General Health Care - September 2007

I am going in tomorrow morning for medial meniscus tear. I was wondering if the surgery is usually done with general anesthesia or local? Ive heard they can also do an epidural. What kind of anesthesia did they use on you for your meniscus surgery?

2007-09-09 12:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by Bartman27 1 in Injuries

There is no swelling and I have iced it. He cried briefly and has already rubbed his nose. Should I worry about a nose break with a child of this age, without swelling?

2007-09-09 12:45:01 · 6 answers · asked by travis e 2 in First Aid

Any one out there ever had post concussional syndrome? How long did it last and how did you treat it?
I had a car accident and since then I have had non-stop headachs and get very dizzy all the time, which leads sometimes into seziure type of behavior, sometimes I loose consienceness sometimes I don't. My hearing and sight also are impacted when I have an eposode and my pain level goes to a 10 immediately. Life has pretty much sucked since this accident, I can't even drive anymore.......Now they are also telling me I am showing early signs of something called RSD, a nerve disorder.

Anyone have any experence with this syndrome, or RSD?

2007-09-09 12:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Staci G 1 in Injuries

My knee is black and blue.
IT hurts really bad.
I've been to a doctor and they drained a bunch of fluid outta it.
Ive been iceing it and doing what they told me. I went back cause it wasnt getting better and they drained fluid again but no much this time.
WHats rong with it?
Help

2007-09-09 12:44:12 · 5 answers · asked by *I.Love.You* 2 in Injuries

I'm starting my third week as a college junior, but this is my first time living in dorms since I transferred to a new school. Before, I lived with my parents.

Now I have freedom to do a lot of things that I couldn't before.

I'm in a suite with 6 other girls. My suitemate's boyfriend doesn't go to school here, but he comes every weekend. He's been bringing alcohol. These are really my first experiences being drunk. We aren't crazy. We all know each other. Only 6 female suitemates, me and my suitemate's BF are here, so it's a pretty relaxed, safe environment. I''m not worried about drugs/sex, and people look out for me and make sure I don't drink too much.

The problem is, this is my 2nd weekend in a row getting drunk. We had SoCo and coke last week, and whiskey/Coke this week.

Next week suitemate's BF says he's bringing beer and malted liquor.

I feel like I should say no, but the problem is, I want to. It's fun... but on the other hand.... I don't want to be an alcoholic.

2007-09-09 12:33:47 · 1 answers · asked by Sondra 1 in Other - General Health Care

Every morning when I wake up my eyes are just really sore... it's new; just started like two weeks ago, and nothing has changed. They just hurt a lot and I don't want to open them... like they're red and tired. Sometimes eye drops work but sometimes not. Any suggestions?

2007-09-09 12:21:40 · 0 answers · asked by la barque 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i am 5 foot and im 20 years old female who is really short. is there anything you guys think is safe for me to take and effective to get taller. my parents are also short so i really want to have a change in my life but this shortness problem is really bothering me. i was wondering if there is anything safe to use or take to gain height. please help me thanx.

2007-09-09 11:59:35 · 10 answers · asked by tu madre 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-09 11:53:43 · 0 answers · asked by Tessa L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi. I've flown a few times, and never have any problems... except for one thing. When I'm on a long haul flight, I get cramping sensations in my stomach area. I know it's probably because of sitting down for so long. What I want to know is... Is there any way to stop this happening without walking around so much. I do walk around a little, but it's just to the toilet and for the prevention of problems with my legs (varicose veins and other ailments). And, is it because I'm sitting down so much? or just being crammed into economy class with little legroom and things? I'm a webpage designer and I've been known to sit in the same place for 14 hours+

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-09 11:52:04 · 1 answers · asked by C W 2 in Pain & Pain Management

OK, so I was stupid enough to run on the track without shoes (I forgot to wear sneakers) and the track was pretty hot.

Not long after, my feet began to hurt and I discovered that I'd formed blisters.

I have a cross country meet (3.1 miles) TOMORROW??? How can I get rid of these blisters/ the pain as soon as possible?

I do NOT want to miss the meet as I've been training for it ALL SUMMER LONG.

Please give me any advice!!! I'm really stressed out!!!

2007-09-09 11:38:45 · 12 answers · asked by 2 days after my B day :) 2 in Injuries

just wondering which is better

2007-09-09 11:18:57 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

This morning I had a little swollen area on my hand. Later I noticed it was red and the line went to my wrist. Hours later it's halfway up my arm. It is a little sore and itches at times. What is it and should I see a doctor?

