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Shoulder injury - pinched nerve? pulled muscle??

2010-05-25T19:27:00.001-07:00

I woke up and decided to reach for my phone. I must have overstretched or reached for it at a weird angle because all of a sudden I had a huge pain in my shoulder. I thought I had just pulled a muscle or something because that's what it felt like. But when I got downstairs all of a sudden I couldn't see anything - everything got dark and blurry with white dots, I felt like I was going to puke and pass out, I was weak feeling, and I had this weird sound in my ears that sounded like something deflating. My father says I probably pinched a nerve or pulled a muscle. Should I go to the doctor and have it checked out? Or just rest it and let it heal on its own?
Answer:
Real bad pain can make you even faint, so that's why it's possible to see spots and get sick feeling, and when you are going to faint you always hear a funny muffled sound in your ears.
It could be something like a rotorcuff, that is very painful.
Father-in-law has this and it causes severe pain and has gotten to the point he has very limited motion unless he rests it.

It wouldn't hurt to go see the doc...Pain can cause the symptoms you described...I had a shoulder injury, a minor accident and I'm now permanently damaged, so it wouldn't hurt to have it looked at...

Shoulder Hurts?

2010-05-25T19:27:00.000-07:00

I am 12 years old and I started having shoulder pain; about a couple weeks ago, and I'm not sure if it's a tear, sprain or nothing serious. It cracks sometimes, and then comes really bad pain, but I am able to withstand it. Should I see a doctor? I play softball, and I walk like 6 miles with a heavy backpack and a binder in my hand, could those reasons be why?
Answer:
carrying that extra weight definitely is aggravating you shoulder problems. With pain that bad you really need to see your medical doctor. You want to stay active and if you continue using your shoulder when it's injured It could cause you problems for the rest of your life.

i have a torn rotator cuff. my symptoms are pain, especially when i try to lift my arm over my head, weakness, swelling and tingling. my shoulder also feels like it's catching or popping (clicking). are these your symptoms? if so, get to a doctor quickly! even if it is just a sprain, it's better to catch it early before it turns into something else.

Sounds like tendonitis of supraspinatus (one of the rotator cuff muscles). Stop carrying heavy things, at least with that arm, give baseball a rest and apply some ice to the area. Use the back pack like it was intended to be used - on both shoulders, and on YOUR BACK! The cracking is probably a result of scar tissue in the muscle/tendon. Your doctor will ikely suggest rest, ice and prescribe anti-inflammatory.

Yes,definitely, have your Parent take you to see a Doctor, the possibilities are many, in fact too many to get an answer here. It is very important for you to take care of your shoulder, you will be needing it for the rest of your life. There is much that can be done, it depends a lot what the Doctor finds is wrong with it. You can take something for pain like Motrin, Tylenol, Aleve or similar products that may be available at home. Ask your Mom, and just one tablet may be effective. Best wishes and get well soon...

number 1 dont tell ppl ur 12 thats not good i could be a bad person... im not but you justy might be growing tell ur mom or ur dad they might tell ur doc and gat u some help

Should your blood pressure read the same doing consecuative readings?

2010-05-25T19:26:00.003-07:00

In other words, if you take a reading on the Left side, record it, should it read the same on the right side immediately following the recording of the left side? and for that matter...does you Blood Pressure read the same on any part of your body within a close time frame?
Answer:
Your blood pressure should be similiar all over your body at any given time, within reason (i.e. if in your right arm it is 120/80, and in your left leg it is 160/100, this would not be within reason).Blood pressure can very a good bit from day to day, but should be the same within 10-20 points systolically (the top number) of each other whenever you take it on different parts of your body.If yours is varying radically, you should probably see a doctor. If you have high blood pressure, you should visit a doctor anyways to be monitored.RN

Should you give a deposit, and should the surgeon inform you of all you should know before paying.?

2010-05-25T19:26:00.002-07:00

In many large cities plastic surgeons demand a non returnable deposit when the surgery is scheduled and demand full payment in advance of the surgery. The deposit is 10% of the surgical fee or about $500.00 for a simple face lift. If the surgeon does not inform you of all you should know before payment is made, and then after payment is made, inform you of some unacceptable risks,
If you then cancel the surgery, should you demand that all your payments be returned to you.
Answer:
A doctor should tell the patient all important information about the illness and about the surgery. Reveling dangerous aspects of surgery after receiving a non refundable deposit is tantamount to bait and switch.

Of course.

In Miami and New York, I have heard, there is a lot of problems encountered by people having plastic surgery.
Many patients think that if a plastic surgeon is really a plastic surgeon, board certified and member of the society of plastic surgeons, the patients think that that will protect them from unethical business practices. Far from it, as the question above implies.

The most important thing for me is:
when did the surgeon complete his plastic surgical training ?
If the surgeons training is over 15 years old, bad news. Why? because, even if, the surgeon may know about the latest surgical techniques in plastic surgery, he has not been trained in them and he certainly has not been practicing them. So, sister, get yourself a recently university trained surgeon, your shape is too important to not be careful.
I have heard of some horror stories.

Your question was concerning the financial end of plastic surgery. It stands to reason you would only choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and examine his hospital affiliation, placement on the staff of plastic surgeons at that hospital, and his malpractice insurance coverage. Then check with the local medical association to see if there are any malpractice claims against him/her.
It is really up to YOU to do your homework and find out the correct name of the procedure being done and all the complications that can arise from that procedure, and lastly the recovery time.
Then research it, research it to death. Anything that the surgeon FORGOT to mention, and there should be none if you are going to a good one, should be discussed with the surgeon directly. Don't get a secondary answer through a Nurse or other staff member. If needed to clarify your concerns, the staff should offer you another visit with the doctor free of charge to allay all your questions and concerns.
Now financially. If surgery has to be cancelled because the patient is not well, or the patient changes their mind within a reasonable period of time prior to surgery (usually 10 days,so another surgery can be booked in it's place), you should be entitled to ALL your deposit money back. Because Insurance does not cover 99% of plastic surgery procedures, as I am sure you are aware, the physician wants the full payment for the procedure before that procedure is done, and this is standard procedure. Also one other thing, make sure the plastic surgeon you choose to do the procedure, is the one who actually does the procedure. You can always tell them that there could be a review of surgical records.
I would check out the type of anesthesia that is being used also. I don't mean general, BUT what type of medication will be used. This is something you learn when they have you in for pre-op testing.
Check it all out and you will be a well informed and relaxed patient.

Should you do slower cardio to lose weight?

2010-05-25T19:26:00.001-07:00

I've heard that when you run slower you burn more fat. So does this mean that when you are trying to lose weight you should do slower cardio rather than fast? If you do fast cardio will you not lose weight? How fast should you go? If someone could explain this to me it would be very helpful. Thanks!
Answer:
running slower does not burn more fat..the faster and the more intense your excises is, the more calories and fat you will burn...exercise hard..make sure you get tired, sore and sweat a lot..it helps better. =]

Should stitches hurt?

2010-05-25T19:26:00.000-07:00

I had a couple of moles removed on my back today and had stitches. They sting now quite a lot and I was wondering if this is normal? I am a bit worried about splitting them by picking things up and such.
Answer:
If you only had them removed today, you mave have had a local anaesthetic, in which case it has worn off, and you are feeling what has been done - which is surgery; an invasive procedure - you were cut in order to remove the moles.
Think about it; if you got those cuts accidentally, they would also hurt or sting for a few days.
you will have a little discomfort for a couple of days allright, but it should not be a huge problem. You could try taking something like Neurofen tonight to help reduce any inflammation or swelling; and also take Arnica, the homeopathic remedy for internal bruising for the next few days - I have used it for years, and found it to be really effective in reducing bruising.
And be kind to yourself for a few days - the body has had a bit of a shock - no matter how minor surgery is, you need time to get better. the stitches are fine, they won't burst; they may just feel a bit tight in a day or so.

yeh they shud

They would of adviced you not to pick up heavy things ect if there was any concern. It will sting and be sore for a few days yet.
Hope it gets better soon. x

yes its quite normal, its the tightening of the skin? just be care-full of what you lift because you could bust them? have you got a plaster over them? if you have when its time to have them removed ,that is if there not dissolving stitches, remove the plaster prior to going to have them removed, because some doctors think its like a hair waxing system and just rip it off? i know Ive had it done,and they also administered the stitches without any anaesthetic..yowwwwccchhh,yes it hurt?

They might sting and itch while the incision heals. I would hold off on any activity that might tear the stitches.

It will be a bit sore but i think that is just normal they will get better soon and they should not split or anything so dont worry. hope you feel better soon x

Very sensible. To be honest they do often sting. What usually hurts the most is the stuff they use to spray the wound. It will be a very small cut. Just go a bit easier for a couple of days, I'm sure the doc would have told you if they were in an awkward place.

yep they hurt

if the doctor who put the stiches in is a good one then they shouldnt split. it is normal for stitches to hurt for a little while because they are holding the broken tissue together whilst it is healing. it just takes time.

its sore on your back.

i know how you feel, had a mole removed from my neck in feb! it stings for the first day or so but afterwards it just becomes a minor irritation while it heals!! the stitches should be fine if your doc has done a good job.

Nuthin like a little bit of pain to let you know you're still alive but that's o.k. because it only hurts 'til the pain goes away!

try putting vaseline on the skin so it doesnt pull the stitches when you move (this also works for tattoos)

Should someone pull a nail out of his head?

2010-05-25T19:25:00.001-07:00

do you think if someone has a nail embeeded into his head should he pull it out himself or get medical attention
Answer:
You should never pull out an impaled or lodged object as it may lead to increased bleeding or hemmorage. The treatment of choice is to leave the object in and go to an emergency room as soon as possible, I would recommend calling an abulance.

get medical attention

umm. get medical attention!

Don't pull it out! It may be stopping blood flow. Get to an ER NOW!

No go to the emergency room let a doctor do it!!

He should DEFINATELY get attention. Not sure how the nail got there, but no matter the way the only way it should come out is by a pro who knows what they are doing! Otherwise who knows what could happen!

do not pull it out yourself. it can hook onto parts of the brain with severe repercussions. let the medical people do it.

Why??

medical attention please.!! if the nail has punctured a vein/artery, then he could bleed to death if the nail is extraced by a non-professional

there was a guy with a 6 inch spike in his brain, and they said that if he woul have pulled it out himself, he would have died, because the brain reacts and swells unpredictably, and they have to control it somehow in the hospital.I hope you don't have a nail in your head.

You should get medical attention because if you were to pull the nail out it could cause massive bleeding that the nail was holding back.

No, get medical attention for the nail.

Medical attention would be required for that type of injury.

I think maybe it should have went a little further in their head ...

I had a nail in my eyeball once. Actually it was wedged in between the eyeball and the socket. I pulled it out (first instinct) and it was fine. The eye doctor just had to clean out some debris and my eyeball was scratched a little, but not punctured.SO in my experience, it's a good thing to pull it out and then seek medical attention.But that's your eye, I think in other places you could bleed to death if you remove the nail.

dont even think about it

Should smokers get "Free" healthcare?

2010-05-25T19:25:00.000-07:00

Hey,Up here in Canada, healthcare is covered under taxes. Everyone pitches in a bit, and then the government tries to squeeze by without running a deficit of more than a few million (rarely does)But I'm just wondering; with taxes, WE are paying for OTHER PEOPLE'S healthcare. Not that this would normally be a problem, but a couple of weeks ago, a seventy-two year old came in with a hip broken in eight places.It cost $75,650 to fix!THIS MAN RECIEVED HIS INJURY WHILE TAKING SKYDIVING LESSONS. And he was seventy-two.This got me thinking; what about smokers? They choose to smoke, which means they CHOOSE to get lung cancer or whatever.Should we be paying for self-inflicted injuries? Smoking isn't an "accident", I mean, its like they WANT to get lung cancer just to be a burden on society?Just wondering what your opinion is:Should the people have to pay for smoking-related illnesses, or should the individual pay??
Answer:
The question has been asked before especially regarding drug addicts: hard drugs, alcoholics and now smokers.I believe that they are obviously hurting themselves deliberately, so all damage costs should be waived in the face of their own choices, but we should pay for rehabilitation if at all possible. They are still our Canadians.

In the UK smokers pay 拢10bn in taxes. We more than pay for "free" treatment.

Afcorse not. If they did every 1 would become a smoker so that they can go for free healthcare.

I believe that Smokers should pay more taxes, in terms of their healthcare

So - you are sitting on your comfy chair on your computer and something makes you laugh so wildly that you fall off and hit the deck and break your wrist - now by your reckoning you shouldn't receive any healthcare coz it was self inflicted - you chose to read it and laugh yourself of your chair - get the point

lol i live in canada fore smokers its free and for non-smokers lol! we get health care for free. But the U.S should make health care free . i hope...

Smokers definately need mental health care.they need a check-up from the neck up!
Add a tax to their cigarettes that justs goes to smokers healthcare...this way they foot the bill!

If you`re willing to pay to for the f@gs to kill yourself, you should pay for the healthcare of the illnesses caused by smoking.

Here in the UK, smokers pay over 拢10 billion in tax, the cost of treating smoking related diseases costs 拢1.5 billion. Smokers more than pay for themselves!
I can see where you're coming from but there are other cases as well. There is obesity, should obese people have to pay for treatment for conditions caused by over eating. What about people who have accidents that could have been avoided. Injuries caused by playing sport are inevitable but they would not have happened if that person had not been participating. We should be worrying here in the UK though - the NHS is in that much debt, give it a few more years and I think Heathcare will be on an insurance basis similar to the US as it can't keep on going on the way it is.

its the tax from cigarettes that run the health sevice you seriously don,t think on the miserable little bit of taxes you contribute are making it work.

Well the problem with that would be where do you draw the line? Obese people are just as bad as smokers: if not worse. They make up most of the type 2 diabetics, they have more heart problems, strokes. In general they have alot more health issues than normal weight people.

Self inflicted injuries? How exactly would you define that? Because a lot of illnesses, injuries and medical conditions come from people's lifestyles. What about a woman who decides to have a baby - should she have to pay for her healthcare? Or a carpet layer who develops arthritis in their knees?

Smokers allready pay for their healthcare.I pay my national insurance contributions towards the health service.I also pay again through the duty on the cigarettes.So their is no Free healthcare for me.Why pick on smokers?Have a go at the druggies and drunks,they are a burden just the same.

Ok, how about this. You are driving to work and you, changing the CD, get in an accident. Break several bones, have some minor internal bleeding and need surgery. Your bill costs $183,623.
Now, it was your fault. You failed to "pay full time and attention."
So why should Canada pay for your bill?Smokers pay BILLIONS in taxes.

I get your point but where do you draw the line? People will say "I didn't mean to do it" and then what? It's a stupidity call. If you're stupid, do you deserve health care? Unfortunately in Canada, yes. My husband is a canadian and he moved to the US for that among many other reasons. Time to pack up buddy!!

Ok so if someone eats unhealthy food they souldn't be covered either because he/she knew what junk food will do to him/herself. There are things that just about everyone does that they shouldn't.

I am a smoker and no way, We should get free health Insurance

I live in the USA where healthcare costs are horrendous. I would gladly pay a little more tax for healthcare (even if it's for smokers) than having to pay $3,000 USD for a scan to see if I had appendicidis (which turned out negative). The US system totally pisses me off. You guys got it good up there in regards to healthcare. Please don't complain.

The individual should have to pay. Everyone knows how dangerous it is to smoke...

Should she get assistance at home?

2010-05-25T19:24:00.001-07:00

My friend has 4 children and her two youngest ones are boys and both Autistic, the eldest one is severly autistic and the younger one is not as bad as the older one. Her other two are at school one in Intermediate and one in primary. She has applied for assistance at home to help her with her two autistic children but they said she doesnt need it, i think she does, i help out when ever i have the time to, what can i do to get help for her?? her husbund works to support the family.
Answer:
You are wonderful to help your friend. Surely she and her family have alot of challenges with two autistic children. Check with some organizations and support groups for autistic children. Maybe other parents can tell you and your friend how they received help. I am not sure she will get a live-in person such as a nanny or caretaker though. What sort of assistance does she need? Some states offer speech therapy and other services in the home through state programs. Make some calls to children's hospitals or children's wards of local hospitals. Call the local school district, even if the children are not yet of school age. They may know what's available for that type of autism.My mother provides respite care for autistic children (and children and teens with other diagnoses). She has them on the weekends - Friday evening or Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon. This gives the families time to spend with their other children, or the husband and wife can spend time together. This program is administered through the state. It is in southeastern Pennsylvania. If you just happen to be in that area, contact me and I will give you contact information for that program. Care providers are carefully screened and trained in medication administration, first aid, CPR, AIDS prevention, and other skills. They must take continueing credit classes each year. The care occurs at the caregiver's home. Everyone living in the home is screened by the agency. Recently, my mother picked up a child at the child's home. The mother got out of bed and came downstairs after recent surgery to thank my mother for taking her child for respite. Check if there is a similar program available in your area.

Should People do Courtesy flushes?

2010-05-25T19:24:00.000-07:00

It's always uncomfortable when you have to go #2, and the courtesy flush has become something of a must. But You Should KNOW that it's is better to make people pinch their noses as embarrassing it may be than TO GET feces and bacteria shot up your very unprotected behind. You can really catch potential diseases and bacteria. Don't courtesy flush there are studies showing how the water spurts up when the toilet is flushed : )
Answer:
Not sure you should be that worried about the bacteria - they've just come right out of your behind in the first place and it's highly unlikely they will be 'shot up' your behind. The studies you refer to are highlighting the importance of putting the loo seat down before you flush to prevent potential aerosols containing pathogenic bacteria. It's also a big waste of water in an attempt to cover up something that everybody does.

Should i use this ice pack?

2010-05-25T19:23:00.001-07:00

so i work at an office in a hotel, and my foot is swollen (long story, but i cant go home) so room service brought down 2 ice packs...one is an air tight sealed pack full of ice, the other is a "glacier ice gel refrigerant". she said "use that one, if you want, it's better..." bu the gel one is for packing to keep your food cold! and it says on the pack "DO NOT APPLY TO BODY" i found out its a pack for food online...but why would she give this to me if it says i shouldnt? should i try it, or just keep it for my lunches, and stick with the other ice pack? weird lady .
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The caution note is probably only is the pack is opened. I can't see something being safe for your food and not being safe for skin contact. But if you are unsure then go with your gut feeling and use the real pack of ice. Both of them should work the same.

(Psst! She doesn't like you. But, hey! Better ice pack than ice pick. N' est ce pas?

Do not use it, especially if it says not to. It could contain harmful chemicals that can be absorbed through your pores into your blood stream.

The weird lady thinks you are smart enough to apply to body with a towel between you and it. But not so, hu? Good thing you have ByeDr.com to fall back on! No one weird here!

No. It may contain something that could be absorbed and harmful. Use the regular ice.

If it's non toxic and you'd put it next to your food then I think it should be fine. Injured at work and they won't let you leave? I smell lawsuit.

You actually should never put anything cold directly on the skin--always through a layer of something like a towel. You also should only keep ice on about 15-20 minutes then off about 30 or so--and if it is causing pain, take the ice off. The object is to stop swelling %26 bleeding--not freeze the tissue. Sounds like the food gel pack probably gets too cold--that's why it says not for body use; but you could use it if you followed the above quidelines. (best by the way--frozen bag of peas). I doubt it contains toxic chemicals--you pack your food in it! Some people are not always the smartest cookie in the jar--at least she brought you something!

is it possibly the istant ice pack. but if it says dont apply to body then dont. use the other ice. 20 mins on 20 mins off. can you apply pressure to the foot if not it could be broken i would say go to teh ER,

Should i use crutches...no swelling?

2010-05-25T19:23:00.000-07:00

okay so when I walk my knee hurts, near the bottom like were a tendions are...i have crutches from a previous injury should i use them...please dont tell me too see a doctor i need home remadies please
Answer:
Apply ice for the first few days...then alternate ice with heat. Buy some anti inflammatories...advil, motrin..and take continuously...even if it's not hurting...take for at least 3 days. Elevate the knee while resting.put a pillow under your knees when sleeping. This should help but it won't help overnight...probably will take several days. The crutches may help with pressure for a few days. Good Luck!

Well at first you should put ice on it then put some heat on it do that for about 3 days then after that if it still hurts use crutches.

