Injuries - July 2006

Okay, I'm a dork, been running these machines forever and what do I do today? Get to close to one of the needles BAM right thru my finger, I mean in the top and out the bottom, before I could snatch it away (machine runs at 650 stitches per minute) CRASH it goes thru my fingernail and breaks off. I don't think there's any of the needle in there but i did have to pull some hot pink thread out of my nail. Anyway, it didn't bleed much and actually doesn't hurt to the point of needing pain meds but now it's swollen so big it feels like it'll burst. I KNOW I should have went to have it looked at but .. you know how it is

Ice maybe? I thought of epsom salt but the thought of the salt in those holes and YEOWEEE no thanx, Any suggestions on getting this swelling down?

2006-07-13 15:32:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had bursitis once before, but this time it is different in that I now have tingling in my thumb and the first two fingers along with the stiffness and pain. I have had this for over a month now and have tried ice pack and NSAID's to relieve the pain and nothing is currently working. Any ideas?

2006-07-13 14:49:47 · 5 answers · asked by Christine L 1

A 100 rockets have hit Israel, should the United States stop deporting people to Israel?

2006-07-13 12:34:51 · 5 answers · asked by wiki 1

I have fallen and cannot get up

2006-07-13 11:16:30 · 19 answers · asked by davidhasselh0ff 2

2006-07-13 09:39:01 · 22 answers · asked by ♥My 2 Cents♥ 5

2006-07-13 09:14:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

any forms of PT or stretches? i just dont want surgery.

2006-07-12 20:34:29 · 7 answers · asked by neal 2

Would telling gun manufacturers the names of the people his product killed, lead to the outlawing of guns?

2006-07-12 19:11:24 · 18 answers · asked by wiki 1

I never listen to loud music; I work a white collar job, with little noise. I woke up, last week, with blood on my pillow, and a major earache. I have no idea how it happened. Now I am taking antibiotics, and pain killers. The doctor says I have a lot of scar tissue on both ears. How?

2006-07-12 18:52:56 · 6 answers · asked by Marvin 7

The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, yet when you get swelling, everyone always says.... gotta take down the swelling, gotta use ice, gotta take anti-inflammatories. Also when you have swelling, in the knee for example, it hurts like hell. So why is the body swelling up? It must have a useful purpose, but what is it?

2006-07-12 15:23:57 · 7 answers · asked by torylocker 2

2006-07-12 15:00:27 · 11 answers · asked by bugs0215 1

Me, with the broken toe questions again! I broke my little toe about a week and a half ago. The swelling is gone and I'm no longer taking ibuprofen, but it still hurts a little and feels lumpy. Basically, doctors tell you to do exercises that don't cause pain...however, my little toe still feels like it's being smooshed into an athletic shoe when I put it on, and I walk with a slightly more pronounced limp when I have sneakers on, but I can do the stationary bike with only minor twinges every now and then (no mind-blowing pain.) The problem is that I'm still limping slightly worse after I work out, but it usually goes away after a couple of hours. How can I tell if I'm reinjuring it or making it worse instead of better?

2006-07-12 14:52:40 · 2 answers · asked by athena1213 3

I lost my right foot about 2 years ago. I have heard that at Texas Institute they are 'playing' around with a new development to help amputees. They are calling it a bio-hybrid, which will supposedly eliminate the need for the socket of a prosthetic leg. Has anyone else heard of this and if so where can I find more information?

2006-07-12 14:17:27 · 1 answers · asked by lilbitadevil 3

my left leg drags around behind me. it hurts at all the joints like my ankle, knee, and thigh and my footpoints outward instead of pointing forward like my other leg. i got it crushed when i was a goalkeeper for a half and i was a forward. i cant stay away from soccer. now, im stuck in keeper but i can still be a forward for maybe half a game. i feel like the cripple of the team but im still strong and lean. people keep asking "whats wrong with YOU?" what approach should i attempt?

2006-07-12 13:52:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 12:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by I-C-U 5

I don't have baby oil what else can i remove it? It is painful now

2006-07-12 11:35:38 · 12 answers · asked by simpson3303 3

I play the viola. tendonitis is very common in string instrument players if they don't warm up correctly or don't hold the bow correctly. sometimes my hand hurts after i play, especially if i'm playing very fast or very loud. if anyone knows of stretches or excercises that help, i would realy appreciate it! :)

2006-07-12 08:21:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

you have ever seen up someones rectum

2006-07-12 05:43:24 · 11 answers · asked by lady heather 3

My indoor cat got outside, when I picked him up he bit me hard right below my thumb. By next morning hard and wrist swollen, red and streaks going up my arm. Off to the doctor I went, cultured and gave me Augmenton antibiotic. Redness is down but hand still extremely swollen and painful. This was 4 days ago, how long before swelling and pain go away?

2006-07-12 04:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by mickand_2000 1

The bruising and swelling have gone down, but I cannot make a complete fist because it hurts too much. Could it be broken or just jammed.

2006-07-12 04:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by msmina0399 1

Also, is there different things to do if you get the blister from a burn, or from working hard. (With overuse of a shovel, how i got mine and inspired this question)

2006-07-12 03:40:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 02:01:43 · 3 answers · asked by soundarajan n 1

How do I designate her as his caregiver for the week when we are not going to be there in case of an accident? So she can use our insurance

2006-07-12 01:35:22 · 6 answers · asked by Deb K 1

and I need it to go away by tomorrow evening

2006-07-12 01:30:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Paramedics are testing the experimental blood substitute on severely injured patients without their consent at 20 hospitals around the country. What are your thoughts on the matter?

2006-07-11 23:28:28 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6

I am going to have surgery on my hand I have a nodule on my middle finger and pulled muscle in my palm on my right hand. My right hand is also my dominate hand. Any suggestions on remaining calm ? My fear is waking up during surgery or not be able to wake up at all

2006-07-11 23:21:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently hit my head on the corner of a table. I was feeling funny and saw a DR. I was told I had a concussion( a bruise on the front and the back of my brain) not only do I have a massive head ache, but i also have loss on my left side, i am having problems thinking, focusing, and speeking what i am thiking. i have blured vission in one eye, and over all just dont feel myself. how long should i feel like this, or is this something permaninte?

2006-07-11 19:24:41 · 5 answers · asked by alisa 2

why do the people on here who claim to be so educated have such mean spirited answers? A really educated person will be smart enough to help not hurt what do you think

2006-07-11 18:18:27 · 12 answers · asked by wvgal 2

how can i tell if the top of my foot is broken

2006-07-11 17:07:11 · 9 answers · asked by wvgal 2

2006-07-11 16:47:05 · 2 answers · asked by MORENITA 4