General Health Care

Can their be symptoms from family deaf?

2010-05-23T21:21:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Do you mean can you have symptoms of deafness from a family history of deafness. If you do yes. It is very likely that you could be hard of hearing, or deaf in one ear from a family history of deafness.

If you mean can deafness be passed down from family member to family member the answer is yes. My husband's father is deaf in one ear and so is my husband and his nephew. It skipped his sister's family all together.

There are many forms of genetic problems that have deafness as major symptom. So yes it can be hereditary.

Can the heat affect the way a medication is supposed to be working? Can it make it feel more or less potent?

2010-05-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

Answer:
Yes, some medications will also make you more intolerant to the heat.

I am sure that heat does effects the medication and might not be a good thing to take. God Bless you!

heat can definitely degrade medications and make them less potent.

Can the brain repair bruises in the left temporal lobe?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.003-07:00

Answer:
When brain cells die, they cannont regenerate. The effects of the brusing will get better as the swelling decreases, but if the cells have died, they can't be repaired.

yes but it depends on what other damage has been done by this bleeding

yeah probably

Can sun poisoning occur days later?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.002-07:00

If someone got a really bad sunburn three days ago, and is now shaking and getting the chills, could that be sun poisioning, or is it something different?
Answer:
That's about the time frame when I started experiencing sun poisoning. My upper back was sunburned, and it started itching like none other out of nowhere, for 2 days in a row, right around 4 in the afternoon. It was so bad that I had to put ice on it to numb it so I couldn't feel it. After those 2 days, I never had any problems again.So... my answer is yes.

more and likely sun poisoning.the bigger problem will be down the road, say 10 - 20 years all that sun you get now will take the toll on your body later...you'll be in the doctors office having the liasons frozen, cut or even have to have surgery...I know, I've had all three done several times.right now ...the doctor considered me a threat as to I have skin cancer...Not to be outside most of the day...sucks...I'm an outdoor type of person...plus I have 5.5 acres of grass to cut...can't do it a night...have fun and stay safe

cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or green tea or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea bags or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or baking soda or banana peel or petroleum jelly or whipped cream or avocado or bacon grease or corn starch or tumeric or lemon juice or curd or pickle juice - not until the skin is fully healed!alcohol might help with the pain but it is a serious risk as it will dehydrate you - so don't drink any. ibuprofen or aspirin will help but larger burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade) i would advise that you cover the burnt area with white soft paraffin (white petroleum) or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.the paraffin imitates the natural oils, creating a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain by protecting sensitised nerves. both of these factors improve healing - good stuff stays in, bad stays out - that is one job of healthy skin. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...http://www.cvs.com/cvsapp/cvs/gateway/de...email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

Can sum ENT SPECIALIST answer me? please help out!?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.001-07:00

my mom is suffering from vestibular neuronitis for past few weeks. she developed vertigo associated with head movements tht lasts for few secs along with dementia.first, she was prescribed TAB VALIUM and TAB STEMETIL .then she was recommended to use TAB TANAKAN for 2 weeks, now after completing the course of tablets,she still complaints the same symptoms. are there any chances of complete recovery?
Answer:
Get the hell off ByeDr.com! and get her to a hospital!

Can stress make u physically ill?? Prefer doctors or experienced people to answer?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

I ask because I've been sick for maybe 6 months (like really dizzy/tired (sleeping 15 hrs sometimes a day and falling asleep anytime i sit down), headaches, diareah and cramps (especially after eatting) also bad muscle aches.. When I get like that It feels JUST like my period and it hurts so bad... some foods seem to trigger more than others but its not any type specifically. If I only eat fresh veggies/fruits/whole grains I dont get as sick. My doctor said nothing is wrong! I know ive been stressed out bad, everyday for like 2+ years...could that be causing all that?
Answer:
Stress can definitely contribute to the symptoms you have described. Aches %26 pains and bowel disturbances have a direct influence from your emotional states.Stress releases your "fight-and-flight" hormones which can trigger of a variety of symptoms in different parts of your body. Stress can also result in lack of sleep, which, understandably, lead to daytime somnolence.One way of checking if stress is your culprit is to try stress-reduction or relaxation exercises. These are simple and can be tried in the comfort of your own home. Also cut down on your nicotene and caffeine intake, that should help as well.If your symptoms continue, see your doctor again...pester them!

stress can make you physically and emotionally sick the emotional sickness can lead to the physical sickness you should see someone sounds to me that you may be battleing depresstion

Yes, stress can cause physical symptoms. I get severe heartburn/ acid reflux, enough to need prescription medication, during periods of prolonged stressful situations. If your doctor says that nothing is physically wrong, then try seeing a professional counselor. Counsellors are trained to help "normal" people (defined as not diagnosed with a mental illness that should be treated by a psychiatrist or psychologist) through difficult times in their lives. Many counsellors are trained to help people learn how to manage stress and mitigate it where possible.

stress can do some really crazy things to our system. Yes, all the symptoms you named, could be related to stress. Or not.
I'd check with another doc for a second opinion. Insisst on some simple lab work. Then, if no other causes are found, start walking for 30 minutes every morning or evening. Force yourself!! excercise has been found to be the number one way to relieve stress (and it's good for you). Second, start eating better. Your diet plays an important role in your health. Try treating symptoms one at a time. Ibuprophen for the aches ( but don't over do it ) a hot bath to relax you.start on some benefiber to get your bowels under control. And figure out what your stressers are, and work to eleviate them. Get a hobby that you enjoy, whether it's reading, jogging, swimming, horseback riding, cars, whatever. Just do SOMETHING!! for yourself.
Good luck

yes stress can do these things to you and i could be the case..but it sounds alot like what i have been going through the last year and a half. i get dizzy, lightheaded, sick, cramps, tired..my doctor ran blood tests on everything; iron, glucose, b12, liver, kidneys, lungs, EVERYTHING! HAVE THEM CHEAK THESE TOO!!my specialist said depression! they palm it off to easily and you need to see a different doctor! im seeing a new one and i have had a ct scan and heart monitor. my tests are yet to come back but we think i miss a heart beat sometimes! plz get it cheaked out plz!!

Can stress give you tension aches in back of neck?

2010-05-23T21:19:00.002-07:00

have been having this achy feeling in my head...what can it be? it's like a pressure
Answer:
Yes, that's a very common reaction to stress.

It's really amazing what stress can do to your body. That achy feeling is probably related to stress. I get headaches body ache and just plain old sick. Finding a way to relieve stress will be really helpful.I sometimes do yoga or just some deep breathing exercises. Exercise does wonders as well.

It sure can. In fact, when my mother starts to get a tension headache- or a migraine triggered by stress- I have to start by rubbing her feet and working up to more or less push the pain out- for lack of a better way to describe it. And I have to spend a lot of time relaxing her shoulders, neck, and scalp.

Stress is a culprit in causes of various aliments, pain and migrain, back ache, nausea, loss or gain of weight, hormone upsets to name but a few.
Yes stress can most certainly be the cause of the ache in the back of the neck, as can posture, lack of water intake, and going in front of the computer for long periods without a break.
I would recommend you seek alternative help from either a doctor to state wheather it is most likely caused from one of the above before seeing what can be done in alleviating this discomfort.

Stress has a way of affecting our lives. It would create symptoms like headache, pain in the neck and in the back. But stress may not be the only cause of such pain. There are a number of diseases or health disorders that may be causing the pain (such as fibromyalgia, tension headache, back injury due to bad posture, etc.). It is best that you consult your doctor for this if the pain persists.

Can someone's voice become more coarse because of yelling?

2010-05-23T21:19:00.001-07:00

I hate to yell.Last week I had a strong argument with my mother and I so infuriated, that I yelled as loudly as I could for an instant.Now, my voice is coarse.
It hurt me the day after, but while it doesn't hurt anymore, it is really coarse.Will it stay like this?Does yelling damage your voice?
Answer:
YES !! It can most definitely hurt your voice,but the good news is your voice will return to its normal self if u do not continue to scream.I do believe one can do permanent damage if continuous shouting were to take place.I am sure u have heard of singers who take great pains to take care of their voices.Over time some peoples voices can change by smoking and perhaps shouting,among other things.However doesnt God work in mysterious ways,that is what u get for yelling at Mom-maybe next time u feel angry...

haha itll go back to normal =)

I have had that happen myself. It will usually get better over time. If it does not, have your doctor check your throat to see that there is nothing serious going on. In the meantime, drink plenty of fluids which will help keep your throat moist.

Can someone with a torn cartalige in the knee ever run again?

2010-05-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

I tore the cartalige in my knee 6 months ago and I still can not go down stairs or run.
Answer:
i sure hope so

you need to have surgery to repare it then rehab/pt to get you back up to speed.

Yes you can. Eventually it should heal or it may require surgery, and you should be able to run again.

possibly with meds an tylnol and a special $300 knee brace happened to my gramps thars what he did

yup once your fully rehabilitated you can run again. Recovery time is usually one to two years and the physical therapist will likely require you to use a special brace to use during exercise. Warning: don't overexert yourself! Your knee will never be able to reach the potential it had before your injury and is markedly more delicate so don't be planning on a lot of full tackle football once you do recover.

Can someone tell me what this bite is from?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.003-07:00

my sister got a bite on her thumb while gardening and shesays it looks like a black dot with white all around it. she didnt get a look at the bug that bit her but wants to know what it is any ideas?
Answer:
It could have been one of many insect or bug bites. The source below might provide some information to help you diagnose the type of bite.healthy-skincare.com/insect-bi...

sounds like a spider bite. get it checked out. you dont want infection.

it could be anything..I go for a spider bite

nope but id gogle it
mite b poisonous

more than likely some kind of spider. almost anything garden related is spider/snake related.

a deadly bite from a black widow spider. go to the hospital! RAPIDO!

spider bites tend to be white with puss with a black dot in the middle

Sounds like the deadly Bingbalow

it is most likely a spider bite. watch it.. if it starts to turn red, that means the toxin is spreading... taking benedryl should help reduce the swelling... but it is a good idea to have a doc take a look at it. if it is a venemous spider bite, she can get very very sick.

most likely a spider bite. get it looked at, it could be serious.
look here:http://www.badspiderbites.com/

I agree with the other answers. A bite or a sting. The black center is most likely a stinger left in her skin which will continue to leak venom. It could be a bee or spider of some sort. Put Cortaid on it and watch for continued signs of swelling. If there are any other symptoms like difficulty breathing or rapid heart rate, call 911.

i dont know but what i do know is that you're sis needs 2 go to a doctor ASAP!! iwish u and ur sis lots of luck!! :)

im a doctor myself id have to say it could be a insect or possibly a black widow if so get it checked out

This sounds like this is clearly the bite of the elusive devilian spindle spider. It lays in wait in cool damp places and attacks what ever comes close enough to be attacked or whoever is unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The symptoms are a black dot with a characteristic white patch surrounding it. Their is usually desensitization and anastasia's affecting the nervous system. The victim demonstrates diploplia and bradycadia initially then anaphalatic shock ensues. Typically the anus swells uncontrollable until sitting becomes impossible and the victims teeth begin to taste of sulfur until they drop out neatly one by one. Typically the bite is not fatal but getting a date later in life becomes nearly impossible. It sounds like that definitely or it could just be nothing...

possible a spider. keep it clean w/ rubbing alchol.

hiya whiskey i have too agree with the others i think it maybe a spider bite if it is a poison spider yes get her too emergency as quickliy as u can and have the doc take a very close look at it he may have some sort of toxin case that can take the bite away or he might have too treat it very carefully so do get her too a local hospital very quickly ok and thanks
Norman

Can someone tell me the signs that I am getting pink eye? Besides waking up with it?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.002-07:00

My husband has pink eye and has had it since sunday. We are not in the same bed or room for much time since he got it, and I want to make sure that I dont have it. Anyone know the initial signs of pink eye besides waking up with crust on your eye? Also how long from the time that you get pink eye will symtoms show up?-Thanks
Answer:
a few days befor,it will be red .befor it turns red it feels bruise an it itches.

waking up and your eye is completely swollen shut with mucus.

Your eye gets swollen, itchy, dry, and red. Sometimes it is even a bit painful. Fortunately, pink eye doesn't last that long. (A week at most, I have only had it for three days). Make sure he applies a warm towel over his eyes with light pressure. Also, taking Benedryl helps clear it up in a few days. Towels should be washed and sheets because it is contagious. Good luck.

Can someone tell me if someone having pain in left side of body?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.001-07:00

Answer:
I could if you finish the question.

I got it on the right - what's that about. LOL

Can you be more specific? Which area, organ, part or limbs ? Left side is from your head to toe. How does it pain, dull, or spasmodic? From any external injury, sprain, muscular, ...?

Can someone tell me about my bruise?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

so on my wrist i have a bruise just notice it about 1hour ago um i had blood taken from my wrist on wed so could that be why its bruise ? im panicking abit am i dying
Answer:
It's probably from the blood being drawn. You're not dying (from that). Put some ice on it. . . . you'll be fine.

lol.. no your not dying... the bruising is normal.. so give it time to heal and quite worring...

That's probably what it's from. Many people have bruises after getting their blood taken.I doubt you're dying.Keep ice on it, and call your doctor just to double check, if you're still really worried.

I can tell you it is from the blood taken, and that you will be ok,
but you see, I am a Vet.

Can someone please explain this to me - Undocumented Aliens qualify for medical services in Texas?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.003-07:00

"The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC) administers several programs which provide medical care for."Read #4 (under 'Introduction' on their website -- link below) and tell me if I'm understanding this right. Are illegal immigrants really receiving this? Or am I reading it wrong?
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/programs/tex...
Answer:
Unfortuantely thats exactally the way it is. The whole thing just makes me sick. I feel that not only should illegals be denied any and all assistance programs, but they should all be deported and permenantly disqualified from applying for American citizenship.
A good place to start is hospitals. Any illegal who presents themselves for treatment should be detained and deported by the Immigration Officers who would be stationed at every hospital. That includes pregnant illegals and their newborn children, trust me, no mother will leave her new baby behind .
However I still believe that anyone who wants to be here and goes through the legal process should be welcomed. But one strike and their are out forever!
They must do it right the first time or get used to Mexico.

probably. according to the school paperwork my son gets each year, their children are also entitled to free school breakfasts and lunches.
plus parents like myself provide them with their school supplies because the school requires each student bring 5 boxes of crayons, 8 bottles of glue, 6 folders (etc.) on the first day of school. And to "not put our child's name on any of the supplies because we "share" in this school"
all bull crap.
ETA: Sassy, it's the language "immersion" program. They start off the year with the teachers and students speaking 100% spanish and end the year with something like 40/60 English/Spanish. They are doing it at the primary school in our area. Encouraging parents of non-spanish speaking children to participate in it as young as Kindergarden! (which goes against the TEKS that states language programs aren't to start till 3/4th grade)They also say the Pledge in Spanish (after saying it in English) didn't tell the parents about it, when we found out and told our son not to say it in Spanish, he got in trouble for staying silent! When we spoke out against it our son was "selected" to attend another school in the district.
We are seriously considering private instruction for him.

Your not reading it wrong at all.
I myself try to get on my-child but did not qualify.
That's why I have to work a full time job. If it wasn't the help from my family my check would go directly to day care.
We need to tell our congressmen that enough is enough.

You're reading it right and it really disgusts me.

You read it right dear.
You had heard about the young woman who brought her baby to the hospital because the baby had a fever of 103 degrees - the hospital refused the baby any care. The young mother had HMO, and she was required to take her baby across town for treatment. Half way there, her baby died. The fever spiked. I believe they said to 106 degrees.
Would this have happened had she and her baby been here illegally.
Please don't ignore your rights. If you do, you may soon find out that you'll have no rights at all.
I heard that TX schools are now requiring all students to half their days classes taught in English, the other half WILL be taught in Spanish.
Odd, because before, students (and their parents) had to learn English. Oh! Wait.. they came here legally, to become United States citizens. They didn't come here illegally.
What part of illegal do some people NOT understand.

Yes, you read it right and it's not just Texas. There is also WIC and other programs they are allowed to access. We are paying for this...taxpayers and legal immigrants.

Another Bush policy I imagine. His "leave no illegal invader behind. American Taxpayers have it covered so it's all good". You know that Bush policy.

Can someone Help!?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.002-07:00

Hi this might sound really silly but I have a lump not massive one but it is under the skin on my knee, I know for certain that i have not bumped my knee to cause a lump %26 it does not hurt. This has only been noticed within about a week. Could it be anything serious I do not want to seem paranoid? Never heard of serious lumps in the knee but am worrying a little.
Answer:
go see your doctor if you're worried so much. No, I don't think it's a biggie, but set up an appointment with him/her anyway.

It could be a cyst, which are usually nothing to worry about.Have it checked out by your doctor to be on the safe side.Good luck
A.D.

sounds like a cyst go to the doctors and get it checked out

it could be a nobule, or cyst, see your doctor for pain reliefe and put your mind to rest

Any lumps should be investigated by the medical profession. Go see your GP and get your mind put at rest.

