General Health Care - December 2007

this is a serious question about what side effects you get from taking prescription morphine and morphine patches. my mum has got real bad back problems and has tried many differant methods to ease her pain such as accupunture and epidural injections but so far they have not worked. so now she is taking morphine pills and also got to wear morphine patches, since this she has not been able to keep down hardly any food and there for not eatten very much in 3 weeks. so far she has lost around a stone in weight, would this be down to the morphine? and would here be any thing to keep these side effects down to a minimum? any serious answers grately recieved. many thanks worried son.

2007-12-14 00:18:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

No, realy...for some reason, my shoulder has been hurting for a few days...maybe a week, i dont know anymore. I'd like to know why.

I do swim...alot, 4days a week most of the time unless i'm sick. And it hurts the most while i swim freestyle(crawl stroke, same thing). Could i have pulled my arm weird one day and now it just hasn't had a chance to heal?

This is getting REALY annoying. I knew a girl who had to quit team cuz of a shoulder injury and..wow, i dont want that at all.

thanks

2007-12-14 00:15:14 · 6 answers · asked by OMGWHO?? 6 in Injuries

me and my friend were talking about this.
if you have been in one.. what was it like?
did it feel like you were just asleep for along time?
or what? please explain.

2007-12-13 22:52:30 · 4 answers · asked by amberlynn 2 in Other - General Health Care

Pain in the hands
Left knee painful
Tender hot joints in hands
feeling tired

2007-12-13 22:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

i have been experiencing nerve pain in the left side of my body....i dont think its sciatica or whatever because they say that starts in the buttocks, my pain goes all the way up the side of my body and down to my foot....could something n my neck cause a pain all the way down? what else could it be? any advice would be really good....

2007-12-13 20:32:57 · 4 answers · asked by snuggles24_04 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-13 20:21:53 · 9 answers · asked by anj 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-13 19:52:34 · 3 answers · asked by No name 4 in Pain & Pain Management

In general, I have a high pain tolerance, but I also have chronic pain. Could I be feeling intense pain and interpreting it as only moderate pain because of my high pain tolerance?

2007-12-13 19:27:41 · 4 answers · asked by No One 3 in Pain & Pain Management

My chest began hurting last night. It remains sore but it weaves between intense and mild. It mainly occurs when I swallow but not when I breathe. In fact breathing seems to occasionally help. The pain is so bad that I get past the point of tears.I also sometimes have chills. I've tried Acetametophin and Ibupruofin and they only work for ~30 minutes. I can't find anything with those symptoms. Can anyone help me?

2007-12-13 18:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by Althea Muirin 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Its been 4 day I still have the blisters and they look gross, what to do now , pop them to drain the puss???

2007-12-13 17:11:52 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I have a burning pain where my hip is but two inches back. No injuries or anything. It just started to hurt about couple months ago. It doesn't hurt constantly just flares up at random times. Pain decreases if I put pressure on the area or if I hit it a few times. The pain is enough to hinder me from any thing I am doing at the time. If you have had something similar or anything please shed some light? Thanks.

2007-12-13 16:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by Amber 2 in Pain & Pain Management

i hate coca cola cause they made santa red HE FELL FOR ADVERTISING! how could he? Whats your opinion.
Coca Cola Was never the same.

2007-12-13 16:44:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

don't answer 'tell the smoker to stop'

I'm not a smoker, but I'm the only one that doesn't smoke in my class. Is there something I can do to lessen the effect to my body?

thank you^^

2007-12-13 16:17:04 · 15 answers · asked by Broderick W 1 in Other - General Health Care

I am positive I need to be on antidepressants but I dont have health insurance or a regular doctor. I also heard that you have to go to a therapist to get them prescribed? I really cant afford to go to the doctor or a shrink! Is the any place I can go to and not have to pay...like the health department maybe? I live in the US by the way. Thank you

2007-12-13 16:15:45 · 2 answers · asked by Tara R 1 in Other - General Health Care

Heard that it could be a trouble later on in life.

2007-12-13 16:14:01 · 2 answers · asked by naman g 1 in Other - General Health Care

we just moved to this area & my b/f blew his back out yesterday at the gym & is in extreme pain he can barely stand straight he has to take a bus and walk to and from work and cant afford to not work and we dont have a car at the moment & dont know anyone here to give him a ride,i called him to see if he was almost how and he basically just screamed at me asking "WHAT THE F---- DO U WANT B----" i know its beacuse he's in pain because he did this yesterday when he came home.we've been together 5 years this is the worst ive ever seen him what can i do to help him?? & i've never ever seen him speak to me that way before how can i deal with it because it makes me wants to cry.What can i do to make him feel better heating pad? ibuprofen ? any help with lower back pain is needed ty

2007-12-13 15:40:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

How do I improve my posture it is horrible and I am only 14

Help

Thank you

2007-12-13 15:39:04 · 1 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - General Health Care

I know as much as I need to about the drug. AND have connected with Pros. Just looking for instant feedback through exact or similar expereinces. Thank you at 11:30 PM my time

2007-12-13 15:28:52 · 1 answers · asked by DIY Doc 7 in Other - General Health Care

My boyfriend has a few bubbles in different areas on both of his arms. I can run my fingers across his skin, and I feel a bubble. It's like a cyst. And there are at least 4 total in both arms. Are these dangerous to his health? And how can they be removed? I know it sounds silly but, can I bash them with a hardcover book to see if they pop?

2007-12-13 15:16:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I was out in the sun too long lying on a lilo and got sunburnt all over my tummy. I'm like a pink pig. I am embarrassed to go to the beach now and want a quick way to get rid of the redness. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Kind regards
Meady

2007-12-13 15:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by Meady 1 in First Aid

Would it be advisable medically to pour a cup of tea into a writhing venomous snake bite? (Pls include clear references)

2007-12-13 15:02:13 · 4 answers · asked by christian_87_15 2 in First Aid

I just got an RX for Ambien 2 days ago and it my boyfriend says that I'm talking "out of my head" while I sleep. Also, when he tries to wake me, I won't wak up. He doesn't want me to take it when he works nights...any comments?

2007-12-13 14:37:02 · 3 answers · asked by kristine b 1 in Other - General Health Care

and reduce the nasuea from the oxycodone?

2007-12-13 14:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-13 14:00:45 · 5 answers · asked by sensoualsweet_strawberries 1 in Other - General Health Care

I sprained my ankle mildly a few years ago(but I never saw a doctor I was 9)and didn't really have any effects untill recently.My ankle always pops out when I run. and last night I stepped down the stairs and I had a really bad pain just under the toes in the right foot. Now my ankle isn't really swollen it's just a little rounder than the other one. whenever I keep it still it hurts alot to move it. I moved it today in a circle and it hurts so bad like a sprain. My ankle feels loose when you move it but stiff and painful at the same time. just sitting here I can feel pain near the top of my foot near my ankle. should I wrap it in an ace bandage. I can sort of run but it hurts and walking is a little painful I got up from my chair and practically fell as I walked to the next room because my ankle was so stiff/painful. should I wrap it in an ace bandage or what. what's wrong(do you think) I'm 14 years old.

2007-12-13 13:57:40 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Recently my Doctor has prescribed the Fentanyl Patch for me for chronic pain after having a Spinal Fusion surgery. This morphine patch is for mild to severe chronic pain and must be worn for 72 hours. Those of you out there that is familiar with this Duragesic Patch, how do you keep them on? Does anyone have any tips, advice or suggestions? I am currently going to a Pain Clinic about every three weeks and will be doing so for quite sometime. Fusion takes up to a year. But trying to keep this patch on is quite a struggle. As stated earlier, please, if anyone out there has ANY experience with these and how to keep them on your upper arms, please share your experience. Currently, I do use the 3M medical tape. IF I AM LUCKY, it will stay on the 72 hours and through my showers, but I never know what to expect from one patch to another. Thankyou in advance for any advice you may have!

2007-12-13 13:51:21 · 8 answers · asked by snowman68 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Can exercising help you sleep better? If so should I exercise in the moring, afternoon, or night?

2007-12-13 13:09:39 · 3 answers · asked by coolkat542002 2 in Other - General Health Care

i had a ultra sound done on my neck because i had a lump my doctor called with the results and wants me to go see a surgen. she did not say anything about what it was just to make a appointment. Im guessing this is nothing "SERIOUS" if she said i can wait 5 days to meet with the surgen. Why would I need to see a surgen????? Very scared!! Do you think she knows whats on my neck and is not telling me?

2007-12-13 12:29:34 · 3 answers · asked by carebear 1 in Injuries

palm size is 3.5 to 4.0 inches ,wrist size is a large ,would prefere thumb spicas but will do with out if need be ,could also have buckle and billet or velcro type closuers ,mostly for carpal tunnel syndrome ,also a solid plastic version would be acceptable

2007-12-13 12:17:00 · 2 answers · asked by treppil s 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Im getting one tomorrow on my shoulder...are they just going to shoot me with dye and then a regular MRI or something else!?!?

I've had lots of MRI's i'm just not sure what the arthroscopy is...and how much pain i'm going to be in after if any?! thank you.

2007-12-13 12:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management