Arm/wrist problems and no health insurance: what to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 18, 2009 - 17 answers

Health Mystery Solved. I have been given a diagnosis of avascular necrosis. My general practitioner relayed these results to me after she saw my MRI results. On Friday I meet with an orthopedic surgeon. Please help me prepare. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I just found out my foot pain is being caused by bunions. Now what? [more inside]
posted by picapica on Jun 15, 2009 - 12 answers

My feet are in pain. What kind of doctor should I go to? I've heard that podiatry is sort of a dubious branch of medicine. [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 19, 2009 - 17 answers

YouAreNotMyDoctorFilter: Last night I was rudely awakened in the very early morning by an intense abdominal pain. I managed to make it to my computer, only to freak myself out about all the possibilities it could be. How serious does this seem, and is it reasonable to just keep a watchful eye on it? [more inside]
posted by ThyroidBob on Apr 5, 2009 - 25 answers

Did I pinch a nerve? If so, who best to go to? [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead on Jan 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Dear MeFites, please help me find a way to live without these constant headaches. I have had chronic daily headaches, and at least 2-3 migraines a month, for the past ten years. I have tried everything I can think of short of surgery but nothing besides taking painkillers seems to help (and those only a little these days). [more inside]
posted by katala on Nov 30, 2008 - 40 answers

I'm a 26 yr old male and suspect I have strained my right teres major muscle. Is it worth seeing a general practitioner/family doctor first (I suspect they will just toss me painkillers and tell me about R.I.C.E.)? If not a GP, what are ways I can find somebody in sports medicine or physical therapy (do they have hundred dollar new patient processing fees, etc too?) apart from references from acquaintances? Also, any relevant suggestions on what else I can do are also greatly appreciated. I am relatively inexperienced with dealing with doctors/doctor's offices but am interested in how I can become a more informed patient. [more inside]
posted by weakcore on Oct 10, 2008 - 9 answers

YANMD: Self-diagnosed high-groin sprain. Chronic for more than six weeks, further aggravated when I tripped in the airport today. It seems that the negative stress of catching myself completely tweaked it. 39yo Caucasian male [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Is it normal that I get injured so easily? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 27, 2008 - 16 answers

How can we get our eight-year-old son diagnosed and feeling better? (long) [more inside]
posted by neilkod on Aug 11, 2008 - 16 answers

How to wean off of tramadol? [more inside]
posted by ohdeanna on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

I'd had two quirks for as long as I can remember: my neck is extremely sensitive to touch, and I get an aching pain in my joints (knees, wrist, finger joints) when it's cold/damp. Does anyone else get the same thing? [more inside]
posted by jasminerain on Feb 11, 2008 - 7 answers

How to treat possibly broken fingers and toes? [more inside]
posted by cashman on Jan 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Due to a recent injury, my ortho has prescribed 15mg daily doses Mobic. I seem to have escaped any sort of stomach/g.i. issues that can be associated with this drug, but I seem to have a cold looming on the horizon... [more inside]
posted by verytres on Nov 26, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me find some relief. Injured my back years ago in a bicycle accident and the chronic pain is getting old. Long explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by ganzhimself on Mar 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Sometimes when I sneeze, my whole upper body hurts. Specifically my shoulders and, to a lesser degree, my elbows. It almost feels like I'm being punched. What gives? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Mar 21, 2007 - 23 answers

I keep having seemingly random pain in my legs/arms. Yes, I already went to the doctor. [more inside]
posted by jesirose on Feb 2, 2007 - 13 answers

I think that marijuana may be giving me headaches, but I'm really not sure. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2007 - 28 answers

Dog in sudden, mysterious pain. Going to see the vet as soon as possible, but want to be as prepared as I can be. [more inside]
posted by treepour on Jan 25, 2007 - 13 answers

Ouch! Why does this medication hurt my stomach a day after I've taken it for the last time? Please explain before I have an ulcer or an alien growing inside me or something... [more inside]
posted by sneakin on Jan 18, 2007 - 14 answers

A new question about ass pain: I've just finished a week-and-a-half course of anti-biotics after some dental surgery. One of the side effects, I assume because of the eradication of digestive bacteria, is that the amount of shit I've been putting out has tripled. I used to be a twice-a-day man, now it's three times and the volume is huge. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2006 - 13 answers

My girlfriend did ballet from early childhood up until the middle of high school. She was very much into it, doing everything she could to improve. Through doing so, she severely injured both of her hips (I believe it was due to "turn outs"). She still suffers from hip pain today, 1 semester away from her graduating college. What can she do to remove/reduce pain in her hips? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 23, 2006 - 14 answers

Is it possible that taking 10mg of Ritalin a day could cause my tendons/ligaments to tighten up and be sore? I am noticing a correlation between starting taking it again and tendon pain in my wrists and ankles (achilles) and the top of my foot
posted by kaytrem on Jun 29, 2006 - 4 answers

Why am I getting muscle cramps in the strangest of places? [more inside]
posted by anonpeon on Dec 29, 2005 - 14 answers

How to cope with unpleasant and not fully explainable longterm medical issues? [more inside]
posted by plinth on Dec 1, 2005 - 10 answers

I'd like a little help diagnosing joint pain in my fingers. [more inside]
posted by mragreeable on Sep 22, 2005 - 17 answers

Wondering if anyone has herniated a disc in the lower lumbar spine. If so, how long did it take to heal? What did you do to alleviate the pain? I have had pain for 2 years now and am wondering if I should have surgery, or what other routes I should take to get rid of the pain. Any suggestions?
posted by Maishe on Apr 20, 2005 - 13 answers

There's something long and hard inside my forearm, and it's not my radius or ulna! Tendonitis? Carpal tunnels? Repetitive Stress Injury? Keyboard allergy? Whatever you call it, I'm experiencing some pain and even a little numbness. I'm working on ergonomics, using ice and advil. A little massage. Rest. Any other suggestions? I will see a doctor but I welcome advice and anecdotes on computery injury / strain. Thanks!
posted by scarabic on Nov 6, 2004 - 13 answers

Toothache. What are some good temporary ways to hold off the pain until dentist time? [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on Jul 31, 2004 - 22 answers

Neck pain. Sharp stabbing neck pain, you know the kind you get when you sleep in a odd postion and wake up with a "crick". I woke up this morning with such pain, and now I can't turn my head to the right at all. This has happened before, but never to this degree. I sneezed earlier and thought I was going to cry. What's the remedy? Wait it out? Heating pad? Ibuprofen?
posted by corpse on Jun 23, 2004 - 17 answers

Splinter removal. I got a gnarly splinter last night walking past a light pole, it's very deep and I can't seem to get it out. I soaked my hand, which I found out was wrong because it expands the wood, I tried grabbing it with tweezers, but it's too deep. I tried google, but could only find a few suggestions, any tried and true methods of getting out a DEEP (and painful) splinter?
posted by jonah on Jan 21, 2004 - 24 answers

Why do my lower back muscles contract when I am cold? It is uncontrollable and often causes pain. Is there anything I can do to train the muscles to relax? Would having a stronger lower back make it worse or better?
posted by will on Dec 31, 2003 - 3 answers