General Health Care - December 2007

I got in an accident two days ago, i'm fine just had a concussion and have to be checked by a spinal doctor tomorrow, so until then i am wearing a neck brace, just to be safe. i am having trouble sleeping with the brace on and i woke up feeling really nauseated. Do you think it's just coincidental?

2007-12-20 15:52:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

about 3 months ago i was given a perscription for tylenol 3 but i never used it because my strep throat and pain had gon the next day and didnt need it at all. well i still have it. i have really really horrible migranes and headaches. whats the difference between a migrane and a headache?? and can you take tylenol #3 for a migrane and/or headache?? which one? or both?

2007-12-20 15:18:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

What can I expect at my first Pain Management appt? It is actually called pain medicine(that's the name of the clinic). I have a bulging disk at L-4 L-5 and it hurts constantly! I am currently on Lortab 10 mg, 2 per day...I do need more per day because I sit at a desk at work all day and it only makes it worse. I'm afraid to ask at my first appointment because I don't want to be labeled as a seeker. I think 4 per day would do me GREAT justice, as that was the amount I was on prior to moving and changing docs. What do they normally do at your first appointment? Is an epidural something they do for first timers? I'm awfully scared of needles....I would love to try anything else but an epidural. Any suggestions and please tell me what to expect. Thanks

2007-12-20 14:53:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-20 14:28:13 · 12 answers · asked by Cool M 1 in Injuries

2007-12-20 13:53:26 · 3 answers · asked by Jenna 1 in Pain & Pain Management

an upset stomach, I haven't eaten anything at all. what can be causing it, and how can I stop it!!

2007-12-20 13:34:51 · 3 answers · asked by David C 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I was diagnosed with arthritis at 24. The doctor never even told me what kind, so I assume it's osteoarthritis (both hips and knees). When I started having symptoms at age 19, I was anything but overweight. I've no idea why I got it at such a young age. It has gotten worse in the recent past-almost unbearable at times. Heating pads don't help much, and I only have a shower-no tub. I used to exercise regularly, but lately, I haven't had the time. When I don't exercise, the pain gets severe. There are times, at night, when I literally cannot move without screaming. I'm wondering what over-the-counter meds really work best when it gets like that. I don't want to take both analgesics and NSAIDs at the same time, but I have. My dr. gave me Ultracet as well, but a limited amount, and no refills. I'm getting back into the exercise routine, but until I build some muscle around those joints again, I want to know others' experiences with otc pain pills. I also take Osteo Biflex regularly.

2007-12-20 13:25:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I'm not very sure if they are injured. It just happened overnight. Yesterday night I suddenly felt unusual tension around my neck when I was singing, and I stopped immediately. Two hour later I felt odd in my throat. It felt like "sore throat" when you got cold. This morning after I got up, it doesn't hurt if I don't talk, but when I coughed I realised that it could be serious.
Is it very serious or I just some rest? If so, about how long will it take to recover? Do I need to see the doctor now?

2007-12-20 13:12:44 · 10 answers · asked by Vito Cr 2 in Injuries

What is a heel spur? What are the symptoms of it?

2007-12-20 13:00:53 · 0 answers · asked by petelee 2 in Other - General Health Care

Yeah. help?
I also feel like I'm going to be seriously sick.

2007-12-20 12:54:24 · 7 answers · asked by [Skye] 1 in Pain & Pain Management

It really happens once in a while (rarely) whether I am standing up or laying down (working out), doing administrative work or stress out, I see stars for few second. It doesnt make me dizzy but it feels little scary or weird. i experienced it like few times.. really rarely. I dont smoke, drink or do drugs. What can I do? what causes it?

2007-12-20 12:30:53 · 3 answers · asked by rondorondo 1 in Other - General Health Care

Okay, has anyone ever had a headache or migraine that was just pressure and no pain. Had brain surgery in Apr 07 to remove a cyst and never experienced one like this. I was in the hospital for 11 hours last night and all the tests they ran came back normal.

Started out as crushing pressure in head (felt like my head was in a vice and it felt like it was pushing down on my eyes). Once the pressure eased, it turned into a really bad headache. Once it was a headache, I felt hungover, extremely tired, extremities weak, and eyes very sensitive to bright lights.

2007-12-20 12:29:54 · 12 answers · asked by SnakeCharmer 2 in Pain & Pain Management

become used to it and learn how to function on little sleep? Right now I function at 75% mode and that makes things difficult.

2007-12-20 12:21:59 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

i keep getting a sudden feeling like im falling when im standing up straight and occasionally when im walking, i suddenly feel all spinny and drunk...i think it might be an inner ear infection? also, my hearing hasnt been too gr8 recently(i notice myself saying,'what?' quite a lot) ...

