General Health Care - September 2007

2007-09-05 18:40:24 · 5 answers · asked by christine j 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-05 18:37:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I had a laminectomy & discectomy 17 days apart, now I've got to have a bi-level fusion, all within 6 mos., I've had more pain since surgery, than b 4 surgery. Then I just recently found out that the pain mgmt doc that my surgeon sent me to, that performed several epidural injections, myelogram and a disco gram, isn't even board certified to do that work, all he is , is a rehab therapist. A recent MRI, showed a re-herniation at the same level operated on twice, and they say my back is in worse shape now, than b 4 surgery. Serious answers only please.

2007-09-05 17:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Is neurontin or SSNRI drugs (effexor) helpful? Do you do meditation? This question can apply to anyone who deals with constant unpredictable pain.

2007-09-05 17:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by joezen777 5 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm not looking for a prescription. I'm only able to get 6 or 7 hours sleep before I HAVE to get up. I have lots of things to do as a single parent and not enough time to do it in. I'm constantly tired during the day and the sleep I get doesn't feel like good sleep. I drink coffee throughout the day but it doesn't seem to help much. Ephedrine products went off the market a few years ago so I'm trying to find something to help me stay awake longer and be more alert. Please no speaches about needing rest and whatnot. I can't get any more sleep and the coffee isn't working. What can I do?

2007-09-05 17:38:14 · 6 answers · asked by richards150 2 in Other - General Health Care

I wake up soaking wet every nite I take insulin at bed time sugars ok at 2:00 am. beding is wet

2007-09-05 17:24:09 · 9 answers · asked by Grand pa 7 in Other - General Health Care

i have recently discovered a hard lump above my left eye,(kinda in the right corner)
it is not a zit for sure
there is no bump on my skin
just under it
it hurts when i apply pressure towards it
it fells like it is on my bone
it is under my left eyebrow
what is it?

2007-09-05 17:23:39 · 4 answers · asked by Dylin D 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I can't get my imitrex until I get paid and I have had a migraine for 2 days now. I have been taking excedrin and motrin, nothing is helping! Any suggestions?

2007-09-05 16:39:35 · 6 answers · asked by Mr & Mrs G 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I know that this is a kind of crazy question because you should always take medication as prescribed but I am worried about my mom. She has neck pain and instead of taking them like she is supposed to, she takes them like she wants. She also can take one and then do normal activities.(dishes, cooking, laundry, taking out the trash) here is the rest of my question, if you can do all of that do you even need to take the medicatin at all? When I had severe trouble with my back and spine I would still be in severe pain even after meds and I don't know if she is really as sick as she says since she is still so active. Please help. Thanks.

2007-09-05 15:58:31 · 6 answers · asked by reggieg 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Can you get vicodin or any other pain killer like it in mexico LEGALLY? What about in the us or online? I have some bad back problems and i am sick of the freakin workers comp docs!!


Not that i should have to but if I did how do i get around costumes? cant i just put them in an IB 800 bottle? I kno you can bring those back over the boarder... Ho w would they know what my meds are? I havent been there in 2 years and i know alot has changed but the last time i was there they just asked what i had and i told them

2007-09-05 15:50:43 · 3 answers · asked by faithie 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i pulled the muscle in my lower back.

2007-09-05 15:31:53 · 7 answers · asked by texaschick200670 2 in Injuries

2007-09-05 15:28:26 · 2 answers · asked by Bluerat 1 in Other - General Health Care

i'm having a lot of tail bone, i'll had a x-ray and also mri, but nothing has shown up at all, do you have any suggestions beside sitting on pillow, i have try that. i'm 57 year white male that sits on tail in order to make a living, the pain is severe

2007-09-05 15:21:27 · 2 answers · asked by jerry w 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I recently have had horrible pain in my lower back which resulted in pain going down my right leg. I've been dealing with it and discovered that the sciatic nerve is being pinched by the L5 bone. The neurosurgeon says that it is operable but has suggested physical therapy. I've been doing exercises in the pool and have had one meeting with the therapist. But as a teacher I have been standing all day because sitting is painful. I am in tons of pain but afraid that one back surgery will lead to another. Does anyone out there have expertise or a similar experience. The shock in my leg has almost gone away with just some sensation but my lower back is unbearable. I am overweight and dieting and trying to excercise. Please help me to make this decision. Thank you.

2007-09-05 15:18:38 · 11 answers · asked by Creole38 4 in Pain & Pain Management

A few years back, I broke my foot. I had a pin put in and had to have 2 surgeries - one to put it in and one to take it out. Before I went for my second surgery, I had a bug bite on my foot and, long story a little shorter, it got infected. It wasn't too bad, so I performed the "do it yourself" fix of peroxide, neosporin, and a small bandage.
When I went to the doctor for my final checkup before my 2nd surgery, he told me this:
"You're not supposed to put ointment on an infection on your feet because the bacteria on the foot is anerobic and the ointment helps it grow"
What does everyone else think?
I can see how this is possible, but yet it doesn't make sense at the same time.
What should I have done? soapy water and a bandage to let it get some air?

