General Health Care - November 2007

my neck kind of hurts right now and i want to crack it loll but it never works when i try
how can i be able to crack my neck??

2007-11-29 11:36:39 · 1 answers · asked by coachxovuitton 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Do u think it's ok to take out my contact lenses from the center of my eye where the lenses is at? because the eye doctor's assistant didn't say anything that is wrong and plus that's the only way i can take out the lenses. i'm asking because this time, i have a different lense (Acuve advanced) but i used to use Acuve 2 which was easier to remove.

2007-11-29 11:24:46 · 3 answers · asked by NeNe 1 in Other - General Health Care

mine hurts really bad i was at cheerleading and i went to bed and woke up and it hurts when i put pressure on it and when i lean on that hand or when i bend it please tell me what is wrong with it?

2007-11-29 10:45:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I've had a migraine for 2 days and my doc yesterday changed my meds. but it is still not working! Just being on the comp. is killing me!!! If I go to the e.r., what can they do? I heard a demerol shot??

2007-11-29 09:53:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I dislocated my left shoulder playing ice hockey 3 months ago. been in a sling for 3 weeks and had therapy for 5 weeks. No pain whatsoever when I play hockey, do curls, etc.
In therapy I used to do 2 sets of 10 reps of pushups every day. I've been trying to climb to about 50 reps per set. Right now I am at 4 sets of 20 pushups. Sometimes I feel pain when doing pushups. Should I just stop doing pushups or go back to doing 10 per set?
When I do a little bit, it doesn't seem to hurt, but when I try to do 20+ push ups per set, I feel some mild pain.
Another question, is it possible to dislocate a shoulder while benching?

2007-11-29 09:36:44 · 1 answers · asked by Jimmy L 1 in Injuries

I have nerve problems from inguinal hernia surgery. Usually, when I try to exercise, pain shoots up from my testicle (surgical side) to the area of incision and down the top of my thigh.

I have gone through drugs; visits to my surgeon, a urologist, a second surgeon, and a pain center (in Washington DC); and nerve blockers.

We are now starting to talk of pulsed RF ablation because I once got about two weeks relief from one genitofemoral nerve blocker. (I'm going to try it again to see if I get relief again.) My doctor seems hesitant about RF ablation; I am unsure if it's because he does't think it's great or because he has little experience with it.

What can you tell me about the procedure and results for my type of nerve pain?

Is micro-nerve surgery possible for this sort of problem?

Will I eventually need to have a surgeon go in again, rip out the mesh and all the scar tissue it has bonded with, and cut all three of my nerves?

All info is appreciated. Thanks.

2007-11-29 08:51:14 · 1 answers · asked by Stuck in the Middle Ages 4 in Pain & Pain Management

whenever i lay on my floor and do homework, my left foot turns white and it starts going tingly and then it goes numb. last time i went to the doctor she didn't even examine me, and just said its my body type, but lately now when its happening my nose starts getting tingly too, like the exact same feeling. should i go to another doctor? does this happen to anyone else? what do you think causes it?

2007-11-29 08:43:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I dont feel any soreness or pain its just a blood coming out.

2007-11-29 08:16:02 · 5 answers · asked by g35 1 in Other - General Health Care

I got my cast on about 3 weeks ago and I go tomorrow to get it x-rayed and make sure it is healing properly. This cast is on my wrist. I was just wondering if they will take off and change the cast when they x-ray it, or if i will keep the same one until the 6 weeks is up.

the cast is starting to smell, so yeah.
haha.
so please help me=]
thanks.

2007-11-29 08:02:18 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I am going in for carpal tunnel release in 6 days. How soon after the op do they let you go home... I HATE hospitals and just want to know how long im going to have to bare it for.

2007-11-29 07:57:36 · 2 answers · asked by nuts_about_being_nuts 2 in Injuries

I have a DR's appointment on Tuesday regarding Degenerative Disc Disease that I have in my lower back. I have had several treatments for this including; cortizone injections, physical therapy,massage therapy just to name a few. I am currently on Percocet 7.5mgs. I want to stop taking these so bad. The pain is the worst pain of life and is completely ruining my life! I am 28 years old and can not function like a normal human being. What can I expect from this appointment? Will they offer some kind of surgery even though none of my nerves are being impacted? Will the orthopedic doctor just dimiss me? I am so nervous that I am going to have to live with this pain for the rest of my life. Anyone one else have this? What treatments did you receive?

2007-11-29 07:50:42 · 4 answers · asked by karatoto74 2 in Pain & Pain Management

It just randomly will happen...at first I thought I wasn't eating enough but then after I had eaten dinner (like an hour later) I got really dizzy. It started happening last year when i passed out then I got dizzy like a month later until now it's like every other day usually around eleven in the morning or in the evening.
Anyone know what it could be?

2007-11-29 07:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Can a docter sent you back to work if your're still sick? I have a laprosopy procedure to remove cysts. I wont know the recovery time till after the surgery. This is because I wont know if they have to go through the abdomen and do a laprotomony. The recovery time on that is 4-6 weeks. As apposed to 1 week. If Im not feeling good can the docter force me to go back to work early?

2007-11-29 07:45:50 · 4 answers · asked by seaenna_74 1 in Injuries

I am 28 years old and 80lbs over weight (I am working on my weight, I have lost 32lbs to date). I exercise 5days a week... could this cause it? I am also on Fruta Vida Juice.... I took a lot of it yesterday...could this be the cause(it could be just a coincidence)? Please tell me what you think... thanks.

