General Health Care - August 2007

i got my x-ray today and i got scoliosis. im puzzled because it sounds dangerous. i heard its not bad, its like having curved toes. is it true?

2007-08-07 12:07:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

it happend once before, my eye twitched for a few hours.. now my eyelids been twitching all day long, does anyone know why this could be ? thanks.

2007-08-07 11:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Linzy 1 in Other - General Health Care

I recently had a breast reduction (12 days ago). When is it alright to drink? Will it slow healing? Does it make the swelling worse?

NOTE: I've been 100% off all prescription medications for days now.

2007-08-07 11:11:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My boy has asthma, his lung capacity is 26 % and his meds were recently uped due to them being so poor. ( he was at 34 %)
It is 94 here and feels like 105. His friend just called and again like 2 days ago, asked if he could go outside to play.
I was told to NOT have him out on days like today because it could cause him trouble breathing.
The NEWS even says, "Any persons with heart, breathing problems, the old & the young, those who are pregnant...should stay inside out of the heat."
Doesn't his parents watch the news? I have told these people before that my boy has severe asthma!
It is only common sense ...right?
So, what is your take on allowing an asthmatic 9 yr old out to play in the heat?

Yes, or HECK NO!

BTW- for the rest of the week they are calling for it to be between 94 and 100 and it will feel like 105- 115.

Thanks in advance!

2007-08-07 10:27:23 · 13 answers · asked by Midnight Winter WOLF 4 in Other - General Health Care

During lifeguard school today I had to lift a 20lb weight fromt the bottom of the pool. On the way up my right leg suddenly exploded with pain, like my femur was being twisted. I don't think it was a normal leg cramp, because as soon as I even wiggled my leg I was wracked with pain again, and it wouldn't go away for a long while. So I was left looking like an idiot on deck wincing with pain.

This happens every time I attempt the weight challenge, and I need a remedy. Because if I can't bring the weight to the top, then I fail the course and can't be a lifeguard.

2007-08-07 10:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

im 13 and i get very sick almost all the time with like migraines and heavy cramps on my cycle, and i do take Alot of pain killers am i kind-of addicted because i take about 4-6 pain killers a day on my cycle and with my migraines they come like 3 a week but i don't always take medicine for them only if they are to the point where i pass out.
will i get addicted to them?

2007-08-07 09:31:21 · 16 answers · asked by maria 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm 13 and ever since I was a baby I have a slightly hunched back. It's really embarassing only occassionally i can keep it dead straight but after that have to always think about it is there any exercise I can do to make it straight... thanks :)

2007-08-07 09:19:55 · 1 answers · asked by appaloosa_caz 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am out of pills and I''m not doing so well.
I really need help on this one here...no jokes please. I really feel bad and my doctor will not help. No doctor will. Any suggestions?

2007-08-07 08:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by Laura L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

A patient complains of pain starting in the jaw and radiating down the neck. Upon questioning, he states that when he is under stress he grinds his teeth.

2007-08-07 08:56:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-07 08:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Tina1234 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Do I have to go to the hospital for that injection, It's not very deep (I think)... ?

2007-08-07 08:14:48 · 4 answers · asked by B 4 in First Aid

that you wake up when you need the toilet?
How much water do you drink to wake up in how much time?
Like 1L = 2 hours if u get the idea?!
And does this actually work without you wetting yourself?

2007-08-07 07:55:28 · 15 answers · asked by Ryan W 1 in Other - General Health Care

what do you buy your boyfriend after surgery and he's home recovering?

2007-08-07 06:06:56 · 10 answers · asked by Drey 1 in Injuries

I fell about 2 weeks ago and tried to catch myself with both hands (palms down). My palms near my thumbs were both brusied and I had wrist pain. Now it is almost 2 weeks later and I still have a lot of wrist pain in my left wrist. I can't turn it out or put any pressure on it. There is no swelling or brusing...just sharp pain when try to move it a certain way and it aches sometime too. Should I go get an xray?

2007-08-07 06:05:58 · 11 answers · asked by tamin877 1 in Injuries

Well the question says it all. I havent been able to eat for it will be 4 days tonight and its horrible. Like i DO get hungry but when i try to eat its like when the food hits my tongue its just discusting. I know, "go to the doctor". Well i dont want to. Not unless this gets really horrible.
So what are some easy things to eat that i can maybe suck on?
please no crackers. my mouth it soo dry for that. I am trying to keep myself drinking water at all times though.

