Pain & Pain Management - September 2007

Had this for about 3 days now. The right side of my throat is EXTREMELY painful. I can take a lot, but this is very noticeable. It almost seems like it's also going up my ear, although not too bad. When I touch the outside of my throat, it's also painful.

Anyone know what this sounds like? And what to do for it? Doc will be something I have to go to tomorrow if still here, but need something for now....

Please help. Thank you.

2007-09-04 06:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my left forearm is incredibly sore. There is some pain in my palm and my fingers. Rotating my arm hurts the worst... when I do that my wrist and elbow hurt as well... and a few minutes ago my hand started twitching. What's causing this? I'm a 23 year old female.

2007-09-04 06:32:40 · 2 answers · asked by Tiff 5

what cud it be?

2007-09-04 06:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My eye doc says they are the same but I've never heard of a dry eye tearing but have heard of a Sjogren's dry eye tearing. I HAVE TORN MY EYE 3 TIMES IN TWO WEEKS. Please help????

2007-09-04 06:18:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-04 05:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by hey_me_k 1

2007-09-04 04:02:03 · 19 answers · asked by Alyosha 4

I have a herniated disk, which is 75% better after a medrol dosepak, BUT I also have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and sacrailliac sysfunction. I am trying to avoid surgery! And does anyone know on what basis that medicare pays for a Chriopractor?

2007-09-04 03:04:52 · 9 answers · asked by hunnybunny 1

A couple of weeks ago I woke up with some pretty severe back pain. I couldn't not trace it to once single event. But it was my lower back and it basically hurt with every move. Now the pain has subsided to just when I pick my son up or any bending motion or sitting up. But now the pain has gone down to my buttocks, specifically my left side. It feels almost like a "charly-horse." Is this muscle strain? Is there any way to treat this, it's been a couple of weeks... do I seek outside help at this point, doctor, chiropractor?

2007-09-04 02:28:20 · 7 answers · asked by ivpokinawanqt 1

I know this is a common question so here's my twopennies worth! My husband has been diagnosed by the physio with a prolapsed disc. He is all bent up like a banana. She gave him some straightening exercises to do but had a busy weekend, did too much and seems back to square 1. He's been told it's not surgical and want to believe it but have read the other questions and now I'm not so sure. He's a paramedic, will he ever get back to work?

2007-09-04 02:28:00 · 2 answers · asked by debs 1

I went swimming at the pools today and i started to get leg cramp on my calf. I did some stretches before i went in. The problem is i can't seem to get rid of it. I stretched it out and walked around. But everytime i sat down for a few minutes i can't seem to get up. Its still very painfull and its been about 4 hrs. I am limping like as if i have sprained my ankle. Please help!

2007-09-04 02:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by Julz 2

My doctor says tendonitus and get a better chair for PC station. I did. I spend hours writing on computer. Recently the bottom of my foot has started a small twitch all the time. Still have a dull ache. Aspirin and advil do not help. There is no swelling or redness, just a dull inner ache. I use gloucosamine. Any suggestions as to what is may be?

2007-09-04 02:02:10 · 2 answers · asked by J M Davis 2

2007-09-04 01:53:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 23:33:48 · 4 answers · asked by nolegs 1

History: I have trochanteric bursitis, and have had two intrabursal injections with lidocaine and a steriod. Each injection relieved pain for about 3 months. I haven't had a shot since March (no medical insurance) and am currently taking taking tramodol with moderate relief. I now also suspect that I have bursitis in the knee.

My question is, does anybody know of a particular exercise or treatment that might help more? I'm particularly wondering about acupuncture or another alternative therapy, but any suggestions will help. Also, has anyone developed bursitis of the knee after being diagnosed with bursitis of the hip?

