Injuries - January 2007

Ok, I was bitten by a horse at work today ( I work on a ranch with rescue horses), and I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the bite or not... I've been bitten or nipped at several times in the past year (comes with the job); but this time it's right on my chest, about an inch above to the right of my sternum. I know it's going to be more painul because it's bony there, but it was so painful when he did it that I got lightheaded and had to sit for a bit. It's hurt a little to breathe ever since. I'm guessing that it's going to hurt like that for awhile just because of the bruise being where it is. Is there any chance it could have bruised or hurt an organ or anything? I didn't figure so, and I feel kind of silly going to the doctor for this "little" bite~ well, at least the bruise is little on the outside. Has anyone seen any injuries from this kind of horse bite? By the way, please don't tell me to sue~ I just want to know whether to get it checked or simply to ice it..

2007-01-27 12:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by Mis 1

My daughter was injured today and the doctors say to pull her off life support. I want to give her a chance to heal. I believe in miracles and the power of God. Where can I find help to suggest to the doctors instead of them just giving up? She is 29 years old and has a 6 week old baby. They do not want to operate, because they feel it would be a waste of time and she will be comotose the rest of her life, anyway. How can they know all this so soon? Do they think they are God?

2007-01-27 12:49:10 · 3 answers · asked by wbecca52 3

2007-01-27 12:31:13 · 12 answers · asked by Jenny 4

...the pain is on the top right part of my foot basically right where the foot connects to the leg...I'm pretty sure I get this pain from running...I run about 9 miles a day, 4-5x/week -- mostly on concrete/sidewalks...For some reason, it's only my left foot...my right foot is fine...

What do you guys think is the problem? Could it be my shoes? I have Asics running shoes I bought about 4 months ago...I still use the original soles that came with the shoe...maybe I should change the soles? Also, I never stretch before/after running...could that be a problem too? Has anyone else encountered this problem too?

I appreciate any/all answers and suggestions...thanks!

2007-01-27 11:56:07 · 8 answers · asked by SanDiego22m 1

I am 13 years old and I had to lift one of those 28 foot fiberglass ladders to get a ball from the roof so I had to lift the ladder from beneath it in order for the ladder to touch the roof like this:
--------------------///-\--ladder---------------------------------------------------
-------------------///-\--\-----------------------------------------------------------
------------------///---\-(..)--me---------------------------------------------------
-----------------///------+----------------------------------------------------------
----------------///------/---\---------------------------------------------------------
I only lifted it for less than one minute and I felt it was light.

The next day, I felt a horrible pain by the tail bone area and by the lowest part of the backbone.I only feel the pain when I sit down or bend my body.

6 months have passed and I still have not grown, not a little. Did I stunt my growth? Will I keep growing? Will I be small forever? help!!!???!!

2007-01-27 11:28:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 13 years old and I had to lift one of those 28 foot fiberglass ladders to get a ball from the roof so I had to lift the ladder from beneath it in order for the ladder to touch the roof like this:
--------------------///-\--ladder---------------------------------------------------
-------------------///-\--\-----------------------------------------------------------
------------------///---\-(..)--me---------------------------------------------------
-----------------///------+----------------------------------------------------------
----------------///------/---\---------------------------------------------------------
I only lifted it for less than one minute and I felt it was light.

The next day, I felt a horrible pain by the tail bone area and by the lowest part of the backbone.I only feel the pain when I sit down or bend my body.

6 months have passed and I still have not grown, not a little. Did I stunt my growth? Will I keep growing? Will I be small forever? help!!!???!!

2007-01-27 11:27:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lawsuit? Could this be something to take to court?
I went to my doctor in July 06 for the sensation of fullness in my ear. They told me that I had a severe wax build up and proceeded to syringe this out (several times with alot of force) to no avail. They referred me to a specialist. The specialist removed the wax via an instrument while I watched on the monitor. The specialist pointed out the blood and tearing of surrounding membranes from the syringing my doctor did. The removal took all of 5 min. Two weeks after this incident, I lost all hearing in the affected ear. As of date I have not been able to hear. I called the specialist back and reported the loss. He did a series of test and concluded that the loss would not be reversed. He did not indicate to me the reason for the initial loss. Is this just cause for a lawsuit? I am not out to "get" someone. But was my original doctor negligent in the syringing process? If so, should this process of syringing not be allowed. What are your thoughts on this matter?

2007-01-27 11:14:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son whacked me in the eyeball yesterday with the edge of his report card ( on accident ), and it still won't quit watering. It feels like it is scraped or something, and every time I blink it stings. Is there anything I can do to help?

2007-01-27 10:48:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

kinda eye drops do i take that would help?

2007-01-27 10:30:50 · 4 answers · asked by Hope 1

fell off of my bike about 3 hrs ago and i fell right on my face!!! OUCH!!! a bit of my tooth has the enamel** "shaved" off. my elbow and lower hurts but i know it isn't broken because i can move it. but it really hurts if i turn it!! what could be wrong!!! (im 12)

2007-01-27 09:33:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 09:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by Bill W 1

2007-01-27 08:43:26 · 14 answers · asked by burp_eer 1

I hit my upper-eye I guess, the end of my eye brow.. Where you apply eyeshadow, connecting to my eye-brow... ( The top part, not my eye-lid ) GOD I HOPE THAT MAKES SENSE...

