I'm only 17, but since I was 5 or 6 I've had one spot on my back right near my right shoulder blade where it just burns and hurts like hell. Recently, with work, it has gotten a thousand times worse, with pain traveling down my arm to my fingers and severe, burning pain in my whole left shoulder/back. I plan on seeing a chiropractor, but I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything similiar, and what they did to treat it. Thank you
Answer:
A chiropractor can't help you. You need to see a Neurologist. There are meds that can help with the pain that are specifically for nerve pain and aren't addictive.
yes
chiropractic is the best
go soon
I wouldn't go to a chiropractor, I'd go to a neurologist or a musculo-skeletal specialist. This sounds serious ~ you have to see a doctor ASAP.
Sounds like the story of my everyday life! Yes, I get that too. I'm glad you're going to the chiropractor. Many times when something's out of place like that, nerves get pinched and cause all kinds of pain. Take some ibuprofen to get you by until you see the chiropractor. Good luck!
I've had pain like that. It sounds like you have a problem with your spine, maybe something is out of alignment, causing the nerves to react. I know you said the pain was in your shoulder area, but it's called referred pain, and it happens with spinal misalignment. Certainly see a chiropractor, but in the meantime, I've found moist heat works. Dampen a thick towel, put it in the microwave for 60 seconds, check it's not too hot, then lay it on the sore spot until it cools.
Keeping the area warm is a good idea, and avoid sitting hunched over, it only makes it worse.
It sounds like you have some nerve damage from something that happened a while ago. A chiropractor could help out but making an appointment with a neurologist is a much better idea. Seeing this kind of specialist will make a diagnosis a much faster and more reliable route to take. I have fibromyalgia and I did see a chiropractor but this only made my condition worse. A massage therapist is a good idea but is something to ask a specialist about once you are in the exam room.
Good luck with this and I hope you get some kind of relief soon. Being in pain constantly can take a toll on you both physically and mentally. the sooner you see a specialist the better.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Burning throat?
for about week now i have noticed that some days i get a really bad burning sensation in my throat. at first i thought it might have been a cold but now it has come and gone depending of the day so it cant be a cold. it just feels like my neck is on fire. and for some reason i have started burping a lot as well. it doesnt hurt at the back of my mouth but only the neck part. it is really annoying. and i.e. drinking orange juice hurts really bad.( dont know if it matters but i am 7 months pregnant )
Answer:
Its acid reflux you fool, it occurs all the time especially when your pregnant. that burning is your stomach acid coming up into your throat. Dont drink Orange juice it will only make it worse b/c its a very acidic drink. when you feel the burning just take a few teaspoons of apple cider vineger.it will neutralize the acid and you will feel relief immediatly.
could be acid reflux or a heartburn im not sure but see your doctor
Sounds to me like acid reflux-- common when baby starts pushing on the tummy. I think you can take Tums (which has calcium in it) to help even while pregnant -- but I would go to the pharmacist and ask for sure. Stop drinking orange juice and other acidy things -- this just makes it worse. There are other ways to get vitamin C that don't have as high of an acid content. If you just gotta have the OJ -- find a brand that says "low acid" on it.And call your OB first thing Monday. Sometimes this is the first indicator of other problems so you can't be too careful.
Answer:
Its acid reflux you fool, it occurs all the time especially when your pregnant. that burning is your stomach acid coming up into your throat. Dont drink Orange juice it will only make it worse b/c its a very acidic drink. when you feel the burning just take a few teaspoons of apple cider vineger.it will neutralize the acid and you will feel relief immediatly.
could be acid reflux or a heartburn im not sure but see your doctor
Sounds to me like acid reflux-- common when baby starts pushing on the tummy. I think you can take Tums (which has calcium in it) to help even while pregnant -- but I would go to the pharmacist and ask for sure. Stop drinking orange juice and other acidy things -- this just makes it worse. There are other ways to get vitamin C that don't have as high of an acid content. If you just gotta have the OJ -- find a brand that says "low acid" on it.And call your OB first thing Monday. Sometimes this is the first indicator of other problems so you can't be too careful.
Burning like pain behind left shoulder while lifting dumbbells with right arm.?
The title explains it. It's always in the same spot, only with my right arm. It's not a lot of weight. Its a somewhat burning, sharp pain that may continue for a few seconds after about 5-7 lifts. Not sure what to do.
Answer:
Could also have something to do with the nerves. Also, if you are just starting out with doing this exercise it could be that your muscles aren't used to this yet.I would recommend talking to your dr about this to have them evaluate the situation further.
could be muscle strain?
Sounds like you may have a pinched nerve, I have that same pain you are describing. The doctor told me that it is a pinched nerve. good luck.
Answer:
Could also have something to do with the nerves. Also, if you are just starting out with doing this exercise it could be that your muscles aren't used to this yet.I would recommend talking to your dr about this to have them evaluate the situation further.
could be muscle strain?
Sounds like you may have a pinched nerve, I have that same pain you are describing. The doctor told me that it is a pinched nerve. good luck.
Burning In Legs?
I was sitting for a while playing a video game, and it started cutting off the circulation, so i got up, and moved around, but now i have a burning in the back of my legs every now and then. What is it?
Answer:
I'm also thinking it's your sciatic nerve. Burning and tingling in the legs is one of the first symptoms of sciatica. See your doctor.
just the blood rushing back into them.
Circulation in your legs,you can try sitting on a pillow or something softer.%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
Could be your sciatica nerve, get it checked out. Feeling blood circulate is OK, but there shouldn't be a burning sensation.
It's poor blood circulation.
If it just happened from playing video games, keep moving around and it should go away once your circulation is back to normal.
From being in an awkward position, you may have irritated your sciatic nerve which can cause pain in the buttock region and radiates to the back of the leg. It should go away in a few days.
Answer:
I'm also thinking it's your sciatic nerve. Burning and tingling in the legs is one of the first symptoms of sciatica. See your doctor.
just the blood rushing back into them.
Circulation in your legs,you can try sitting on a pillow or something softer.%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
Could be your sciatica nerve, get it checked out. Feeling blood circulate is OK, but there shouldn't be a burning sensation.
It's poor blood circulation.
If it just happened from playing video games, keep moving around and it should go away once your circulation is back to normal.
From being in an awkward position, you may have irritated your sciatic nerve which can cause pain in the buttock region and radiates to the back of the leg. It should go away in a few days.
Burned with iron, HELP!?
I burned my arm last night when I accidentally bumped into an iron. The skin turned waxy at first and then it progressively got worse. Now, the very middle has risen up and looks like a blister filled with pus and the skin immediately around it is darker in color...almost leathery looking. I don't know what to do and I don't even know what degree burn it is. It's just on my arm and its such a little burn but I don't want it to scar and I want to take care of it.
Answer:
It is a SECOND degree burn.Easiest way to tend to it is to go to a walk-in clinic and ask for treatment. It will likely involve ointments, gauze and bandage rolls, along with some (mild) pain meds. The key to the degree of the burn is the fluid build-up in the blister. This means it is more than simply a superficial burn...it has gone to the deeper layers of the skin, although it has likely not killed the skin in the area.Since it is a second degree burn, I have to assume you were in contact with the iron for more than a few seconds - hard to do from bumping something. If this was caused by application, and you are not the one who applied it...that is called domestic or spousal abuse, and that is a one way street leading to more pain and possibly death. If this is true...leave the situation and do NOT return to it.As to the scar formation...sorry to tell you, but second degree burns almost always leave scars. However, you can take steps to reduce the likelihood of it being a big nasty scar by proper medical treatment, with antibiotics and the right skin conditioning cremes, you can minimize the size of the scar.
Do not pop it ! Call your doctor and have it looked at. Also, do not cover it !
Sounds like a third degree burn. If it is covering a small area, you need to drain the blister and top with a thin layer of Neosporin, then cover with clean, dry gauze. If you're dealing with a larger area, say more than an inch in diameter, go to your general practitioner or an Urgent Care facility.
Put some triple antibiotic ointment cream on it! It will keep it from getting infected and keep it from scaring, also to heal faster! Hope this helps, I've had bad burn before!
Oh like some one else said don't cover it, it needs air to heal! Unless your going to be in a dusty place, but then only cover for as long as needed only!
emtd65 just gave you the perfect advice. Hopefully you are reading this after you have gotten back from the hospital. Your still here? GO!
Its at least a second degree burn, but almost sounds like a 3rd degree burn. Unfortunately you will probably have a scar, since rarely does a burn not leave a scar. You can use Mederma on it, I have heard it works! As for the burn itself, you should apply a burn ointment to it, preferably silvadine which is available by prescription only. Keep the burn covered at all times to prevent it from getting infected. Also make sure to watch for signs of infection such as redness, warmth, red streaking, swelling, and pus (or increasing pus in your case) If you are able to see a doctor, please do!
Good Luck!
Answer:
It is a SECOND degree burn.Easiest way to tend to it is to go to a walk-in clinic and ask for treatment. It will likely involve ointments, gauze and bandage rolls, along with some (mild) pain meds. The key to the degree of the burn is the fluid build-up in the blister. This means it is more than simply a superficial burn...it has gone to the deeper layers of the skin, although it has likely not killed the skin in the area.Since it is a second degree burn, I have to assume you were in contact with the iron for more than a few seconds - hard to do from bumping something. If this was caused by application, and you are not the one who applied it...that is called domestic or spousal abuse, and that is a one way street leading to more pain and possibly death. If this is true...leave the situation and do NOT return to it.As to the scar formation...sorry to tell you, but second degree burns almost always leave scars. However, you can take steps to reduce the likelihood of it being a big nasty scar by proper medical treatment, with antibiotics and the right skin conditioning cremes, you can minimize the size of the scar.
Do not pop it ! Call your doctor and have it looked at. Also, do not cover it !
Sounds like a third degree burn. If it is covering a small area, you need to drain the blister and top with a thin layer of Neosporin, then cover with clean, dry gauze. If you're dealing with a larger area, say more than an inch in diameter, go to your general practitioner or an Urgent Care facility.
Put some triple antibiotic ointment cream on it! It will keep it from getting infected and keep it from scaring, also to heal faster! Hope this helps, I've had bad burn before!
Oh like some one else said don't cover it, it needs air to heal! Unless your going to be in a dusty place, but then only cover for as long as needed only!
emtd65 just gave you the perfect advice. Hopefully you are reading this after you have gotten back from the hospital. Your still here? GO!
Its at least a second degree burn, but almost sounds like a 3rd degree burn. Unfortunately you will probably have a scar, since rarely does a burn not leave a scar. You can use Mederma on it, I have heard it works! As for the burn itself, you should apply a burn ointment to it, preferably silvadine which is available by prescription only. Keep the burn covered at all times to prevent it from getting infected. Also make sure to watch for signs of infection such as redness, warmth, red streaking, swelling, and pus (or increasing pus in your case) If you are able to see a doctor, please do!
Good Luck!
Burned edge of hand, help??
Okay I burnt my hand today well like 5 minutes ago on my boyfriends dirtbike when i was taking out his key. and it really hurts, What do i do? Im starting to get a blister and its all red?
Answer:
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- 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 sterile paraffin wax 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...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area 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.
Brittney,
Always run it under cold water for 5 minutes first to get the area to cool down.
Then you can spray Solarcaine on it or put creams or sprays for burns. If you have none, you need to get some to keep on hand.
Do not rub butter on it. That is a wives tale and it is bad.
You can wrap ice in towel and sit on it to keep it cool and get the burning out.
Do not pop the blister. It will hurt bad and can get infected.
Wrape you hand in gauze and tape it off to keep germs and dirt out. Let it rest, if possible.
Dont put things on it that dont belong, it will only make it worse.
Once it stops burning, you can wrap it. Then let your body heal.
If it is very bad see your doctor. If it is a large area or it is burned through the skin and top layer of flesh. You will know if the pain does not go away.I just burned my finger 5 days ago and it is much better now and blister is gone. Just follow my instructions, I know how bad it feels, good luck.
Run water over the area, start out with water the temp you can stand it then increase the cold water running over it. Do this for 10 to 15 minutes. Then place it on an ice bag for another few minutes, remove it from the ice for a few minutes, repeat this till it starts felling better. Do not wrap it unless it becomes an open wound and becomes infected. it has to have air circulation
Answer:
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- 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 sterile paraffin wax 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...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area 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.
Brittney,
Always run it under cold water for 5 minutes first to get the area to cool down.
