Lower achy back pain: something actually wrong with the spine or something with the kidneys? I know YANMD and I AM frantically trying to get an appointment, just...anyone else experienced this?
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posted by Kitteh
on Oct 21, 2010 -
16 answers
American traveller just landed in Dublin. Airline seat caused back pain. Traveller needs ibuprofen or Advil. How do we find this? It's Sunday afternoon. All we can find is panadol. Is there a way to get ibuprofen over the counter? Or even get it delivered?
Our location is near =
Inchicore Rd near the Kilmainham Gaol.
posted by valannc
on Sep 26, 2010 -
17 answers
Why is it that I -- and many others -- have a physical reaction when watching the
video of the transmission tower free climb (from this
FPP)?
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posted by ericb
on Sep 15, 2010 -
23 answers
I have many of the symptoms of Lupus, and my mother has the genetic defects that cause a number of autoimmune diseases including Celiac and Lupus. How do I go to my doctor and insist I get tested without her laughing me out of the office or convincing me otherwise that I don't have lupus? Also, I might be crazy. Obviously, YANA/MD
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 14, 2010 -
21 answers
How do I cope emotionally with severe lower back pain?
I have seen a doctor, and they said that I am doing all the right things, but it will be between 2 to 10 weeks before it stops.
In the meantime,
everything really, really hurts. Cuddling my partner. Standing. Walking. Grocery shopping. Driving. Going to the laundromat. Making the bed....
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posted by Hot buttered sockpuppets
on Sep 13, 2010 -
32 answers
Intense lower back pain, and he's going to be flying out of town and standing all day (teaching) in a relatively new job all next week. It's Saturday, and he leaves for Rochester tomorrow. What can we do?
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posted by amtho
on Sep 11, 2010 -
27 answers
How do astronauts and other trained professionals deal with itches while in pressurized suits for long durations of time? Does NASA make astronauts undergo "tickle conditioning" to reduce the stress caused by having an itch one can't scratch, or, likewise, the military with fighter pilots? Do the subjects just get used to the feeling, so that the itch deadens? Are antihistamines or similar drugs administered pre-flight? Has weightlessness been found to affect these and related parts of the nervous system that manage sensations of pain, discomfort, heat, cold, etc.?
posted by Blazecock Pileon
on Sep 10, 2010 -
15 answers
What should I know / do / bring to help me make it through the pain and exhaustion of giving birth?
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posted by kitcat
on Sep 6, 2010 -
44 answers
Recommend a self-hypnosis tape (online download preferred) to listen to in preparation for wisdom tooth extraction.
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posted by pants
on Sep 3, 2010 -
12 answers
I have recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a pain doc and then a rheumatologist as a second opinion. The kicker is that I do not think that I have fibro. I have visited all sorts of message boards and my symptoms do not seem to match up with the experiences of others w/ fibro. My rheumatologist is open to other diagnoses and hasn't pigeon holed me yet but cannot suggest another possibility.
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posted by futz
on Aug 23, 2010 -
20 answers
My husband suffers from what appears to be diabetic neuropathy pain in both feet and one hand. Could this be caused by something else? What can we do to make it more bearable?
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posted by fifilaru
on Aug 20, 2010 -
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Terrible menstrual cramps, and I can't take any pain reliever other than Tylenol (acetaminophen). What can I do right now at home (i.e., without a prescription/doctor) to ease the pain?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2010 -
59 answers
My father, in his late 60s, is a prostate cancer and arthritis patient and is currently in a lot of pain to the point where he doubles over groaning. His oncologist and general practitioner have prescribed Oxycodone, which he takes one-two at a time, but sometimes even that doesn't help and other times it makes him sick. The MDs aren't sure whether the cancer or arthritis are to blame at the moment. He'll go back on chemo on Monday and get a full set of scans in September. Meanwhile, does anyone have recommendations for pain relief of the mainstream or alternative variety? He has already tried acupuncture without great success. His lives in NYC. Thank you.
posted by AlmondEyes
on Aug 11, 2010 -
10 answers
I was rear-ended 9 months ago and now have a herniated L5/S1 with associated issues (sciatica, back pain). My doctor wants me to get an epidural injection of corticosteroids. Is this really my best option?
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posted by buckaroo_benzai
on Aug 2, 2010 -
24 answers
Help me take care of myself in a job that requires several miles of walking per day.
