General Health Care - August 2007

why might my knuckles be darker than they rest of my hand?

the back, palm and the spaces between my joints are all white but the joints them selves are dark brown...shouldnt the entire hand be dark brown?

2007-08-02 08:51:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I know you can heal burns with it and use it for acne, but what else? im really interested in it and it would be nice to now diffrent ways to use it as an acne treatment, only informative answers please, thank you!

2007-08-02 08:06:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

So last week my boyfriend fractured his ankle. As a result of that he now has a cast on his left foot. A couple of days later he stated walking with both his legs but not putting too much pressure on his fractured one.

Is it ok for him to walk on it? Supposedly the doctor told him it was ok to walk on it after a couple of days. I just want to make sure. Maybe he heard wrong and by walking on it he is making his fracture worse. Someone please answer :(

2007-08-02 07:52:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

So my friend hit her head really hard againest a wall shelf, now she has a huge wlet on the back of her head which of course hurts. Is there any chance that she got a concussion, and is there any reason why she shouldn't go to sleep?

I'd love to hear anyone's experience with a simular situation. As she thinks sitting in the ER for hours and being told to just take some advil is too likly and costly.

She hasn't got to sleep all night.

2007-08-02 07:50:20 · 2 answers · asked by duuh 4 in Injuries

I still have a bruise on my leg after 5 months. Why hasn't it gone? It's like a big black/blue mark on my leg but when I first did it (I accidently fell down some stairs) my leg was so swollen I could hardly bend it to walk up the stairs for about 3 days. Is it just a case of being patient or is there a medical reason why it's taking so long to heal? Thanks xx

2007-08-02 07:39:43 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I know Aloe is good but is there anything else? Here afew weeks ago I went to the pool and din't put sunblock on. I ended up with an awful burn, 2nd degree. Yesterday I also went to the pool. My first burn wasn't healed completly and then I got burnt again. I'm also going to the pool again on Friday. Anyway to keep me fom frying even worse would be most appreciated.

2007-08-02 07:35:07 · 31 answers · asked by ChicaRose 1 in First Aid

I dropped a dresser drawer on my ankle on Sunday and it's still swollen and bruised and hurts more today than when I did it. I thought at first it was just a sprain, but its' been four days of Motrin, elevation, ice and heat and it's not getting any better, what should I do?

2007-08-02 07:14:40 · 3 answers · asked by justwondering 5 in Injuries

today i woke up and my left ear started throbbing on the inside, it kinda feels like my eardrum is throbbing.
it stops occasionally then starts again whenever i move or something.
i didn't drink any alcohol last night and i haven't gotten hit in the head recently.
what is going on with my ear?

2007-08-02 07:10:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

A small finishing nail went through his finger from a Nail Gun. His pointer finger, around the area where it bends. He was able to pull it out and seemed fine, but now its swollen. What should be done?

2007-08-02 07:02:46 · 10 answers · asked by ~Music is life~ 2 in Injuries

I turned over this morning and something Clicked in the bottom left hand side of my back. If i bend my knee up at all the pain shoots from my back all the way down my butt and leg... What is it and how do i cure it

2007-08-02 05:49:06 · 11 answers · asked by Sue 4 in Injuries

my father is having serious pains behind his knee and he's has tried many pain relievers but they dont work so does anyone know any home remedies or something that will help him?? plz answer soon

2007-08-02 05:45:24 · 5 answers · asked by sunaina 2 in Pain & Pain Management

everyones telling me not to ice for more than 24 hours, and i'm wondering why that is

2007-08-02 05:23:06 · 4 answers · asked by freedkid 2 in First Aid

my friend pierced my ear a week ago how much longer should i keep my earring in??

2007-08-02 05:06:19 · 11 answers · asked by mike 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Ok i was sitting at my computer chair when i felt something crawling up my leg i hit it and i felt a sting on my finger and now its white i didnt see the insect or whatever it was so i cant tell you what do u guys think it is?

2007-08-02 05:04:23 · 3 answers · asked by logan d 1 in First Aid

I would like to get Diclectin for morning sickness. It is a Class A medication, the safest one out there. However, it is made in Canada. Can my doctor write a prescription for a Canadian drug so I can purchase it online? Which begs another question, does anyone know a reputable Canadian online pharmacy. Thanks!

