Back Pain Relief

Back Definition

–noun

1.	the rear part of the human body, extending from the neck to the lower end of the spine.

2.	the part of the body of animals corresponding to the human back.

3.	the rear portion of any part of the body: the back of the head.

4.	the whole body, with reference to clothing: the clothes on his back.

5.	ability for labor; effort; endurance: He put his back into the task.

6.	the part opposite to or farthest from the front; the rear part: the back of a hall.

7.	the part that forms the rear of any object or structure: the back of a chair.

8.	the part that covers the back: the back of a jacket.

9.	the spine or backbone: The fall broke his back.

10.	any rear part of an object serving to support, protect, etc.: the back of a binder.

11.	Nautical, Aeronautics. the forward side of a propeller blade (opposed to face ).

12.	Aeronautics. the top part or upper surface of an aircraft, esp. of its fuselage.

13.	Bookbinding. the edge of a book formed where its sections are bound together.

14.	the backs, grounds along the River Cam in back of certain colleges at Cambridge University in England: noted for their great beauty.

15.	Architecture. extrados.

16.

Carpentry.

a.	the upper side of a joist, rafter, handrail, etc.

b.	the area of interior wall between a window stool and the floor.

17.	Mining. the roof of a stope or drift.

18.

Sports.

a.	a player whose regular position is behind that of players who make initial contact with the opposing team, as behind the forward line in football or nearest the player's own goal in polo.

b.	the position occupied by this player.

–verb (us 483 ed with object)

19.	to support, as with authority, influence, help, or money (often fol. by up): to back a candidate; to back up a theory with facts.

20.	to bet on: to back a horse in the race.

21.	to cause to move backward (often fol. by up): to back a car.

22.	to furnish with a back: to back a book.

23.	to lie at the back of; form a back or background for: a beach backed by hills.

24.	to provide with an accompaniment: a singer 235 backed by piano and bass.

25.	to get upon the back of; mount.

26.	to write or print on the back of; endorse; countersign.

27.	Carpentry. to attach strips of wood to the upper edge of (a joist or rafter) to bring it to a desired level.

28.

Nautical.

a.	to alter the position of (a sail) so that the wind will strike the forward face.

b.	to brace (yards) in backing a sail.

c.	to reinforce the hold of (an anchor) by means of a smaller one attached to it and dropped farther away.

–verb (used without object)

29.	to go or move backward (often fol. by up).

30.	Nautical. (of wind) to change direction counterclockwise (opposed to veer ).

–adjective

31.	situated at or in the rear: at the back door; back fence.

32.	far away or removed from the front or main area, position, or rank; remote: back settlements.

33.	belonging to the past: back files; back issues.

34.	in arrears; overdue: back pay.

35.	coming or going back; moving backward: back current.

36.	Navigation. reciprocal (def. 7).

37.	Phonetics. (of a speech sound) produced with the tongue articulating in the back part of the mouth, as in either of the sounds of go.

—Verb phrases

38.	back away, to retreat; withdraw: They gradually began to back away from their earlier opinion.

39.	back down, to abandon an argument, opinion, or claim; withdraw; retreat: He backed down as soon as a member of the audience challenged his assertion.

40.

back off,

a.	to back down: Now that the time for action had arrived, it was too late to back off.

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Textiles. to reverse (the spindle) in mule spinning prior to winding on the newly spun length of yarn.

41.	back out or out of, to fail to keep an engagement or promise; withdraw from; abandon: Two entrants have backed out of competing in the marathon. You can't back out now.

42.

back up,

a.	to bring (a stream of traffic) to a standstill: A stalled car backed up traffic for miles.

b.	Printing. to print a sheet again on its other side.

c.	Printing. to fill in (the thin copper shell of an electrotype) with metal in order to strengthen it.

d.	to move backward: Back up into the garage.

e.	to reinforce: We backed up the cardboard with slats so it wouldn't fall down.

f.	to support or confirm: He backed up my story and they let us go.

g.	Computers. to duplicate (a file or a program) as a precaution against failure.

43.	back up for, Australian Informal. to return for more of, as another helping of food.

—Idioms

44.

back and fill,

a.	Nautical. to trim the sails of a boat so that the wind strikes them first on the forward and then on the after side.

b.	to change one's opinion or position; vacillate.

45.

back and forth, South Midland U.S.

a.	to go back and forth, as in running errands or visiting: He spent the day backing and forthing to the post office.

b.	to work in an aimless or ineffective way; expend effort with little result.

