General Health Care - August 2007

They say that parts of my back are not strait do I really need to see one??

2007-08-28 13:13:47 · 3 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i am so upset, 3 days ago i saw her as she looks after me at home after school she has done for 9 years since i was a baby, she usually comes everyday, but what happened on thursday and friday, noone new, we tried caling but noone answered, so my brother went round on sat and saw her dinner from 3 days ago on the table, he couldn't get in so he eventually had to break open the door and got in he shouted but no reply, he went upstairs and he said he started smelling something, he went intoher bedroom and found her lying, face dherown with half her face completely bruised she went to hospital and at the moment is in a stable condition, i went to see her i went in the hospital and looked around the room, and didn't recognise anyone, my mum pointed out my gran and ii didn't recognise her, i was shocked, i couldn't move, my eyes welled up with tears and istarted crying so much, she was moaning , she said i should be a big boy and shouldnt cry over her, what happened was 3 days before she

2007-08-28 12:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by ... 1 in Injuries

Why do ur legs get sore when u stood all day? It doesn't even have to be because u were running or constantly walking. It's not like u really stretched ur muscles. Why is it?

2007-08-28 12:37:23 · 3 answers · asked by ~Living4HIM~ 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Most nights, I wake up after a couple of hours of sleep with a severe cramp on the right side of my back between my shoulder blade and waist. This pain will last for a couple of hours, and it is so painful, it makes me so nautious I throw up, and I can't stop crying. I've tried every over the counter pain med, but they don't help, cause I usually throw them up. Even a massage won't help. I've had these pains for 11 years, but it was only a couple of times a year. I gained a lot of weight after I had my first son 5 years ago, so I think that weight has something to do with it. But it has only gotten frequent these past couple of years. I have stayed the same weight for the past 5 years, so why did it wait 3 years after I put on the weight to become frequent. I've tried going to the hospital for it in the middle of the night, and I have to wait so long, that by the time they see me, it has gone away. Does anybody else have this happen to them? Do you know what it could be?

2007-08-28 12:17:57 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Does anyone have arthritis? if so could you please tell me what meds. you are on and do they work ?

2007-08-28 12:17:06 · 4 answers · asked by luvspace 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a very large, prominent nose that I have been unhappy with for years. And don't say it's probably not that bad, if you saw it, you could not deny it's a large nose. I'm similar looking to Christina Aguliera, except with a large nose, so I don't think I'm really ugly or anything, my nose is just very unattractive and not proportional to the rest of my face.

I also have sinus problems (deviated septum I think) which may need corrective surgery, so I am considering going ahead with the cosmetic surgery at the same time. The thing is, I don't have the finances for just a cosmetic surgery, so I'm wondering how this could work out with my other surgery and the insurance. Would a doctor be able to write both off to insurance? Any info would be helpful.

2007-08-28 12:04:39 · 2 answers · asked by melissa 5 in Other - General Health Care

2007-08-28 11:47:54 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I had surgery on my ankle and had a plate, 11 screws and 3 pins put in. I just had the cast removed today and they gave me a walking boot, but I cant put any weight on it for another month. I also have a skin irritation and have to put antibotic ointment on it three times a day and leave the boot off as much as possible so that can heal. The pain is really bad and worse than any other time during the rest of my injury. Just wondering if anyone had any similar injuries and if this is somewhat normal. Thanks In Advance.

2007-08-28 11:42:12 · 4 answers · asked by momo38545 1 in Injuries

2007-08-28 11:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by crismarie 4 in Other - General Health Care

So when do you sleep .
just gimme a time .

p.s: what's the best time to go to sleep and wake up ?
my sleep has been bad for years now , need to get back in track . and keep that schedule..hmm

2007-08-28 11:28:51 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Everywhere we hear, "Ask your doctor." Anyone who writes anything about health has to put in a disclaimer that you should ask your doctor. But if you have a health question, how do you really try to find out the answer? And if you do happen to to be talking to your doctor, does he/she actually answer your questions or just brush you off?

2007-08-28 11:08:35 · 10 answers · asked by Pascha 7 in Other - General Health Care

2007-08-28 10:43:46 · 1 answers · asked by imqueen2u 1 in First Aid

If it takes 50 sqaures of 1 ply toilet paper to wipe my ***, will it only take 25 squares of 2 ply?

2007-08-28 10:39:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had mine removed 25 years ago and i have been falling every since.has anyone heard of them being removed with nothing put in to replace them?

2007-08-28 10:34:48 · 2 answers · asked by barbara d 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-08-28 10:17:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Ok so ive been using a wrist brace for a week now. My symptoms are getting better from wearing it, but i can still feel it in my fingers and wrist.

I'm wondering when i should wear it, when im sleeping? working? on the comp? as long as possible? and if so how long for each one?

I asked my dad and he said i shouldn't wear it when im sleeping but i dont know if that is true.

This is important because i am a drummer in a band and if my wrist doesn't get back to 100% then it won't be looking good.

Thanks for helping me so much! =]

AIM: tomL71191

2007-08-28 09:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by Tom Lin 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Can anyone help me with this one. My friend was helping me the other day when it was very hot and the work was grueling to say the least. He poured with sweat for ages and over the next 2 days felt very unwell with bad headaches and confusion. I really felt that it was due to losing minerals through over sweating and made sure he drank loads of water. was I correct? and can you buy tissue salts to replenish the body? Many thanks to you.

