General Health Care - December 2007

I sprained my ankle over 5 weeks ago. I was running and turned on it. The pain was excruciating, but didn't last long, so I continued my run pretty much immediately. After my exercise I'd completely forgotten about my ankle, but when I looked down at it I saw it was VERY swollen. Over the next couple of day I rested it and iced it. It hurt a little when I walked but not too bad. Five weeks later I have no pain whatsoever in my ankle, but it is still just as swollen as when I first hurt it. Could it be because I'm not eating enough protein??? Will it go back down to 'normal' size?

2007-12-11 08:51:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

For a day now! I didn't hit it, what can it be? I am only 15.

2007-12-11 08:44:10 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

hey.
i was just wondering if u had any idea wut this was.
i slammed my little finger with a wieght machine, about 15 pounds
The middle knuckle was bruised and my finger was really swollen but i could still bend it so it was okay and it only hurt when i bent it.
but now its been a month and the middle knuckle still has like a swelled/fatty thing on it and is 4 milimeters bigger than the other pinky middle knuckle.

and also when i feel the knuckle i feel this hard little knot in it and it moves around. if i touch it at the wrond angle it hurts like h*** for like 5 minuits. and it still has a pink coloring/bruise to it but i dont know if its just
scar tissue or a bruise or what? so do you have any idea because its kinda freaky. what should i do?

2007-12-11 08:14:40 · 13 answers · asked by Roar. 3 in Injuries

what do u do to manage it ? have u tried capsaicin cream ? taking carbamazepine orally and still feeling pain and sensations..

2007-12-11 08:14:04 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Cut and bleed

Cut and bleed
To see my own blood is what I need
With one cut on my wrist, cut on my vein
I get temporary relief of my pain

Sometimes i need to see the blood trickle down my arm
The cuts help me escape all the harm
They make the pain and tears subside
I sometimes think of the beautiful word: Suicide

My razor blade, my friend
You always help me mend
When I feel all my world has shifted
You help the pain, sorrow, and guilt be lifted

With just one cut across my wrists
I feel myself finally begin to drift
So easy a solution to stop my eternal sorrow
I dont want to see the day of tommorow

I cut and cut with greed
To let the pain bleed out is what I need
Secretly, I pray for the courage to press it deep in my veins
So, I can once and for all permanently end my pain

2007-12-11 08:09:26 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I was in a car accident about 5 months ago. A truck ran a red light and T-boned my car at about 35 mph. I suffered whiplash, missed work, couldn't do what I was planning on doing for vacation later on that same week. I have about $5800 in medical bills and another 1000 in lost wages. The insurance company wants to give me 2000 on top of my medical bills. It seems kind of low. I was expecting more like 8 grand on top since I was told I'm entitled to 3 times the amount. I have read up on how insurance companies want to save a buck and I'm not trying to rip them off, but I do expect to get compensated for the pain and suffering I went through as well as missing time from work and a wasted vacation. I'm trying to only use a lawyer as a last resort. Any suggestions on how much I should get?

2007-12-11 07:59:57 · 3 answers · asked by superhotdude8889 3 in Injuries

i havent been getting much sleep recently because ive got too many things buzzing around in my mind all at once, ive tried tablets, paracetamol, just lying there, trying to clear my head and listen to the quiet in my room but nothing. is there any possible way i can switch my brain off just for 5 minutes just so i can get some sleep? or a method of emptying my head of all thoughts?- im tired and so ratty, im launching verbal attacks on everyone i meet and my moods are atrocious!
id prefer a herbal method or a psycological method as i have a bad reaction to many tablets- for example not being able to sleep!!
thanks

2007-12-11 07:42:32 · 12 answers · asked by paul simon 4 in Other - General Health Care

2007-12-11 07:36:01 · 4 answers · asked by taylax90 2 in First Aid

Asking for my boss. Please reply if you have had either of these procedures. wondering about post-surgery physical thearapy, healing time, uses, limits? are you satisfied with results? we work in a Deli, so hand movement capabilities are a nessessity.