2007-08-02 04:41:11 · 2 answers · asked by Veritas 7 in Other - General Health Care

2007-08-02 04:38:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-02 03:56:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i fell over doing gymnastics class, and tore a ligament, the funny thing was my teacher had just explained how to do this certain movement without falling over lol.....tell me your stories

2007-08-02 03:53:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have recently been put on Social Security Disability because of all the pain . My doctors keep giving me different diagnoses. It is hugely affecting me spine and my feet burn like I have been walking on hot charcoals all night. I am so stiff, can't get out of bed with out my pain medication. I have been diagnosed with everything from degenerative spine to arthritic spine to fibromyalgia. It is affecting my entire body, my hands, my legs, my back is killing me. Do you have anything like this and what is it? Do you have any recommendations on how to loosen my spine and relieve the pain? Does Castor Oil help? If you suffer from any thing like this please advise me. Thank You.

2007-08-02 03:17:06 · 5 answers · asked by Cheryl 6 in Pain & Pain Management

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2007-08-02 02:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by LadyGagaxxx 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-02 02:28:41 · 20 answers · asked by jumbocollins 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a varicous vein in the back of my leg and it causes me great pain at night. Does anybody have any remedies for the pain? I've tried tylenol and it doesn't help. I am going to see a doctor soon, but don't have time til September to do so. Any help would be great! Thanks!

2007-08-02 02:27:54 · 4 answers · asked by bankerbabe79 1 in Pain & Pain Management

About an hour ago I began to feel a pain from about the middle of my thumb, moving over and up my pointer finger. Suddenly a large red splash of color began to fill the area. Two marks showed up soon after. It looks like two splinters the best I can describe, but nothing is in them and if I touch them, they sting. The red areas now feel as though I may have burned my hand. I have ice on it but there is constant prickling like needles, especially if I move my fingers [good thing I usually type with one hand anyway, even if it is slower, in case you're wondering]. Does anyone know what it may be?

2007-08-02 01:06:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

it does not itch and it seem to get more red when i sweat

2007-08-02 01:02:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

and omg thats the worse pain i can feel it is much worser than a bee sting it felt like i was gettin a tattoo well now i can still fill it i dont know if there are a stinger inside but he stung me twice now when i woke up i notice that side of my back was hot and a little swollen what do you think i should do

2007-08-02 01:00:37 · 2 answers · asked by Brownsuga 2 in Injuries

I do not have the severe pain now but i have been left with a dull ache behind the ear and down into the top part of my neck.What is the cause and can this be treated.

2007-08-02 00:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I got prescription antibiotic drops a day ago, but every time I use the drops my ear gets completely plugged up and starts hurting even worse! I went to the ER tonight and got a different kind of drop along with an oral antibiotic and Vicodin. Still no relief, no sleep. Even two Vicodin doesn't take the pain away! My left ear canal is completely swelled shut. Can’t move my jaw or even touch the left side of my face without pain. Left ear is throbbing and warm to the touch. Why aren’t the antibiotics working and why do the drops make the pain worse? This is horrible!

2007-08-02 00:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by marshallbs 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-01 23:28:56 · 3 answers · asked by Fingerspinner 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I know this is a stupid question--but you never know what will happen. I have 3 herniated disc in my back and suffer endlessly. I go to doctors who give me Vicodan ES for it. I've been on stuff as strong as Morphine but couldn't tolerate the side effects. The thing is I got laid off from work and I am paying $110 for insurance and then $20 co-pay for prescription oh yeah and a $50 co-pay to see the doctor. That is practically 1/2 of my unemployment check. Here comes the stupid part--is there any way to get Vicodin without a prescription? Preferably legally.

2007-08-01 23:12:13 · 9 answers · asked by nyc2caligal 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm a 20 year old male. For the past week I've been feeling very tired all the time; even 2 hours after I first wake up from a long nap. I'm always having a dry feel to my eyes. It's very weird, I feel alert but in another way I feel drained.

I have taken some drug store brand sinus pills to see if it was a sinus issue but it doesn't seem to help much.

Could this be an issue with my thyroid gland? My mother had a problem with hers a few years ago. If so what I have to possibly get done?

I don't exercise much. I just go for short walks now & then and do some sit-ups each day. Not enough to make me tired like this. Please help.

2007-08-01 23:11:04 · 4 answers · asked by lightmike4u 2 in Other - General Health Care