Injuries - December 2006

I sprained my foot a little over a week ago. I went to my doc who x-rayed it and said it was not broke. He gave me Vocodin, and 600mg of Motrin a day to take. I COULD NOT take the Motrin, even cutting them in half, my stomach got tore up.
I still have quite a bit of swelling (he did give me a special shoe to wear) and still have black and blue coming out all over the top and bottom of the foot.
The questions I have are: What could replace the Motrin for the swelling? Aspirin?
And should I still continue to ice it , as I am doing every day now?
I can't call my doc, he is out for the Holidays and he did not go over what I should do.
The pain is still awful and I am out of Vicodin.
Can anyone out there help me?
Thanks

2006-12-17 22:23:35 · 3 answers · asked by Kay M 2

My other half has never visited a doctor since he came her from the carribean five yers ago. what does he need to bring with him in order to get a doctor?

2006-12-17 21:26:30 · 4 answers · asked by fairy princess 1

I have lower back pain, I had a ct scann and I was told no fracture but
I still have pain I can sleep specially at night I have numbness in my feet and I feel good when I am standing when I am seated its horrible. What can I do besides physical therapy.

2006-12-17 20:57:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a martail artist.I dis located my left knee 3wks ago. I can walk around now(carefully) with a cane. My knee is stiff and I want to get back to class. Still can't bend it to much that's why I ask. Thanx

2006-12-17 19:20:48 · 3 answers · asked by Richkat76 2

My mom broke her foot on Friday night, and she now has a temporary cast. (She might get a permanent cast, or keep this one, she has to go to the doctor this week.) I actually have never broke anything myself and no one else close to me has, either. I was just curious how long you would wear a cast on your foot. Thanks!

2006-12-17 18:40:09 · 11 answers · asked by Melissa L 5

Hi Im from Nepal. My brother is young aged 25. He lost his sense below chest in an accident on the way to Delhi. He had a spinal injury and can't walk or move his both legs, he uses wheelchair to move around. We are from week economical background eventhough we tried our best to give him the better treatement but till now no imporvement has been seem We took him to Delhi and Banglore too but the result the the same. Before 2 months we also tried herbal treatment but nothing progressed. We can't offord to give him international level treatement . So we are now planning to take help from rehabilition center and WHO, would it be the better decision? What WHO and other organizations can do to help such disable person .He have long life to survive but can't walk on his on his own . He has a son who only 3 years ,he can do nothing for his son's future and education .So please i need your suggestions and support to find some way to give him relieve so i have choosen this way. please help me

2006-12-17 18:27:44 · 2 answers · asked by Naanu 1

I think i have a bone bruise on my lower spine. It hurts anytime i try to walk or strech i can see on my back its red and has some brown bruises. Im a gymnast and i had 6 hours of gymnastics in a row and i think thats how i got it (i do alot of back walk overs). Any Tips on getting rid of it?

Thanks

2006-12-17 17:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

people all said theyd call cops if i go to er and they see the bruises and the cuts and if take xrays of my ribs nd my shoulder theyre gonna see lot of old breaks 11 at least since i was 6 and i really realy need to go this time ihardly ever went b4 and imr eally scared ijust came back home a few months ago but its been gettin worser but i love my mom and dad my brother and sister adn im the oldest and its just mei know for sure im such a messup and i love my family alot im sorry n im scared i dont no if i should even go anymroe cuse imreally scared i dont want them to call the cops and i dont want the cops to ruin my family or him to go to jail even if itell them18 &i dont want them 2 call cops they will? and thenif cops findout im not im gonna be in more trouble & i dont wanna get punished &dontwant2run away again its good 2have bed & food & blanket & toothbrush &heat in the winter & im so sorry for asking again but im really scared and i dont want to ruin my family anymore im2bad

2006-12-17 16:46:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you guys have acces to a certified athletic trainer? If so, what sports and what size school? Thanks for your responses.

2006-12-17 16:43:06 · 2 answers · asked by Speedracer 3

I've dislocated my shoulder but my shoulder strangely went back on its own..... Now Im feeling ok....so I was wondering which muscles should I strengthen. Should I do rotator cuff strengthening exercises??

2006-12-17 14:52:09 · 4 answers · asked by Jin 1

this would be a fistula on the but cheek coming from the intestines

2006-12-17 14:19:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What happens when you dislocate yuour shoulder?

2006-12-17 14:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi. so today i went snowboarding for the second time in my life. i went with my bro and he goes every weekend so i decided to go on the chair with him. i was doing horrible at first, i kept falling but it was fine i expected it. but after a while when i fell back on my butt and put my hands behind me, i would get a sharp pain in my wrist. Now the pain is only in the base of my thumb (the fatty part) i want to know if this id normal. i am putting heat and ice on it because i thnk it may be a nuscke as i cant it with out pain. i just wanted to know if i should wrap it or just leave it. does this ever happen to you?