46.

back water,

a.	Nautical. to reverse the direction of a vessel.

b.	to retreat from a position; withdraw an opinion: I predict that the council will back water on the tax issue.

47.

be flat on one's back,

a.	to be helpless or beaten: He's flat on his back after a long succession of failures.

b.	to be confined to one's bed because of illness.

48.	behind one's back, in one's absence; without one's knowledge; treacherously; secretly: I'd rather talk to him about it directly than discuss it behind his back.

49.	break someone's back, to cause a person to fail, esp. to cause to become bankrupt: His family's extravagance is breaking his back.

50.

break the back of,

a.	to complete the principal or hardest part of (a project, one's work, etc.): He finally broke the back of the problem.

b.	to overcome; defeat: They broke the back of our union.

51.	get off one's back, Informal. to cease to find fault with or to disturb someone: The fight started when they wouldn't get off my back.

52.	get one's back up, Informal. to become annoyed; take offense: She gets her back up whenever someone mentions her family's influence.

53.	have one's back to the wall, to be in a difficult or hopeless situation.

54.	in back of, behind: He hid in back of the billboard. What could be in back of his strange behavior? Also, back of.

55.	on one's back, Informal. finding fault with or disturbing someone: The boss is always on my back about promptness.

56.	pat on the back. pat ¹ (defs. 9, 8).

57.	stab in the back. stab (def. 13).

58.

turn one's back on,

a.	to forsake or neglect: He was unable to turn his back on any suffering creature.

b.	to leave behind, as in anger.

From Dictionary

Pain Definition

–noun

1.	physical suffering or distress, as due to injury, illness, etc.

2.	a distressing sensation in a particular part of the body: a back pain.

3.	mental or emotional suffering or torment: I am sorry my news causes you such pain.

pains,

a.	laborious or careful efforts; assiduous care: Great pains have been taken to repair the engine perfectly.

b.	the suffering of childbirth.

5.	Informal. an annoying or troublesome person or thing.

–verb (used with object)

6.	to cause physical pain to; hurt.

7.	to cause (someone) mental or emotional pain; distress: Your sarcasm pained me.

–verb (used without object)

8.	to have or give pain.

—Idioms

9.	feel no pain, Informal. to be intoxicated: After all that free beer, we were feeling no pain.

10.	on, upon, or under pain of, liable to the penalty of: on pain of death.

11.	pain in the ass, Slang: Vulgar. pain (def. 5).

12.	pain in the neck, Informal. pain (def. 5).

From Dictionary

Relief Definition

–noun

1.	alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.

2.	a means or thing that relieves pain, distress, anxiety, etc.

3.	money, food, or other help given to those in poverty or need.

4.	something affording a pleasing change, as from monotony.

5.	release from a post of duty, as by the arrival of a substitute or replacement.

6.	the person or persons acting as replacement.

7.	the rescue of a besieged town, fort, etc., from an attacking force.

8.	the freeing of a closed space, as a tank or boiler, from more than a desirable amount of pressure or vacuum.

9.	Feudal Law. a fine or composition which the heir of a feudal tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of succeeding to the estate.

10.

Literature.

a.	a distinct or abrupt change in mood, scene, action, etc., resulting in a reduction of intensity, as in a play or novel.

b.	comic relief.

—Idiom

11.	on relief, receiving financial assistance from a municipal, state, or federal government because of poverty or need.

