Injuries - February 2007

Fractured my fibula 61/2 weeks ago, doc said I'd have to wear cast "walking" for 6 weeks, I have cast off and seem fine, no pain just very stiff joints, ankle a bit swollen. am I walking on it too much? are there some stretches can do so it don't feel so stiff?

2007-02-28 07:08:53 · 2 answers · asked by G 1

2007-02-28 05:40:23 · 1 answers · asked by theconch 2

my son is 11 and he wants to start lifting my weights what age is it reckamended at

2007-02-28 05:26:20 · 13 answers · asked by jayo 1

Earlier today I was ice skating, and ended up losing my balance and falling back. I didn't land well, and ended up hitting my head on the ice. It didn't really hurt, but as soon as I stood up I began to feel dizzy. My vision blurred and my hearing was muffled and faint. Basically I felt like I was going to pass out. I sat down for awhile and it got a little better. Now I have a headache.

What should I do?

2007-02-28 05:23:12 · 9 answers · asked by xx CFace xx 2

2007-02-28 04:33:51 · 8 answers · asked by Kimberly P 1

I recieved a pretty stiff blow to the head recently. I remained conscience but had a stream of pinkish clear fluid rush out of my head immediatly afterward. What is this and why did it happen?

This happened last time I recieved a hard blow to the head.

2007-02-28 04:29:00 · 4 answers · asked by spidertiger440 6

I was in a brutal car accident and am experiencing spine and back pain. I don't want a chiro, but a medical doctor. Should I see an Orthopoedic surgeon? Someone else?

2007-02-28 04:10:13 · 3 answers · asked by dallya809 2

I pinched a nerve about 8 months ago. I had and have had no pain besides the original event. After chiropractor, physical therapy etc I still am not fixed. I walk wobbley, I drive, I get around without help. But I am still invalid. My nerve dr. said that my nerves work fine and that a pinched nerve is the same damage as electrical shock. Dr. said I will heal but it takes a long time. Aspirin does more than anything else. I take about 6 24 hours. The more I take the better I get. Any high speed suggestions?

2007-02-28 03:36:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

All the muscles in my lower back are flexed and won't relax. I am in a lot of pain. What should I do? The last time this happened to my dad he went to the hospital but they couldn't do anything for him. Help!!

2007-02-28 03:15:53 · 4 answers · asked by sglass359 1

some days my back kills me,and i charnt go to work

2007-02-28 01:58:52 · 10 answers · asked by paul s 1

I was only using a handgun. I took the shirt and wrapped it around. The guy was left with no shirt on and we were outside in bitter cold temperatures. His nipples are frostbitten and he can't feel his arms. I can't feel my foot. Is it in my best interest to take me and my friend to the hospital?

2007-02-28 01:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by NJR88 2

Patient: 51 year old, 5'2" approx. 165 lbs. Chronic, severe pain in left groin area (focusing on femur/hip bone). Unable to sit/stand for more than 10mins, extreme pain if walking/exercising, or normal activities; cannot lift leg up or sideways; sometimes hears/feels popping sound upon which there is a slight alleviation of pain; has had these symptoms for more than 1 year, current pain much worse; pain rated at 9 and constant (scale 1-10, 10 being the worst). xray of femur shows no fracture; pelvic mri is okay; patient was diagnosed last year w/ degenerative disc disease, slight pain in lower back but not serious; also has adnexal left cyst (no pain or symptoms); had surgery for hernia (doc assumed this was causing pain in groin area but this is not the case - pain still persisted before & after surgery & even a year later). orthopedic surgeon cannot determine cause, will run an mri to check hip bone/femur & therapy. can anyone share some insight - what could it be?

2007-02-28 01:32:19 · 2 answers · asked by njboricua78 2

Me, while getting into the shower(sliding shower door)I caught my NIp**e ring on the door and ripped it out GARRR!!!! it looked horrible, like the end of an overmicrowaved hotdog! split it rite in half, had to tape it up no insurance, it heald ok just a fine line, yes it is still pierced!

2007-02-28 01:10:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

since for last 10 months ,i didnt feel any pain or any problem with my collar bone,i am fit with my body and quite interested in exercises as i do push ups before my accident, but since last months because of my accident, i had not done any exercise, so please help if i do exercise ,does it hurt my broken collar bone joint or any problem with it in future?

2007-02-27 23:49:17 · 4 answers · asked by Snash 2

Hi i somehow hurt my hand a few weeks ago so every time i move in a certain way or use a knife it feels like its ripping or burning in between my nuckle of my first and middle finger. The doctor said they cant do anything cause im pregnant, witch is ok but the last few days the sore part has gone numb...is this normal?

2007-02-27 23:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by emesumau 4

2007-02-27 19:38:53 · 6 answers · asked by suz 2

My 12yr old son slipped and hurt his ankle. I took him to Urgent Care where they took xrays and told me it was fractured. They put a splint on it and told me to take him to his PCP for follow up and casting the next day when the swelling went down.

