Pain

Question: pain!!!!!!!!? ok, everyday i find myself with a terrible pain in my stomach, which later causes me to feel nauseoas to all the smells around me. then, sometimes i get heart burn. after that, a terrible headache. What could it be. Any suggestions, treatments?

Answer: Preganancy??????? If not it could be a flu or a bug or something like a viral infection

Question: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? i recently broke my left knee last summer and also strained some ligaments in it too but im also haveing a different kinda pain in my other leg, kinda like a growing pain.. could this be from limping for a while and will it go away because its bin like a year... jus wondering thx...

Answer: it could be shin splints in your shins...its not too serious if it is

Question: What pain reliever is advertised with a man holding the world on his shoulders in a commercial? The commercial starts with everybody falling off the world. The camera zooms out and it shows a man holding the world on his shoulders. He is in pain and gets a pain reliever from someone one on the world. What pain reliever is that promoting?

Answer: Definitely Excedrin. A combination of aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine. I have used it for years for all the usual aches, pains, headaches and stiffness.

Question: How long does ovulation pain last and what can I do to relieve the pain? I have a bad pain in my lower right abdomen which I'm presuming is ovulation pain. I'm supposed to be going to my friends birthday party in about 4 hours and if my pains carry on like this I'm not going to be able to go, I can hardly stand up straight. How can I relieve the pain?

Answer: About one in five women experience pain and discomfort during ovulation. The duration of the pain varies from one woman to the next, but ranges from a few minutes to 48 hours. In most cases, ovulation pain doesn’t mean that anything is wrong. However, severe pain may sometimes be symptomatic of gynaecological conditions including endometriosis, which was the cause for painful ovulation and periods I experienced for nearly a year before I decided to seek help from my doctor and gynaecologist. I would recommend that you consult with your doctor/gynaecologist if your ovulation pain lasts longer than three days or is associated with other unusual menstrual symptoms, such as heavy bleeding. Good luck :)

Question: What is pain exactly and why is it different from an enjoyable feeling? I kind of understand how pain works, we touch something sharp or hot, some cells die, and an impulse gets sent to the brain telling it to feel pain. But something like a kiss for example, the lips touch and an impulse gets sent to the brain telling it to feel good. So my two questions are: 1. What exactly decides which kind of impulse to send to the brain and what defines the difference between a good feeling impulse and a pain impulse? 2. Once the impulse gets to the brain and the brain creates the feeling of good or pain for us, how exactly does it do it? Does it change something in our brain? Generates some chemicals which create the appropriate feeling?

Answer: you feel pain way before cells die. your sensory nerve endings are activated. These nerves lead to certain centers in the brain and those are specialized for pain. others are specialized for pleasure. in pleasure, dopamine is released which makes you feel good.

Question: How to reduce foot pain, leg pain and back pain while standing at work for a long time? Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone could give me advice on how to reduce foot pain, leg pain, and back pain while on the job at work. Thanks! :( I want to know if there is any foods, minerals, and what not that might be able to help me reduce the pain.

Answer: When standing still, have one foot higher than the other, it really works, like even a level of a 3" to 5" can make a difference when standing idle. If working on concrete, get soft soled shoes, like cushions. Trying exercises like walking on toes for a minute. Sitting down on a chair, bring your legs up and stretch your foot all the way forward and then all the way back (may have to have someone help you with this one), it stretches the tendons and muscles you have used one way all day. Taking baths with epson salts helps (clear with GP). Make sure (via blood work) you have the right balance with potassium, magnesium, and calcium, to keep the leg pain away. Also stand two feet from wall, hold the wall and lean into the wall by relaxing arms, helps with legs. Also massage legs from foot to knee. Keep hydrated. When you can get a break, put feet up, if you can, higher than heart, helps with the blood circulation. If your feet swell, make sure you have good shoes, see GP to make sure you don't have an underlying medical condition. Compression stockings for men and women are available to help keep the fluids from staying in legs and feet (see GP for guidance). Back pain requires actually exercise and make sure there is nothing wrong first medically. Lot of stress from standing all day. Swimming is good as a relief, so is yoga and massage. Generally, people that eat right don't need supplements, but who eats right? Balance your meals with lots of greens, fresh veggies, light on meats and beer. Too much calcium like dairy can cause a buildup in blood, so balance is important. Try to stay away from corn products, seems there are people that are on their feet all the time, getting off of corn does help, but they don't know why yet. Sometimes my son, after being on his feet all day says he feels like he was hit by a truck, God forbid, but he goes on his bike and weird, using different muscles helps the ones he overworked, so try it. If you have no medical problem, sometimes a hobby like bowling can make the difference because of the way we move or not move all day needs all the muscles working. When tired, do put feet up, massage legs and feet, use pillows for back support and chill out.