Can someone help me with my eye?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.001-07:00

Last night my eye felt like it got something in it, so i put a cool cloth on it. And it went back to normal. But then my other eye felt like this now and it bothered me so bad and i rubbed it alot, and it got watery and sore. Then when i woke up it wasnt all the way open and it is really swollen. It looks horrible. what can i do about my eye to get it back to normal? How long will it take? If i put a cold cloth on it and take a nap will it be better? Plzzz help!!!
Answer:
Sounds like an allergic reaction...a doctor would be the one to determine this of course.Instead of the COLD compresses I would suggest using Hot or Warm compresses.
I had my first "Sty" a couple of weeks ago and after checking around the internet, followed suggestions to apply a HOT compress frequently during the day...in about a day or two it was gone.btw...these are your EYES...don't mess with taking any chances that something seriously could be wrong. If you feel whatever you have is beyond the normal allergic reaction, get yourself to an Emergency Clinic or doctor right away!

It's best to see a doctor who can give you a real diagnosis and treatment.

You have irritated it and possibly caused some kind of damage...can't say having not seen your eye. You need to put ice in the cloth and if the swelling doesn't go down in an hour or so you may have to see a doctor. Don't wait too long if the swelling doesn't go down after a couple of hours of using cold cold compresses. You might want to see one anyway...what you describe could be symptoms of something that will require treatment.

Urgent Care!

you need to stop what you are doing and go to your doctor.Somethings forien that gets into the eye is un-
detectable.Example: I had a piece of plastic(clear)in my eye
that i couldn't see in the mirror.I had to go to my doctor and let him figure it out.

It sounds like you have an allergy to something. My sister had this problem for years, one eye, or both would just swell up all of a sudden and sometimes so badly she could barely see out of them. It is very embarassing, but after a while of cold compresses, they would go away. Finally she went to a doctor and discovered that she has an allergy to something, and sure enough, she would only get them when she would drink milk or have ice cream... so she is allergic to milk. Perhaps you are also allergic to something. It could be food, pollen, or even your makeup. Seeing a doctor would definately be your best bet. If this is not an allergy, your doctor can diagnose this problem properly, and if it is an allergy, your doctor can help you try to figure out what it is, or if you would like, take a blood sample, test it, and tell you what you are allergic to. If this is the same issue my sister has had, it will go away on its own in no less than a day (the less you touch it or put things on it which can irritate your very delicate skin, the quicker it will go away), but for saftey reason, I would go to the doctor regardless! Good luck and take care!

You probably have pink eye. every pink eye is differant, so go to your doctor to get the right eye drops. Belive me, when i got pink eye, i put in some store brand pink-eye "cure" drops and it made them worse. Go to your doctor.1. DO NOT PICK AT IT
2 DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYE THEN TOCH THE OTHER EYE
3 GO TO YOUR DOCTOR
4 PUT EYE DOPS IN AS PERSCRIBED, NO LESS NO MORE
5 FEEL BETTER : )

Since it's both eyes, it probably has nothing to do with something being in your eyes. It's a lot more likely that you have some sort of infection. You can try the compresses for the swelling and maybe a little saline eyewash if you still think that something's in it, but only do this till you can get to an eyedoctor. It's not very expensive to go to an eye doctor for this sort of thing usually, especially if you have insurance. If you don't want to take anyone on here for their word, call an eye doctor, give them your symptoms, ask them what to do. Most likely they will tell you to come right in. If they happen to schedule an appointment for later in the day, or the next day, consider switching doctors. And if you're still wanting to go to this particular one, make sure to ask what you should be doing in the meantime for your eyes. Take some benadryl too. It won't hurt you if it's not an allergic reaction, as long as you've taken it before and you know how your body reacts to it. If you know your body is ok with it, then take a dose and wait to see if the swelling seems to be affected by it. But still go to see an eye doctor. Some eye doctor's can even tell you if it's an allergy and prescribe something for it...

Can someone help me please?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.000-07:00

HAS ANYONE HERE EVER HEARD OF NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DISCOUNT ITS A COMPANY I USED TO WORK FOR AND I WAS WONDERING
IF YOU ALL COULD HELP ME
I WANNA WORK FOR THEM BUT NOT LIKE THEY HAVE TI NOW
THEY HAVE IT NOW WHERE U HAVE TO PAY TO WOR FOR THEM
AND WAS WONDEIRNG IF THEY OFFERED A POSITION WHERE I DIDNT HAVE TO DOT HAT AND ALSO I DONT WANNA BE A INDEPRENSDANT CPCONTARCTOR I WANNA WORK FOR THE COMPANY NOT FOR MYSELF
Answer:
They are a scam.http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/24...They have 128 complaints. Don't waste your time. Also, please be careful when using CAPS, it is ok to make a point for a word or two, but a full post is considered rude.

If your in to health care there are many others. Just look up ask.com and put in any question they will answer it. Or send you somewhere to get it answered.

Can someone give me a good back crack?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.003-07:00

Answer:
mayby if you were younger

NO! IT"S BADDDDDD. stop doing it, you will hurt your back in the long run.

Do a bacbend

lay on your stomach and get a little kid to walk or shift their way gentely while standing on your back. It cracks really well!

have someone walk on your walk. it feels great.

Can some one help?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.002-07:00

i have something a horrible condition in my leg were i get rele rele bad pain and they tried all kinds of pain meds on me but nuthin seems to help but i recently was in soo much pain i just took 3 500mg. of vicodin and it helped but i was high and thats not like me iam not the kinda person that does stuff like that but it helped my pain. i'm worried i will get addicted what shoud i do should i tell my mom?
Answer:
You may have trapped nerve or may have damage
that needs looking at by a doctor,you must also
confide your trouble to our mum now.
Taking lots of pain killers can and will do damage to
internal organs such as the liver so tell your mum about it now
and don't be scared cause it can soon be put right.

When we are in pain we all want the same thing:
STOP THE PAIN!
But, you must realize that we have nerve receptors that tell us we are in pain for a reason:
SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG!
Tell your mom to take you to the doc.

Can Smoking Printer Paper hurt you?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.001-07:00

so just for fun me and a friend put Crystal light inside of rolled printer paper and smoked it. so can the printer paper or the crystal light hurt us ( more than smoking already does?)
Answer:
LOLYou and your friend need to seriously find someone with some weed. Or at the very least get some salvia, it's cheap and readily available over ebay.I can't imagine that paper is good for you, but it isn't exactly going to make you drop and start convulsing on the floor either. Paper is around every cigarette and joint and has yet to be the cause of anyone's cancer, it's the plant inside the paper that counts.As for crystal light I have no idea, I have never heard of anyone smoking it. Did it do anything for you? I'm curious. You are talking about the drink mix right?

Come on, what are you gonna do next, spark up some pixie stix? That's just silly.

hahaha what?? don't do it again its not healthy

hmm sounds lemony delicious. i'm sure the crystal light isn't that good, or the paper since it's bleached, but you're probably fine.

lol...omg to funny... Printer Paper huh... well i cant see that it would do you any good thats for sure.. my addvice to you would have to be stop smoking printer paper... omg i cant believe that you asked that question..

Can sleeping under a bright light effect my sleep?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.000-07:00

I have this bright light that hangs over my bed to help me read at night. Sometimes I fall asleep reading and the light is left on. I wake up to find myself staring into the light. Is that unhealthy for me?
Answer:
Yes, it potentially could be. Everyone runs by their own circadian clock. Our bodies operate better when we sleep in total darkness. For thousands of years, humans have been awake during the daylight hours and sleep during the dark hours. That's just what our bodies expect and disturbing that cycle could make your body confused. This could cause sleep disturbances, insomnia, sleep apnea, anxiety and a host of other medical problems. There's even been studies about using nightlights for children and the negative effects it has on them.

its okay, but everyone sleeps better if light is off. except if they are affraid of darkness, like me.

Bright light can definitely affect your sleep. Your body knows if there is light coming in to your eyes, even if it's filtered a little by your eyelids. I live in Washington state, and while people think of it as cloudy and rainy around here, we also get only about 8 hours of dark during the longest days of the summer. Just as with the long nights in the winter, the very SHORT ones in the summer upset circadian rhythms. I suggest putting your reading lamp on a timer, so that it will shut off by a certain time. A simple mechanical timer is only about $10 at someplace like Target, and will help you sleep a LOT better :-)

I was a sleep researcher studying melatonin for 7 years.YES, it is unhealthy!! Bright light at night inhibits melatonin, a natural hormone that you secrete at night that helps you sleep and also keeps your circadian rhythms (24hour sleep/wake cycle) in harmony. During the daytime, bright light helps set your circadian rhythm but at night time you should stay in low or moderate lights so that melatonin is not inhibited. The bright light exposure will upset this homeostasis and can cause sleeping problems, attention problems and disrupt other mental capacities.

Can Sleep / Can't Sleep?

2010-05-23T21:15:00.002-07:00

Help! I find it very hard for me to stay awake or sleep for more than 5 hours at a time since the past few days. I go to bed at good times at night, but it doesn't do much good because I wake up at 5 in the morning and can't get back to sleep. I feel very tired, but when I lay in bed it somewhat goes away but I can't go back to sleep.But then later in the day I feel very tired so I try to go back to sleep and it helps but when I wake up after a few hours I'm still very tired but can't get back to sleep.What's going on here? Help
Answer:
try improving your sex life. it can allow you to be more relaxed and be more refreshed in the am.

duh
5 hrs of sleep iz more thn enough

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress,
dietary and medical problems. By making
small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly,
insomnia can be cured. I found the information
at http://www.nosleep.in/insomniacause.html...

Can slapping your ear (not incredibly hard) cause permanent damage?

2010-05-23T21:15:00.001-07:00

I was sitting in my room just a few minutes ago, and I realized something stupidly obvious. I went to slap my head, being the dramatic person that I am, but I managed to hit my right ear instead.Now this ear seems to hear everything at a slightly lower tone/pitch than my left one. My hearing in the right ear is noticably 'flat,' in musical terms (not a full note though, Enya in B-flat still sounds like B-flat, but flatter than normal), and my balance seems a bit off too. Somebody PLEASE tell me that this isn't permanent...What did I do to myself?! T_T
Answer:
You will be fine. You didn't puncture your eardrum, so it's just your inner ear and eardrum getting back to normal.

Can rust be filtered?

2010-05-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

The building I'm in has a water tank. Unfortunately, if it gets drained, the new water becomes rusty. I don't know if its from the pipe or the source, I dunno, they say it gets jiggled or something. I also don't know if it's their responsibility to keep it from draining. As much as I want to tell them to do something about it (i did, only once), we all know the problem will come back later eventually.We buy drinking water so that's not much of a problem, but we have a kitchen... we wash our plates no where else. During overtimes, I just had to stay here a week or so. So I take a bath, wash my face, wash my hands, etc... in rusty water.So I'll be suggesting a filtering system or whatever. Is it possible to cleanse water with rust? Would the filtering system get clogged or something or die out earlier than on water that is just filled with other "minerals"?I still will be filing a complaint to the admin. No one knows when it can be solved, so I have to do something for now.
Answer:
If I was you I would worry about more than rust in the water. Take a sample of water and have pros test it.

Rust can be filtered out of water with a water softening system, or a commercial rust filtration system, if it's really bad.There are varying forms of rust in water. It depends on the form of rust. Simple rust from accumulation from sitting in the tank can be filtered out with a very simple home water filter. If you have dissolved or bacterial rust, that takes more aggressive treatment.

Can roller coasters cause scoliosis?

2010-05-23T21:14:00.003-07:00

I have scoliosis and have been figuring out how I got it. My mothers side of the family had like 1 case of it, but its still unknown to doctors of how people get it. I rode the 'double loop' at Six flags once with my friend. During the ride my body was smacked against the seat and once I got off my whole back was in pain especially my spine. Right after that incident I got scoliosis about 1 1/2 years later. If it could/possibly be true then I am sueing those baggers. Steel coasters are not fun.
Answer:
I think it's pretty unlikely. It's not easy for your spine to just move, with all the muscles and such attached to it. There is some evidence that scoliosis is hereditary, and there is also evidence that trauma as a child (while you are still growing and developing) can have an influence. Such as, when you are a young child, and you fall HARD on your behind, if you cause trauma such as a pinched disc, it can throw off the alignment of your spine as it grows. But, I really, really doubt that a ride on a coaster gave you scoliosis.

I don't think it can, but I don't know.

no. Chances are you've got adolescent or adult scoliosis which started developing. You getting hurt on that roller coaster probably didn't trigger it. You could tell your doctor to see what he/she thinks about the situation. go to http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/scoliosi... to find out more

Can regular physical therapy (not chemotherapy or radiation) cause nausea?

2010-05-23T21:14:00.002-07:00

I just started physical therapy for myofasical dysfunction and occipital nerve tinnitus and whenever I use the ice packs or do the recommended stretches, I get so nauseous that I can barely function. Is this normal or should I be calling my PT to find out what the heck is going on?
Answer:
Myofascial dysfunction is somewhat of a garbage can diagnosis and many people are mistakenly labeled with it. Yet, if you do truely have it, PT certainly may make you feel ill after the first couple of treatments as chemical stasis is released and flushed out of the body.What many people have misdiagnosed is a derrangement syndrome which is an altered position of the vertebral joints which usually leads to a disc bulge or herniation in the neck. If this is the case, your stretches should never leave you more nausous or dizzy...in fact, it should have the opposite effect if your moving in the right direction. This is a mechanical type of pain and should have immediate good mechanical results. Increase in symptoms is a sign of moving in the wrong direction.Without knowing you, I cannot tell you whether you are truely a "myofasical pain" person or a "mechanical" disorder such as derrangment syndrome...but either way, inform your PT because he or she may be trying to rule out the very same thing. It may or may not be bad that you are feeling the nausea, but your symptomatic response may help guide the therapist...communication is the key. If you have no relief with the myofascial approach, I suggest getting a good mechanical assessment by a PT trained in the MDT method. You can locate one at: http://www.mckenziemdt.org

You might want to tell your PT anyway, but yes it is very possible. They are dealing with your head right now and you are applying ice to an area that is really close to your vestibulocochlear nerve. IT most certainly can lead to dizziness, nausea, etc., If you are already suffering from tinnitus, that alone can cause nausea.

Yeah, you should call your PT or doctor. It probably has something to do with how close these nerves are to the inner ear, which often affects nausea. The pros can give you better advice.

Most definately call your PT if you are experiencing anything unusual... I know when I was in good health and exercised overly much, I would feel nauseous myself (mostly due to overheating).

Can poison ivy get into your eyes?

2010-05-23T21:14:00.001-07:00

my sister received a "blister" in her eye about 1 hour after her boyfriend realized he had poison ivy. How concerned should she be?
Answer:
yes; she should see her doctor

does he think its kinky to rub poison ivy in her eye?

Yes, among other places. This can be serious as the person can have a very serious reaction.
http://www.webmd.com/allergies/tc/poison...

If she actually did get some of the poison ivy resin in her eye it could be quite serious. She should see a doctor. At least call one of the on-call nurse hotlines or see if your local clinic can see her.

Her best bet is to ignore poison ivy itch, and take benedryl immediately.
Use aloe vera or olive oil on the itch.
She should be very concerned if she starts itching and scratching and give in to that monster poison ivy.
Tell her to ignore it, put ice on it.

Can people grow taller by doing certain things?

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Answer:
I heard that you can exercise.

No. Your height is determined the instant you are conceived. It's your genes that detemine your height, among other things. Nothing you do will make you taller.

drink milk but remember 90% of ur genes and 10% of the nutrition

Can occupational therapy and accupencture help relieve damage to an arm.?

2010-05-23T21:13:00.003-07:00

Answer:
I have used acupuncture for over a year now for pain and relief of tense muscles. I don't know if it can repair damage but it works on the nervous system to stimulate the body to heal itself.

Can numbness go away if nerve is damaged.?

2010-05-23T21:13:00.002-07:00

On Sunday the 24th I wreck my dirt bike. It threw me off, and I landed on my left side of my upper butt cheek, and the next day it started becoming numb. I don't if it is nerve damage. I'm only 15 so I don't know nothing about that stuff. Could bruising cause numbness.
Answer:
You didn't do enough damage to have nerve damage.don't worry the numbnes will go away. You may have pinched a nerve in your back, and that would cause numbness. Take ibuprophen, and try to relax a few days. if still bothered go see a doctor.

ask a doctor!!!

Some yes. Some No. Especially if its one of the Following.HIV/AIDS - nerve damage
Lead poisoning - Nerve damage
Lyme disease - nerve damage

Have you went to the doctor yet about it?
With nerve damage you never know it's going to come back or not. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't. If you just hit it hard you should be ok, just wait it out and possibly see a doctor, because there might be a hairline fracture that is causing it.
Good Luck

I would go see a doctor and make sure you didn't break anything or to make sure a bone or something isn't pushed up against nerve. If it is a damaged nerve there is a chance that it can regrow and the numbness may go away.

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!...

Can my mom take two hydrocodone/apap 500MG pills.?

2010-05-23T21:13:00.001-07:00

she just broke both her arns and her toe and she is in alot of pain. she has taken one a couple hours ago but she says it aint working. would it be safe for her to take two ore would she overdose?
Answer:
well the hydrocodone is just generic vicodin. I am assuming its hydrocodone apap 5/500mg. The smaller number is the amount of vicodin. the 500mg is the amount of acetaminophen or Tylenol. You can have 1000 mg of tylenol every 4-6 hours. so depending on when she took the last pill. if she took it 4 to 6 hours ago then yes she can take two more. If she only took one pill..lets say for example 2 hours ago then she could take one more, not two.