2007-09-09 11:16:48 · 8 answers · asked by mother of 3 1 in Injuries

2007-09-09 11:08:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've had a piece of glass stuck in my finger for over a year now and it seems to have healed without any infections. I can feel the piece of glass in my finger. I was wondering if it will get any worse and if it will stay there the rest of my life. Any suggestions on what to do?

2007-09-09 10:57:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

i need help answering those questions so if u can help me that would be cool

2007-09-09 10:45:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I have a really strange condition in mainly my hips and my knees, that causes stabbing pain right in my hip flexers and knees. It's really inconsistant, and is more painful with increased activity. I'm on pills for pain and inflammation, those only help a little. When it is not a stabbing pain, it is a throbbing pain and hurts so bad i'm crying. My joints do not hurt to the touch and do not swell. My blood tests are negative for arthritis. I have a small case of scolioses in my upper spine, and i've had these pains for 3 years. If you have ANY idea what this could be, please let me know.

2007-09-09 10:30:59 · 3 answers · asked by Fishy!!! 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I smoked for two years when I was younger from about 16-18years old then my grandmother died of cancer and I quit. Im 22 and smoked for about 3 months and am sorry I started again and ready to quit. Do you think these three months could have done any serious harm??

2007-09-09 10:17:54 · 7 answers · asked by Ash1227 2 in Other - General Health Care

Hot, cold, wet, dirty, hungry or tired.

Or is there a more uncomfortable feeling.

2007-09-09 07:37:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I am constantly tring to quit but he doesn't want to even if he hides it from me I still know he has them how can I convince him to quit w/me? Help!

2007-09-09 07:23:22 · 6 answers · asked by coley200722 3 in Other - General Health Care

And my face is really swollen now. I have two black eyes and my entire nose is swollen. I don't really know how it happned, and I just want to know how I can get the swelling to go down as quick as possible, is there anything I can buy from the store that will reduce healing time, or any special advice you can give me on the subject of swelling and bruise healing time? Thanks

2007-09-09 07:08:27 · 23 answers · asked by linda 3 in Injuries

Why is it when we have a pain or a hurting body part, we say OUCH or OW? Is it only part of the english language?

2007-09-09 06:54:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

For a bayonet.

2007-09-09 06:53:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

hi,i was born on 1985,october 28th,so i want to know my correct age,so can anyone calculate and tell my correct age.

2007-09-09 06:36:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I broke my foot on Thursday and have it in a cast now. The cast is not able to get wet. Does anyone have any ideas about what I can do?

2007-09-09 06:09:31 · 11 answers · asked by mentinke21 1 in Injuries

Tommorrow is my first day, and I'm generally quite nervous anyways, but now I've got the flu - really bad one! I can't take any days off. I've been trying to sweat it out, the last couple days (whiskey), but I still feel like s**t!! ADVICE URGENTLY NEEDED! thankyou.

2007-09-09 05:29:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

My girlfriend and daughter are riddled with bites at the moment. Is there any shampoo of shower gel or anything like that on the market which may make them less appatising to all form of creepy crawly?

2007-09-09 05:16:05 · 14 answers · asked by Glendon 1 in First Aid

injury you have ever sustained.
I cut a quater of my left thumb off at work.2 tonns of steel jammed on top of it,all scwiched out like toothpaste.

2007-09-09 04:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by nickson faction 7 in Injuries

I got a 50-minute, full-body, deep tissue massage to help muscle aches and stresses. This is my first massage ever. After my massage I came home and started feeling my neck becoming stiff. And now, I can't even turn my head left/right because of the stiffness. Is this normal? How long does the stiffness last? What should I do to help reduce the stiffness?

2007-09-09 04:31:52 · 4 answers · asked by ЖЖЖ 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-09 04:29:10 · 5 answers · asked by buffyfreak1983 1 in Pain & Pain Management

( i already asked this question, but didnt get alot of answers)
i was at the hospital meeting with my surgeon(im getting a posterior lumbar fusion). Before a team of doctors came in the room, i started to feel really sick (like i was going to throw-up) and got really hot (my mom and dad said it was freezing in there). Also i was shivering alot, and got kind of dizzy. What do u think happened? If it helps i was so scared, and im a 14 yr old girl. i know i wasn’t dehydrated because i had my blood pressure taken, and they said it was fine latter that day. Thanks for all the answers.
p.s. my surgery is Wednesday, any ideas that the same thing won't happen again? should i tell my doctor what happened?

2007-09-09 04:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management