Pain & Pain Management - December 2007

I've tried everything. Massages from friends, rolling on a ball to try and work it out. When those didn't work for me a heating pad has always worked in the past, but not this time. I woke up in pain today, and it'll just randomly start aching during the day. Is there anything else I can do or should I go see my chiropractor?

2007-12-10 04:35:23 · 4 answers · asked by Kate 1

i have tried ibuprofen, chloraseptic, nothing is really relieving the pain...

2007-12-10 03:32:26 · 22 answers · asked by wantsamusicmanblackstingray 2

(in the sacroiliac area) for five years. She went to her GP and was eventually referred for physiotherapy, which didn't help. She also had private acupuncture, which again did little to help. She's ok when moving around, but the sitting position is very painful. Things were starting to improve, when she stepped heavily and awkwardly off a kerb a couple of weeks ago when crossing the road - jarring her back very painfully once again. She feels she's now back to square one. If you've used an osteopath, did it help you. My friend is concerned because she has osteoporosis. G.Ps seem to know very little about back pain, and usually just prescribe anti-inflammatory tablets.

2007-12-10 03:02:01 · 9 answers · asked by Rainbow 4

i woke up this morning with a hurt foot. i don't know how i could have hurt it. symptoms: hurts to put pressure on it, limp when i walk, blister looking object on side, swollen, throbs when i walk, etc. what could be wrong with it? i can move and bend it, so i know it isn't broken.

2007-12-10 02:34:36 · 1 answers · asked by SHOOT 2

Mrs. Bruso, a woman in her 80s, is brought to the clinic with a fractured hip. X-rays reveal compression fractures in her lower vertebral column and extremely low bone density in her vertebrae, hip bones, and femurs. What are the condition, cause and treatment?

2007-12-10 02:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by aLjAnE N 1

I haven't been feeling well right before i go to bed do you know what could be going on? i m soo con fused. It is like migrains and stomach aches.

2007-12-10 01:47:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-10 01:08:02 · 4 answers · asked by core helps 3

I have had back trouble for yrs up to the point where I had a prolapsed disc last yr which left my left calf & foot numb. I have been able to cope without an op but over the last few wks I have had pains in my back & down my right leg. Last night the pain was severe & this morn my right calf & right foot appear to be going numb & my right leg feels as if it might give way on me (although this hasn't actually happened). I would prefer not to hav an op but I am worried about how bad the numbness can get & what happens if my leg does give way on me, would it be permanent or can it be 'fixed'? The pain is worse when i sit down, more so round the calf.
Any advice on pain relief would be a great help. I am currently taking anti-inflamatories & tramadol. Lyrica has helped me before but it put on a lot of weight which just added to the prob in the long run. I have since lost the weight again & dont want to put it back on by taking medication which might do so.
Any help would be appreciated

2007-12-09 22:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a weird pain in the right side of my throat for about a week & it doesnt hurt to swallow food or drink anything but it hurts when I swallow my saliva or do the swallowing motion with nothing. Then it progressed to not so much a pain but like a lump feeling when i did it & all the sudden today its on the left side & it hurts a bit more than right did but the right seems to have gone away or I cant feel it over the left side pain. Still doesnthurt when i eat or drink but again it hurts when i swallow saliva or do the swallowing motion. Also I cant open my mouth all the way without a sharp lasting pain in the righ side of my jaw joint. So i cant look at my tonsils cause I cant open my mouth that far for too long before the jaw pain. Also the jaw pain has been lkike that for years.

2007-12-09 22:21:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bottom disc in my back is in deterioation, and so is the discs at L4 L5. This is hereditory. Every time I move the pain shoots right through me. I am getting so fed up with it. I cant take anything stronger than panadine forte and cant have anti inflamitriesm creams, injections as Im on warfarin I shuffle when walking as my legs are stiff and so sore.My Dr was going to send me to a musculoskeletal Dr, but being on the pension I cant afford it as my pension is affected by exchange rates, and I never get the same amount each fortnight it varies. The only thing that helps my pain is lying down, so I sleep a lot. The pain is so exhausting and tiring its also depressing.

2007-12-09 21:40:15 · 3 answers · asked by kowhaiflowers 1

2007-12-09 21:40:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i got my tonsils out so i don't know why this problem is coming back.. butttt.. but throat feels extremely swollen and i cant swollow anything without wanting to puke. my nose burns and feels like i sniffed listerine.. yes.. that bad. i keep having to clear my throat and i need help fast.. havent been able to sleep n have school in the morning.. kind of scared... n get paranoid easily.. [i know i;m weird] someone help ='[

2007-12-09 20:20:30 · 3 answers · asked by ♥╒U ♥ 3

I wake in the morning with chills and pain from withdrawls and I know I am addicted now and have been for awhile ! Is there a best way to get off the med? I dont want to hurt myself and I am man enough to admit Im scared that this addiction will physically hurt like hell getting off it. I never have abused the med, only taking no more than 4-5 a day average as requested by my doc.

2007-12-09 19:35:51 · 9 answers · asked by tigerbaby99 3

im 12 and i play bball and after every game i have joint pain in my knees sometymes they give out during the games

2007-12-09 18:27:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any suggestions? Did you have to do surgery to correct this problem? I'm feeling nervous & stressed!

2007-12-09 18:09:48 · 2 answers · asked by kalika808 1

Does making my foot numb cause any long term damge? It goes numb through the prevention of circulation, when i sit with my left leg over my right thigh. It doesn't really hurt, I just feel the fun tingling sensation of the blood rushing through after i let it free.