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if you have a moment, tell me whether you think this is corny, unfocused, or too much. let me know if i should edit it or replace it. Let me introduce myself to you, Reed. My name is Ashton. My hair is a rich chocolate brown, auburn in the light. It is straight, but curly in the rain. My skin is light olive, and my eyes chocolate with a hint of chestnut. My eyelids are a pale mocha, and I blush in rose. My body is graceful, but not fragile. I can withstand a fair amount of pain. I wonder often, and wander often. I am perceptive and self-indulgent. I often laugh at myself. Music is my motivation. God is my savior. Nature is my relief. “Life is strange and changeful, and the crystal is in the steel at the point of fracture, and the toad bears a jewel in its forehead, and the meaning of moments passes like the breeze that scarcely ruffles the leaves of a willow.” If you pay attention to the days, those days will pass right by you. You have to see the moments. You have to pay close attention, because that is what life is. Life is the subtle twitches behind our smiles, the tone of our voices, and the way the rain makes us remember things. Life is actually very easy to overlook. Reed is more than academic. It is a place where I can truly see life, because of the type of people who are there to share it with me. How did I find Reed? To be completely honest, I had not even heard about Reed until a little over a month before my application was due, but I didn’t need much time to analyze. I fell in love with Reed from the day I discovered it, all thanks to my philosophy teacher. Having a class full of International Baccalaureate seniors, he felt the need to reveal to us that we had to reach further and deeper than Atlanta’s favorite “SEC schools” to find colleges that matched our personalities. That night, I first came across Reed in a student video on youtube. The students had a lot of personality, but they seemed obviously intellectually stimulated as well: my kind of people, I thought instantly. Hours later, I was still reading blogs, reviews, and stories, looking at pictures, and watching videos, all regarding my newfound discovery. Immediately, I felt at home. The unique social atmosphere seemed a perfect fit. My new Reedie friends described their school as intellectual, unique, personal, romantic, academically diverse, and of course “ABSOLUTELY AMAZING” (in all capitals). This is everything I am looking for in a school. I would definitely say I am rather classic; I spend a lot of my free time with Debussy, Kierkegaard, and Shakespeare. Even so, I also have another bottomless interest in medicine and biology: the television programs I do watch are entitled with phrases like “Synaesthetes” or “Medical Mysteries”. The intricate complexity of the human body and the human mind never ceases to amaze me. Also, the classical curriculum offered at Reed is so genuinely exciting to me, it will hardly feel like schoolwork at all, rather, it will be an exploration. The intellectually stimulating programs Reed offers in Philosophy and Biology will be a great support to my already present thirst for knowledge. One thing I especially love about Reed is the student body’s genuine interest and passion for academics. By surrounding myself with that caliber of people, my passion will not only augment, but spread as far as I go in life. Working alongside those diligent students will bring out the best of my abilities. As far as my future is concerned, Reed’s programs for pre-med students are a more than perfect support for my goals towards medical school. With Reed producing so many future PhDs, the programs are an obvious success. As I have said before, Reed is much more than just a school. It is a place where I can experience life, and find things nestled there that I would have never otherwise discovered. It is Why is Reed the place for you? the audience is the admissions counselors. It is in Portland, Oregon

Open Question: Personal female question?
I feel very uncomfortable asking this but I have had a sharp pain in my urinary area. It's been going on for about 2-3 days. It's a very brief pain that only happens when I stand up but today it seems a bit more frequent - like when I'm walking or sit down. There is no burning, redness or any other symptoms. I think I know what caused it. When I was 6 or 7 years old, I had a urinary track infection or something from using bubble bath. I rarely take bubble baths but did about a week ago and used a new bath salt product. Could this be the cause? And is there anything I can do about it? I really, really, really don't want to have to see a doctor about this. And I have plane tickets this Sunday to leave for a month and don't want it bothering me then. Isn't there any thing I can just pick up at Walmart for relief?

Open Question: How long did it take for you to heal "down there" after giving birth, with no tears/stitches etc?
I had a completely natural birth, no pain relief etc, no tears or stitches. I had a cut on one of the lips which is so sore and stings like hell when I wee. I just want to know roughly how long it will take to heal? Thanks!