Question: What could pain in my back from taking a deep breath mean? I have been experiencing back pain (localized to the middle-to-upper right region of my back) all day, especially when I take a deep breath. I've also noticed I get the pain when I move my right arm in certain directions, as well as if I twist my back to the right or left. But the pain is the worst when I take a deep breath. Could this just be a muscle strain? I'm not sure if pain from a muscle strain can be felt from taking a deep breath. Any advice and/or information would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer: There is a chance that you subluxated (partially displaced) a rib. This usually happens in the back from a traumatic incident, and can cause restricted and painful breathing. You also might have strained or bruised an intercostal muscle, located between the ribs. Either one would cause the symptoms you're describing. A chiropractor might help, as well as alternating heat and ice on the area. Start with 10 minutes of heat, end with 10 minutes of ice. Gentle deep breathing exercises can help a displaced rib readjust. Follow the procedure in the link below, except only breathe in to the point where you experience NO pain. You will find that you can breathe in deeper the more you do it.

Question: What is the best pain relief during labour? Ive never been good with pain, Ive always had extremely painful period pains in life and in general have never been good with pain. So now that i am pregnant and planning my labour, I would like to know what is the best pain relief as I dont want to have a stressful, painful labour. Is gas and air going to be enough? does it actually take any pain away? Or would an epidural be a better option? What are the pro's and con's for both of these?

Answer: It depends on your situation at the time and when you end up in hospital in relation to the progress of your labour. If you are in advanced labour gas and air becomes the only option. If you wish an epidural, which is not without risk and increases your risk of requiring intervention, (forceps or a Caesarean,) ideally you should discuss this option with your midwife in advance. Otherwise the middle option is pethidine and gas and air in the later stages.

Question: How much pain relief can I expect from cortizone injections into a bulging disk? Does anyone have a bulging disk which caused a lot of pain? If so, did you get cortizone injections and if you did how much relief from pain did you get? What has been the best pain relief?

Answer: I once had a cortisone shot in my wrist. It was very painful. I have since discovered a drug free non-invasive way to reduce inflammation - I use this product for my back and my knees. Its called actipatch. Works like a charm, easy to use and a good value since it lasts so long.

Question: What is causing this chronic pain in my lower abdomen? Every year, around this time, I get chronic pains in my lower abdomen, just below the belly button. This pain is accompanied by diarrhea and the pain is mild to moderate--depends on how my day is going or how it has gone. Please, help me figure out what could be causing this pain, and please, help me figure out any at-home-remedies that may stop the pain or ease it's passing.

Answer: What makes your question difficult to answer is the time of year factor. I don't know of anything in and of itself that would give you abdominal pain that is accompanied by or caused by the time of year. Are you changing your diet or activity level? Does the pain and diarrhea come at other times of the year also but not as bad? There has to be something else that is triggering this, I think. If you are having some strange reaction to the time of year, try getting the lamps that are recommended for people that become depressed due to the shortening of days. You need light that mimics natural sunlight, not just more lamps. You can find them if you do a search on seasonal affective disorder light or lamp. If that doesn't work, try talking to your doctor.

Question: How to relieve pain before a root canal treatment? Hello everyone, my friend has a root canal and she is in alot of pain, she's getting it treated tomorrow, but that's still aways a way considering how much pain she's in. Is there any home remedies you out there know of to use, to temporarily relieve the pain? Even if only a little, I'd really like to help her out, so any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. -She's also has taken some pain relievers to try and help, but it's not doing much. thanks so far guys. She's taken some ibprofens(sp?) so maybe it will start to get effective, anymore help is great.

Answer: *She should have asked for some pain pills. Generally they give Hydrocodone. Ibuprofen is good for dental pain and this comes from my dentist. I have been threw many root canals. She may have TMJ as well. This gives me pain after a trip at the dentist. Hope this helps.

Question: When does neck and back pain start to occur during pregnancy? When does the actual neck and back pain usually occur? I'm almost a month pregnant and I woke up this morning experiencing the worst back of my neck and back pain! I'm experiencing stiffness and sharp pains everytime I bend my head neck or back forward, even when I'm sitting down. Has any woman experienced this kind of back pain? When does back and neck pain usually start during pregnancy?

