Injuries - November 2006

If I pulled a muscle, say My hamstring, would it make my hamstring stronger when it was healed? I understand stretching decreases the likelyhood of pulling a muscle, but if you do pull a muscle, is it bad for you?

2006-11-15 10:03:04 · 4 answers · asked by ConfusedVoter 2

2006-11-15 08:49:20 · 19 answers · asked by Chicken Eater 2

2006-11-15 08:45:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Over the weekend, my thumb tips started hurting like crazy. I trimed my fingernails all the way down and trimmed off some dry flaky skin. One thumb was orangy skin, but I trimmed that off. Now today I caught the left thumb nail on something and ripped part of it down to the nail bed. OUCH! What can I do to help my poor sore thumb out? (I've bandaged it already...just don't know what else to do to speed healing, especially since it's the same thumb as the orange skin was on.)

2006-11-15 08:19:25 · 3 answers · asked by Rebecca 2

He said the left side of my heart is larger than the other what does this mean serious answers please i am worried

2006-11-15 05:40:13 · 11 answers · asked by colin050659 6

I have had this injury since I was a kid. Now I'm 30. I heard of surgery that can help but I'm concerned about how effective it would be. I'm wondering if I should just continue with cable machines and range of motion exercises.

2006-11-15 05:06:04 · 1 answers · asked by joemissile 1

In a pretty stupid attempt to fix my toenails, I wounded myself on one of my toes... The injury's been there for several days now and I've been taking care of it with Betadine with not very good results. As you may know, the fact that the feet is aislated and under stress during most of the day makes it kinda hard. Today I extracted a relatively large amount of pus for a toe and decided to try something else.

I was thinking on submerging to toe in alcohol for a while and then making a bandage from gauze, or something like that; I am afraid, however, that this will not do much good as it will still get infected again when I put my socks/shoes on.

So, do you have any suggestions on disinfecting it and KEEPING IT THAT WAY?

2006-11-15 04:32:56 · 7 answers · asked by cactuar2k 3

2006-11-15 04:30:20 · 11 answers · asked by Andrew L 1

I tore the lateral meniscus in my knee, so I had surgery to clean the knee, but there is part of my cartilage missing so there is a bone on bone condition... this has caused me to stop running because of the pain, swelling, and stiffness. I can do it for a couple of days, but then it just starts to stiffen again and become problematic. Can't play basketball or anything that involves sharp cutting. I used to weight a healthy 180 at 5'11' and in shape. Now im the opposite. I was wondering if there was anyone who could give me some adivce and direction in this matter about losing the weight w/o bearing a treamendous load on my knee and if there is anything in particular I can do with my knee to help it.

2006-11-15 04:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anil B 1

my left corner of my eye won"t stop twitching and the corner of my left lip has a slow movement like a little worm inside.My dotor and eye doctor said it is too much coffee and stress.Why can"t I beleive them.I keep looking in the mirror. am driving myself crazy.My doctor was so sure he said I did not even need any blood work.He said cut down on coffee and take a hot bath. kwow I drink alot of coffee.And ever since my brother and his wife broke up this has been happening.Even ever since I got a cumputer.HELP!!!!

2006-11-15 03:59:09 · 11 answers · asked by Angel 1

2006-11-15 03:38:48 · 9 answers · asked by nimitnaker2001 1

I broke it about 6 weeks ago, the bone has healed and I have very little pain there, but my foot is killing me. The dr. says it will hurt for awhile, but I don't think he was paying attention to what I was saying. Is it normal to have this pain (it is along the outer side of my foot along the top), should I get a second opinion?

2006-11-15 03:30:59 · 9 answers · asked by Debbie P 2

I broke my left fibula three days ago, and need to return to school. But I am no master of the crutches, dose any one have any tips?? My biggest problem is the weather (rain, ice, snow), my school has linoleum flooring so it gets really slippery… living in Nova Scotia on crutches in the winter not fun and any tips would be welcome; )

Thx

2006-11-15 02:37:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

she has all types of metal in there now and doesn't think she can break the same ankle again because of it.....are there any other women with experience in a broken ankle

2006-11-15 01:50:44 · 2 answers · asked by mrswaggs28 1

i had a hang nail on my thumb and i pulled it off, it bled a little and i figured it would heal on its own. two day later it was really sensative and red, i put some disinfecting spray on it and some antibiotic cream, but it is still infected and is very sensative, its getting to the point that i where it hurts if any pressure is put on it at all and it hurts just to pick things up with it

2006-11-15 01:17:59 · 4 answers · asked by aj 4

Ok men, which do u prefer - the full-on, sexy & glamorous look, OR the natural, pretty & innocent look?

2006-11-15 01:14:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all,

I sprained my ankle in a fall around 12 weeks ago, and I’m still suffering quite a lot of pain. I had an X-ray at the time so I know nothing was broken or fractured, and I did everything that I was told- ice, rest, elevation, trying to walk when possible so as it didn’t stiffen up (obviously without over-exerting it), but it still becomes extremely painful if I do something as simple as step on a stone in the street. It isn’t as swollen as it was when it first happened, but it does still swell slightly. I’ve been wearing flat, supportive boots or shoes since it happened, cannot even put my foot in anything with the slightest heel, and am getting a bit frustrated at the length of time it is taking to heal. Is it normal for it to take this long?

thanks

2006-11-15 00:55:40 · 8 answers · asked by In_Pain 2

when i was a bout 11 a stupid kid of mine shot me with his pump action bb gun. the copper bb got stuck on my waist line and its still stuck there?
is there going to be any he3alth problems?
cancer?

2006-11-15 00:27:07 · 7 answers · asked by CAP 2

I had fracure of talus bone two mths back. Now 7 days after removal of plaster cast I have only 40 -50% of normal range of movement. What is a proper way exercise ankle jt? I can't go to physiotherapiest as no one is there in our village
plz help.

2006-11-14 22:18:37 · 1 answers · asked by dr sachpw 3

I just got it pierced last thursday. Everything was fine up till Sunday, where i guess my hands were dirty and caused my ear to swell. I thought it would go away but it didn't, even after 3 days. I tried ice and alcohol but it barley works. There are times where it is so swollen, i can't even see the earring. is there anything i can do to reduce the swelling?

2006-11-14 21:47:47 · 6 answers · asked by jollypeach527 2

A friend was flatline for about 20 seconds and had to be shocked back that was almost 3 days ago and yet she still has a pain in her chest, the doctors say it's normal and it will go in a day or two, also she had her stomache pumped and keeps having nose bleeds is that anything to do with it? Her doctors are all saying it's normal but they don't sound too reassuring

2006-11-14 21:05:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

all day long depending on how i have my hand and wrist placed it feels like it panifuly locks up. and make certin motions with my thumb or wrist. lifting things causes the pain. .. I have tride putting it in a splint.. And not useing it much. it has been like this for over a month. I assumed it wasnt that bad at first.. But it wont go away. Its not like a constant pain. just when i do certin tasks. And ushualy when i wake up. Any ideas?

2006-11-14 18:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by pladedah 2

I think I might be alergic to sterling silver. Should I take it out and put a real gold bone in it

2006-11-14 16:11:17 · 8 answers · asked by La Porscha E 1

I think my bicep isnt acting normal, I think its a nerve problem

2006-11-14 16:06:50 · 2 answers · asked by spoony 1

Well last night when i was at my gym we were streching like normal. My trainer put me in the splits and he makes me stay there for 15 even 25 minutes in the splits... i can do it but its just to long. When it looks like i go up a bit from the ground my trainer comes and he pushes me down hard....i tell him to stop then he just pushes oh my leg harder. Now my upper thigh is all blue and purple... what can i do?

2006-11-14 14:26:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is for a physical fitness class question

2006-11-14 13:26:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anahaya T 1

I just started a new job yesterday. While I was at work my ankle started to hurt so bad that I couldnt stand it. The pain was soo unbearable. I came home and put ice on it. It is swollen but I dont have insurance so I cant see a doctor. If I did decide to go to the doctor I would miss work. I was off today and it still hurts sooo bad. There is nothing that I can think of that could have caused this at work. I didnt say anything because I didnt want my boss to think that I was unreliable. Tomorrow I go back and this time I have to climb ladders. I think I may have sprained my inner ankel. Should I tell my boss or should I just tough it out? I dont want him to see me as a liability. What should I do?

2006-11-14 13:10:44 · 13 answers · asked by angel l 3

2006-11-14 13:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by mc_mommy 2

I've had this ingrown toenail for quite some time now, and it's really getting to be annoying. I keep trying to cut it out, but everytime i tamper with it, it just seems to get worse. I even went to a doctor, and got the whole half of my toenail cut off, and the thing still grew back the same way. It's only my big right toe. Anyone have any advice?

2006-11-14 12:58:05 · 6 answers · asked by johnny 1

heard something crack in my eye and also felt it...an wen i started takin pics my eye feels like it was pushed or slanted in an wen i compare pics on my camera from my camera and zoom in my eye i notice that the white part that kinda sepperates ur eye from lookin cross eyed got smaller...does any of this make sense like the incident?

2006-11-14 12:38:44 · 2 answers · asked by classychik 1