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Open Question: Do I have fibromyalgia?
I have been fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, stress, etc. for years. Just in the past 4 or 5 years, I have been having trouble with leg cramps, especially at night. I noticed it more when I would drink caffeine. I used to have IBS really bad, about 6-7 or more years ago, but I believe that has been under control due to all of the depression medication that I have been on over the years. (Which is just about ALL of them). I had REALLY bad cramps after having my tubes tied in 1997. They were so bad, all the way into my legs and ankles. I had a tremendous amount of blood loss too. I had a hysterectomy in 2005, but the leg pains are still there. Anyways my pain has become so severe that I can barely handle it. I started nursing school in September and didn't make it through the first quarter. I had to withdraw because my grades were so low. I couldn't concentrate, couldn't remember what I studied and I couldn't concentrate during lecture. I am 32 years old and had to convince a doctor to put me on medication to help me concentrate. I had never taken medication for ADD/ADHD before, but I had all of the symptoms. I told the doctor I was failing and needed to act fast. He put me on a combination of 80mg of Straterra and 20 mg of Wellbutrin, The next 3 weeks were HELL!! I did just a little bit better in school, but I was a monster to be around and was wanting to kill myself. He lowered the straterra to 40mg and I stopped the Wellbutrin on my own. The symptoms were still there. He took me off of Straterra and put me on 10mg of Adderall. I had already flunked out of school, or was too far gone, so I just withdrew. I have continued the Adderall because I want to see if it helps my concentration. I want to return to school next year and I want to get this under control. I don't mind the Adderall, but I think I need a different dose. I don't know if it is too high or too low of a dose, but it gives me energy, but that's it. I find myself sitting for 8 hours at a time surfing the net. (Like I am now). Sometimes if I can get sidetracked into cleaning, I will clean the house from top to bottom. But it has made the procrasination side of me become much much worse!! I don't want to get anything done. So about my pain...it is horrid!!! From my lower back down, hurts. All the way into my toes. I can tolerate it through the day, barely, but at night it is extremely aggravating. I never sleep through the night and I have continuous muscle spasms. Actually a lot worse than a muscle spasm, but that is the only way I can describe it. Day and night my joints and muscles are stiff. I have these spasms that travel up and down my legs. I can even sit here wait, I know when it is going to happen. It will start in my knee, travel down my calve and go into my foot and out my toe. It even moves my toes. And when it is doing this, it is like I have dry heaves or something, the pain is so bad, I almost gag until it stops. It is the most uncomfortable thing I have ever experienced. I have these painful twitches all over my body. Sometimes, they travel, sometimes it is in one place like needles going into my skin. And, my feet are always cold. I also have really bad dry skin on my ears and scalp. It is quite embarassing. I believe the Adderall makes the axiety worse and I scratch my scalp and ears a lot. I noticed I was having a lot of diarrea before I started the Adderall, but I think that is controlled by the Adderall now. It is so frustrating not being able to sleep. Caffeine intensifies the pain so much more. I have almost completely cut it out of my diet. I have always avoided pop since I had kidney stones in 1996, maybe one pop (diet or regular) per week, maybe not even that much. If I do have Fibromyalgia, ATLEAST I still have the energy to do things. I am still able to excersize right now. But until the Adderall, I was having to take a 2-3 hour nap every day. I read online where this is stress related. I notice that it is worse when I am stressed. Especially the dry skin. I don't know if I have it or not, but I would just love to find out and get some relief!! *BTW, I know this seems like a lot. I feel like a hypercondriac just typing it all, but it is the truth and I am just searching for answers!!! ~Thank you in advance for any help! =) LOL At the person who said "Get off all of that medication and see a psychiatrist". Maybe you should learn how to read. Adderall is the only medication I am taking. If I was NUTZ, I would be taking all of the meds that they have tried putting me on.

Resolved Question: What are the best soft foods to eat with braces?
I get my braces in a week but I already have 6 elastic bands in all on the top (yes...6!) and i'm already in quite alot of pain when i eat or touch my bottom teeth with the top ones. Paracetamol nor IBU touch the sides... has anyone got any better pain relief suggestions? Also can someone please give me some ideas for breakfast lunch and dinner? Thanks :) x

Open Question: Serious Ear Infection?
Hello. I'm about as miserable as miserable can get at the moment with a severe ear infection. I went to the ER three days ago and was told it was a very cut and dry ear infection something about my eardrum looking "green" The doctor prescribed amoxicillan 10 days three times a day. Last night I returned to the ER in terrible pain and the doctor who was on call looked in and said it was an OUTER ear infection (swimmers ear). I've had swimmers ear before and though his diagnoses makes more sense considering My ear canal is basically swollen shut and pus is draining despite my eardrum being intact *he said he didn't see that there was anything behind my eardrum* but this is the worst swimmers ear I've ever experienced. In front back and under neath my ear is super swollen my outer ear is swollen the ear canal is so swollen that stuff isn't really draining its just sitting there. He gave me two ear drops. One for pain and Cortomycin to clear out the infection and swelling. I've only used the cortomycin twice and the pain reliving drops once, and I know its early to expect much in the way of results but there's absolutely nothing happening. Is there ANY over the counter meds *besides ibuprofen I'm taking 8 every six hours* that might staunch the inflammation so my drops might work better and I can get some relief? Please Help. I'm miserable!