Since you're looking for non-medica/home remedies, you must be aware that you won't get the most expert advice in the world...If there is no swelling, and the knee just hurts, chances are you did one of the many things people can do to knees that make them hurt. What I've done whenever I've had a knee that hurts is to walk on it, but figure out which way to walk on it that makes it hurts the least. In other words, favor it.On the one hand, you don't want to keep "re-doing" the injury by using the knee "wildly". On the other, it isn't always a good idea to stop using joints altogether. I would think it would make the most sense to continue to use the knee "gently".Crutches are used when they offer support to someone who needs that and when weight shouldn't be put on all or part of the leg. (I once had a fractured knee and was told to get ahead and walk with the straight cast, which immobilized the knee, on.)Whenever I've had a muscle or joint injury I've always relied on two aspirins to reduce inflammation and pain. Soaking the injury in warm water often helps.Some muscle injuries can last for quite a while, and you may not want to decide to use crutches for as long as it could take for it to heal completely. You'd be better off walking on it but keeping in mind to be careful about how you move it. You may want to use your thigh muscles to "lift" yourself upstairs, rather than putting all the weight on your knee. (Sit in a chair and practice using your thigh muscles to lift your leg. Practice using your bottom to push yourself off the chair, and then let the thigh muscles take over when it comes to getting the rest of the way to a standing position.)You may also want to go downstairs with one foot on one stair, then the other foot on the same stair, and then go to the next stair the same way. Its slow, but its less strain on the knees. You may find that going down the stairs slightly sideways is also a way to keep weight off your knee.You may find that some of the heat-wraps at the drug store will make the knee feel better.Crutches won't take pain away from your knee. They'll only keep weight off it, and if weight on it has nothing to do with the type of injury you haven't there is really no point in using crutches.

use RICE:
Rest
Ice
Compresion
ElevationIf you can walk without it being to painfull dont use the crutches. But if you can barely put pressure on it, use the crutches.

First elevate your leg and ice it for at least 15 - 30 minutes. If you think you may need to immobilize your knee wrap it up. If you can walk without pain you don't need crutches if you knee really hurts use your crutches for a couple days and see if your knee feels better.

Should I Try Out For The Upcoming Cheer Season Even Though I Have Knee Pain?

2010-05-25T19:22:00.002-07:00

i wouldnt if i were you...you're just going to make it worse...

I would ask your doctor, and see what he/she says. If it's really bad, then you probably shouldn't, or your doctor might just recommend you get a knee brace.

Should I Try Out For The Upcoming Cheer Season Even Though I Have Knee Pain?

2010-05-25T19:22:00.001-07:00

I've been having a lot of knee pain lately because of cheerleading. I really enjoy doing it, but i don't know if I should continue doing it because the pain doesn't seem to be going away. I went to a doctor and even go to physical therapy. Nothing seems to be helping. Should i try out for the upcoming season?
Answer:
I would not give up on something that you seem to love so much!! Have you tried seeing a podiatrist to see if you have a foot alignment problem that may be causing you to have knee pain. The body is referred to as the kinetic chain, and you should have the joint above (hips/core) and joint below (ankles/feet) to see if you problem is originating there. When you went to physical therapy did they evaluate your hips/core and ankles and feet?
Often times the only thing that helps knee pain is absolute rest, this is true with patellar tendinitis that I have delt with in my athletes. Have you tried taking 2-3 weeks completely off of cheerleading?
It is really hard to help you without knowing where your knee pain is, its quality, etc. I would again not give up, I would start with a podiatrist or foot doctor and get their recommendation.
I hope this helps.

Should i trust my doc ? tired of this.?

2010-05-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

hi all
well im tired of all this thing that bothering me for long time..i just came back from doc visit (family doc and another 90$ of my copay huh!) and i didnt hear anything new.
alergie,sinus infection... thats what i hear all the time...
Im having duul headache in the lower part of my head (in back between neck and brain) for 10 days now and he is saying that cause is sinus congestion.
Maybe(hopefully) this is true but i dont have any headache in the front or around the sinuses...
Is it normal to have slight headache (that come and go) for 10 days in the back of head because of sinuses?
Shoul i consult neurologist ar diferent doc%26gt;
Im curently taking sudafed and nasal drops so i will se how it goes.
Answer:
if you have a sinus infection, you need antibiotics like amoxicillan. It's an infection.

Always good to get a second opinion.

Sinus headaches usually occur in the front of the head around the eyes. What you are describing sounds like a tension head ache, but that is based on the limited information you are giving.You might want to get a second opinion from another practitioner. It's your right to do so any time you don't agree with your primary care provider.

absolutely especially at this time of the year. AND I have noticed just this year and I have turned 43 ouch. But for the first time in my life I am fighting sinus headaches too.They come and go and until we get past this spring pollen season we are going to have to bear with it. try something oner the counter first before you go back next time that doesnt cause drouseness. Hope you feel better

go see an iridoligist alternative health care they can help you.

Should I tell my parents I smoke?

2010-05-25T19:21:00.001-07:00

I'm 16, and I rarely smoke. About 1 cigarette per week, maximum. When I do, they are Ultra Lights...never anything else. I know my parents would be angry and disappointed if they knew. Dont tell me they already know because they smell it on me. They dont. I only smoke outside when they are sleeping or out of the house. Then I come in and shower, brush my teeth, and wash my clothes. My cigs are well hidden too...I know they haven't seen them. I'm not addicted, and dont want to be...I'm not quitting either, because I don't want too...I'm not a heavy smoker, so I know although it's bad, it's not as bad as it could be. My question is, should I tell them, or just keep it as it is? If so, how should I tell them? Thank you so much for you input, I appreciate it. Please don't give me any "you should quit responses."
Answer:
I was in the same situation. I started smoking when I was 14. (I'm 18 now). I used to smoke about a pack or two a week. I did everything I could to try and hide it, but eventually, my parents found out. You can take so many precautions to hide the smell, but you will, at one point in time, be exposed.I'm not going to tell you to quit, since I feel if you want to smoke, go ahead. What I will tell you is this...you should tell your parents. In the middle of a conversation one day, just causually bring up smoking. Let them know that you are aware of all the health risks, and it is your choice to smoke. They should respect your decision. Plus, they should also be smart enough to understand that if they say no, you are going to continue doing it anyway. It may seem like a no-win situation, but if they catch you, you WILL be in huge trouble.Good luck!

ya i think u should tell them before they catch u smoking. they might get even more mad if they catch you.

Tell them. They may get annoyed, but they'll appreciate your honesty, for sure.

if you only smoke alittle---give it up now. i smoked for 30 yrs. yes, i was hooked. what a nasty, expensive dirty habit-addiction. you dont need it. i am 80 days into my quit. i am so proud of me. no, dont tell your parents, but stop. what are you getting out of it? you got to shower, clean close, brush your teeth..i dont get it. . i cant think of any reason NOT to tell you to quit. you are a stonger soul for quitting.

Instead of being angry at you if you tell them, they will be relieved. They will be happy you told them about this, because, I'm sure parents often feel like they don't know anything about their teenagers. Of course they will want you to stop %26 be worried but they will understand, because you told them. It's also a LOT better then if they catch you because then they will be super angry.But i do advise you to quit cold turkey because even though you only smoke once a week now, it might get worse and smoking is HORRIBLE! 1. i think it is discusting and will not date a guy that smokes but also 2. the chances of you getting lung disease or cancer is increseased incredibly! And 3. its not attractive

well, you already know the reasons why not too. and you already know that if your parents found out how dissapointed they would be,, but only you can decide whether to let them know or not. or if you can handle the way theywill make you feel when you do tell them. and if your already decided not to stop. then you may as well be addicted cause you already are experiencing the affects of tobbaco by not wanting to quit.
I wish I would of quit when I was at that same stage in my life. I was about your age when I started and it was only one smoke, but then it led to more and thenmore, and I thought that I was not addicted also, but by the time I wanted to quit, I was addicted and that was over 30 years ago, and Istill smoke, and it stinks, your breath smells bad, your teeth go bad, and your skin turns yellow, besides the fact that you run out of breath when running, or anything too strenuous.
but its totally up to you.. your choice. it is always only your choice.
you have choices all through your life. but when you make those choices remember to think of the consequences of the choices that you have, they will either be good for you, or bad for you.
no inbetweens.. you do. or you don't.. nothing is half and half.
remember that in all your decisions. make them wise and good for you, not bad for you..
and you will be happier inlife.
again, this is your choice, not anyone elses. we can only give you advice, but what you do with that advice is your choice still. hope you do the right one for you.

Tell them, The reason is even if yo usmoke only 1 a week you can get cancer and they will contact your parents, so just to be sure tell them.To tell them just bring it up during dinner? Or if there is a relitive that is younger that you don't want them to know about it set time aside from your life and bring your parent(s) and tell them.

Im a bad one to give you advise here.my dad is on oxygen (CODP), I just buried my 76 y/o grandfather (metastatic lung cancer), I have asthma (second hand smoke) and I just left a patients house (in homecare) with laryngeal cancer-a new tracheostomy and a bed to chair existance (only 50y/o). Oh...did I mention a patient I had in the hospital as a new graduate-44y/o who only smoked a few cigarettes in her teens (peer acceptance mostly)-she was on a heart lung transplant list.she is dead now...

i wouldnt. shoot. but its the right thing to do

if you never tell them, you will always be able to use that as an excuse to not smoke forever, even if you hide it for 10-15 years. smoking and have a great time untill the oneday you realize that your ready to not do it again. sure its fun and your parents probably did it once too. just remember how to quit and what it feals like to not smoke

Should I take Paxil with Tramadol?

2010-05-25T19:21:00.000-07:00

I currently take paxil for anxiety, but also my pain specialist prescribed me Tramadol for my back pain, but I've heard this can be a dangerous combination? Does anyone know if these can be taken together- I'm fixing the anxiety, but am now back in pain.
Answer:
You shouldn't take opiates with SSRI medications because of a condition called Seratonin Syndrome,which can be fatal. Does your pain specialist know you are on the Paxil? Tramadol MAY be okay, because it is not technically an opiate, but binds to some of the same receptors. If your pain doc knows you are on the Paxil and prescribed the Tramadol anyway, then it is probably okay, but you can call his office and ask if you are worried. If not, then for sure call and tell him. Here is the Wikipedia on Seratonin Syndrome, in the meantime: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/seratonin_s...

Ask you doctor or pharmist!

It's not reccommended to take Paxil with Tramadol. There is a risk for a dangerous side effect called seritonin syndrome. I would discuss this with the pain specialist and suggest another drug would be a safer alternative. %26lt;snip%26gt;
Serotonergic Drugs: Based on the mechanism of action of paroxetine hydrochloride and the potential for serotonin syndrome, caution is advised when PAXIL is coadministered with other drugs or agents that may affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter systems, such as triptans, linezolid (an antibiotic which is a reversible non-selective MAOI), lithium, tramadol, or St. John's Wort.

Should I take pain medication?

2010-05-25T19:20:00.002-07:00

I have 2 herniated disc along with a degenerative disc in my lower back. L5 and L6 to be exact. All of which is causing Sciatica. I have tried everything. Physical therapy, nerve block/injections, acupunture and chro just to name a few.I am a severe asthmatic and thus suffer from a wide range of allergies, one of which is NSAID's e.g Motrin, Advil etc. Being allergic to antiinflammatory meds is a big problem when it comes to controlling pain since I can't take them and that is the primary treatment for my problem. I am only 41 years old, I refuse any type of invasive treatment, so that leaves me with 2 options #1 spend the rest of my life in severe pain eventually becoming less and less functional #2 which is highly recommended by my pain managementt team and my orthopedist, and that is to take narcotic pain meds for an extended amount of time. Heres the problem I am TERRIFIED of becoming addicted . We all hear the horror stories. I would be monitered closely. What should I do?
Answer:
Oh Boy! Do I ever understand your problem!
I have functional disabilities of the spine all the way down due to degenerative osteoarthritis. I, too, have worried about addiction and refuse to take anything that will cause it over a long period of ingestion.
I have an Osteopath and a Chiropractor, both, plus I am one of a group of persons who is a total believer in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). I just don't like having the options out of control.I took only herbals until it got to the point where they could not handle the pain problem. Then I was diagnosed, like I already didn't know it, disabled, last year. My problems had gone on for years.I finally faced the fact that I would need pain medication and I spoke to the Osteopath and he prescribed the lowest dosage of a medication and a muscle relaxant. I take it as needed because the pain varies from mild to intense. I've been on it for six months now and am not having problems with it. And I'm happy to say, no signs of addiction either. It is an opioid and I am monitored. I did not want to take Vicodin or anything like it.It may be that your pain is more intense and you couldn't take something like this, but at least, discuss it with your pain management team. And, don't be afraid. It's something you have to do to remain as functional as you can, for a long as you can. Also, I take tumeric as an anit-inflammatory. Ask about whether or not you could take it with your asthma. This is an alternative and make sure it is thoroughly researched by your pain management team before they give you an answer.Good Luck!

Take the medication. Since you will be closely monitored, you can let your doctor know right away if you feel like you are growing dependent on the drug.

Try not to worry about becoming addicted. You need the meds. Take 'em.

If you would be closely monitored, I'd go for it. One option would be to take the meds only when the pain gets really bad, rather than staying in a state of low-level infusion.I'm so sorry to hear about this. I can understand your fear of invasive procedures, but hope you've done sufficient research to learn about the potential successes as well as the potential drawbacks.God bless.

You already have a doctor or else you wouldn't have the knowledge of your condition in such detail. Ask a qualified medical practitioner. Don't leave your health in the hands of a bunch of Yahoo's(pun intended).

i would suggest taking them as if you will be monitored you can let your dr know if thik ur having a problem or are becommign addicted to them and most dr will know i ur addictged or not.

I was reading up on this because I have started taking opioid painkillers for a chronic problem. It turns out that hardly anyone taking narcotics for pain ends up addicted. Some people develop a physical dependence, which just means that you need to gradually cut back the dosage instead of stopping all at once. (Addiction is when you get high and keep wanting to take more and more of the drug.)Most people feel more normal and are able to function better when their pain is controlled. They don't get high.Doctors are very, very afraid of the gov't taking their licenses away if they prescribe too many painkillers, so when you have your doctors urging you to do this, you know they are convinced the benefits far outweigh the risks.I'd say take the pain meds.

take the meds...Your Doctor will give you enough for your pain and if you take more than you should, that's when you become addicted...I have been taking Pain Meds for years...I almost have the same thing as you.
I have degenerative Arthritis, without the pain meds, I know I wouldn't want to be here, because I just couldn't take the pain...
Take the Pills, just don't abuse them and you will be fine..good luck

Should i take off my bandage when im taking a shower?

2010-05-25T19:20:00.001-07:00

...i dont want to get my scrapes wet so should i leave it or take it off the bandage...plus how come my bandage alway wet in random times ??
Answer:
yes, you should take your bandage off when you shower because they will become wet and soggy. OR you can wrap plastic wrap (Saran wrap) around it to protect it - but make sure to remove the plastic wrap when you are done showering

Leave it on, in the shower, and replace it with a new bandage, when you are out and dry.

leave it on, then replace it. if the cut healed that u should be fine.

Should I take my son to the er, how can u tell if it is serious or not?

2010-05-25T19:20:00.000-07:00

My 6 yr old slammed his finger (thumb) in the car door. The back of the thumb is bruised already and its only been 20 min. His thumb nail is also pretty bruised. It is swollen but he can move it. Is it okay! or should I just call the dr and see what she says...
Answer:
If he can bend his finger without pain and no popping or cracking can be heard, if there is no severe bleeding, if he can recall what happened and doesn't seem confused or different than normal, then no it wouldn't be necessary to take him to the ER. Just put some ice on it. It will have some swelling, but as long as there's no protruding bones, lots of blood, or anything that appears very strange then not to worry.

This article provides information on your issue. If you have any doubts, you should seek professional medical advice.http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/0...

If there is blood trapped under the fingernail, the pressure may bild up and cause increased pain. I would just ice the area and keep an eye on it. If your child continues to have problems then I would call his doctor

Take him.

I can't believe your still sitting at a computer.

When I was 18, I got 2 fingers closed in a car door. Neither finger was broken, but I did lose both nails (they grew back fine).
Keep an eye on him. Keep it elevated and ice it---20 minutes on then 30 minutes off (so you don't burn the skin). Give him whatever you usually give him for pain/fevers if he complains of pain. If it starts getting worse, then you should take him to the ER.

probley not much they can do..it happened to me when i was about 6 or 7...very sore and the nail came off eventually but it grew back..if you are not sure take him to er but i think it will be ok..ice on it and motrin or something for pain ..good luck

I did the same thing when I was 8, I was taken to the family doctor where he popped the nail off to relieve the pressure (grossing me out fully as blood spurted out all over the room) but the pain was gone, in a few days the nail started to return and I was find. If you can go to your doctor it might be quicker or one of the one stop centers, most emergency rooms are so busy that he might wait in the er while more serious cases are treated.

After icing the injury today, take him to the doctor' or for an x-ray tomorrow if the pain gets worse or persists.You can give him one Tylenol for the pain.

Should i take my dog to the vet?

2010-05-25T19:19:00.001-07:00

my dog a daschund jump of my bed which is 3 ft off the ground and landed on tiled floor. I believe that it is a muscle injury because he can walk and if i grab his front left arm where he seems to be injured he doesnt bark, but when i feel around his frontale sholder area he seems like he is in pain. Also now when he walks around he limps, and barks. If you are a vet please email me at gio_handal@yahoo.com
Answer:
COSIDERING THE YOUNG AGE OF YOUR DOG, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE AREA EXAMINED!
HE COULD GET A FRACTURE FROM A JUMP LIKE YOU DESCRIBED!
FOR HIS SAKE, HAVE HIM CHECKED OUT!
IT MAY REQUIRE CARE TO CORRECT THE INJURY!

Yes, yes yes,,,,please take him to the vet. That happened to my dog once and she had a lot of pain...take him ASAP.bye

Yes ! For sure take him to the vet.

Should i take my cast off?

2010-05-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

Ok i broke my hand 2 1/2 weeks ago puching a wall and it came out a fracrued 5th metacarpal. my baseball team is doing really good right now and would be doing a lot better if they had me. If i wait untill the cast is schedueled to come off...the season is over and this is a once in a lifetime thing... so i have been debating whe to take it off or if i should the hand feels pretty good and is schedueled to come over in 2 weeks should i cut it off now or not?
Answer:
You should keep your cast on. I had a co-worker who had anxiety issues with casts, took hers off too early, and her arm never healed. She broke the same arm 3 times in one year. It needs to heal 100% or else you could break it again by doing something really simple.

what does your orthopedist say when asked?

your hand is more important than a baseball game.

wake up to yourself are you dull or something IT IS ON THERE FOR A GOOD REASON grow up if you take it off it wont heal properly and you will have major problems with pain and arthritis in the future. IF you take it off now you probably wont be able to play baseball for the rest of your life THINK CLEARLY

do not do that! if you arent totally healed then you would face a lifetime of trouble. Its a small price to pay to miss a season rather then to have arthritis and a deformed hand for the rest of your life..

of course not! Do you want to permanently damage your hand?Baseball lasts for a short time Life is longer. a damaged hand for the rest of your life is what you are risking by taking off the cast now.

NO. do not take your cast off if you want to risk the chance of never being able to play baseball again. Be sure to listen to the doctor

Only if this season is more important than the rest of your life. The cast is there to protect while the hand heals completely. After that the hand will need some strengthening and exercize before doing major work like playing ball. Taking the cast off prematurely could risk further injurt and limit your use of your hand later on as well as creaqting situations that can cause a lot of pain. All that said there is no reason not to ask the doctor to recheck and see if healing has progressed to the poing that you can safely have it removed.Please also consider getting some assistance with better ways to manage anger. You did well to hit the wall not a person or animal but you are worth a lot too and shouldn't get damaged by your anger.

I don't think it would be a good idea to cut it off. You think it feels good now but you are not moving and using your hand and wrist or even bearning weight like normal. You need time for your bones to heal and it normally takes 6 weeks for that to happen. It also sounds like you have an anger problem that should be looked at, guys who punch walls end up in bad positions, go talk to someone (counsler). You should take this as a hard lesson learned. There will be other games and bigger teams to play in the future, I put off knee surgery because I thought like you and wanted to get out there and play but only injured my knee got worse.

You need to wait to have it removed. Time to heal is very important.

trust me NO leave it on untill it saposed to come off. You could cause more damage if its not healed all the way and you will be stuck in a cast even longer than you really need to.

no you should not take the cast off yourself. 1st you dot know if its really to come off and you could damage your arm more trying to take it off. taking a cast off needs to be done by a doctor

No, keep it on. You won't be of help to your team if you play because that bone which has started to heal will refracture for sure at 2 1/2 weeks.. You see, even an operated metacarpal has to be immobilized for about 6 weeks before removal of the pin.

