Pain & Pain Management - August 2007

I'm not horridly overweight, just moderately, and I was just told that I need to lose weight, or I'm going to be in a wheelchair by the time I'm 25 or 30.
I've got osteoarthritis in my spine, 3 bulging disks, Fibromyalgia, and this extra weight is making it a hell of a lot worse.
If I get this weight off, I will have virtually NO pain!

I need to lose 20-30 pounds, and I want to lose at least 15 of it pretty soon.
I'm 5'2", 170-178lbs, large frame (according to the whole wrist/finger ratio) and the "healthy" weight for someone my height is supposedly 120.

If you saw me, you'd know that I would look deathly ill at 120, so my goal weight will eventiually be 145.
For now I'm just hoping to get down under 160!
My goal by the first week of september is to have lost 10 pounds.

What tips can you give me on how to not only LOSE the weight (safely, no pills or crash diets), but keep it OFF and keep in shape?

Thanks!
Sheena

2007-08-08 05:27:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

On my back, right where my kidneys are, I get an occasional psycoticly painful, hurts-more-than-anything-ever sharp pain. It usually occurs when I drink water in the morning, and sometimes it starts when I get out of the shower. It kills! I'm a seventh grader, and it does NOT hurt when I use the bathroom. Anyone know what it is, and/or how to cure it?

2007-08-08 04:38:59 · 3 answers · asked by Bryan 2

I was on Oramorph for severe pain but when I take it I itch all over, I've tried taking an antihystamine but it doesn't work till the drugs worn off. The pain has got worse and my GP has prescribed MST tablets so it doesn't have to wear off. Problem is I was so spaced out and being sick this morning I forgot to ask about the itching. Is it OK to take the MST as it is Morphine or is this an allergic reaction and I should avoid taking them? Please help as I'm in alot of pain and need to take something. I don't want to bother the Dr again as I am new to the practice etc

2007-08-08 02:16:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me what if any changes I should expect now that my galbladder is removed?

I have heard everthing from - you won't eat as much, to you will gain weight, to you are more likley to get ulsers, etc, etc.

Please set the stories straight for me.

Thank you very much

2007-08-08 02:05:12 · 12 answers · asked by John T 2

ive been having some discomfort in my left ear i went to the doctor and he said i had a build-up of wax in my right, and i was shocked because i expected something to be found on my left ear not right ! but then the staff who was assigned to remove my earwax said i had a build-up in my left too and needs to be cleaned, but then the other guy said no, its isnt as bad, well i think he may be wrong and maybe i have ear wax in my left ear in a way that bothers more than in my left, who should i believe ? should i clean it ?

2007-08-08 00:10:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

bad back injury, pain pills for 2 yrs now. when i dont take my meds. i go into withdrawel. are there any good drugs to help with the withdrawels if i decide to totally get off the med or how many and how far spread out does the med have to be to not get physical dependence. this is hydrocodone 10mg/325

2007-08-08 00:01:40 · 5 answers · asked by they say 2

2007-08-07 22:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a personal question, so don't take offense and skip to another question? What kind of pain are you taking it for and how many mg? I have severe fibro and are taking 90mg 3x daily. I know, it is alot, but nothing else works.

2007-08-07 21:45:34 · 2 answers · asked by 007butterfly 2

I broke my wrist in 2 places 2 1/2 weeks ago, now have 4th cast. I am in constant pain and Ortho doc does not believe in narcotic pain relief.
I am miserable. Anyone else been in this position, any ideas??

2007-08-07 21:23:20 · 3 answers · asked by baja QT 4

I found a pill on my floor and did not know what it was for or the name of the medicine. It was a pink/peach colored pill with "Bayer" listed on one side and "M400" on the other?

2007-08-07 15:07:57 · 3 answers · asked by Shelle 2

During lifeguard school today I had to lift a 20lb weight fromt the bottom of the pool. On the way up my right leg suddenly exploded with pain, like my femur was being twisted. I don't think it was a normal leg cramp, because as soon as I even wiggled my leg I was wracked with pain again, and it wouldn't go away for a long while. So I was left looking like an idiot on deck wincing with pain.

This happens every time I attempt the weight challenge, and I need a remedy. Because if I can't bring the weight to the top, then I fail the course and can't be a lifeguard.

