My doc thinks I have a herniated disc at c5-6, and wants to operate does anyone have experience with this injury and if so, could you tell me a bit about it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 19 answers

Does anyone have experience with a bone bruise? I have one, apparently, just when I wanted to get serious about exercising again. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 14 answers

My 74-year-old father-in-law broke his femur skiing last week. Please recommend a physical therapist in the SF Bay Area for a very active older person. [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2007 - 3 answers

My girlfriend broke up with me. Yeah, this is one of those questions... [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 41 answers

Why is a blow to the body more painful when it is cold outside? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

What to do about my shoulder dysplasia? [more inside]
posted on Oct 12, 2007 - 2 answers

DoINeedADoctorFilter: Yesterday, I was the bottom half of a two-car gokart pileup and the upper car landed on my right shin. [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2007 - 4 answers

Auto insurance recommendations in Ontario for a new immigrant? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Is this some sort of Japanese Torture Device? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Does anyone here have experience wearing the Nutty Buddy cup? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2007 - 4 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 on Mar 30, 2007 - 10 answers

I walked around in flip-flops all day, and now my big toes really, really hurt. [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 12 answers

PeriodontistryFilter: My dentist tells me that I have some pretty severe bone loss around my upper molars and that I need to have a consult with a periodontist to discuss "scaling". What is this and how much does it hurt? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 14 answers

What ski boot brands/models tend to have the most room for people with high arches, short toes, and somewhat wide feet? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 11 answers

What happened to my knee? [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 24 answers

Why don't I bruise? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2006 - 26 answers

Ladies with fragrance allergies! If you are allergic to most heavily perfumed products (lotions, cremes, laundry detergent) what are the odds of fragranced tampons causing some wildness? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2006 - 13 answers

Where can I buy a small quantity of Huber needles? Most manufacturers only sell them in 100s or sell the full infusion kit. [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2006 - 4 answers

Let's say I stub my toe. In English, I might say "ow" or "ouch." In Portuguese, "ai." What are (polite) exclamations of pain in other languages? Pronunciation guidance appreciated!
posted on Aug 30, 2006 - 40 answers

Help me go to the dentist prepared so that I can reasonably say "I want my remaining teeth and root tips extracted and I want full dentures" [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2006 - 15 answers

Debt management. I'm considering seeking debt counseling but I'm affraid that it might be scammy. I did fairly well as a single guy with a full time job, but now I have a family, a house and seemingly insurmountable bills. [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2006 - 16 answers

Momma F___ing Mia Filter! Let's say that I, not really me of course, was caught by local authorities with around 500 very high quality marijuana plants. (Street value: $500,000) I'm in Washington state. I'm out on $2,500 bail charged with manufacture of an illicit substance. I was originally charged with intent to sell, that was dropped. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2006 - 67 answers

I fell and hurt my arm. Now it hurts to lift things, how do I know if this pain is from the normal bruising or from a cracked bone? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 14 answers

I fell on slipper stairs and hurt my back. ouch! [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 13 answers

Make it stop hurting-filter: How can I deal with my horrible toothache until I can go to the dentist? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2005 - 37 answers

Recurrent urinary tract infections. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 38 answers