No one should take neds that are prescribed for another.get her to a doctor and let him/her prescribe fof your mom.

She could take another one now but i would not take two this close to the last one. She should take these every four hours and not wait until the pain comes.

I have before, but only if absolutely necessary. ( I have had a lot of surgeries in the past.) It depends on how often she has taken them before. Your body kind of builds a tolerance to them if you take them a lot. If you take too much they sometimes make your stomach a little upset and can cause you to feel itchy. Be careful - too much acetaminophen can cause liver problems.

She should NOT take more than 5, 500 mg Vicodin pills in 12 hours. There is a chance of addiction. She can though take aspirin with the Vicoden. I believe she can even take Motrin too. Don't take any Tylenol as Vicoden is Hydrocodone with Tylenol and she CAN OD on Tylenol.I had a spinal surgery and I was in severe pain for a while and my pain was always stopped with Vicoden.God bless your mom, I will pray for her rapid recovery and lessening of pain.

I take 2 Vicodin at a time all the time as 1 never helps,she can also take advil inbetween with food ofcourse.But do not exceed 4,000 ml of tylenol a day as you can have liver failure with any more then that.

It is likely that it will result in an overdose. A better idea would be to take the hydro then if the pain hasn't subsided to take Motrin 4 hours later. It's a different kind of painkiller and works on different receptors in the brain. The other thing is that if there is a lot of swelling, that can be causing pressure therefore, causing pain. try icing her arms and toe, one at a time for about 10 minutes on each place that will reduce the swelling and hopefully the pain too. Good Luck

That's a lot, especially if she just took one. Try and get her to wait about three hours between pills. 750 mgs is a usual dose of Vicodin, this is the generic version and two 500mgs are a lot to take, especially this close to the first one.
If she's in this much pain maybe call the doctor and he can get her into an ER and get a shot for her, it would be quicker and work better.

Can my girlfriend fly with cracked ribs?

2010-05-23T21:13:00.000-07:00

She lives in England, but is moving over here to Indiana, but cracked her ribs in a car accident a few weeks ago. She's healing up well, but I was concerned with the pressure changes on the airplane affecting her breathing or making her injuries worse. Anyone know or had any experience with this? Thanks in advance for the answers
Answer:
With a crack rib, I think she should see a doctor. I understand she is saving money, but her health is more important.
Good luck.

Sorry but I really don't know. Maybe you should call her doctor?

I would think she could just call the docs office that treated her and ask. No need to make a appointment and cost her any money.Or if it was the Er call and ask there.

i broke 3 ribs in a car accident,then flew from n.y to arizona the next day to attend college.a little uncomfortable,but not bad.ask the flight staff if an upgrade or aisle seat is possible,so u dont get wedged between 2 people.also,u can tell them u have an injury when u check in,and they will let u board first,along with other injured/handicapped people and families with babies.this will prevent her from being jostled in the aisles.tell her-go on and fly.the changes in air pressure will bother her ears-not her ribs.my ribs were broken,but i could breathe just fine on the flight.

ide check with the doctor first .i never had experience with this but i did have a passenger on board a week after a major heart operation .

check with the doctor. money is good but life is better

If it doesn't hurt when she flaps her wings she should be fine. Relly I have broken my ribs 4 times, even had one removed to make a new nose. Sneezing or coughing truly suck but if anything pressure would help. They used to give you a velcro girdle to keep pressure on them and to minimize movement but they don't give much of anything these days except the type of satire that I opened with. Happy reunion and GOD Bless.

Can my boyfriend stop taking Cymbalta completely?

2010-05-23T21:12:00.003-07:00

My boyfriend has been on Cymbalta for about a month now and its making him crazy! He took it for his back pain and it helped a bunch but he's having severe anxiety problems. He's crying about everything and he doesnt know why. His blood pressure is getting higher and he's waking up all through the night with chills and sweats.
He's very nervousy and shaky now.
A few days ago, he decided he'd had enough so he just stopped taking them. Now, his blood pressure is getting even worse and his doctor cant see him until monday and they wont give him any advice!Please help!
Answer:
he can't stop taking it cold turkey or he will get MUCH worse.
he is going to have to wait to see the doctor until Monday, or if he totally can't stand it, he should to Urgent Care if his blood pressure is really going up.
stopping medication like Cymbalta cold turkey will give him more mood swings, cold sweats, headaches, and can sometimes even cause crazy things like electrical feelings "zings" etc... please tell him to start taking it again until he can get back into the doctors office %26 it will probably start making him feel better fairly quickly.
good luck

you are supposed to taper yourself off those kinds of medicines. but I would cut all salt and soda stuff that raises blood pressure. mostly salt. at least until his appointment

GET HIM TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM PRONTO!

Go directly to the ER. Do not hesitate.
His blood pressure right now is more of an issue than anything else. Either way, his doctor should have seen him on an emergent basis. BTW, never, never stop taking a medication abruptly without consulting your physician first. Also, Cymbalta has may known adverse side effects.Again, ER Now.

Can metal in your body move or shift?

2010-05-23T21:12:00.002-07:00

Answer:
over time it is possible... a simple xray will be able to determine whether it not it has moved

Yes it is very much possible.
It also depends on the size of the metal and
the place where it is in the body.
Bye

Yes it can - doctors know better as how to take care of this problem.

Can mepergan be taken a few hours after percocet or do i have to wait longer?

2010-05-23T21:12:00.001-07:00

I have a kidney stone and the percocet isn't working very good, so i thought i would try the mepergan.
Answer:
Yes, you can take the Mepergan 3-4 hours after taking the Percocet. I've had 16 kidney stones, so I know what you're going through. Mepergan usually works the best for me, though Percocet is quite effective as well. Drinking lemonade can prevent the stones from forming in the future, as can zinc tablets. Good luck!

Mepergan and Percocet are narcotic pain relievers. Mepergan is stronger then the percocets. Time between doses of percocet is usually 4-6 hours so it would be ok to take a mepergan after 4 hours.Kidney stones are painful. Try not to mix the two narcotics as much as possible. I have intubated patients who took narcotics too close together. They were the lucky ones who were found in time.

Can mental stress induce back pain and trigger flare-ups?

2010-05-23T21:12:00.000-07:00

Answer:
Stress and tension is one of the worst of our problems today, with people having money management problems, spousal problems, with the kids, the job.
All these in itself can and will create stress and back problems with tight muscles. This is a job for the chiropractor, he can with his physical prowess help these individuals quickly with weekly rub downs to relieve this stress and muscle spasms.

stress can do alot of things go seea doctor

yes

definitely. i have problems with my lower back, and stress was one of the many causes my chiropractor gave me for flare ups.

Yes! Stress goes straight to my neck and back.

MENTAL STRESS has been linked to MANY physical and physiological problems. If you suffer from too much stress, you need to make plans to alleviate stress or see a doctor to find out what they can do to help.

yea in fact a lot of the time when you have high stress you might feel shooting pain in your muscles high stress cause high tension...Sometimes when my fiance is under high stress he gets knots the size of small baseballs underneath his shoulder blades and in the small of his back a lot of the time rubbing it will make it better along with some anti-inflammatorys. Just be careful that your knots don't turn into something serious like a herniated disk. Especially if you have felt this way before then sometimes the flare up's can be worse than the initial pain...hope this helps and you feel better..Otherwise if you find that you are not getting any better then you might want to see a doctor so he can prescribe either something for your stress or something for you pain

Can men take midol?

2010-05-23T21:11:00.002-07:00

I mean what if they have a cramp or are feeling bloated or sumthing?
Answer:
Midol is Acetaminophen 500mg, Pamabrom 25mg, and Pyrilamine Maleate 15mgCramping in men in normally treated by taking calcium (drinking milk) or quinine. Midol won't help.Bloat in men can be treated with Lasix or other diuretic. Midol will provide a *little* relief, but not much. Acetaminophen will help some pains - it's the same thing as Tylenol - but normally, pain is accompanied by inflammation. Tylenol is the only common pain medicine that DOESN'T do anything for inflammation. Tylenol is also relatively dangerous. In the UK, they aren't legally permitted to put more than 12 tablets to a retail package for that reason. On the other hand, most men blanch at the idea of taking Midol, thinking that it will shrink their testicles, or make them watch Bravo, or something like that. Nope. It won't make a man less manly. It simply is a combination drug for symptoms men aren't likely to experience together.

i think midol is basically just tylenol..so yea

Men won't get cramps like that, and maybe they can be bloated... but i know some guys that could use it for mood swings b/c i swear they are worse than girls.

Can masturbation affect the way your children will look like?

2010-05-23T21:11:00.001-07:00

i was thinking a little while ago that if you masturbate as a teen and have sex when married that your kids could have disabilities or something.
Answer:
The testicles produce new sperm constantly. What you do with the ones you have now won't affect the ones that get made in the future. In fact not relieving yourself could probably be more detrimental.

No, are you serious?

Oh brother. No. That's ridiculous. If your children have any disabilities, it will have NOTHING to do with you masturbating when you were younger. Masturbating has no effect on your sperm.

No. As a matter of fact masturbation releases sperm, making your body generate new sperm. This is a good thing.

(It can only effect your children if they happen to walk in while you're "knockin' one off"). Masturbation has absolutely nothing to do with development of children or the genetic make-up of sperm, etc.

No. It might be time to read a biology book.

Huh? That's about the most bizarre thing I've ever heard. In all seriousness, there's no evidence proving any link between masturbation and children with disabilities. Somebody's feeding you a bunch of lies man.

Absolutely no connection at all. That sounds like a myth left over from Puritan times or something- "old wives' tale", that sort of thing. Spank away, guilt free, and enjoy. Seriously.

Masturbation does not affect the way your children will look like.

Can masterbation often hurt you in any way like affect you having kids?

2010-05-23T21:11:00.000-07:00

Answer:
no it sure cant so masterbate away

No.Masturbation does not harm either sex.However, it can cause a "short fuse" for the gents.

nope. It's very healthy to masturbate.

No but,you better look in your hand if hair starts to grow you better stop it..People will know what you are doing.

It can lower your sperm count for a short time. Masturbating too much can harm you neurologically though. Orgasms release endorphines in your brain, releasing the neurochemical too often makes you dependent on having it in your system and so you become addicted because you need that in your system to feel good. In moderation it is not bad for you, but excessivley it can harm you. Any more than 16 times in a week is borderline excessive.

Other than getting irritated skin, no. If you aren't already, use a lubricant--you'll like it and save yourself from chafing.

It won't affect you %26 your ability to conceive. If ever problems would occur, it would most likely be internal, that is due to genes, hormones, %26 overall body health.

Can low blood pressure cause you to have a headache?

2010-05-23T21:10:00.003-07:00

Answer:
Yup it can, high or low blood pressure can!Most headaches are vascular in origin...(secondary to circulatory disturbances)both can cause dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo...even migraines.

Yes. Also you might talk to your doc about it to it could be something else to.Peace

Actually NO, it should not cause you t have a headache..
but other factors may ...such as Low Blood Sugar

yes, I think so. U forget stuff and get tired and sleepy and confused. Go to a doctor for help.

Yes. or low blood sugar. I'd go see a doc

Yes. You become light headed, Virdigo and confued. Lower blood pressure to more deadly than high blood pressure. For more infomation www.healthatoz.com
Play it safe and research everything you can about it and by all means, get a check up just for precaution.

Can just one cigarette get you addicted to them?

2010-05-23T21:10:00.002-07:00

I know that cigarettes can get you addicted to them and it's bad for you, but my family smokes them and for some reason, I've been thinking about experiencing with one just to see what it's like, but before I do that, I want to know can just one can get you addicted.
Answer:
Listen to me very carefully.One cigarette you will not be addicted.But,it is the hardest habit to break once you are addicted.I am a smoker of 25years and I know it is not only killing me it is ruining my quality of life. On the other hand I want to warn you that Crack,Cocaine and other drugs are addictive the first time.This is because smoking cigarettes is nasty the first time but after that your body needs the nicotine that's in the cigarettes.But,with other drugs once you see how they make you feel the first time you want to keep doing them. The problem is they never make you feel that way again.And after numerous times of doing them trying to get that feeling it never happens until you hit rock bottom or die.

one puff usually doesn't get you addicted, if you don't like it, stop, after you start smoking it for a little while, your body will get addicted to it, and it'll become hard to put it away, but don't try it, smoking is bad!!

Take it from a smoker, one alone will not addict you. It takes more than that. Be advised all cigarettes are different in strength and taste. If my brand wasn't available any more, I'd HAVE to quit smoking.

One puff off of a cigarette was enough to make me swear off them for life. Plus, it provided my dad with a few minutes of enjoyment.:-).

Go with an unfiltered cigarette or rip the filter off one and smoke it. this way you will most likely get sick and never pick the habit up.

I doubt it. Your body will react to the cigarette very quickly.

Do not get started smoking, it is very harmful. There is something called small cell carcinoma that can develop, the worst of the cancers. If diagnosed the doctors wont even treat or remove because it is terminal and nearly impossible to cure. About addiction, I dont know if one will do it. Best thing, is dont get started.

Can it stunt ur growth if u?

2010-05-23T21:10:00.001-07:00

lift two dumbells in there box and u like go down like if u bend? i did it! can it stunt my growth? like if i was doing a crunch standin up wit the box of dumbells i am 15 years old
Answer:
probely not. i heard smoking stunts your growth but you cant change genetics

no that wont stunt your growth. watch out for bench press though. Wouldnt reccommend using HEAVY weights untill ur nearin the end of puberty

Can i use nyquill for stomach aches?

2010-05-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

i know its for flu and cold but on the back it says you can use it for minor aches and paines.
Answer:
Nyquill is not good for stomach aches. The ingredients in it are going to give you more stomach pain. You would be better off using something like Tums or Maalox for the stomach. These will help stomach pain much faster. If the pain continues for more than a week you should see your medical doctor to find out what is going on. You may have an ulcer.

No, nothing in it will help an upset stomach.

if you take enough nyquill it will knock you out and the sleep will help your stomach ache, but its certainly not recommended for stomach aches.http://mrjjones.net

Can i use hydrocodone 7.5/750 for a headache?

2010-05-23T21:09:00.002-07:00

ive had a really bad headache all day and my mom has some 7.5/750 hydrocodones with the imprint "m360" on it and we werent sure if i could take it for my headache or not.so would i be able to take it, or atleast half of it to ease the headache?
Answer:
"We" out here are not doctors or pharmacists, are we?
The only advise is for you to call a 24/7 pharmacy and ask them.
.

Depends on your age and health. The drug is basically Tylenol mixed with another more powerful drug. You shouldn't take other peoples meds but it is probably safe to take half of one if nothing else is available. Advil would be better if you can find it.

Hydrocodone at this strength is prescription drug, and unless it is prescribed to you, you really should not take it. As the other person suggested you could ask your pharmacist, for their advice. Other wise I would not suggest you take it.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine %26H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.Source(s):
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First if it's not yours don't take it without permission and yes it would help, but has to be prescribed to you first.

depending on your age and weight as long as your not a kid go for it, it will definitely help

Can I take Vicodin 500mg and Ibuprofen 800mg at the same time?

2010-05-23T21:09:00.001-07:00

I got a tooth yanked and the dentist said it was pretty bad and I would have alot of pain which I am. He prescribed me the Vicodin but I have some Ibuprofen from a previous surgery I just had about 2 months ago. The vicodin isn't helping a whole lot so I need something more.
Answer:
Wow, a doctor who doesn't know that Vicodin doesn't come in 500 or 750 mgs, it comes in 5 and 7.5? So taking on and a half would make 7.5, not 750. Yeah, you're a doctor and I'm the queen of England. You don't even use proper grammar. What another answerer said is correct, there is a medication out there called Vicoprophen that combines the two, so yes, it is safe to take.

yes you can

This is a question worth phoning to your dentist or the pharmacy that filled the Rx.I wouldn't combine prescription drugs on the say-so of online strangers.

There is a drug called Vicoprofen that contains Vicoden combined with ibuprofen, so this combination is apparently OK. I know that for acute pain, Vicoden can also be combined with Alleve without causing any risks, because a doctor directed me to take both after receiving surgery.

don't mix prescription drugs with over the counter pain medication. Please consult your physician.

you sure can, but accept the concecuences

Working in a pharmacy helped me realize that many medications have two drugs in them to make up one Medication. Hope that makes sense. If you were only given vicodin then it will be okay to combine it with IBU but start out with only 400 or 600mg to see how your body reacts. The vicodin itself will make you tired. Most doctors now a days will prescribe a medication with IBU or acetaminophen (Tylenol) in it because one helps with pain and one with inflammation. I don't know how old you are but make sure to stay away from alcohol when using vicodin because it has an adverse effect where the alcohol increase the intensity of the vicodin but it also can be to much for your heart.

Well first of all vicodin is not a drug to mess with or over do. It can be addictive and be like cigarettes. I am a doctor and don't perscribe Vicodin unless it's absolutly nessicory. But as for your question goes NO Don't even think about taking both! You can pass out and damage inturnal organs. Your stomacgh will bubble and expand and your pain will increace. Please Don't listen to them other Idiots That have no clue about anything to do with medicine or medical issues. If the pain is unbearable then take 1 and a half pills so it's 750 mg. Ibuprofen is not going to help anything. Hope you feel better!

Can I take tylenol?

2010-05-23T21:09:00.000-07:00

I beleive that I have a stomach infection of some sort and I saw on ByeDr.com that you shouldn't take pain pills like advil and ibprofun, but i have a headache and i was wondering if i could take some tylenol?
Answer:
Hello:Yes you can take Tylenol,but please see your doctor about your stomach problems especially if it is a stomach infection. Tylenol is effective but I would still make an appointment with your doctor ASAP,just to get yourself examined and to make sure that everything is okay internally with your tummy! I hope that you start to feel better soon and I am sending some (((GET WELL HUGS)))) ;-)

sure you can take some tylenol.it is the least harsh on your tummy. you could take some IB profen it won't do anything. You will be fine.

Why can't you? :s Of course you can, why else are they made? If you believe they work, anyhow. Some pains I get, do not get fixed by Advils/Tylenol..

Yes, you can, just stick with the minimum dose. Stay clear of aspirin, because it can be hard on the stomach. Also, if it is an infection that is bleeding, aspirin thins the blood.

yes :) but you should see your doctor about the stomach problem :)

Any body that answers this question is wrong in doing so unless they they are medically qualified and are specifically advised of your condition. Ask a health care professional!!

Can I take more than 2 Tylenol PM? I still can't sleep only taking 2!?

2009-11-07T06:48:00.001-08:00

Answer:
i strongly suggest valerian root. it's great at relieving stress and tension! you can get it over the counter and it's a great sleep aid! if you have one of those "racing minds" or "i can't turn my head off no matter how tired i am" then this will definitely help. you can find at your local grocery store in the pharmacy or herbal remedy section. start off taking 500-1000mgs, 30-45 minutes before you go to bed. now you can get this stuff in capsule form and it's 100% safe (my whole family has been taking it for years and our family doctor actually recommended it) however the only downside is that the more potent the brand your taking the stronger the smell. and this stuff smells AWFUL! but it's worth it. within 5-7 days you should notice a definite change in your sleep. WARNING! i strongly do not suggest that you take Tylenol PM and booze, in any form or combination. the main ingredient in Tylenol PM and Advil pm, or benadryl for that matter is diphenhydramine. here's what happens when you take it:
You can walk into a drugstore and choose from an array of sleep aids, offered without prescription. The main ingredient of over-the-counter sleeping pills is an antihistamine. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Common over-the-counter sleep medications are Sleep-Eze, Sominex, Nytol, and Unison; they contain antihistamines such as:diphenhydramine hydrochloride,
diphenhydramine citrate, or
doxylamine succinate.
In general, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a good choice because they:Are not intended for long-term use.
Interfere with mental alertness during the day, so you should avoid driving and other similar tasks. You may also be at risk for falling asleep
Reduce the quality of your sleep by reducing time you spend in deep sleep.
Use over-the-counter sleep medications only for transient or short-term insomnia and in conjunction with changes to your sleeping habits. Be sure to pay attention to your body鈥檚 physical response to these sleep medications.i hope this helps!

I wouldn't if I were you. The problem with taking more than the recommended dosage is that it can cause liver damage.I would suggest trying something like Unisom and seeing if that helped.

Nyqil night time works way better

I take 3

Take a benedryl-that's in the tylenol pm to help you sleep. If you don't need the pain medicine,just try benedryl.Tylenol is hard on your liver.

Tylenol PM is tylenol and an antihystamine. I would recommend try 15 minutes of excersize before bed- even if it's right in your bedroom and you're just doing some crunches. If you've been using tylenol a lot you may want to switch. Try no tylanol and take 2 advil. They are both muscle relaxers, but made of different ingredients. Try not to take them together, and eat a little something with the advil. Maybe a glass of milk.

Hey!! Take 2 tylenol doesn't mean that it will help you to sleep(or it doesn't mean it didn't have effect if you don't sleep). 2 Tylenol is the optimum dose for the adult which the drug manufacturer has already calculated for that! Anyway, you should get some advice from pharmacist or the doctor if you felt like, there's something wrong after you take it. But you shouldn't take acetaminophen for along time because it provides toxicity to your liver!

Can I take an advil if i just took an aleve about an hour ago?

2009-11-07T06:48:00.000-08:00

Answer:
NO! Both are of the same nature and go through the liver. You could do damage to your liver. Tylenol is an alternative. Some doctors say you can alternate Tylenol and Advil every 2-3 hours. You should call a pharmacist or your doctor to be sure, especially if you are on other meds.

Yes, you can even take 2.

I wouldnt' advise it--some pills actually counter each other, so you would either make yourself sicker or just knock yourself out. But, it may be alright if you take one Advil and then one Aleve.

NoThey are both anti-inflammatories of the same family. If you can normally take tylenol, then that can be taken with either.

you shouldn't unless the DR tell You it is ok But you can alternate acdminifin every 2 hours with the ibuprophin.
Asprin and advil(aleve)

Can I sleep?

2009-11-07T06:47:00.002-08:00

I'm in leg casts on both legs from the end of my hips to just before my toes. I can roll on my side and back but that's it. I can't bend my knees obviously and luckily I only have 4 more days before the casts come off. But It's really hard to sleep in the rental bed, I can't change the arrangements and my movement is limited, are there any other tips to fall asleep? Ex. Thinking of a particular thing? IDK. Thanks!
Answer:
falling asleep in a cast was hard for me too! ee =[[well people sleep when they are tried
so watch a movie!
i really don't know what to say
i put glitter all over my cast and stuff thats something fun to do
well, i hope everything goes well
just hang in there k.
best of luck
sorry if that didn't help hopefully it did
%26lt;33

Can i refuse to work with a colleague who has body odour?

2009-11-07T06:47:00.001-08:00

Answer:
You can, but I'd get someone else involved, contact your H.R department for advice on how to handle the situation.

No, but you can bring in an air freshner and keep spraying the office to mask the stench. You need to be more tolerant of other people (as it may be an underlying medical condition with your colleague) and who knows, he/she may get the hint if you keep spraying the office space that you share.

You can ask to assigned someone else but no you cannot refuse to work with them. It could be a medical condition causing the BO. Have you supervisor talk to the person about it and let them know they think there may be a problem and suggest the see a doc to get it checked out.

well in the uk it is a health and safety issue.. tell ur manager they do have to do something

You can, but it's a matter of whether you can without jeopardising your job. Have a word with your Human Resources person - or is it them that smells?!

no but you can sue
no really you can

Doubt it. Get a life and worry about the more important things in the world.

well you can but you could get fired lol just ask him politly if he wouldnt mind puttin deoderant on or taking a shower

U can resign

every dog smells his own *** first.

Some people have medical conditions which attribute to this so be sensitive in your judgement as it might not be due to lack of personal hygiene.If you can avoid confrontation on such a minor issue then please do, but if it is a serious problem then try talking to them in private away from people but try your hardest not to be offensive.

no u cant, just hint. like can u smell that etc, but be nice, they should get the hints, i work with some like that i did hint , they got it but in a way that did not upset them and we are good work mates,

Hah, Try and Sit Somewhere Else =]

I gave a member of my staff the opportunity to deal with it them self , I posed a question which gave them 2 options with out embarrassment . 1 ) had we the company supplied them with sufficient amount of uniform for everyday use 2 ) did they have a medical condition they should need to see the doctor about . They took the second option

Can I pay to get an MRI without having to go through the doctors.?

2009-11-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

I have had one done that confirmed a stress fracture of the first metatarsal and have gone through the treatment procedure that the doctors gave me. However, it still hurts but I have also been seeing a physio and she has found that there is soft tissue damage. Obviously now I do not know what the problem is. Is the stress fracture still there or is all the pain being caused by something else?
Can I pay to have an MRI scan done and if so where?
Any info is greatly apreciated.
Answer:
In a nutshell no. No medical imaging would be done to anyone without referral from a doctor. There are countless private clinics which will be more than happy to take your money off you, although you would still have to see a doctor first. If your physio has pointed out 'soft tissue damage', and you feel it requires further scanning, then I would advise you to go back to your GP. They in turn will refer you to an NHS hospital if they feel it is warranted. There is a misconception that the NHS will not provide care because of penny pinching but that is nonsense. If you need further investigation then you will be seen. The difference with private health care is that you will no doubt be seen quicker, because as you can appreciate stress fractures are not of the up-most priority and MRI is perhaps one of the most costly imaging procedures. The legal guidelines with MRI are also slightly different over other conventional imaging, such as CT, because no ionising radiation is being used. You may find you don't need a MRI a standard x-ray may show up the stress fracture (I won't bore you with the fundamentals of bone healing). Often we use nuclear medicine to image for stress fractures. Each procedure offers pros and cons, this is why you need to speak to your GP ( Private doctor's will just offer you the most expensive treatment, cynical but true). Any further advice feel free to e-mail me. I couldn't diagnose your problem without seeing your x-rays (providing you have had any but you should have had). It can however take as long as 12 weeks for a stress fracture to heal itself

Here in the UK you can pay privately for an MRI scan at most hospitals that have MRI scanners, but they usually still require a referral from your doctor. But it should only take a week or two at the most and could cost around 拢450 - 拢550. You could try phoning the radiology department and asking if they require a referral, but it is usually the case.

Contact the Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood, London. Next to Lords Cricket Ground. Type in Wellington Hospital in your search engine for web address. I had a MRI a while back without having to go through my Doctor. However, must point out they are very expensive but worth the expense if really needed. Good hunting.

legally, an mri can not be performed on you without a doctors order. if you think you should have one, you should call your doctor and ask him to fax an order.with a previous injury he/she shouldn't need to see you in the office for that, unless they're just trying to milk you out of your co pay.

You usually need a doctor's referral or prescription to have a MRI done. I don't think you can just walk in and get another one done. A MRI is fairly expensive and to pay out of pocket is pretty costly. Insurances usually cover it. Regarding your problem...without more information and how long and how it's been treat'd and whether you got x-rays or not - it's hard to say how the pain is still there. You don't normally see first metatarsal stress fractures too often - it can happen but it's not as common as the third metatarsal. Other things around the first metatarsal include the big toe joint and the structures around it. Somtimes, chronic limitation of motion of the big toe joint can cause changes on MRI that can appear to look like a stress fracture. There's also small sesamoid bones underneath our big toe joint that can be fractured and that can cause pain to exist. I'd suggest getting another opinion from another doctor - podiatrist just to see if it's not something else. Hope this helps!

You can get it done privately by going to bupa so long as you foot the bill.

You can pay for it, but a doctor has to order it. Talk to your primary care doc and let them know you are willing to pay if you insurance doesn't cover it. Keep in mind that it is a very expensive test.

best to go through your doctor to get a referral. its no skin off their nose to order it, not like you're asking for surgery. these things do take time to heal though, not everyone gets the same treatment as footballers, we're not all fighing fit after 2 weeks.

You took the words right out of my mouth MWNN.. Honest.

Can I mix alittle wine drinking with my meds.?

2009-11-07T06:46:00.002-08:00

Meaning xo blood pressure pills. But Zoloph,and Gabapentin are taken, And a few more.
Answer:
NO

I cant be too sure. But, iv heard that mixing medicine with alcoholic beverages is really not reccommended. I would say no.

NO - please do not mix any kind of alcohol with any kind of medication. You're taking a big risk by doing that. You're also making life a lot harder on your liver.

No, I wouldn't. Get a pill book from the library or look on Drugs.com about each medication, it has a interaction checker that will tell you if it's dangerous. But..if it was me, I wouldn't drink.

not bloodthinners, that's bad.

No, especially since you didn't even have the common sense to list all of your meds when you are asking a pretty important question. Why would you risk your health like that when it clearly states on the pres. bttls., "do not take with alcohol" (at least on the gabapentin).
Don't look to a site that is meant for entertainment to validate your wishes to violate the suggestions clearly printed on the pres. bttls. This would be potentially dangerous to your health and I hope you think it through completely.

I wouldn't recommend it because of the fact that the alcohol could speed up the process of the side effects you already have. I would recommend talking to your drs as well to see what they say.

If your talking about having 1 (one) glass of wine, in a small wine glass, with dinner then I'd say that would be o.k. Actually my mothers heart doctor told her to have one glass at night. It helps with the circulation of your blood. But no more than one glass. To be sure I would ask my doctor and he will tell you what is safe and what isn't, he knows the meds you are on.

Ask your doctor or the pharmacist. I had a drink on my 21st birthday when I was on some kind of medication. The pharmacist and doctor said it was okay with the medicine I was taking, just don't drink too much. I would check before I take that risk though.

Can I mix Advil and Coedine?

2009-11-07T06:46:00.001-08:00

I have a huge, inflamed spider bite on my eyebrow and I get really bad migranes and throbbing pain. Advil doesnt seem to help. I got some Coedine for sleeping, but I just took advil.. Can I take the coedine with it?
Answer:
no you will most likely throw up

call yout local drug store and ask the pharmacist

no! mixing medications is very bad! it could cause serious things to happen. call your doctor so he can perscribe a medication that would help!

Actually you can alternate every two hours. But your stomach might not like the affect!!

Call your doctor. Most likely the combo will make you nauseous. I would not do it.

as long as the form of codeine you are taking does not also contain an nsaid it's fine.

Aspirin with Codeine, Tylenol with Codeine.
INTERACTION-Do not drink alcohol with this medication because it could increase sedative effect of medication. Take with meals, small snacks or milk because this medication may cause stomach upset.
Other Narcotic Analgesics-Narcotics are used for the relief of pain. Some commonly used narcotic analgesics;
meperidine, morphine, oxycodone, pentazocine,
propoxyphene
INTERACTION-Do not drink alcohol because it increases sedative effect of the medications. Take these medications with food, because they can upset the stomach.

Can i make my adderall xr realese like regular adderall.?

2009-11-07T06:46:00.000-08:00

Answer:
They say crush it and snot it. If you do this your heading for trouble. Hope you don't hurt your self

Why? Are you looking for a high? Go back to your psychiatrist ASAP, but you know that already don't you? Adderall was prescribed in a slow-release form for a good reason. Maybe you should think about why this is so...The answer to your question is a definite NO! This is why it is prescribed in two forms - slow release and regular. You've conveniently withheld your reason for wanting to increase the way this medication is metabolized by your body. Again, ask yourself why you omitted such a crucial bit of information. You cannot change the way a medication is metabolized by the body. If you're not happy with your medication, not achieving positive results, or have any unusual side-effects, it's only logical to consult your psychiatrist isn't it?If your Doctor saw the need for regular Adderall,and prescribed it in a slow release form, you'd be happy why? You need to see him ASAP. You're desperation to get a quick fix of Adderall, suggests this may be leading to drug abuse, and subsequently a potential Addiction.STOP NOW! Tell your Dr the truth, and get help before it kills your soul, and ultimately TAKES YOUR LIFE!

WOW Grace! That was quite a post. Quick tip.seek firest to understand then to be understood... I would assume that applies to speaking as well as typing. I am responding because I feel it can be a legitimate question. To save time, lets consider 2 different scenarios.
Scenario 1-
You want a quick fix or high. In this case I would say..no. stay away from it. I have a family member who has ruined lives by abusing drugs.
Scenario 2-
You want the xr to give you the same feeling regular adderral does. Because of the way you asked your question it seems probable you already know the way regular adderall is released or makes you feel. Lets say your doc prescribed you a combination of reg and xr and you had some of the xr and not any of the reg in this case I can see how someone who would never abuse drugs would question this possibility. Because it is a c2 drug you must see your doc monthly. so i can see the possibility or even probability of this happening due to procrastination or doc being on vacation etc..
Grace~ would you have responded the same way if the question was "Can I chew an aspirin to help my headache go away faster?"
Lets not assume everyone is a drug addict..

Can i go to the ER by my self?? im 16 male.?

2009-11-07T06:45:00.001-08:00

by caretaker dosent want to take me becuse i have been 10 times and they havent found anyrhing. she thinks it is in my head. my head hurts muscle twitches body slight shaking. i am going to go alone. i have nobody to take me.
Answer:
yes, you can.you may be having panic attacks. Or some of the hard to diagnose forms of epilepsy. (like complex partial seizures, which are very hard to diagnose) i think a neurologist might be more useful than going to the ER, but i have no idea how you could make that happen.

You can.. it costs a lot more that way though. Some hospitals will have to take you (insurance or not) - but your caretaker will probably be more thankful if you make an appointment :)

Can I get some medical advice?

2009-11-07T06:45:00.000-08:00

My upper back and left shoulder/arm is hurting so bad. The pain is excruciating. Please don't tell me to go to the doctor. I have an appointment set for Thursday. But I was wondering if anyone has a clue about what might be the problem and what I might be able to do between now and then to relieve the pain. I'll elaborate on what I'm feeling: My lower neck and upper back is sore (like how we feel when we get the flu). Same with my left shoulder. The pain radiates down my left arm-- But, the further down it goes, it feels more like sunburn or like I held my arm over the stove until I got a bit fried. Know what I mean? Asprin isn't killing the pain. Pain killers aren't helping. And I have drank so much booze that my belly is STUFFED. Does anyone have any advice? Know what's wrong with me or what I could do to ease the pain 'til I see the doc?Thanks!
Answer:
Could it be possible that you have Pleurisy?

