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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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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.
What kind of doctor do you see for pain in the appendix?
Usually, a doctor who specializes in internal medicinewill consult on this one. And an abdominal surgeon might get the call to do the cutting if surgical intervention is warranted. (An emergency surgeon will have done a number of these operations when "right now" is the order of the attending physician.) Those are generalities, however. What actually happens depends on how bad the symptoms are when the patient presents, and which M.D.'s are about the facility at that time.
How do you get knots out of lower back by yourself?
The best option would be a physiotherapist. They will be able to massage the knots out - but even an inexpert massage will help. To massage it out, locate the knot on your back. It will be a small ball about the size of your thumb. Circle the knot firmly - it should be slightly painful to the person. Work each knot for a minute, then move on. Do each knot over twice. Swimming is also good exercise for the condition as it "works" these muscles. Also try heat pads to lessen tightness in the muscles. And a cream like Voltaren will reduce swelling. It should take about a week to make a noticible difference if the knots are bad and about 4 weeks to completely disappear. To stop the knots reoccurring or getting worse, examine your lifestyle for the cause of the knots. Is it the position you sleep in? Is it stress? Is it the way you sit at work?
What does getting shot feel like?
It kind of depends, what kind of shot. like, literally shots feel like tiny little pinches. on your skin
did you know : take a deep breath while they put the needle in, and it won't hurt as much.
really! But some shots, like swine flu don't hurt when you first get it.
But you'll obviously be a little sore.
How do you get rid of a toothache?
Please see your dentist for a permanent solution; a temporary way to ease the pain is with simple pain medicine, or a numbing solution such as Orajel or Anbesol. Also, avoid very hot and cold foods/liquid, which can irritate the tooth.
I am a "Road Warrior" and at times when I cannot get to a dentist fast so I try everything. I have gone through the Tylenol, Asprin, Advil and found the BEST is Aleve (Naproxen Sodium) for those frugal folks.I take three Aleve and about 10 to 15 minutes later the pain is tolerable and about 10 to 15 more minutes the pain is gone for the most part and I can continue on without trying anything and everything to make it go away. Funny enough, the Aleve helps me faster than Vicodin does...
Can toothache cause bad headaches?
Yes, a tooth infection can cause a headache. Also, be aware that certain sinus conditions can mask as tooth problems. For example, although not common today, it still happens that growths in certain sinus cavities cause pain, drippings, other symptoms that lead doctors and dentists to treat as tooth/gum problems, and too often by the time the real condition is unearthed it is too late to save the patient.
How long does it take till your bone in your neck heals?
The younger you are when you break your clavicle, the less time it takes for the fracture to heal. Children will heal a broken bone in 3 to 4 weeks, teenagers will need 6 to 8 weeks before the broken clavicle completely heals, and adults may take up to four months.
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