2007-08-07 04:52:46 · 5 answers · asked by aj 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm sorry if this has been asked before. I'm noticing my urine is dark and cloudy, and I've had a backache for a day or two. I don't have pain when going though. Is cranberry juice the best thing to drink? Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

2007-08-07 04:07:03 · 8 answers · asked by dinny's engaged!! 7 in Other - General Health Care

i work in a bakery and yesterday at work i was slicing dough when i sliced my left index finger. the slice starts from the first place you can ben your finger and goes up to right under where the nail begins...the slice goes downwards so it gets kind of deep. I just woke up and the tip of my finger is kind of numb. is it infected?

2007-08-07 03:36:59 · 4 answers · asked by Sparkle77 1 in First Aid

I just quit smoking about 3 days ago (Saturday night) and I am having the normal cravings and figidiness, but as of last night I had the most rotten sleep of my life! And I was exhausted when I went to bed! I woke up numerous times, talking to myself, and looking at the clock. Also, I want to eat cheese a lot! Lots and lots of melted cheese! This may be the strangest part of all... my breasts are EXTREMELY sensitive (sore)! Now, I read online that when you quit, the nerve endings in your body begin to grow again and you may get strange sensations, and food tastes better, but it is almost like being pregnant! I am at my 3rd day right now, can someone tell me when it will get better? I heard your 3rd day is the worst.. so hopefully it is all downhill from here!

2007-08-07 03:18:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I sprained my ankle about 3 weeks ago, and lately it's been more painful than it was in the beginning. I injured it by tripping over some stairs- my ankle bent straight backwards, my toes pointing toward the back of my calf.

It was x-rayed for fractures, but I was just given an air cast and sent off.

Now I can't bend my ankle at all, and if I even touch the spot where my ankle meets the top of my foot, I feel nauseous and want to scream from the pain.

What to do? My ankle and foot are both still swollen and bruised.

2007-08-07 03:13:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

I am 13 years old and my vision is really bad. One eye is -3.50 and the other is -3.25. How can I stop it from growing again in a long time. Thank you.

2007-08-07 03:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - General Health Care

I need my nails to grow, I want something that will hopefully make them grow fast, I used a laquor once and that helped... ALOT!

I'm not looking for treatments for not biting my nails, I'm looking for something to help them grow...

can you help?

2007-08-07 03:06:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

like when you walk past someone who is smoking, but you do not want to inhale their smoke

2007-08-07 02:49:14 · 8 answers · asked by jack bandit 1 in Other - General Health Care

my mom has been having this trouble since 2 years and now she has a collar on her neck whis is really sad......the docters seem to have a cure every time but every time my mom does it ,it never works now 2 yrs have passed in pain and its her shoulder area which is hurting and now her hand is always numb....plz help

2007-08-07 02:22:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

well, the nail does not penetrate the the nailbed or the surrounding flesh around the toenail. its just, under one of my toenail, there is another toenail that is growing. It doesn't hurt a bit. What's happening to my nails??

2007-08-07 01:46:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

....and were they recommended by other sufferers or carers?

2007-08-07 01:11:54 · 11 answers · asked by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 in Pain & Pain Management

There was a day that i slept from 12 midnight and woke up till around 5pm is that normal .

2007-08-06 23:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Emynelly A 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Due to an accident a few layers of my skin peeled and I'm trying to heal it up as quickly as possible. What works?. I've got Antibiotic cream and a mixture of honey/lemon but some places say you should keep such woulds dry and covered whereas others say to use natural remedies such as the above.

Any help would be much appreciated!

2007-08-06 23:27:28 · 6 answers · asked by Andy 1 in First Aid

Is this high? Could it push even higher and the patient be ok? What are the symtoms to expect at this level reading?

2007-08-06 22:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i work almost the whole day standing and most of the nights i have this pain in my inner left thigh. its like some one is stabbing me. any idea whats going on and what to do about it????

2007-08-06 22:09:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-06 21:29:20 · 2 answers · asked by Sunny 1 in Pain & Pain Management