General Health Care - October 2007

I am self employed and live in missouri and am having trouble finding health insurance.

2007-10-28 17:04:05 · 18 answers · asked by The Dang Penguin 3 in Other - General Health Care

One day I was at a floor meeting in college (in September) and all the sudden, i saw black for a few seconds (and no one else did)....I asked them if they had......or if the lights flickered...they did not. So, I rushed to call my mom on the phone. Told her what happened. Next day, I went home and went to the doctor and my blood pressure was 140/100. Ever since then, I've been taking Loprssor 2 times a day. My doctor put me on HCZT, but it didn't help much. So now we're trying Prinivil.

**** Why did I see black for a few seconds??***
Scared me SOOO bad!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-28 16:59:56 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - General Health Care

2007-10-28 16:26:49 · 5 answers · asked by faridrahbar@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pain & Pain Management

she had an ear infection and i took her to the doctor last week. she told me to give her ammoxicilan for 10 days. i did and now that the medicine is finished with, she is repeatedly coughing and gagging ....what should i do? i got her cough medicine, but nothing is working any advise???????

2007-10-28 16:10:20 · 5 answers · asked by samantha111 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have a lot of trouble sleeping and now I've become addicted to Tylenol PM and Nyquil and those make me feel so groggy in the mornings, so I'm really trying to get away from those, but if I don't take them, I can't sleep at all. Tonight I bought some melatonin, so I'm about to take it, but I keep stressing out worrying about whether I am actually going to be able to fall asleep. I know that stressing about it is just going to make it harder to fall asleep, so I was just wondering if anyone who has taken it could tell me if it really helps you sleep or not? Thanks!

2007-10-28 16:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by Erika 2 in Other - General Health Care

my friend cuts her self, yes its her fault and she knows it, but im worried about her...three or four days ago she cut (with a bit of broken glass), its not very deep but its very big and the center is greeny colour, she said it is hard to the touch and isnt VERY painful but slightly, also around it it has about a MM of redness, she also said that when she did it, it was very hot to the touch but isnt any more also she is not experienceing any symtoms in herself, she is willing to go to a doctor but not unless its really serious like it could end up geting like chopped off or something.

anyway thanks for listening, post your views pleaaase

thankyoo for listeninggg if yoo want to help PLEASE leaveee a comment!!!!!!!!

2007-10-28 15:52:19 · 20 answers · asked by hubblebub 2 in Injuries

I have rheumatoid arthritis, am 26 years old and since moving to Denver have NEVER had so much pain with it! Sure there have been times my whole body would flare up and it wouldn't be pleasant - but I am noticing more localized pain - specifically the BACK of my knees, my hips, and my shoulders - as well of course as toes and fingers. Why would it be so localized like this and what can I do?

Yes, I am overweight, but have been working on it! This month lost 16 lbs! YAY ME! I also sit long hours for work... but no more than I was before I moved here and am still doing my yoga, belly dancing and walking.

2007-10-28 15:45:33 · 3 answers · asked by Willalee 5 in Pain & Pain Management

and if you ever shopped there you would know how big that store is. Sometimes i have to guide people around the store , back and forth carrying things , and if not those things , i have to stand at the register for about 7 hrs straight. Which is more often. I don't have much of a problem about walking around , cause i used to work at a diner running back and forth for 10 hrs , But its the standing in one spot for so long, My feet are killing me , plus this is my part- time job , I have a full time job as well , i am trying everything i can to clear all my debt as i have to much. But what can i do for the pain in the feet , its horrible. I have insoles(gellies), i bought sneakers a size bigger. Do you think weight is an issue. I am not obese but i think i am slightly overweight for my height. The crazy thing is that my body is not even that exhausted, it should'nt be , i am only 24, its only my feet , please help..

2007-10-28 15:42:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What could it be? It's only when I lay down, and only when I exhale.

2007-10-28 15:40:56 · 1 answers · asked by Crogan 1 in Other - General Health Care

Why would this happen? What do you think it is and it isn't tonsilitis/glands cos i had that recently and know the difference.

Thanks for any good help

2007-10-28 15:26:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-28 15:17:26 · 8 answers · asked by Dawn E 1 in First Aid

Well, I have been having pain and tingling in my hand, fingers, 4arm, and sometimes a little higher up (bicep, shoulder). I went for a Carpal Tunnel Test and it was a no for that. What other conditions can cause this kind of pain. I don't always have the pain, unless I do something to bring the pain on. For instance: If I throw something (ball, etc.) I immediately feel the pain and tingling.

What could be wrong?

2007-10-28 15:14:41 · 4 answers · asked by Dead 2 Self 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Soreness in lower back and lower sides of back. Also, some tightness in lower legs.

2007-10-28 15:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by Narnia 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I recently injured my ankle (the physio believes I have bruised my heel bone), but with pain relief, physio treatment and by supporting the ankle by bandaging it I was able to continue my day to day life.

This morning I woke up with a tingling sensation in my big toe, this has gradually spread through to several other toes, down the left inside section of my foot and down to my heel. The pain has dramatically increased to the point where I can not do anything. I am seeing the physio this afternoon, however I honestly doubt she will be of much help and therefore am looking into different treatment options.