2007-12-09 17:18:24 · 2 answers · asked by Kevin 1

It's been over a year and a half since my foot was run over by a pallet jack, working in a warehouse temporarily. The doctors have run nerve conductivity tests, MRI's, x-rays, everything under the sun and cannot find out the problem. I am not able to walk on my entire foot, just between the 4th and 5th metetarsil (sp?) the nerve is very sensitive and stings or gives a "stepping on a nail" sensation. I also have difficulty sleeping on my right side. I currently take approx. 4, 7.5mg hydrocodones a day to cope with the pain. They are telling me this pain is something I will most likely have to live with. We've tried accupuncture... everything... I'm exhausted, but didn't know if anyone made had any thoughts... thanks for your help.

2007-12-09 17:05:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-09 16:28:25 · 2 answers · asked by leona b 1

so my sister wants to know if she gives me her prescription if I can fill it for her at our pharmacy. (she was prescribed Hydrocodone 500/5 and Penicillin) she has an absess tooth, and to top it off, moderate leg pain. I thought this was impossible, but I know my cousin picks up her father's meds and sister's on occasion for them. is it possible for her to call in or something similar? thanks for any help :)

2007-12-09 15:21:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have severe pain in my right elbow and later it progressed to the left elbow. At first I thought it was as a result of using eliptical cardio machine. An x-ray revealed some calcium deposit on both elbows. I've been very active for about 15 years and this includes hardcore bodybuilding. What could have caused this ailment and what's the cure. My doctor prescribed Dicloflenac cream and tablet but it just helps control the pain to some extent. I stopped lifting weight for about a month but there was no improvement so I continued to lift again. Do you think weightlifting is doing me more harm. Lifting or not lifting does not change the level of my pain. Does anybody know where I can get some help?

2007-12-09 15:09:04 · 2 answers · asked by MaduekeNine 2

I'm so tired of this..I have two protruding disks pinching my spinal cord and my life is being deprived. Everything I want to do or used to enjoy doing is now a huge struggle and sends shooting pains through my lower back and right leg. I want to be happy again. i want to be able to sit on the couch and be comfortable. I want to cuddle with my boyfriend and not feel my leg tingling and throbbing. I want this pain to go away. I want people to understand the pain and talk to me. I feel alone. I feel like this issue is changing me.. transforming me into a hateful negative person. Physical Therapy is getting worse.. Is Surgery the answer?

2007-12-09 13:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by Lady 2

I'm in this play, called The Odd Couple (Female Version), and I always get a hge splitting headache from the stage lights, is there anything I can do about this? Maybe take tylenol?
We got off the stage at 8:00 PM, it is now 9:30 PM and I still have a headache from the stage lights...
Please, If you know anything that can help me with this, or take away, or ease the pain, please let me know, I am open to all suggestions.

2007-12-09 13:28:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already took Tylenol, but the pain hasn't gone away. It's giving me a mirgrain and I am in a lot of pain. What do you suggest?

2007-12-09 13:04:43 · 1 answers · asked by pinkviolinistofthelord 2

My dad, 45 years old, was almost paralyzed after falling 14 feet into a concrete basement while working at a construction site. My dad suffered sever permanent injuries to his back, including some that crushed many disks in between his spine. I have heard many great things about Acupressure therapy and its' healing abilities. Is there any form of acupressure or massage that we could try with my dad to releive his pain? And to top it off my dad has arthritis in his back and the cold weather takes a terrible toll on his back. So anything will be greatly appreciated.

2007-12-09 12:47:05 · 4 answers · asked by monkeystoneart 2

by chance would any one know if the recovery will be good and she will be able to walk without pain in her hip.. and be able to enjoy her self without pain....what will the surgery accoplish? ECT!!!!!!!!! any ideas how i can help her.. she is 50

2007-12-09 11:52:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i'm not on them i can feel the withdrawl effects and it's horrible. what should i do? i know you're supposed come off of them gradually. but this feeling is horrible. i took one this morning at 10 then by 3 o'clock i was starting to withdraw. how long does this last? so i had to take another at 4. i am takeing this for actual pain, but i don't want to take it forever. i've taken vicodin before and not had this problem. and please don't tell me to talk to my pharmacist because my father is one. i know exactly what's going on, i just don't know what or how to do it.

2007-12-09 11:40:52 · 2 answers · asked by joni 5

I had an abdominal hysterectomy 3 months ago and I still have a lot of discomfort in my abdomin and the large horizontal incision is still very sensitive and hurts if I push down on it. Does that seem to be the case with anyone who has had this surgery. My doctor says it is normal but several people told me they didn't have any pain by the time 3 months rolled around.

2007-12-09 10:31:28 · 2 answers · asked by SusieDarling 2

I have been having chest pain for over a week now. I have been in and out of the ER a total of 3 times. Still they have found nothing. They even done a stress test, and said it wasnt heart related. Family doctor said it was nothing to worry about. Still I have a tremedous amount of pain in the middle of my chest and down back and left arm? Should I go to the ER?

2007-12-09 10:13:12 · 6 answers · asked by Trace S 1

I know what do do for the aftercare, but is there anything I need to do before I go? I know a really good place to go. I just don't want to drive all the way there to be told I need to do something before I can get it done. So is there any like before care that i need to do before i get the peircing? please and thanks for your help.

2007-12-09 09:41:53 · 44 answers · asked by oli627 2

stepped on a color pencil when i was 20 now im 27.. had several surgeries and doctor said he got everything.. but my thing is i get tingling sensation and throbbing in that area.. any idea what it could be? Im a little scared to go back to the doctor..more nerveous

2007-12-09 09:40:49 · 1 answers · asked by Just Smile :) 2