General Health Care - September 2007

alright well i took to pills of tylenol cold and it said to not take it with anything containing acetaminophen. well after 24 hours do you think it is ok to take another medicine containing acetaminophen? also what if i took ibuprofen[i think thats the correct spelling] 24 hours after the acetaminophen? would that be ok? i know this is confusing lol. the situation is that i am sick and last night took some tylenol cold. now its been 24 hours and i have cramps so i am wondering if it is ok to take midol, [it contains acetaminophen] but then i read ibuprofen is good for cramps lol. i only want to take one. thanks!

2007-09-05 13:57:17 · 8 answers · asked by Megan C 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a dull pain in my abdomen, but nothing that really bothers me. I'm just slightly nervous because my stools have been darker than normal the past few times I've had a bowel movement, and I've had a tiny bit of blood on the toilet paper as well. I believe this has happened to me once or twice before. Should I be concerned or is it just a passing thing?

2007-09-05 13:56:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a pretty new bed (only about 2 years old) thats good quality and has extra an extra support bar built into the middle of the mattress to keep it from sinking. Even though its comfortable, I got one of those tempurpedic type foam toppers thats about 2 1/2 or 3 inches thick b/c its INCREDIBLE to sleep on and you just sink into it. The only prob is that a few weeks after getting it, Im now waking up with a lot of back pain and Im wondering if this can be due in any way to the softest of the topper.

2007-09-05 13:41:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My ex-wife and i went to this doctor seven years ago. He became our primary. We divorced 5 years ago. I don't like this doctor and it is not convenient to where I live.

Should I just go through my hmo list and find one local. How do I go about finding a doctor I will like? I am in my mid thrities and am realizing that I really need to start going to a doctor regularly.

2007-09-05 13:23:40 · 8 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Other - General Health Care

My granmother experiences constant and horrible pain from what the doctors claime to be "RA", Rheumatiod Arthritis.

I've hear "humira", but what are the side effects? Aren't some of them bleeding, pretty bad? This seem like a high price 2 pay!

Anyone have any (preferrably natural) remedies that could help??

Also, what's the cause ?? we would like to know why she got it..

It's not Herreditary .. is it?

2007-09-05 12:42:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My friend is going for Occupational therapy. It is her first time, and she want to know what these exercises are? She is a little nervous, so if anyone can help I would be very gratful.
THANKS!

2007-09-05 11:49:19 · 5 answers · asked by april_y75 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I got smashed between 2 players then slammed to the gound full force on my arm and then steped on i cant move my arm from a bent position can it be broken

2007-09-05 11:39:07 · 10 answers · asked by alyssa vienna 1 in Injuries

My hand hurts in the middle cause a banged it really hard and i hit it two days ago.

2007-09-05 11:39:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

A friend went in to have damaged cheek bone repaired under twilight sedation. We were told that she would not feel or remember anything. She did, and about half way through her 4hr surgery I heard her yell from the waiting room. She yelled two other times. A nurse by me said my friend was probably dreaming. Surgery ended and the doctor said everything was fine.He explained that there was alittle problem and that he had to really use alot of force, and he had to stick his finger in her cheek to fix it. I asked about my friend screaming and he said it never happened. Even a nurse in the frontdesk heard it. My friend said she felt and remembered it all and was begging the doctor to stop the whole time.I know this it true because she told me things about the surgery that she shouldn't have known. At home she kept telling me how painful it was when the dr was sticking his finger in her cheek and she remembers screaming several times. What do we do? She can't sleep and is scared

2007-09-05 11:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by elena w 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I always shower at night and then if I workout I usually take a quick shower afterwards, so sometimes twice a day. I've noticed that my roommates shower once every 2 or 3 days. I think it's a little gross. Am I the weird one or are they?

2007-09-05 11:30:16 · 4 answers · asked by lovslinky 2 in Other - General Health Care

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2007-09-05 11:22:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i'm at work, and my wife is calling me saying that her contact lens on her left eye, has crept up towards the top, and now she cant remove it. it's a soft lens, so i'm trying to figure out how come she cant reach for it.

any suggestions for her to get it out?

2007-09-05 11:15:30 · 4 answers · asked by John Redcorn 4 in Other - General Health Care

I get muscle cramps all over my body. I drink plenty of water, take a multivitamin, and I am active. My doctor has done a full blood work check and everything was fine and doesnt seem to be doing anything else about it. They are in my stomach and side, neck, hands, fingers, legs, feet, toes, back...well all over my body! Has anyone else experienced this? Its getting to the point that I cant even pick my daughter up without getting a cramp somewhere :(

2007-09-05 10:53:29 · 4 answers · asked by brandi 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-05 10:51:25 · 9 answers · asked by ghost_rider_1114 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My friend is around 63 and all of a sudden for the past few months has had nervewracking twitching in her one eye. She has been to eye doctors, regular doctors, and even a chiropractor and none of them can identify or cure this twitching. Any ideas on what it could be.