Should I take more pills to compensate for the days I missed?

2010-05-25T19:18:00.001-07:00

I recently got sinusitus, and my doctor gave me a 10 day supply of Amoxicillin and told me to take them all, I understand the importance of finishing all the medication, but I recently missed two takings, which leaves me with an extra day of pills. I was wondering what should I do? Should I stay within the time frame and take an extra pill a day? or is the extra day ok?Thanks. :)
Answer:
If you missed only one dose, you are definately okay
If you missed ONE whold day, you are probably still okay
Start taking the next dosage and continue until they are gone. Anti-biotics work by accumulation sort-of...It is important to take all the pills..Oh and btw if you are on oral contraceptives, be extra careful while you are on the anti-biotics.and don't drink any alcohol..and eat yogurt to prevent diarrhea.
Hope this helps!!

never take more then you are suppose to

Just continue to take the prescribed amount. No need to "catch up"

Do not take extra pills, just finish them out like you normally would leaving you with an extra day to finish it.Extra pills within a day's time frame can be dangerous, even if it is just an antibiotic.

just keep taking them per the instructions take them the extra day.

I shouldn't take more pills than you are supposed to each day. Carry on as usual and maybe ask your doctor to check if there will be a problem that you missed some out.

Should i swallow these capsules whole, or chew them?

2010-05-25T19:18:00.000-07:00

i have some Pure cod liver oil capsules, should i chew or swallow whole? it doesnt say on the box!
Answer:
it will taste pretty yucky if you chew it.it's just a supplement,not a medicine,doesn't matter how it goes down

swallow whole if you don't want to puke. Cod oil doesn't matter. It usually matters if the pill is a time released medicine.

I think unless it specifically says "Chewable" on the bottle then you should sallow them.

Swallow them whole

swallow whole. cod liver oil tastes pretty bad. as in it will make you gag.
it won't hurt you at all if you chew them; it'll only taste foul.

swallow whole

Should I sue Walmart?

2010-05-25T19:17:00.000-07:00

Yesterday when I was shopping at Walmart , I was getting a wood tray with glass candle holders that was on the top of another set. I didn't noticed but the set that was under the one I was getting wasn't close properly, the plastic cover was open, therefore that opened plastic got stock with the tray I was getting and the candle holder went into the floor and it broke, splashing glass everywhere causing me a big cut in my ankle. I was bledding a lot. I'm still in pain and can't walk.
Answer:
you can try. i think u could win the case if a lawyer will take it

i would try , ask a lawyer first if they would take the case

No you will be wasting your money. Go to the store and they will likely pay for your medical bill.

As long as you can prove it cause I broke my ankle almost 2yrs ago there %26 they are fighting me tooth and nail which isn't right.Good Luck

You should sue if you feel that Walmart caused your pain and injury.

you could try ,but they could come back with you did it deliberately and who did you have with you to prove otherwise

you can try u probably wont get anything. walmart is a big company and they have the best of the best lawyers. good luck.

Sue those corporate bastards!

Walmart is one of the biggest department stores around. I would contact manager and see what they will do for you.I don't think I would sue but they may give you a pay out.Talk to a lawyer for free and see what he has to say.I know a woman here in Canada that sued McDonalds because she spilled a hot coffee on her lap.I guess it wouldn't hurt to talk to lawyer he may be able to get a pay out for you.It depends how bad the accident is.Also get pictures right away if you are thinking about a law suit. Good Luck

i agree that you should not.
you should go and have them simply pay for your medical bill.
if you try and sue it will get into a big drawn out thing and end up as a waste of money.

no u shudnt...thats something that customer cud have done and walmart didnt have any control of it. if its not an injury that is goin to affect your life permanently then dont what would be the point. if u went to the hosp they will gladly pay ur medical bills im sure

You can, and I think you would have a good case. But Wal-mart have enought money and lawyers to drag the case out forever, even if you won, Wal-mart would keep appealing it and they have the money to do it. They would wait you out, because they know that you don't have that kind of money to keep obtaining a lawyer for such a long time. They may settle with you and give you something, but it won't be like the amount you would get if you won in court.

I'm not sure about this one b/c It wasn't really their negligence.
well, in a way it was but they wont think so.
Good luck with them anyway. when my niece was 7 she punched a punching bag that was hanging from the ceiling, when she hit it a large chain came down and slashed her arm. she got about 40 stitches, inside and outside. that was 10 years ago and walmart has yet to reimburse the Dr bills. The manager ran over there and was telling them she shouldnt have punched it and was trying to get my sister to sign papers while her daughter is screaming and bleeding!!I suggest calling a lawyer and see what they say.

You could try, but the fact is, it was an accident. I am pretty sure they would pay your medical bills, but not "pain and suffering" or anything.

It was your negligence which caused the accident. If you had done something similar at home who would you sue?
If you try to sue wally word you would have to show gross negligence on their part in the manner with which they stacked the products.

Yes. . take pictures of it while it is in its early stages. talk to a lawyer get a doctors note etc. I think if u make it public they will pay 4 it but they are afraid of loss of bussiness. if they R scared enough they will pay. talk 2 a lawyer ttho

I wouldn't advise you sue them, simply call and advise them the situation, and see if they will reimburse your medical fees.Next time be more careful.

Should I stay up?

2010-05-25T19:16:00.000-07:00

Ok so I have to be up at like 5am to get ready for work tomorrow. Should I go watch that new 28 weeks later tonight? it'll finish at like twenty to midnight or later?
Answer:
What time do you normally go to bed - only you know how tired you will be - it may make for a very loong day tomorrow!

It depends. If you can normally go to bed and get to sleep before that time, go to bed. If you normally don't fall asleep till the wee morning (like me) sometimes it doesn't help at all to go to bed.Good luck.

Gees, only you can decide that. How tired do you want to be at work tomorrow?

Should I sleep tonight, its 5am, gotta be at work in 3 hours?

2010-05-25T19:15:00.003-07:00

THey say some is better than none...but geez, I'll only get 2 1/2 hours sleep tops...is it worth it?
Answer:
if i find my self in this situation i just stay up and then sleep after work. You will be more tired sleeping for that time and then working. Just stick it out with a large energy drink and mabe some 'Energy Now' pills. Then crash long and hard when 8 to 10 is permitted...

Not really, just stay awake and answer questions. Seasame street is on!

I honestly wouldn't bother. You are going to feel wired if you don't sleep. But you'd feel wrecked if you did.

Nah..when u wake up, you will be exhausted and really lazy. Drink some coffee!

hell yea go to sleep maybe you wont wake up and lose ur job

The question should be...should i call in sick. Yes you should. Don't go to work with so little sleep or no sleep. Productivity will be low and you take the chance of being killed driving to work or even fired.

i'm sitting here with the same problem...ive decided to stay up...2 hours wont make or break you...actually its a proven fact that if some people try to go to sleep for 2 hours or shorter, they feel worse than just going about their day...my boyfriend works the midnight shift and he has a hard time getting to sleep during the day so if he doesnt get to sleep by at least 8pm i make him stay up. he always ends up making up for lost sleep the next day

stay awake. but rest your eyes occasionally if need be. it'll be hard to keep your eyes awake the rest of the 'night' and during your work day.

I think some sleep is always better than none."Sleep that knits up the ravelled sleeve (sleave) of care."
Shakespeare.You need to knit up the unravelled sleeve which is th mind after a day. The chances are it'll still be slightly loose when you get to work, but loose is better than totally undone.Make sure you set a loud alarm!

Call in unless your asleep now because work sucks when your exhausted for real.

I think you would just be more tired if you slept now. Might as well just stay up. I think I remember from a class I took once that you are more rested when you can sleep through a complete REM cycle (usually about 3 hours? Now I wish I had taken better notes!!). Just make yourself some coffee and a good hearty breakfast and, even if you are really wiped out after work, try to stay up until as close to your normal bedtime as possible so your sleep schedule doesn't get all out of whack.

take a long shower,have a coffee.you may find with walking to work you will feel more refreshed.when you get home,try stay up until at least early evening,so you can get back into a good routine

Should i sleep 8 or more hours aday?

2010-05-25T19:15:00.002-07:00

i want to know "exactly how many hours should i sleep a day"i am a college studentmy BMI is 26age is 18
Answer:
As someone else just pointed out, about 7 hours is the norm for most people. It does also depend on what you've been doing that day as well as to how much rest you should get and how much sleep you'd normally have.There are times when I've slept just a couple of hours and felt better than when I've been asleep for 8 or more hours, so it will more than likely vary from person to person.Why not try out different time-tables and see which works best for you? Perhaps just altering when you go to bed or get up could make a big difference in the level of rest you actually get.

The general rule of thumb is no less than 6hrs and no more than 8hrs a night. Works well for me.

It varies depending on your personal needs

8 hours is a working day-the doctors says you should sleep 7 or 6 hours is best buty sometimes sleeping more can bring on headaches and backaches.

Try yourself! See how much you need %26 don't ask the others. Sleep 2-4 days as much as you can and see how you feel. Everyday feeling better or tired? Then 4 another days in row put your alarm to wake you up in 8 hours and see again how you feel.
Usually they say 5-8 hours is fine. But some people sleep the afternoon too. You can sleep 6 hours the night and then 2 the morning it's the same. For example i'm a student too and i know i don't have time at all and the most of times i'm sleeping late the night. But to be truth i'm a big sleeper myself. I could leave myself sleeping 12 hours+ altough i feel tired then. I can't get up, i can't concentrate etc... But when i sleep less (6-7 hours) i wake up really fast *next day* and i'm full of energy and i can't explain that(!)!!
So it depends on the situation, the person, the DNA sometimes... It's better to try it and see.

everyone varies with how much they need. 8 to 9 hours is just a guide. If you still feel tired you may need 10 hours or you may be able to manage on 6 or 7

Should I see an orthopedic doctor for pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulders?

2010-05-25T19:15:00.001-07:00

I also have bone spurs on both sides of my neck. I get migraine headaches over my right eye or I get bad tension type headaches , with these headaches the bone spurs get tight and hard.
Answer:
I would see your family doctor first and they can referrer you onto other doctors.

I'd try massage first.

You need to maintain a proper posture, like keeping head straight. Don't bend head/neck forward. Don't use thick pillow.If doing lot of table work, take care to maintain good posture. You may need to get xrays/ CT scan to rule out cervical spondylosis.

Your family Chiropractor might be a better first option. The orthopedist will only give you drugs (with dangerous side effects) which never treat the CAUSE of these kinds of conditions. Your family Chiropractor will work with you to identify and correct any underlying structural causes of your pain and suffering. Importantly, your Chiropractor will refer you to an orthopedist if that is what you really need. Sadly, the orthopedist will not refer you to a Chiropractor if that is what you need.Chiropractic FIRST, then drugs, then surgery.Best wishes and good luck.

You could, but a physiotherapist is also likely to be useful to you. The physio can provide some postural tips and exercises that can alleviate some or all of the painful responses you are experiencing. If there are particular indications that surgical intervention would be more useful, the physio will be able to identify these, and will also hel[p you prepare to get the best outcome from the surgery.

I would go see a physical therapist first. They are able to give massage and several other equipment-assisted forms of therapy that are designed to help with sore or injured muscles. An orthopedic doctor is concerned with tendons, bones, and joints, rather than the muscles themselves.
Even if this is completely stress related, a PT can give you therapy that helps control the pain and can teach basic stretches and exercises that will keep the symptoms from coming back.A PT will be able to tell if you need to see an orthopedic doctor, and he or she will likely be able to identify the best ones for your specific problems.Best of luck!

Acupuncture is the best treatment.
If spurs doesn't disappear with acupuncture go for surgery, it is actually a mechanical and hence surgical problem.Source(s):
SHREE SWASTHYAYOG TREATMENT, TRAINING %26 RESEARCH INSTITUTE
R.H. 鈥?19, Jhulelal Society, Sector 鈥?2/E, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, INDIA.

Should i see a foot doctor?

2010-05-25T19:15:00.000-07:00

on halloween of 2006 i hurt my foot. i was stepping down from the sidewalk and there was a rock where my foot landed. my foot bent almost or totally sideways. it hurt like hell. i was able to walk on it but with difficulty. the next morning when i tried to get out of bed i couldnt even walk. it hurt so bad when i tried to take a step that i had to crawl around the house to get my breakfast which was a simple bowl of ceral. so i sat around for the next few days till it felt better. now it hurts if i bend it certain ways. like if i point it straight sometimes that hurts. if i have it pointed to the back of me with my leg out that hurts sometimes. i can't sit with my legs under me and i haven't tried but awhile ago i couldnt use that foot to get myself up off the floor. like u know when u put your weight on one foot when your getting up. and i'm a dance teacher so i can't have foot problems. should i go get this checked out? i never went to see anyone we just assumed i sprained it.
Answer:
Definitely. See someone immediately. This could be a minor fracture. I am an avid hurdler and recently was told that my foot was most likely sprained. I ached with it for over 2 weeks until I went back to the clinic that diagnosed me. I had a different doctor the second time. He told me that he was 95% sure of a break after a foot X-ray. Don't know what your insurance status is, but you should get it checked out before the damage becomes permanent.

yes

Better late then never. Sounds like some kind of tendon problem.

Ummmm...yeah. You should've gone to see a doctor 6 months ago. There are dozens of tiny bones in your foot, sounds like you broke at least a couple of them. You're a dance teacher?? I would think you would be a little more concerned about your feet.

Should I see a doctor?

2010-05-25T19:14:00.002-07:00

Ok, so on wed. morning i woke up w/ a stuffed up ear, i went to school and ended coming home early cause it hurt. Every night since then while i was asleep i slept on that ear hoping any fluids that might be causing it to be stuffed it up, might be drained. Every time i wake up there is dry blood around my ear like its been bleeding, but it doesnt hurt. My sister-in -law says i should go to a doctor my mom says not. Should I go to a doctor?
Answer:
Yes, you need to go to a doctor. Having a stuffed up ear as an adult can often point to sinus infection which antibiotics can easily clear up. However, since you are experiencing bleeding you need to go to a doctor as soon as you can. It may be a severe ear infection but it could be much more threatening to your hearing. The ears you have are the only ones you get, see a doctor and take care of them. I would suggest going to a local urgent care clinic or your family physician, they can refer you to a specialist should you need one.

Yes you might have popped your ear drum!
Go to the doctor

If it does not clear up soon, go to a doctor

UM HELL YES bleeding from your ear isnt good

I would go to a doctor asap, that is not normal.

umm yea. if you have to ask then you probably should.

blood out of ear. yes.. you should asee a doctor.
It could be anything from an ear ifection to a ruptured eardrum.

Yes, sounds like serious inner ear infection, and it requires antibiotics.
Also, use a decongestant, because THAT is what dries up the fluids in your inner ear canals, rather than sleeping on it.
Good luck!!

You have what we call an ear infection. These can be very serious if not taking care of. To the point of loosing hearing and you made have to have tubes put in. Please take care of this as soon as possible. (you have been warned)

Yes, you probably have an ear infection. What is your mom's problem?

you need to see a doctor you have a very very bad ear infection and your ear drum may have ruptured

yes, you should go to a doctor.

If it's not better soon, then you should. If you don't it might lead to something dangerous.

yes

to be on the safe side you should go to the doctor.

Under normal circumstances ears are not supposed to bleed. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...Check out this link.

hey in case you didn't know: YOUR EAR IS BLEEDING. if your mom doesn't want to take you to the doctor(bad parent by the way), then go to the school nurse and she'll tell your mom to take you.

YES, go to a ENT, ears, nose and throat Physician. It could be a possible hole in your eardrum, due to access fluid build up. It pressure remains/fluid build up, then they may insert a tube to drain fluid and reduce pressure.
Have you been exposed to extreme noise, recent air travel, swimming in a waterhole (parasite of waterborne nature)
Get it checked out.

instead of writing to us get an appointment,take sickness,pain bleeding seriously.

Yes you SHOULD see a doctor and do not delay. I hope you haven't been poking in your ear with anything to make it bleed. Please go see a doctor. Something is going on and it needs to be checked. Don't mess with your hearing or vision. Hope you let us know what the doctor says. PLEASE do not put anything in your ear unless directed to do so by your doctor. Good luck!

Should i see a doctor?

2010-05-25T19:14:00.001-07:00

Last night i found it very hard to breath and had to use an inhaler for hte first time! it felt like my throat and my chest were closing up and getting very tight, this moringi my chest is still very tight and im still having a bit of trouble! My mum has put it down to hayfever as i get it really bad and said there is no point in seeing the doctor about it but iworried becasue im still having a bit of trouble breathing, should i go see a docotr anyway?
Answer:
you should see a doctor! no joke!

YES see a doctor write away. you might be having an azsma attack and you could die.

Go see a doctor, it is the best thing to do, besides, no offense, your mum isn't a doctor is she?

1. If you feel uncomfortable, you should see your doctor and ask about it. You could of developed Asthma or another condition that affects your airways.2. If it happened after excersise, then in could be exercised induced Asthma.What should you do?Definatley see you doctor and have a test for ashtma and excersise induced asthma. more info is needed to accurately answer this question.

i think that your mom should realize that your health is very important. In medicine one thing can always look like another, if the problem persists i suggest going to see your doctor and i also suggest against any sort of activity that makes you breath heavily.

If you have asthma I am assuming this is so,are you weezing could be an asthma attack.Or maybe something cardio vascular.I would suggest you see a doctor immediately!!!
I checked your symptoms and I got this as possible causes
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/symptom...

go,for you good,my bf gets that is an allergy,but is not safe,if you are not under medication.

YES!!

Yes...go now

anytime you are having trouble breathing you should see a doctor. What is wrong with mum?? She should know that.Get to a dr. ASAP

Yes! If you are having trouble breathing, you must see a doctor. It is not a good idea to try to self-diagnose something that serious.

Should I see a doctor if I faint?

2010-05-25T19:14:00.000-07:00

This morning I had a dizzy/fainting spell, blacked out for a moment and fell on the floor (somebody caught me, don't worry). I hadn't eaten in the past 4 hours so I hope it was just because of low blood sugar. This kind of thing has happened before, about once or twice a year I guess. I've also had a dull headache all afternoon and just as I started typing this question I got sharp pains in my right temple. Should I see a doctor/is there any way to stop this from happening?
Answer:
You should see a doctor as soon as possible, as a nurse I can tell you that many things can cause fainting but you should absolutely have it checked out.

what do you want the doctor to do? he will tell you since it happens 1nc or twice a year he cant do anything. You want a cholesterol or diabetes test? then go in for that don't waste a doctor's time and say ever few months i feel sick.

you sound dehydrated and had low blood sugar, which explains the headache but if it makes you feel better talk to your doctor

i think u should! cos if its happened before then it could be serious. atleast to give yourself peace of mind u should. all the other symptoms could be as a result of stress.

You are probably dehydrated.Drink 8 glasses of water everyday and stay away from caffeine.Soda pop and coffee,chocolate.You can have 1 soda a day but drink more water.

Yes you should see the doctor but it is probably just not from eating or drinking.
Don't worry I once fainted during the school assembly it was very hot and I was dehydrated into a very nice experience but go see the doctor anyway I didn't have to because I knew what it was from.

Should I search for disability insurance, even though I am in good health?

2010-05-25T19:13:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Yes, absolutely. A former co-worker got a blood infection that almost cost him his right arm, literally. He ended up having to have 5 inches of a bone removed in an effort to save his arm. Doctors think he got the infection from a paper cut. He missed months of work and didn't have disability insurance because he thought the $11/mo was too expensive. He ended up having to rely on the kindness of family, friends and strangers to keep a roof over his head and food on the table while he was unable to work. This is even more important if you have a family to support. If it isn't available through work, check with your auto/homeowners insurance agent.

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Should I remove my thumbnail?

2010-05-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

I smashed my thumb about two weeks ago. I can tell I'm going to lose the nail. I think if I were to pry on it, that it would come off. Should I leave it, and just let it happen? Or, should I help it out a little? Which is best for future growth?
Answer:
it'll come off on it's own. try not to play with it too much until then. i seriously don't understand why so many people on here advise a doctor or a trip to the er for every little cut and scrape. you definitely want to keep the site clean before and after the nail comes off.

Leave it alone - if you pry it off you will damage the nail bed ~ and have a sight for sore eyes ~ it will never heal properly ~ It should come off as the nail grows ~ you could trim ~ and I mean trim the nail as it grows out ~ to keep it from ripping or tearing ~

See a Dr. depends on how bad it is if it's barely hanging I would remove it but thats not an expert opinion.

