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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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How much mg of pain reliver can you take at one time?
it really depends on the type of pain reliever. if it is anything over the counter like Motrin or Tylenol then it isn't recommended that you ever exceed 4000mg a day. liver damage and failure happens at that point,
if it is any prescription pain reliever such as percocet, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine or Oxycontin than you must be very careful. these are narcotic opiate pain killers and overdose is very common. There is a very thin line with these and what kills one person might not kill you. it is never safe to take more than prescribed but it is extremely common. It would depend on your body weight and how often you take pain killers to say how many milligrams is safe for you. Its always a better idea to just take the recommended dose and follow all directions your doctor gives you.
Which is better for pain management hydromorphone hcl 16 mg or oxycodone hcl 60 mg?
Both opiate medications are very powerful painkillers that achieve the exact same results. The hydromorphone has 16mg of opiates and the oxycodone has 60mg of opiates. Both are time release so don't cut them in half and then take them or you could overdose.
Its always best to take the lowest dosage that works and increase that dose only when the lower dose is no longer working. Whatever you do be sure to stay in contact with your doctor before making any changes in dosage of any medication but this is especially true with any opiate medication.
It's also a good idea to have some Narcan on hand just in case of an accidental overdose . Narcan can and will will save your life. Your doctor can prescribe Narcan for you and it's cheep..
Opiate pain medication is highly addictive and that addiction will creep up on you and you won't see it until it's late. Take it from an old veteran it's no fun being addicted to opiates then trying to get clean. It will be one of the hardest things to have to go through. Unfortunately for most addicts it usually doesn't end well.
Take Care, Stay safe and good luck!
Can gas cause pains in your chest and arm area and you feel it when you take a deep breath?
YES! Especially after surgery, but gas can travel virtually anywhere in the body and cause pain. Some other causes of pain in the chest: heart problems (obviously), pleurisy (inflammation of the lining around the lungs), heartburn. Gas and pleuricy give sharp pain...a heart attack can as well. Heartburn is normally a dull, burning pain.
Why I have a sharp pain behind the right eye?
Best guess is the onset of a migraine headache, although more detail would help (feel free to add to the Discussion section of this question). Has this happened before? Does it come and go? Anything new in your routine?
What causes pain to the right side of the abdomen?
Swelling on the right side of your abdomen can be caused by many things, some harmful, some not. Seeing a doctor can rule out tumors and serious health problems. It could also just be a cyst or constipation.
What can cause pain in the tip of the nose?
How about a pimple that is under the skin . Actually a build up of bacteria . Often it's an ingrown hair. If your Ph level is off you can get a very sore little bump inside the nostril, in your mouth on your tongue, sore gums or even a sore on your lip. In a day or so the bump will go away. Most people get them.
How do you get rid of a blister on the bottom of your tongue?
I have these as well, and have been told it is an allergic reaction to something. I recently had a bad blood test, stating that my B-12 levels were extremely low. I began taking Sublingual Tablets and liquid form of vitamin B-12, which go under your tongue, to try to increase my levels before my next blood test. Apparently I am allergic to something in it. I now am taking benadryl, and it seems to be helping shrink them and help with the pain. My lips, tongue and the better part of the front inside of my mouth swelled and burned like nothing I have ever felt before. I lived with the constant feeling of just drinking something terribly hot and being scalded. The tip of my tongue felt like I was constantly getting paper cuts all over. I went to the Doctor, and was given a script for Magic Mouth Wash, and an antibiotic. 4 days later, I have clear blisters all over the center back of my tongue, going down the sides. So far, only the benedryl seems to be providing any relief.
How do you disvirgin a girl without pain?
You do not break your hymen - it can tear but only if penetration is rough or forced, and even when torn it doesn't normally hurt. There's no reason to tear your hymen, just leave it the hell alone.
What is the pain in my lower left side right below the ribs?
I am experiencing a pain in the same location you described and was looking for answers as well, this forum helped point me in the right direction, I think I may have a hiatal hernia, because my pain started after I did stock at work lifting a bunch of 40lb boxes, check this link and see if this fits for your situation http://www.medhelp.org/forums/gastro/messages/36555.html
How can you get a prescription of oxycodone?
First of all, you need a pain management doctor, a legitimate back problem or some type of chronic pain that never goes away, and proof via x-rays or other tests in order to be prescribed Oxycontin. The only opiate you will be prescribed without proof is, if you're lucky, Vicodin... maybe even Percocet. if you're REALLY lucky.
It will takes MONTHS to be able to get prescribed Oxycontin. And even then, it's not guaranteed. Doctors are scared about the DEA swooping in and lifting on their license because of the certain doctors who prescribed OC loosely and got locked up, or trust me, doctors would be a little more lenient to prescribe them. It's a shame, because for those of us in serious pain, Oxycontin is probably one of the best medications out there for a lot of people.