2007-09-05 10:20:47 · 4 answers · asked by SusieDarling 2 in Other - General Health Care

I just bought a brand new Aireloom mattress for $1,500, I hvae slept in it for 2 nights and my back is KILLING me, is this normal with new mattresses? I got this one because my OLD one was giving me pain...

2007-09-05 09:22:53 · 1 answers · asked by Sdcdog 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am seriously about to fall asleep at my desk! I have 2 hours to go and too much to do once I get home. HELP!

2007-09-05 08:33:01 · 7 answers · asked by ♫Rojas♫ 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-05 08:25:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Hi, an x-ray and CT scan showed a mass approx. 9cm by 6cm between the heart and the lung, behind the lung if that makes sense. A biopsy has been done and an appointment made for 3 weeks time, so we had been advised not to worry about cancer, my mum has never smoked etc.

However, my mum is worried about how it will be removed, as she didnt recover well after surgery recently.

I know it might not have to be removed, but does anyone know how it might be removed?

Many thanks

2007-09-05 08:05:21 · 3 answers · asked by bluewatchgirl 1 in Other - General Health Care

I had a nasty accident n my scrotum split on one side and the split part pushed back fully exposing the insides, one of my testicles and all.

nothing was internaly damaged and the scrotum was stiched up and the nurse as been great regularly checking n all. i havn't been particularly embarraced about the whole thing but one things on my mind and i am embarrased a bit about asking.

my wound is still raw n healing as it is an awkward place. but as happy as i am knowing its all working, my erections are troubling me. especialy 2day, i've been getting them since early morn and its on n off now. n its like i wnt to n not at the same time n its killing me. not to mention the pain when the skin streches as it pulls the scrotum and im sure the scrotum keeps softning and stifening.

i should b happy which i am but in pain, from the soreness of the wound, n in a mixed n frustrated state.

i cant engage in activity cause of the wound. any (medical/non medical) suggestions plz.

thanx.

2007-09-05 08:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by vik 4 in Injuries

Some have it, some don't...what difference does it make?

2007-09-05 08:01:22 · 4 answers · asked by Grace M-T 1 in Other - General Health Care

the bags. It has been 30 min. what should i do?

2007-09-05 07:15:27 · 4 answers · asked by bacchus_blue 1 in Injuries

2007-09-05 07:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Poor Middle Class In America 1 in Injuries

Hi there, I have this small lump on the back of my right ear not sure what it can be ? But it doesnt hurt at all...

Ive also taken a picture of it ..

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j110/Empire_photos/DSC00783.jpg

Thanks

2007-09-05 07:14:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-05 05:21:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

I'm falling down the stairs! Should I try and stop myself and risk breaking my arms, or just let myself fall and enjoy the ride?

2007-09-05 04:15:20 · 3 answers · asked by thepbass 2 in Injuries

it only hurts when you touch it a the cirtan place and then it only hurts when you move it completely wrong PLEASE HELP!

2007-09-05 03:28:08 · 3 answers · asked by Bobbie J 2 in Injuries

my tongue got burned yesterday night.
stupid me burnt it on something i was cooking over the oven. I lifted it and put it in my mouth... my tongue, at the front part was inflated - small little red circles. I might not be explaining it right, but now it doesnt hurt, but i know that its there and whenever i brush my tongue on the roof of my mouth it feels a little sore.

Right NOW - the circles have gone down so that they are now flat & its a little less red.
Does anyone know what this is called or when it will go away, how i can heal it or what to do to it to make it clear up?

THANKS!!! :)

2007-09-05 03:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

My daughter fractured her skull in 3 places & doctors just said it will take as long as it takes. Anyone out there with experience who can give me some advice?

2007-09-05 03:12:47 · 4 answers · asked by jlk 2 in Injuries

i've been suffering with a very stiff neck since sunday, i've suffered no trauma to my neck, but it's getting worse now, then pain is now spreading to my base of skull and makin me feel sick. i taken paracetamol and ibruprfen but not much use.

anyone got any ideas???

2007-09-05 03:07:35 · 14 answers · asked by ambugirl 2 in Pain & Pain Management