2007-08-07 10:13:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 13 and i get very sick almost all the time with like migraines and heavy cramps on my cycle, and i do take Alot of pain killers am i kind-of addicted because i take about 4-6 pain killers a day on my cycle and with my migraines they come like 3 a week but i don't always take medicine for them only if they are to the point where i pass out.
will i get addicted to them?

2007-08-07 09:31:21 · 16 answers · asked by maria 2

I am out of pills and I''m not doing so well.
I really need help on this one here...no jokes please. I really feel bad and my doctor will not help. No doctor will. Any suggestions?

2007-08-07 08:57:19 · 4 answers · asked by Laura L 1

A patient complains of pain starting in the jaw and radiating down the neck. Upon questioning, he states that when he is under stress he grinds his teeth.

2007-08-07 08:56:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 08:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Tina1234 2

my mom has been having this trouble since 2 years and now she has a collar on her neck whis is really sad......the docters seem to have a cure every time but every time my mom does it ,it never works now 2 yrs have passed in pain and its her shoulder area which is hurting and now her hand is always numb....plz help

2007-08-07 02:22:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

....and were they recommended by other sufferers or carers?

2007-08-07 01:11:54 · 11 answers · asked by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7

There was a day that i slept from 12 midnight and woke up till around 5pm is that normal .

2007-08-06 23:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Emynelly A 1

i work almost the whole day standing and most of the nights i have this pain in my inner left thigh. its like some one is stabbing me. any idea whats going on and what to do about it????

2007-08-06 22:09:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-06 21:29:20 · 2 answers · asked by Sunny 1

2007-08-06 20:33:28 · 3 answers · asked by pebbles 3

2007-08-06 20:30:59 · 5 answers · asked by pebbles 3

Do you have any relaxation techniques?
What do you think about?

2007-08-06 20:09:35 · 6 answers · asked by Claudia ARP 3

my head is killing me, I can't ask my mom for an ibuprofen because she is asleep, how should I fix my headache??? help!

2007-08-06 20:02:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 17 years old female an im healthy but my nipples have just become really like painful an i dont know why like if i knock them they really hurt aftwards or if i touch them but i dont understand why please help

2007-08-06 19:24:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 15. parents paid 2 grand for my backbrace. i got it today. i refuse to sleep with it on. it uncomfortable. i only wear it at night. i have scoliosis. it getting bad. if i wear it, it will help my back. my mom says i have to wear it. she checks on me every hour to make sure i have it on. well im in my room and i dont have my back brace on. if i dont wear it, i need surgery. help its not comfy. im not wearing it. i guess my parents wasted their money. the doctor said wear it. i tried sleeping with it for three hours and i cant sleep. so im sneaking and taking it off. i dont care about my backaches!

2007-08-06 16:04:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is his first night without, and I think he is going through withdrawls. Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable?

2007-08-06 15:48:33 · 6 answers · asked by Amy L 3

my finance broke his neck at the beginnin of the year and he has been on vicodine and valliums and all of a sudden he is tryin to push me away sayin he does not want to be with me

2007-08-06 15:09:02 · 2 answers · asked by meme 1

I am sure I have fibromyalgia, I have all the symptoms, and have had DR treating each one individually. I have hard bad headaches, pain in my neck, lower back, my knees, tendons, elbows, wrists, and ankles. I have reflux, and am on Nexium, I have had irregular heart rythums, tingle and numbness in my hands and arms, my upper arms hurt when touched, Had hyst.. to help with bad periods, Now, am on Hormones, still moody, up and down. I have Irrit. bowels, and bladder. I have had CT scans, Xrays, MRI, and tons of blood work done. Everything OK. Did I mention, always have low blood pressure, and am on Sythnroid for very low thyroid. I feel like I am a pill popping junky, and seems like I am just touching the surface, and still hurt.??? Dr says, well.... I will have to look into that?? Low percentage people that have it, probably not likely? What else could it be, but Fibrom.. It is not in my head... It is miserable. I am an extremely active person..

2007-08-06 14:44:37 · 3 answers · asked by Diane B 1

How do I know if I have RLS?

2007-08-06 14:08:47 · 4 answers · asked by gemini girl 2