Thanks!

2007-09-05 15:09:13 · 2 answers · asked by Heath M 1 in First Aid

Okay, three years ago, I broke my humerus, and they said there was no nerve damage, but I can hardley bend my thumb unless I make a fist. Also, when ever I put even the slightest bit of pressure on it, my whole wrist hurts like heck! What is it? Should I get it checked out?

2007-09-05 15:07:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2007-09-05 15:05:14 · 2 answers · asked by Terri 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I need to be in bed by 9:30 pm and right now I am wide awake. If I can't fall asleep by 10:00pm I won't be able to get up at 6:00am tomorrow. I don't want to have to run around and stuff like that and sleeping pills are bad for you, plus I am under 21.

2007-09-05 15:04:07 · 6 answers · asked by Hazel 2 in Other - General Health Care

What part of his body was bruised? HELP!

2007-09-05 14:54:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Ive only taken Tylenol PM 2 times in my life.. last night i took 2 and it didnt really do anything..i was a little tired but it wasnt as potent as the first time i took them..so i was wondering if taking 3 is safe...im 15 years old im 5'10 and i weigh 146 pounds...im not like addicted or anything either....its just for tonight im in alot of pain from football and i wanna go to sleep early

2007-09-05 14:48:32 · 17 answers · asked by Someguy 1 in Other - General Health Care

I woke up this morning felling like I needed to vomit, but didn't. I was okay afer about 10 minutes about being awake. It only happened once this morning and I want to know thoughts!

2007-09-05 14:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by maldoggz 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Can you get vicodin or any other pain killer like it in mexico legally? What about in the us or online? I have some bad back problems and i am sick of the freakin workers comp docs!!

2007-09-05 14:42:30 · 3 answers · asked by faithie 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have an extremely dull abdominal pain, almost like a mild cramp; I'm also tired, thirsty, I have darker stools than normal, and there is a tiny spot of blood on my toilet paper. I have been fatigued before due to hyperthyroidism, so I'm not sure that it's necessarily related to my current problem.

Should I be worried, however, about the darker stools and small spots of blood on my tissue? I'm almost positive this has happened to me before and it's lasted for a week or so. Any advice?

2007-09-05 14:33:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

how does this work wat will happen

2007-09-05 14:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Today my moms right leg startwed hurting just now at it looks like she wants to cry and it like as if she had a ball on the back of her right leg just nder the knee but on the back of her leg. We are very worried and she doesnt want to go to the hospital right away. She said it started hurting along time ago but then it stoped, it started hurting because she moved big boxes or was walking for a realy long time picking and holding big things.Please HELP!!

2007-09-05 14:30:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

It started in July of '06 and got to the point of not being able to stand upright, with shooting pains down my left side down to my knees..Doc said after mri's and x-rays that I have Degenerative Disk Disease, arthritis, and multiple bulging disks. I went through facet joint blocks, discogram, myelogram, 2 months of physical therapy, and ended up getting a spinal fluid leak from the procedures, which I ended up getting a blood patch(blood drawn out of my arm and injected into my spinal cord) to stop the migraines. I since stopped being a guinnea pig and went to a chiropractor who said I don't have any of those things, just out of alignment. But after getting adjusted for 4 months now, I still have no relief, not a day goes by that I don't have this nasty pain! I ended up quitting a job after almost 5 years because it caused too much pain on my back. My question is, where do I go next?!! It's rather depressing and driving me absolutely insane!! I want to play with my kids!!!

2007-09-05 14:26:59 · 5 answers · asked by prissy2u52 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been taking 1mg of xanax for 1 month before bed. I stopped taking it two days ago and didnt sleep at all last night. I dont crave it and i can go without it but is it safe to stop? I don't want to take it anymore and I can stop I just wonder if it is safe as i have horror stories however i haven't been on it for years like those folks. just 1 month.

2007-09-05 14:23:04 · 8 answers · asked by Jmh 1 in Other - General Health Care

it be taken care of without surgery?

2007-09-05 14:15:19 · 1 answers · asked by yoyoorosco@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pain & Pain Management

im in weight training..im not used to lifting weights at all...well..today...i did 60 lb leg press..where as all the GUYS in my class were only doing 40. this was my FIRST time lifting this much..and even using this machine...as we just started tuesday. my legs are already kinda sore...and i know tomorrow im gonna be REALLY sore...what can i do to make myself less sore in the morning?? without making me tired cuz i have school tomorrow too.

2007-09-05 14:14:50 · 2 answers · asked by sexi_blonde_chick2008 2 in Pain & Pain Management

my lover back feels like a pinched nerve cuz my legs go numb amd i get such bad pain from my lower back to my buttocks, it comes and goes periodcaly. and it gets worse when i lay down in bed, i get paralyzed for a few seconds and then such bad,bad pain. can anybody help?

2007-09-05 14:12:02 · 4 answers · asked by yoyoorosco@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pain & Pain Management