General Health Care - September 2007

What should I do? Whenever I tilt my head to the left, it pains even more.

2007-09-04 08:07:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a lot of chronic problems--hypothyroidism, high blood problems and a rascally case of depression that just won't be treated right now. I've tried all the meds, I've tried all the combinations of meds, and I'm miserable and stuck (not a joke). Have you tried acupuncture? Do you think it would help my situation?

Debbie

2007-09-04 08:07:47 · 4 answers · asked by TX Mom 7 in Pain & Pain Management

I still had some ringing in my ears after a New Year's Eve concert and I used wax earplugs.

2007-09-04 08:06:08 · 6 answers · asked by mediastupor 1 in Other - General Health Care

My daughter just got stung by a bee. She will be 2 in Oct. What should I do? How do I know if she's allergic?

2007-09-04 08:05:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

i have hemmorids, they are very painful and bleed some. How do they remove them and how long to recovery

2007-09-04 07:03:48 · 4 answers · asked by masonrhett 1 in First Aid

Had this for about 3 days now. The right side of my throat is EXTREMELY painful. I can take a lot, but this is very noticeable. It almost seems like it's also going up my ear, although not too bad. When I touch the outside of my throat, it's also painful.

Anyone know what this sounds like? And what to do for it? Doc will be something I have to go to tomorrow if still here, but need something for now....

Please help. Thank you.

2007-09-04 06:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

my head aches, i feel sick, dizzy, clumsy, forgetful... do you think i should forget it?!
i just ate 3 cookies. damn.

2007-09-04 06:42:55 · 8 answers · asked by EM J 3 in Other - General Health Care

It started about yesterday, will it go away on its own? Thanks! :)

2007-09-04 06:42:05 · 11 answers · asked by yahoo user 3 in First Aid

my left forearm is incredibly sore. There is some pain in my palm and my fingers. Rotating my arm hurts the worst... when I do that my wrist and elbow hurt as well... and a few minutes ago my hand started twitching. What's causing this? I'm a 23 year old female.

2007-09-04 06:32:40 · 2 answers · asked by Tiff 5 in Pain & Pain Management

what cud it be?

2007-09-04 06:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My eye doc says they are the same but I've never heard of a dry eye tearing but have heard of a Sjogren's dry eye tearing. I HAVE TORN MY EYE 3 TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. Please help????

2007-09-04 06:18:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 05:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by hey_me_k 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 04:02:03 · 19 answers · asked by Alyosha 4 in Pain & Pain Management

I got up this morning to get ready for work. I was a little tired as I had to do alot of running around with the kids for last minute school items last. I got out of the shower and felt just fine. I was ironing my shirt and bam, my back just starting seriously hurting (about 2 inches above my belt line. It was like someone turned on a switch.

I finished getting ready for work. But the back pain continued. I took 2 ibuprofen, but it really has had no effect an hour later.

Oh man It hurts so bad.

I think I should give it a day before taking it further.

2007-09-04 03:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by bjmarchini 2 in Injuries

I have a herniated disk, which is 75% better after a medrol dosepak, BUT I also have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and sacrailliac sysfunction. I am trying to avoid surgery! And does anyone know on what basis that medicare pays for a Chriopractor?

2007-09-04 03:04:52 · 9 answers · asked by hunnybunny 1 in Pain & Pain Management

A couple of weeks ago I woke up with some pretty severe back pain. I couldn't not trace it to once single event. But it was my lower back and it basically hurt with every move. Now the pain has subsided to just when I pick my son up or any bending motion or sitting up. But now the pain has gone down to my buttocks, specifically my left side. It feels almost like a "charly-horse." Is this muscle strain? Is there any way to treat this, it's been a couple of weeks... do I seek outside help at this point, doctor, chiropractor?

2007-09-04 02:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by ivpokinawanqt 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I know this is a common question so here's my twopennies worth! My husband has been diagnosed by the physio with a prolapsed disc. He is all bent up like a banana. She gave him some straightening exercises to do but had a busy weekend, did too much and seems back to square 1. He's been told it's not surgical and want to believe it but have read the other questions and now I'm not so sure. He's a paramedic, will he ever get back to work?

2007-09-04 02:28:00 · 2 answers · asked by debs 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I went swimming at the pools today and i started to get leg cramp on my calf. I did some stretches before i went in. The problem is i can't seem to get rid of it. I stretched it out and walked around. But everytime i sat down for a few minutes i can't seem to get up. Its still very painfull and its been about 4 hrs. I am limping like as if i have sprained my ankle. Please help!

2007-09-04 02:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by Julz 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My doctor says tendonitus and get a better chair for PC station. I did. I spend hours writing on computer. Recently the bottom of my foot has started a small twitch all the time. Still have a dull ache. Aspirin and advil do not help. There is no swelling or redness, just a dull inner ache. I use gloucosamine. Any suggestions as to what is may be?

