Injuries - September 2007

I've had problems with my achilles tendon since about April last year. I've been giving it breaks where I'm not doing ANYTHING whatsoever, but when I go back to walking a whole lot or dancing (I do ballet, pointe, and tap) it starts bugging me a whole lot.
I went to my regular doctor in May when it first started hurting (I still don't know what caused it to flare up), and he said that I'd have to go to a sports medicine doctor who specialized in foot injuries since resting it hasn't helped.
I've cut back on my dancing (I still go twice a week like I always have, I'm just not doing all the stuff that causes it to hurt the most), and have wrapped my ankle in an ACE bandage when I'm dancing, and iced it down when I get home, but it still hurts just as much.
Is there a chance that I'll have to stop dancing for a long time (like more than a few weeks?) Or that I'll get put oncrutches or anthing? I realy don't want to give up dancing since it's the only exercise I get.

2007-09-30 17:34:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-30 15:44:14 · 3 answers · asked by xx 2

I was in a car wreck in 2002 and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Everything works but I can't walk or talk plainly, and it hurts really badly to raise my right arm above my head. I've tried everything even getting in our pool daily. Nothing works. Any ideas?

2007-09-30 15:10:14 · 1 answers · asked by aupookie03 2

well, i play soccer for my high school..and ever since 3 weeks ago, my right ankle has been hurting A LOT....ive been kicked on my bone toward the inside of my ankle..so i have a bruise there...i havent rolled on it or anything..but it still hurts...its been kicked there about 5 times..ive iced it and recently put an ankle brace (the kind that slips on)....what are the symptoms for an ankle sprain? i dont think i sprained it...but i dont know what i did to it...any help will be appreciated..thanks =]

2007-09-30 12:59:24 · 4 answers · asked by lorie<3 1

I broke my leg at football like 3 weeks ago. Me and my friends usually like to walk around my town (to taco bell, everyone's house etc.) Since i broke i have not tried walking far. Is it a good idea to try this, or should i wait longer. (Its like 2-4 blocks.)

2007-09-30 12:35:58 · 3 answers · asked by Evan 2

My husband broke a bone in his foot and is in a cast. Would it be helpful for him to take a calcium supplement to help the bone heal better/faster?

2007-09-30 12:29:59 · 10 answers · asked by rachely1 3

When I stand up I get dizzy and black out abit. It used to happen often but not anymore, though I would like to know why it had happened.

2007-09-30 12:21:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Don't ask, it's a really long story...but it's a serious question.

2007-09-30 11:24:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok well i just started gettin my cold sore yesterday late at night and i was wondering if there is anything i can put on it so it can go away as quick as possible its very uncomfortable having 1 right in the middle of my lip so any suggestions

2007-09-30 10:35:27 · 6 answers · asked by v 2

im getting my addnoids taken out and getting tubes in my ears. will that help me loose weight??

2007-09-30 10:18:00 · 3 answers · asked by A poetic disaster** 2

I also have a burning sensation.Im worried should i be?

2007-09-30 09:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1

Do you know what they are called and where to get them?

2007-09-30 09:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

how long would a fractured hand be in a cast if any

2007-09-30 09:10:17 · 4 answers · asked by cody r 1

Earlier today i got a splinter on my finger (next to pinky on the right...if that helps). the splinter is between my finger nail and my skin on the finger. I can't get it out! It hurts.

2007-09-30 08:56:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I broke my right wrist and forearm about a week ago playing football. It is a double fracture, had to go through surgery and the doctor gave me a full arm cast to wear for 2-3 months. Before the break, I lifted constantly and was making big improvements. Now, once i get my cast off, I know my right arm will be extremely weak and ill have a long ways to go before i can get back to my former self. I guess I have a few questions. 1. Should I just lift my left arm for the moment with light weights and catch up with my right arm later? 2. If i was maxing 215 before how much do you think my max would fall after 3 months and how long it would take to get the 215 back? 3. What is the best way to build up the muscles in my right hand to start lifting again?

2007-09-30 06:23:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok well my friend just like stuck a pen in me on accident and it is all black, it broke the skin and its like a tiny bump now and it kinda hurts. am i going to die from that?!?! it was like 10 minutes or ago or so is that bad>?

