Pain & Pain Management - October 2007

decided not to take Kimo and was only given 3 months well he had a wonderful 6 months and it was hard to see him go but he was at peace and very happy. Well a week after he passed they discovered my G-ma had it too! They gave her until Christmas, two weeks later she was gone! She passed away Monday at 3pm None of us expected it to be so sudden Just Sunday she was fine then the next morning she was able to move a round and wasn’t able to respond. I rushed home from work to find her just laying there staring off into space and gasping for her last breaths I stayed by her side for a few hours then noticed she was getting worse I couldn’t stand to watch. I gave her a kiss and told her I loved her then left 10 mins later she died! I am 8 months pregnant and she wanted soooo bad to see her first great grandchild! I haven’t been able to sleep since it happened the whole thing just keeps replaying over and over in my head. To make matters worse I was in accident this morning! Things just keep getting bad. I feel so stranded I know I can’t get worked up and stressed b/c of the baby and I have been doing so good up until now I can’t hold it all back any more. I am 35 weeks pregnant and having serious cramping and back pains, I have been to the doctor and I haven’t dilated or anything but I am soo miserable and every time I get upset my belly hurts more and more along w/ my back. How am I going to get through these next 5 weeks?

2007-10-29 02:30:22 · 2 answers · asked by We're Engaged 3

i broke my thigh or femur bone but it didnt hurt as much as i thought.does it hurt if you brake other parts

2007-10-29 00:51:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i work at ups as a package handler and for the past month the joints in my wrists have been sore. it hurts to bend them in pretty much every direction but mostly to the outside. i know that they hurt from overusing them and carpal tunnel has been ruled out since that only affects your thumb and first thee fingers (not your pinky). the pain mostly comes from the outside of my wrists. it also hurts to apply pressure to them like when i do pushups or any kind of weight lifting. when i'm at work they hurt at first but after they get warmed up i dont feel much pain and i lift the packages in a way that doesnt hurt them as much. they dont really affect me from doing everyday tasks but i cant lift weights with them like this and thats definitely a problem for me. anybody have any ideas?

2007-10-28 21:07:09 · 1 answers · asked by toasty86 3

I've had progressive pain in first the right foot and ankle and now have pain in both feet and ankles. I did a web search and FOUND the answer to my pain. The pain was in my ankles and heels. I bought pain creams, magnet treatments, many many shoes, pain tablets, insoles... I searched out "arch" pain and causes and that's it!!! I bought those walk fit insoles and never used them till tonight...I wrapped them on my feet with ace bandages and socks and wore them and the pain is slowly leaving!!! What relief I don't have to crawl to the bathroom anymore. Anyone know of some good inexpensive arch support shoes???

2007-10-28 20:18:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, everytime im doing nothing my knee's get hot, and the pain in the back. how can i taller im getting taller? Any pains anywhere?

2007-10-28 19:28:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moved a little the other night, nothing strenuous. I heard a loud pop and there was instant excruciating pain in my left side, sort of towards the back. I made my way upstairs in severe stabbing pain and woke up my mom. We went to the E.R. and they checked for kidney stones... nothing. They keep thinking it's muscle but I've never felt muscle pain like this. Sometimes when I move I can still hear a quieter, grinding or popping sound. Can anyone help?? They prescribed me vicodin and a muscle relaxer but they only take the edge off.

Also, I've had a chronic cough for the last few months and there's nothing on the chest xrays. I feel like my body is falling apart and I'm only 20 years old!! Please help, I've seen 3 doctors and all of them just don't know what to do with me.

2007-10-28 18:23:50 · 12 answers · asked by Kayla H 2

I am in my twenties and have recently started taking methotrexate to treat my arthritis and I have to take 8 pills a week. I have a really hard time swallowing pills, it usally takes me an hour and a half and makes me feel sick. I have tried every thing to swallow them easier, but nothing works. Is it better to take methotrexate injections. Do they hurt. I don't know what to do.

2007-10-28 18:22:32 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 16:26:49 · 5 answers · asked by faridrahbar@sbcglobal.net 1

I have rheumatoid arthritis, am 26 years old and since moving to Denver have NEVER had so much pain with it! Sure there have been times my whole body would flare up and it wouldn't be pleasant - but I am noticing more localized pain - specifically the BACK of my knees, my hips, and my shoulders - as well of course as toes and fingers. Why would it be so localized like this and what can I do?