2007-09-04 02:02:10 · 2 answers · asked by J M Davis 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 01:53:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-09-04 01:05:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I have some serious insomnia, but really really hate the thought of taking sleeping pills. I've had it all my life, and i usually get 4-5 hours of sleep a night (if that) with a nap inbetween here and there. It's nothing new, but i wouldn't mind getting a little more sleep... you know?
Know of any other options than that sparkly butterfly drug? (lol, i think it's lunesta. i hate those commercials.... "wish you were sleeping?" ofcourse i do, jerkface. Thanks for reminding me. Hahaha.

2007-09-04 00:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by Jewls 3 in Other - General Health Care

2007-09-03 23:33:48 · 4 answers · asked by nolegs 1 in Pain & Pain Management

History: I have trochanteric bursitis, and have had two intrabursal injections with lidocaine and a steriod. Each injection relieved pain for about 3 months. I haven't had a shot since March (no medical insurance) and am currently taking taking tramodol with moderate relief. I now also suspect that I have bursitis in the knee.

My question is, does anybody know of a particular exercise or treatment that might help more? I'm particularly wondering about acupuncture or another alternative therapy, but any suggestions will help. Also, has anyone developed bursitis of the knee after being diagnosed with bursitis of the hip?

2007-09-03 22:08:15 · 1 answers · asked by RayeKaye 6 in Pain & Pain Management

Doe anyone know a way to remove food colouring when its on your skin and nails. Is there anything maybe thats a household product that might do the trick?

2007-09-03 21:18:19 · 4 answers · asked by Roxxy_H 1 in Other - General Health Care

Today had been a pretty fair day!
I just can't sleep, nothing new to me though...
I took tylenol PM 3 hours ago, and still nothing!
ANY HELP ON THAT????

well i haven't put much effort towards lying down, i was just puting my dash back together on my 89' camaro, the damn speedometer won't work, so i have no clue how fast i am driving(sports seem slower than you think) i was clocked at 70 and thought i was going 45-50...
so hopefully i fixed that problem!
Well thanks for reading, i guess i will go get my 60 pound dog(my bully baby takes over, and don't like my husband and i to lay next to eachother, it always has to be about her..lol) off the bed and lay down.

Good-Night...no wait good-morning!! : )
Enjoy the 2 points, or 10 if your anwser is best!

2007-09-03 21:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs.Gower 2 in Other - General Health Care

For a month now I've been suffering from a peculiar sort of physical pain... a pain in the butt, or just above the hips to be precise, exactly at the point where my tail should have been if I said "grrrrrr" instead of "how do you do?" Jokes apart, it's a severe, momentary pain at the bottom of the spine and it happens when I bend my spine... for example, to reach for something at my knee level, etc. The pain is most severe when I try to bend over to reach for something on the floor, while standing. It feels like a sharp pointed pang, but it subsides before I can say "ouch!" I don't really recall exactly when it started about month ago, but I can say it started without incident. And at first i thought it was some sort of funny sprain or like... but it's worse, it increased.

My question is, what is it? How may I get relief -- is it necessary to see a doc or may I try something myself? It sounds orthopedic, so is there a chance that it'll change severity over time?

2007-09-03 21:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by El-Foyo 2 in Pain & Pain Management

ive had pain in my heels and feet for like 2 months now and it drives me to tears sometimes, it looks like this is what i have, but my ? is is it normal to be in BOTH feet? how long can i expect this to go on?

2007-09-03 20:21:36 · 6 answers · asked by pppppffffttt 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I`m having trouble sleeping,and tomorrow I have school and it`s 2:00 AM and I need to sleep but I don`t even feel like closing my eyes,I would like to get some sleep,is there something that could help me fall asleep that ISN`T pills?

2007-09-03 19:11:35 · 8 answers · asked by fuddyduddy 4 in Other - General Health Care

When training to hike Mt. Whitney this summer, I found out that I can slow my heart beat down by concentrating, imagining my heart pumping slower, and breathing big easy breaths. I have gotten my heart to slow down to about 32 bpm (8 beats in 15 seconds) but am afraid to go any slower.

I live on the 12th floor and run up my stairs ever day. Yesterday I decided to slow my racing heart beat, then I felt dizzy and I stumbled down onto the floor and immediately stopped concentrating. I got up after 5 seconds and I was fine. Lesson learned: my heart will slow down when ready and I shouldn't mess with it.

I am not going to just mess around, lowering my heart beat for fun. I am wondering what bad could happen from me consciously lowering my heart rate when I am not in desperate need of oxygen. Any help?

Thank you,
James

2007-09-03 18:51:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care