2007-09-03 22:08:15 · 1 answers · asked by RayeKaye 6

For a month now I've been suffering from a peculiar sort of physical pain... a pain in the butt, or just above the hips to be precise, exactly at the point where my tail should have been if I said "grrrrrr" instead of "how do you do?" Jokes apart, it's a severe, momentary pain at the bottom of the spine and it happens when I bend my spine... for example, to reach for something at my knee level, etc. The pain is most severe when I try to bend over to reach for something on the floor, while standing. It feels like a sharp pointed pang, but it subsides before I can say "ouch!" I don't really recall exactly when it started about month ago, but I can say it started without incident. And at first i thought it was some sort of funny sprain or like... but it's worse, it increased.

My question is, what is it? How may I get relief -- is it necessary to see a doc or may I try something myself? It sounds orthopedic, so is there a chance that it'll change severity over time?

2007-09-03 21:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by El-Foyo 2

ive had pain in my heels and feet for like 2 months now and it drives me to tears sometimes, it looks like this is what i have, but my ? is is it normal to be in BOTH feet? how long can i expect this to go on?

2007-09-03 20:21:36 · 6 answers · asked by pppppffffttt 2

I've had a stiff neck (hard to turn left and right) for about a week - gradually getting worse. I've had this before, and eventually it goes away, but it's very annoying. I don't have any other symptoms except the stiff neck. Any idea what could be causing this? Could I have just slept on it wrong & it just takes it awhile to go away?

2007-09-03 18:19:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 16:55:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-03 15:15:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bruised my tail bone today and i have my first day of school wednesday. I am in so much pain, what should I do?

2007-09-03 15:03:06 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last 3-4 days have been having MAJOR lower back problems. It started hurting one day while doing work in an attic and I twisted funny coming out of the attic. On top of this, my bed is about 10 years old, very soft (ZERO FIRMNESS) and actually slouchs a little in the middle. So now over these last few days it's gotten worse and worse, and even when I walk sometimes I feel my right leg give way as the pain shoots down in a wrapping sensation from my lower back to my leg. What can I do besides seek help from a medical physician? Stretching? What to do while sleeping? Pain meds? Muscle Relaxers?

2007-09-03 14:56:06 · 13 answers · asked by Will-I-Am Hendrick Supporter 4

I have been called "the human baromiter" . also here lately I havee been getting lower back pain without doing anything. help

2007-09-03 14:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A co-worker just died and several people recommended offering a hug to the wife of the deceased. Unfortunately, I know that she has fibromyalgia so physical contact is extremely painful. She does not know that we know this (her late husband told us a few weeks ago).

Any suggestions? What is an appropriate way to show sympathy in a case like this, when you don't want to put the person in pain?

2007-09-03 14:14:49 · 6 answers · asked by Searcher 7

2007-09-03 13:20:49 · 1 answers · asked by tiffanyg 1

My knes and my feet and my ankles hurt a lot its not growing pains it has been happining alot i will feal shrap pains and throbing pains and if i stand up to long my legs and my feet turn purple and blue can some 1 plz tell me whats wrong

2007-09-03 12:40:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

why is it when i wear a hat for a long time i notice my neck starts hurting and feels sore? when i swivel my neck towards my back it always makes a crackling noise from the spinal bone neck area.

2007-09-03 12:39:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

sjogren's syndrome, lupus, or what? I've never heard of a dry eye tearing. I thappened twice in 9 days. It could be related to my Rheumatoid or connective tissue disorder. I also believe I have Raynaud's Phenomenon(over reaction of blood vessels and arteries due to cold/heat/emotional response) My face gets red, especially my nose ,cheeks, chin, and forehead. Sometimes my legs and feet turn red to and it feels l;ike they are on fire. I know I need to see a rheumy but I thought I would ask opinion here first. I already have over 14 types of arthritis so a few more won't surprise me. Anyone that can ofer any help would be gretly appreciated. Thanks

2007-09-03 12:24:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is like horse pain big time

2007-09-03 02:38:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

right side sacroiliac, great pain for 4 days now.

2007-09-03 02:17:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

how long does it take for a dislocated hip to heal n when is it possible to walk agen properly?

2007-09-03 00:44:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous