Injuries - August 2007

I got my belly button pierced yesterday, and i had no problem with it beforehand. i wasn't very nervous, or scared cause i have no problem with needles, as i've had plenty. I've also had my ear pierced and i was also fine.

But yesterday, after i had walked out of the piercing place, and into the shop next door to see my friends, i felt really dizzy, my vision went funny, i couldn't hear, i thought i was going to faint, i had to sit on the floor of the shop and put water on the back of my neck and hold a plastic bag as i thought i was going to throw up.

How come this happens to me?

2007-08-22 10:28:02 · 11 answers · asked by Rach81 2

i had my ears peirced 3 weeks ago, 2 on my ear lobes and one at the top. a few days after getting them done the left bottom one swelled up. went down, with some extra cleaning and was no problem. yesterday in the matter of about 2 hours my top ear peircing swelled up to twice the size as normal, throbing away and nothing i've done all day has helped!
i've tried extra cleaning solution, surgical sprit, creams, sprays, salty water but nothing seems to help, infact it's getting worse! any one got any other ideas to help with the swelling?

anything would be helpful! ideally i'd like to keep it but if it has to come out its hardly the end of the world!
thanks!

2007-08-22 10:25:05 · 31 answers · asked by evilbunnyhahaha 4

When I was probably 10 yrs old I plugged in my radio by holding the prongs together. I was shocked of course. I remember seeing myself from up high, like I was floating on the ceiling and the light was very dim.And I was watching myself holding this plug into the socket.
My father was sitting on the couch back to me. I could see myself trying to call out to him, but no noise was coming from my mouth.
Was I dead? I never thought of it this way until I met a man who has died over 6 times, and he explained every one of them to me. One time he was in a car accident, and he watched himself sitting there, waiting for the ambulance. He was pronounced dead upon the arrival, but revived in the ambulance.

2007-08-22 09:53:06 · 6 answers · asked by used2bpale 2

ive always heard that abuse gets worse the longer a person endures it, and this has proven to be somewhat true over the past few years. The reason i dont make a big deal out of it is because the intervals between each incident are so long-sometimes even a couple of years-that i usually forget how bad it was until it happens again to a worse degree. I got my first really bad black eye last week, up until now the bruises have been pretty well hidden and im wondering how long itll last? university classes start again on monday and i dont think concealer's going to do the job.

before anyone says anything, no i cant leave and no i cant report this person-hes a sibling. my parents take his side because theyre afraid he might 'get worse' ,so they turn against me instead. if i leave or call the cops i wont ever be allowed to see my siblings or family again.i dont want to worry my friends, how do i hide the bruise+make sure this doesnt happen again?

2007-08-22 09:23:53 · 21 answers · asked by asianchick311 2

I was hit from behind at 70KPH and apart from whiplash, have a disc protrusion at C6/C7. When the pain is severe in the shoulder region, I have pains in my toes similar to my right hand, as well as very tight hamstrings. This is obly when the pain in the nerve is severe.

Is this normal for the Cerivcal area of the spine to cause the leg problems? I've only had a cervical MRI and nothing lower than that.

Is it caused by cervical disc/nerve root, or do I have something that has been 'diturbed' beneath this line?

Any answers other than telling me I'm an idiot will be welcomed.

Thank you....

2007-08-22 09:11:06 · 2 answers · asked by lee h 3

I scrapped my forearm near the elbow and took off some layers of skin. My daughter cleaned the wound, sprayed with antibiotic, covered it with clean pad and wrapped it up with gauze ( ? ).Previous band aid didn't sick. After changing the wound several times in a week it still hasn't formed a scab. I told my daughter I thought I should leave it uncovered after sprayng it with spray skin. When I do it slowly starts to form a scab. My daughter says this is wrong! Says it heals better when covered. Need an answer!

2007-08-22 09:09:49 · 4 answers · asked by dante3041 1

I banged my wrist up pretty bad about 2 days ago. It's swollen and brused, as would be expected. I'm not sure if I just sprained it or if there could be a fracture or something of that nature. I'm just curious if there's anything I could do to see if there is a more serious problem than just a sprain. I just don't want to I spend 4 hrs. waiting in the emergency room if they're just going to give me extra strength asprin because it's a bad bruise.