2007-12-20 11:30:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

Me - 16, female, healthy person
I have a lump on the back of my right hand/wrist which my mum says is a ganglion cyst.
It's about the size of a marble ... not painful unless pressure is applied .... not attatched to the skin.
If it is a ganglion do I need to see anyone...if its not what else could it be?
Thanks x

2007-12-20 11:08:08 · 16 answers · asked by welsh_chick_91 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have been having alot of problems with my back lately. And my doctor is pretty sure I have sciatica. Now today my spine has started to tingle alot and its kinda scaring me. And my back is getting a little numb. Any have some input for me? Like whats going on? What should I do?

2007-12-20 10:28:46 · 2 answers · asked by Private 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I accidentally cut my finger this morning and I covered it up with a band aid. It was about 9:00 AM. I have been changing band aids all day and it hasn't stopped. Its not a straight cut, its sorta curved and it peeled back a good section of skin. The cut is on my index finger near the cuticle bed (or whatever its called - near my finger nail). Band aids aren't stopping it. Its slowly healing but still bleeding. I see blood through my band aid.

2007-12-20 10:28:07 · 6 answers · asked by minicruzer911 3 in First Aid

i sometimes i get this sudden sharp pain inside my head..it only lasts like two seconds...it happens suddenly and doesnt have a pattern....it;s not a headache....could it be associated with my sinuses? even though i dont get it when i have sinuses pain...

2007-12-20 10:21:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

there is a white thing coming out does it meen its drainging ive had the stie unfrotanatly for about 2 day and put warm compresses on it and now this white dot is coming out does that meen it is draining??

2007-12-20 10:19:04 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-20 10:12:53 · 1 answers · asked by Answers 12345 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I had an injection in my elbow yesterday (this is the second one) and i was in agony!! it is so painfull. But what i dont understand, is that my first one wasn't too bad!
Does anyone know if i can take any pain relief for it?
and has anyone experienced this?

2007-12-20 10:06:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

My foot makes cracking noises all the time and it is accompanied with pain? The cracking and pain comes from the middle part of the bottom of my foot. I would have seen an orthopedic doctor earlier (it has been 9 months now) but I had some 3 surgeries to fix a life threatening disease and have not had the time as of yet. I will be seeing a doctor soon but do any of you have an idea of what this could be?

2007-12-20 10:04:48 · 1 answers · asked by indulekha 2 in Pain & Pain Management

My friend has been on Ultram 50mg every 3-4 hours for chronic back pain. His doctor has now cut off his supply cold-turkey. He is having terrible withdrawal symptoms; is there any way to decrease his symptoms without putting him on yet another medication?

2007-12-20 09:53:44 · 19 answers · asked by rock n roll chick 3 in Pain & Pain Management

When you develop a halo migraine (which I was diagnosed with having on Sunday by and ER doctor) should you go back to the ER? I'm wondering if it ever happens again what I should do. I was the 'rare instance' where there was weakness or language and speech problems (my entire right side was numb and I slurred near incoherently). Do I go back to an ER or take extra Topamax they gave me as a daily preventative?

2007-12-20 09:35:22 · 6 answers · asked by Jen-Jen 6 in Pain & Pain Management

When I went to the doctor about my lower back pain this is what the doc said is wrong with it. I can't find much information about what it is and how to treat it. My doctor wanted me to go to a physical therapist but I don't have insurance so it would cost to much for me go to one. I need to know if there is any exercises that I can do on my own to help relieve the pain? Thanks.

2007-12-20 09:05:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

We won the contest! But everyone I tell just says some light answer and moves on. My job is really nice I just don't think I am getting the message across. What am I doing wrong?

2007-12-20 08:23:34 · 6 answers · asked by HALLALJPAA 4 in Injuries

this started last week when my period began the next day im 17 i weght 161 im 5'6 im not fat, im thick i eat good food and sometimes i crave for junk food but after i eat that stuff i workout by putting on a video workout plan, for 30 minutes now im starting to do that. Next year my goal is to lose 35 pounds on my stomach, but leave my butt and breast just the way it is now and hips. Im light skin black and i never experience that before in my life my mom gets headaches my sister gets headaches i don't know if its heditary, but like i was dancing last tuesday to MTV music "Umbrella" song and next thing you know my vessels in my brain started to like move but i wasn't shaking it wasn't seizures it came back and stop like that and then my eye started to hurt i took excedrin it didn't work. I was like what is going on God Help me!! first time it ever happen and then i took tylenol yesterday and it move in my right side of my brain what's going on im young!! migraines?? any pills?

2007-12-20 07:20:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-20 06:17:57 · 17 answers · asked by jelaelizabeth 1 in Other - General Health Care

I heard oxycotine isent as damaging in the long run

2007-12-20 06:16:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2007-12-20 05:50:24 · 17 answers · asked by annette o 2 in First Aid