I just got my cast off, I need HELP!!?
813085
First off your arm will hurt when you flex it as it has been motionless in a cast.Just do some small bending stretching excercises from your elbow down,as if you were,holding your hand out to shake someone hand.\n1) flex your arm slowly about 5 times and then stop\n2)place your elbow on a table and slowly stretch your arm as far as you can go. Don't I repeat don't force your arm any further than you can bend as you may end up re-injuring your arm.See if that works,which it should.Then gradually work your way up to more reps and your arm should flex all the way within a couple of weeks.Good Luck,I'm a Nurse....
443479
Go to your witch doctor so that they can remove the curse.  Good luck!
1180030
go to the hospital, get it fixed and casted\n\ni wouldn't try to fix a broken ankle on my own with any home remedies...
930068
Treat it like arthritis and modify your grasps and be careful of your fine motor skills.\nListed below is the carpal link on webmd...might be handy...
89034
I haven't pulled the muscles in my hamstrings yet, but I once pulled every muscle in my right arm. I took ibuprofen for the swelling (I was told by my dr. to take 800mg and drink alot of water every 6-8 hrs., but please note I am NOT a doctor), and rotated hot and cold compresses. I tried to wait it out, but ended up going to the emergency room. They put my arm in a sling, and gave me muscle relaxers to help with the pain, as well as anti-inflammatory medication. I was told to move it a bit, so the muscles didn't stiffen up, but also to really limit how much I used it. That's not something you can do with your legs unless you have a wheelchair handy, so I'm sorry, but you may have to bite the bullet and see a doctor. UNLESS, you know one and he will call in something for you (a prescription).  If you have access to a hot tub or sauna, you may try that, or just taking a very warm bath. Hope you feel better!
933300
Rinse and rinse with water-eventually it will have to dislodge  blink and flush,blink and flush and so on .  If its really gritty and is hurting after so long a time and still there  go to a Medical Clinic-have all the equipment necessary and cheaper than Emergency
813155
Foot Dr is sending u to another physician?  Look is the leg swollen or the ankle?  \n\nIf u sprain ur ankle it's going to take a while for it to heal.  I'm surprised they didn't put u in an air splint cast... it's an easy on/off support to wear while walking.  U can even wear normal shoes... Soaking in  warm,Epsom salt can't hurt nightly either.  But your going to have to prop the leg and rest it.   If the swelling is your leg... u need to definitely see the orthopedist.  U should see them if your ankle doesn't get better.  U might have a hairline fracture or worse.  Take it easy, rest the ankle and if it doesn't get better in few weeks go back to the foot doctor or orthopedist.
266590
OK, Rest for a day or two, it is take time, do not push it. If you are not a pro then you can do it! After 2-3 days start to exercise it under water, but not in the hot water OK. Do not put any bandage on, it makes the circulation worst. If it does not go away go to check it with the Dr. angie45hu@yahoo.com if you need more info
1096708
What were you doing? actually I don't want to know. Just go to the DR. and get a bucket of ice and then soak your wrist in it. or you could get a hot wash cloth and let it soak. your choice?
1136499
Both my wrists - I didn't get one of the wrists put into a cast because I couldn't afford it. \n\nWant to know the funniest thing? The one that I didn't have put into a cast healed perfectly fine. The one I DID have put into a cast healed oddly and now pretrudes a little and is crooked. I also have arthritis in that wrist now. Yeah - thanks doc - next time I'll let God take care of it ;)\n\nI've also had cracked ribs but they healed on their own and they're fine now.\n\nThat's all for the bones - but I lost my pinky finger in the door once...but they sewed it back on just fine and you can hardly tell - but I guess I'll save that for a "severed appendage" question ;)
1036748
apply ice to it, no longer then 15 mintues and make sure its not direct. then wrap it with an ace bandage
279485
Ouch! It sounds like you might have dislocated a disc and it's moving around in your spine now. It might not hurt but it might be causing damage to your body, so you should definitely go see an orthopedist as soon as you can. He will know what kind of treatment to give you. It might be some sort of exercise, some device to put on your back, or maybe even minor surgery (but if it doesn't hurt, it doesn't sound serious so don't worry!)
548844
Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
706081
soak your fett n get a pair of those tiny scissors n cut right up the side of the nail or rip it out it will feel better.To numb it just put ice for 20 min.
592472
Yes, the obvious solution is to see a doctor. I trust my doctor much more than I do these people on here. Most have little or no medical training.  I hope you recover soon and with as little pain as possible.\n\nTerry
928558
Honestly,  If the pain just started yesterday after lifting some boxes and isn't horrifically bad, then you should give it a few days.  90% of all back problems self-resolve within 10 days to 2 weeks regardless of the actual condition or the type of injury, provided it wasn't a major trauma.  If you are not opposed to taking over-the-counter meds, try Alleve, 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, each day for 7-10 days.  Ice is usually better immediately after injury because it decreases any associated swelling and numbs the nerve endings (20 minutes, every 4-6 hours during the day).  Also, try to stay moderately active with your typical daily routine but of course, no lifting or recreational sports until your are better.\n\nIf you are not significantly improved within 7 days (at least a  50%-75% decrease in symptoms) then make an appointment to see your physician.  If the physician recommends rehab, ask to be referred to an experienced physical therapist that specializes in manual therapy and/or spine care.  Also, do not be afraid to contact several rehab centers and ask if they have a therapist that specializes in spine care but you should really look for one that is either in private practice or manages a small facility.  I do NOT recommend Novacare and/or HealthSouth as most of these facilities do NOT allow their therapist control over their own schedule and you will not likely be able to see the same therapist from visit to visit, which is poor medicine dictated by corporate interest.  I also do NOT recommend chiropractic, there may be some decent chiros out there but their profession is so littered with quacks and money grubbers that it is a big gamble.  Check out the following link http://www.chirobase.org/
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hello.. before it falls off.. you should go see a doctor!!