Pain & Pain Management - December 2007

I ahve chronic pain in my spine and the Dr is thinking of either a spinal stimulator or a drug delivery therapy. Does anybody have any suggestions on which I should have?

2007-12-19 07:01:21 · 8 answers · asked by eagles110451 1

Does anyone else get a headache mid-afternoon while at work? It's been happening to me TOO frequently lately, and the doctors just say that it's stress. Just want some opinions!

2007-12-19 06:55:11 · 5 answers · asked by April S. 3

i had a terrible headache since morning ,i took 3 strong headache pills !! whats could be wrong with me? why the pills has no effect?

2007-12-19 06:52:32 · 8 answers · asked by Alexandra 1

Starting almost a week ago now I have had this terrible headache. It is mostly in the front of my head and my eyes hurt as well. It comes and goes, but relief never comes for more than a few hours, even with medication. Additionally, I have severe pain in my neck and a couple of times I have bent over and when I come back up I have a small floating object in my vision that lasts for a good while. Also, it seems to feel better when I am up and moving around and comes back strong when I sit back down, which makes me wonder if it is something to do with the spine? It's kind of scaring me and it'll be a while before I can get to the doctor, so can anyone help? Thanks.

2007-12-19 06:43:53 · 1 answers · asked by Joshua L. 1

2007-12-19 06:34:26 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there some sort of degree or name prefix like Dr. so I know the person cracking my back is experianced and not just a guy that likes doing it? I live in New York too.

2007-12-19 06:22:00 · 10 answers · asked by Lipiew 1

I have had this for about 2 years but is getting worse(or I am getting tired of it) I have always thought it was a sinus infection but antibiotics have not helped - neither have steriod sprays or typical sinus meds. Now that I have gone to the ENT, he doesnt think it is my sinus- I have had a CAT scan but have not received the results yet. He mentioned Neuralgia but my pain is usually limited to my cheek by my nose and is not a tingling shock like neuralgia. Any ideas???

2007-12-19 05:53:38 · 0 answers · asked by absent farmer 6

I've already gone to the nuerologist and chiropractor (who made it worse). I'm waiting the results of my MRI, but in the meantime I need something to get rid of the pain so I can actually study a little for my finals which have been postponed because I couldn't read the small print and I was not able to make it to the classes for the last week and a half of the semester. I can now read for a little bit at a time, but still not enough to get any kind of beneficial studying done.
What can I do or take to lessen the pain?

2007-12-19 05:36:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

About an hour ago i bumped the back of my head verryy hard. I didn't stand up or walk around right away (i bumped it on my bed's headboard, it's really low and hard). I just laid down for awhile, i almost went to sleep, but didn't.when i stood up to come to my computer my vision was a little blurry. But i DON"T have a bad head ache. I just have a bump that is sore.
Should i worry?

2007-12-19 05:15:04 · 15 answers · asked by SimpleMo 3

I have a slightly crooked spine in the middle region so he did some adjusting. Deductible + Co-Pays is going to be $860.00 out of pocket. They wanted partial payment yesterday, I'm a college student, told them I couldn't pay anything until after the holidays they are fine with that - either 2 or 3 payments next year. They want me to come in Wed, Thurs, and Friday to get adjustments done.

I've never been to one of these before, so does this sound like everything is on the up and up?

I know many people have had bad exp. with chiropractors so if you could leave your personal opinion out and just give the facts that would be great - Thanks!

2007-12-19 04:25:56 · 7 answers · asked by miss lacey 2

I have blurred vision and small headache, generally one comes within an hour. . . .I've done deep breathing, and lots of water, and 2 excedrine. . any ideas i can do to try to prevent it from coming? I'm at work and it's just not great timing.

2007-12-19 03:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by confucious 2

the pain is only there every time i nedd the toliet and after i have been to the toliet. i have never had a water infection before so dont really know what it feels like

2007-12-19 02:20:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

This morning I had to relieve myself in the worst way. While sitting on the toilet I questioned myself rather I should sit in the bathtub and fill it just a little ways up so that I could sooth the burning.

Most of the time it's just sit "plop" flush and leave. No problems! Once and awhile regardless of diet it burns like I'm crapping a roman candle.

2007-12-19 02:01:18 · 6 answers · asked by Hilow H 1

I'm not the best at sitting up straight and standing up straight. I slouch only a little bit but its so annoying. It doesn't look very good. Its just hard for me to sit up straight. Any tips?

2007-12-19 01:33:40 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah 6

i have been told i have a ruptured disk in my lower spine i knew something was wrong cause i kept losing feeling in my leg and actually lose use of my leg at one point. doctor wants me on physical therapy before we proceed to surgery has anyone had good results from the therapy or did they end up having to have the surgery anyway?? also any suggestions for at home exercises that might help im sick of having to take pain meds to ease the pain enough for me to be able to walk..Thanks yahoo nation for the help

2007-12-19 01:05:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a 20-year-old female, and every so often I'm woken up during my sleep by really intense pains behind my knee, sometimes stretching down to the calf. I remember this happening since I've been young, probably around the age of seven.

I've never had a severe knee injury, though I did used to play soccer. The last two nights I've been woken up from these pains, and the last couple of days I've been more active than usual, although not excessively so.

