General Health Care - September 2007

ever since my boyfriend broke up with me i'm having the biggest headaches and i dont know why. its been a little over two weeks. what can i do to make my headaches go away????? i've been taking alieve (or how ever you spell that) and advil, and asprien, and some other pills and none of them seem to help. my headaches just wont go away. what can i do???????

2007-09-05 02:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by lovely chick 2 in Pain & Pain Management

my girlfriend is feeling a clicking or a grinding noice in her spine. one of the disks does stick out some & it is painful to the touch. she has been having back pain & some numbness in the leg & toes. she also has pain up her neck. what would be causing this?

2007-09-05 02:38:27 · 4 answers · asked by peaches 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-05 02:11:00 · 10 answers · asked by debbie 5 in Pain & Pain Management

my foot is swollen from my taekwondo class.
its been 3 hours since then and it's still swollen!

2007-09-05 02:10:56 · 4 answers · asked by jailhouserock 1 in Injuries

my mom was curling my hair with a curling iron, she grabbed the wrong end!!!!
it was about 400 degrees and she held it for a second and a half....I REALLY NEED HELP!
does she have to go to the ER?? were keeping an ice pack on it and if she lifts her hand up for more than a few seconds she whimpers.....PLEASE HELP!!!!

2007-09-05 01:28:11 · 8 answers · asked by I Can Has A CheezBurger!? 3 in Injuries

well, i know im sick but i dont know if its real bad. my heads been hurting and my nose is stuffed and i find it hard to breath, plain cold/allergie synthoms. but then iv been haveing bad stomach pains and "the big d" like 3 times a day and im not trying to be gross but wen do number too, i look and theres red spots on it...is that normal, or is that bad?

2007-09-05 01:17:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Just got one. Indescribable PAIN. Plus it did not work(shoulder). Can/should I sue the incompetent MD who did it?

2007-09-05 00:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I got tired at 9:45 last night. I was lying around in bed until 1 AM, when I had way too much energy and started walking around. For about 45 minutes -I think- I've been online. Previously I tried meditation, reading, listening to relaxing music, changing the temperature of my room, putting socks on, taking them off, just lying there, and trying to convince myself I absolutely had to stay awake because that used to work, a hot shower -taking a bath requires removing the spiders from the tub, they run when the shower water starts-, about a quart of chamomile tea, and visualizing first sleep, then general relaxing stuff. No luck.

Meaning I've been up for about eight hours, tired as all hell but unable to sleep. I don't think its dietary, the only sugar I had today was some ice cream at about 4:30 and canteloupe for breakfast.

I've got to stay up today but I know that tomorrow I'm still going to have trouble. What can I do, if medicine is unavailable?

I'm not on any meds.

2007-09-04 23:31:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have a real bad issue with itchiness with Percocet, so I am finding it really isnt a good med for me to take for pain. I am getting my wisdom teeth out in a few days and I was wondering if anyone else had this itchiness problem and found a med that didnt make them itch and could tell me? I have a lazy doctor, LOL, he asked me "what pain meds will work for you?" so I need to know what ones will. Vicodin made me puke BTW, so thats out.

2007-09-04 22:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by Jezah 2 in Pain & Pain Management

they said taking a bath after sweating out or exercising, later on i will have parkinson's disease. Is it true?

2007-09-04 21:18:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I’m not so familiar with IBS, however, since taking Effexor, C is something I deal with all the time. Fiber then laxatives, and on it goes.

About 2 moths ago, I had absolutely horrible pain left side of my spine when I sat down. I couldn’t stand the pain and went to the ER.

CT scan showed liver, kidneys, spleen, appendix normal, except intestines were totally full from top to bottom. I knew I had problems with C, but I had no idea I had a blockage.

It wasn’t until about 2 wks after it all cleared, the pain lessened. Now, however, it is localized and I can now tell for sure that it is not my back at all. There is a noticeable bulge that goes horizontal, 5”long, under my left rib. I can press on it and doesn’t cause more pain or lessen the pain.

Gastro doc had me cough while feeling the bulge on my side. He said it is an over developed muscle, but he is not sure why it got that way.
Ultrasound of the bulge shows nothing unusual. I still have pain though.

2007-09-04 20:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by cookie_time 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i'm sick of having them...i tried proactive it dosent work is there anything better?....have our scientist gone dumb or what y can't they make something that would make it go away and never come back

2007-09-04 20:07:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have a friend who's having pulsing in his forehead that makes him dizzy. He says it doesn't hurt, only dizziness occurs, and that it could be caused by the lack of medication he's been taking...any idea of what this could be? Thanks!

2007-09-04 20:07:11 · 2 answers · asked by Taco Salad 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have this relaly weird back and neck pain that comes at random times. The pain ranges from soreness to burning. The pain is always located at the part of my back directly behind my breasts. I've also gotten neck pain. The neck pain is usually soreness and is at the back of my neck. it feels like someone is pulling on the muscles of my neck. I was wondering if my breasts could be the cause or is it something else? I am a D cup but I haven't been properly fitted in a long time and recent trips to the department store are showing that I might be growing to a DD. If my breasts are the culprit would that mean I need a breast reduction or is there another alternative?