His PCP made us wait for ever, then proceded to tell us to go get an air cast because the receptionist didn't schedule enough time for him to do the cast. Then we had to come back a few days later for a check up. My husband is a personal trainer and has sports medicine training specifically for sports injuries. When I requested a photo copy of the radiology report, to show my husband, the doctor didn't want to give me one. He gave me a hard time and wanted to just "write it down" like anyone could ever read a doctors handwriting anyway. Finally, I threw a fit and he made me wait another 15min to sign a form to get the copy.

What's the big deal? I don't get why the hassle?

2007-02-27 18:30:46 · 10 answers · asked by pwacheri 4

but it wont pop, could this be an ear ache? its been like this for a week maybe!

2007-02-27 18:27:29 · 6 answers · asked by renee 2

I visited my neurosurgeon today and he said my last option is fusion, L4-L5,and L5-S1. I am 27 and cant afford to be out of work for too long. The only thing left is Cortisone shots that I have been getting, then surgery. What is the earliest I could return to a labor intensive job, but not push it?

2007-02-27 18:11:35 · 2 answers · asked by tjdnsm 1

I am suffering from lower back pain for the past 2 years.I underwent IFT treatment followed by simple strenthing exersice. It did not work.Few say it is spasms, few say it is muscle stiffnes.Theres no kidney infection either. Is there any home remedy and treatment. A particular doctor said only yoga would do good.
I don no the cause of this.Is it alright to take strengthing exersices when the pain is there?The pain is mostly on the left side and when the pain increases the pain is felt in the front left pelvic region.

2007-02-27 17:48:14 · 2 answers · asked by shbharath 1

i was playing football and went to catch a ball. i ran into a fence at full speed and i think i broke my ankle because for two weeks my ankle hurt. it was really purple and swollen. i couldnt walk or anything on it for those two weeks. i didnt go to the doctor or anything, just let it heal. that was two years ago now the ankle looks weird and isn't as strong..plus my foot goes in an angle..

is my ankle messed up and should i go get it fixed or can i just leave it??

2007-02-27 17:20:02 · 7 answers · asked by T. N 7 2

This may sound stupid, but please answer with in reason. Maybe something i could do at school:d Please help me:D

2007-02-27 16:17:45 · 11 answers · asked by Someone 1

help please!!!

2007-02-27 16:08:37 · 8 answers · asked by eliot3454 1

About 4 years ago, I accidently shut the door car with my thumb stuck in it. As time past my fingernail grow out and become normal as if nothing had happended; but few months ago I started to notice in the middle of that thumb began to turned into green color. Can anyone tell me why, is something wrong?

2007-02-27 16:04:46 · 5 answers · asked by Wonder 2

Well its been about 2 weeks since I got it taken out. The doctor says I can do all the normal things except heavy lifting. I still got stitches inside and want to know what will happen to them. I also want to know if it is ok for me to do crunches and stuff that work out the abdominal muscles or if it will possibly bust the stitches open. Please Help!!

2007-02-27 15:12:12 · 7 answers · asked by lenny2689 1

a pregnant mother that would be.

2007-02-27 15:12:10 · 10 answers · asked by BB 2

K i put dry ice and salt right below my elbow and now i have a couple of burn marks and i have gym tomorow and i dont want people to see it and ask questions. im already weird enough i dont want people talking. so what do i do? i only have one long sleeve white shirt but ill probably get in trouble for wearing it in gym so i dont know what to do please help me. please answer the question and dont give some cocky remark.
please

2007-02-27 14:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by Batman 2

About two weeks ago, I got hit on my right cheek with a baseball, a HUGE lump grew on my face, protruding about an inch. The lump went away quickly and the next day I had some brusing and swelling on my face. About a week later, the discoloration is going away (my face is sort of yellow), the swelling has gone down and my face looks normal. HOWEVER, where that lump grew originally, I still felt the lump and it moved a bit, but doesn't really hurt. It's not really noticeable, but when I touch it, there is a bump. I don't think I fractured any bone...Well, it's been almost 2 weeks now, and the pain has subsided and the bruisy color has mostly faded. EXCEPT for this lump. The lump feels smaller...but it's really hard (like a bone) and it doesn't really hurt. Can my bone be displaced on my face? If not, is this normal for a bruise?

2007-02-27 14:25:56 · 6 answers · asked by Curious 1

how do you get ride of pain in your lower back and i need help on this one i have been in a car addient and it was not fun at all and i need a bit of help nice commanments please

2007-02-27 14:14:35 · 8 answers · asked by betsywilcox_40371 2

how do you get ride of pain in your lower back and i need help on this one i have been in a car addient and it was not fun at all and i need a bit of help nice commanments please

2007-02-27 14:13:57 · 1 answers · asked by betsywilcox_40371 2