Go see a doctor.Nail can grow again.

try and poke a hole in the middle,this will remove some of the liquids..well its what my doc told me,gl^^

Don't mess with it yourself. Any wound as large as your thumbnail poses a real risk for infection if not handled by a professional. See a doctor or nurse practitioner.

Future growth will shove it off, don't worry about it unless it is infected. It will fall off eventually.The problem with thinking it will come off with a little prying...is that it isn't as simple as that, it never is. Because SOMETHING is still attached and that will hurt like hell if you pull and pull and ...Eh, just let nature take it's course dude.As for future growth, it'll be fine. This happened to my pinky toenail and it was loose all the way down to the base and I thought about ripping it off but the new growth pushed the dead off. In the end I had so much new growth I only had to pull a little bit and the old came right off. So don't force it. Little effort should be used, if more is required don't do it, it's not ready ;)

Should I put my earring back in?

2010-05-25T19:12:00.001-07:00

I got my ear pierced about a month ago. During a weekend, I was at work, and my boss told me to take out my earring. I did and the next morning it was infected. It was twice the size of my other ear. The lobe actually dropped and widened. I went to the doctor and he said I needed it to be drained. He said I could wear the earring again. He sent me to an ENT to get it drained, but he said it was just swollen, no puss. He gave me meds and said I could NEVER wear an earring again. I am very confused. I clean it MANY times daily. Today I checked to see if my hole is still open and it was. Can I wear my earring?
Answer:
You didnt say what quality the earring you have is...if it is a good earring. wait for the ear to heal and reinsert it. Clean the lobe frequently by using peroxide and alcohol, gently squeeze around the opening to see if pus appears. When/if you reinsert an earring, dip it in alcohol and touch only the gem part to insert. As another person stated, you can use a broom straw to keep the hole open or a piece of thread will do the trick also. Use alcohol to clean those too. Hot, red and swollen means infection. If you start to see those signs take the earring out, treat the area and reinsert when healed. Eventually the hole will heal on the inside and you'll be fine. --RN

you're a dude, you shouldn't be wearing an earing in the first place!

call your doctor and ask them

I would carefully see if you can work it in but if it hurts you may tear a hole in the skin causing permanent damage.

i think you should ask your doctor for what's best... you don't want it to get worse!
Good luck!
Toodles,
~babygirl~

did you hear what the eNT said," you could never wear an earing again" deal with it.
pierce something else if you want an earing so bad

If a doctor told you not to then I wouldnt. A little piece of jewerly isnt really worth health problems

You need to call the ENT doc to find out WHY you are not supposed to wear the earring again. You must have forgot to ask why when you were in his office. Do not put an earring back in until you check with the ENT doc to find out why you are not supposed to put an earring back in the hole.

I would check with the doctor just to be sure. I know he said you couldn't, but he could have made a mistake and said the wrong thing.

If it wasn't infected, according to the ENT, then why would you not be able to wear the earring ever again? This doesn't make sense to me. It doesn't sound like an allergic reaction to the earring, because you had it in for a month. I would put the earring back in. If it swells up again, well, take it out and then don't wear earrings anymore, but I doubt that it will.

Im sure you will be able to wear it again, but the infection needs to be taken care of first. If you ever have an infected piercing, you shouldnt take out the earring, you should get the infection taken care of with the earring in your ear, because if it closes up, how will you heal the infection?

GOD NO!! i had my ears pierced over the summer, and then i took it out after about two months, and then when i put it back in, i poked another hole in my ear and it HURT SOOOOOOO BAD!!!! the worst part is i had no idea wat had happened so when i finally let my mom see it, it was all infected and nasty. now i have to wait for them to close up again before i get them peirced again. :( *cry*

Yes you can ,but for now if your ear is still in pain get some straw from a real broom and burn the ends of the straw,the sraw should be as big as a stud earring and you should be fine for work too .

It might not be the best idea. I remember a family friend telling me that she had an ear infection and the hole closed up AROUND the earring. Her mother had to wrestle her to the floor to remove it. But from the way the situation sounds I don't think there's a possibility of this happening. I don't want to sound repetitive but you definitely should talk to a professional before trying anything. But my personal advice would be: try it, if it worsens take it out. if it's fine, then i guess you'll be okay. You might have also bought a cheaply made earring.

Should i put lotion on a healing wound?

2010-05-25T19:12:00.000-07:00

It's drying up and bunching and tightening the skin around it. If i open up my hands (ex. to do a high-five), it tears and bleeds. How do i keep it from drying up?Or is this just part of the healing process?
Answer:
keep neosporin on it and keep it bandaged. Wash it out 2 times a day with soapy water and redress the would. This should make the healing process a lot slower but a lot less painful. and when you do have a scar use mederme to clear it right up. Or you can always wash it out with saline solution. This gets rid of all the crusties and proceed with the dressing.KEEP IT CLEAN!

You need to use vaseline.

try using a liquid bandage on the actual open wound, and then use petroleum jelly overnight, if you can stand it, to seal in moisture. mosy lotions contain a lot of other stuff you may not want seeping through the cracks - could be painful.

Don't put lotion on it! If its still bleeding it not healed yet. How big is the cut by the way? "tearing and bleeding" is making it sound big.

I wouldn鈥檛 advise putting lotion in or around a cut like that. You could probably find some sort of antibiotic ointment to put on it. That would help keep it from drying up so much and cracking, and it would help prevent infection.

you should keep some thing like triple antibiotic on it with a bandage to fit over the sore till it heals you need to keep the skin soft and not allow it to dry out or it will continue to bleed and tear and it will keep it from getting infected so keep it covered with neosporion on it or triple antobitic and when it is healed you can tell you won't need those any more

use vasiline or maybe dettol.

Should i play basketball with a back injury?

2010-05-25T19:11:00.002-07:00

Ok i have a basketball tournamount tomorrow and im trying to decide if i should play or not. I recently went to the hospital 2 days cause my spine and lower back was hurting way bad. But the doctor gave me some painkillers 550 mg so the pain has gone down a little bit now and the side effects do make me a little bit dizzy. The doctor strongly advised me from not lifting anything heavy but he didn't say anything about sports. So would i be stupid to play?
Answer:
No, the back injury may get worst and may stop your basketball activity for a long time.The painkiller will not resolve the problem, the injury is still there, only the pain sensation has been numbed by the painkiller. Remember, painkillers are only to relieve your sensation of pain, but the injury is as it is. any muscular activity will further damage the tissues which you will not feel due to the effect of the painkiller you have taken. But you'll surely feel more pain after the effect of the tablet has subsided. Subsequently, you will require stronger pain killer to relieve you of the pain.Painkillers are bad for stomach and have other side effects. So, why spoil your health, just skip over these basketball matches and wait till your Doctor gives go ahead.

no u w'd aggravate ur back injury.u need rest 4 2 weeks at least.

Should i leave my piercing in, or should i take it out, and if i leave it in, wat should i do to help it?

2010-05-25T19:11:00.001-07:00

i got a second piercing in my ear, i took out the earing in 1 month, but it started to bleed. so for the next few weeks i took it out everyday to clean it, but i kept getting scabs in my ear lobe. i have left it in for 3 weeks now and randomly it started to hurt. it got all puffy and red, then my ear started to bleed. i really dont want to have to close it up and re-pierce my ear, but im not sure if i could get really sick from the infection.
Answer:
You shouldn't take the jewelry out while it's healing, and if it's red and irritated it's still healing, borderline infected. You don't need to take it out but you must be diligent with keeping it cleansed. Don't use any medicine that's 'goopy' on it like bacitracin. Use something like liquid bactine and water in a 50/50 solution 3x a day. Or a warm sea salt solution. But don't take the jewelry out to clean the hole. That will only irritate the piercing itself.This site shows 2 methods of keeping the piercing clean and making it heal properly. I prefer the sea salt soak.http://tattoo.about.com/cs/beginners/l/b...***I strongly recommend you never to go to a place like Claire's or a mall kiosk to get a piercing done. They are NOT professionals. They have NOT been through classes and apprenticeships to learn how to pierce. A pro piercer will be a little more money, but isn't it worth it knowing that the person doing it is a licensed professional rather then a kid who got a p/t job at minimum wage and has a piercing gun?

if it is a cartalage peircing u will grow a bump and have to take it out till it goes down a little then push it back in but its a regular peircing ur ears are probably infected.

Should I keep working my summer job even though I am experiencing wrist pain?

2010-05-25T19:11:00.000-07:00

I am 18, female. I started working as a busser at a nice restaurant just over a week ago, and have gradually started feeling more and more pain in my left wrist from holding the serving trays. Now when I turn my wrist counter-clockwise I feel pain and can hear it click, and it hurts the most when I turn my wrist and then bend it back at a 90 degree angle, as if I was holding a tray. (And when I am at the restaurant, once I get all the dishes off my tray and set it down, it takes about five seconds to regain the mobility in my wrist.)Is this just something that everyone working in restaurants gets used to, or is it a bigger problem? I don't want to sustain any permanent damage for a minimum wage job.I was also thinking that I might be holding the tray improperly. Is there a better way to hold it?
Answer:
When you are at work try wearing an elastic Ace bandage or brace. This can help your wrist by supporting it so you don't twist it the wrong way. Take Motrin, Tylenol or Advil, these are NSAIDS or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories which will keep down the swelling. When you are at home, try not to use it too much, keep it down to a minimum. When typing try not to rest your wrists on the desk. Apply ice every 45 minutes to an hour, and when swollen, keep levatated at a 180 degree angle (that's flat!) If this doesn't help, and the pain doesn't subside in 48 to 72 hours, call of work and go to your doctor. Your symptoms can be anything to a sprain to carpal tunnel syndrome. Good luck, hope this helps.

Try wearing an elastic wrist brace (available in drug stores) for support.

maybe you should get an Xray.. you may have sprained it

you can exercise to strengthen your wrist.
may try a wrist brace

No i say quit

Sounds like you're on the road to carpal tunnel syndrome. It's a hazard in that kind of occupation, along with typists, grocery clerks, etc., where alot of demands are placed on your wrists. Lots of times leads to surgery. You may be able to relieve it with a splint obtained a local medical supplier, but for a minimum wage job, I don't think it's worth it.

you have carpal tunnel syndrome..and yes you shouldnt do that kind of work or you may end up needing surgery. you can get a carpal tunnel brace at the drug store, but if it is bothering you that much, i would stop it. does your wrist bother you when you use the computer key board for a length of time? if so, then it is most likely CTS..

consult an orthopedic doctor, who will take x'ray and give treatment accordingly

It may be due to strain, you should take some painkiller for 4-5 days. If pain does not subside you should consult your doctor.

Should I keep my bedtime?

2010-05-25T19:10:00.001-07:00

I'm a high school student, and I usually I get tired around 6 or 7 PM from schoolwork and other things. I know it's really early, but what I usually like to do is tuck myself into bed around 7 or 7:30 and I usually sleep very well. Sometimes I wonder though: is there such a thing as getting too much sleep? I've tried going to sleep later, but it never seems to work out as well. Should I keep my 7 o clock bedtime or try and break the habit?
Answer:
you could keep it if u want to, the only thing is that if u get into sports or dances, parties at school, u may be staying up until 10 or 11 or later.. u dont want to get into going to bed at 7 because then when it comes to do something fun, u will be too tired to attend.. just a thought.. i wish i could go to bed at 7.lol that would be nice.. hope this helps hun!

Studies say that you should get 8 hours of sleep a night, but if you go to bed early and everything works out for you then keep that schedule.

Your body will tell you if you've had too much sleep. I'm usually sluggish and feel drained if I've gotten too much - even worse that if I didn't get enough.It's best not to break your habits, if they work for you. You'll only have to get back into the swing of things when school starts again. If you feel like you want to vary it, do it a little at a time.

I think if you are needing that much sleep, ask yourself if there is something else going on, maybe you are depressed or you are suffering from a low thyroid. Most teens want to stay up late, even though 8-10 hours of sleep is recommended. You should be up at least a couple most hours, you're missing out on your evening! Id be interested to know what time you get up. I work very early, I get up at 5 am, and usually go to bed around 10.

try and see lf you can stay awake until 9:pm then go to bed. l think 7 is to early to retire

At your age you need to sleep! Do not try and break the habit,thats just how your internal clock is set.Sleeping is the time when our body starts to regenerate itself so to speak.If it is not causing you any social problems and you feel well about it then dont change your schedule.

Should i go to work tomorrow?

2010-05-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

i've got a lousy cold and i ache all over, have been today but i couldn't be bothered to do anythin...
Answer:
No have the day off...to be honest I had it last week and felt crap for a few days so you could actually feel worse tomorrow..

If you feel crap then don't go! the best thing for you is bed rest!

If you can afford to go and see your doctor. Work will always be here, with someone to do it. Take care of yourself first, then you will be 100% to care for others.

If you were my co-worker, I'd be pissed that you came spreading your germs! People get sick, it's part of life, stay in bed, eat chicken noodle soup, orange juice, and TONS of water. (if you don't like water, try crystal light) Also, take tons of vitamin C, with your regular multi vitamin. Good luck, feel better!

No way! Head up to the beach and take some sun! ;)

When i first read your question i was going to tell you Yes.
Now that ive read the rest of your question, No, take as long as it needs to get better.
Cut fresh lemons up put in a big jug fill with boiling water and add sugar and a bit of honey stir and drink and go to bed and get better.

Stay at home, keep warm and have lots to drink. Paracetamol will help the aches and pains.
Take care and I hope you feel better soon.

you're far too poorly to go to work...and you might spread your germs too! best all round if you stay at home!
get well soon!
m x

Do everyone a favour and stay at home with your germs and dont spread them around. Hope you feel better soon

If you're feeling that bad, there is no way you can work. Especially not up to your best capabilities. Stay home and take care of yourself: The world won't end if you refuse to spread your germs around.

Take a hot bath. Put on your fave p.j.s. Take a shot of whiskey, mix it with some honey and lemon and drink. Get in bed with a good book or movie. Relax. Call in sick.

Stay in bed, dont spread it.cc.

what is the point in going back to work feeling lousy! you will only make yourself feel worse and will result in having to have more time off of work...plenty of fluids warm baths wrap up well sweat it out and take paracetamol...but not with any thing else like lemsip etc because you will be overdosing yourself..do little at a time and often otherwise when you do feel better it will knock you for six after doing nothing.seek doctors advice as well..hope you feel better soon

No definitely not - stay in bed and take painkillers and plenty of orange juice/water!
And have a long hot soak in the bath too if you feel up to that!
In these days of air-con you will spread it and nobody else wants it!
And don't feel guilty!

Depends if you get paid for being off sick.Don't go if you feel unwell. You'll only pass the virus around our colleagues. Stay at home, watch daytime TV with a nice cup of tea, and have a doze on the settee.That's what I'll be doing-had flu, chest infection, and now got Tonsillitis and a perforated eardrum (am ready for the knackers yard)

No take to your bed if possible and look after yourself, medication plenty to drink and sleep that's what you need, and your body is telling you exactly that. Don't feel guilty your sick take the time you need to get better.

Sounds like a day off tomorrow would be justified. In the meantime take 2 paracetamol and if you are no better call me in the morning.

I have a lousy cold also and I am at work today. You might temp me to take a day off Thursay or maybe Friday. I think Friday. Friday is my wedding Anniversary, it would be a good excuse for a day off to spend with my hubby. Thanks very much for a good excuse.

Should I go to the emergency room?

2010-05-25T19:09:00.002-07:00

I had an ankle arhroscopy done on thursday and today while i was walking with my crutches, my ankle gave out and the stitches ripped. My ankle is bleeding. Should I go to the emergency room or should i wait and keep putting pressure on it?
Answer:
DEFINITELY YES. You have an open wound there. I think the doctors in the ER will re-close it to promote healing and prevent infection.

GO to the emergency RIGHT away, you could get a serious illness expecially since you JUST had surgery

umm. HOSPITAL .. would be my guess

Go to a general doctor and get re-stitched but do not leave iior you might get an infection

i would go to the emergency room ASAP. stitches should not be ripped! that is not good...you need to have them reput them in

yes, you should go asap. it is a medical emergency.

if it hasn't stopped bleeding then go to the er

go to the er and have them restitch it

Yes go now.

Should I go to the doctor/did I break it?

2010-05-25T19:09:00.001-07:00

I slipped on a slick driveway last week and nailed my elbow on the ground. It's been a little swollen and quite bruised since then and the bone feels jagged compared to my other elbow (the uninjured one). My friends and family think I'm crazy when I tell them it feels fractured, but although it doesn't hurt much to bend it still hurts. The last time I fractured my wrist there was hardly any pain, but I still needed a cast. So what do you think- should I waste several precious hours of my life to go and get it x-rayed?
Answer:
yes you should get it x-rayed. i fell on ice in december and broke my elbow. i went to the dr 3 times before they finally realized it was broken because it didnt hurt to bend or anything but like you are saying it felt weird when i felt it. i just broke (like chipped) the tip pf my elbow( the olechronon) (dont know if i spelled that right:)) but thats why it didnt hurt to bend or anything. it took them a few x-rays to see the break too. so definitely get an x-ray. trust me it maybe wasting time now but may be saving you time in the long run! good luck!

yes u should get it x rayed

yes. if it still bothers you you need to go see an orthopedic for this issue. It could be fractured or you may have jammed it or dislocated it pretty good.

Well let's hope your headed to the nearest doc in the box, ER, or doctor at this point, but yes an X-ray at the minimum would be your best bet.

Some people can break bones and walk around for days on them without knowing it. UNTIL, you make the one move that causes it to do more damage.I had a friend in high school that fell out of a tree deer hunting. He walked around all day with 2 dislocated vertebrae. If he had looked past a 30 degree rotation with his neck, he would have severed his spine.While your elbow is not quite as serious as a neck, you should go get it checked out. A small crack could develop into something permanent very quickly. I am sure you enjoy bending your arm every now and then. It would be difficult with a damaged elbow.As for the time驴 Take a good book or magazine and call it quality reading time instead of wasted time.Good luck.

Do not hesitate see a DR. He can x-ray it to make sure nothing is wrong. Do not listen to friends or family, play it safe see your DR.

I think you should go and get it x-rayed because I had a friend who fractured her arm and didn't notice it for a while because it didn't hurt when she moved it until the next day. She needed a cast and medication. I would get it x-rayed just in case:) Good luck:) Hope you get better.

Yes PLEASE Get it x-rayed!!!!! Get off of ByeDr.com and get it checked now!!! I rather be safe than Sorry!!!!!!! PS I cannot diagnose you.

Should I go to sleep? School starts in 4 and half hours!?

2010-05-25T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hey~!,Well... it's like 3:10-ish AM here, I have school at 7:50 AM, but I have even more homework~! And I even plan to go to eXtra help!!
so I would have to wake up at 6 AM anyways...
hahah and I'm still in high school too~. procrastination is the devil
:[Is it worth it going to bed now?
thank-you~!!
Answer:
Don't go to sleep.Given that you've already taken a nap, you should have already paid off some of the sleep you need for the day. Going to sleep now and having it interrupted after such a short while would only cause you to get a headache. Also it would create eyebags and less alertness.However, try to avoid coffee. A good idea would be to take a bath, wet your hair, or eat a hearty meal -like scrambled eggs, and orange juice.Sleep long later during your usual sleeping time. If you're like me, you'd find it hard to sleep restfully now, and forcing yourself to sleep would only make you more exhausted.

yes, go to bed. you need your rest to stay somewhat alert during school.

I would try to pull an all nighter just for the fun of it and finish your homework. It is not worth going to bed now.

i don't know, but if i am you i will go to sleep. my biggest hoppy is to go to sleep.

Don't let the bed bugs bite sweetie

go COFFEE

Yes, go to sleep young lady! Good night.

No u wont able to and ur too Hyped up about that last day of school!! =}

not very responsible, but your best bet is to do as much of the work as you can for about an hour and then take a short snooze.make sure you set the alarm.

yes

homework on the last day of school?!

Should I go to Greenbelt at age 61?

2010-05-25T19:08:00.000-07:00

I've never been to it, but am I too old at 61? I can sleep on floors, and get on with younger people.
Answer:
Yes go - whatever it is!
What does age matter - life is for the living - so do what you can whilst you can and don't have any regrets - especially about the experiences you never tried!

Go for it. I hope you have a great time.Life is for living no matter what age you are.

You go for it Norah, age is only a number if you can get on with
the young that's great, i teach young lads fishing and they like
to learn and they respect what i have learned over many years
of experience.

whats greenbelt? can i come too? you're never too old. an 89 year old lady ran 10k race in manchester or birmingham today. shes done it for the last five years and has no plans to stop.