Try a heating pad you can make one from home with a cloth bag and rice not instant rice but regular rice heat in the microwave for 5 minutes and make shore the bag is closed tightly .Apply to area that hurts or if you can get someone to rub some icy hot on it

Stop drinking. It won't help. Sounds like somehow you may have damaged a nerve. What kind of pain killers? Please don't mix booze and any pills. Please?! I hope you have a good doctor. Have you tried ice or heat on it? Tried slowly stretching or anything? The sunburn like feeling makes me think, nerve damage. I hope not.
I hope you get relief from this agony soon. Take care and good luck.

Sorry to tell you...sounds like you may have broken a bone or torn some ligaments/tendons. GO TO THE HOSPITAL...Since you're intoxicated, call someone to drive you there.If it is a break, you could do yourself some serious hurt not getting treatment right away. The same is true if you tore any ligaments or tendons.

Thank you for describing the quality of pain. A burning sensation is associated with nerve pain. It's possible that you have a pinched nerve and aspirin/pain killers/booze won't alleviate nerve pain. Moist heat or a heating pad may help. Gently and carefully stretching your spine in all directions might reduce the pressure on the nerve, thus relieveing pain. I hope it's not a disc involved and I wish you luck next Thursday.

It would be nice to know how old you are and if there are other heart problems. At my age I'd worry about a heart attack. Females present somewhat differently, often with stomach ache or pain under the jaw. Any risk factors such as high cholesterol, blood pressure or diabetes? Gall bladder pain is usually referred to the right shoulder.Any injury or overuse to suspect rotator cuff injury? A pinched nerve? Whiplash?Chest disease can cause shoulder pain, like pneumonia or pleuritis. Worst case scenario could be a tumor spreading to the ribs. Personally, if I were in the degree of pain you describe, I'd see a doctor very soon.

you could be having a heart attack. Seriously, don't wait for the Dr. just go to the ER.

As a couple of others already suggested, use heat pads which you heat in the microwave, you may use a cloth on your skin for protection if the pad is too hot (it needs to be). You must repeat constantly reheating. If you have more than one pad or even an infrared lamp you can purchase from chemists, use one of those. You need to be patient, use these very often and repeatedly, and use a good massuer to massage the whole area in addition to the hot pad use at home. It may become painfull, it is a branch of the cervical nerves that had blockers in the past and is becoming reinervated. It is good that you are going to the doctors for peace of mind, meanwhile, if you have not already being taken in and have to wait long, you must be certain somehow that it is not serious. If it is then I'd try another doctor who can see you right away until you see your own.
It appears to be nerve related though and a chinese massuer might do the work for you.

With the type of pain you are having, it does sound much like a pinched nerve. Aspirin, Tylenol most likely wont' help much. Try 800mg of Ibuprofen, as that as used as an anti-inflamatory more than for pain, which is what you need right now. Try soaking in a hot bath, and using heating pads. With the degree of pain you are experiencing, I realy don't think you should wait till Thursday to see a doc. I would go to the ER or an Urgent Care center. Prolonging treatment will only worsen the pain. GL and hope you are feeling better soon.

Can I get poison ivy (or whatever its called) if I touch someone who has it?

2009-11-07T06:44:00.001-08:00

My sister has a weird sort of rash, that looks sort of like poison ivy (or whatever its called! lol feel free to correct me on this). I've touched her rash, rubbing anti-itch cream on it. If it was poison ivy would I get it from touching her rash?
Answer:
If you are allergic to it, too, you might. I get it from my husband's clothes when he has been working in the yard.
I'm highly susceptible to it, and the oil from the plant gets on his clothes. It can stay for over a year on clothng that hasn't been washed or drycleaned. And he has spread it to our kids when he isn't careful about washing his hands thoroughly or changing his clothes before coming in contact with us.
He is not allergic. I keep a box of vinyl exam gloves so I can touch things that might have poison ivy on them.

well sweet heart yes u can get poison ivy if u tush some 1 that has it becuz poison ivy is contagious and u may not wanna touch the person who has it for about 1 or 2 weeks just until u no it is gone

It's possible. If you have to do that again, just make sure you wash your hands really well after.

My boyfriend just got poison ivy a few days ago. He has been concerned that he would give it to me. I am one of the few that is not allergic to the oil of poison ivy. You can not get it from touching your sisters rash. It is not contagious. You can get it if you touch something that still has the oils. So if you touch whatever she was wearing when she got it and that item has not been washed, then you can get it. Make sure that everything she was wearing gets cleaned otherwise she may get poison ivy again. Including her shoes. I think rubbing alcohol will disinfect the shoes, not sure. I've listed a site so you can read for yourself. And by the way when in doubt ask a medical professional they will give you the right information, including what will help the rash.
I hope this helps.

Can i get my tongue pierced if i got a sore throat?

2009-11-07T06:44:00.000-08:00

Answer:
I wouldn't recommend it. The bacteria in your throat is liable to spread to your tongue piercing

it麓s recomendable not to do it, for health measures.

dude i advise u not to!

yes if you haven't swallowed your tounge.

I would be free and clear of all infections and illness if it was me..i had mine peirced 7 years ago..trust me you can wait a week or two. see your doctor and get antibiotics

You can but its not a good idea.

Go ahead it shouldn't matter.my wife had a headache when she had hers done..

I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Your body needs to be strong to fight infection with the tongue being pierce, don't add on to that with a sore throat.

i would wait until you get better because you can get a really bad infection, get the peircing oerson sick, or just have really bad pain...

Absolutely. If you have the flu or something serious, it might be best to wait, but if its just a sore throat from allergies or something you should be fine. Just make sure you use the mouthwash and keep it very very clean the first couple of weeks. Follow all of the instructions they give you because a tongue piercing is not something to **** around with.

I would not recommend it wait until it heals

I would like to take this opportunity to say you should think twice about piercing your tongue as this causes an increase in saliva and thus weakens gums in addition to the increased risk of infection.Depending on your age, occupation, this may have a detrimental affect on your ability to acquire greater things in life.

Wouldn鈥檛 recommend it, it might cause infection to occur. Might as well wait a couple of days.

Why the crap would you get a a tounge piercing. Thats dumb.

It wouldn't be advisable...you run a very high risk of the piercing becoming infected.Wait till the throat is better.

Of course, you CAN do it. The question is whether or not you SHOULD do it.

I wouldn't get my tongue pierced at all. It's a bad idea. Would you rather have your tongue pierced and get an infection and get your tongue removed or deal without it pierced? think about all of the bacteria in your mouth before you go an put a hole in your tongue.

yes, your sour throat has nothing to do with your tongue.but keep in mind that (my friend had her tongue pierced) all you can eat the first three days is ice!btw, it doessn't hurt so much to have it done, just afterwards it feels weird and is hard to eat (so ive heard)oh and make sure the piecing is all the way through the tongue, because if its just an on top thing, it hurts for weeks!

Some places will allow it, however many will turn you down.
THis is generally because if it spreads and becomes a serious issue, they could be sued.Besides, It is a pretty unwise thing to do anyway.
Infections can cause further irritation, and cause very dangerous and unwelcome stinging from the bacteria in your throat entering your tongue.
still, your throat is sure to clear up pretty quick, so i wouldnt worry about it!

why would you even ask a question like that? if you have to ask that, then obviously you have no business getting it done.
use a little common sense. when you get your tongue pierced, a lot of times your tongue swells which makes it hard to swallow. when you have a sore throat it is hard to swallow. also all the infection from a sore throat will go right into the piercing, and that needs to be as sterile and infection free as possible.
so, therefore the answer is do not get your tongue pierced with a sore throat.

Contact your piercing establishment and ask. You probably have a fever accompanying your sore throat. My prediction is that they'll say "wait until you're better."

Can i get disposable stiches wet?

2009-11-07T06:43:00.000-08:00

Answer:
yes, your suppose to

no - avoid getting them wet.

I would refrain from getting them wet as much as possible.

no - don't do it.
I did and had a problem because of it.
follow the doc's instructions.

Can i buy kapake tablets online?

2009-11-07T06:42:00.000-08:00

or anything simular for sever pain (toothache)
Answer:
alternate paracetamol and ibuprofen every 2 hours.
This can be done for NO more than 3 days.
It worked for me with severe pain I feel for you i just got over it.

you probably can but it is not worth it because you will get ripped off. Go see a dentist!

No i don't think so ?, but Kapake tablets are exactly the same as Co Codamol 30/500mg, that's 30mg codeine %26 500mg paracetamol.You can buy co codamol at the chemist but not that strengh, i think they sell the 15/500 ones, they will help ease the pain though, and you can get ambersol at the chemist which really helps with sore teeth and gums !!.

I doubt you will be able to buy it online, you can get a lower strength of co-codamol, which is the same thing, over the counter in your local pharmacy, but if you want a higher strength, you will probably need to see your GP. Ibuprofen is also good for toothache!

Hi when i had toothache my pharmacist gave me paramol and brufon they really worked go to your chemist they sell both over the counter.

Have you checked these two pharmacies, http://www.4rx.net and http://www.xlpharmacy-rx.com ?

This will sound a little silly but humour me- Paracetamol! Plain and simple. I was in agony with wisdom toth trouble and my dentist could do nothing about it. She said- just keep yourself dosed up on paracetamol (BUT PLEASE DON'T OVERDOSE! Because it can cause irreversible liver damage that won't bite you in the as untill years to come)
Also for a more topical treatment try cloves and clove oil- they're cheap and they work to a point. Also bongella works to help with inflammation of the gums around the infected area. Hope it helps! ;-)

Can i be an EMT and be in college?

2009-11-07T06:41:00.001-08:00

I don't know what i want to be yet im barely going to be a junior in high school. But i kinda want to go to med school. but i was wondering that while im in college if i could be and EMT?Also this sounds weird but i kinda want to join the CIA if i decided med school isn't for me, would that help me some how?
Answer:
EMT-B is a one semester class. You could take it at some colleges and even work for an ambulance transport company while you're going to school.

EMT require about 1.5~2 year training. It's pretty much full time thing. You can look up local community %26 technical colleges for EMT programs.CIA recruit very wide range of workers and intelligence officers/analysts. You can look at CIA websites for job openings actually. If you speak fluid Arabic they probably have position for you.

if your state has a class that you can take that doesn't require going to a school like just going after work of something then you could do that. it only takes about three or four months. i took it but i live in Maine. i don't know were you live but you should inquire about if they have that kind of a program.

I'm a EMT in NJ. I know many people that are full time EMT's and that are going to nursing school and paramedic school. The EMT program here is 120 hours. Classes can be found on the state web site. A lot of people become EMT's to start their medical training. Being an EMT can help you in many areas. Just depends on what you want to do in life.

Can hydrocodone really effect the way you are?

2009-11-07T06:41:00.000-08:00

my mother has been on meds for a while b/c of some medical reasons. now she has been emotionally and verbally abusive to a point where it is noticable and starting to effect the family
Answer:
Yes, pain medications can affect the way you act, think and behave. So can pain that continues for a long time and isn't relieved. She may be in pain even with the hydrocodone and needs to speak to her Dr about changing medications. I have been taking pain meds for years now due to severe chronic pain from failed back surgeries, and it does affect you. Also, if she is running out of medication before time for her next refill, that can really change a person and how they behave. Remember they are addictive and if you are on them for a long time, your body becomes dependent on that medication.
Try talking to her about what she's feeling and going through and try to get her to talk to her Dr about getting more help. Good luck.

any of the narcotic pain medications can affect you that way. it is best to find a way to correct the problem that is causing the pain without those types of drugs. hydro is extremely addictive and it will get outa control. whatever happens, do not get on morphine unless she is teminal.

Can hernia be cured by Yoga?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.002-08:00

I am suffering from Hernia.Can it be cured by medicene
Answer:
They usually require a simple operation to repair. They can be dangerous if something gets in there and looses circulation.

By medicine yes but i would imagine that yoga would upset ur condition

no it has to be mended

No.It won't cure.Operation is the only solution.@4m:-http://hitech-city.blogspot.com...

Can heat and humidity make your joints hurt?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.001-08:00

My wrist and my ankles are killing me. They have never been this bad. I live in Philly and we are having a heat wave, could this be the reason? What can I do to help it? I tried icy hot and it didn't do much. I am not sure if I am suppose to heat it or ice it. I am only 30 so I have never had this much pain in my joints. My wrist sometimes hurt from the work but nothing like this.
Answer:
yes dumbass! Just ask andrea she can tell you all about joint pain. LoL we had this convo already. your and old lady. I can't believe you dad said that I was gonna be an old maid soon.

I have osteoarthritis.. when I go to the gym I spend 20 minutes warming up in teh sauna or steam room before I start to workout... just to warm up my joints. I think the cold weather causes me the most trouble.Perhpas you have arthritis too.. try glucosamine. It is thought of as an old person's disease.. but I am not so old.

it's less, but sometimes it can. when winter that's the time most likely oldies hurt their joints

you should really go to the doctors for a check up and some blood work. Joint pain can be rheumatoid arthritis, or a sympton of Lupus SLE. I'm in my 20s and for about 1 year I had joint pain in my wrist and ankles (like you) one and off. I was later diagnosed with Lupus SLE, which is a Autoimmune disease that attacks connective tissues. I really hope you get it checked out, because you can prevent it from getting worse. Something as seemingly simple as joint pain can be a symptom of something more serious.

Can gass from indigestion can kill you?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.000-08:00

Answer:
no

no it'll probably be really painful if you dont let it out though

no i heard it can do damage over time though

Can Fat Be Injected Into Eyebrow With A Needle?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.003-08:00

the person who performed my blepharoplasty took out too much fat can this be corrected by injecting fat with needle or would my eyebrow have to be surgically cut open?
Answer:
lol wtf?

I think they can inject fat just about anywhere these days.

EWWWWWWw

yes.. these days fat can be injected everywhere. =]Go for it ..
Good Luckk

It's called botox.

Yes it can

Can exercise help reduce spider veins?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.002-08:00

How about the ones that already exist? My legs are getting worse everyday, especially after becoming pregnant with my first baby who's now 9 months old. It seems to run in my family(mother).
Answer:
No, exercise won't make spider veins go away. Some people's skin shows their veins more clearly than others. It's just hereditary. I believe the only way to get rid of them is through surgery. Sally Hansen makes this spray tan stuff for your legs that can cover spider veins. Maybe you could check that out if you're self-conscious during the summer.

i dont know

If your concerned about veins on spiders you need to find a hobby or some activity to keep your mind busy. Nature takes care of the spider population.

Yes it does!

Sorry about your veins. That sucks. Regular exercise (even just a short walk), loose clothing and low-heeled shoes, changing positions frequently and sitting with your legs uncrossed your legs (long periods of stasis and crossed legs can aggravate circulation problems), and elevating your legs above your heart when resting can all go a long way to improving your circulation and reducing the appearance and presence of spider and varicose veins in your legs.

Take a high potency multilple vitamin and also take vitamin C 500 mg with bioflavinoids daily. You may also want to try Leg Vein Essentials and Vein Essentials Cream from swansonvitamins.com
Try to get on a daily exercise program of walking or cycling to improve your circulation. Good luck!

Can excedrin be abused?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.001-08:00

ok so im wondering if you can abuse it, if it gets you high. my best friend takes it and i dont know if hes abusing it. but im wondering just ya know, if you can, and what does it do?
Answer:
1. It's a pain reliever - if your friend has taken any controlled substances that reduce pain (Lortab, Oxy, Percoset) it can help with the addiction withdrawl. (The withdrawl makes you feel like your head is in a vice).2. It doesn't get you high, but young adults that experiment with drugs can become addicted to the idea of taking pills. Call him/her a "Pill Jockey" and see how he/she reacts.3. Your friends threshold for pain will be lessened so even a pinch will hurt like hell, causing the "need" for another pill.4. It erodes the stomach lining so eventually your friend will end up in the hospital for ulcers. (Look for signs of stomach pain). Then you'll really know the answer.

Any medical drug can be abused with dangerous side effects. I'm not meaning that effects some drugs like cocaine can give, i mean any effect.The better is to get a medical order unless they are free to buy it everywhere.

Any medication can be abused by not following doctor's orders or the dosage recommended on the package. One danger to any medication is damage to the liver.

If you take to much of it between each dosage that it recomends your friend can OD.

Can everybody else stick their finger all the way up their nose and feel their brain?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.000-08:00

I can actually feel it in my head and like i once picked at it and brought some of it down my nose and i freaked out. my pshycatrist said its normal. is that true?
Answer:
OMG! how gross!!
and I thought my kids asked CRAZY questions!! LOL

Can Electroacupuncture worsen or improve disc disease?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.003-08:00

hello guys my mother who is 80 is suffering from sciatica and disc pain caused by an acciden, i want to know if Electroacupuncture can worsen or improve her condition? thx for any advice
Answer:
accupuncture has its ways, electroaccupuncture is new to me, but this ancient science has helped thousands if not millions, its unfortunately only trial and error that will tell the answer, good luck

Can dust remover the compressed air give you frost bite?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.002-08:00

I mean that stuff is cold.
Answer:
Yeah, that stuff is damn cold. It could only give you frostbite if you were to apply it, say to your fingertips until the cells in your flesh start to freeze. And boy does that hurt...

