General Health Care - November 2007

This morning I woke up feeling nauseous, achy, and I had a head ache. I also have the chills and my throat is killing me. Is there ANYTHING I can do before I take a 6 hour road trip tomorrow for thanksgiving? Thanks, guys.

2007-11-21 08:06:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

why do we still in this day and age pee and plop in one corner of the room and stand there brushing our teeth in the other.
Does anyone else think the situation needs reviewing???

2007-11-21 08:00:02 · 19 answers · asked by katrina 2 in Other - General Health Care

about three weeks ago I noticed a small hard bump on my forehead. I never hurt or hit my head so it's strange at why it's there and it doesn't hurt at all. What can it be??? Is it serious???

2007-11-21 07:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by *PrettyInPink* 3 in Injuries

2007-11-21 07:09:22 · 2 answers · asked by hailey m 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband broke the 4th metacarpal in BOTH hands, he is in a cast for 1 week, it is not a clean break... if it isnt fusing together then the doc wants to put pins in for another 4 weeks, does anyone know about this surgery? or how long this will take to heal? or how much the surgery costs without insurance?

2007-11-21 06:39:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

so yesterday i was at cheer and when i got home, i felt like something was pulling or strectching on my left hip. my parents said i probably pulled something. when i walk, something pops out more then on my right side..
can someone help me?
does anyone know what i did to it??
to help it???
thank youu!

2007-11-21 06:32:20 · 2 answers · asked by dom 2 in Injuries

I've heard of OLD WIVE'S TALES, but these two answers took the blue ribbon! I'm 30, a non-smoker(as if THAT has ANYTHING to do with your bones, spinal column or discs!) am muscular and not the LEAST BIT, not ONE ONCE OVERWEIGHT! I weigh 205, wear a size 17 1/2 shirt,my waist line is 33-34 inches, I split my tee shirts's sleeves if I'm not careful, so I think to be on the safe side, I'll go with a SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S ANSWER and use the SPIRAL TENSION to help decompress my discs. The disease IS hereditary! Mine's progressed to nerve damage so I had to stop benching 300 lbs. That would SMART some to drop on my neck or chest. I've been a PROFESSIONAL BODYGUARD, so NO BAD HABITS, not even a DRINK!

2007-11-21 06:19:46 · 8 answers · asked by alexander 1 in Pain & Pain Management

In a few weeks I am going to be going in for an MRI for my knees. I have had pain and swelling in my knees for over 4 years now. I played soccer all through high school and now that i'm in college my physical activity has slowed a little. However my campus is HUGE and i walk probably 5 miles every day back and forth b/w classes and my dorm up and down stairs. are there any suggestions on what I should do prior to my MRI to help with the pain and swelling. I've tried everything for them, even quitting soccer for a year now sadly. Also what sorta of things are supposed to be done prior to an MRI (its in the afternoon)?? The doctors think something might be wrong with the tendons or ligaments and that I might need Physical Therapy.

2007-11-21 06:12:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-11-21 05:14:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

major bed alert .10 ambulances with patients on board unable to of load .no beds available in area.is this down to cut backs again.

2007-11-21 05:03:44 · 3 answers · asked by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 in Other - General Health Care

The muscle in my ring finger and my pinky feel like they have lost strength and also i can't spread my fingers that much.
my right hand feels normal. But what's wrong with my left hand? I'm worried!

2007-11-21 04:39:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

my spacers(rubberbands)make my teeth hurt when i bite something or eat something.i know its going to do that this is my second time getting spacers.But i ate a sandwhich becuz its not tough to eat and it EXTREMELY hurt when i ate it!anything hurts!what do i eat???

2007-11-21 04:35:41 · 1 answers · asked by ledzepeatles 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Had it for about two weeks now.

2007-11-21 04:26:07 · 14 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7 in Pain & Pain Management

I've been diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder. I never heard of this before i got it. I'm doing physical therapy exercises 3 times a day, and i'm in pain all the time. It's been like this for 4 months now, and i feel like i'm never going to get better. The exercises are helping a little, but i can see this is going to take forever to heal. Anybody got any other things that work for this??? Thanks :-)

2007-11-21 04:22:26 · 5 answers · asked by Angelbunny17 7 in Injuries

She says she was feeling pretty good yesterday. But today she woke up and she can hardly move due to the pain I think. The pain is around her stomach and she can't sleep or eat. Has a loss of appetite. She also feels weak. Any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks.

2007-11-21 03:51:56 · 5 answers · asked by cipher_52 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I'm kinda talking about an ER/ med clinic for a remote location.