2007-09-04 19:27:03 · 7 answers · asked by christigmc 5 in Pain & Pain Management

and even my sweet heart told that she is not going to feed our baby if we have it in the future.i always try to council about the benifits of breast feeding unfortunately she is not satisfied with that.she feel disgusting when some body touch that area (she added).fortunatelyon the other hand my sweet heart is much co-operative in different areas.plz... help ican kill my feelings for my precious gift but what about my baby

2007-09-04 19:21:18 · 4 answers · asked by the man 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am a 22 yr old who is pretty active, however I do suffer from quite a bit of back pain. I wake up with back pain, but when I sleep with someone else in the bed the pain is 10X worse in the morning. Does anyone know the reason for this?

2007-09-04 19:09:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

It's just menthol in a tube...?

2007-09-04 18:53:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 18:50:46 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

my legs are cramping up like they ache its hard to explain but i don't know what it is dehydration or just growing pains haha

i have been super hungry all the time lately if that has anything to do with it and im 14 and a girl

2007-09-04 18:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I was in a pretty bad car wreck and messed up my back. I'm supposed to have surgery on it soon and they prescribed these oxycodones.. My friends tell me it's very addictive. I just don't want to get hooked on them. It says to take 1 or 2 in a every 12 hours. If i did this for awhile would i get addicted?

2007-09-04 17:57:31 · 6 answers · asked by Blake 1 in Pain & Pain Management

IS ANY ONE ABLE TO SHARE WITH ME ABOUT TOTAL HIP JOINT RELACMENTS? I HAVE HAD BOTH DONE, AND MY HIPS ARE AS PAINFUL AS EVER...BUT THE DOCTORS JUST LOOK AT THE REGULAR 2 YEARLY X RAY AND SAY..."IT GREAT" COME BACK IN 2 YEARS. DESPITE MEDICATION, FOR PAIN RELIEF, AND ANTI INFLAMITORY MED, PHYSIO,ECT ITS AWFUL,SOME DAYS I CANNOT BEAR WEIGHT FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINIUTES AND I MUST LIE DOW.

WHAT IS THE EXPECTED LIFE SPAN OF THESE, I AM 50 AND HAVE HAD THEM 7 YEARS BUT ITS NEVER BEEN GOOD.MY QUALITY OF LIFE NEVER IMPROVED, AND ITS CHRONIC NATURE IS TAKING ITS TOLL.
THE MORE I DO AS I SHOULD, LIKE PHYSIO, HYDRO,MASSAGE,MEDS, AND OTHER I JUST GET GREATER PAIN RATHER THAN LESS.THEY ARE INFORMED OF MY PROBLEM AND I BELIEVE I HAVE A GOOD LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION WITH THEM.


ANY ANSWERS APPRIECIATED.

2007-09-04 17:55:16 · 2 answers · asked by lillipilli 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i have sharp pain it really hurts it is lower on my body not quite the hip higher in the right side wat is it

2007-09-04 17:34:42 · 3 answers · asked by MEATBALL7 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Ok this is the story...A board fell on my left foot over my 2nd and 3rd toes. It broke one of my nails brused my toes and one of my toes bled pritty bad...This was on Sunday, I didnt have anything at home so all I did was wash it off and put a bandaid to cover the cuts. The next day I went out and bought peroxide. I have used it twice a day since Monday and its still fussing up and still bleeding. Is there anyone out there with suggestions on what I can do? Would I have to go in and see a doctor to help stop the bleeding? Someone please help. I would really appricate it. Thanks!

2007-09-04 17:23:41 · 4 answers · asked by Desert Army Wife 2 in Injuries

my mom has this really bad habit of peeling her fingers..i guess shes nervouse or something...but it bothers her alot! please help!

2007-09-04 16:25:59 · 12 answers · asked by Emily B 2 in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-04 16:23:12 · 6 answers · asked by Nick A 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 16:19:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Ok so for a very long time I have been getting very painful headaches everyday. They kind of stopped for a while but before they stopped I had them every single day and the pain was horrible. It was usually in the back or the side of my head. Also when I would jump I would hear this sort of "thump" in my head as if my brain jumped along with me or something. Also last year I woke up one morning and my ears felt very different. I couldn't hear my swallowing like I used to and it was as if they have gotten a little deaf. But I could hear well. That feeling of "deafness" has been going on till this day. And this morning I felt a little bit of pressure in my ears again which makes them feel uncomfortable. I have no idea what this is but it has been going on for about 2 years. I told my mom everything but she keeps saying there's nothing wrong with me. I just want to know what's going on. Thank you.

2007-09-04 16:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Other - General Health Care

Just wondering what other people with RSD are on med wise?

I am currently on OxyContin (just for pain before they diagnosed my with RSD) and Ambien for sleeping b/c of the pain by my primary physician.

My orthopeadic onocologist (who diagnosed me with RSD) put me on Elavil today. He said it was for nerve blocking? But anywhere on the internet says it is an antidepressant.

My ortho wants me to go completely off of OxyContin but I can't imagine what kind of pain I'll be in if I dont have that pain med. And he is completely against pain meds in general. Considering I'm still in a massive amount of pain. And that I have to function in everyday life.

I'm just looking for some advice from someone who has RSD. I'm new to this....

2007-09-04 16:17:29 · 0 answers · asked by bodmodangel 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 16:05:00 · 3 answers · asked by south_tx_sweetheart8 1 in Pain & Pain Management

like yall know how yall close your ears and talk how it sounds well my left ear has been going in and out like that its feels really weird. It has stopped but i don't know for how long i just want to know whats was it

2007-09-04 15:59:01 · 2 answers · asked by super *rockstar* 2 in Pain & Pain Management