Yes, if you turn the can upside and spray its liquid form onto your skin. It will do damage.

i dunno but it sure will give u a head rush

Putting gases under pressure takes a tremendous amount of energy. If you're familiar with SCUBA tanks, you'll notice that the tanks feel hot after being freshly filled.Conversely, the opposite is true. Releasing compressed gases also release a lot of pent up energy. The expansion of the gases causes a drastic lowering of the surrounding temperature.You can read more about this through this informative article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/thermodynam...But to answer your question, yes, you can potentially get from bite from compressed gases. It depends on the volume and pressure difference. In fact, it's possible to get BURNS from the extreme cold, especially in CO2 systems with large reservoirs. Though I would hazard to guess that as long as you stay a few inches from the nozzle, no ill-effects should be experienced from the dust remover.

Can damage to nerves of a tooth be repaired?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.001-08:00

During an extraction the nerve of the adjacent tooth as damaged and exposed. Can we do anything to fix it, to mimimalize damage? Do we need to extract the tooth when the tooth has died?How long can it take for the tooth to die, will it hurt?
Answer:
One way to find out is to go to a dentist. :)

My wife had excruciating debilitating pain in her cheek due to a damaged nerve. The hard part was to get a correct diagnosis as it was mistaken to be a tooth problem for a long time. She was eventually referred to a neurologist who prescribed an anti-convusant, tegretol, for her condition. The tegretol has made life possible while the nerve heals. She has been on it for a long time since she has other jaw issues that are being addressed and every time they fuss with the other issues, it exacerbates the damaged nerve.I don't know if the dentist will be the right person to see, but perhaps he/she can refer you to a neurologist, who can prescribe the right medicine. Good Luck.

Can cigarette smoke cause headaches?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.000-08:00

I've tried to quit several times, although it does seem when I smoke I get headaches, I can't bring myself to quit. Anyone have any info about this? Thanks.
Answer:
Absolutely. Just the smoke from cigarettes contain many gases that are quite toxic to the body. You are literally breathing in posionous chemicals. They are actually considering making lung cancer deaths from smoking known as "SUICIDE". My dad is a jugde, and he heard from the government that within the next 6-8 months if you die from lung cancer because YOU smoke so much, then you have actually commited suicide! Cigarette companies have made cigarettes 15% more addictive in the past 3 years... bad, I know, but they've got to do this in order to compete with all the Stop smoking advertisements. Please stop smoking! It's bad for YOU, the people AROUND YOU, PLANTS, our ATMOSPHERE, and our entire WORLD! I hope this scares you a little bit, because I hate when people die from something silly like smoking! Please get help about this. There are dozens of good programs out now that you could pick up at your local drugstore to help you stop smoking!

I would say yes ! especially if in an enclosed area ~

yes it can and sometimes if you smoke really strong cigarettes or if you havent really gotten use to them yet then there your problem maybe you should ask a doctor!!

No, it's not the smoke, It's anxiety. Take Xanax.

you probably have allergies, you may want to try a claritan at night before bed. hope this helps

Yes, I used to give myself horrible headaches. Giving it up was the only way to get rid of them for me.

yep

My advise to you is 3 answers
1. Quit
2.Quit
3. quit
And don't ever THINK about starting again, this from a ex smoker!

the smoke effects everyone differently

Since smoking causes your lungs to provide less oxygen to your body, I would have to say that smoking can cause headaches. Decreased blood flow to your head = headacheI know it's hard to quit.but you should do it for the sake of your body, those around you, AND your pocketbook!Good luck!

Can chocolate cause a migraine headache?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.003-08:00

It seems like I've been getting bad headaches when I eat chocolate, which I love. It says that most people aren't allergic to chocolate. Caffeine doesn't bother me at all. I keep trying to figure out what is setting these headaches off and it seems that chocolate in the evening causes me to wake up with a bad headache. Anyone ever hear of this?
Answer:
Eating chocolate certainly can cause migraines in many (not all) migraine sufferers. The chemical tyramine which is found in chocolate is to blame.

Never heard that .Donn't eat anyfor a coupel days and see if tat works. You might be clinching your jaw when you sleep.

yes it can. when my mom was younger she got terrible migraines every time she ate a chocolate bar or i made homemade chocolate sauce. the doctor said it comes from the cocoa bean that they use. stay away from dark chocolate and from hot fudge sauce and that should help. milk chocolate is good and won't or shouldn't give u headache. but hershey bars and almond joys or three muskateers will give pounding headaches. i hope this helps...

yes, it is a typical cause of headaches.

Can chocolate cause a migraine headache?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.002-08:00

It seems like I've been getting bad headaches when I eat chocolate, which I love. It says that most people aren't allergic to chocolate. Caffeine doesn't bother me at all. I keep trying to figure out what is setting these headaches off and it seems that chocolate in the evening causes me to wake up with a bad headache. Anyone ever hear of this?
Answer:
Nonever did.You might be clinching your jaw at night when you sleep.

Yes. Studies have shown that caffeine and chocolate can be migraine "triggers".

yes, many people have an allergic reaction to a natually occuring chemical in chocolate that causes them to have migranes. Usually it has nothing to do with the caffeine. Too bad, cause chocolate is so yummy!

It certainly is possible. It's also easy to check. Lay off the chocolate for a week. If you don't get any headaches, try the chocolate again. If they start up again, you've found the cause.

Yes my wife is the same way. Chocalate is a trigger that most people do not realize. Caffine doesn't bother my wife either she uses it to get going in the morning (coffee with cream) and drinks tea the rest of the day. Their are also other foods and products that can cause the trigger. Look it up on www.webmd./migraines.

I have heard that choc. can be the cause of a migraine headache, I get them and have been to a neurologist several times they keep giving me a list of foods that I should avoid, but sometimes it is foods that are not on the list. If you find that something causes them I suggest that you stay away from that.

Can carple tunnel come back? Had surgery on both hands 3yrs ago. I'm using computer more & tingling is back

2009-11-07T06:37:00.001-08:00

Answer:
Sure, it's possible. Many people have had carpal tunnel surgeries that were considered failed attempts to resolve the problem, too. The pain in your hand could stem from anywhere along the course of the nerve. That means the problem could be in your wrist, your elbow, your shoulder, or even your neck! In fact, many, if not most, CTS symptoms are caused by a neck problem. You may benefit from having your neck (and/or your wrists, etc.) adjusted by a chiropractor. Plus, because you are using the computer more, this may be re-aggravating your wrist problems, especially since they have undergone surgery. Make sure your wrists are in the correct position while typing. Stretch the wrists and shake them out occasionally. Also try this exercise: place a rubber-band around the fingers and thumb of one hand, and keeping the fingers extended, open and close the hand repeatedly. Good luck.

Can carpel tunnell syndrome be a result from a neck injury?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.000-08:00

Answer:
congential predisposition? do you even know what that means?!anyway (enough argueing with other posters.)
u could very well have pain and discomfort in your arm and wrist due to a neck injury if there is a pinched nerve in your shoulder.. But this isn't carpal tunnel, this is something specific.. It could also be bursitis, which is also similar to carpal tunnel, but, as you mentioned a neck injury, it's most likely a pinched nerve.. try an over the counter anti-inflammatory (like motrin or asprin) and see if this helps.

some times Inherited in the genes !!carpal tunnel is simply smaller in some people than in others. Other contributing factors include trauma or injury to the wrist that cause swelling, such as sprain or fracture; over activity of the pituitary gland; hypothyroidism; rheumatoid arthritis; mechanical problems in the wrist joint; work stress; repeated use of vibrating hand tools; fluid retention during pregnancy or menopause; or the development of a cyst or tumor in the canal. In some cases no cause can be identified.

Not likely. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress (overuse) injury. Studies now lean toward the neck and head as causative agents over time (in terms of office ergonomics) but not as a result of direct injury to the neck.
http://www.weitzlux.com/workaccidents/ne...
http://eeshop.unl.edu/text/dtcts.txt...
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0...

In shrt the answer is YES! I have just been diagnosed with CTS in both hands and the rheumatologist and neurologist have both confirmed it is doe to a nerve defect in the neck. Mine was casused by getting Bells Palsy but there can be other reasons too

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition - a combination of paraesthesiae (pins and needles), numbness and pain affecting all of the hand except the little finger. There may be weakness of the thumb.
Cause - pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel. Constant pressure and impact on the structures within the carpal tunnel can cause micro-trauma and therefore scar tissue to develop which can cause congestion. This congestion, with its rubbing and constricting effect, together with over-use in repeated flexion of the wrist and fingers can also cause inflammation of the tendons. A broken or badly healed carpal bone, particularly the scaphoid, can cause pressure or constriction if protruding into the tunnel and occupational activities such as typing, keyboard or guitar playing are typical of over-use of the flexors.
Symptoms - When the nerves are compressed or aggravated then the symptoms may be numbness and/or tingling in the fingers and inflammation of the tendons may result in pain and dysfunction in the hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome can develop over a long period of time before painful symptoms appear, by which time the congestion may be considerable. Diagnosis can be made by pain being felt on resistive flexion of the wrist. Phalen's Sign - a test for CTS - is to place the hands and fingers back-to-back by flexing both elbows and wrists to 90 degrees and holding the position for 1 minute. If pain or numbness and tingling are felt this is highly suggestive of CTS.Prevention - Any client engaged in an occupation or activity likely to result in carpal tunnel syndrome should be advised of their susceptibility through over-use of the flexors and shown a self-massage routine which may help prevent or alleviate the condition. Any routine massage of the arms should pay particular attention to the flexor muscles and tendons, both at their origins and insertions, and to the flexor retinaculum. Deep friction to and stretching of the flexor tendons are beneficial in prevention as they can help the tendons glide smoothly but the effect may be slow in treatment. Drainage of the tunnel can help in prevention as can sideways stretching of the palm and wrist from little finger to thumb and from thenar to hypothenar eminences. Treatment - Rest, particularly from over-use, with perhaps bandaging to support the wrist joint and help prevent too much flexion in order to rest the joint. Massage of the flexors and their tendons is best achieved with the client supine, the elbow resting on the couch and the forearm supported by the therapist with the elbow slightly flexed and palmar side up. In this position deep strokes can be applied from the wrist right up to the elbow though care should be taken with deep strokes around the inner crease of the elbow because the brachial artery and vein run superficially through this area. Friction can be applied around the flexor retinaculum and the palm of the hand can be massaged. Too much friction at any one time can cause inflammation which will only serve to worsen the condition. After massage the flexor muscles and tendons of the arm, wrist and fingers can be given a good stretch.Medical and surgical procedures may provide a quicker and more effective result to a chronic condition; eg surgical release of the median nerve.

The actual cause of carpal tunnel is not known but as it affects your wrist and not your neck I can't see a relation.There are very small bones in your wrist called your carpus which help give your wrist the range of movement it has. They start with your Scaphoid at the base of your Thumb and go on to 14 others.
Look at the links for more information.
A trapped nerve in the neck does not give carpal tunnel symptoms.

Can bursitis feel like lower back pain? Does being overweight cause it?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.002-08:00

My lower back has been hurting for about 4 months. I've gone to a chiropractor at my gym for help. Recently I experienced intense pain travelling down my right leg while I was on vacation so I went to the doctor in another country. He took xrays and said that one of my discs was touching another one (possible herniated disc) but when I came to America my regular doctor said that it may be bursitis and has scheduled me for an MRI and gave me muscle relaxers and steriods. I'm confused since the pain seemed to originate in my lower back and am wondering if being overweight brought this on to me. Any doctors or people out there who know what I'm talking about? Advice please.
Answer:
You have not written your age, sex and occupation. All these are important for guessing an on-line diagnosis. Anyway, bursae are fluid filled small structures around our joints and bones which protect them. They function as ball-bearings or lubricants, facilitating joint movements. We have about a hundred bursae in our body. If frequent repetitive certain movements or exercises are done, these structures will be inflamed and more fluid accumulates in them. This is called bursitis. A lower back pain can be due to trochantric or ischial bursitis. Usually people who sit for a long time on a hard wooden chair develop ischial bursitis. The differential between discal problems and bursitis and other causes of low back pain can be done by a complete physical examination by an orthopedic surgeon and with imaging techniques like MRI or ultrasound. A good clinical test that you can do at home is to ask someone else to raise your leg slowly while you are lying down on your back and your knee is straight. He or she should look at the angle between your leg and horizon. If you have pain while he elevates your leg before 30 degrees, it can be a discal hernia. If the diagnosis is bursitis you should avoid repetitive motions of that area and you can take pain-killers and anti-inflammatory medications (if not contraindicated for you).

Bursitis of the low back? Not likely. Bursae are little fluid filled sacs that protect tendons from boney prominences...usually around the periperhal joints...shoulder, hip, knee. Bursitis of the hip can certainly cause pain to radiate down your leg, but will not cause back pain. Back pain that radiates to the legs is much more likely to be related to pathology of the disc (bulging, herniation) or osteophyte formation (boney development) around the neural foraemen. Did your US doctor schedule the MRI of the hip or low back...my guess would be the low back...so, you are on the right track anyway. I hope you get the answers you need.Good luck for a speedy recovery.

The pain running down your leg sounds like the pain I'm having. Does it originate from your buttock down the back of your leg? If it does this is called Sciatica and it's nerve pain and is caused by back problems usually discs. Weight can be a factor yes but if your doctor said that one disc is sitting atop another then even weight loss will not resolve this alone. I would see another doctor and forget the chiroprator, see a Pain specialist or ask to go to physical therapy first that's usually the first order of business. From the PT (physical therapist) you go see the Pain Specialist and from there.see me at my email. I'm going through the same thing.

Yeah weight could play a role in the pain.I once had bursitis in my shoulder.

I've had back pain for years and was finally diagnosed with bursitis of the hip last year. Did my hip hurt or did my back hurt? Well, I guess they both did, but I only realized how much my hip actually hurt after I received an intrabursal injection and I was able to walk without pain! (My hip definitely got worse after I gained weight - the heavier you are, the more pressure you put on your joints. )If you have a herniated disc, the MRI will should be diagnostic and the doc will know how to treat you properly afterward. If it's degenerative disc disease...welcome to getting older...and please be cautious about proper use of the muscle relaxers.

Can blowing your nose too hard cause damage?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.001-08:00

My son always blows his nose really hard, can it damage his nose?
He has always suffered from nose bleeds too.
Thanks
Answer:
yep, i used to do it all the time, it can damage blood vessels and cause nosebleeds, and there was that story a few years ago (i think it was true) about that australian doctor who blew his nose too hard and died when he blew part of the frontal lobe of his brain out...eww, try telling that to your son.
but, i think he had a very thin membrane in his skull or something, and he blew it really hard.

Yeah it can damage the blood vessels in the nose..

i av herd it can damage ur blood vessel?x

yea it irrupts the blood and 99 per cent chance it can kill him if it lost too much blood and make him cockeyed broken nose etc.

Yes, you can "rupture" blood vessels and even worse, your eardrums. It is better to blow the nose more gently, more often than to try to remove the substances with one mighty effort for the very reasons you now realize will cause damage.

yes it can increase his chances of a sinus or ear infection. It isn't likely the cause of the bloody nose though, that would likely be from picking it.

Yes. When he was a little boy my dad burst his eardrum by blowing too hard.Don't panic: it heals right up again.I sympathise with your son. I *have* to blow hard to clear my nose, or anything like it. I don't know why, I suspect it's anatomical.I get nose bleeds too. Always have. And sneezing fits that go on and on. I'm 53.

skegy, blowing ur nose to hard can cause a, stroke, as well as a nose bleed. ifur son is nose bleeding a lot, take him to a nose, ear thr. dr. and he can fix the cause of the nose bleeding in his office. nose bleeds r mostly caused by a vein, close to the surfice, midway up in the nose. when blowing nose, it puts pressure on the vein and thats why it bleeds. but dont let what i say scare u, it can be fixed in dr. office, and tell ur son not to worry, there is no pain. god bless

No. As long as he isn't doing it because he's sticking objects up his nostrils, then you don't have a problem.The nose bleeds could be sign of a problem. I should mention it when he next sees his G.P. Nothing to fuss over though.

yes it is proven that you can break your ribs

Yes it can rupture veins..

Yes that may be why his nose bleeds blowing to hard.

Can blood be taken from anywhere?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.000-08:00

I am going into hospital soon to have 4 teeth pulled. I have only been in hospital once when I was younger and it was horrible. The worst part was the blood test. I have a serious phobia of needles and ended up with 2 nurses and my mother holding me down. The pain was so severe (I'm sure due to shock) that I couldn't use my arm for 3 days and I kept fainting every time I thought about it. The operation itself wasn't as bad. The canula in the back of my hand hurt more, but I didn't get that dragging, sickening feeling I had with my arm - if you've seen that puppet scene in Nightmare On Elm Street you'll know what I mean! It literally felt as though they were pulling my vein out! I've been told I may just be unusually sensitive inside my arm, which is why it hurt so much. It's been over 10 years now and I still have nightmares. My teeth really hurt though and are impacted, so I need this op. So, two questions... 1) Will I need a blood test? 2) Can I have it done in my hand instead?
Answer:
Yes blood can be taken from your hand.If you are nervous about pain when being injected with needles ask the Dr or Nurse before hand to numb the area with EMLA cream. It is usually put on the area 10-15 minutes before the needle is injected. This way you shouldn't feel a thing and if you do it would be VERY minimal.As well as this helping by numbing the area it might also help you psychologically? you wont be expecting as much pain and therefore maybe make it feel a little less dramatic for you. Either way I feel it is worth a shot.You said that the canula hurt more in your hand. This could have been from having a big needle inserted. You could always ask to have the smaller needle inserted so that maybe your pain will be reduced?
I always have the smallest needle and can quite comfortably have the canula in my hand for 3 days.
Good luck :0) - I hope that everything works out for you!

yes and yesgood luck with the op sweetie xxx

I'm sure it can be taken from anywhere and it probably is the fear which is making it worse for you. If you need to be anesthetized then you cold just ask for the gas form.