2007-11-21 03:26:34 · 5 answers · asked by MizzyMac 2 in Other - General Health Care

I bought a firm bed- which I like for the support BUT I would like a pad that would be comfortable (since I am a side sleeper). I already know that softer beds are best for side sleepers BUT my ideal bed would be the combination of the two (extremely firm support with a soft top layer). If you know about mattresses then you're probably thinking I should've gotten a firm with a PILLOWTOP. But as you know, pillowtops (which become flat over time) are the worst things. Its best to get something that is removeable. So that brings me to my question...which is the best mattress pad that I can use with my firm bed?

2007-11-21 03:25:49 · 2 answers · asked by The Princess Requires.... 1 in Other - General Health Care

I have an allsore (spelling?), and even though I can't stand the pain, I still always find my self pushing on it with my tongue. Why is this, I don't push in that spot when I don't have an allsore, so I was wondering if it's normal.

2007-11-21 03:13:02 · 1 answers · asked by 21:13 5 in Pain & Pain Management

BOWFLEX is a company that makes POWER ROD home gyms, but also NOW has a REVOLUTION machine that uses SPIRAL TENSION WEIGHT for strength and body building, but is it ALSO USED by CHIROPRACTORS for DEGENERATED DISCS, PINCHED NERVES AND BULDGED DISCS?

2007-11-21 03:11:23 · 2 answers · asked by alexander 1 in Pain & Pain Management

have we got a post code lottery for care in this country.

2007-11-21 03:01:29 · 5 answers · asked by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 in Other - General Health Care

When you get an operation an you get the anistic to put you a sleep how does the body breath do they stick a tube down your throat or what happens??

2007-11-21 02:57:57 · 7 answers · asked by Irish816 3 in Other - General Health Care

I have problems with my wrist because every about(on average) twice a year for about 2 to 3 weeks i cant bend my wrist at all and i use this muscle pain relief stuff and a wrist support but its so annoying putting it on every morning and it gets really sweaty and smelly. The thing is that i play a lot of sports like netball, football, hockey, etc and I xcan't do it as much because it hurts.Oh, and it started when I was about 8 - 10 years old and Im 14 now.

What can I do to make it better and whats causing it?
Help!
No stupid answers please =]

2007-11-21 02:50:21 · 1 answers · asked by Panic_Coral 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i been havin this sharp pain in my stomach (beside my belly botten on the left had side ) it hurt like two days ago in my drill team class after doing leaps on the floor an now it hurts when i move around in bed like when i get on my side ,but its a very small pain
well i just want to know what it might be
please help

2007-11-21 02:08:55 · 1 answers · asked by valerie 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been getting horrible backaches in the bra line when I lean forward. If for instance we are dining out or I spend much time at the table when eating I will get that pain. I know it isnt caused from food. Yesterday I had my fingernails done and ending up spending about 2 hours not being able to sit up straight but leaning forward a bit. My back hurt so bad the rest of the day and night I could not get comfortable to even sleep. The pain is right in the bra line from the back and wraps around to the beginning of the breasts. Can anyone tell me what would cause this or what to do?

2007-11-21 01:21:36 · 4 answers · asked by Cyn H 2 in Pain & Pain Management

In virginia, Codeine is legal to purchase without a prescription, as long as the amount of codeine per dosage unit is within the legal limits for non-prescription sales. If you don't believe me, go to page 92 at the webpage "http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/pharmacy/leg/Pharmacy%20Law%202007-8-23-07.doc" and there's a paragraph explaining the rules about all that. The problem is, I have back aches sometimes that get fairly acute, but I can't keep going to the Doc everytime it happens... that costs money, and money is tight right now, and ibuprofen/ acetiminophen/ naproxen/ etodolac... all those don't work.. i've been prescribed those already seeing how they're not narcotics or whatnot.... Knowing that codeine can be sold w/o a prescription, i've tried asking pharmacies if i can purchase some, they all told me no. How can I convince them without looking like someone who's just trying to abuse the codeine instead of using it for actual pain?

2007-11-21 00:17:56 · 7 answers · asked by zeek 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I have had mild to moderate pain in my right armpit for a couple of months now any ideas what the cause may be.
for the record I will be going to the doctors - but thats next thursday....
cheers

2007-11-21 00:14:30 · 2 answers · asked by **AmY** 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-11-21 00:06:57 · 1 answers · asked by pewee 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i had a cartlidge operation on my knee, after the op i had a hole on either side of my knee, my question is, why didn't my leg fill up with water when i had a bath

2007-11-20 22:35:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-11-20 21:44:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I got in a car accident a few months ago, my upper/lower back and neck are hurt, i go see Chiropractor once a week, but need something at home where i can use often.. looking for something under $200.00

thanks

2007-11-20 21:12:59 · 4 answers · asked by Kelly 1 in Pain & Pain Management