2007-08-28 09:33:33 · 11 answers · asked by dobbinesque 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-08-28 09:28:48 · 6 answers · asked by tyades2000 1 in Injuries

i have a hard lump under my skin on the bottom of my foot its right in the arch. Its not very big and its not round its an oval shape and it doesnt really hurt sometimes i feel like a bruse would when i touch it or sometimes when im relaxin it has a faint pain any one have any idea what it is? its probably about the size and shape of the cotton part on a q-tip.

2007-08-28 09:19:28 · 7 answers · asked by Mandi 3 in Other - General Health Care

He/she provides the health insurance information.
Is there a law that authorizes the physician to refuse service?
I am asking specifically for Louisiana.

2007-08-28 08:41:10 · 6 answers · asked by Steve 2 in Other - General Health Care

even if i was tired all day when its time to go to sleep i can never fall asleep. i try to think of relaxing stuff because that what people told me to do but that only make my brain run even more and i could just be in bed for hours trying to fall asleep. im 12 and im a girl.... since i was like 8 year old if i would go to sleep at 9 then i would be awake trying to fall asleep until like.. 12 am. i dont want to take pills or anything but is there anything i can do to fall asleep faster? especailly now that school is starting again and i have to wake up at 6 am?

2007-08-28 08:37:20 · 5 answers · asked by spongebob 2 in Other - General Health Care

my shoulder hurts. like oon my upper shoulder blade. to all around my rotator cuff and a little bit down my right arm. idk if i slept wrong, or if i did something to my rotator cuff..... i play volleyball and soccer i have volleyball all week from 3:30 to 5:30 every day. i play outside hitter and of course i serve so i'm swinging my arm ALOT. i dont really notice when i'm playing, because i'm not exactly thinking about it.... but uhm. when i get home my shoulder hurts just to lift my arm. its been like 3days. it hurts to rotate my arm around, and my arm feels really heavy like my shoulder doesnt have enough strength to life it without hurting or soemthing. idk. help? what do you think i did and what should i do about it to make it better... my first games in a week. should i si tout of volleyball tomorrow.? (although thats really not an option) :]

oohhh and thanks in advance

2007-08-28 08:31:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My little sister is 13 and is in the hospital. Last night she broke her tibia and ankle bone and crushed her growth plate. Due to the pain, she can't sleep. She has nothing to do! I'm going to the hospital in a few minutes and was wondering of things I should bring her or print outs off the internet that would give her something to do. She has to have surgery tonight, and will be in the hospital for a few more days. Please pray for her.

2007-08-28 08:00:19 · 10 answers · asked by .:Blair:. 5 in Injuries

Last night I layed down at 12 and tossed and turned all night, finally decided to get up and go to work early at 6am. Now it's 2:30pm and I can barely keep my eyes open at work. I could leave early because I came in so early but all I want to do is sleep. What should I do? Im afraid if I dont sleep a little while I'm tired now I won't be able to sleep again through the night and I'll be doubley tired tomorrow.

2007-08-28 07:34:32 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 4 in Other - General Health Care

I have been dealing with cancer for several years and I am very weak right now. I am on Medicare and I also have Blue Cross through my husband's work. For years, I have not only been battling the cancer, but also the constant disputes between these two insurance carriers. Since I have overlapping insurance from both, I should have to pay very little, and right now I am looking at $11500.00 in medical bills since January of this year. We've paid $5600.00 of that. I am weak physically and emotionally, and we can't afford a lawyer. Both Medicare and Blue Cross ignore my pleas to settle the disputes and pay the bills. Right now, I have bills from three hospitals and all of them say that Blue Cross won't pay until Medicare pays, and Medicare is saying they won't pay yet because Blue Cross is the primary. I think Medicare is correct, but I'm not certain. Is there any government agency which oversees such issues and could resolve this ongoing dilemma?

2007-08-28 07:25:12 · 2 answers · asked by ­ 6 in Other - General Health Care

Why does a mosquitos bite make you itch?

I recently have been getting alot of terrible mosquito bites and it made me wonder why a mosquito drawing your blood could turn into such a nasty itch!
Also, if you know of anything good to put on a bite, that would really help! Thanks!

2007-08-28 06:51:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

i got my ear perice about 2wks ago on the top of my ear it was fine the first week when i took it out to change earing it hurt like heck the back was closed i had to open it again well now this week my ear is so swollen and hurts i just took the earing off i j ust wanted to k nowif it suppose to swell up before it gets better or did i get it on the wrong spot. my ear is still swollen the cartlige looks so ugh ugh ugh i really wanted that eariing there not sure if i should put it back in

2007-08-28 06:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by LA LOCA 2 in Injuries

2007-08-28 05:55:10 · 6 answers · asked by deleted 2 in Injuries

2007-08-28 05:54:21 · 7 answers · asked by ellie may 3 in Other - General Health Care

Since leaving my pediatrician about 3 years ago, I've just gone to doctors provided on my college campus. I have scheduled an appointment with a new GP for next week. I've had quite a few health problems in the past and have been to a few specialists (ear/nose/throat, uralogist, cardiologist etc.) for quite a good period of time. Would it be best to bring those old records or just make a list of every 'problem' I've had in the past?

Thanks :)

2007-08-28 05:33:01 · 9 answers · asked by JennyLane 2 in Other - General Health Care