Arm or Wrist - Technology has moved on now and it's not the case of a needing huge needles anymore.They will probably use a 'butterfly needle' which is very small and only about 2cm long. It looks like a butterfly due to the small plastic wings it has at the top each side.

Yes, blood can be taken from the foot and the scalp in unusual cases. And taking it from the back of the hand is often practiced. But what I really suggest for you is, talk to your Dr and explain that you are phobic of blood being taken, not just a bit but a LOT and ask if you can have the area numbed before the test is done. In paediatrics, they are able to place cream over the arm (or where ever) for 30 minutes to numb the area prior to having the blood test taken. Ask if you can have this also and then at least, you will know it wont hurt and you can concentrate on breathing to get yourself through the rest of the procedure. I suspect as your phobia is deep rooted, you will need to do some breathing exercises because even numb, you may still react. Tell yourself it will not hurt in like a mantra or meditation kind of way and this may help.Good Luck with the Op

Yes sweetie, just request it, i had to have a canula two weeks ago and they put it in the back of my hand as the veins there were better. Plus my daughter was really poorly before xmas and her veins kept collapsing where they had to take so much blood and give her transfusions, she ended up with canulas in her foot and head so they can do it pretty much anywhere i think. Try not to worry, and why not ask for some gas and air first too relax you before the needles. Or ask for some cream to numb your hand, my daughter hates needles to and they put some cream on her hand for an hour to completely numb the area so she can just look away and it's done before she knows it.

Not from a stone!Kidding, trying to lighten the mood! If you explain your fears to the docs they will do whatever they can to make you feel at ease.Good luck.

Don't panic (i know that's easy for me to say)but you might just have had a crap nurse taking the blood,if its done properly then it's painless.
You probably need a blood a blood test for various reasons.
Yes you can ask for it to be taken from somewhere other than your arm.
Just explain to them that you have a phobia and they will do their utmost to help you.
You're a big girl now, so chin up eh.

Yes, I had blood taken from the back of my hand when they could not find a decent vein in my arm

I'l just go directly for the questions you asked.1) Possibly, though I would be inclined to guess no. They would catch any abscess through the x-ray usually. If they do a blood test, they would be checking for infection, most likely. I don't believe that's necessary or standard practice for simple impacted teeth.2) Yes, you can. You can help the process along by staying well hydrated that day. That will keep your circulatory volume up... making the veins an easier target. Generally speaking, for blood draws, a butterfly needle or Luer barrel with needle adaptor are used.Be sure to remind the nurse to wait until the alcohol has dried. Some are inconsiderate and won't take the time for it to dry... which tends to cause the venipuncture to sting more.

i hade 4 teeth out in hospital aswell but it was supposed to be 5 so make sure they take out the right amount!! but dont worry, they didnt take any blood from me. i dont think:|
you'll be fine.
good luck

I don't see why they would have to take any blood from you when your only having teeth out.
You will probably need a cannula in your arm, and just request to have it in the back of your hand as apposed to your inner elbow. Also when they're inserting it ask at the time if you will need any bloods taken as directly after the cannula is inserted and before anything is put down it blood can be taken from here without the need for further stabs.
Also if you tell them you were sensitive before they will be able to numb the area on your hand first before inserting the cannula.
Good luck with the op :)

you may need a blood test not sure yes you can have it done in your hand also you can get a gel or cream to put on before they do the op this is so you dont feel the needle ask about it at the hospital

Can being pigeon-toed cause pain down your leg?

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I've had some back problems slipped discs and now sciatica. My left foot turns in pretty badly. I kind of don't think about it and somebody told me yesterday that I walk like my brother. I just wondered if my foot turning in could be the cause of my leg pain. What can I do?
Answer:
yes, because being pigion toed means your inner muscles in your lower legs are to tight. therefore that may be way your having leg pain. also if you have sciatic the pain can radiate down your leg. try stretching and maybe see a massage therapist.

Your toe can definitely be causing back problems. I recommend you see a doctor of chiropractic medicine as soon as possible. They can often help with alignments for your spine and give you advice about the toe Problem.

Can Back pain in general be Passed from parents?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.002-08:00

Answer:
There is no link between genetics and generalized back pain (and even in cases of scoliosis and rheumatoid arthritis the probability of a genetic link is very small).Considering that 80% of the population will have back pain at some point - it's a structural thing that comes from walking upright, standing on hard surfaces, and straining the back.That's not genetic .. it's environmental. Perhaps poor lifting habits, tendency to psychologically gear yourself to the "onset" of such things because your parents and/or grandparents suffer, or stressful (in a back-related sense) professions are more likely to be passed down than the possibility of bad back genes.

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Well, the actual pain cannot be transferred, but the conditions which contribute to the pain, such as weak discs can be inherited.

depends how many piggy back rides you give them

i don't believe it is, i believe its wear and tear on the body, not bending or lifting properly, so take care of your back, once hurt its never the same

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Can anyone tell me what this is?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.001-08:00

I have resently had some lower right pelvic pain and it felt like a sharp object trieing to push through my skin and it would throb really bad when i would set down or lay down on the area . My Doctor had a vaginal sonogram done on me and it came back normal. But some times it still bothers me. Has anyone have the same problems?
Answer:
I get a pain on either side when I'm ovulating. It's the egg coming down and saying "impregnate me!". The next month it's on the other side,(the other ovary.) It happens 14 or 15 days before my period. As you can imagine, it was very easy to get pregnant! Since your pain is only on the right side, I'm sure you've ruled out your appendix, right? You may be ovulating from your right ovary only. Then it would be every other month about 2 weeks before your period. If it's bothering you more often than that, I'd go to another gynacologist. Good luck, kiddo!! :) -L.

Ultrasound , unfortunately , cannot see or image anything involving the colon . Seeing as your Pelvis ultrasound was normal , this means that the uterus and ovaroes were found to have nothing sonographically abnormal .but there can still be issues with the colon , like colitis , or diverticulitis , or perhaps even hernia. Also , ultrasound cannot equivically diagnose endometriosis which can also cause pain ; and can only be definitively diagnosed via laprascopic evaluation . Another option , perhaps you had a cyst , and your pain was the cyst rupturing...which is what happens. By the time you had your ultrasound there may have been NO evidence left of it's presence , but that doesnt mean it wasnt there. Ultrasound can only tell you whats in front of you at THAT moment , not what was there , or what will be . Ruptured cysts can be sonographically invisable as little as 48 hours after . I do you hope you get to feeling better :-)Good luck :-)
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I get muscular pain in my pelvic area from sitting on my behind at the couch with the laptop especially last few days since I have been getting addicted to ByeDr.com! I am better today because of walking a bit, stretching in between etc. Hope yours is also just muscular..and not anything serious!

Can anyone tell me what this blister type thing is on my daughters foot?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

It is round and has black lines underneath it. It has holes in it the shape of a 6 shooter gun. See a pic here - http://www.divshare.com/download/1198737... Thanks, John
Answer:
it's definately a wart. i had one exactly like that on my finger. if its pretty big, using OTC wart burning methods might not be enough because of the size. you could try it, but it might take 3,4,5 tries to get it off. i would go to a physcian and have them freeze/cut it off or recommend what you could do.

Planter's wart perhaps? Take a better picture with you to the pharmasist they might be able to help you more.good luck and clip her toe nails...

could be some kind of infection (?)

the picture is a little blurry on my computer, but it looks to me like a wart or some sort of infection. You should probably take her to a pediatrician.

It is definately a WART!! I used the over-the-counter liquid stuff and then covered it with duct tape when my son had a wart on his foot. Takes a week or two but works wonders.

It's a plantars' wart and over the counter stuff will not work. Go to your doctor so they can freeze it off. Plantar's warts go very deep and can be difficult to remove which is why it's best to see the doctor.

I cant see the picture b/c im at work and the site is blocked... but if its a wart like the others said... I went to the doctor multiple times to have my frozen and it didnt work.. i put Tea Tree Oil on it for a week and itw as gone... 3 years of freezing for NO reason... I highly recommend tea tree oil!

That is definately a Plantars Wart. Have a Dr burn it off, as they can spread to the rest of her feet or everyone elses.

blurry, but probably a wart.

Can anyone tell me what my shoulder pain is?

2009-11-07T06:34:00.003-08:00

I know for a fact it isnt a muscle because i have a very strong muscular rotator cuff.Ok so this is how i feel the pain. I am a pitcher for starters and i throw a good amount of the time. But i can still throw the baseball very hard. Say i am standing up and my arms to my side. I raise my arm forward in front parallel to the ground. When i turn my hand over like the palm facing outwards the pain occurs around the joint area. Please help
Answer:
When your arm is in front of you (parallel to the ground) and your turn it so that your hand is facing the sky, it's called "pronation."There are a number of things that could be wrong, and having a strong rotator cuff doesn't exclude the possibility that there's something wrong with the rotator cuff (although, there are about a billion other things that could be wrong, too).If you're on a sports team, you no doubt have access to an athletic trainer (who is, no doubt, supervised by a sports medicine physician).Consult the trainer -- he'll probably RICE it . . .Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.You may consider seeing an orthopedist, many of them specialize in treatment of sports-related injuries.

There are too many things that could be involved here. For one thing, if your rotator cuff is very strong, the imbalance could have injured the opposing tendon. You could have a small tear in it, or in one of the muscles of your upper arm. Your pitching arm is too important to not get it tended to right away, so check with the team doc ASAP.

Have you had an acute injury to it recently? A fall, hitting someone else's shoulder with yours? At any rate, just because you feel your rotator cuff is very strong, doesn't mean there isn't something wrong with it. I have just had surgery on my right shoulder. I, too, felt I had a strong shoulder. Such was not the case. When they did the MRI, with the dye in my shoulder, they saw a whole bunch of things wrong in there. I play hockey, and had taken a couple of good shots to the shoulder, and I have had the same pain you described. Three separate occasions. I didn't have it fixed after the first two times (STUPID! ) beacuse I thought the same as you. Now, just recently,I injured it again. The doctor told me had I had it fixed when the injury wasn't that bad, I wouldn't be in this position. Arm in a sling for 8 weeks, rehab for up to 9 months. Yes, I said 9 months. They found a completely torn rotator cuff, torn a c joint (separated shoulder grade 7) and a torn bicep muscle.Talk about pain. Go see a doctor, have an MRI, and be around to pitch for a long time. Take care of that arm! Don't make the choice for yourself. Leave it to the professionals.Good luck.Stevo.

Sounds a lot like tendinitis in the supraspinatus muscle, or possibly in the biceps tendon just before it attaches to your shoulder blade. When you rotate your arm the way you describe you are pushing the tendon into the acromion (on your shoulder blade) and since it is inflammed you feel pain. I am willing to bet you have strong rotator cuff muscles but you probably need to work on the flexibility of your shoulder...most pitchers have a tight posterior shoulder capsule which can alter the biomechanics in your throwing. Also, you should have your pitching mechanics examined (with slow motion video from the front and side) to make sure you do not have a flaw that could be placing undue stress on the shoulder.

Sounds like Rotator Cuff to me...or it could be tendonitis. You should have it checked out. By continually pitching, you can cause further problems. Apply ice to the area 3-4 times/day but do not place the ice directly on the skin. You can place a pillowcase or small towel over the area first. have you tried taking an Motrin/Advil ( Ibuprofen ). Definitely, see your Doc. I hope that this helps and Good Luck !!

Can anyone tell me what i can do for a broken toe?

2009-11-07T06:34:00.002-08:00

about 3 weeks ago i hit my little toe on the chair in the kitchen and broke my little toe it hurts like heck i know if i go to the er they wont do anything for a broken toe but everyone keeps stepping on it and im trying to stay out of everyones way where they cant step on it again any suggestions for me thanks.
Answer:
See a doctor as soon as possible if you think that you have a broken bone in your foot or toe. Until your appointment, keep weight off the leg and apply ice to reduce swelling. Use an ice pack or wrap the ice in a towel so it does not come into direct contact with the skin. Apply the ice for no more than 20 minutes at a time. Take an analgesic such as aspirin or ibuprofen to help relieve the pain. Wear a wider shoe with a stiff sole. Rest is the primary treatment for stress fractures in the foot. Stay away from the activity that triggered the injury, or any activity that causes pain at the fracture site, for three to four weeks. Substitute another activity that puts less pressure on the foot, such as swimming. Gradually, you will be able to return to activity. Your doctor or coach may be able to help you pinpoint the training errors that caused the initial problem so you can avoid a recurrence. The bone ends of a displaced fracture must be realigned and the bone kept immobile until healing takes place. If you have a broken toe, the doctor will "buddy-tape" the broken toe to an adjacent toe, with a gauze pad between the toes to absorb moisture. You should replace the gauze and tape as often as needed. Remove or replace the tape if swelling increases and the toes feel numb or look pale. If you are diabetic or have peripheral neuropathy (numbness of the toes), do not tape the toes together. You may need to wear a rigid flat-bottom orthopaedic shoe for two to three weeks. If you have a broken bone in your forefoot, you may have to wear a short-leg walking cast, a brace, or a rigid, flat-bottom shoe. It could take six to eight weeks for the bone to heal, depending on the location and extent of the injury. After a week or so, the doctor may request another set of X-rays to ensure that the bones remain properly aligned. As symptoms subside, you can put some weight on the leg. Stop if the pain returns. Surgery is rarely required to treat fractures in the toes or forefoot. However, when it is necessary, it has a high degree of success.

fix it

err hard toed shoes?? what on earth can you be doing for everyone to be stepping on it? can you borrow a walking stick and if it does keep people away ,then bash them with it?? lol
if it gets really bad then stop indoors for a few days and rest with it up, otherwise rest assured it will improve- i have broken my little toes a number of times (long dull story!) and it hurts but not for too long

Tape the broken toe to the next with plaster (the strip kind) it will take about 6 weeks but it will get better if in doubt go to A/E

I have continually fracturing toes so yes I sympathise it does hurt like heck. If you went to the doc's all they can do is strap it up to the next toe with tape so it heals straight other than that they say to wear wide fitting open toe sandals so there is no pressure on it. I have to use a stick to walk so I use that to keep people off!! lol

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Broke one of the middle toes few years back, can't do anything for them except take strong pain killers and try to stay out of the crowds.
Just seems that everyone is stepping on it, you just realise how much it happens moe when you are in agony.Hope it gets better soon!

Get Medical tape and tape it to the toe next to it. If your worried about people stepping all over it use two layers as padding.

RICE
R: rest
I: Ice( 20 min, on and off...dont put it on longer than 20 min or you WILL get frost bite)
C: compress
E: elevateHope you get better=]

I fractured my pinky toe a few years back and they wanted to cast up to me knee! I told them no way and they just bandaged it to the toe next to it and i wore a moon boot for a little while until i could walk on it again.

try taping the toe to your next toe as that is meant to help it heal.

i did exactly the same as you have done but you have to let it heal on its own there is nothing the hospital can do and yes it is painful//mine was a month before i could consider it OK good luck

you cant do nothing for a broken toe keep it clean and let the brusing come out wear tight socks

The best thing you can do is to tape your toe to the next toe to it. That will act as a splint for your broken toe. Then wear loose fitting shoes and keep people away from it.

Hi there,Yeah I know the prob. I broke my middle toe when I fell over and everyone did the same! 3 weeks is only a short time for this injury, I hate to say it but it will take longer for it to heal.Doctors cannot put plaster etc. on toes and they do naturally heal themselves. Firstly you need to rest it as much as poss. I was given a pair of crutches from my local hospital which was great as they served the purpose of keeping the weight off my foot as well as making a good weapon for tapping at people who got too close!!. And dogs for that matter.Once the swelling has gone down, try to use the toe in walking and putting weight on it as much as poss. to exercise the muscles in the joint.Hope this helps!!

Can anyone tell me or show me a site on how to tape a wrist?

2009-11-07T06:34:00.001-08:00

My friend needs his wrist taped before a basketball game. It was broken and just got out of a cast... Thanks
Answer:
Unless you're a certified athletic trainer, physical therapist, or a physician, you should NOT be dealing a fractured wrist fresh out of a cast. Your friend should see his doctor before trying to play sports again! Wrist fractures are serioussss!

I agree with Tanya If not taped right he might injure badly.

Can anyone tell me how do you become a licensed body piercer in the state of West Virgina or Maryland?

2009-11-07T06:34:00.000-08:00

Answer:
Become a licensed cosmetologist - find a school which does body piercings, obtain the required education and become licensed by the state.