2007-09-29 18:35:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-29 16:09:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I shattered my fibula, broke a chunk out of the tiba AND a hairline fracture, spread the mortis(?) joint and damaged the ligaments, nerves, etc. I fought with my insurance for 2 weeks to get to see a doctor (seriously!) and after surgery requiring screws (3) and plates (3) 7 months later I still can't walk a lot, have severe swelling, pain and a very bad limp. I have to use a cane to walk too. I had LIMITED physical therapy thanks to same insurance. I'm nearly 50 but the doctor was impressed at how fast the shattered fibula is fusing back together. The fractures were in three places there, vertial and multiple fragments. How long before I can walk normal again? I have a 'friend' that is ashamed of me and tells me I slow him down, I'm not healing fast enough and says I'm a big baby. I dragged myself up a flight of stairs, into my house and called EMS after hopping to the phone. I haven't cried about this once. I took care of myself 2 weeks after surgery and continue to. So how long?

2007-09-29 12:54:03 · 4 answers · asked by Veronica W 1

2007-09-29 06:48:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

im trying to get more in shape for basketball season, so i do jumping jacks, and pushups...
but when i jump i keep hearing a crack comming from my ankle and when i do pushups i hear cracks comming from my ellbow. MY parents told me i have a flexible joint but is it harmful to keeping doing these exercises, what can i do to make the cracks go away, does any 1 know why are my ankle and elbow is cracking. It is my right ankle and my right elbow. Im not the only one who hears the cracks if thats what u guys are thinking lol, these cracks are like cracking your knuckles but louder plz help me. Keep in mind that im only 14 years old.

2007-09-29 05:20:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my scalp is bandaged but my face is left open. Is there way to clean the skin on my face?

2007-09-29 04:45:03 · 6 answers · asked by Chachee 4

had foot surgery and need a wheelchair for 3 weeks. where can i rent one? I live in Reno. Yeah I should have ask my Dr. but didn't see him after surgery and it is Saturday.

2007-09-29 03:01:44 · 5 answers · asked by TillieDillie 3

yea this was a long time ago..back in freshman year of highschool i was walking off the football field from practice when a scrimmage next to me go out of control and two ppl ran off the feild. they were both HUGE. one hit me head on and the other hit me from behind. i did something to my knee but it was the worst pain in my life. all the trainer said was put ice on it and i never went to the doctor. few days it hurt than went away. but every winter it had gotten sore and stiff. and i started weightlifting on my lower body and now my knee is killing me. its 6 years later. did i stretch a muscle or what? thanks! ya..i know its late to be asking this haha.

2007-09-28 20:02:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am swimming at a pool without warming up before swimming. Coz I'm a beginner swimmer, i am excited. I challenges my friends to compete swimming back and forth many times. Suddenly, i scream as my right calf muscle stiffen and very painful. The pool guard lifts her immediately from the pool then stretches my right cramped calf muscle...

Tell me, what is this disease?

the longer, the better.

thnx

2007-09-28 19:51:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

and i haven't had any problems with it for about 6 months, but last night it started throbbing. i know there's not really a whole lot that can be done for a broken toe, but what can i do to stop the throbbing? is it better to use hot or cold, i can never remember? Thanks.

cheers,
Shauna!

2007-09-28 19:10:33 · 2 answers · asked by Shauna Kasey 4

Have a bout with runner's knee, I think. That or tendinitis. Either way, I want to keep up with my aerobic activities and continue cycling. Will cycling aggravate the injury? I ask this because the slight rubbing sound when I bend the knee sounds like something is grinding. I don't want to ground down what is in there by repetative motion.

2007-09-28 18:35:56 · 2 answers · asked by Michael G 1

I don't have health insurance and I have a damaged siatic nerve (nerve that is in the lower back and extends down the legs) that causes me severe pain to walk. I was wondering around how much would a visit/treatment cost?

Any information you can give go for it.

2007-09-28 16:24:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok so this girl that I work with is going into surgery after work today. She stated “that they are running a lot of test…. And I may need my kidney out. But I will be back to work on Monday no matter what.” First of all having your kidney out is something kind of major is it not?? So it is possible to get a kidney taken out on Friday and be well enough to be back to work on Monday??? I know this is a really stupid question but someone had the nerve to tell me at work… Now I want to know the truth!!

2007-09-28 14:47:49 · 9 answers · asked by brittv83 2

I have an abusive bf ( I am seeing a dv advocate)and he got mad at me at like three in the morning a few days ago. He turned off the light so it was dark and bum rushed me to the ground and choked me. I couldn't breath and i blanked out for a sec. He then let go and for a couple hours he slapped me around and pulled my hair.
My problem is that my neck hurts really really bad and I have a sore throat. And when I eat or open my mouth my jaw line hurts and my ear hurts horribly. I do not see any brusies. Do you think he did any major damage to me? He has hit and choked me before but I usually recover after a day without any pain. I'ma little worried.

2007-09-28 12:47:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 12:25:00 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous