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Pain
Physical pain is a part of life. We all experience it, whether a scrape on the knee or a broken bone, receptors in our bodies sent pain signals all the way from our extremities to our brains. Here you might ask and answer questions about unexplained pain, what it could mean, and what to do about it.
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As odd as this may seem, it could actually be from a cut or abrasion below the groin area, such as on the legs. There are glands in the groin area that can be affected by something like that. But you need to see your doctor for an examination, since there are a number of things that could cause this.
What pills are best for toothache?
ibuprofen and Tylenol work well
also there are these Q-tip type things you can get at Walgreen's from the brand ORA-GEL they get rid of tooth aches instantly. I used them when i was going to have a root canal. They work
Can you take Neproxen with Suboxone?
Yes, it is okay to take NyQuil if you are taking Suboxone. I am on Suboxone and I take NyQuil; in fact I just took some yesterday.
What causes Pain in your left shoulder blade?
Pain in your shoulder blade is a vague symptom. The fact that nothing seems to help it is also, sadly, vague. Have you suffered any trauma lately (a car accident, recent falls, a pick-up game of football that got a bit rough?) How long have you had the pain? Have you tried ibuprofen at 8 hour intervals for two or more days? (Sometimes it takes several doses to control pain.), Are you a female? (Not to alarm you, but scapular pain is a symptom of heart attack in women, who present differently than men.)
If the pain has been present for more than a day, and hasn't gotten better, or doesn't feel like a muscular or skeletal injury, go to your local ER and get checked out, especially if you have any kind of family history of heart disease.
If you can remember a precipitating event, and it's just a nagging sprain or strain, make an appointment with your doctor.
Err on the side of caution.
What is the difference between a dislocation and a subluxation?
Subluxation is a partial dislocation.
A dislocation is a severe injury in which the articular surfaces of joint is no longer in contact & a subluxation is a partial or incomplete displacement of the joint surface.
Depending on the intensity of pain it can be hard to ignore, but becoming very interested and involved with something can make you forget about some pain. I visit with friends, do one of my outdoor hobbies (even in Houston heat) or get involved with an answer here.
What is the best painkiller for toothache?
You can buy clove oil at the pharmacy for around $4.00. You dip a q-tip in the oil and place it right on the tooth. You can also do the same with Orajel. You can try Tylenol or ibuprofen, whichever you prefer. If the pain gets too bad to handle a doctor can prescribe you something stronger, such as vicodin or percocet.
How do you come off pain killers?
I've gotten off Vicodin before and it's definitely difficult. The best thing I can say to do is to take Aleve for the sweats, stay away from caffienne and try to get yourself on an antidepressant before coming off. I usually stayed in bed most of the time I was coming off. If you find you're still having a hard time I'd suggest going to rehab, or going to your dr and asking for a prescription to help you get off medication. I have had Catapress before which worked well. Mostly, the best thing you can do is to STAY AWAY from them! It's the worst feeling in the entire world to come off Vicodin
What will happen if someone steps on your chest?
If the blow is hard enough, it could crack or break some ribs. Or worse, if the blow lands on the sternum, it could even stop the heart. There was a few ago, a small child who tried to catch a softball that was tossed to him. It missed his glove and struck him in the chest stopping his heart. I recall hearing about it on the news long ago.
What would cause your right arm to ache and your arm and hand and fingers fell very tingly?
Tingling usually denotes that something is happening to a nerve. Compression of a nerve can occur when pressure is applied over a nerve for a prolonged period, such as habitually leaning on an elbow. Compression of a nerve can also occur due to repetitive motions which can cause some damage to soft tissue, causing it to swell and press on a nerve, also causing muscle ache as well. Compression of a nerve can also occur when calcium deposits in a joint press on a nerve (most nerve plexus are located at joints).
Both feverfew and capsaicin (a byproduct of chili peppers) are used to treat migraines.
Feverfew has been shown to be effective as both a migraine abortive and as a preventative treatment when small amounts are taken daily. Chewing the leaves can produce sores in the mouth, so people who choose to use fresh feverfew often tuck the leaves into a capsule.
Capsaicin is currently being used in a nasal spray called Sinol as a migraine abortive.
Sudden pain on right side of ribcage?
It could be a number of reasons, Heart problems, lung infection (inflamed lungs). The number one cause of rib pain is bruised or fractured ribs. It could also be the tissue between your rib cage and lungs are sore. I had some rib pain recently that was persistent over a month I went in to get it check out and a CT scan showed inflamed instants that ended up being due to a bacterial infection and gastritis. I'm no doctor my any means, but some research will take you a long way. If its serious enough to post a question id say its serious enough to see a doctor. Good Luck.
What are possible causes for pain in the lower abdomen to the right of the belly button?
Sharp pain could be several things - in that area of the body are many muscles that you might have strained; also ovaries if you are a female; the appendix is there, and will usually be a steady pain that gets worse if you press the area and let go suddenly, along with a fever; also it could be something in the intestines or other digestive organs. If it does not go away, or if it is not relieved by over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, you should see a doctor to find out what it is. If you have that appendix fever and odd pain that gets worse when you let up on the pressure, you should go to the E.R. at once.
If you took suboxone on Friday and had urine test the following monday would it show up?
Suboxone takes about 72 hours to leave your system. However, Suboxone does not show up as an opiate on a drug test, so I wouldn't worry about it anyway. They have to specifically test for it, and my doctor says they hardly ever do.
What does it mean when you have sharp pains in your breasts?
This is one of those questions where you really need to see a doctor for the answer. Sharp pains ANYWHERE on your body are not good sign. And no one is going to be able to diagnose you with just one symptom, such as sharp pain. If you're looking for someone to say that sharp pains in your breasts are normal, or if you're looking for someone to say that sharp pains definitely mean one thing or the other for sure, no one on here can do that for you. ~ T
Can you get addicted to feeling pain?
Yes, I suppose you could. I guess it is similar to being addicted to adrenaline rushes.
What if you have Back pain while inserting a tampon?
There can be a few reasons for pain during tampon insertion:
- Not relaxing enough during insertion.
- Not inserting the tampon high enough in the vagina.
- Inserting at the wrong angle so pushing into vaginal walls.
- Using too high an absorbency for your flow.
- Allergic reaction to the tampons you're using.
What do you do if you have sharp pains in elbow?
It depends. If it's a sharp stabbing sensation coming from the interior of the forearm it's most likely a partially torn tendon. (Very painful) It also depends on how this happened. Whether it was a blow to the area affected or excessive repetitive use will determine the recovery time. If it's a blow to the area, it should heal within a month. (Only if you give it rest and refrain from lifting.)
If it is caused from excessive repetitive use, it will take quite a bit longer. Usually up to eight months. Every injury is different. Therapy may be necessary. Usually strong anti-inflammatorys and ultra sound treatments are used to help treat tendinitis.
If you are worried about work and this is where the injury occurred, your employer is required by law to give you time off. This is all made possible with F.M.L.A. (Family Medical Leave Act) During this time they can not fire you. I recommend seeing two doctors. Just for a second opinion. Usually if it is a tendon, your doctor may want to give you an x-ray to see if a piece of the bone was torn away during the initial incident.
For younger individuals I do not recommend getting a shot of hydrocortisone via direct injected into the tendon itself. I suggest talking to two doctors from separate clinics that specialize in sports medicine before considering it.
Added Information: usually these injuries occur due to misinformation, IE: working out for too long. You have to remember there is no quick way to getting stronger. It takes time. These injuries are quite common, thanks to the fitness industry who sometimes claim working out for long periods of time will give better results. While it is good to push yourself, no more than an hour should be spent at the gym. You need to give your body time to recover. It is not a matter of how much or how long you lift; it is only a matter of whether you do it or not. If you feel like something hurts, listen to your body and give it rest. This type of injury can be very painful and cause reoccurring injuries due to your first incident. Please listen to your body!
What can you do to stop the pain from ovarian cyst pain?
I found out I have two cysts,one the size of a baseball. The only thing that really works to releive the pain is to take an entire container of ice cream and place it directly on my lap. Eating it is optional but it helps to avoid the messy cleanup later:)
I would say yes. after sex some pain can be normal. it can come from your boyfriend/ husband thrusting too deeply or if you had "rough" sex. it can also come from the penis hitting the "top" of your vagina. no worries.
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if its not rough sex as above poster says and it is regular (ie happens every time you have sex), that is a worry!
there is all kinds of reasons for it and they mostly are medical, i suggest you go see your doctor about it because leaving it will not help and probably only make it worse and it could be something that can easily be sorted.
Will smoking make your toothache worse?
yes it does.if you do smoke you should clean your mouth out with sea salt and water.if you clean it out with mouthwash it could make your tooth sore.id advise you not smoke and as lil as possible
Do pain killers cause infertility?
According to the instruction leaflet in a packet of ibuprofen, "it may cause temporary infertility" - infertility that resolves when you stop taking the drug. However it does not clarify whether this is specific to men, women or both. Paracetamol is not known to affect fertility.
What causes chills in your lower leg?
Hi, I am a first year Physician assistant student. I believe that could be lower leg syndrome and would check with the doctor.
What is the best painkiller for knee pain?
For a knee replacement I am not sure how intense the surgery and physical pain afterwords is so I can not tell you an exact answer but most likely the doctor would either give you high Oxycontin's (atleast 40mg, the highest they make is 80mg and who knows maybe you will get 80mg, if the pain is as bad as back surgery, probably 80mg, if much less severe (not MUCH less just a noticeable difference in pain, then probably 40mg or 60mg Oxycontin pills) or you might get morphine (sorry but I am unfamiliar with the dosages of morphine, but I do know that even the lowest dose of morphine is pretty intense (intense as in extreme pain relief) so the lowest dosage of morphine is probably about equal to 40mg of Oxycodone (which is the drug in percocet and drug in Oxycontin as well, Oxycontin is called oxy-contin because its continual release, it has a coating on it and its a very small pill, it has no Tylenol in it like percocets do.)
In conclusion, you would only get Oxycontin or morphine, there arent any other narcotic pain relievers (that are strong enough (for example there is vicodin, a weak percocet, and theres also darvacet, like a weak vicodin, and probably some others too) it really just depends on the doctor in the end. If your having financial problems he may give you the one that is cheaper (im not sure which that is) but equal in pain relief to the other drug, so theres nothing to worry about.