It was suggested that the cause could be a calcium deficiency or dehydration. Does anyone know what could be causing these pains?

Thanks!

2007-12-18 23:49:22 · 3 answers · asked by cmg 1

When I'm stressed my shoulder hurts REALLY bad and when i move it back and fourth it makes a griding sound, this soothes it but i'm sure its not good i went to the docter and all he said was "it's stress, ice it and it will go away" that was like almost 3 years ago, is there anways to fix it that wont be expensive like a chriopractor or another doctor visit? i've been working on making it stronger bu lifting weights with it and moving it a lot but it dosent seem to help but it is a nagging annoying pain someone please help?

2007-12-18 20:09:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the pain killers are oxycontins

2007-12-18 19:26:16 · 3 answers · asked by dragon master 1

I had foot surgery this morning and my doctor prescribed me with 10 tylenol #3 pills. I am in severe pain and these will only last into mid afternoon tomorrow. How do i ask him for more, i don't want to sound addicted or desperate. Also, i think i need something stronger, these barely take off the edge, how do i ask that.

2007-12-18 15:51:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Firstly, I'm 29 and this problem began when I was about 21. I am wondering if others with rls would say my symptoms seem to be like theirs. I would also like to see what anyone with arthritis thinks. I have always thought I must have rls but now am unsure because of the sensations some with rls decribe. I hear a lot of people with rls talking about twitching or "creepy crawly" feelings. That doesnt seem to happen with my condition. Mostly, I would describe it like a tight cramp which usually begins in either the arch of my foot, my calf, or the back of my knees. It spreads into a dull ache or cramp that overtakes both legs (usually both) that is only relieved by motion or massaging (and only temporarily.) Sometimes my legs do jerk as a way of responding to the cramps. It only happens with my legs. It also usually only happens in the evening. It has been alot worse during my preganancies.
Thanks. I will vote for good answer and give rating.

2007-12-18 15:10:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the past three monthes ive been suffering from facial pain on the left side of my face, burning face feeling, toothache pain, Jaw pain, neck pain , But its only on the left side of my face. Ive been to the cairopractic, They say its neuralgia and TMJ. But, The treatments they are giving me for them aren't working . I was just lookin up sinusitis. It seems more like my Diagnose . Can ANYONE HELP???

2007-12-18 13:48:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you have swelling in elbow like a torn ligament or muscle pull do you cold pack or heat pad for some relief.

2007-12-18 13:10:43 · 10 answers · asked by lions_mouse06 2

I am in alot of pain and because of where they are located I get headaches in the back of my head that spread to my neck. My neck feels as if it get stuckalot so when I turn it it makes these popping grinding noises. the doctor who found them doesnt really want to do anything. He wanted me to go to physical therapy for 6 weeks, i did and I got worse. Other than that he has done nothing. I live in a small place and have insurance that is only accepted in certain places. What should I do?

2007-12-18 12:46:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just over ate and drank 2 cups of water and now I'm having SCARY and painful stomach aches.
I feel better when I lie down but I feel like dying when I stand up.
What should I do?
And should I just put my hand down my throat and bring it all out?
Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-18 09:58:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 16 and since yesterday ive had this lower left side of my kneck pain,, i came from the doctor for a routine physical and he had gave me a vitamin b shot on my left arm which had pain for about 10 minutes whenever i moved my arm.. and everytime i moved my head forward i feel this aching stinging pain thats so annoying. and my relative did a message and she said that she felt alot of knots around the area that was hurting, any1 know what it is? thank u oh btw i tend to slouch alot and my posture is not that good

2007-12-18 09:53:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

For about three days i've had this annoying headache.

The first day there were just sharp shooting pains on the right side of my head around the temporal lobe.
Then it turned into a headache and has been that way for the past three days. When I bend down, or sit or move quickly it becomes more severe, and i'm concerned because i've never had a headache for three days straight.

I've rested and taken medicines but it does only so much and the headache comes back. Is it just a migrane or could it be anything else?

2007-12-18 09:47:19 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have plans on saturday, and I am getting a sore throat. It'll be full fledged tomorrow [Wedensday] I cannot be sick on Saturday. It should be gone by saturday, but I won't take any chances. Any well working remidies you can give me that makes them go away quickly! Thanks ever so much!!

2007-12-18 09:44:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a pain in the area starting in my right lower back that shoots down to mid-butt cheek and goes over to my right hip.

When this happens I spasm and must look pretty stupid. It hurts like hell and I want it to know what is going on back there.

--It happened when I was roughousing with my fiance, and flipped him- I think I pinched some nerve, just because of the sharp way it hits me.

If you have any idea what it is let me know.... and I know I know it sounds like the answer would be the sciatic nerve, but it stays in that region, doesn't shoot down my leg, and goes right first.

Any ideas? Anyone? :)

2007-12-18 08:40:19 · 13 answers · asked by splenda 3

THANKYOUU! for future prefrences

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2007-12-18 08:24:57 · 14 answers · asked by Huggles [mozzafan] 4

My boyfriend has been taking the pain medication for about 4 months (5mg) x5 a day and drinks real heavy-I am worry cuz he says he has been having stomach problems, empty feeling, etc-I know he has had ulcers in the past-is anybody familiar w/ this pain killer and it's effects mixed w/ heavy drinking?

2007-12-18 07:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous