Other - General Health Care - October 2007

I have an abscess on my inner thigh. It 'popped' last Friday, and has been draining fluid since. I am on antibiotics, and have been keeping it clean.

Would doing physical excercise cause me any problems? Even if I keep the area tightly gaused?

Two weeks ago I began doing more cardio, which irritated the abscess. But now that it's burst and mostly drained, should I be okay to resume exercise?

2007-10-18 12:30:02 · 1 answers · asked by David V 6

OK, this is kinda gross, but a serious question. Sometimes I get these little things in my mucus, like when I hock up stuff. They're small, about the size of a small pebble (maybe 1/3 the size of a tic-tac), and not much color, a bit yellowish. They're kinda bumpy looking, and soft. If I put it on my finger, I can smell it. But if I break it apart/mash it in my fingers, oh my god, it reeks horribly like a bathroom or outhouse type of smell, kind of smells like butt or dirty socks. I have no idea what these are and I get them randomly, not just when sick or something like that. What the hell are these smelly nuggets? Some kind of lymphatic waste?

2007-10-18 10:13:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I normally wear contact lenses all of the time and have done so for several years. However, I keep a pair of glasses in case of emergencies because I hate them. Yesterday, my left eye became irritated and I was forced to remove my contact lenses. Today I had to wear my pair of glasses to work and have noticed that they make my forehead hurt terribly! Also, the back of my head hurts especially when I look down. Why? Is there anything I can do to make the pain go away? Like I said, I hate glasses and I can't wait for my eye irritaiton to go away so I can wear my contact lenses.

2007-10-18 07:57:07 · 8 answers · asked by n_garcia83 2

I enjoy cleansing weekly with an enema, sometimes water, sometimes soap, sometimes coffee mixtures. I have enjoyed the feeling of being that cleaned out. Anyone else? I'm on IM chris1971_99 all the time.

2007-10-18 05:39:24 · 4 answers · asked by chris1971_99 1

I don't have diabetes (been tested for it). I don't wear tight socks or pants or anything that could cut off circulation. I went to a concert last night and I was just sitting normally in my chair and I noticed that as the night progressed, my feet kept getting colder and more numb. Then when the concert was over and I got up to walk to my car, they were fine.

Any ideas?

2007-10-18 02:25:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been having this problem for the last 2 days, Yesterday, it took me till 4:45 AM to fall asleep. I have tried watching tv and lying in bed with my eyes closed. Nothing has seemed to help and I just seem to lye hopeless. I have to wake up at 7:30 AM and I haven't gotten any sleep yet. I tried warm milk and there is no success. IS it dangerous if I lose a night's sleep (yesterday I slept 6 hours). Thanks

2007-10-17 20:36:50 · 5 answers · asked by Jay 3

I don't have any health insurance so I really don't want to go to a doctor if it's something that will heal up on it's own.

I've had it yesterday and today, the first night was a little uncomfortable with sharp pains deep in my ear, it woke me up a few times. I've been taking ibroprufen every 8 hours. It hurts but not extremely bad or anything.... How long should I wait before going to see a doctor?

I read that it can usually heal itself and today I feel a little better. I'm just not sure what to do.

2007-10-17 19:59:34 · 11 answers · asked by psycho_suzy2003 1

I should almost not call them dreams. What happens in these "dreams" is, I am laying in bed with my jaw CLENCHED and I can't do anything to spread my teeth appart. I use my hands, and every ounce of will power to open my jaw, but it just hurts. At the same time my teeth are so clenched that it causes great pain (lose/lose). I'm in my own body, aware enough to hate the pain, realize it hurts, but not enough to WAKE UP. They last for a while, so does the pain, and I just plain don't want to sleep incase it happens again. I seem to have these dreams randomly, in no specific pattern. I havn't eaten anything out of the ordinary any of the more recent times this has happened. I am currently taking no medication. If anyone has any insight they might be able to offer, please PLEASE help as I used to LOVE my sleep. Thanks again.

2007-10-17 19:35:24 · 3 answers · asked by Kmee 1

My sleeping patterns have been so erratic the last few years. We got a new mattress and I seem to be more comfortable now, but once in a while I wake up coughing (coughing hard by the time I realize I am even awake) and sometimes even throwing up a little bit , it reaching my throat. It seems as though the throwing up thing only happens when I eat later at night(but why?) but the coughing happens more frequently. Is it possible that I am coughing because of some serious sleeping disorder? My husband does say I sleep with my mouth open and sometimes it sounds like I am "choking on my tongue" Should I have this professionally checked or seeing as this only happens once in while, am I OK?

2007-10-17 17:49:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

beside yahoo? I am tired but I can't sleep.

2007-10-17 17:07:07 · 12 answers · asked by sweetbeesma 5

It's currently 11:48 PM, I've got school tomorrow morning, however right now I don't feel like sleeping. Ever stayed up all night when you knew you had school or work the next day ?

Cheers

Jordan

2007-10-17 15:48:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it gross if i masturbate using the faucet of the bath tub??? it works but i feel wrong about it when im done. and i cant get enough of it....is that normal?