2007-12-11 07:32:23 · 1 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pain & Pain Management

Problem...3 days ago I had a wild day/night....I took 2 30 mg adderalls at about 10 in the morning, then smoked a blunt at night along with a little bit of drinking. That night I got about 3 hours of sleep, the next I got about 6-7, and I just got 10 hours last night. For some reason, I still don't feel sober, and I'm getting really worried that something is wrong with me. Is it the pills and the time release on them? I got the pills from a good friend with ADD so it's not like they were laced or anything lol. Any suggestions guys? My head is light and I can't really focus on **** too well. PLEASE HELP!

2007-12-11 07:22:53 · 2 answers · asked by LuvULongTyme 1 in Other - General Health Care

How do you get rid of shin splints?

2007-12-11 07:17:56 · 1 answers · asked by Sam 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I think I Might have gallstones. This pain has been on and off now for about 12 months. It lasts for anything from 30mins to 3 hours. I cant say anything specifically sets it off but I had baked potato with cheese and chilli yesterday and chinese curry today which both seemed to have agrivated it.
Can anyone relate to this? Does anyone know any home remedies such as the olive oil/lemon mixture? Has anyone tried it? I know I should visit the doctor but I want to try myself first

2007-12-11 07:10:59 · 1 answers · asked by Foxy Chick 3 in Other - General Health Care

i did not try eye drops because the pharmacist said it wouldnt help cos thats for the eyes, it wont help the whites in my eyes.please help

2007-12-11 06:41:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

for the last 2 days i have had constipation and now today all of a sudden extremely severe lower back pain,i can barely move.i came over feeling sick all of a sudden too but i have not yet been sick,and i have a fever..is this anything to worry about?

2007-12-11 06:40:26 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

When I sit for too long( 15+ minutes ) my left knee starts to hurt and over time it gets more and more sore. When I stand up and walk it hurts for a few more minutes then the pain eventually goes away. It's been like this for over a year...

2007-12-11 06:38:05 · 3 answers · asked by Meach 2 in Pain & Pain Management

She would go home and sleep until 8, wake up and then go back to sleep until she got up for school which she tells me she gets up for at 5:30 (our school starts @ 7:30)
This was in October for about a week It stopped and two weeks ago it started up again for two days monday and tuesday. Then on Thursday we were walking home & she started stumbling and when I asked her if she was ok she said " I can't feel my body" after we walked for a block she said that now she just couldn't feel her legs. Last week in Algebra on friday we were taking notes and her hand froze. It was like it was paralyzed and stiff and cold (but her hands are always cold) We pulled her fingers apart (she was holding a pencil and thats the position they froze in) and then her hand was alright. Since she plays violin i asked her if something was wrong with her bow (it was her bow hand that got stiff) and she said no. Im worried about her she hasn't told anyone but me not even her parents & I'd like to know wats wrong

2007-12-11 06:18:11 · 3 answers · asked by andii 2 in Injuries

Does wrist movement ever feel the same after the heeling process is complete?? If you have any information on this I would greatly appreciate it, my mom is having surgery in a few days and she's pretty freaked about the whole thing. They will be inserting a permanent plate/screws into her wrist. Her arm is in a half cast right now, and at this time she is wondering what to expect afterwards [IE: 6months/1year/5years/etc] My poor mom :(

I feel so bad for her

2007-12-11 06:09:47 · 7 answers · asked by ★ Vaginal Discount ★ 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Did it help with your pain? What are side affects

2007-12-11 06:07:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I had a tooth ache that seemed to go away. Later that week during the night my muscles started to ache really bad. They feel better but are still feeling stiff and achy. Any ideas on what could be the problem? I mainly hurt in my shoulders, neck and back but my hips are also achy as well. Feels like I could have over done excersizing but I have not exercised.

2007-12-11 05:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by phoffmanlover 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have apotemnophilia meaning i want a perfectly good limb taken off to feel more myself, and please if u dont have an answer then dont say anything.

