General Health Care - September 2007

is it extremely bad? do they really have to know if you do it often?

2007-09-06 09:23:51 · 20 answers · asked by volnergurl19 2 in Other - General Health Care

It took 10 weeks for my open would to heal. I had to pack it with gauze everyday and now it just has this ridge of skin on it, almost like a scab. I just wanted to know if this was normal since I've never had surgery or an open wound before. Should I continue to put a damp gauze and cover it? I would appreciate any input from anyone with experience with this. Thanks!

2007-09-06 09:13:17 · 11 answers · asked by Jessica V 1 in Injuries

2007-09-06 09:12:18 · 7 answers · asked by kelsey s 1 in Injuries

Had the painkillers, but they're not touching it. Is heat or cold applied helpful or would it make it worse.

2007-09-06 08:59:11 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Okay, not sure if this will help but I'm 13 years old. I've been having a come-and-go pain in my stomach. Last night, it felt like someone stabbed me a million tabs everytime I moved. It took about an hour to an hour and a half for it to calm down. Then, I fell asleep. I woke up at about 6 A.M. and now it just hurts to move. I had a lowgrade fever in the morning and it feels like I stretched a muscle or pulled something in my stomach. It started near my lower chest and gradually moved its way down to... well, erm.... my privates if you know what I mean. I feel achy all over. Please help me. We don't have the money to go to the doctors right now but I wanted a good guess at what might be wrong. I've never felt this way before and I'm very worried. Please help.

2007-09-06 08:45:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

only time i made my goal of being fit was when i had a basketball coach on my *** ....so how can i get into working out with out having a personal trainer ANY TIPS ?? spank YA

2007-09-06 07:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I was getting bullied by this kid in school for the past 3 months..He was always pushing me and slapping me on the head and making fun of me...Him and his friends are jerks....2 days ago he pushed me in school and I fell down these 3 steps in the middle of the hallway in front of everyone. I was never afraid of the kid...but I just didnt want to start anything....I couldnt take it anymore after that....see When him and his friends were busy laughing.....I pushed him in the back and when he turned around I punched in the face and then when he fell I got on top of him and lost it. I ended up breaking his nose, his jaw, and his eye socket in two places..and everyone thinks im a crazy person now....but atleast no one is goona eff with me anymore...The cops said there is a chance I could go to prison....WTF!!! Was I wrong for what I did? Maybe so.....but i feel so good that, that f*ck is messed up.. what are your thoughts.. was I wrong?

2007-09-06 06:42:57 · 15 answers · asked by bloogin06 1 in Injuries

im using olive oil as hair care...how about?

2007-09-06 06:10:43 · 3 answers · asked by stardust 2 in Other - General Health Care

I need a measurement from toe to heal

2007-09-06 06:08:41 · 2 answers · asked by kaleigh b 1 in Injuries

2007-09-06 05:40:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I'm still working out what foods to avoid, I'm off to the doctors at some point next week if i can get an appointment but is there anything i can get over the counter to stop the spasms once they start?

they can be really painful at times and most days im nearly doubled over in pain with it so i need something strong! but something that also wont mess with the mini pill if you have any ideas.

thanks in advance!

2007-09-06 04:52:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-06 04:43:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Has anyone been to see either and if so what did they make of them

2007-09-06 04:32:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

foe the past 2 days i have been feeling horrible! yesterday i had 3 back to back classes and thought that they were causing a headache,then later i had another class and even though i took some Excedrin for migranes the headache turned worse. it went from headached to migrane.then next thing i know i am having chills,crying,in pain-migrane-, and feelings as though i would just pass out. called one of my girlfeiends up and she tells me that i am burning the candle at both ends and it is not even the 1st month of school yet.i calmed down and stopped having chills..still had the migrane which was becoming worse yet i ignore it and took some Excedrin. today when i woke up at my bf's place my throar is sore,the migrane is unbearable and i feel like crying from all the pounding noise,light, anything at all.now i still feel that i need to go to sleep and not wake up until tomorrow because i am so out of it.told my bf i would be out of his place-not to be rude-soon yet i can't:i am not well

2007-09-06 04:15:12 · 12 answers · asked by icycrissy27blue 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I was talk ot a guy who had his shoulder dislocate all the time, and he told me that he thought what i had was it was slipping on the disk. Does that make sense and if so what should i do?

2007-09-06 04:03:10 · 2 answers · asked by packman 3 in Injuries

My boyfriend slipped and fell off the bath tub and hurt his ribs, and found out that there's hairline crack on his rib cage. So is there a way that can help him heal faster? Can restrain from movement help? By taking in more calcium? thank you for your answers

2007-09-06 02:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by sec2002 1 in Injuries

2007-09-06 02:53:10 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Could it be because:
1. I get between 6/7hours sleep and have to get up at 6am (all summer I slept in to about 11!)
2. I don't have a good diet but I eat breakfast every morning no matter what the stomach forecast is
3. I get nervous easily.. I don't see many people here in the country and then when I get to school.. BOOM!