2007-01-27 08:24:00 · 3 answers · asked by briana_024 2

2007-01-27 08:06:33 · 8 answers · asked by Hope 1

What do they do for a ligament tear or sprain? Do i have 2 use crutches since I cant walk on it? if so how long? Do you have any good websites?

2007-01-27 07:09:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What Makes Your Nose Smell Different things?

2007-01-27 06:32:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a partially open fist in kumite and now my thumb is numb in the joint area (lower joint).

How long is it supposed to stay numb for? And does moving it with my other hand even though it hurts alot help?

So basicly what i need to know is how can i make it heal overnight?

Thanks.

2007-01-27 06:06:47 · 2 answers · asked by Barbeque S 1

What can I do?

2007-01-27 04:56:13 · 10 answers · asked by koifox_104 2

I worked my upper body for the first time in 12 years and I awoke in pain from my triceps. I didnt think the weight was excessive during the workout. My arms cannot go past 90 degrees; I cannot touch my shoulders. If I use my other hand and try to force my hand to my shoulders the pain in severe. I can barely get out of bed and have difficulty bringing a glass of water to my face.

I am assuming I just don't work upper body until the soreness goes away. I am also assuming there were excessive microtears in my last workout..I intend to lower the weight/reps last time.
I think this was caused by doing pecs/shoulders and then tricep workouts in succession. I am alternating heating pads around my bicep/triceps and taking protein (my Glu arrives today and I will also take that). I am debating taking a painkiller to make it go away and I dont like to use them. Any advice to speed healing and/or minimize pain is appreciated.

2007-01-27 03:22:58 · 2 answers · asked by Handsome Devil 4

2007-01-27 02:57:54 · 3 answers · asked by Larry S 1

any suggestions before seeing a doctor

2007-01-27 02:54:25 · 6 answers · asked by mecha1129 1

I was running and jumped over a big cool sewer drain and my shoe slipped and I stepped on the hard rim at the back, and it made a huge bruise. What should I do?

2007-01-27 02:46:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 02:46:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that my mother was in the hospital for only four days - came home with a slight bruised looking spot on her back and died with massave sores in one month? Why does someone in a coma for a year, 6months whatever don't get them and die quicker?

2007-01-27 02:15:01 · 5 answers · asked by deepdkk 2

2007-01-27 01:55:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

suggested. I was supposed 2 go to physical therapy 4 it but at just that time my mom was told she had cancer & the next few wks were spent taking care of her.

It's been 4 months since the break. I've cont'd to do the exercises. I've been able 2 crawl my fingers up the wall til the broken arm can go up as far as the other one. I can even sleep on that side, tho I usually wake up in pain. The main exercise I haven't been able to do is put my arm behind my back.. My new insurance doesn't cover physical therapy & its been 4 months, but I'm still working at range of motion exercises.

I have this little 1 pound wgt bar & wonder if that would help
w/ the healing. I've made sure I got enough calcium. I do sitting yoga ea day which works the arm tho I still can't reach as far as the other arm. When I lift tht lil wgt 4 curls it doesnt' hurt. I was told that at about 6 mths scar tissue forms so I now i want 2 do as much as i can over the next 2 mths. any help appreciated.

2007-01-27 01:43:47 · 4 answers · asked by sandyfirewind 3

I burnt my hand last night. It was hurting so bad it was tingling. I had to put ice on it all night while I slept. Today it looks really wrinkley and its all sweaty. Should I see a doctor or what else can I do to advoid the pain. Why is it sweating?

2007-01-27 01:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by Ultimate Guitar Hero! 5

but the injury appears minor..pls help me out........fast

2007-01-27 00:18:23 · 3 answers · asked by lhkhlh 1

My Excel gym teacher says that I have lower back problems because I can't do squats properly. I'll would be doing everything right,focusing,looking at the cieling while doing it, deep breathing,ext. But when ever I go down to do my squats my heals always go up no matter what. Is it possible that I have lower back problems?If so what could have caused it?

Age:16(17 in March)
Height:5ft 4.5inches
Weight:112lbs
Body fat:21%(according to scale)

P.S. But my legs are really strong...a lot of the other excersizes I can do like 60lbs-150pounds for about 3-30 times daily.

2007-01-27 00:13:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

MOTORCYCLE ACC. FEB.2005. THROWN ABOUT 40 FT OFF OF BIKE WITH WINDSHIELD SMASHED AGAINST UPPER THIGH MUSCLE. SURFACE TOUCH I CAN FEEL BUT DEEP IS NUMB FEELING. NO PROBLEM WALKING, JUST STANDING FOR LONGER THAN10 MIN. WHY? WHAT CAN I DO? BOTTOM OF RIGHT FT. FEELS LIKE A SEVERE BRUISE WHEN I STAND ON MY FEET FOR LONG TIME? WHAT CAN I DO?

2007-01-27 00:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by BARBARA D 1