Answer: It could just be stress for you or you could have pulled a muscle. Since you are only a month pregnant, I wouldn't think that the neck and back pain was from pregnancy. A cause for neck and back pain is because of the increase in hormones which causes a shift in joints and can loosen ligaments which could cause posture to change and a less support for your back. Another reason is once you become bigger and actually have a pretty big belly, your center of gravity will change and this causes a different posture that your body isn't used to., which over time will cause pain. Also when the baby becomes bigger and you start to gain more weight, your back has to support more weight in a different area than it's used to. Ever carry a heavy back pack around all day and your back begins to hurt? It's like that, only in your belly. You can start to help symptoms of this by using pillows between your legs to even out your back while you are sleeping. There are also certain pregnancy pillows that are made specifically for pregnant women. I started feeling back pain around 20 weeks. I'm also very small built and very short, and carrying a baby and baby weight for me was a struggle. You'll start feeling pain once you put on more baby weight and your belly gets bigger, but it can all depend on your build. Good luck to you!

Question: What type of pain killers are usually prescribed for post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair? What type of pain killers are usually prescribed for post operative pain relating to inguinal hernia repair? Also, what type of pain should a 23 year old otherwise healthy male expect from inguinal hernia repair surgery? Thanks!

Answer: What you are prescribed for postoperative pain depends completely on the doctor. You may get anything from prescription-strength ibuprofen (600mg or 800mg tablets), weak opioids (codeine, propoxyphene), medium-strength opioid (hydrocodone), or stronger opioids (oxycodone, hydromorphone, morphine). You will most likely get one of the following: * Tylenol with codeine * Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, or Norco (hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Tylenol)) * Percocet (oxycodone with acetaminophen (Tylenol)) * Percodan (oxycodone with aspirin) * Combunox (oxycodone with ibuprofen) Those are the most commonly prescribed medications for acute postoperative pain. The pain should not be severe as it is not a major surgery. Pain medications with hydrocodone or oxycodone will most likely work just fine. Codeine is weaker and may not work as well. But everyone's body and their response to pain is different, so what works great for one person may not work at all for someone else. I would take whatever you are given, and if it is not working, or if you are experiencing bad side effects like nausea, vomiting, itching, dizziness, or severe drowsiness, call the surgeon and let him or her know, and you should be switched to something else that may work better for you -- both in how effectiveness in treating your pain and minimizing side effects. There is no reason why you should suffer from undertreated pain or unmanageable side effects from the drugs, so do not be afraid to call the surgeon to adjust or change your medication.

Question: What causes pain in the shoulder and arm and how do you relieve it? My mom has been having an intense pain from her neck and shoulder and along her right arm for over a week now. She's used maximum strength Ben Gay and it hasn't given much relief. She's 52 years old. Her back also seems to be swollen around the areas that give her pain. What could this be? Is there anything to relieve the pain? Should we go to the hospital?

Answer: yes you should take her to the doctor it sounds like something pretty serious by it being swollen in the area were it is hurting

Question: Is there a natural pain reliever that really work on severe back pain and spasms? I am tired of going to doctor for my back pain, and having them just keep refering me to specialist. I need pain relief. Not back surgery! I have some old injury, but the biggest problem is probably a pinched nerve or something that is causing unreal pain.

Answer: I have tried, for something similar, reflexology to relax the entire body, followed by work on the specific area, ie your back. It may not be reflexology that works for you, it may be something else - accupressure, biofeedback, yoga, ... There are many, many different things to try. You'll know pretty quickly if you found the right thing for you. If not, move on, try the next thing, or try a different practitioner. Whatever the treatment, or treatments of choice, try to go to a facility that has a place where you can relax before and after, and try to give yourself time for this. To me, this makes a very significant difference - I used to rush to finish what I was doing, rush in the car to get to the treatment, rush out of the treatment in traffic, the try to make up for whatever activity I had missed time on - this negated the treatment. Whatever the treatment is, start with the treatment not for your back, to get your body ready. Then, over several sessions, slowly increase the focus on your back. Note that when I say relax, I mean much more than that, but I cannot describe it very well. Maybe well being is a better description. It seems as though it makes your body really have its full ability to deal with the issue. It worked for me. Good luck.

Question: How should I interpret this pain down my left shoulder blade and down my left arm? When I do the elliptical trainer, I have been getting pains in my upper back that really feel like they're coming from around my left shoulder blade. The pain extends down my left arm. However, there is no shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue accompanying the pain. Can this be a heart problem or must the pain in my arm occur with shortness of breath or tightness in my chest?

Answer: This can be a heart problem. if i were you i would stop exercising and go to the doctor. if the pain doesnt go away call 911