2007-10-17 14:45:59 · 8 answers · asked by miss curious 1

I am going to go on Zyban to quit smoking. I'm pumping myself up to do this as it is so unhealthy and expensive. I don't want to fail, I want to quit this time. Does anybody have any tips that worked for them. Also, how long after you quit did you still crave cigarettes?

2007-10-17 13:57:57 · 4 answers · asked by hungryeyes001 4

Hello All,

I'm a teacher who is currently on the staff-wide 3 month *probation* period, meaning that my health benefits don't kick in until I have been employed for 90 days.

Now, during this time, I've had a few colds, but I am a little more worried about the way I'm feeling now. Currently I have a slight fever, my skin hurts (hard to describe in words, but basically, I'm just very achy to the touch), my throat is sore and red, painful headache, and I have a very stiff and swollen neck (lymph nodes, perhaps).

I am wondered if this could be something more serious than a common cold. Thoughts?

Also, I live in Northern California (Santa Cruz) and would like to know if anyone had any ideas how much a doctor's visit and possible perscription would cost me, considering that I currently am uninsured for the next two weeks.

Thanks!!

2007-10-17 13:15:55 · 3 answers · asked by Izzie 2

i get the shots every tuesday, and thursday. i have been getting them since i moved 2 florida 4 months ago. i used 2 take the iron pills. can that have somethng 2 do w/it?

2007-10-17 12:24:14 · 2 answers · asked by talia a 1

i have eye floaters in my eyes. I've been to the optometrist but she tells me its from stress, reading a lot. I don't read and i don't think i stress a lot. What else can cause eye floaters?

It's annoying and i think i have them in both eyes. my right eye just not that bad (at least not yet). any advice/suggestion

2007-10-17 11:49:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

drinking alcohol or smoking which and why?

2007-10-17 08:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by @NGEL B@BY 7

For how many days/weeks do they continue to grow?

2007-10-17 07:01:05 · 6 answers · asked by chaos_agent_sd 2

If you suspect you have a serious illness such as cancer, but do not have any real emergency symptoms, can a hospital refuse to treat you if you don't have health insurance? Or would they just bill you?

2007-10-17 00:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by the grand super C 4

I have had an earache that comes and goes and a swelling behind my ear that comes and goes too! My jaw feels tight and i was wondering if anyone has had a simular thing? If not, please don't answer

2007-10-16 22:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Heidi. 3

2007-10-16 21:02:00 · 6 answers · asked by Larry The Don ® 3

I'm having a great deal of trouble sleeping in the last few weeks, with the exception of last week when I stayed with my boyfriend. Now I can't fall alseep until first light, please some one give me some advice, I have been extremely ill, my body needs to rest. I need a trick to fall asleep and stay asleep.

2007-10-16 20:57:14 · 8 answers · asked by sexyredheadedtiger 2

Say for example your having a seizure?

2007-10-16 19:53:38 · 14 answers · asked by gus_zalenski 5

2007-10-16 18:28:08 · 2 answers · asked by Big_R 2

I applied for a job today and one of the forms was a consent to a drug test. It said that if any drugs were found it would keep me from being hired. I've had both morphine and codeine (Tylenol 3) recently. The morphine was at the hospital about two months ago (3 separate doses). The Tylenol 3 was doctor prescribed upon my release and was last taken a couple of weeks ago. Will these show up on a u/a and will they keep me from getting hired? Should I say something to the person at the clinic before taking the test?

2007-10-16 17:57:43 · 8 answers · asked by nirvanagyrl2005 2

what do they do? which colleges offer an ultrasound technologist program in Illinois? is an ultrasound technologist the same thing as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer? am i supposed to get a certificate? im interested in the type of job that specializes in looking at the baby in pregnant woman to see how its doing and stuff:)

2007-10-16 17:24:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife's neurologist no longer practices due to illness, and her practice has been sold. Any ideas as to where we can get her medical records?? I have no idea where to start.
The same holds true for an MRI she had a few years ago. She had the MRI at one of those clinics but the place is now closed. Where might I find the report??

2007-10-16 16:26:12 · 3 answers · asked by vamedic4 5

I saw a halloween prop today that only had one floating rib and I would like to know if this was accurate

2007-10-16 15:01:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Serious replies only please. I've been smoking pot for years, but can't afford it alot of times. I love the feeling it gives me, and often helps with the aggrivations of driving in annoying traffic situations. As opposed to getting angry (road rage), I can take a couple of puffs and I drive just fine, but I can let the aggrivations just roll off. Is there anything comparable that is legal?

2007-10-16 14:13:28 · 5 answers · asked by Johnny G 2

When I lived in Michigan, you could smell the chemicals before you could take a sip, though it was pretty clear, when you looked at it in a tall glass.

Worst I've seen and tasted was in San Franciso, when you held it up in a tall plain glass, there was all kinds of detris (particlates) floating in the water & it tasted like swimming pool water {bleh!!},...

Every time I move into a new place, I realize that I forgot to take the last water filter system I installed in my old place.
So I have to get a new filter system for my new place.

2007-10-16 13:10:45 · 5 answers · asked by somber_pieces 6