2006-12-17 13:38:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

my right contact never wants to stay in my eye it sticks on my finger no matter what i try

2006-12-17 13:19:29 · 9 answers · asked by queer eye 1

My left hamstring is extremely tight to the extent that i am having trouble stretching it at all. I can't even bend forward in a sitting position without going to far. If anyone knows how I can increase my flexibility with muscles this tight please help me out! Thanks

2006-12-17 12:36:15 · 5 answers · asked by pfr305 3

I am a very active runner in high school. I've been running just about every single day since July and will continue until June. My Coach was telling me that the best way to deal with injuries and soreness is by taking Ice Bath's. Now I've taken then reguraly about 1 to 2 a week every single week. But I still seem to get injuries here and there. My Coach told me that I should take an Ice Bath everysingle day that I do some sort of physical activity.

I was wondering if taking an Ice Bath every day would be harmful in any way. I normally have the temperature between 47 and 53 degrees Ferenheit, and get in to my waist for about 20 minutes. If every day is too often, can you suggest an alternative plan for me to follow that would be more beneficial for my body?

2006-12-17 11:30:28 · 4 answers · asked by darkmage530 2

i lost it friday night, tomorrow i have an audition and its still strained, any quick fix solutions? thanks!

2006-12-17 11:19:55 · 11 answers · asked by Olivia C 1

I trying to find out information on nail biters dose any one just bite there nails all day to the point there gone?


Pleas email me if you do as I really need your help if not just leave me as much information as you can

Many thanks peter

2006-12-17 11:18:13 · 1 answers · asked by idluk2000 2

2006-12-17 11:12:09 · 8 answers · asked by rosie c 1

I've got a very big purply bruise on my leg, it doesn't hurt or anything, but can they sometimes leave a mark or not fade properly?

2006-12-17 10:51:27 · 8 answers · asked by blackmamba5069 1

well i got my first tattoo what can i put on it can i put neoporin on it when i got my tattoo done they didnt tell me what to put on it what should i do what kind of ointment should i use that wont make my tattoo go away ?

2006-12-17 10:47:42 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer B 1

woundering if a knee injury will cause back pain? after surgery.are before surgery for torn meniscus.....

2006-12-17 10:38:28 · 9 answers · asked by LISA M 1

I 've been running 3 miles, 2 to 3 times a week on the treadmill and have developed a painful left ankle.
It hurts on the outer side just below the ankle bone, in the dip, and along the side of my foot and though it doesn't hurt to walk I can no longer run as the pain starts immediately. If I rest my foot it is extremely painful to stand when I put weight on it but then it subsides after a few minutes. If I walk any distance it'll hurt afterwards too.
It is also quite stiff and hurts to turn my foot inwards.

I've stopped running but it's not improving and it's getting me down.

I haven't twisted it or anything and when I was only running 1 and a half miles at a time I had no problems. Does anyone have any ideas? I've not seen my Doc yet as he'll probably just say don't run!

Thanks

2006-12-17 08:57:46 · 11 answers · asked by superbrat1 1

where would i have to go in order to apply for one and what does it cost.

2006-12-17 08:48:38 · 2 answers · asked by Jordan W 1

how do you get dried superglue off your fingers and hands? Of course, i will pick best answer, but please answer quickly!

2006-12-17 07:58:08 · 7 answers · asked by bluedevilfan0888 2

2006-12-17 07:02:09 · 25 answers · asked by angel 1

2006-12-17 06:16:46 · 7 answers · asked by armycook1234 2

I am experiencing numbness in my little finger and ring finger and half of my left hand. I've tried shaking my hand and flexing my fingers, thinking maybe it was just the way that I had positioned my hand, but nothing will stop the numbness. It just started happening today, but it's been several hours. What could be wrong, and how can I fix it? Please help!

-Misao

2006-12-17 06:02:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was recently injured SEVERLY while opening a BRAND name can of catfood!!! I have severed the tendons and nerves in my middle finger, and additionally sliced oped my ring finger. I have since discovered after an ER visit, and an Orthopedic follow up, my injuries are so severe I must under go extensive surgey to re-attatch the nerves and tendons.
**FYI~~ the can was unusually hard to open and quickly snapped,....when this occured!!
SO,....what would you do???

2006-12-17 04:54:34 · 4 answers · asked by SUZ 2

5 days ago I popped my kneecap out of place (I think) when I was running up a hill. It was almost the worst pain I've ever felt. It was excruciating for about 5 min. and then a little less so. There was a little fluid but not too significant. At first if I just pressed on my patella, it hurt everywhere. I've been taking ibuprofen, aleve, using ice, etc. It doesn't feel better. I saw a dr. who told me basically to suck it up and in a month get a cortisone shot if it doesn't resolve. It hurts to walk and is painful both on the inside and outside of the knee (left). If I press on the inside (lower down), it's pretty painful. When I walk I can feel it kind of catch and can actually hear it crack/pop. It even hurts to sit. Bending down hurts as do stairs (up and down). Am I just being a baby? The day after this happened I almost had to pull over my car and vomit because of the pain. I don't know what's wrong. Help?

2006-12-17 02:25:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous