Pain & Pain Management - July 2007

I am in drumline and am 5 feet tall 100 lbs. and although carrying the drum may not be the smartest thing to do i am sooooo into drumming. Anyway, during our five minuet break i try to stretch but nothing seems to get the "release" that i want it to. All the pain is in my lower back. I just want a stretch(s) that will help me so holding the drum isnt so painful. Something that will help with the overall drum carrying pain.

2007-07-19 18:39:26 · 1 answers · asked by Hannah B 1

I started taking Lyrica for sciatica and neuropathy (non-diabetic, pinched sciatic nerve) 4 days ago and so far it's not doing a thing, in fact my pain level is very near what it is when I need to go to the ER. So, how long does it generally take to start working? Thanks.

2007-07-19 18:21:08 · 4 answers · asked by dibzz d 3

A few months ago, I had an ingrown toenail and tried to treat it with Dr. Scholl's ingrown toenail medicine. It's a cream that you put on the affected area and covered with a special bandaid.

I put the cream on and went to bed. I woke up a few hours later because my toe was throbbing and hurting horribly. I immediately stopped using the cream.

My nail is fine now, so this is NOT asking for an ingrown toenail remedy. This is just to satisfy my curiosity. Does anyone know WHY this medicine would make the pain WORSE? The only active ingredient is sodium sulfide (1%) if that helps.

2007-07-19 16:56:41 · 2 answers · asked by Kristen J 4

2007-07-19 13:29:28 · 3 answers · asked by katesmom 1

2007-07-19 13:19:15 · 5 answers · asked by Chris H 1

My ribs on my right side REALLY hurt. Sometimes when i breath in too deeply i get a sharp, stabbing pain in my ribs and it makes my right shoulder ache. I think it's the muscles inbetween my 2 of my ribs that have been pulled and have gone into spasm. How long until it goes away???Btw i'm a 16 year old male.

2007-07-19 13:01:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken 6 vicodin in the last probably 12 hours (2 pills every 4 hours as prescribed by doc for degenrative disk disease in my back). I also have prescribed tramadol that I have yet to take. I have been on vicodin for several months now due to my back pain. Is it safe to take a tramadol today if I dont take anymore vicodin until tomorrow? Is it safe to take 1 or 2 vicodin in the AM and a 50mg tramadol in the PM? And yes I have called the on call doc....they have yet to call me back and my normal PCP is out of town. I just thought some of you might have some advice...experience.

2007-07-19 13:00:25 · 7 answers · asked by Taylor 1

I don't know why but occasionally I get these really painful bruises on the sole of my feet. The location is more or less the same area, on one foot is my heel, on the other is the side on the sole. Any idea what this is? I haven't done anything to cause it and I can clearly see the red patched area on my foot sole.....please help. Thanks!

2007-07-19 12:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by XY/XX 1

So I just got blood taken out for a blood test.
They took it out of my wrist and now my wrist is sore...
I have never gotten blood drawn out of my wrist before.
But when it was drawn out of the inside of the elbow.. I have been fine.
Help?

2007-07-19 12:15:50 · 2 answers · asked by Kitkat 4

2007-07-19 12:06:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 10:12:06 · 11 answers · asked by fjsghj s 1

what should i do

2007-07-19 10:05:10 · 1 answers · asked by str8 ki113r 1

I recently (3 days ago) had a colonic, yesterday I woke up with my left glands in the neck painful and swollen. Then, this morning the left side was fine, but my right gland was swollen and painful. Does this have anything to do with my colonic? Should I be concerned? I don't feel sick or anything that usually goes along with swollen glands...

2007-07-19 08:11:48 · 1 answers · asked by ouch 1

location of shot on the body
and pain factor rating please

1/10
being the least pain

2007-07-19 06:12:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my uncle has diagnosed with all the above and has been trying Advil and aspirin for his pain....any suggestions to help ....he also complain of fatigue....any treatments that someone could suggest to help him?

2007-07-19 04:16:48 · 7 answers · asked by jess 2

2007-07-19 04:04:49 · 1 answers · asked by patrick o 2

2007-07-19 04:03:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 03:42:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-19 02:34:46 · 10 answers · asked by LINDY 1

2007-07-19 02:17:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

In March of 2007 I was put on a narcotic pain medication following a surgery on my back. Now my doctors want me off the medication starting next week. I know how bad it felt when I missed one pill. Is there anything I can do to ease the pain of withdrawl or is it simply go cold turkey and deal with it?

2007-07-19 01:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by sasquatch5170 4

It makes you sick how do you get rid of it? Already took three Advil and it won't touch it.

2007-07-18 22:27:22 · 5 answers · asked by Sawman 3

I started having a small pain on my right knee & it has been a few weeks; the thing is i dont remeber if any thing that hit me or i bumped in to. so whats -this simptom telling me that i need to worry about?

2007-07-18 22:19:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My hip has felt strange the past week the only way i can describe it is that it feels like it needs to be cracked although i cant seem to crack it?Is this a common problem and is there anything i can do to resolve it?Im only 27.

2007-07-18 22:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by gazhumphrey 3

2007-07-18 22:00:53 · 6 answers · asked by jenny k 1

My rheumotologist ordered Flexril, a muscle relaxer, but It's not working like it use to, any ideas on how to relieve the pain? Anything work for you?

2007-07-18 20:50:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 16-year-old female and recently experiencing on-off pain in my knees and ankles, mainly my left. In the knee the pain feels almost as if fluid is leaking but I'm sure that's just my imagination, while my ankle simply feels weak and as if it will give out, though it doesn't. It isn't severe crippling pain, more of an ache.

The ache/pain does not considerably worsen with exercise but is mainly present in the cold (which to me suggested arthritis, but I'm only 16).

I do have the idea it might be a calcium deficiency as I don't get my required 3 serves of dairy (mainly due to a slight eating disorder), though I do take a multivitamin. Again, is this likely at 16?

Any other ideas?

2007-07-18 19:57:37 · 4 answers · asked by evilwickedstrawberry 1

Hello, I just had my 2nd baby last week c-section. I am currently taking percocet and motrin. I did not breastfeed my first so am dumb on this. Can someone please tell me what all meds they know that are safe to take while breastfeeding? Ones I really need to know: Constipation(stool softeners don't work) Colds, Flu, and anything else you think I may be facing. Thanks to all who answer, Jen

2007-07-18 19:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by tricka_420 2

also my heart seems to race quickly sometimes (dont know if its connected or not) any ideas what it could be?

2007-07-18 19:38:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had my gall bladder out in Feb., with no complications or side-effects. Then within the last couple of weeks I have been getting the same pains I was having when it was discovered that I had stones.
Any ideas of what this is? Why did it take so long for the pains to come back if it's just residual? Could it be a missed stone?

2007-07-18 17:14:55 · 3 answers · asked by Ricky 3