I get a really sick feeling in my stomach every morning.. it lasts all day.. with a few headaches included.. I drink 2 painkillers.. doesn't do anything.

I can't enjoy making new friends and stuff with this bokey feeling... really sux.

Do anymore students have this? why is it?

2007-09-06 02:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Question Details: In the past, I took a lot of Tylenol for my extreme migraines and menstrual cramps. I recently learned that Tylenol (or any acetaminophen) can really damage your liver. I want to know if I can reverse the damage that might occur, or prevent it from occurring. Also, are there any natural alternatives to ease migraine/cramp pain? I know some OTC painkillers are plant based, but I don't know if acetaminophen is. Please help.

2007-09-06 02:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Missy 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Its Thursday, I started to feel under the weather on Sunday.

I worked Fri-Sun 12-13 hour shifts (I am a dance teacher and cherographer). I was off Monday (Labor Day) and Tuesday and was in bed both days because I wasn't feeling well. I didn't keep myself well hydrated over the weekend and I was thinking I was exausted from working so much/so hard.

I returned to work Wednesday and started to get flu like body aches. My throat hurts and I need to take 1000mg of tylenol every 4 hours because I have a pounding sinus headache. I am off work today, which is Thursday, and I am considering going to the Walk In Clinic where I don't need an appointment. Its $70 a visit and money is tight. I need to feel better I have to work again all weekend, same amount of shifts.

Should I go to the doctor? Does it sound like I am getting the flu? I just feel sick. What do you think they will say or prescribe for me? Is there anything I should ask for? I am allergic to penicillin.


Thank you so much for your help :)
Blessed Be ...

2007-09-06 01:38:29 · 8 answers · asked by Skinny Blonde 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. The doctor started me on antidepressants, but I don't want to take such strong drugs. Do you know if there is anything else I can do to ease the pain?

2007-09-06 01:13:24 · 25 answers · asked by LoveBeingAMum 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I have learned some things about the best exercise for people with my condition, but I would like to know more. I have started Tai-Chi and I've heard adult tricycles are great(I'm planning on getting one), but I would like some more options. I would especially like answers from other fibro patients, or other people with conditions that limit them to low-impact exercise.
What do you do? What feels best for you?

2007-09-06 00:19:19 · 1 answers · asked by xgasxchamberx 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I've always stuttered and tried speech therapists and a Speech Easy device but nothing helps. Anybody out there ever been cured of stuttering?

2007-09-05 23:46:32 · 5 answers · asked by Tim E 5 in Other - General Health Care

I have heard this "cold turkey" wen I was looking for ideas on how to quit smoking.
What is cold turkey? And any suggestions for me to quit smoking please? I prefer suggestions that do not involve nicotine gums or patches or any such tertiary stuff.

I have been smoking for 8yrs now. I smoke 8-10 cigarettes a day. It used to be 10-15 wen I worked night shifts.

I even tried to quit totally once and I went into depression. But then, I had no job either and that was nagging me. But now I have a good job and still can not quit smoking. Everytime I try to reduce, I miraculously meet smoker frnz and start smoking.

But 1 thing is for sure-

I WANT TO QUIT SMOKING.

HELP!!

2007-09-05 22:40:26 · 16 answers · asked by 13 5 in Other - General Health Care

How does it work and what does it do????

My husbands just been referred to a Neurologist...finally and in the meantime the Doc has prescribed these...how will they help him?

2007-09-05 22:32:49 · 15 answers · asked by shorty 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-05 21:13:55 · 11 answers · asked by star j 1 in Other - General Health Care

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2007-09-05 19:41:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My Boyfriend has back pain that is constant everyday. He has been going to the chiropractor every week and that only seems to help for a short period of time. He is really unhappy and we dont know what to do. He has a kid so it makes it hard for him to take care of the kid and move around. what could it be and what may be some treatment options for this case. I am really worried so I need help fast...

2007-09-05 19:40:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Im having 20 teeth pulled tomorrow and the dentist is going to not give me anything stronger than Vicodin, which doesnt work for me. My friend knows where to get the medication Delodin, does anyone know if that is a good pain killer?

2007-09-05 19:24:32 · 6 answers · asked by ruby t 1 in Pain & Pain Management

w e have known are have known along time evasion around the truth is nothingexcept more of the same--we all know that in o7 .and it's dangerous---------what is it now-40% of m.d.'s and nurses are hooked so let's have the truth about suboxone and what to do about what to do in a situation that calls for more than suboxone please

2007-09-05 18:53:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care