2007-12-11 05:58:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

the headache. whats that all about? its hurting in like my left temple and a little bit on my right. it hurts when i move my head. im 13 and i stayed home cuz it hurt and headaches and school dont mix. it FEELS like my brain is rattleing around in my head and when i was sleeping from 6:30 (time i wake up) till 10:30 (now) i had a really really realy weird dream. i have never woken up with a headache before and whenever i have headaches and i go to sleep it makes them go away. its about the opposite now. please help me! should i take some ibeprofin or something? i havent eaten this morning and i ate cow meat for like the first time in like really 5 months last night, but not a lot of it (im a vegetarian). please help!! it really hurts

2007-12-11 05:56:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

Today I woke up and had severe pain in my neck. I'm assuming it was from the way I was laying. I read that if your pillow is not supporting your head correctly in a side laying position it can strain muscles. My neck hurts so badly now! I hardly can move it and if I move it slightly the wrong way I get this extreme shooting pain from my neck down to my shoulder. Can anyone suggest something I can do to ease the pain? I do not want to see the doctor for just a strained neck, and i already took Advil, so I'd appreciate suggestions other than those. Thanks much!

2007-12-11 05:45:02 · 8 answers · asked by Alleykat 3 in Pain & Pain Management

My couch foam in cushions were very helpful when I was on it one night, so this is where I got the idea. What can help?

2007-12-11 05:09:59 · 5 answers · asked by kim 7 in Pain & Pain Management

My hands felt like they were vibrating almost up to my elbows. I felt like I was going to pass out and vomit too. Anyone know what this could be?

2007-12-11 05:08:42 · 6 answers · asked by ~♥~ *CHEEKY* ~♥~ 6 in Other - General Health Care

hi there, first off thankyou for helping me out.. Heres the thing.. I go to the gym about 4-5 times a week been doing so recently for the past two months.. I get to the gym.. strentch a bit only.. and jump straight to my workout.. weather is benching or curling.. the thing is when i do the first set of exercise say Bench i get a sharp pain in the back of my head and doesnt go away.. its horrible pain. I don't think is excessive weight that im doing because is only my body weight.. 170pounds or so. It even happens if i suddently go do pushups after not having workout at all that day. What could it be? please help. I assume is the fact that im doing sudden exercises after being rested and not having a proper warmup? Pls help is horrible. Ty

2007-12-11 05:04:34 · 1 answers · asked by Rudy 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I've had an odd pressure and tightness in my uterus for almost three days. I have also had an odd lower back pain for about two weeks. I have thrown up almost everyday for a week and haven't been eating much because the smells of everything are making me sick. I think i'm getting bronchitis and i'm not sure if it's adding on to me already feeling nasty. I have taken two pregnancy test and both have come out negative. I am under quite a bit of stress right now, me and my boyfriend just split up. I'm just trying to figure out why i'm felling this way. I don't have insurance to see a doctor, i'm just hoping that someone on here can help me.

2007-12-11 04:39:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

12 months sciatica in left leg, 7 days ago right leg effected with minor pain, 3 days ago weakness began, became progressively worse. Now, cannot lift body using right calf. No numbness or tingling, no weakness in left leg experienced. Worried about how weak muscle can become, whether permanent, and can weakness reverse? Any info greatly appreciated.

2007-12-11 03:49:00 · 3 answers · asked by dmc 1 in Injuries

I Have pretty bad knee pain my back only hurts a little but latly it has hurt. my left knee has osgood shlaters, and the right i hut once now when i touch the right knee with like a needle i cant feel the needle and both my knees hurt when i crouch or stand up and run, my back hurts latly not alot of pain but some. My Football ended in september and arthritis runs on my moms side and worst of all is im only 14 what the hell is the pain possibly about. and if it is somthing like arthrits will i play football to much longer i would like the help of sombody who knows what the hell there talking about and im not at a doctor yet because im going in like a week and i just want a idea what he willl say

2007-12-11 03:37:34 · 3 answers · asked by nfldude25 1 in Pain & Pain Management

it doesnt happen everyday its bearable but its starting to get anoying.it doesnt happen 24/7 but it seems to come one day and then goes for a few days then comes back again,is there a cream or something i can get for this?

2007-12-11 03:29:04 · 6 answers · asked by Emmarh 3 in Pain & Pain Management

pain so bad you can't even move? Does your doctor give you something strong to take?

2007-12-11 02:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa 2 in Pain & Pain Management