Should I go to a chiropractor?

2009-10-31T07:35:00.003-07:00

My middle back has been killing me for two weeks now. It feels like someone has their elbow in between my shoulder blades. It's not getting any better. Should I see a chiropractor? I'm a little nervous about them making my back worse. I just don't know what to do!!
Answer:
Go see a chiropractor. He will give you the most bang for your buck sort to speak. He has the ability to treat both the joints and the soft tissue parts of the injury at the same time unlike a massage therapist and a PT who can only treat the muscles. As far as making you worse, they are trained in helping not hurting. Besides it's been "killing" you for 2 weeks straight what could be worse.

yeah sometimes it does make it worse. go 2 a massage therapist plus u will feel better. If i was you i would start working out, that helps aches and pains, and walking does 2.

Find a good chiropractor. It will help. Also try ice for 20 minutes followed by heat for 20 minutes. This will help as well. Take Advil for pain and keep up the walking. Exercise is good for pain. Crazy, but true.

Start off by visiting your regular doctor. Back pain can be brought on by many things and you need to make sure that it's not something serious. As a person with back problems, I can tell you that this is not always an easy thing to diagnose. Good luck.

don't go to a regular chiropractor. go to a kenesiologist. they are chiropractors who do whole body movement. they will have you feeling better in no time.

I believe you should go to a chiropractor as they are specialists in back problems. I personally have gotten more relief through chiropractic been any other modality. I've enclosed a link where you can find a chiropractor that does kinesiology in your area. This covers the entire world.

Definite no. Do so at your own risk!

Should i go see a docter or is it just normal?

2009-10-31T07:35:00.002-07:00

hiya guys, i keep having nose bleeds and everytime i have them my head starts to hurt and my nose hurts, and they're really proper one's, i've had three just today, and i'm getting head ache's i feel really hot and things, should i go see someone or is it normal? shoudl i just put an ice pack on my head so cool it down or.. i'm not sure :S it's borthering me because it's strating to hurt and my heads starting to dully ache and throb
Answer:
Yes, go see a doctor. Nose bleeds alone are not a big deal, but if they keep happening and are accompanied by headaches, something serious could be going on.

GO SEE A DOCTOR NOW!

EMERGENCY ROOM, NOW!

Yes go to your Doctor or ER

you need to see your doctor about this as soon as possible.

heck yes u should go see a doctor

Yes go to the doctor!

Have you been outside a lot in the heat? That may be what is causing it, but if you've been inside and it just comes randomly like that, I'd advise you to go to your doctor.

definitely see a doctor. normal nosebleeds are not preceded by headaches.

1) Stop picking your nose. (haha)
2) Go see a doctor. You could loose alot of blood I think.

Go to the doctor right away. Nosebleeds and headaches are both big indicators of high blood pressure which can cause stroke or seizures if it gets to high. Do not play around with this. Go to an urgent care or ER immediately.

I would go see your Dr ASAP or go to the hospital and have yourself checked out. Seems like you may have some issues with your blood - example, low iron, etc.

This sounds like a severe sinus infection. You should definitely see a doctor. Nosebleeds are not "normal" for anyone, they all have an underlying cause. Chances are, your nosebleeds will be easy to treat. Make an appt. or go to a walk-in clinic ASAP.

DOCTOR RIGHT NOW. It may be a minor problem, but it also be something very very serious. GO IMMEDIATELY!

I think it would be a good idea to go to the doctors and ask for help. You never know. You might get some good info.

A doctor first , a spelling tutor second.

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Should I get ACL reconstruction surgery?

2009-10-31T07:35:00.001-07:00

I went to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday to get the results of my MRI and he said I had completely torn my ACL (from a skiing accident in February). He said it was up to me if I wanted to get the reconstructive surgery and that some people are able to build up enough muscle to fully mitigate the problem. I will be 25 years old in a few months, healthy and active. I have a lot of fun plans this summer that the surgery might conflict with, but also need to make sure I have a 100% recovery b/c I have a few goals that require a pretty stable knee (running marathons, etc). I have been doing physical therapy for about a month and a half, and I haven't noticed any improvements. My knee still bothers me everyday, often while walking and going up stairs, etc. but the range of motion has improved a lot since the initial injury. My personal worst case scenario would be to try to rehabilitate it through PT and have that fail and THEN need surgery, not fully recovering for a year.
Answer:
This is a very personal decision and you should definetely involve your surgeon.It is true that many people can live without their ACL relatively painfree...especially if they are rather sedentary. Yes, building up quads and hamstrings can help compensate for a torn ACL. Yet, for someone who is 25 years old, let's remember that you are in a different situation that someone who has torn it at the age of 60. You have a lot more living to do...some of which may require physical agility. Failure to have surgery could limit your ability to ski or run marathons...do you have children yet? Consider the possibility that you might not be able to play in the yard with them, or crouch down to pick them up. God willing, you need to put at least another 50 years on that knee...the more you try to do without your ACL, the higher risk of further injury and degneration you face in the future. Either way, it's good you are in PT...if you decide to have surgery, a course of PT preoperatively is usually inidcated anyway...but it sounds like you've got to discuss some things with your surgeon.

Yes you should get ACL reconstruction surgery.
You are still very young, with a new knee you will be able to participate in the outdoor activities you like when you get older. However after the surgery, remember to continue your rehab. This helps to strengthen the muscles around the knee and helps protect your knee from injury in future. Also, you may like to purchase a knee brace if you ae participating in intense outdoor activities. Better to be safe than sorry.This advice comes from the experiences of my friends who play competitive national-level sports and had sustained ACL injuries. They had the surgery and were back to playing competitive sports 1 year after the injury. This of course entails alot of perseverance, self discipline in attending rehab and the belief and confidence that their knees will become better and stronger.Hope your knee gets better soon!

Absolutley have the surgery. You're young %26 have your whole life ahead of you

Have you talked to your therapist about this yet? He or she would have a good iea whats going on in your case and will be able to give you better advice than you'll get on here. As a physical therapist myself, I'd say that if you aren't involved in any type of contact sports that require quick change of direction, or lateral movements, then you most likely don't need to have the surgery. I have had many patients that have been in your shoes and have recovered completely and were able to function just fine without an ACL. You won't need an ACL to run marathons.I would be completely surprised if you knee was a lot better at this point in your therapy, unles you were able to stay completely off of it. It's going to take some time to heal up, and until then it's going to continue to swell and hurt.My best advice to you is to work real hard in therapy to strengthen the knee,so the knee can support itself. Be sure to focus a lot on hamstring strength, since the hamstring can lay apart in stabilizing the knee similiar to the ACL. Latly, ask your PT to show you stability exercises which will help as well. Good luck!

I honestly feel that you will only be happy if you get the surgery. I was 40 when I had my skiing accident and totally tore the ACL. I chose NOT to have the surgery in spite of the fact that I was very physically active- skiing, tennis, rollerblading, jogging. I worked hard to rehab and was actually able to ski the following season with a brace, and without a brace 2 seasons later, although I did have to give up tennis. Ten years and 1 fall later I have frequent buckling of my knee, particularly going down steps or when running. I know I will have to get the surgery so that I will not be a "frequent faller". You have so many years ahead of you to be physically active. It will never feel like a good time to get surgery, but if I had it to do again I would give up 6 months in order to have a lifetime of activity without knee instability. Good luck!

I advice you go for the surgery then rehabilitation this will accelerate yor return to your activities

My friend tore her acl and she got the surgery and in about 6 5 months she was fine i think its better to just get the surgery done and over with so that then you can live your life and not worry about it not getting better and just getting over wit it

Should I get a spinal injection?

2009-10-31T07:35:00.000-07:00

I have been suffering with severe back pain for the past 2 months. The MRI has discovered a herniated disk. A spinal injection has been recommended. Should I proceed with this injection, has anyone been happy with the results, are there any alternate choices? Please advise, Thank you
Answer:
If you have a herniated disk, the injections "might" help with the pain. But, that would be just a "band-aid"... not a cure. The disk will still be pushing on the nerve, and the pain will come back. Depending the the severity of the protrusion, physicial therapy could help to get the disk off the nerve. But once a disk has been injured, it will never "heal" itself. That area will always be prone to protrusion, even after surgery, if that is needed. Ask your neurologist if physicial therapy would help, but be prepaired to make several lifestyle changes, ie not lifting/twising/bending. If surgery has to be done, get it done.. the longer you wait, inflamation will build up in that area, possibly making it worse.

A spinal injection is great for pain but pain only. You will have to do something about what caused that herniation and take the pressure off or when the drugs wear off the pain returns. Try chiropractic where they offer flexion-distraction techniques and or spinal decompression. They will work.

It depends on the severity of the pain and herniation of the disk.I have a herniated/degenerated disk between l4 and l5. I'm only 23, but whatever the case it's painful as a mofo! I had a shot of anti inflammatory medicine, cortisone with not much long term success. I know the shots work. I am actually getting 2 shots tomorrow with different meds and into the joints as opposed to the colume as was before. I know they work because my father has the same issues as I do, but multiplied by 15. He has 4 herniated disks, 5 almost 100% degenerated disks, and bone spurs...he's in enough pain to put down a rhino. But once every 3-6 months, AS NEEDED, he gets the shots and solves the pain for 3-6 months.I would suggest the shots, then chiropractic approach to stretch out the back and try to get the disk back in there.Good luck.

Should I find another doctor??

2009-10-31T07:34:00.003-07:00

I have had the same family doctor for quite a long time. I have been having the same back pain for well over a year now. He has sent me to a therapist, %26 had me sent for an MRI. This was also a long time ago. The pain is getting worse, when I call his office to make an appointment, they won't make one for me! They say they will call me back, which they do, but only with a different pain prescription!! When he sent me for the MRI over a year ago, it showed I had some arthritis %26 a disc in my back was a little herniated! If he has seen me in so long, how does he know the problems are not getting worse?? I am very frustrated!! Should I find another doctor??
Answer:
Yes. Definitely get another doctor. This doctor does not have your best interest in mind. You shouldn't have to constantly live in pain. Your doctor should have been monitoring your symptoms from day one and scheduling another MRI to see if your back has gotten worse. I have had to switch doctors myself for the same reason (except with knee pain). My old doctor refused to accept the fact that I have done everything he told me too and I was still in pain and refused to do anything else. When I saw the new doctor, he treated the problem and not the pain and I feel much better. Good luck.

You should go for a 2cd opinion at least.
Most hospital plans will cover a 2cd opinion doctor.
Good Luck

It sure couldn't hurt to get a second opinion. Sometimes I think these dr's get a little lax after we have been their patients for a long time.

well i heard its hard to find a doctor now adays depending on where u are. my advice is talk to your doctor about it tell him how you feel. make appt for something else if he wont see u for that.but if you feel another doctor can help and u can get another one then do that.
amy

Pain is a very touchy subject for some doctors. They simply do not understand the subject. Their patients suffer, and they think that every one that comes into their office asking for pain medication is an addict. I suggest you look for a new doctor, a compassionate physician who will understand your situation. Someone who will sit down with you, listen to you and make the appropriate referrals. If you are in moderate to severe pain, then you need to be referred to pain management. Specialists, who will manage your medications according to your needs. Take control of your health, become your own advocate. If you don't do anything to help yourself, no one else will. Good luck!

Don't abandon your primary care physician. Just ask that you be co-managed with a doctor of chiropractic. Chiropractors are better educated than the average MD when it comes to musculoskeletal pain or conditions. Their "2nd opinion" might help you out tremendously.

Should I feel this way after Ambien?

2009-10-31T07:34:00.002-07:00

My Dr. prescribed Ambien and Ativan for anxiety that I have at the moment. The directions say to take 1 - 2 Ambien 10mg at night and 1mg of Ativan every 8 hours for anxiety. So, lastnight I took 1 Ativan around 6 and 2 Ambien at 9. I slept great. However, today, I feel hung over! I feel like I could sleep all day long. It's 3:30pm and I still feel this way. I haven't taken the Ativan today because I'm trying to shake off feeling tired. Has anyone here every taken 2 Ambien 10mg?
Answer:
It usually takes quite a bit of anything to put me to sleep. Two 10 mg Ambien would knock me over. One 10 mg Ambien makes my husband incoherent. Two 10 mg Ambien plus an Ativan. well, you will sleep well tonight as well. I would recommend not taking the same dosages tonight, and calling your doctor, explaining your symptoms, and seeing what he/she recommends that you do tonight. Good luck.

No wonder you slept great! Good lord. I would NEVER take two Ambien. I was prescribed Ambien and couldn't survive the next day on ONE the night before. You have the classic 'hangover' from your sleeping pill. If you can just do the Ativan and sleep with that alone, I think you'll be much better off.If you drink tea, consider purchasing Celestial Seasons Sleepytime Tea w/Valrian root in it. This helps to make you tired but not in a drugged out way.

Look at your prescription instructions for Ambien. The dose is usally 10 mg right before you go to bed. I use it occasionally and can almost guarantee you that I would feel the way you do if I took two Ambien.Talk to your doctor.

here are the side affects for both pills:Ambien:
All medicines have side effects. Sleep medicines may cause next day drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, and difficulty with coordination.In controlled clinical trials of AMBIEN CR, the most commonly observed adverse effects were headache, somnolence (sleepiness), and dizziness. You may find that these medicines make you sleepy during the day. How drowsy you feel depends upon how your body reacts to the medicine, which sleep medicine you are taking, and how large a dose your doctor has prescribed. Your doctor will work with you to find the dose of AMBIEN CR that is best for you.To manage these side effects while you are taking this medicine:When you first start taking AMBIEN CR or any other sleep medicine, until you know whether the medicine will still have some carryover effect in you the next day, use extreme care while doing anything that requires complete alertness, such as driving a car, operating machinery, or piloting an aircraft.
NEVER drink alcohol while you are being treated with AMBIEN CR or any sleep medicine. Alcohol can increase the side effects of AMBIEN CR or any other sleep medicine.
Do not take any other medicines without asking your doctor first. This includes medicines you can buy without a prescription. Some medicines can cause drowsiness and are best avoided while taking AMBIEN CR.
Always take the exact dose of AMBIEN CR prescribed by your doctor. Never change your dose without talking to your doctor first. Make sure that you swallow the tablet whole and do not divide it, crush it or chew it.
In two clinical studies of patients with insomnia, a rebound effect (worsening of insomnia) was only observed on the first night after an abrupt discontinuation of AMBIEN CR. On the second night, there was no worsening of insomnia. Ativan:
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Ativan. If you experience any side effects, it will usually be at the beginning of your treatment; they will probably disappear as you continue to take the drug, or if your dosage is reduced.
Side effects may include:
Dizziness, memory problems, sedation, transient amnesia, unsteadiness, weaknessSide effects due to a rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal from Ativan:
Abdominal and muscle cramps, convulsions, depressed mood, inability to fall or stay asleep, sweating, tremors, vomiting

try slacking off on the Ambien to just the one pill and then only as needed. I have taken Ambien with no side effects what so ever, but my brother on the other hand was totally wiped out after the first night on his script. This was to the point of falling asleep on the job and being unable to drive.In other words it does effect people differently. Take care and don't end up toxic from to much meds.

It will make you feel really sleepy I would only take 1 tablet tonight and if you feel the same way in the morning you make want to ask the doc to prescribe you some welbutrin for in the morning it helps boost energy and helps with the symptoms of anxiety

You will feel tired and hungover on sedative hypnotic type drugs like ativan and ambien. If you take the drugs regularly your body will become tolerant to the sedative effects of the drugs, usually after a few weeks of use. Be careful though because tolerance is the first sign of addiction. The withdrawal symptoms of tranquillisers and sleeping pills are no picnic. They are only recommended to be prescribed for 2 - 4 weeks to minimise the risk of addiction or physical dependency.
In answer to your question yes you should feel tired and hung over, they are both sedative drugs so of course.
It is a drug induced sleep as well you are getting not a natural sleep and the most important stage of sleep R.E.M stage (deep sleep) is suppressed by sedative hypnotic drugs so you don't get the full rest a natural sleep gives you.
More info here http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/...
Hope this answers your question.

Should I explain my buldge?

2009-10-31T07:34:00.001-07:00

Okay... before I get booted off the system. Let me explain. I got into an auto accident recently, and my arm got broken. Some people look at me differently because it is hot and I now wear long sleeves most of the time. Should I explain to them or leave them wondering?
Answer:
It's none of their effin business. If you want to be self conscious that's your perogative. But I say embrace yourself. Everything happens for a reason and you shouldn't have to explain yourself.

I would explain. It's not like it's anything that needs to be kept hidden.

Don't bother telling them a plausible story, they will never believe you aren't a druggie.

its nothing to be embarrassed about you should tell them because I'm sure some of the things that people think is a lot worse then just telling them that you got in a car accident

Should I ever go ice scating/roller blading again? More info...?

2009-10-31T07:34:00.000-07:00

I have always loved rollerblading and ice scating ever since I was about 5 years old. I had always had a lot of fun. A little over a year ago, I broke my leg. I was just standing there on my rollerblades and I just shifted my foot. I fell on my ankle which caused my leg to snap. I had to wear a cast for 16 weeks. I have also had to have 2 surgeries on my leg since then. (I had to have 2 screws put in and then taken out of my leg. I also had to have my growth plate shifted back into place.) (It was a really bad break!) I had the second surgery about 2 weeks ago. I went ice scating before my second surgery. I had a blast. I am really scared to get back on rollerblades now though. I know it is just as dangerous as ice scating, but I am so scared of rollerblading. I really want to go rollerblading though! What do you think that I should do?!?!?(By the way, I am 13 years old. I broke my leg a year ago.)
Answer:
YOU SHOULD DO IT! NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT'S FUN %26 U LIKE IT BUT BECAUSE U CANT LIVE IN FEAR OF ROLLERBLADES THE REST OF YOU LIFE,,,,%26 YOU SHOULDN'T LET A BAD BREAKE RUIN WHAT YOU LIKE 2 DO! SO YEA HOPE THAT HELPS:)

Yes, you should do it. Just start out slowly, maybe pair off with a buddy that you can hold hands with until you're comfortable doing it on your own.

first, you should do whatever makes you happy. i had a major injury from riding my horses, and sometimes i still get scared when i know something bad is gonna happen, but im up there riding my heart out, doing what i love.

yeah.. if u hav a lot of fun doing it then just keep on doing it. just be a little more cautious this time

Yes but start slowly and progress don't rush!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Yea! Don't OVER do it... take it easy and dont do and thing that will cause you pain. GOOD LUCK!

(im also 13)

Should I continue to weight train?

2009-10-31T07:33:00.003-07:00

I joined a gym a couple of days ago and have not trained before. I am still aching in my chest and arms a bit two days after my workout and was wondering if it would be right for me to go back today or wait for a while??
Answer:
The aching you have is referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). It's perfectly normal and everybody gets it.Train a different part of your body each day and only train a particular body part once a week. Remember, muscles don't get bigger in the gym, they get bigger when you rest them. And if you don't rest them they won't develop.So for example,Day 1 Legs/Abs
Day 2 Back
Day 3 Chest
Day 4 Biceps
Day 5 Triceps
Day 6 Shoulders.This way you can train each body part for longer therefore getting better results. Each workout should last no more than an hour. Good Luck

Wait for a while so your muscle can repair itself. If you are just starting weight training, you especially need to cool it under your muscles become used to repairing themselves naturally.A diet high in lean protein helps your muscles recover. It's also very important that you drink plenty of water.I would recommend you wait a week between working out a muscle group. You can still work out every day, just focus on one muscle group, or two muscle groups that work together, while your body learns to recover from weight training.

maybe you should start training now.but if your arms and chest still ach then maybe you should wait a while.

2 days rest is plenty, just do a little bit lighter of a workout today. As you start going more often your muscles will heal faster and you should push yourself as hard as you can after 2 days rest, but it always is tough when you first start working out. Completely normal, and you won't hurt yourself by continueing to weight train.

48 hour rest between workouts of a given muscle group. If extremely sore, do some light, slow exercise to increase blood flow and speed up the muscle healing and growth process..If out of shape and starting, know you should warmup first at least 10 minutes, for your heart, and use light to moderate weights only, 12-15 reps, 2 sets each exercise, for the first month to acclimate your connective tissue.If still sore, another day or two off is not a bad idea. It also means you overdid the workout.

Hi, you can still go to the gym and maybe work on your legs a bit or do some cardio training - it might be worth just asking an instructor (or whoever took your induction) for their advice as thats what they are paid for.

Should I buy soma from here?