2007-08-22 08:05:31 · 5 answers · asked by Bonzilla!! 3

The nail is only a millimeter high!! what can I do it hurts when i walk

2007-08-22 06:56:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

had a rash and swelling in my ankles for 2 weeks my doc thinks its water retention.
but i haven-t been doing any training, its very frustrating as i had worked really hard to get fit since march.

ankles getting better but need to rest them as any walking etc. puffs them up again. ps taking dirurectics now

2007-08-22 01:45:28 · 9 answers · asked by magdalena 4

is it okay to 'let it air out' I have washed it and used antibiotic ointment on it, but I was told to let it air out. I took my bandage off and it hurts.

it that . normal?
(I split my toenail. and the whole end of it looks like it is going to fall off. )

2007-08-22 01:38:55 · 12 answers · asked by Insert Name Here 1

a boy smashed and broke my finger in bascket ball. and then , when he new about it he didnt do anything not even say the word sorry!. the only thing he said is na na na na na na your such a bad bascket ball player and i am the best!
i need a revenge he always gets on my nerves!

2007-08-22 01:14:43 · 4 answers · asked by asasasas 2

My stomach hurts bad
well it started on the 1st day of highschool and its been hurting since and tomorrow will be the 3rd day.im not nervous at all.and my stomach just has been upset.and i went to the bathroom a couple mins ago and lets just say i was in there for about 8 mins.whats wrong with me am i sick?

2007-08-21 15:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I sprained my thumb a little while ago, and while the pain is almost completely gone, it feels "stiff" compared to my uninjured thumb. It's hard to explain, I think I have full or almost full ROM, but there just seems to be something restricting or slowing down my movement. Is this normal after a sprain? Is it just something that goes away with time?

2007-08-21 13:39:34 · 5 answers · asked by Lismo 1

I stubbed my toe and my nail split. It was bleeding really bad and I have an appointment in 2 hrs.

what will happen?
will I loose my nail?
how long will it hurt?
can I not exercise now?
will i get a crazy fungus infection if my feet sweat?

2007-08-21 12:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by Insert Name Here 1

2007-08-21 09:51:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I broke my nose a while ago and it's changed physically and I can't breathe at all (and it hurts to breathe through the top of my nose, the bone hurts or something). I saw the ENT a week ago or so and he said I had a deformity (cartilage). So I guess I have a deviated septum. If he does fix it, will it change the tip? Cause I think you can definitely tell...

Because I broke it I also have a bump on the top. If they break my nose and reset it, will it be smoothed down liek it was before?

And for Canadian residents, usually how long does it take to wait for this surgery? I live in Toronto and was wondering... they'll probably do it at the Hospital I'm guessing. I think insurance will fully cover it.

2007-08-21 09:43:51 · 6 answers · asked by j12 6

I strained my quad yesterday shooting a soccer ball, and I'm planning on practicing again tomorrow. What are some things that I can do in the meantime, besides icing, to make it feel better? And what can I do to help deal with the pain while playing on it?

2007-08-21 03:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by someheartsx 1

2007-08-21 02:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by beeze 4

what can i do, to make the pain go away, and not to leave a mark of somehow.....by the way, i can only use items found in my house....i tried ice, but thats it...what can i do.

2007-08-20 22:00:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

well i remeber getting hit in the nose years ago but i dint really pay any attention, i started noticing a bump on my noselike a year ago , like the bone sticking out of my nose right in the middle of my eyes...and well one of my nostrils tends to get clogged alot..
and a few people have asked me if i broke my nose while others tel me that its natural its just not perfect..and well my nose looks perfect in old photos and my dad tells me the thit will eventually fix itself..because the nose never stops changing/growing

2007-08-20 21:37:40 · 2 answers · asked by msm10 1

hi
my foot is hurting, i dont think its broken but it hurts when i streatch it and move it to the left?the part that hurts is were the leg meets the foot around that part?
there isnt alot of pain but seeing as i play football i like to be fully fit.
how long would it take to get better i have a game on wedesday (which i might miss out) and one on saturday (which i defently want to go to)?
what should i do to make it betta? excercises?

