General Health Care - December 2007

Mine isn't typical. It's midspine, at the level of my mid-sternum. And, speaking of my sternum, if I slump for more than 30 seconds, there's increasing discomfort, to the point of being painful, and then when I straighten up, my sternum clicks and I have relief. So, I have to remain straight upright, and I believe this adds to the pain in my back. In a chair and in bed, I need to prop something at my mid-back or on my side to assist with the posture. I use a plastic bottle in my chair, and in bed I use 2 tennis balls in a sock. This helps some.

The osteopath pushed and pulled me. The MD saw nothing on an x-ray, and suggested motrin. Haven't tried a chiropractor, although I'm not opposed.

I'm just wondering if others have this. All my google searches turn up info on lower back pain, and upper back/shoulder pain, but I've never seen my symptoms. Anybody else have this? More importantly, did you get fixed?

Thanks!

2007-12-28 04:05:54 · 3 answers · asked by aaarrrgghhh 4 in Pain & Pain Management

when i woke up this morning i noticed it, its only when i spread them out... i'm 14 and it doesn't hurt when they r bent. is it just because i slept on them funny? i sleep w/ my arms bent under my pillow and also i'm a swimmer so i use my arms alot. thanks in advanced.

2007-12-28 04:03:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

how to quit smoking????? :)
im smokng for the last 15 years.....:( one pack a day!!! or even more sometimes depending on how i am stressed!!!....

2007-12-28 03:55:41 · 24 answers · asked by Warren 1 in Other - General Health Care

Occasionally, i get really bad headaches...actually, last night i had one that WOKE ME UP at 2am....

what causes them??

2007-12-28 03:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by OMGWHO?? 6 in Pain & Pain Management

after a road accident 5 years ago i immediately had severe pains in my neck and bottom of my head, i have had these pains for 5 years and many many visits to my GP and many prescriptions for painkillers i eventually was referred for an MRI, this shows a complete tear of my sternocleidomastoid muscle which runs from behind the ear to the breastbone area, as i was already diagnosed with ankylosing spondilitis 10 years before, my GP and the hospital consultants leaned towards this as the cause of my pain, now i am told it may be too long to be repairable, i am grateful for the hospitals help and treatment but not happy that this was missed as i can't turn my head to the side, i am only 37!!

2007-12-28 03:15:11 · 11 answers · asked by hullygully 1 in Injuries

i have terrible pain in my back only when i sleep and am trying to decide if a new mattress will help

2007-12-28 03:06:59 · 6 answers · asked by KENNETH C L 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-28 02:48:29 · 2 answers · asked by squirlygirl27 1 in Pain & Pain Management

What is wrong with my finger?
i went to scratch my ear and then i felt electric shock on my finger, and now it hurts when i pull it back abit and abit too forward, what have i done? it was ok a minute ago till i itched my ear, it's hurting

2007-12-28 02:34:19 · 2 answers · asked by Toothepaste Kisses-* 3 in Pain & Pain Management

i am 14 but had a ct scan and everything was alright. i have been having these wierd sensations in my hands and feet like a burning / prickling feeling. it annoys me, and the ct scan came back negative. i had blood test done too, which were clean except for epstiene bar? or w/e but my doctor said lots of people have it. do you have any idea what this may be? im hoping nothing serious.

2007-12-28 02:18:54 · 11 answers · asked by joe 1 in Injuries

I didn't even know until last week when my chiropractor showed me my x-ray that the right side of my pelvic bone is about 1/2 inch higher than left. So, when I stand straight my right shoulder is visibly higher.

For the 2 sessions all the chiropractor did was twisted my torso and "popped/cracked" my spine and neck. I don't see how it could adjust the pelvic bone. I had to stop seeing him because I am relocating.

Does any one know what he would do next to correct the pelvic bone? Thank you.

2007-12-28 02:08:01 · 4 answers · asked by RK 2 in Pain & Pain Management

WHAT KIND OF SICKNESS SHOULD I FAKE? I GO THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE TO OBTAIN A NOTE FOR MY JOB SO I DON’T HAVE TO THE WORK. I HAVE ALREADY CAME UP WITH THESE FAKE PROBLEMS, UPPER RESPIRATARY INFRACTION, STOMACH PROBLEMS ETC… WHAT OTHERS CAN I COME UP WITH?

2007-12-28 02:07:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-28 01:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by Angel 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I've had lower back pain for some time now, I was seeing a chiropractor for a while and my primary care doctor told me to discontinue going. I had gone to my primary care for a check up after passing a kidney stone and while feeling my lower back I burst into tears in pain. He said it was my sciatic (nerve) and proscribed me some anti-inflammatory medication and to not do any high impact exercising for a while. This helped quite a bit.

Since then, the pain has been coming back slowly. It also made me aware that for some time now I had an annoying pop feeling in my front hip (the joint). It caused no pain, felt like a tendon was sliding over and past a bone. That has since disappeared and has been replaced by aching pain in the same spot and on occasion it feels out of place, with more of a sharp pain, and will eventually make an audible popping sound as it goes back into place.