2009-10-31T07:33:00.002-07:00

should I buy soma from here?Any feedbacks
http://www.online-discount-pharmacy1.com...
Answer:
these websites are a scam

You cannot buy prescription drugs online. If you get caught you could go to jail.

I order my generic meds from http://www.4rx.net
Their generic version of soma, Carisoprodol.
You can get 60 for around $45, a lot better deal than the website you chose, and i know that http://www.4rx.net is legit. Meds come quickly, and they are authentic. Either FDA, WHO or GMP approved.

Should i become a cna?

2009-10-31T07:33:00.001-07:00

the community college has a grant for the program and it might be a good start for me, but, don't know much about cna's please tell me valuable info? thanks.
Answer:
It depends on how much you like patient care. About 80% of CNA's work in geriatrics in the assisted living facilities or nursing homes. Your duties will include taking vital signs and documenting them, moving patients periodically,changing adult diapers and clothing,assisting the patients with bathing and eating, and looking out for the comfort and hygeine of the patient. You may assist the patient with taking medications under the direction of a nurse or physician. You may also be required to do minor administration or secretarial duties such as answer phones, document messages, patient record filing, etc. The pay is around 10 dollars an hour. Its a good introduction to nursing care, and okay for a start if that is what you are looking for. It is demanding and challenging work, and it takes a person with very good people skills. I hope this information helps you.

I wouldn't bother becomming a CNA. I would get a job at a hospital as a patient care assistant (pca) or a patient care technician (pct). There is a small difference between them. PCT's get paid more.Most hospitals will pay your tution if you enroll in nursing school, or school at a lab tech or radiology tech and some other programs.This way you get some experience doing what you will be doing to make sure this is what you want and you can get your degree in a better paying career.

i just became a CNA and i absolutely adore it. just be sure you are emotionally ready for what you will face when dealing with the elderly, sick, or dying. your back will also hurt but it's normal and exercise is a biiiiig help in this field so your body can cope with the physical requirements. if you are caring and hard-working this may be the perfect job for you. while being caring, also be sure you don't get offended or extremely upset at the drop of a hat...because, for example, working with the elderly or people with alzheimer's, they will love you and thank you for all you do one minute, then the next they may try to kick you or call you names. do not take any of this to heart and just understand that it is their condition.
being a CNA is also wonderful experience for life and career. it is also decent money for the small amount of education and training you need.
i don't recommend being a CNA all your life if you aspire to become more...but it is a wonderful jumping off point and if you really like it you can continue on to become a patient care technician or medical assistant

cna's are really peolpe that does the work that nurses don't want to do. They clean butts, brush teeth and basically act as if they are home health aides, which is everything you do at home, just in a hospital or nursing facility. before you start your reaserch on this do reasearch on RN's as well.

CNA's do a lot of the work at nursing homes they feed,and bathe the residents, do range of motion excercises, make beds, give enemas, assist residents with walking, take vital signs, ect. In many schools you have to have your CNA to get into the nursing program. I am currently taking my 75 hour CNA after which I will have to take CNA advanced standing (where we will have a practicum assisting nurses in the hospital). After that is completed I will be on the list to start the nursing program for RN/LPN.

if you like working many hours and getting underpaid than by all means this is the job for you!!The work is very hard, you are going to have to lift heavey people. Sometimes it will take two nurses and when the other nurse isnt pulling her wieght , its like you are lifting by yourself.You have showers to give. You have to feed the residents. Walk the residents.It is a tough job.

Should I be worried?

2009-10-31T07:33:00.000-07:00

The other day, I was pitching up a tent, and i felt a sting in my foot, I think it was a bite from some insect. It's really red and swolen and itchy...I also have a bite on my knee, it's not as big. Do you think it's from the same bug? Should I be worried? The bite is v. swolen, on most of my foot, not that bad, just a little bit, and I live in Texas...so, yeah, should I be worried? Please help
Answer:
yes, if it gets infected a serious infection could set in. Apply a paste of baking soda...let it stay on until it dries up...wait about 2 hours...wash it off and do it again...it will help draw out the itchy stuff.

the only thing u would have to worry about is if it was a scorpion. but if not you are probably fine. i would put some antihisamine on it. but if u think u should go see a doctor about it then I would go.

well, is it in a bullseye pattern? Is there bleeding? Are you having any other symptoms. Go to the doc to rule out anything.

If you're worried you should go to the doctor. If you just leave it something might happen for example if an infection starts or a bug layed eggs in it (I've heard this happens frequently) and since you don't seem to have an allergic reaction it might just be that it's bothering. GO TO THE DOCTOR AND ASK WHAT TO DO. IT MIGHT BE SERIOUS!

Should i be worried about this bruise?!?

2009-10-31T07:32:00.003-07:00

ok, so i have this round bruise about an inch and a half wide, black and blue in the middle and "normal bruise color" on the outside, on my hip from tripping and falling into a doorknob and my coworker has me all freaked out saying i need to keep an eye on it because i could form a blood clot...and die. it seemed silly to me at first- its just a freaking bruise... but ive been thinking about it tooooo much and now im extremly paraniod. and im pretty sure its all in my head- but my leg kinda hurts... ugg. do i honestly have anything to seriously worry about?!
Answer:
No you don't...I fell down a flight of stairs and bruised my hip and leg really bad. It took a long time for the bruises to heal but it was not life threatening. I was also sore for a few days. I had gone to the doctor's. He took x-rays, nothing was broken and he did say I would be bruised and hurting for a while but that was it.

No, you are not going to get a blood clot and die. If it hurts use some ice on it.

You only have to worry about it if it doesn't go away, other than that you're fine. If it's not getting any smaller after two and a half weeks, I'd go to the doctor. Better safe than sorry, right? But, honestly, I wouldn't worry AT ALL!

It's all in your head. You don't get blood clots from falling on doorknobs. Take a painkiller and keep ice on it to help it go away quicker.

lol sounds like it could be the imprint of the doorknob in the middle (thus darker) and normal around the outside. If you are at all worried go see a Doctor. By the time you read all the different replies from answers you may think your dead. (grin0 Good health to you.

if you are that worried, see your m.d.
otherwise, the blood clot risk is low --- usually caused by an immobilized limb and is most common in the calf.

Should I be worried about my hearing?

2009-10-31T07:32:00.002-07:00

i was getting ready for bed last night and I felt a pounding in my ear...felt like the eardrum. It happened again two more times today. Its not painful...the only way I can think to discribe it is that its like putting your head against a base drum and someone is pounding on the other side, and its really annoying too. Its like a muscle spasm..the twitching anyway. Before you ask...no I DO NOT have any kind of ringing in my ear either. Does anyone know what this could be?...i just had another one that makes 3 times today. Should I be worried?
Answer:
One of my ears has ringing, but the other has the
on again/off again sensation that you describe, sort of like the bass in another room is really muffled: but way too loud.Talk to your doc, who may send you for hearing tests to rule out a few things; or he may send you to an Ear Nose Throat (ENT) specialist.

It could be a wax build up, see your pharmacist.

Well I'd seek medical advice.probably nothing to be concerned about.Best to be safe than sorry

Should i be concerned? (read details... )?

2009-10-31T07:32:00.001-07:00

yesterday as i was leaving work,i went to unplug my computer from the power strip and after a few seconds realized there was electricity flowing up my arm.. my muscles were rapidly contracting and releasing and my fingertips were burning but i couldn't let go. i grabbed my electrocuting arm w/ my other arm and pulled it away quickly before the electricity had timeto do any more than barely shock the safe hand.anyhow, my arm hurt all night all theway up to my shoulder. my wrist still twinges when i move it or when i'm sitting still. my hand hurts and my fingertips are numb.is this normal or should i be concerned?
Answer:
If you are still experiencing the twitching and numbness up till now, I would definately go get it checked out. Even if you stop twitching and regain feeling...I would still get it checked out. This is just my hypothesis but the electricity might have done something to your nerves or muscles...I am not sure. Although, maybe if you can learn to harness it...you can have super powers. =]Good luck and I hope everything works out.

I'd say give it a day or two and see if the feeling goes away if you got insurance go see the doctor to make sure you didn't fry your nerves. You just had a 120 volts go through you(obviously not enogh to kill you) wich can do some damage to your nerves muscles and heart.

i dont know how to say this...youre going to die.

well....it,s normal that your muscle,s should hurt..they are electrically controlled by your brain...they just got quite an overload...other than that...you will need to give it time to heal..if thing,s seem to get worse...see your doctor..as long as you have full function...motor function,feeling,etc. I wouldn't worry ..but if it doesn't improve .see a doctor..good luck!

Should I be concerned?

2009-10-31T07:32:00.000-07:00

I was climbing on some rocks with my bare hands. But mostly with my fingertips! The next day, I noticed that my fingertips were scratched up like anything and those areas were all red and very sensitive. A few days after that, I noticed a white bump on every finger forming, like a blister. But, this morning, the skin was a tint of red and the skin in those areas is shiny and smooth. I also have no fingerprints in those areas. What should I do and is this bad? Should I freak out? What can I do?
Answer:
No you shouldn't. The fingers will heal and the prints will comeback up again. I've scratched my fingers open many times and seemed to mess my fingerprints up but they came back in time. If your really worried go see a doctor.

Make sure you don't do anything to damage those areas and see if they heal. If they don't in a course of a week, i'd consult a doctor.

This is not a unnatural phenomenon but apply some antiseptic lotion like after shave lotion after hot fomentation of the affected area.

Its probably just blood blisters from the pressure used to climb. Don't worry. It should go away soon. If you still feel concerned, you could see a DR. I doubt that there is anything to be done. If they are bad enough, the DR. may lance (cut them open) the blisters to drain the blood. Its best to heal on its own. Hope this helps.

You most likely did have blisters. When you injure an area on your body, lots of fluid with special cells come to the rescue. This fluid makes your blisters. The skin is shiney because it's stretched. I would just watch the fingers. As long as the fingers are warm to the touch and have good color, this should take care of itself. You could use an antibiotic cream on them, if you'd like. Of course, if you're really worried, seeing your doctor is never a bad idea!

try wearing gloves,it's less painful .your fingers will thank you.

Should I be concerned about this bite?

2009-10-31T07:31:00.002-07:00

I have a bite, actually 3 of them on my legs. These are not like any other bites I have ever had. It is red and swollen in the diameter of... bigger than a softball, but smaller than a basketball. Pretty big. And it is swollen up about 1/4 of an inch above my skin, it is swollen enough that you can see the swelling through my pants. The center is really hard, and blistering. It itches a little, but mostly hurts. And ever since I was bit, my whole body is sore.
I don't have medical insurance, so I am avoiding going to the doctor; but is this something I should be worried about? I put benadryl on it, and it still itches. It is really hot in that area too. Any Ideas?
Answer:
this is something you need to have checked even if it does cost you some money better the money than your life . I think you need to take this to the dr . good luck honey and I wish you well .

go to er now /

Go see a doctor, it could be something serious to have that bad of a reaction.

Put calomine lotion on it. But honestly, I think you should see a doctor.

I think you should get to a doctor asap.

sounds like tic bites. you could have Lyme's disease. go to Dr!!!

This sounds serious. You really need to see a doctor as it could be infected. Hotness in the area suggests infection. see a docter asap.

SEEK A DR FAST! if your legs are as swollen as u say, that is no normal bug bite.

um you should most def. go to the hospital
but like if you don't have a fever you ill be fine i guess but i suggest going to a med express or something
do it!

Sounds like a possible spider bite. How serious it is depends on the kind of spider bit you. If it was a Brown Recluse, it could be quite serious. At least go to the ER. They have to treat you by law. Even you can't pay.

Bite or infection, if it continues untreted from what you described the worst case scenario is you could lose your leg. Go to the doctor.

Youi have indicated by your swelling, and all the rest that you have an infection, maybe from bites but go the emergency room. They need to treat you! bettyk

I agree with the other answer. There are some bites that require prompt medical attention and someone who knows what they're looking at needs to examine these. Some can even require surgery to prevent further injury. There's no way to say if that's the case for you or not without examining it. Go to the ER or a free clinic or something, but go soon.

You should definitely get that checked out. that sounds like something serious! No regular bite would do that to you! Go immediately it might end up being you down fall.

sounds like you got bit by brown recluse but it does sounds like you rexagerating with size if you are not and it is honestly that big u might want to get some medical attention it will be worth it look up that name i gave you and see if your symtoms are similar

Yes. Go to the doctor immediately. It could be more than one thing. I went to the doctor with what I thought was a spider bite but was actually a staph infection. Don't wait on answers- Go to the doctor now. Tell them to bill you and only pay them a little a month. Dont' worry about the money- Just your health!

I think you need to see a doctor about it. That doesn't sound good, at all. It could be bites from a spider. The size of the bites worry me, as does the whole body soreness. At least try to get into a Care Now, or Prima Care or whatever doc-in-a-box you have in your area. If you end up with blood poisoning, it could be worse.

If you cannot go to the doctor, at least visit your State's local Health Department. They often have nurses on staff with authority to prescribe medications. Honestly, it could be a venomous bite. Some spider bites are deadly. Prompt action could prevent life long consequences or death.Call a nurse at the hospital and ask for advise ... if nothing else! See the link below about spider bites...

It can be something that can be life threatening. Did you feel it with you? GO to the doctor now. Even the ER.

Sucks without a medical insurance, but you know what? when it;s an emergency you go to the ER, you health is priceless!
I am sure you are having a reaction..look how it is! I don't know when it happened but remember there a lot of Community Clinis, there must be one in your area, the're awsome! and they really are ready for everything. They charge you under sliding scale,and they always have walk-in or same day appointments. GO!

Should i apply ice on my knee if i feel it uneasy .?

2009-10-31T07:31:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Well it won't do any harm.

It depends on why its hurting because if its internally then you want to get it checked ! If its externally just like swollen then ice should be fine !

ice works by reducing the swelling from an injury.or try a bag of frozen vegetables.

There are two schools of thought in treating knee pain. One says " ice it down", the other "apply heat".Try both, and stick with the one that works for you. Personally, I find that heat helps me.

Should I agree to lower lumbar surgery? It is because of a ruptured L5 disc...?

2009-10-31T07:31:00.000-07:00

I have a pinched nerve because of a ruptured L5 disc. It causes pain in my butt and left leg and I have numbness in my foot and part of my leg (about a week and a half). It been going on since May 20th. The actual incident that caused my low back problem started in March when I slipped. The surgery would be out patient non-evasive. But recover time is 8 to 10 weeks putting me out of work for 2 months!
Answer:
If the ruptured nerve is pinching the nerve and causing problems, then you Should have surgery to remove it. This will give that nerve a better chance of healing and you MAY gain most of the feeling back in your leg or foot. If you wait to long, the problem will only get worse and the damage done to the nerve will become permanent. In 2002, I fell 17 feet out of a ceiling on a construction site and herniated two discs. One of the discs was slammed against my sciatic nerve causing about 40% numbness in my right leg from the knee down. I had surgery two weeks later to remove the disc, but I couldn't feel any difference in my leg afterward, but the doctor said it may take up to a year to get the feeling back. I went to physical therapy for 4 weeks, and on the very last day, I ended up re-herniating one of the discs(which I didn't know until 3 weeks after they returned me back to work). After getting a second opinion from another neurosurgeon and having follow-up x-rays and MRI's done, it was determined that the disc was, in fact, bulging out again and causing even more damage to the nerve. I agreed to have an L4,L5,S1 spinal fusion to totally relieve the pressure and re-align my vertabra. Unfortunately, because worker's comp was involved and both doctors had to agree to have the surgery done, I had to wait 6 MONTHS to have the surgery! Well, after all was said and done, it's been almost 4 years since my surgery and I have lost about 20% feeling in my right lower leg and foot which I'll never get back, and I am prone to increased numbness and severe cramping. All I can is to take care of your back no matter what. As a result of MY injury, I can no longer work in the field as a union electrician and I am stuck in the office making $10 less per hour. If you do have the surgery, DO NOT RUSH to get back to work and do as little as possible to aggrivate it again. If you have any questions that you think I could answer, my yahoo address is 'goldenbear733'. I can show you an x-ray of what a lumbar spinal fusion looks like! : ) Good luck!

Did you ask the doctor what would happen if you DID NOT have the surgery? Short term and long term?

yes you should. I had the same problem and I almost waited to long. If I had waited any longer I would have lost all nerves to my foot and possible leg, causing me to never beable to walk again. I will never ever regret having the surgery. Recovery time was not that hard to go thru, I had no pain after surgery and the only nerve damage I have is the bottom of my foot, and I only notice that when I walk barefoot.
I had my surgery in 1991 and have been great ever since. Good luck...

Before you make a decision about surgery you should talk to other people who have a similar problem - and you should talk to people who have had the surgery, and to people who have decided not to have the surgery. There are links below to 2 different online support groups that offer support for spinal disorders and injuries so you could talk to other patients.One thing to remember is that no surgery is guaranteed to give you relief - especially back surgery - and I have seen many reports from patients who had mild to moderate symptoms before having back surgery and then became much much worse after having the surgery. Have you talked to your doctor about your non-surgical options? If your doctor is a surgeon, have you gone to a non-surgeon to discuss ALL of the non-surgical options? What are you doing now to treat the pain and symptoms? How much of an impact are your current symptoms having on your life? If no surgery was available, could you lead a fairly happy and healthy life and manage your symptoms with other options like medications??You mention that your injury happened in March and the majority of your symptoms started in May -- have you done any physical therapy at all? Usually it can take several weeks (or months) for physical therapy to be successful, and if that is an option to provide symptom relief, it is certainly something I would try before going through with a major surgery.What about a nerve block? A nerve block is an injection of a numbing agent into the affected nerve to reduce symptoms. Has your doctor tried that to see if that provides any symptom relief? What about other types of spinal injections? Has the doctor discussed those options with you? There is a link below to info about those options.Has the doctor offered medication management to see if that provides symptom relief? Has the doctor given you a referral to see a pain management doctor?What type of doctors have you seen so far? I can think of several that I would consider having a consult with before consenting to spinal surgery -
Orthopedic doctor
Orthopedic surgeon
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon
Neuro-orthopedic doctor
Pain management specialistI think my first choice would be to see a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor. Specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation deliver comprehensive care to adults and children with neuromusculoskeletal impairments due to traumatic injury and disease. There is a link below to info about this speciality and what they do.Personally, I would try every single non-surgical option before I would decide to have spinal surgery of any kind. I have seen and heard of too many horror stories from people who had surgery and the surgery didn't help but instead made them so much worse. Good luck, and I hope you are able to find symptom relief.

After 3 years of wasted time seeing Orthopedic Doctors and following instructions, as well as physical therapy, it was too late to do anything about 3 herniated disk including the L3 and L5. The neuro surgeon said, There is nothing I can do for you and there is no guarantee ever that surgery relives the pain. I was mad, sad, and then determined that for me, I would just keep walking, keep my weight at 124 and go on with my life. I have done well and I don't lift any thing over 10 pounds. Life is good. Good luck to you as you debate this issue.

Should a waitress wear compression socks?

2009-10-31T07:30:00.003-07:00

Im on my feet a lot sometimes. Im a waitress in NYC. Should i be wearing those compression socks that come up to ur knees when i work? I dont want pressure in my legs to give me vericose veins or something. And if so, where can i get them?
Answer:
Yes it pulls the veins together so the blood dont force vericose veins. You can ask your local pharmacy/drugstore/chemist

No
If you're walking around, you want blood to flow to you feet and toes.

Shoudl I go to the doctor for a (presumably) bruised rib?

2009-10-31T07:30:00.002-07:00

hey I was doing some sparring the other day and got caught with a hard barrage of punches to the chest. i think i have a brusied rib or somthing.its realy in my chestunder my pec. ( I know, I know, Im a *****) Its been like 3 weeks and it still hurts. I can also fel a little pop when I rub it a certainw way, may b a tendon or maybe worse?
all I can tell about rib injuries s that doctors cant do anything about it...anyone know? Should I go to the doctor? Or just suck it up and wait for it to heal/ shoudl I still be training? Anyone know?
Answer:
Go get it checked. It could be a lot worse then what you are thinking and if all else fails they might give you some good pain medication.

If its just a bruised rib they are going to send you packing but might give you a prescripton for something. but it could be worse. i would make an appt at your drs office n go get it checked.

Short of seeing a podiatrist...how can I get rid of an ingrown toenail?

2009-10-31T07:30:00.001-07:00

Answer:
well i have the same problem since i was 4. i tried everything ! don`t cut it don`t do anything it will just crack ! and then it will hurt and get infected. You must let them grow ! it will take a while and it will be painfull until it grows ...but don`t tpuch it DON`T cut it...let it grow until the corners get out. wash your feet very often in order not to get infected.

Its best leaving it up to the medical profession so it cant get worse.

See a foot doctor they can help u tremendously. Don't do anything your self u may cause infection then where will u be.

Cut a "v" wedge shape in the middle of your toenail with some nail clippers...it takes the pressure of the side of your nail so it won't hurt while it grows a bit. In the future always cut your nails straight across...never curved down on the sides, thats what causes ingrown nails...cutting off the corners is a no-no!

depends on how deep it is. if you can get under it with a pair of cutters, not clippers, you can get it out yourself and then just keep it from getting too long. if it's extremely painful, see a podiatrist and let him numb the area and cut the nail. if it's necessary, he may recommend surgury to place a metal plate under the nail to keep it from growing inward, or total removal of the nail entirely.

Go to a doctor who will cut the sides of your nail straight down, destroying the base of the nail at the side, so it will only grow straight up from that point. That was the one method that worked after a couple of years of pain and every other suggestion.You might be different, but that's definitely the option I would choose again.People say that cutting a "V" shape on the top middle part of your nail will make the nail grow towards the centre, to fix up the missing part. It didn't work for me.I used to perform mini surgeries on my toe once in awhile, just trying to get that ingrown nail out of my bleeding toe!Imagine doing rugby and wrestling in high school?New shoes is a must. Don't keep shoes that are tight and don't allow your toes space.I had my toenails pulled out (without enough anaesthetic), and I thought that was going to be the cure. The nails just grew back, then started to go ingrown again.Seriously. I love my last visit to the doctor. Some guy just cuts straight down on the sides of both big toe nails, damages the base where it grows from, and I've never had a problem since. I just have narrower nails than others, but I like it.

See a podiatrist.

You can do it yourself, but it's not going to feel good. At least a podiatrist can numb you up. An ingrown toenail comes from trimming the nail too close and rounded. You're suppose to cut the nail straight across. Good luck.

I have been told that you can soak your foot in warm water to soften the toenail then cut a V in the middle of the toenail. I've never tried that so I can't say if it works or not. I usually soak the foot in warm water to soften the nail then get in there and cut it out with a pair of clippers that I have cleaned with alcohol.
The following is from WebMd.What Causes Ingrown Toenails?
Some common causes of ingrown toenail include cutting the nails too short or not straight across, injury to the toenail, and wearing shoes that crowd the toenails.How Can Ingrown Toenails Be Treated?
In mild cases, ingrown toenails may be treated with a 15-20-minute soak in warm water. Dry cotton can be placed under the corner of the nail. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing increasing pain, swelling and drainage of the area. Minor surgery can be performed to remove the part of the nail that is poking into the skin.How Can Ingrown Toenails Be Prevented?
You can prevent ingrown toenails by:Wearing shoes that fit properly
Keeping your toenails at a moderate length and trimming them straight across
Wearing protective footwear

Ouch. Depends on how "ingrown" it is. Many factors with a ingrown toenail. How long has it been ingrown?
Is it infected?
I have suffered with an IG toenail for about 12 years. My left big toenail. I understand your pain completely.
When it gets bad, I soak it in epsom salts and the HOTTEST water I can stand and then cut it. Always be careful in the direction you cut the nail.
It depends on the growth direction. I had a actual "spike of a part of the nail growing straight down into the flesh of my toe". I could not even have a bed sheet touch it. Never went to a doc for it. I just soaked it and cut it. Best thing to do is keep watch of it. You can purchase toenail fungus/ infection products over the counter. Best I found was made by Sally Hansen. I used to paint it on the toe whether it needed it or not. Made it much better.
Dont wear fake leather shoes, let your toes breathe when ever it is possible by wearing no shoes or pure cotton socks.
** also depends on how the ingrown nail started. Was it due to injury or poor quality of shoes or other?
For pain the epsom salts work wonders and aids in softening the nail so you can trim it without as much pain. check out the link I added.
Best to U and your Toe.
K

Yes there is. Soak for a little bit in warm water, take some tylenol. Use something flat, ex) nail file, tooth pick, ect. to lift up the corner. ( Oh yeah, its GONNA HURT! but its better than surgery!)Then take a small piece of cotton from a q-tip or cotton ball, and place it under enough to hold it up, but not to far, and volia, after a couple of days it wil be fixed. (Not to mention right after putting the cotton in, it feels SO much better!)

Short lived sickness question?

2009-10-31T07:30:00.000-07:00

My 3陆yr old daughter woke up at about 1am on Thursday and was violently sick. She then continued to be sick on and off until about 10am then it stopped. She continued to have a temperature for the remainder of the day and didn't want to eat, but by Friday she was right as rain.
Neither me nor the hubby have caught it and I'm puzzled (but very glad) that it didn't last very long and wasn't accompanied by diarrhoea. The only thing I'd known her to eat that was "unusual" was some grass the previous day (copying the dog - kids!) Is there a shortlived bug like this going round or did she suffer food poisoning, does anyone have experience like this?
Answer:
Hi Again Rachel - Her in Kent there is a 24 hour bug going round as well as the never ending throat infection and chicken pox. Hope she has shaken it off and you two don't inherit it. Good luck. xx

My daughter has been ill like this a couple of times. They just blow through viruses faster sometimes. Perhaps because their immune systems are on hyperdrive?

it was the grass. Dogs and cats piss on grass. Hope your daughter is ok now though

Sounds like she may have gotten sick off the pestiduces in the grass or dog feces on the grass she may have eaten (Just being real, I know its gross, hopefully she didn't) once it passed through her system, she sounds okay.. or a 24hr flu... just thoughts:)

Being so young, I would take her to your Dr. to make sure she is ok. They do get those 24 hour bugs like we do sometimes, but to be safe, I would make a visit to the Dr. Good luck and God bless.

check her temperature hourly ,since she aint eating it could be anything ,but the grass could have caused obstruction ,is she passing stool or flatus...?

She could have picked up something from the grass.
Although the dog can eat it ( sometimes they are sick ) it is full of bad things, dog and cat poo, and urine , droppings from birds and small animals like mice.
Also the grass could be sprayed with something.
I am pleased she is OK now,!!!

I was ill like that in Japan a few years ago. All I'd eaten was an omlette but I reckon the eggs must have been dodgy coz I was really sick for about 12 hours and then it went away completely. It must have been the grass.

sometimes something just disagrees with them, i wouldn't be overly concerned! glad she is back to normal, it's horrible when they are poorly! m x

yeh e coli poisoning
food poisoning usualy i thinkclean your hands all the time !
clean the knives for meat etcmorning sickness could be pregnant ... lol (31/2) lol
cancer treatments

Shooting pain in knee joint?

2009-10-31T07:29:00.003-07:00

i noticed here lately like the last hour or two, i have been noticing a slight shooting pain in my left knee, keep in mind that i do work at fast food so i do move around alott but its never bothered me before. so what is wrong
Answer:
Check out this site for your infohttp://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/...

You've probably got a little tendonitis or nerve problems. It will pass. If the pain doesn't subside after a few days, call your doctor.

Shin splints?

2009-10-31T07:29:00.002-07:00

Help Shin Splints. I have had a gradual build up over months of shin splints. I have seen a phisio. First treatments ultra sound etc. and advised to renew my Orthotics (Flat foot) I did this and had treatment over 6 weeks. I also rested for 6 weeks and began to slowly train on grass. Unfortunately, I am now in the same pain as I was at the start (pain is inside shin near calf) I continue to use RICE. And stretching, but am at my wits end. Do I rest for an other 6 weeks? Any advise welcome nickdarroch@gmail.com
Answer:
You have to relax the muscle...its spaztic right now. lie down life your leg over yur heart and ice it. it helps alot.

yeah, rest is the only thing that allows your muscles to heal. If you could get some kind of topical, or even oral steroid it would speed up the healing process. Ask the physio to give you iontophoresis with dexamethasone. It uses an electrical current to push some liquid steroids into the affected areas.

How do you walk and run, and what condition are your shoes ?A primary cause of shin splints can be a lazy running gait, in which the runner leaves the knees low, and over uses shin muscles to lift the toes so they clear the ground. If it hurts to tap your foot to music right now, that's a good possibility. Same muscle.Thin soles, or worn shoes my not provide enough cushioning if you have a hard landing on the ground.Give them a week off. Then start with some brief running in place, working at lifting your kness so your thighs are just below parallel to the ground. Get you hip flexors stronger so this becomes natural for you.

SHiN splints- soft or hard tissue?????

2009-10-31T07:29:00.001-07:00

I am doing an assignment for PDHPE and am not sure if it is a soft or hard tissue injury??
Answer:
Shin splints are a soft tissue injury.

i'm a physical therapist
it can be both a soft or hard tissue injury
could be inflammation or injury to the muscle alongside the shin or could be a stress fracture in the bone or due to overpronation of the foot
check out www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/sh...
hope this helps

Shin Splint?

2009-10-31T07:29:00.000-07:00

I recently started walking about 2 miles again. Before I was bike riding off and on. I am recovering from achilles tendonitis in my right leg. So a litttle running about a day ago mixed with my walk. and nowMy left leg hurts.
a couple inches about the foot on the lower leg on the front side. Its a sharpish pain. I can walk but its starting to hurt.
What is it. Just sorness ...or shin splints?
Is it something rest can take care off or do i need splinting...or any other thing.Please helpthanks
Answer:
It does sound like shin splints, which usually happen when starting a new exercise, like running. The reason is the tiny muscle that are in front your leg are not used to the stress of running. Rest usually cures it. When starting running, it is best to not overdo it at first, and not do it every day until your muscles get used to the new exercise. After a while the shin splints will go away.

warm it - stretch it - take an asprin

shin splints hurt like fart hole. just try and be easy on it and if it starts to hurt stay off of it for a little while. ice/heat pack combos should work pretty well to help the pain ease up. goes away with time and more walking.

Due to your achilles tendonitis on your right leg, you tend to shift more your weight on the left side. The pain on your left leg may be a cause of your conpensation on the unaffected side. Rest both legs for a while. If there is no swelling on the left leg but the pain is still there try putting a hot compress for 20 minutes in the area. It will help with your pain and will increase the circulation of your blood. For the meantime if you have any assistive device at home, such as single/ quad cane, you can use it to decrease the weight you are giving to both of your legs.

Shin splint type injury - healing slowly?

2009-10-31T07:28:00.003-07:00

So I've got the bane of all active folk, shin splints. The pain is along the medial face of the tibia, I know it's from overpronation of the ankle joint (rolling my weight onto the arch of my foot). I've been taping, icing, and generally resting my legs for almost a week, and the pain is still present even when I'm just walking around. I do swing dancing, I'm eager to get back to it, but I'm worried about making the damage worse. How long do these injuries usually take to heal, and what can I do apart from the above to help it along? I haven't got the money to see a podiatrist just now, but I'm considering bolstering my insoles with some neoprene cutouts... any thoughts on this?
Answer:
This is a great guide that I found for people that came to my Health spa...
I http://www.drugs.com/cg/shin-splints.htm...PLZ note - I am not advising anything- I would just like to suggest a few things-- I was a runner so my training was a lot different. OkMy physical therapist recommended POOL THERAPY or Water walking. NOT water aerobics.I would say that IF you can get in a POOL and lightly stretch- that would really help alot. You are cushioned by the water and it feels so awesome! it couldn't hurt!

Since you're unable to see a podiatrist, your best bet to try to get the best over the counter arch support. You have 2 really great options - one is called Superfeet which is an excellent insert. If you have a high arch, then get the "green" one and if it's low, get the "blue" one. Also another great insert is called Powerstep (can get them here www.healthyfeetstore.com). Any of these inserts will help. They of course are not made to last and will need to be replaced every 3-6months. That's why a custom insert is the way to go, but understandable that finances are tight. Hope this helps!

Shin Bruise - Is this normal??

2009-10-31T07:28:00.002-07:00

Hi...yesterday I banged my shin, and it hurt at first like any ordinary shin bump...but then it started to hurt more and more and today it's really getting painful to walk on. I have bumped my shin many times before but never had it get nearly this painful. There is a pretty big bump on my shin. I doubt very much it's broken anything as the pain when I hit it really wasn't overwhelming and the pain didn't get really bad til about 17 hours after. I've broken things before and they usually give you instant pain and would ache long before now. Is this normal? It really is very painful to walk on! Thanks.
Answer:
You might have bruised the bone. The tibia is the bone right there, and there are an awful lot of nerves right in the outer sheath of bone. Bruising that is quite common and quite painful. Ice can reduce the pain and swelling, as can ibuprofen. Don't put ice right on the skin, as it can damage it; put it in a ziploc bag with some cold water to distribute the coldness, and wrap it in a paper towel or washcloth.If the pain does not abate in a couple of days, get it xrayed, you may have chipped the bone. Not much they can do for that, unless it is displaced, but you should know; in any case, small fractures show up on xrays better after a couple of days.Good luck,
Julie

yall, when ya get a bruise on yalls shin then i think yall get a dent or a bump
my brother get alot of bumps and dents on his shin (he works at the zoo in aussie.)
yall should get an ice pack for it ; )

She has a pain in her ribcage.?

2009-10-31T07:28:00.001-07:00

OK, my little cousin has a pain in the bones on the side of her right ribcage, but she doesnt want to tell my aunt. does anyone know what it could be? shes 12 years old.
Answer:
It could just be trapped wind or a pulled muscle, but it could also be cracked or broken ribs, its best to tell a grown up, incase.
xxx

No. tell your aunt.

Asthma or bronchitis. Or she just slept funny. Oh, maybe she fell out of a tree she shouldn't have been climbing in. Why won't she tell her mom. Geez.

that's what happened to me when i was getting my period. if she has cramps in her lower stomach and/or lower back she's probably gettting her period.

Sharp pinch in right eyelid?

2009-10-31T07:28:00.000-07:00

I have this pinch in my right eyelid. It comes and goes throughout the day. it's between my eyelid and that bone thing above your eye. If anyone knows what could be wrong, help!!
Answer:
ouch! try looking at this website...www.webmd.comhope i helped! good luck!

Pull the ice pick out...demmit

Sharp pains...left side forehead??

2009-10-31T07:27:00.002-07:00

I have this sharp pains that started about four days ago. And they happen right above my left eye on my forehead. And when I move my left eye I get this pain sometimes. Like 10 times a day but come and go. If I go out of the house on a sunny day it will hurt the same!!I've been taking Zoloft, about a weeks now. Can this cause me this side effect??
Has anyone experience this?
Answer:
this may be a symptom of zoloft, or you may actually have a migraine. i think you need to go see your doctor because it may be serious. hope it works out ok =)

it's possible that it's a Side effect of the medicine, although this is not common . You need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. This sounds like it's a problem in your eyes that needs immediate diagnosis and treatment. Do not wait because this could get worse.

I f you are just starting a new medication, it is definitely worth calling your doctor because these sound like pretty severe rea.ctions. If you weren't taking new medication, I would tell you that your are experiencing a migraine headache. Sensitivity to noise and light is your first warning signal and a pain on one side of the head is definitely an indicator

It's not a side effect of Zoloft (Sertraline). The sharp pain is an indicator of a migraine headache coming on. It seems to be an eye problem. Call your local eye doctor and get an appointment so that they can figure out what the problem may be. Hope you have all the luck in finding out what is causing the pains.

Some causes of brief, one-sided facial pain subside within a few weeks and may never get figured out. If the symptoms persist longer, they may be due to trigeminal neuralgia (once known as tic douloureux), a condition in which the nerve itself is the source of pain. Thus, if the problem persists, see your doctor or a neurologist, because most cases of trigeminal neuralgia respond well to certain medications, though are not usually helped by standard pain-killers.

Sharp Pains! - RSI?

2009-10-31T07:27:00.001-07:00

I am a keen pianist. However recently when i play, i get sharp pains through all my fingers, in my wrist and down my forearm. Only on my right hand however. (The hand with the most playing)Could i have RSI? or another injury? Its been getting worse recently and it has caused me to have to stop playing mid-piece.Its only whilst playing the piano i experience this increasing pain!.Thanks :)
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consult orthopathist or take Pine oil or camphor oil rub in your body...make sure to keep safetyl.

Sharp pains right under my left hip bone?

2009-10-31T07:27:00.000-07:00

It happens every now and again, but I'm experieincing sharp pains on the inside somewhere under my left hip bone. I had felt it under my right hip bone before too. It doesn't come regularly and the sharp pains last for a few seconds and goes away...what is it? A cyst?
Answer:
The location that you are describing believe it or not is the decending colon of your large intenstine... if I understand correctly you mean under to the middle and not under meaning where your leg starts?
If it is the location that I understand it is likely the result of hard stool. That is, if you also have any issues with constipation this is probably related. The best fix is increased water intake and possibly a fiber supplement.

Sharp pains in my abdomin?

2009-10-31T07:26:00.003-07:00

im 17 and sometimes i get sharp pains in my lower abdomin,it happens on both sides,but they only last a few minutes, and sometimes when i breath in stronly they get more intense, does anyone know what it is?...
Answer:
Sounds like gas pains. I have had this kind of pain occur before and when it occurs especially for the very first time it can be quite scary.I would recommend not only telling your parents but your dr as well so that they can evaluate the situation to see what they think is going on.

have you been to a Dr. about this? it could be IBS ( irritable bowel syndrome) I have it and sometimes I get those pains, but mine sometimes last longer than a few minutes. I would have it checked out just in case it is IBS because their is medication for it.

Sharp pains in arms, hands and legs?

2009-10-31T07:26:00.002-07:00

I'm a 26 yr old male and about a year ago I was in a car accident where I got nerve damage through out my right arm and shoulder. I lived though and I can still use my arm so I'm thankful. But for the last 7 months or so I've been getting very sharp pains that last a second maybe. Sometimes I'll get them in one repeated spot until they stop. Almost as though a needle is piercing my skin briefly. I get them in my hands and feet more then other body parts and I don't know if it id due to perhaps the nerve damage I have or if it is something else. I eat healthy and have a lot of vitamin K in my diet which is good for the blood so I don't think it has anything to do with bad circulation, but I'm just wondering what might be causing it and if anything; if there is anything that can be done to correct it or possibly mellow it out some. Thank you.
Answer:
If you aren't sure, you really should see a doctor. At least then if it is something not realated to the car accident, you don't let it go on and get worse.

Sharp pain on the right side, right under the right pec!?

2009-10-31T07:26:00.001-07:00

I guess I'm a HARD drinker, well I'm 28 and I've been getting sharp pains on my right side, above the gut and right under the right side of my chest. It doesnt really hurt but it is starting to worry me. I usually get it during a night of heavy drinking. Any advice would help.
Answer:
It is liver damage. you need to see a doctor before it gets worse. You can die from liver disease and it wont be painless.You liver only digests 3/4 of a cup of alcohol per hour, thats about a little more than a shot. So what happens when your liver can't digest the alcohol is that it goes into your bloodstream. The bloodstream carries the alcohol into your brain and puts your frontal lobe to sleep effectively giving you a temporary lobotomy. This is what you call "getting plastered."So when your liver starts to fail you will not only do more damage to your other organs, but also your brain will get "blood brain" this means your brain will start to literally bleed from the unfiltered, or poorly filtered alcohol.Stop drinking to give your liver time to heal and see a doctor. If you have to go to AA to do than so be it. it is better to look like a fool than die.

Before I read that you were heavy drinker I would have said either appendicitis or indigestion. But maybe you should be checked by a doctor for pancreantitis. I am no doctor but I know someone who was experiencing the same thing. Good Luck

Lighten up on the booze for a while. Drink lots of water, sounds like your liver needs a break.Get some blood work done. That will tell right away if your liver is in trouble.

YOur symptons do not rule out liver damage.however if you are a heavy smoker and combine the two,your lungs extend that far as well.My best advice is to get an xray of your lungs,to check for copd(doctors know COPD),Standard blood tests will detect any liver damage.Good luck,Ive been sober for 23 years.

Sharp pain on outside of foot, Worse when standing or walking, very localized. should I consult a doctor?

2009-10-31T07:26:00.000-07:00

I was walking around London this weekend, and it came on gradually, I thought it was just sore feet at first, but it's still hurting two days on and gets worse when I put any pressure on it.
Answer:
Yes, it could be a stress fracture. Get it checked out. However, stress fractures sometimes don't show up on regular x-rays. If it's near a joint, it could also be a bunion developing or capsulitis. I had a stress fracture and then it was discovered that my lingering pain, even months later, was a bunion developing.

You could have developed a stress fracture in the foot. You might want an xray to see if that's the problem. It's either that or you strained a muscle in your foot.

It sounds like either a stress fracture or a chipped bone, Either way, see your doctor, it's not going to get better on it's own, you need to have it in a cast to restrict any movement, you shouldn't move it or walk on it.

It sounds like a stress fracture. Most likely for walking on in a funny way. Go to the doctor for some x-rays. I had a stress fracture and had to be in a cast for a few weeks.

Sharp pain in side when running?

2009-10-31T07:25:00.003-07:00

When I run for a long period of time (baseball practice, jogging, etc.) I have a sharp pain in my side, usually my right side.. It is even with my belly button but about 3'' to the side.. Note it only hurts when I'm running, or walking for a while. I usually have to place pressure with me hand or rest for the pain to subside.. This has been going on for a couple of years. Always thought it was because I was out of shape or something.. But I ride my bike daily for atleast 30 min.. I'm 5'6 and weigh 110lbs. (BTW I'm 14)Please Help
Answer:
Although I agree with those who've said 'growing pains', it is also possibly a bit of dehydration. Most people don't think they're dehydrated because they think dehydration is extreme thirst. Don't just BRING water with you, but make sure you actually DRINK it before you go do anything athletic. Water helps all the organs stay 'lubricated' during excercise. Even if it's just growing pains, I'll bet being hydrated will make a difference. Good luck!

Growing Pains. Happens to the best of us. Just be glad you don't have shin splits.

Actually, my guess is that it's simply the ravages and wastes of growing up...Otherwise known as "growing pains." We all get 'em. Don't worry.

Sharp pain in neck..?

2009-10-31T07:25:00.002-07:00

i dived into a swimming pool i guess kinda aqurardly ...and right when i got out it started...its been two days and i have sharp pains right in the middle of my neck when i lift my head up and turn my head.so what is it (pulled muscle..or what?) anyone ever done something similar??
Answer:
If it is sharp and burning pain it is probably a pinched nerve, it hurts like hell, but it will go back to normal in a couple days. If it lasts more than a week, go see your doctor.

Go see a doctor, you dont want to mess around with pains in your neck. If it were anywhere else I would tell you to suck it up and be a man but in this instance go to a doctor

Oh yea! Big time. You've pulled a muscle %26 it takes about 3 - 4 days to get better. Try not turning it alot so it gets rest.

well... i have had the similiar problem.. but i had sharp pains for no reason. what i did is when i had the sharp pain i put pressure on the area. just dont try to move your neck when the pain comes it makes it worse. so try it and if dont work then tell me

It sounds like a muscle spasm. That happened to me a couple of years ago when I was wrestling with my sister. I fell awkwardly too and one day I woke up and I couldn't move my head in any direction. I went to the doctor, they took x-rays and diagnosed muscle spasms. I still have neck pain to this day, just have to be carefull with my neck now. Go to the doctor though, cuz it might be something else. Good Luck.

I got similar symptoms from jumping on a trampoline. My best guess is that you may have knocked one of your vertebrae out of alignment. I suggest you go to a chiropractor. I went to one for my injury, and he helped me immensely, and quickly.

It could be a sprain...Use the MUSCLE RELAXANT SPRAY. It helps!

Sharp pain in lower back and top section of butt.?

2009-10-31T07:25:00.001-07:00

Three days ago or so, I attempted to lift something way too heavy. A dull ache started on my lower back. I left it alone. Feeling ok and having forgotten about it, later that day i went excercising, feeling a little tenderness. The next day I went for my usual jog. Now, i feel a sharp pain on my left side between my butt and the small of my back (i guess aligned with my pelvic bones in the back). I can almost pinpoint it. Mostly hurts in when I walk and go upor down stairs. Much worse in the morning or after sitting down for a while. better with advil. I iced it and put heat on it. what could it be? is it a sprain or a strain or something worse.
Answer:
Sounds like a muscle spasm, which will relax in a couple of days if you lay off it and take it easy. Motrin helps. If it doesn't go away in 3 to 5 days of pampering, check with your doctor. You may have slipped a disc...one of the vertebrae in your spine has shifted to press on a nerve. That takes a bit more in the way of treatment than a simple muscle spasm. In either case, don't mess with the health of your spinal column by ignoring the problem.

I had the same exact pain, but mine is from a previous pregnancy. I went to physical therapy and was prescribed muscle relaxers and a higher dose of pain killers. I think the pain is a nerve or a muscle spasm.

That is a pulled muscle. When you try to lift or exhalt a certain amount of force that your body can't handle, your muscles around the target area will tighten from the straining. There is really nothing you can do but sit and relax and use plenty of advil. Take a hot bath. It usually helps release tension in your back. A strained or pulled muscle in the back takes at least a week to feel somewhat normal. You just need to relax and let nature take its course.

I would guess that you have pinched a nerve in your low back with that lift.Got to a Chiropractor and get an adjustment, that should fix it.Here are two other helpful solutions. Lay on the floor and put your legs up on a foot stool or the coffee table. Rest the calves on the stool or table, so they are bent L shape at the knee. This opens up the vertebrae and should help to open up the pinched nerve and release it. Sleep in this position also with thick pillows behind the knees. It will help repair the problem faster.Also do not sit on soft and squishy seats. Sit on hard seated chairs. It is much better for the low back. My daughter carries around an upholstered 18 inch square board every where she goes to sit on. She injured hers badly a few years ago and still has problems occasionally. She uses it especially when driving.

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Sharp pain in lower back and top section of butt.?

2009-10-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Three days ago or so, I attempted to lift something way too heavy. A dull ache started on my lower back. I left it alone. Feeling ok and having forgotten about it, later that day i went excercising, feeling a little tenderness. The next day I went for my usual jog. Now, i feel a sharp pain on my left side between my butt and the small of my back (i guess aligned with my pelvic bones in the back). I can almost pinpoint it. Mostly hurts in when I walk and go upor down stairs. Much worse in the morning or after sitting down for a while. better with advil. I iced it and put heat on it. what could it be? is it a sprain or a strain or something worse.
Answer:
This could be a herniated disc or sciatica. You have to have this checked out as quickly as possible. I recommend you see a chiropractor first as they really are the best at pinpointing the problem and being able to reduce the pain. I've enclosed a link where you can find a chiropractor in your area.

Ouch! Regardless of what it is this is your back, and possibly your spine you're talking about, so you don't need to wait until the damage is worse. Get yourself to a doctor or chiropractor as soon as possible. I have a really bad lower back condition that I wasn't aware of until I (like you) attempted to lift something heavy. Pain shot across my very lower back and in a few days I couldn't walk. Went to the chiropractor and had x-rays done, and it turns out one of my vertabrae's in my lower back is slipping past the other... and it's permanent. They educated me, I take precautions, and it only aggravates me every once in a while now. So... get to the doctor ASAP.Regarding Additional Details: Just because it's on one side doesn't necessarily mean it's not related to your spine. When mine gets irritated, it can hurt all the way down one leg, but not the other. It just depends on what's wrong with it. I stick to my original suggestion of going to see a doctor or chiropractor right away.

Sharp pain in finger?

2009-10-31T07:24:00.003-07:00

I went to catch a ball today that came at me fast. It bent my finger back. Its not swollen but its hard to move it becuase I get this sharp pain. Can anyone tell me whats wrong with it? Any advice?
Answer:
it should ache for a day or so it happens to me all the time wen i play basket ball
you might get some sweeling and aching it is normal for this type of injury. if the pain still hurts after a couple of days go and see ur GPyou could have damaged tendons.
just put some ice in a cloth on it for now
get better soon
xx

put ice on it

soak it in cider

You may have nerve damage.If It's not better in a couple of days I would go and see your doctor.

Sharp Intense Pain In Head During A Flight?

2009-10-31T07:24:00.002-07:00

After dozing off for about an hour of flight, before landing the announcement was made to return the seats to the upright position. After returning the seat to the upright position, I received a very sharp and intense pain in my head, so intense it felt like someone had hit my left eye with a baseball bat. For about a minute or two, it was almost unbearable and I started to feel motion sickness. The pain is mostly in the left part of my head near the eye cavity. The flight was in the morning and a slight pain/soreness has followed me throughout the day. I took one advil to see if the pain would subside but no luck. What could this mean? I have heard some pretty vast answers from friends such as: popped vein or vessel in the head, sinus that was affected by the pressure, or a neck muscle that I might have pulled when i sat back up? Any help to what such symptoms might lead to would be of great help. I might end up seeing a doctor if I don't get any answers. Thanks! Mike
Answer:
The dry air on the airplane dries up your sinuses and then the air pressure builds as you land. It can causes sinus pain. It's probably a combination of that and how you were sleeping. It's very common, especially on long flights.Next time, try a couple of Sudafed instead of Advil.

Consult your neurologist.

heres my thought. when people take long air flights, they usually pop an aspirin in their mouth. reason is to prevent any blood clot from developing. now, if you've been in an upright position for a long time, your blood may have become stasis in your head, which may make your blood vessells in your head dilate. when blood vessells in the head dilate, it causes a massive headache. when the headache goes aways, the blood vessells have consricted and back to normal. i could be wrong.

Share a stomachache story!?

2009-10-31T07:24:00.001-07:00

Answer:
I don't really know what you are asking here, but if you want to hear about stomach pain I have an ulcer and it sucks. The worse part about this is that you have several different pains at the same time. Cramping, lower back aches, a burning pain right above my belly button, and an overall just pain in my whole stomach area. This really sucks and after 10 years of smoking I finally quit because of this horrid pain.

Let's talk Labor pains. It feels like you are being stabbed with a Crocodile Dundee knife about a thousand times in the same spot every 30 seconds for several hours.

Shaky hands?

2009-10-31T07:24:00.000-07:00

my friends right hand started to shake crazily whenever she holds something
what could this be?
Answer:
It could be several things, but one of the common causes of an "action tremor" (tremor when the hand is in use) is someting called Benign Essential Tremor.Here are some links for you -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/essential_t...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/essenti...
http://www.intelihealth.com/ih/ihtih/wsk...

mine does it too it usually happens when there is circulation problem i would doubt that it happens when his hand is relaxed. Nothing serious mine stops after couple sec

Shaky after waking from nap?

2009-10-25T18:07:00.001-07:00

After waking from a nap or if I get woke up from sleeping quickly I feel really shakey. Does anyone know what this is. After a few minutes I feel ok. It doesn't happen after a normal nights sleep just after I;ve been asleep a short time?
Answer:
It happens to everyone. It's called waking up.

You could be Diabetic,could mean your blood sugar is low

it is when u are dehydrated or hungry

It should probably be something you ask your doctor about, it could be related to your blood pressure or blood sugar. I would ask a professional though

when your rem cycle is interrupted your body is week because it has seised energy to hhands and feet legs and other muslele becuase it has no need to use trhem but when full rets your body wake up in nonrem and you have been alert for longer then middle of sleep

I think it is just your blood pressure is low. Take three big breaths by breathing in through your nose and you will feel better. Also, drink some water as you may need to hydrate.

Shaking in my sleep?

2009-10-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

i woke up suddenly last night and i was shaking, i thought it was my heart thumping to begin with but my heart was fine,
my whole body inside was thumping but it didn't cause my limbs to shake etc im really confused to what is wrong i've had them a couple of times when i've woken suddenly anyone else suffered this? or have an idea of whats going on?
p.s it wasn't a panic attack as i know what there like, im not on meds, i don't drink/ drugs
Answer:
When I was hyperthyroid, I had the night shaking thing. I'd wake up like you said, only it would be my heart pounding so hard the bed would shake and wake me.Maybe you should have your blood pressure and thyroid level checked.

That has happened to me all of my life. I am 50. It is just your SPIRIT coming back or leaving the body. Try to be awake next time if you know what I mean. It is a wonderful experience if you are not frightened. Look up out of body experiences on the web.

it may well be related to hyperthyroidism -
get your levels checked.
also buy one of those home blood pressure instruments and keep a check on your blood pressure.

could just be something normal when you sleep your body misinterprets it as your body dying so it shakes to wake yourself up its natural that may be what was happening!

i would go to a doctor asap!.doesnt sound good...

The blood pressure thing is called a Sphygmomanometer(pron: Ess-fig-mo-man-OM-itter) emphasis on the OMBut I would get back to your doc and have your bloods checked. It may require a slight change in your dosage.

That's happened to me before too, but I don't have a problem with my thyroid. My aunt has experienced it herself as well. She once thought there was an earthquake or that the bed was shaking from evil spirits. But, it was just her body. I have no idea what it is. Maybe tense muscles? Extra strong heartbeat? God forbid, demons?

it may be after shocks from the earth quake in Kent

Severely chapped lips...they are so bad.?

2009-10-25T18:06:00.003-07:00

My lips are so chapped that the skin around my lips have turned red and burn like hell! any remedies- I have already put neosporin,chapstick,vitamin E, cream, and It is getting worse. Is there anything you can suggest ??
Answer:
Have you tried vaseline??.. its a great moisturizer

Try a medicated lip balm called Carmex. Its amazing! If it doesn't help, then go see your doctor.

I have no idea if it would work, but dry some diaper cream...it works on little chapped tushies. I know it sounds weird, but that's the first thing I thought of when I read your question.***I just thought of something else***When my baby was born we only used Aquaphor on her skin...it's like petroleum jelly.maybe that would work better. Oh...and I agree about the Carmex...try that first if you haven't already.

Mentholatum works for me.

Definitely vaseline, I had this problem after a really bad burn. It is the best thing for chapped lips, and it works fast. Just use regular vaseline out of the jar=not their chapstick, its not the same.

Severed spinal cord - hope?

2009-10-25T18:06:00.002-07:00

About 1 month ago, a member of my family had an accident which has left him with a severed spinal cord. Currently he is still lying flat trying to heal his broken back and the Doctors have said that he will now be paralysed from the waist down.
The other day my Sister visited him, and when there was no one else around, he showed her that if he pressed a point on his side it made his feet move. I thought that if the spinal cord was severed then there would be no nerves connecting to this area. I think that he is scared of asking the Doctors for further information. Has any body else had experience of this? what happened?
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It's most likely a reflex reaction - the nervous system can re-route some pathways after trauma.Normally, if the spinal chord has been totally severed, the damaged nerve celss cannot be regenerated. However, without wanting to give you false hope, there are cases of people defying medical knowledge and walking when they have been told they will never do so again etc.It is imperetive that any actions such as the one you have described be described to the medical team working with your family member. Even if it is only to explain it and reaffirm the bad news that this does not change the likely paralysis - until it is fully explained and understood, he will have false hope, which will grow if not checked and he will have further to fall if his hopes are built up.Good luck...

That's a hard question to answer. There are many nerves located in the spinal region. There are many spinal pathways that occur throughout the spine as well. Some cross over at certain points, while others stay on the ipsilateral (same) side. It is hard to say what was damaged in the accident. I guess it may be possible to move certain parts if damage did not occur there. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

i had the same thing happen after my acedent but nothing came of it i wish it did but you never know but you should definatly ask the docter good luck i hope he dosent have to go throght what iv gone throght

Severe upper back pain, swollen lymph nodes. Does anyone have a potential diagnosis for these symptoms?

2009-10-25T18:06:00.001-07:00

My wife hasbeen experiencing severe pain for the past week.
Symptoms: first there was severe pain caused by swollen lymph nodes behind her right ear; that progressed to severe internal pain near her left shoulder blade which has persisted; if she lies very still on her back the pain dissipates; lymph nodes behind right ear and in neck are inflamed but no longer cause pain
Diagnostic tests: CT scan (chest and back) was negative
Pain medications: doctors have prescribed Tylenol with codeine and OxyContin
Doctors have not been able to diagnose.
Answer:
go see a chiropractor....get her off the oxycontin.Oxycontin is VERY addictive.

fever? pain on standing, moving, certain movement? could be muscle cramp massage, heat. Can the exact point of pain be determined by finger pressure? If so, probably muscle cramp. Deep massage might help. Over stretching after heat would be a help. If the pain is deeper, infection in a vertabrae? Shingles trying to start, compression fracture of a vertabrea? do not let a chiropractor mess around until any serious condition is ruled out. MRI may reveal more. Ever had the same thing before? See an MD first(preferably not an HMO MD). lol

se a Dr asap

An ENT would probably be able to diagnose. Sounds like carotidynia or some kind of inflammation or neuralgia. Lymph node enlargement is a common reaction to something else going on. Try some Aleve or an anti-inflammatory. Valium might also help.

Have they done blood work? FULL bloodwork, check out nutrient levels, hormones, white/red blood cell count, etc. Keep testing. I have a peculiar kidney syndrome that is so rare it took years to diagnose. Once I was Dx'd, the treatment is simply daily potassium. I dropped the hundred pounds I had gained during my "health nightmare decade". I have a host of disorders related to this syndrome because my body was potassium and magnesium depleted for years. Read, research, ask questions, cross reference symptoms, and don't give up. Good luck to her.

Severe temple pain at night, any Doc's out there?

2009-10-25T18:06:00.000-07:00

2 years ago, almost to the week, I suffered terrible pains in my left temple every night for about 2 weeks. It was so severe it made me cry. Sought medical advice but no diagnosis. I put it down to the gloss paint we were using at the time.
Unfortunately, it is back again. I go to bed , fall asleep for about 2 hours then I am woken by this terrible pain in my left temple and eye socket. I take pain killers and pace about for about an hour and cry, because it is so severe.
I am seeing an Osteopath next week because I have 2 swollen vertabrea in my neck. Could this be the cause or do I have Temporal Arteritis?
I do have a blood test next week to check this out but I need help now!
Paracetomol does nothing. Where do I go from here?
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Where do you go? How about to a doctor or the ED? This is not something to be asking online...could be serious. Get professional help NOW.

I'm not sure but I was having severe headaches/migraines which gave me a real sharp pain in the soft part on the side of your head. The doctor gave me migraine medicine and it does a lot of good.

Severe sunburn?

2009-10-25T18:05:00.002-07:00

i have a severe sunburn with some small blisters.(fell asleep by the pool for 3 hours) anyone have any suggestions on easing the pain and getting it to heal faster. Only serious people need reply...keep ingnorant remarks to yourself.
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There are several things you can do, but the best thing I have found is to first take a cold, cold shower for about 30 minutes. It's sort of miserable, but it pulls the heat from your skin. Next, apply white vinegar with a cotton ball to all burned skin. It will itch like crazy for a few minutes, but it's worth it. The last step is messy, but it works better than any burn cream or gel alone. Yellow mustard. Apply yellow mustard and leave it sit for a couple of hours. One more cold shower followed by pure aloe vera or burn gel containing aloe vera, and you're good to go. My mother in law told me of this a few weeks ago when I got sunburned. I did this routine that night, and come the next morning, I was still a little red but it no longer hurt. I was back out in the sun the day after with a GREAT base tan.

if you are blistering you need to see a doctor. untill then take advil and drink water/gatorade. half a glass of water mixed with half a glass of gatorade.But you need to see a doctor.

Ouch! you may want to consult a doctor for the blisters. 100% aloe whether from a plant or gel in a bottle to keep it moisturized is the best aid in the pain.

Bath in tepid water with baking soda added. You also make a baking soda paste and put on the worst spots. I had a burn with blisters once too and that was the only thing that helped. Now this was back in the 70s. There might be something in the drug store that will work better these days. Hope you get to feeling better, I know how miserable you are.

put polysporin on the worst blisters to avoid infections (and more pain) and drink lots of water to stay hydrated, and try to take anti-inflammatory painkillers (advil works best) until it heals, try to stay inside as much as possible. feel better !!! ily!

I've heard that cocoa butter works well

Severe pain?

2009-10-25T18:05:00.001-07:00

I have had severe pain in my right side for over 4 years. I am currently on disability due to severe pain. I was approved the first time. I have been to multitudes of doctors, I've been to the Mayo Clinic, and I may go back again. I've had all kinds of tests, and they really haven't had any answers. They give me narcotics and they send me to the pain clinic. I've been to the pain clinic many many times, and the pain clinic doesn't have any answers for me either. Mayo found that I had 4 severely rotated vertebrae, and I was referred to a Chiropractor to untwist my spine. I went to Physical Therapy and completed 17 months of physical therapy. My pain level is better but still severe. I was referred to the Mayo Chronic Pain program but my insurance would not pay for it. I've tried several times. I've tried every possible thing I can think of. Any ideas? The doctors have told me that they have tried everything and cannot help me.
Thanks So Much !!
Answer:
What about a local long lasting nerve pain blocker, like Marcaine?

There's a new treatment for severe pain called cold laser therapy. It has helped my severe Fibromyalgia pain tremendously. Check out Dr. Kimmel's site at www.denvercoldlaser.com. Also research through Google and maybe you can find a provider in your area.