2007-11-29 07:42:59 · 1 answers · asked by EILISHA 3 in Injuries

For a week now I have suffered severe leg pain in both legs especially at night.It is so painful it hurts to walk.My hubby was just laid off therefore we lost our med insurs,and I`m trying to avoid the doc if at all possible,any ideas?

2007-11-29 07:41:13 · 8 answers · asked by phatbottumgurl 2 in Pain & Pain Management

say your father has heart attack/arrest - would you not like to have Thrombolytics such as TpA or Retavase..etc... on hand to use rather then just aspirine ?

2007-11-29 07:22:00 · 7 answers · asked by Sdcd C 1 in First Aid

My husband, 32 years old, had been suffering with right knee pain and instability for almost 3 months now. Although we have an appointment with the doctor want to know what he would suggest. His MRI report reads as following:
* Menisci: A large tear is seen involving the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus. A .5cm meniscus cyst is also seen. The lateral meniscus is intact.
*Bony structure and articular cartilage: Minimal edema is seen involving the most medial aspect and medial compartment. No fractures are seen.
*Joint space: Moderate joint effusion is present.
*Soft tissue:: Unremarkable.
We got the MRI done when he was unable to walk for a day and there was swelling around the knee. Although now the swelling is not there and the pain lessened considerably , but if he walks fast the pain resumes.Is it possible for him to travel (a 20 hr flight) in this condition? Would surgery be necessary? Thanks

2007-11-29 07:13:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

For the past week or so, I have had this uncomfortable pain under my left lung (left being if you were looking down from my point of view) and it is just now starting to be actually painful. I am a 19 year old male. I'm not very active and I don't think I pulled anything because it wouldn't go from uncomfortable to painful if it was just a muscle being pulled. Along with this pain came a headache but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it. The headache might be a coincidence but my left side sure does hurt. Its not the lung its self I'm quite sure because my breathing is fine and it seems to be below it and/or behind it.
If anyone could give me an idea of what this might be, that would be great.

2007-11-29 06:34:54 · 2 answers · asked by Sound_the_alarm 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been getting a lot of stress headaches lately, and have been taking various headache medicines for the pain. I know that Tylenol is not safe to take for long periods of time due to potential liver (or is it kidney?) failure. Excedrin has acetominophen in it, which is the main ingredient in Tylenol. Is Advil safe to take regularly (say, for a couple of weeks)? Is Excedrin okay because it has less acetominophen than Extra-Strength Tylenol? Does anyone have any other suggestions of other things I can take to relieve the pain?

2007-11-29 06:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by mari 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Sister passed away Sunday I was crying my whole head felt like it was on fire now I cant cry when I think of her and begin to cry I get sever instant pain in my head when I start to cry it feels like it wants to burst I have to hold my head together at both temples with my hands I cant let myself cry its too painfull and no insurance to go to E/R what could this be

2007-11-29 05:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by Lady Casper 1 in Pain & Pain Management

i had a small surgery monday

2007-11-29 04:43:57 · 5 answers · asked by Kelsey 3 in Injuries

With Carpal tunnel, can you see swelling from the outside?

2007-11-29 03:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have read everything on the subject. I would like to read about people who have had "hands on" experience. Thanks.

2007-11-29 03:03:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I've been diagnosed with a pinched nerve a few years back. I have seen a doctor (who only prescribes pain killers and muscle relaxers), gone to see chiropractors, as well as physical therapy. Nothing seems to help my problem.

My right hip pops constantly. Every time I bend my knee more than a few inches. I have hip and back pain every morning and not so much in the afternoon and night. I'm only 23. What could be the problem and do you know of any remedies, etc?

2007-11-29 02:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by ngcstudent 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Vicodin and Meloxicam

2007-11-29 02:21:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Anyone have any working ideas on how to get rid of my back pains. I have large breast and am a over weight. My upper back and neck hurts a lot... any ideas... help?

2007-11-29 02:19:43 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

couldn't get it fixed then cos my nose not fully grown! It looks really bad. What to do!

2007-11-29 02:17:01 · 3 answers · asked by lonely_in_gorgeous_tears300 1 in Injuries

i just realised today that all my toes are swollen and they are red and painful im not sure what it could be.if anyone knows any treatments or any other information on this please reply.p.s iv rung doctors but they are full so i got to ring tommorrow.how annoying.

2007-11-29 02:16:52 · 12 answers · asked by SenSored 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Do you know what the stool that comes from the stoma for a colostomy is called?

2007-11-29 02:13:25 · 2 answers · asked by carryokee 1 in Other - General Health Care

I was playing basketball about 3 or 4 years ago and I fell on my knee. I paused on the floor but I didn't want to come out of the game so I just got up and ran it off. I didn't ice it and the next morning when I woke up it was stiff and hurt alot. I walked that off too but now every now and then, it will hurt all day, sometimes to where I have to sit down and rest for a little while. It also pops from time to time but both of my knees do that and ave been doing it for a while. I'm a heavy set girl so I doin't know if that has anything to do with it...any suggestions on treatment or what it could be?

2007-11-29 01:54:11 · 3 answers · asked by emtrain01 2 in Pain & Pain Management