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posted by Sara C.
on Jul 29, 2010 -
54 answers
How do I deal with the fear of a painful medical test that I'm having in two weeks? The pain will be intense but short in duration, under 5 minutes. It's a simple procedure, done in the doctor's office, and afterwards I'll be able to do my normal activities and probably won't have any lingering sensations or discomfort. And yet, I'm having trouble summoning up the courage to go through with this, to the point where I'm becoming paralyzed with the fear. I would appreciate suggestions or anecdotes about how you overcame medical fear to do something you knew you had to do.
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posted by daikon
on Jul 29, 2010 -
48 answers
Odd soreness in the pelvic area. Yes, I will talk to a doctor, but I'd like some thoughts from the hivemind...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2010 -
14 answers
I'd like to restore the original appearance of a 70 year old musical instrument that was spray-painted black some 40 years or so ago by the fellow that I bought it from. Is this something that can be accomplished with sandpaper and patience?
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posted by waxboy
on Jul 12, 2010 -
9 answers
My 58 year old dad has been having a squeezing pain in his heart. It has happened a few times, and then just goes away. He went to the emergency room, got a lot of tests done including the stress test, and they determined that his heart is healthy. He has healthy blood pressure and has a manual labor job, and so gets a lot of exercise. The doctor said it might be stress. Does anyone have experience with this? My dad is ready to just try to relieve his stress, but I am worried that it could be something else that the doctor may not have picked up on. Any solutions, including alternative medicine? Thank you!
posted by tessalations999
on Jul 10, 2010 -
18 answers
You are not my doctor, you are not my husband's doctor, but at the same time, what might be wrong with my husband? He developed severe stomach pain (directly where his stomach is) which came on suddenly. It lasted somewhere close to six hours. Now it has changed to more generalized, gastrointestinal pain....
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posted by strixus
on Jun 12, 2010 -
29 answers
[medical advice filter] Yes, I know, you are not my doctor, but please give me some ideas about what I need to ask the person who IS my doctor, based on my symptoms. Apologies in advance for the length and special snowflake details.
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posted by gakiko
on Jun 9, 2010 -
18 answers
Hey everybody, I asked about my leg pain/sciatica and got a lot of helpful answers last time. This is a followup on the same topic. I recently got an MRI back that says I have "There is a large extradural mass extending posterior to the L4-5 or L5-S1 intervertebral discs most likely L5-S1. This likely reflects an extruded disc fragment from a disc herniation. There is extensive effacement of the right S-1 nerve root. This extends up to the level of the L4-5 disc. Diffuse central disc bulging is present at L3-4. No compression fractures or other bony abnormalities are identified." My chiropractor said that I have the next to worse kind of herniated disc and that it is "leaking" and putting pressure on the nerve. He was anti-surgery last time, but after seeing the MRI said that is pretty much my only treatment option at this point for relief. I am having horrible leg pain and am on pain killers pretty consistently. I am mildly freaked out about surgery, but I need to get back on track with my life. Please help me get a better understanding if you have any experience. Thank you!
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posted by gibbsjd77
on Jun 8, 2010 -
20 answers
Dear Chronic Strep Throat sufferers, how long should I wait for a strep throat infection to start clearing up before going to the doctor again?
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posted by Felicity Rilke
on Jun 3, 2010 -
19 answers
I had a root canal on my second molar nearly 1 year ago. The tooth is still sensitive to hot/cold and is very uncomfortable. What gives?
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posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo
on Jun 3, 2010 -
12 answers
Traveling with physical problems that mean I can't sit/stand for very long: any other options?
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posted by galadriel
on Jun 2, 2010 -
18 answers
YANAD: Have some chest pain on my left side. Pretty sure it is muscle related any suggested stretches or exercise that may help?
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posted by UMDirector
on Jun 1, 2010 -
13 answers
How can I learn to deal better with my girlfriend's chronic pain? Or should I? Lots of details inside.
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posted by whalebreath
on May 31, 2010 -
24 answers
[TattooFilter] I've finally decided to lose my tattoo cherry, and have a pretty good idea of what I want, but specific questions remain.
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posted by Halloween Jack
on May 27, 2010 -
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I love CrossFit, but I'm recovering from a lower back injury (herniated disc + sciatica). How can I stay active and strong without making my back worse?
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posted by buckaroo_benzai
on May 21, 2010 -
13 answers
So, I've cycled to work. And I really want to do it again. The problem is, I feel like my saddle and I have been rather
too intimate...
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posted by twine42
on May 19, 2010 -
24 answers
Help me find a doctor in Seattle to go to about my back pain. Difficulty: someone covered by my Premera Blue Cross insurance.
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posted by Cogito
on May 16, 2010 -
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