Then you can spray Solarcaine on it or put creams or sprays for burns. If you have none, you need to get some to keep on hand.
Do not rub butter on it. That is a wives tale and it is bad.
You can wrap ice in towel and sit on it to keep it cool and get the burning out.
Do not pop the blister. It will hurt bad and can get infected.
Wrape you hand in gauze and tape it off to keep germs and dirt out. Let it rest, if possible.
Dont put things on it that dont belong, it will only make it worse.
Once it stops burning, you can wrap it. Then let your body heal.
If it is very bad see your doctor. If it is a large area or it is burned through the skin and top layer of flesh. You will know if the pain does not go away.I just burned my finger 5 days ago and it is much better now and blister is gone. Just follow my instructions, I know how bad it feels, good luck.
Run water over the area, start out with water the temp you can stand it then increase the cold water running over it. Do this for 10 to 15 minutes. Then place it on an ice bag for another few minutes, remove it from the ice for a few minutes, repeat this till it starts felling better. Do not wrap it unless it becomes an open wound and becomes infected. it has to have air circulation
Burn treatment?!?
I accidentally burnt my arm on the stove a few days ago. The burn was flat then. Since, it has turned soft and developed some yellow pus. I have been splashing some hydrogen peroxide on it. Should I go to the doc's? What treatment options are there (both home and doctors)? Thanks!
Answer:
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- 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 sterile paraffin wax 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...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area 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.
I burnt myself really, really bad a few years ago. My doctor gave me some kind of salve that really helped. I belive that it had silver in it so I assume that it was not cheap. The stuff really did work and kind of protected it so it healed a lot faster.
just put some cream and cold water and ice if u go to the doctor he will tell u the same thing do that for a few days and your arm will be better!
sounds like it's infected.any time a burn becomes softer or begins to drain liquid of any kind (especially green,yellow,or yellowish-brown)-it's an indication of infection.you should make an appt to see your dr within 24 hours to receive antibiotics to treat the infection.for now i would only wash it well with warm water and mild soap. once this is done-just over it with gauze wrap (found at the local drugstore) to keep it dry and prevent germs from getting to it.stop using the peroxide-it can irritate the burn more and it could also kill of any new tissue that it trying to grow-preventing the burn from trying to heal itself.don't use any creams,oils,lotions,or ointments (neosporin included). these will further irritate the burn and can make the infection worse.make that appt to see your dr and it will be cleared up before you know it!!
If your burns are superficial. You could just apply burn cream.(Eg Boric Acid, etc)If the burns are secondary to tertiary type.
(Forming Blisters and fluid filled)
You need to see the doctor.Application of special ointments/creams like
Silver sulfadiazine along with wet to dry dressing may need to be placed...and will have to be re-dressed every day.
to promote skin healing and prevent infections...
Answer:
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- 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 sterile paraffin wax 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...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area 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.
I burnt myself really, really bad a few years ago. My doctor gave me some kind of salve that really helped. I belive that it had silver in it so I assume that it was not cheap. The stuff really did work and kind of protected it so it healed a lot faster.
just put some cream and cold water and ice if u go to the doctor he will tell u the same thing do that for a few days and your arm will be better!
sounds like it's infected.any time a burn becomes softer or begins to drain liquid of any kind (especially green,yellow,or yellowish-brown)-it's an indication of infection.you should make an appt to see your dr within 24 hours to receive antibiotics to treat the infection.for now i would only wash it well with warm water and mild soap. once this is done-just over it with gauze wrap (found at the local drugstore) to keep it dry and prevent germs from getting to it.stop using the peroxide-it can irritate the burn more and it could also kill of any new tissue that it trying to grow-preventing the burn from trying to heal itself.don't use any creams,oils,lotions,or ointments (neosporin included). these will further irritate the burn and can make the infection worse.make that appt to see your dr and it will be cleared up before you know it!!
If your burns are superficial. You could just apply burn cream.(Eg Boric Acid, etc)If the burns are secondary to tertiary type.
(Forming Blisters and fluid filled)
You need to see the doctor.Application of special ointments/creams like
Silver sulfadiazine along with wet to dry dressing may need to be placed...and will have to be re-dressed every day.
to promote skin healing and prevent infections...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)