Yes, I am overweight, but have been working on it! This month lost 16 lbs! YAY ME! I also sit long hours for work... but no more than I was before I moved here and am still doing my yoga, belly dancing and walking.

2007-10-28 15:45:33 · 3 answers · asked by Willalee 5

and if you ever shopped there you would know how big that store is. Sometimes i have to guide people around the store , back and forth carrying things , and if not those things , i have to stand at the register for about 7 hrs straight. Which is more often. I don't have much of a problem about walking around , cause i used to work at a diner running back and forth for 10 hrs , But its the standing in one spot for so long, My feet are killing me , plus this is my part- time job , I have a full time job as well , i am trying everything i can to clear all my debt as i have to much. But what can i do for the pain in the feet , its horrible. I have insoles(gellies), i bought sneakers a size bigger. Do you think weight is an issue. I am not obese but i think i am slightly overweight for my height. The crazy thing is that my body is not even that exhausted, it should'nt be , i am only 24, its only my feet , please help..

2007-10-28 15:42:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why would this happen? What do you think it is and it isn't tonsilitis/glands cos i had that recently and know the difference.

Thanks for any good help

2007-10-28 15:26:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well, I have been having pain and tingling in my hand, fingers, 4arm, and sometimes a little higher up (bicep, shoulder). I went for a Carpal Tunnel Test and it was a no for that. What other conditions can cause this kind of pain. I don't always have the pain, unless I do something to bring the pain on. For instance: If I throw something (ball, etc.) I immediately feel the pain and tingling.

What could be wrong?

2007-10-28 15:14:41 · 4 answers · asked by Dead 2 Self 4

Soreness in lower back and lower sides of back. Also, some tightness in lower legs.

2007-10-28 15:13:22 · 5 answers · asked by Narnia 2

I recently injured my ankle (the physio believes I have bruised my heel bone), but with pain relief, physio treatment and by supporting the ankle by bandaging it I was able to continue my day to day life.

This morning I woke up with a tingling sensation in my big toe, this has gradually spread through to several other toes, down the left inside section of my foot and down to my heel. The pain has dramatically increased to the point where I can not do anything. I am seeing the physio this afternoon, however I honestly doubt she will be of much help and therefore am looking into different treatment options.

I have had acupuncture on my foot before, however due to my needle phobia I would prefer if I did not have to go through with it again. I was thinking about laser acupuncture, and will defiantley look into that. Does anyone else have any other ideas?

2007-10-28 15:05:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a wiers feeling in my leg, I cant really explain. It feels like I have to keep moving them, or a get a strange unpleasent tingle feeling, what is this?

2007-10-28 15:03:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got an ingrown toenail 2 months ago and ive been to docters who told me to soak it in epsom salt and they gave me antibiotics but at school everyone steps on it and never listen when i tell them that its ingrown and infected, sometimes they step on it on purpose! the docters want to cut it out, they tell me it will hurt for a couple of days but i know they mean about 2 weeks even if i get it cut out people will go back to stepping on it and ill be in more pain. What should I do?

2007-10-28 14:58:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-28 14:43:55 · 1 answers · asked by firehorse2 1

i think i have one on the inside of my mouth but now on that same side it feels like im getting an ear infection and my jaw and neck are sore. sinuses? infection? any idea

2007-10-28 14:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Bees Knees 2

2007-10-28 14:32:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've never had high blood pressure. The headaches even affect my vision. I can take something and it goes away for a little while and comes right back. I get dizzy and my hands even shake. What's going on?

2007-10-28 14:12:30 · 6 answers · asked by Dawn 1

For about the last week or so I've been having pain in my stomach. Its not aching or anything but when I take deep breaths or push out my stomach I get a pain. It doesnt hurt too bad, but its something I've never had before. Just wanted some info on it and if theres something I can do. Thanks

2007-10-28 14:07:28 · 3 answers · asked by Tommy f 1

this morning at 3:30 i woke up with terribly sore throat...i went to work this morning (calling them to see if they wanted me to try to go or jsut stay home) and now i cant even talk...in a little less than a week i have to sing a solo for our choir fundraiser, and i need to be in the best health i can be....anyone got any simple remedies that could quikly help me get my voice back?????????