What is this? How should I strengthen it? I am going back to my doctor after the holiday

2007-12-28 01:15:18 · 5 answers · asked by VB 6 3 in Pain & Pain Management

He said that this was a steroid that will shrink my nerve in my lower back aleaving the pain getting caused by my disc hitting against my nerve. It's been a hour since it was givin to me through a needle I see little results 3 doctors already recommended surgury. But I heard so many people tell me once you go under the surgical knife espeacially in your back your never the same again. Which creeped me out and made me not wanna do it, I am in alot of pain as I type this though and this so called "MethylPREDNlsolone" isn't working ok so now I have a pack of this medication to be taken for 6 days orally Im supposed to take 2 tablets before breakfeast in a little while im not sure if im going to continue this medication if it's not going to work. My mother says if I get the back surgury for me to find someone to take care of me because she isn't going to do it im only 18 years old im to young for this what should I do the 2 disc that are herniated are the L4 and the L5. What should I do?

2007-12-27 23:50:05 · 2 answers · asked by Nico Z 2 in Pain & Pain Management

down it has progressed to pain and imobility in my fingers cant close hand or even pick up a cup of coffee after a half hour or so being awake the probem starts to disappear my hand feels swollen but is not im taking aleave with no effect any ideas

2007-12-27 23:21:58 · 8 answers · asked by wrenchhead6974 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I did eat with heated food out of the microwave and it hurts so bad..

2007-12-27 23:12:29 · 4 answers · asked by MisUNderStooD 5 in Pain & Pain Management

My husband and I drive 45 miles to work. He works across town. I have no vehicle, it's at work with him (he dropped me off this morning). I have no voice, an earache from heck, a sore throat and I am coughing things up. I have a chiropractor's appt. this afternoon that I probably shouldn't miss. (I normally speak with plenty of people on the phone every day, but I could use email.) What do you think I should do? It would be nice to get some rest and have a longer weekend, but I dont want to cut my husband's day short either. Should I schedule a doctor's appt.? They will probably just tell me to take hot showers to clear congestion and drink plenty of fluids. If anyone knows and remedies I can use here at work to make me a little more comfortable, I would appreciate them!

2007-12-27 22:32:33 · 6 answers · asked by rellimztik_arual 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-27 21:56:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Ladies over 50+ do you find conversations with your friends consist alot about you latest aches, pains, illnesses and last doctor's visits?
Mayber senior men too ?
This question is not for you young folk now.

2007-12-27 21:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by jalady 6 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-27 21:40:28 · 12 answers · asked by BILLY M 1 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-27 21:28:53 · 5 answers · asked by denise I smile 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I work as a checkout chick and im on my feet all day and at the end of the day my legs are so sore, i cant sleep. are then any stretches or anything that can reduce the pain?

2007-12-27 21:23:46 · 9 answers · asked by MELLY 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Hi,
I am a party photographer so i have to stand long durations as I have to move around the event to capture snaps. Lately I have been noticing that after some time into the event my lower back starts aching which if ignored turns into quite severe situation for me. Interestingly if I sit down on a chair with straight back the pain goes away gradualy. I dont take pain killer as I want to eliminate the problem at the root rather supress it. I have been taking care of my back well before this started by using back support with my office chair. Any help would be appreciated.

2007-12-27 21:04:33 · 2 answers · asked by Talha Masood 1 in Pain & Pain Management

We dealt with a nurse "meanie". She had a very bad attitude with me and my family. My 5 year old son was going to get a shot and he became very upset. He screamed and cried very hard. The nurse lost it because she started to yell at my husband because he couldn't restrain my little boy. I asked her to stop and have another nurse to come and do the job, she just yelled on top of my son's screams, and said she knew her job and she wouldn't go and get another nurse. I got very angry and I just insisted but finally my son got the vaccine. I told the nurse I didn't appreciate the way she treated us, and she was arrogant and wouldn't care. Do you think I should file a complaint for being so rude to my son? Thanks

2007-12-27 20:57:28 · 5 answers · asked by Hector 2 in Other - General Health Care

Recently I have had a sharp pain located on the left side of my head when I make a sudden movement, like stand up quickly. It only lasts a few seconds but it is very painful. This concerns me and I am wondering what this could be caused by. Is it from watching too much TV or looking at a computer for too long? Or what usually causes this reaction? What can be done to help this???

2007-12-27 18:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by KC 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-27 18:40:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I do have a 'Dislocated L-2 Disc'.

Could that be why? I'm getting really tired waking up with a very Sore Left Hip.

Could it be a "Sciatic Never" problem?

2007-12-27 18:38:19 · 2 answers · asked by SteverZ 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-27 18:36:11 · 13 answers · asked by denise I smile 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I am not sure what I did, but I have a bone the size of a pin pong ball sticking out of my should. It's painful what can this be?

2007-12-27 18:24:19 · 4 answers · asked by Computer 1 in Pain & Pain Management

well i'm feeling sumthing on my bladder part, but its not accompanied with pain, vomiting, nausea or anything, its just that i fell there's somthing wrong, do you think i have gallbladder problems?

2007-12-27 18:24:17 · 3 answers · asked by polrox 3 in Pain & Pain Management