13 19:17:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I'm 15 and have had a spinal cord stimulator implanted (for complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy in my right leg) in my spine (which has requied 3 surgeries to sucessfully implant). My lumbar spine where the leads are implanted is very sore, and often times I have trouble standing up straight without pain. I also have Keloid scarring condition so I have lots of extra scar tissue around my spine. What would be some suggestions as to what to do to help with my back pain? I have been using ice, streching, and taking Advil which don't seem to help much.

2007-08-13 17:19:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

on the right side of my rib it feels swollen (in the center of my body)it has been hurting for about a week know .my left side feels just fine.

2007-08-13 16:38:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

please ,let me know if vacodin an tramadol are similar

2007-08-13 15:07:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

A little while ago, I fell backwards out of my computer chair and landed on my right side, and from then on my shoulder has hurt. Recently, I have noticed it popping a lot, and its extremely loud and painful. Lately, it has been sooooooooo painful and hurts when I breathe. My mom is just blowing it off, but I am really worried and it is hiking up my anxiety.. could it just be bursitis? I have bursitis in my knee, andkles and hip on my right side. If you have any questions I will respond... PLEASE help.. should I be concerned?

2007-08-13 15:02:50 · 5 answers · asked by Em 2 in Injuries

2007-08-13 14:43:18 · 20 answers · asked by ginalove12 1 in First Aid

what do i do to help it heal faster, get rid of the redness and prevent it from scarring.

2007-08-13 14:02:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

ok so heres the thing. i usually have to go to work at 6 in the morning so i get up at 4:30. the problem is i have always had sleeping problems( falling asleep, staying asleep, etc.) but on days i work its really bad. does anyone know what to do to fix this or is it just gonna keep happening.

2007-08-13 13:22:50 · 5 answers · asked by jaden 1 in Other - General Health Care

I broke my wrist and i am gettting my cast off tomorow, any suggestion about weights or anything to get my arm built back up? Should i wait a time period before using weights?

2007-08-13 13:06:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have to admit, i'm a complete wuss when it comes to needles. I have to get 3 tomorrow. Any advice?

2007-08-13 13:03:41 · 20 answers · asked by 6 5 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-13 12:44:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Please can someone help me????

my 7 year old daughter had some blood tests taken and the surgery called and requested that we go back in for some more.

while there, i was informed that her originalo set showed that she had a low white cell count. I enquired as to what this meant and was told that everything would be explained after the next results were back and shouldn't worry.

I am a mother of course i am worried.

i requested the first set as my daughter has little lumos in her neck that have grown over a period of time from the size of a pea to the size of a 10p coin. I was told these were swollen lymph glands, again nothing to worry about. But she has also been very tired and pale recently.

Can anyone help me understand what any of this means???? any help will be gratefully appreciated.

2007-08-13 12:33:40 · 3 answers · asked by babylou1008 1 in Other - General Health Care

Last week, I had six stitches in my hand to close a cut. Now, the wound is itching like mad! There are no red streaks or drainage; just the obnoxious itch! Can anybody tell me why this is? Serious answers only, please... thanks!

2007-08-13 11:37:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My uncle fell off a 40ft. roof 3 days ago and was admitted into a hospital because he was unconcious and bleeding from his nose. he lost all of his blood from the nose he has 2 have to transfusions before the helicopter left the ground and 4 more once they got there. soon after he was admitted to the doctor told us he broke every single rib, his clavicle bone, craked his skull open and has internal bleeding. now its the third day and they fixed his internal bleeding but now he is in a deep coma and cannot breathe at all on his own. he was breathing on his own but today he stopped and also he has brain tissue coming out of his ears......wow i know its alot but my question is can he survive this and live. the doctor already told us that if he does live he will be severly brain damaged. he will need alot of care. do you think he even has a chance of living? he is a very strong man but still what are the odds? and also if he does make it throught should we keep his alive or let him go

2007-08-13 11:27:15 · 5 answers · asked by Brooke's Mom 3 in Injuries

I just had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomeny a few days ago and now im starting to be able to talk and my voice is REALLY high pitched.. is this normal? and if so how long does it last for? and any way to make my voice return faster.. or to heal faster?

2007-08-13 11:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by Reckless Ghost 1 in Other - General Health Care

While on vacation last week, I flew off my bike trying to avoid a pot hole and landed and slid down a gravel road. I ended up with a serious case of road rash on my knee and arm, and I have lost the ability to entirely bend my leg at the knee. I ended up in the hospital of the very small town we were in. The doc did an x-ray, but not an MRI. I didn't break a bone, but I'm concerned about the cartilage under my knee cap. When I asked he sort of shrugged it off and said I can't bend at the knee because there is so much fluid around my knee. The swelling has gone down, but I still can't bend my knee all the way. Is an MRI a good idea? If so, what kind of doc do I see? A sports medicine person or an orthopedic surgeon?

2007-08-13 10:23:23 · 10 answers · asked by tanglefoot 1 in Injuries