I have had acupuncture on my foot before, however due to my needle phobia I would prefer if I did not have to go through with it again. I was thinking about laser acupuncture, and will defiantley look into that. Does anyone else have any other ideas?

2007-10-28 15:05:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I have a wiers feeling in my leg, I cant really explain. It feels like I have to keep moving them, or a get a strange unpleasent tingle feeling, what is this?

2007-10-28 15:03:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i got an ingrown toenail 2 months ago and ive been to docters who told me to soak it in epsom salt and they gave me antibiotics but at school everyone steps on it and never listen when i tell them that its ingrown and infected, sometimes they step on it on purpose! the docters want to cut it out, they tell me it will hurt for a couple of days but i know they mean about 2 weeks even if i get it cut out people will go back to stepping on it and ill be in more pain. What should I do?

2007-10-28 14:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-28 14:43:55 · 1 answers · asked by firehorse2 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i think i have one on the inside of my mouth but now on that same side it feels like im getting an ear infection and my jaw and neck are sore. sinuses? infection? any idea

2007-10-28 14:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Bees Knees 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-28 14:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Well, someone made hot chocolate (mom!!) and both my dad and I went right into cause it was cold and well we thought it would be warm or mildly hot but not SCORCHING and so I burnt the tip of my tongue which I thought wasn't that bad but this morning I wake up and it's still sore and feels weird. Will this go away? Anything I can do to make it go away faster? Thanks.

2007-10-28 14:17:41 · 16 answers · asked by Jasmine 1 in First Aid

I've never had high blood pressure. The headaches even affect my vision. I can take something and it goes away for a little while and comes right back. I get dizzy and my hands even shake. What's going on?

2007-10-28 14:12:30 · 6 answers · asked by Dawn 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Matches were on it for a while.

2007-10-28 14:11:19 · 2 answers · asked by Radwave 1 in First Aid

For about the last week or so I've been having pain in my stomach. Its not aching or anything but when I take deep breaths or push out my stomach I get a pain. It doesnt hurt too bad, but its something I've never had before. Just wanted some info on it and if theres something I can do. Thanks

2007-10-28 14:07:28 · 3 answers · asked by Tommy f 1 in Pain & Pain Management

this morning at 3:30 i woke up with terribly sore throat...i went to work this morning (calling them to see if they wanted me to try to go or jsut stay home) and now i cant even talk...in a little less than a week i have to sing a solo for our choir fundraiser, and i need to be in the best health i can be....anyone got any simple remedies that could quikly help me get my voice back?????????

2007-10-28 13:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by Peace, Love, Hope ♥ 3 in Pain & Pain Management

My brother is in the Marine Corps. and he called tonight to tell my mom that his wrist is acting really weird. His left wrist won't move. Like when he sticks his arm out his wrist just dangles there. He said he's in no pain he jsut can't do anything with it? Any ideas on what this could be? He's going to see a doctor tomorrow but the infermary wasn't open today because it's a sunday. Thanks, all answers will be considered.

2007-10-28 13:50:21 · 3 answers · asked by SaveEggsCrackSmiles 5 in Pain & Pain Management

If you push on a spot on someones body will it make them fall asleep? I saw it in a movie and wondered. If so what spot?

2007-10-28 13:30:10 · 2 answers · asked by Casey 4 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-10-28 13:21:27 · 9 answers · asked by jking22sf 2 in Other - General Health Care

I HAD A COLD THAT WOULDNT GO AWAY SO AFTER 3 WEEKS I WENT TO THE DOC, I GOT A SHOT OF PENICILIN ,LATER THAT NIGHT MY EAR CLOGGED I EVEN FELT IT CLOGING, SO I LAYED DOWN ON THAT SIDE NOTHING SO I WENT TO BED JUST FIGURING IT WAS MUCUS, BUT WHEN I WOKE UP IT WAS STILL THERE . 3 DAYS LATER IT IS SO PAIN FULL AND STILL VERY MUCH CLOGGED AND NOW MY RIGHT GLAND IS PAINFULL & SWOLLEN. DID THE ANTIBIOTIC EVEN DO ANY THING I REALLY DONT FEEL ANY BETTER AT ALL? PLEASE ANY ADVICE??

2007-10-28 13:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I woke up this morning, with intense knee pain. This is a pain I have had before, usally after a lot of walking. But this time there has been no warning. I did a bit of stooping down, while shopping yesterday, but other than that nothing strenous. I am 31 now, back when i was 11 or 12, I popped something in my knee, I can't remember if its the same one or not.

I seem to have the most pain at the frontward range of motion while trying to walk.

Also when I have had this pain in the past its usually brief, but this time it has hurt all day so far.

2007-10-28 13:00:49 · 1 answers · asked by MrsLana 1 in Pain & Pain Management

We bought a Sealy True Foam ( 11") Theurapetic mattress about 2 months ago, pretty much because of my back pain, and for the first weeks we though it still hurts because I needed to adapt to the new mattress but, instead, I got worse and also my husbund start having back pain too! So, we'll try to take it back and possibly exchange it with another one, but I don't know which one!?Should we go with another foam one, maybe a firmer one or ....what kind?! Thanks!

2007-10-28 12:56:12 · 6 answers · asked by spj 2 in Pain & Pain Management