2007-10-28 13:55:22 · 3 answers · asked by Peace, Love, Hope ♥ 3

My brother is in the Marine Corps. and he called tonight to tell my mom that his wrist is acting really weird. His left wrist won't move. Like when he sticks his arm out his wrist just dangles there. He said he's in no pain he jsut can't do anything with it? Any ideas on what this could be? He's going to see a doctor tomorrow but the infermary wasn't open today because it's a sunday. Thanks, all answers will be considered.

2007-10-28 13:50:21 · 3 answers · asked by SaveEggsCrackSmiles 5

If you push on a spot on someones body will it make them fall asleep? I saw it in a movie and wondered. If so what spot?

2007-10-28 13:30:10 · 2 answers · asked by Casey 4

I HAD A COLD THAT WOULDNT GO AWAY SO AFTER 3 WEEKS I WENT TO THE DOC, I GOT A SHOT OF PENICILIN ,LATER THAT NIGHT MY EAR CLOGGED I EVEN FELT IT CLOGING, SO I LAYED DOWN ON THAT SIDE NOTHING SO I WENT TO BED JUST FIGURING IT WAS MUCUS, BUT WHEN I WOKE UP IT WAS STILL THERE . 3 DAYS LATER IT IS SO PAIN FULL AND STILL VERY MUCH CLOGGED AND NOW MY RIGHT GLAND IS PAINFULL & SWOLLEN. DID THE ANTIBIOTIC EVEN DO ANY THING I REALLY DONT FEEL ANY BETTER AT ALL? PLEASE ANY ADVICE??

2007-10-28 13:11:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I woke up this morning, with intense knee pain. This is a pain I have had before, usally after a lot of walking. But this time there has been no warning. I did a bit of stooping down, while shopping yesterday, but other than that nothing strenous. I am 31 now, back when i was 11 or 12, I popped something in my knee, I can't remember if its the same one or not.

I seem to have the most pain at the frontward range of motion while trying to walk.

Also when I have had this pain in the past its usually brief, but this time it has hurt all day so far.

2007-10-28 13:00:49 · 1 answers · asked by MrsLana 1

We bought a Sealy True Foam ( 11") Theurapetic mattress about 2 months ago, pretty much because of my back pain, and for the first weeks we though it still hurts because I needed to adapt to the new mattress but, instead, I got worse and also my husbund start having back pain too! So, we'll try to take it back and possibly exchange it with another one, but I don't know which one!?Should we go with another foam one, maybe a firmer one or ....what kind?! Thanks!

2007-10-28 12:56:12 · 6 answers · asked by spj 2

i have been having certain things going on in my neck. when i turn my head in certain ways it gives me a really good jolt which seems to be coming from the back right hand side of my neck. it hurts like all get out and i seems like its happening more and more. if anyone has some advice that would be great. it usually happens when i am turning my head to look in another direction. and it feels like i am getting shocked or something. lasts about 10-15 seconds. then my neck kind of tingles for a while.

2007-10-28 12:54:20 · 2 answers · asked by Malcham M 2

I recently had to taper myself down from my pain medication because my doctor moved on to another town(4 hrs. away) I was taking about 60 mg's of lortab a day and tapered down to 10 mg's a day. I now have totally quit and it has been about 48 hrs. and I feel like crap, though not as bad as when I had to do this before. If anyone else has been through this please reply. I would like to give more details to understanding individuals who have experienced this before. Thank You and God Bless

2007-10-28 12:31:35 · 1 answers · asked by Devaughn M 3

I am a 19 yr old female who just started experiencing this annoying pain in the last 2 months. I have had lower back pain for about the last yr and was diagnosed with a short leg. I now have a lift in my shoe to even that out. However, in the last 2 months or so if I sit for awhile as soon as I stand up I get this pressure in my lower back area. It is to the right side in the sacroiliac region. Just by standing straight and pushing my hips forward or by keeping my feet planted but pushing my legs out away from eachother it will crack and the pressure will be relieved. I can also do this while sitting by crossing my feet and pushing on them together. This produces either one or many cracks in that region. Its not painful. Sometimes my lower back will get sore and there are some days where it is very painful to sit in certain positions or laying down for awhile on my stomach then roll over. Wondering if anyone else has had this cracking in their backs or know what it might be.

2007-10-28 11:13:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous