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?
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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...
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Shoulder Hurts?
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
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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?
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?
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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
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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.?
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.
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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.
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?
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!
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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. =]
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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?
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.
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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)
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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?
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
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?
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??
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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...
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?
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.
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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.
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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?
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 : )
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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.
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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?
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,
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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?
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
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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.
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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?
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 or try a different sport?
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I dont think you should. If your asking this question and you cant even answer it, then I wouldnt. How about asking ur doctor or physical therapist? Even if you just call them..
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.
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I dont think you should. If your asking this question and you cant even answer it, then I wouldnt. How about asking ur doctor or physical therapist? Even if you just call them..
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?
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?
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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.
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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.?
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.
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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.
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?
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."
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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
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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?
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.
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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.
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?
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?
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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
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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?
...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 ??
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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.
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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?
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...
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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.
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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.
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