My daschund dog won't stop doing two dangerous things for its spine: jumping and standing. How to stop it?
posted by dcrocha
on Jan 25, 2007 -
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CatScratchFilter: My friend just got mauled by our cat when he became frightened. Help me treat her wounds.
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posted by atayah
on Dec 18, 2006 -
18 answers
4-month old leg injury filter: I scraped up my leg really bad 4 months ago. It healed, it scarred, it still hurts. Now what?
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posted by sirion
on Dec 15, 2006 -
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Can anyone recommend a specialist in Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) in West Los Angeles / Santa Monica?
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posted by tabulem
on Nov 17, 2006 -
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I've been at my job for less than a month, and today as I was rounding a blind corner into my cubicle I collided with my co-worker who works right next to me. He slammed his shoulder into the cubicle, and even though he brushed it off as nothing, I am 99.9% sure that he will wake up with a bruise tomorrow morning. He's very friendly, but we're both so engrossed in our work that we haven't had a chance to really get to know one another. I've already apologized twice, but what can I do or say to make things less awkward?
posted by invisible ink
on Nov 1, 2006 -
39 answers
How likely is it *really* that there's something worse than bruising wrong with me after a minor car accident?
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posted by catfood
on Oct 9, 2006 -
15 answers
Auto Insurance: I was rear-ended in a 3-car accident about a month ago at slow (<15 mph) speed. My back has been hurting...how do I handle this with the liable insurance company?
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posted by sdis
on Sep 7, 2006 -
8 answers
Is brain pressure a normal symptom during the months of recovery after a head injury?
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posted by bleary
on Aug 10, 2006 -
16 answers
rough and tumble lifestyle finally (inevitably) leads to serious shoulder injury. am i to be gimpy forever? [details inside]
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posted by markovitch
on Jul 24, 2006 -
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Wrist Injury Filter: I sprained my wrist. Help me find an appropriate wrap or treatment.
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posted by frogan
on Jul 6, 2006 -
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Why do soccer players seem to have such low pain tolerance? Not trying to insult the game or players, but it seems they roll around like they've been shot any time they fall. Why is this?
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posted by b_thinky
on Jun 10, 2006 -
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PhysioFilter: Where can I find information about really loose ligaments with a tendency to subfluxation?
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posted by acoutu
on Jun 7, 2006 -
14 answers
I somehow injured a muscle or tendon in my left leg and now I can no longer lift the ball of my left foot off the ground when I'm standing.
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posted by pmbuko
on Jun 6, 2006 -
11 answers
I'm addicted to running. I've injured myself. I'm forcing myself to take a couple days off. How do I speed up healing--because come hell or high water I'm going to be back at it on Monday (provided I can restrain myself).
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posted by sourwookie
on Mar 17, 2006 -
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I have a friend here in New York who has a major personal injury case starting very soon dealing with his child. Involved is a major chain, and some serious plastic surgery. Is there a database to check out some of the lawyers who are in contact with my friend - about their history, wins / losses, etc?
posted by eatdonuts
on Jan 31, 2006 -
18 answers
RSI - a dear friend has bad repetitive injuries (carpal tunnel problems)...it gets bad when she types....and allieviates when she stops. Oh, yeah, she's a professoinal writer. No - not RSI advice....
keyboard advice. Have you (or someone you know) had comfort (or a reduction of discomfort) from using a particular keyboard?
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posted by filmgeek
on Dec 16, 2005 -
36 answers
I sprained my knee a week ago - I can walk on it as of yesterday. Would I be insane to go to a judo class tonight?
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posted by poweredbybeard
on Nov 18, 2005 -
11 answers
What are some common exercises for a medial collateral ligament sprain?
posted by oflinkey
on Sep 28, 2005 -
1 answer
My friend's dad was hit by a taxi while walking in San Francisco. He's in the emergency room now with what may be long term injuries and we want to make sure to do the right thing.
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posted by jragon
on Aug 31, 2005 -
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ExerciseFilter: I am old (36). I am fat (5'8" 190#). I am out of shape (no real physical activity for a couple years). I have a bad knee (ACL replacement and some cartilage replacement two year ago).
I want to run a half-marathon on Halloween. What can I do to prepare? Specifically, what can I do to minimize the risk of reinjuring my knee? [more inside]
posted by jdroth
on Aug 21, 2005 -
25 answers
Have the
recent injuries and
deaths at the Disney themeparks affected your decision to visit any of those parks in the near or distant future? (List of industry wide accidents
here.)
posted by IndigoSkye
on Aug 5, 2005 -
16 answers
Soccer Injuries: People get injured all the time playing indoor soccer ... minor stuff, like sprains and heavy bruising and the like. What kind of first aid should we perform on this kind of injury, what kind of stuff should I keep in my soccer bag for when *I* get hurt like this, and when is it time to send someone to the ER?
posted by SpecialK
on Aug 2, 2005 -
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In 2001 I snapped an achilles tendon whilst playing squash. Result: a repair op, 10 weeks in plaster, a lot of physio and giving up the game I'd played and loved for over twenty years. Now I'm pining for it like a maniac. Does anyone have any experience of returning to the game (or a similarly joint-thrashing one) after this injury? It should be noted that I'm 46 years old. Still reasonably fit but obviously no spring chicken.
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posted by Decani
on Jul 11, 2005 -
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about three hours ago i got some plywood dust/splinters in my eye. I washed out my eye and put in a bunch of eye drops. My eye still hurts, which I guess is to be expected, but more disturbingly, the pupil in the aggravated eye is dilating more than the other one. any advice or suggestions?
posted by puppy kuddles
on Jun 14, 2005 -
19 answers
Name that injury: Two nights ago I tripped over my cat and fell really hard on the floor. [+]
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posted by scazza
on Feb 7, 2005 -
10 answers
My typing hands hurt. I'm doing what I can. Has anyone used a
foot mouse? Or even a
foot mouse? Can you really control the cursor with your feet? Does it hurt your feet after a while? I'm looking for some first foot experience, so to speak.
posted by kk
on Dec 15, 2004 -
5 answers
Last month, I injured the nerves in my left forearm. Since then, I have not been able to work - I type for a living. Worse yet, I type code for a living. (more inside)
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posted by sequential
on Oct 11, 2004 -
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NotSportsFilter: I've trained as a quarterback for many years, just like half the population. Several years ago, I started playing games against real opponents. A trend I've been noticing, especially with the last few serious opponents: I'm highly successful at making completions, but my throwing arm gets scuffed up. I'm pretty sure it's from friction while I'm trying to complete the pass. But the point is, whether I'm going for a short pass, a touchdown or setting up a field goal, my arm is always in a bit of pain. Especially the next day. My question: Is there a way to let my arm heal while still getting game?
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posted by Happydaz
on Oct 2, 2004 -
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I woke up with the most severe backache that I've ever had, probably caused by overexertion at the gym yesterday. The pain originates from my lower back, and more towards the sides and the center.
Does anyone have any advice on how to feel a bit better and salvage my Sunday?
posted by Mayor Curley
on Jul 4, 2004 -
11 answers
calling all doctors: how likely or unlikely is it that a doctor would suture a wound in his home rather than driving someone to a hospital?
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posted by mdn
on Jul 3, 2004 -
12 answers
My butt hurts. Any suggestions for how to cope with an injured coccyx (and pride)? [MI]
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posted by gatorae
on Mar 4, 2004 -
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