Injuries - August 2006

Ok, I am a veteran of the Army. While I was active duty, I 'sprained' my ankle, which gave me bursitis in my hip. I have been out of the military since 02 and they (VA hospital) say that they can't do anything to them. IS there anything I can get done to stop the pain? surgically?

Also, my wrists are extremely weak and somtimes my hands go numb to my elbows. What could that be?

Additional Details

I do get comp. 10% for ankle and 10% for hip.

Can a sprained ankle last 4+ years?

If a sprained ankle can't last 4+ years, what else could it be?

2006-08-24 14:24:24 · 5 answers · asked by ♥ Callie Ann ♥ 3

Since they never see the light of day, if you were wounded and your internal organs were exposed to sunlight, would they instantly get burned, or does our skin let light inside our body? or is there a protective membrane around all of our organs, i just keep picturing a solider holding his guts and his guts are smoking...

2006-08-24 13:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by Hoojoo 2

2006-08-24 13:37:02 · 6 answers · asked by dmol75 2

2006-08-24 13:01:30 · 15 answers · asked by dcap3 1

I was taking an arial video on myself on my camera with my friends when I dropped it on my face (hahahahahahaha, I know, I suck.) I now have a fat upper lip, and it bothersome and still hurts a little. How long does it take for it to go away, and what can I do to ease the pain?

2006-08-24 12:30:21 · 7 answers · asked by Bright Eyes 4

Ok, I am a veteran of the Army. While I was active duty, I 'sprained' my ankle, which gave me bursitis in my hip. I have been out of the military since 02 and they (VA hospital) say that they can't do anything to them. IS there anything I can get done to stop the pain? surgically?

Also, my wrists are extremely weak and somtimes my hands go numb to my elbows. What could that be?

2006-08-24 12:01:07 · 8 answers · asked by ♥ Callie Ann ♥ 3

i had an accident on my bike a couple days ago that took off a good amount of skin on my face, arms and legs. i'm wondering what is the MOST effective way to reduce scarring? i've heard so many different ideas - from neosporin to polysporin to aloe vera to butter - it's getting a little overwhelming with so many people weighing in on this... i'd like to get opinions from doctors, or people who have had actually accidents and tried different medications, etc to find out what REALLY works.

Thank you!!!

2006-08-24 07:50:03 · 8 answers · asked by hg 2

2006-08-24 07:33:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-24 06:09:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I banged my right knee into the back inner part of my left knee when getting out of bed one morning. I got a big green bruise like I've never seen and a vein in my calf muscle twitches a lot now and the tendion (?) is sore a little. Is this going to heal? Its been weeks, should I skip my morning run.

2006-08-24 05:52:18 · 3 answers · asked by Kris 3

but they are not broken I dont have medical insurance what should I do to treat them myself?

2006-08-24 05:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by sam a 2

I took out a claim against a company who i consider made me very ill and will get steadilly worse due to there lack of health and safety standards. Can the defence insurers drag it out forever .I feel they are dragging it out in the hope that i will accept anything as my health gets worse.

2006-08-24 05:11:29 · 10 answers · asked by peter moris 1

2006-08-24 04:31:13 · 4 answers · asked by moviebuff 4

just wana find that with my tongue? is it possible?

2006-08-24 03:27:42 · 3 answers · asked by OrgasmO 1

A couple of people told me it could kill me. Now someone has bitten me....long story. But yeah is it possible for me to die now?

2006-08-24 01:23:54 · 16 answers · asked by I Inquire 3

I have a broken ankle and 5 weeks into healing.

I overheard my doctors saying " the bone is sitting in a conservatory position" What does this mean please?

2006-08-24 00:48:10 · 5 answers · asked by Lochan 1

I think I pulled my Latissimus Dorsi during Band Camp, and was needing to know how to stop the unbearable pain.

2006-08-23 20:20:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Picture this:

You accidentally stepped into broken glass. Your foot got cut. Big and small pieces of glass entered your wound.

My question is: Can a really small piece of glass enter, say your vein, and then travel to your heart? Can it cut then through tissue?

:) Thanks... Just wondering...

2006-08-23 19:34:47 · 16 answers · asked by David26m_ph 2

friends parent let them drive a un insured jeep. son got thrown out and seriously injured. parents refuse to pay for hospital bill and life flight. refuse to give insurance info to. help!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-23 19:34:45 · 12 answers · asked by bojo 1

I sit in an office all day for work. My back has slowly been getting worse. It hurts all of the time now especially when i lay flat on my back. It is way too expensive in my case to see a professional i was just wondering if anyone could reccommend any excersises or stretches to do to help if something is out of place? Im only 19 why is this happening???

2006-08-23 16:27:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont want to run into the dr. and then it ends up being just a sore muscle. What are the symtoms of a torn rotator cuff?
The pain carries up to the left side of my neck also and hard to move my neck around too and have rough time sleeping. Any ideas? please help. I am in lots of pain.

2006-08-23 15:37:26 · 19 answers · asked by maish_99 1

2006-08-23 15:32:59 · 14 answers · asked by maish_99 1

I have been to my doctor and ive had Xray's. She tells me, she couldn't find anything wrong with me in the xrays. Ive had hip pain for 2yrs now cause no doctor can find anything wrong.
The pain is unmentionable and I need help. What other tests can I get done, that will help or reveal my problem..

2006-08-23 15:23:47 · 12 answers · asked by lvn_jb06 2

i have had my knee scoped twice. in highschool iwas told by the time i am 30 i would need a knee replacement. i just turned 25 and its starting to feel like that may be a reality. i am very active. i love to run, juke, and jive. it would kill me if i could not do this any more. are there any alternatives? could maybe i dont know a spring or something. ill be the first one to sign up to be a cyborg.

2006-08-23 14:48:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there anything i can do to still have a toe nail by the end of this yeah or by the end of my life??? :( this makes me sad. bcuz i like my toe nails and i don't know how it happened :(
can some one help me.......?

2006-08-23 14:29:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no idea how I hurt it it feels sprained or maybe a pulled muscle...all I did was run around with the dog today goofing off. I must have hurt it then...

2006-08-23 14:27:57 · 5 answers · asked by Bee 4

I have two bad knees left and right. The Orthopedic surgeon requests that I have surgery to help ease the pain.

2006-08-23 14:16:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

anybody have a similar problem? Is it a herniated disc? Something else? please help. i cant even walk upright- i have to walk hunched over.

2006-08-23 12:58:40 · 10 answers · asked by Zot! 1

I am 12..I was skateboarding, then got off and my 8 yr old sis came and I dunno how it happened I just felt shooting pain. I can barely walk, It hurts too bad. There bruise there isn't big, a few centimeters. The whole toe hurts, including about an inch after the end of the toe..There is a bump a bit after the middle, and the bump is big and hard. Please help. I don't wanna go to the doctor...they wont to anything for toes. How can I treat it at home?Thanks:)
P.S: Even if Its not broken how do I treat it so there isnt that much pain...thx

2006-08-23 12:36:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yesterday I had my shoes off and walked to the mailbox and stepped on a thumbtack. It looked new but had no rust on it and it did not go to deep in my foot. I bleed a little and cleaned it with peroxide. You can't tell where I stepped on it. My foot is not swollen or red but it hurts alot. I tried calling the doctor but they haven't called back and didn't know if I should just get a tetanus shot anyway, I had my last one about...6 years ago or so.

2006-08-23 11:18:31 · 20 answers · asked by Fallon V 4