2007-08-20 09:55:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

please help me i want to break my ankle or leg dont ask why i dnt want to jump on a trampoline or of a tree or run in high heels or smash it with somthing hard please help

2007-08-20 06:48:22 · 9 answers · asked by kerryyyy 2

I always have a little bad breath so I got this bottle of green Listerine today. After I brushed my teeth just now, I rinsed my mouth following the direction shown on the bottle, i.e. 20ml for 30 seconds... the liquid gave a super burning sensation and my tongue HURT LIKE HELL... I ate a candy and I tasted less flavor... Then I searched for similar situations on Y!A... a Best Answer says "the burn you feel can actually be damaging/burning the sensitive tissue in your mouth" (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006041611157 )... is this true? If so, what do I do?

Please help, thanks!

2007-08-20 06:30:07 · 2 answers · asked by Crossroads 3

I have rolled my ankle (right ankle) twice this summer; the first time in May, I snapped a ligament (possibly two), and last night, while coming down for a rebound playing basketball, I rolled it again. It's awfully swollen, so I will be taking the proper time to heal it and rehab it. However, not one to rest on my laurels for too long, I want to know where I can find an ankle brace to use for support when I play basketball/football/hockey/golf/go to the gym/etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

2007-08-20 05:05:04 · 11 answers · asked by ryan m 2

Hi,

I badly sprained my ankle about a year ago playing football. Its still a lot more swollen than the other ankle and aches occassionally (particularly after exercise).

Am looking to get back into football this winter, but am worried about aggravating it, any advice?....has anyone else experienced the same thing?

Also, anyone know of any astro footie boots with good ankle support to minimise the chance of this happening again?

2007-08-20 03:16:46 · 8 answers · asked by star_82 1

Okay well first off, I attended two weeks of softball camp. Then I took a week off to be a counselor at a girl scout camp. Then, last week I started training again because I decided to go out for a travel team in my area. (Just for the record it was only ONE week that I took off). Monday, Wednesday, & Friday I go to the batting cages. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday I throw. I've also been running distance and/or sprints everyday. But the problem is the pain in my throwing arm. First it was my shoulder, then came the pain in my wrist (due to a grounder poping up with a terrible spin of which I had to fend off with my hand so it didnt' hit my face), and finally came the intense pain in the area around my elbow. I've been icing (with frozen beans) and heating (with a heating pad) my shoulder, elbow, and wrist. The pain in my shoulder and wrist has gone away however the pain in my wrist (though getting duller) is still there. It feels like my arm is stretching w/o me. What can I do?

2007-08-20 02:52:11 · 6 answers · asked by ♥ phillies girl♥ 3

So, my friend and I was loading a solid wood door onto the top of her jeep and it slipped and landed on my thumb (smashed it bad). It was numb for about an hour. It's swollen (double it's normal size) and it's got a decent knot and bruise on it. Doesn't hurt as long as I don't move it (although my palm and wrist are killing me!) but if I move it, it hurts pretty bad.
Think it's broken??

2007-08-19 19:06:24 · 11 answers · asked by michelle 3

2007-08-19 17:48:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a while, my heel has been hurting. Its been more sore. It fells like a muscle bruise, nothing that has to do with the bone. Everytime I run on it, it either hurts or feels sores.

I was wondering if it was serious? How could I get rid of it?

2007-08-19 16:56:33 · 3 answers · asked by bludevil260_ya 3

Hi, I'm a young man, 19 years old. I've been in sports since I was a kid. In high school I did various sports;golf, football and wrestling. Since then, I've had a lot of problems with my body. I have horrible chronic back pain. I can play video games but as soon as I stand up I can't stand straight for a while. When I run for a while, and stop I have to stretch my back so it feels better. And recently I was skateboarding, after 2 years of not doing the sport, my little brother got a skateboard and wanted to go to the skatepark. I went with, played around in the bowl and halfpipe, and even the funbox, but as soon as I did a simple ollie, still, I tweaked my hip. It hurts so much, i can't sit without it hurting, I have to sit it a akward position or my left hip will start to hurt. What did I do? Whats the cause of the problem. And how can i fix my lower back pain problem?

2007-08-19 15:56:34 · 3 answers · asked by farid s 1