Can anyone tell me about there own experiences with raynaud's disease?

2009-11-07T06:33:00.003-08:00

or any other circulation problems that caused you to have purple to toes.
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I have had Raynaud's for over 50 years. My mother had it.I cope by staying warm.
I avoid caffeine and smoking.
I minimize stress especially in cold weather.
I wear warm clothing when I ski.
I use those heat packs.
After exercise, I remove sweaty clothes before I cool down.
I exercise.When my hands lose circulation, I swing my arms rapidly in an arc.
I also moved from Chicago to Virginia.

Can anyone tell me a site that shows a picture of methadone tablets. My doctor is going to put me on them.?

2009-11-07T06:33:00.002-08:00

I want to know what it looks like and how big it is. I have a terrible time getting pills to go down!
Answer:
http://www.opt.pacificu.edu/ce/catalog/1...http://www.drugrehab.co.uk/images/methad...http://daily.greencine.com/archives/meth...

It shouldn't matter. Just crush it up or cut it in half.

Don't worry about it. Methadone tablets come in lots of sizes and colors, but the good news for you is that you have to dissolve them and drink the fluid anyway. That's just how you take it, so don't worry about getting the pills down.

http://www.pharmascience.com/pms_en/heal... has all kinds of them.

you can also go to a site that not only shows you the medication but full write up complete with side effects.go to http://www.medlineplus.org

It all depends on what pharmacy produces the methadone. I've worked in Chemical Dependency for 33 years and have seen many different varieties of this medication. They have pill cutters that you can use to divide the pill into 2 or 4 pieces if you have difficulty swallowing them. Dont forget to ask your doctor for instructions on how and when to take this med.

Can anyone take a guess as to what is wrong with my shoulder?

2009-11-07T06:33:00.001-08:00

I typically avoid playing sports. However, I discovered racquetball and loved it so I joined a league and played about once a week for a year or so. At some point my shoulder started hurting. As the weeks progressed, the pain would last longer and longer, until it would hurt for almost the entire week leading up to the next game. There was no moment while playing where I can recall hitting a wall too hard or any sort of sudden "YEOW!" moment. I took a break for a couple of weeks, yet when i came back it hurt within a couple of swings. I went to a family physician and he guessed it was probably tendinitis. I went to my college's trainer, who looked at it very briefly and guessed tendinitis as well. I then quit the league, and probably hadn't played in a month until I played a casual tennis games with some friends, leading to pain within the first swing. I don't think it's tendinitis. Keep in mind, I almost NEVER played sports my entire life and I'm only 24 years old.
Answer:
I would guess either Rotator cuff dysfunction with a possible small tear, a labral tear, or impingment.Explanation: Rotator cuff dysfunction is like tendinitis of one or more of the shoulder muscles and can result from either overuse or misuse. The muscle is inflammed and probably a little frayed. It can sometimes calm down with rest but may require physical therapy or worst case scenario - surgery. A labral tear is a disruption of the ring of cartilage (labrum) around the socket part of the ball and socket joint of the shoulder. It can be degenerative (happened over a period of time) or traumatic (happened suddenly). This won't get better with rest or therapy, usually only surgery.Impingement is kinda like the precursor to rotator cuff problems. The canal where one of the muscles passes is small and causing the muscle and bursa (fluid filled sack that reduces friction) to get irritated. This can improve with therapy or a steroid injection.I recommend seeing a Primary Care Sports Physician or an Orthopedist.

I did something like that a while back. I waited a while before going to the doctor because it just hurt. I went there about a week later and got x-rays. I turned out that i had fractured my collorbone near the shoulder. I would get x-rays if i were you or get an mri
GOOD LUCK!

Go to a doc that specializes in sports injuries, you could have a rotor cuff problem.

Can anyone suggest a treatment for a 3 year old girl born immature and not able to sit on her own??

2009-11-07T06:33:00.000-08:00

My brother has a daughter of 3 years old who was borm immature and still she cannot sit on her own.Treatment is going on and now she is tring move and is able to sit with a support.Because of this he is very stressed and don't know what to do so that she is able to walk on her own.
Answer:
The only option is continual physical therapy to practice different muscular and brain coordination activities. There is no magic cure. You can't change some birth defects. You just start where you are, and work with that. Line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little.. Rejoice in what victories you do have. And don't worry about what "might be".
I am so sorry. You didn't give a diagnosis? was it CP?

I suggest looking for another doctor.

I agree, premature borns are usually a bit slower with motor skills but at 3 she should be atleast sitting without support. Please encourage him to have her checked out by another pediatrician

you mean premature?

I think u should see some other pediatrician and she needs physiotherapy.

Can anyone suggest a treatment for a 3 year old girl born immature and not able to sit on her own??

2009-10-24T18:37:00.001-07:00

I don't know about treatment, but there is a seat called "bumbo" which babies can sit in and be upright even before they are old enough to do it on their own. You can get them at places like BabiesRUs or Target.

do you mean born PRE mature??
I take it she is seen at a hospital for any problems she has, they will know best when she will get control and be able to sit unaided.
My daughter was born with a growth problem and she was late sitting up, she sat at 1yr though. With your neice it's going to be a case of wait and see how she developes, and hopefully she will be able to sit alone and eventually walk

just calm down..
Leave it to God she has had enough treatement I think... when now she can sit using support, she would herself gradually gain the venture in to without supports. just wait for the moment. It would take a time. But time is the best medicine. Just take care of her and shower all love. We pray to GOD, so that she gets well versed soon.

get her a boppy pillow, it will help her sit up on her own without someone right there.

Hi, I'm not sure of a treatment but there are special chairs now that are made of foam where kids 8-12 months old can sit in.Perhaps they make them for older children? OR the company may take a more custom order.

she need daily systematic physio therapy treatment from good physiotherapist. i personally saw a case whose same problem is solved (but near about 3 to 4 year that father came regularly

Can anyone share their opinion on CIGNA health insurance or compare it to BC/BS?

2009-10-24T18:37:00.000-07:00

Answer:
I prefer Cigna to BC/BS. I work as a medical biller dealing with insurance companies all day. My experience shows that Cigna offers more in terms of procedures covered, prescription benefits, and availiable providers. BC/BS offers lower premiums, but usually with a high deductible and limited prescription benefits.

I like Cigna better than BC/BS. BC/BS questions more things and you have to call them to make sure they cover routine things like allergy medicines. I was not happy with them.Cigna has been better and their premiums are lower than they were with BC/BS.

Can anyone identify an knee injury?

2009-10-24T18:36:00.003-07:00

Hi i have been skating for a while now and i continue to ride regular which means my left leg is in front well whenever i fall it happens to be on my left knee which resulted in a pop in my knee whenever i bend it. I have about 6 scars on the left side of my knee from each injury.
Answer:
You may have the same problem I have. I have a disease known as Osgood-Schlatters Disease. I have the exact same problem. I have been to the doctor about it. It is something you can inherit from somewhere in your family. It cannot be healed. You just learn to live with it. It gets better over time. My mother is 37 and still has it from when she was 14. She says as you get older the less painful it becomes. Osgood Schlatters disease is a very common cause of knee pain in everyone. It is a condition where the bony protrusion below the knee (called the tibial tuberosity or tubercle) becomes inflamed, painful and swollen.I hope this helped!

It could be nothing, depedning on your pain levels.Or you might have dislodged some cartilage, or developed tendinitis in the patellar tendon. Best to get an x ray or MRI by a doctor.

well the fact that it makes a popping sound when you bend it means that the knee could be slightly out of alignment because the cartilage are obstructing the movement of the joint which would result in the popping sound. you should get it checked out by a doctor to try correct the problem as to prevent further damage.

Can anyone help?

2009-10-24T18:36:00.002-07:00

im 37 weeks and ive been feeling rather grotty today my bellys churning and i feel sick with achy pains around my shoulders feel like im either coming down with the flu or a stomack bug does anyone know what it could be got a bit of a headache aswell
Answer:
Sounds as if your blood pressure may be up ma'am. Best to get checked by a doc if you're 37 weeks

I would call your OB just to be sure. It could be anything. Could be related to yoru blood pressure, baby getting ready to come early, something you ate bad, or the flu. I suggest giving your OB a call just in case.

Can anyone help?

2009-10-24T18:36:00.001-07:00

im 37 weeks pregnant and ive been feeling rather grotty today my bellys churning and i feel sick with achy pains around my shoulders feel like im either coming down with the flu or a stomack bug does anyone know what it could be got a bit of a headache aswell
Answer:
sounds like a chill but i would go to your doctor and be checked out just to be on the safe side - take care

You need to get yourself checked out with the doctor, particularly if you are getting headaches - get your blood pressure checked out asap.

call ur doc asap.

If the doctor checks you and you are basically normal then try a small diet change. Add these and tell him your adding if you like:
Green leafy vegetables
Tuna, Salmon, or other fish (fish oil caps if you need to)
5 to 10 Boiled Eggs per week (eggs are one of the most compete foods known)
Chicken gizzards are full of the stuff you need
http://www.foodgenius.com/index.cgi?acti...
Orange Juice
Being in sinlight makes Vitamine D. Get in the sun.
Raw milk it 10X more nutritous then the Hood junk.
The milk debate is a matter of fat wallets, I think. See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/raw_milk...

Your Ob would know best if this is related to the pregnancy. Headache along with the belly ache and sickness sounds like blood pressure related and pains in shoulders may just be from your posture changing.

Can anyone help?

2009-10-24T18:36:00.000-07:00

Am on tablets for High Blood pressure. Over the past couple of weeks have been having what could be panic attacks - unexpected 'wooshing' sensation in head followed by weakness (maybe because it has frightened me!!) does anyone know if any of these symptoms could be related to the tablets? been on them since December, not experienced anything before now.
Answer:
I am on high blood pressure tablets and don't experience any side effects. I would go back to your doctors because the tablets you are taking may not be stronger enough to reduce your blood pressure
Beta-blockers control the speed and force of heart beats by blocking the action of hormones such as adrenaline that make the heart beat faster and more vigorously.
They are effective in preventing angina. They can also lower raised blood pressure, reduce the risk of further heart attacks and help control abnormal heart rhythms.
Side-effects include constriction of the air passages and small blood vessels, leading to cold hands and feet. They can conceal low blood sugar levels in diabetics - "selective" beta-blockers are less likely to do this than other forms of the drug.
Tiredness or fatigue may also be experienced
Please see the web page for more details on Atenolol.
Tina
Source(s):
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medica...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi...

i would go to your GP first thing in the morning and get it checked out,

I'm on tablets for high blood pressure, well, my doctor has tried me on a few! Currently I'm on Doxazosin and been on Bisoprol and two types of calcium antagonists. The only problems I have had are headaches, debilitating tireness with all of them, swollen feet and ankles, fluid retention, and weight gain. I doubt very much that these new symptoms you are experiencing are being caused by the tablets now, particularly as you have been on them, presumably on the same dose since December, However, the dose may need increasing. Are you doing anything different from usual? Have you found that something is causing you to be stressed and are you worrying about something? This can cause panic attack type symptoms. Have you been taking any new tablets or medicines in the last couple of weeks that might be interacting with your BP tabs? Is there a new food that you are eating or something new your are drinking that may be having causing you to have a bad reaction?If I were you I would go back to the doctor as soon as possible and get these symptoms checked out. Please don't waste anymore time wondering - your health is so important, and your doctor is the best person to help you to sort this out. I hope you will soon get better.

I think your Doctor needs to change your medication,the tablets you're on don't sound strong enough...don't mess about with something like blood-pressure ,make an appointment to see him right away.

Can anyone help me with adice of lymph nodes??

2009-10-24T18:35:00.003-07:00

Hello,
I am 25years old and for the last 9 months i have had swollen lymph nodes on booth sides of my neck.
The left sides worse though and now i can feel a big one that is around near my voice box.
I see an ENT dr, but he keeps telling me to come back every few months and i don't feel right.
I ahve had a few ultrasounds and they all show the mass of different sized lymph nodes and the CT scan shows them as well.
I am going for anothe ultrasound next month then seeing him again in Oct.
My question is has anybody gone through this, and what was the outcome?
I get cold real easily, my voice gets crocky i can't yell properly, i find it hard to swollow things like cake, bread ect and i can't drink fast (scull) when i lift my head up.
My throats not sure, but i touch one of the lumps near my voice box it feels tender.
What do think it is?
The last ultrasound about 2 months ago, showed one of the nodes is just over 1cm now.
Ta anyhelp would be appreciated.
Thankyou
Answer:
See a different doctor, it can be many things from minor to major and you should get a Dr. who is more aggressive. See if a PET scan is helpful (ask your Dr.) But get a 2nd opinion on this ASAP.

Take 1 vitimin c 250mg a day.

See an endocrinologist; you may have an under-active thyroid.

My son has been having the same sort of problems for the last 5 years now. Hair analysis (costing approximately $65) shows that he has heavy metal poisoning and he is using Detox pads ($1 each) on the bottoms of his feet at night to pull the excess toxins. Can't really tell you the outcome because he just started but will be happy to tell you more if you e-mail me with any questions. He is 29.

Numerous conditions and infections can cause swollen lymph nodes including:
Common cold
Infections
Viruses
Mononucleosis
Tonsilitis
Lymphoma
Hodgkin's disease
Leukemia
Tuberculosis
Sarcoidosis
Toxoplasmosis
Secondary syphilis
Yaws
Cat scratch fever
Lymphatic obstruction
* Causes of swollen neck glands include:
Common cold
Upper respiratory infection
Mononucleosis
Sore throat
Strep throat
Viral infection
Bacterial infection
Sinus infection
Ear infection
Skin infection
Dental conditions
Syphilis
Tuberculosis
I recommend seeing a different doctor that will take your symptoms more seriously. You are experiencing symptoms of an illness that needs to be properly diagnosed.

Not sure if this helps but...If you lymph nodes are swollen this means your body is trying to attack something. This could mean a virus or bacteria. These microscopic things (bacteria=alive, virus=doesn't live), can effect bodily cells such as those in your liver which would cause someoen to not fully filter toxins out of their blood or any other possibility of a long list of disfunctional cells.

I don't know that an ENT would be the best doctor to see. I agree with the poster above who suggested going to an Endocrinologist. And if you haven't had a blood test done, you definitely need one done to check for all sorts of stuff.

Enlarged lymph nodes is usually a sign of a chronic infection . You dont mention however if you have them enlarged anywhere else on your body . Are the lymph nodes under your arms , groin or the inner side of your fore arm enlarged as well ? Have you had your tonsils removed ? They may do a biopsy to see what cells are growing in the nodes if this doesnt resolve to rule out hodgkins disease and lymphoma . Years ago I had some thing like what your going through and they did alot of tests it started the way yours did . They removed a node from under my arm . My liver and sleen were enlarged they thought it was a pre lympoma . I went to an older Dr after alot of specialists scared me to death and he took my tonsils out . I was 28 . It wasnt pretty but within three months everything was back to normal . So hang in there .

Can anyone give me some information?

2009-10-24T18:35:00.002-07:00

My friend has been dealing with a bad gallbladder for years. She's in pain every day because of it. She makes to much money to get insurance through the government but, can't aford to pay for insurance out of her own pocket.
Could someone please direct me to a site where she may be able to get help in removing this thing. Anything would be nice right now. No doctor is going to touch her w/o some kind of insurance. She does need help.
Does anyone know a doctor who will do the operation who she can make payments to. Or maybe some kind of afordable insurance.
For anyone who has ever delt with this pain, than you understand what she is going through. I've been through it myself, I know how bad it is.
Please, any information that anyone can provide would be better than nothing. She needs help now.
THANK YOU ALL!
Answer:
has she told the state she has a medical emergency? my sister had a brain tumor, and the state covered the surgery, but nothing else. I would also check the local county health departments, They have great resources. I feel her pain too. I had mine out in 1994! good luck. Have her stay away from any food or drink with acid. Soda, tomatoes, etc. They will make it flare up

oh..that's really bad.. ive encountered such a situation back then...//.. ahmm with regards to removing it... it would be the best to consult a doctor..go 2 d hospital and have it traced out.. you must be so alert with such a thing..i hope you could take good care of it... ok..so...take care always...i'll pray for oyu... good bye...nyt! ..:-)

This is something that has to be in your local place. How it is in my community isn't necessariily how it is in yours. You will need to contact every LOCAL social service agency. You will need to ask the individual hospitals is they have programs. Call EVERY DOCTOR, you may have a local dr. who will help. It's reasonable to assume that they won't take paymments but you need to ASK each one. There's a good chance one would help. When my mom had hers out she was in the hospital 2 weeks. Then years later when I had to have mine out they had developed better ways to do it through scopes. Sometimes people don't even have to spend the night at the hospital.
ya never know until you ask!

Some doctors will take a down payment and then let you make payments and most hospitals will let you make payments. My daughter had to have her tonsils removed and I didn't have insurance. I made a down payment to the doctor's office and then made payments after the surgery. I'm still making payments to the hospital. When she calls a doctor's office to ask about making payments, ask to speak to their accounts receivable department. The receptionist might say they don't take payments but not really know. If she can't get anywhere that way, she might want to try going to the emergency room. If she's already there then they might go ahead and do surgery. Of course, on the bad side, if they don't then she's stuck with an ER bill.