Where is the pain in the pancreas?
Gallbladder stones usually do no produce any pain or symptoms until they are about 8mm in diameter. When they exceed this size, following symptoms are produced:
- Pain in upper right abdomen
- Pain between shoulder blades (scapula) at back
- Pain below right scapula
- The pain is accompanied by nausea, vomitting
- It may last from 30 minutes to few hours, and is called "gallstone attack". This attack resembles "kidney stone attack" and therefore one should see his physician.
- Other symptoms are: Belching, intolerence to fatty food, indigestion etc.
Symptoms of a painful joint may be redness, throbbing or lessened mobility. Icing the joint periodically, as well as taking ibuprofen or naproxen may help relieve the pain. Tylenol is not effective. If the pain persists, visit your doctor.
How do you make the pain of missing someone go away?
Call them or try to remember a good time you had with them. If the person in question is unfortunately deceased, try talking or being around others whom they were close to. If this doesn't help, you can always try to occupy yourself with the trivial matters of everyday life.
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Sometimes nothing helps. You just have to do the best you can with the situation.
Do you suck the poison out when you are bitten by a snake?
NO ! You risk being poisoned yourself if you do that - especially if you don't know the species and taxonomy of the snake. The treatment :- Lay the patient down, and keep them as calm as possible - this serves to slow the heart-rate, inhibiting the speed the toxins spread through the body. Apply a pressure bandage above the bite area - (NOT a tourniquet). Periodically release the bandage and re-apply to ensure enough blood circulation gets to the affected limb to prevent gangrene. Seek medical assistance ASAP.
How do opiates reduce the sensation of pain?
Opiates block the pain signals to the brain - therefore the the brain has reduced sensitivity to the pain.
How do you cure pains in the thumb?
To cure pains in the thumb,First keep the thumb in one position,(try not to move it so much).Gently,apply ice to the thumb to prevent swelling,Then take two Motrin or pain relievers.(try to soak the thumb in warm water. If pain still occurs something is wrong and you need to go to the EMR quickly !
What helps a tummy ache for one year old?
There are many natural stomach remedies.
A little gingerale stirred with a metal spoon to reduce carbonation will help. A strong clear mint tea with a little sugar either hot or cold will also help to settle the stomach.
Over the counter medications such as Pepto Bismol (Bismuth) Tums or Rolaids will ease the upset in most cases. milk plain and simple (warm it up first)
What is the best thing to do for knee pain?
Ice the knee every 15 mins to reduce swelling.
Or try a very low dose diuretic. It can help to rid the body of excess fluids, but make sure to drink plenty of water so you don't dehydrate.
It depends on what's causing it? and how did you injure it? If it's a sprain then ice, advil and resting it should help. If you have torn a ligament then this won't help and you may need an MRI and surgery. If it's carpal tunnel syndrome then you will need to find out what caused it...repetitive use or some other reason? I would suggest you see an orthopedist if after 4 wks you are still having symptoms.
Can being in pain make your heart rate go up?
Yes. Anxiety increases sympathetic tone and that produces increased heart rate.
Most people tend to dislike loud noises for any length of time especially when thay have no control over it. Playing loud music is also often considered to be rude, selfish and immature behaviour typical of 'brattish' teenagers rather than mature adults.
We may have eyelids, but sadly we don't have 'earlids'. This means that whenever someone plays loud music, whether it's Bach or Beyonce, Jungle or Jazz, everyone in the affected area has to listen to it, regardless of their own musical preferences or state of mind.
People who tend to crank up the radio in a home, apartment or driving have little regard for the people around them. They fail to realize or care that people around them may suffer from hypertension, migraines, or just don't want to listen to what's being forced upon them.
They may, for example, have decided that its their role to 'liven the place up a bit' (a trope often found in comedy films and TV shows), or feel a desire to demonstrate the kind of culture they belong to by playing their chosen music loudly. However the negative social consequences of this behaviour are more likely to alienate the perpetrator than endear them to their neighbours.
Worse still, walls, fences, trees and other obstacles 'soak up' the high frequencies in music, leaving the hapless victims of musical noise pollution subjected to the bassline of the music in question, which is often repetitive and musically uninteresting.
Being subjected to loud music can cause increase in blood pressure, affect concentration and cause a general increase in stress levels.
There are a number of symbols that could be used to represent hurt or pain. Broken hearts are one example.
What is the best pain medication?
It depend on what is causing the pain In the case of rheumatoid arthritis the control of inflammation is of great benefit this is done with disease modifying drugs like methotrexate which disable that part of the immune system that causes inflation. Then there non steroidal and steroidal antiinflammatory. as well as plain analgesics that work by reducing the reception of pain