Open Question: abcessed tooth = lots of pain+ got worse after i was put on hydrocodone and clindamycin?
i went to the dentist for this tooth that a year ago had bothered me... should have pullled it then.. anyhow come to find out i gotta go to a oral surgeon the tooth curves in the gum. anyhow oddly it always seems to get irritated only at night and especially when laying down. i was perscribe the same thing as a year ago hydrocone 750mg and clindamycin, last time they both worked great pain went away it killed the infection... last night however the first set of pills worked well. but at about 5 1/2 hours i felt the pain begin to start. and it never ceased after. i took another set 1 hydorcone and 1 antibiotic at the 6 hour mark. and it never touched the pain. and it went from mild tenderness to i can actually feel tenderness at the bottom of my jaw. cold ice water gives me some temp relief but is this normal? this is a dramatic change in pain and swelling ( the gums being tender and hurting is ofcourse form swelling ) but it sure as heck didnt do this last time. well clove oil i read only works when the tooth hasnt become abcessed and the pulp isnt dead. im pretty sure mine is dead because cold ice doesnt not hurt the tooth itself. i did take some IBuprofen and it helped a lot. i wish i could go back and slap myself a few good times for not being more serious about tooth care sooner.

Open Question: Neck surgery success? EVEN 2nd hand stories. Statistics?
I have found no relief with physical therapy or drugs. I have read of many bad experiences. Though I tend to think "pain free" people probably aren't looking at blogs and sites like this. C-6/C-7

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Open Question: How to get rid of a big, deep blemish Fast?
I've had this huge red bump on my face for a week and it hasn't subsided in the least. I don't even know what it is. It's large, hurts and kind of throbs and pulses, and there's a larger red area on the skin surrounding it, its close to my eye, a little below the undereye and it hurts. I tried putting on a pain relief invisible bandage, but it just flaked and when I peeled it off once it dried, the blemish thing just got all slimy on the top and concealer slides right off of it. I tried using my pimple gel on it, which works to dry up every pimple I get, but it was to no avail! I'm giving a presentation tomorrow, help please!!!

Open Question: How do I connect to the internet with my iPod Touch (AOL ISP)?
I have a modem and a wireless router. On my iTouch, I go to settings, then i go to Wi-Fi. The name of my network pops up. It's an open network; I don't have security for it. I click my network, and the check appears; it says I'm good to go. But if I try to use any internet application, it won't connect. I'm positive that it has to do with my ISP being AOL. I have this exact same problem with my Wii and my brother's PSP. If it matters, I'm on a PC, and the iPod is 1st generation. It's a huge pain to me, so any help would be an amazing relief.

Open Question: what works best for an ear infection ?
i have an ear infection . i went to the doctors and he gave me antibiotic. they didnt work . i got similasan earache relief drop and they kinda work . im going back to school on friday and i dont want to go back with this much pain. help please i also went skiing and snow boarding right before (without a hat) my ear started hurting . so i dont know if that might have something to do with it . are there any other ear drops you can recommend because i dont really like taking pills . please help (=

Open Question: Severe, sudden neck pain- Any idea what it might be? Do i need to see a doctor or wait it out?
Last night I developed sudden sever neck pain that is pretty well on both sides but seems to be a little worse on the left side. No physical activity was done prior to this just layed down on the couch for a few moments and could barely move it upon sitting back up. Thought I must have layed down funny or something and that it would eventually let up. I wasn't able to sleep hardly at all, but found minimal relief with advil and a heating pad. Today the pain is just as bad if not worse with a new symptom of headache (most likely sinus related) and severe ear pain. Should I try to wait a few days before seeing a doctor? I am almost for sure that this is muscle/skeletal related as certain movements of the head and arms seem to trigger more intense pain. I am also running a low grade fever of 100.0 but thinking this is more of the sinusitis that is going on? any ideas would be helpful! =)

Resolved Question: relief for Baby shots?
Has anyone ever heard of this cream you put on baby 30 mins before shots so it will ease the pain?

Open Question: So many emotions, so many memories, how do I cure them?
I have so many emotions, like anger, frustration, pain, sadness, misery, confusing, loneliness. And the bit of happiness to throw everything off balance. so many painful memories, I don't want to deal with them. I try to focus on NOW when painful memories show up, that the past is past. But it still becomes a sharp dagger, stabbing me each time I think of it. I can't talk to people, I am terrified of people, just being around them makes me nervous.I am already seeing a shrink, but that dosen't seem to help much... Is death my only prayer for relief? I am already seeing someone, but it's only reminding me of all y problems, of all my emotions and making me feel worse. I think I'll try plane B....

Open Question: whats a home arthritis cure?
when it comes to arthritis whats a quick pain relief of arthritis for aching and the pain.

Resolved Question: I have horrible migraine headaches, can you help me?
I'm a sixteen year old girl and for the last three months I've had extremely painful migraine headaches. I've been to the doctor and he's given me prescriptions for Midrin and for Ulrum. Neither of these worked for the pain, which is generally in the back of my head or like a halo on the top of my head. He also has given me a prescription for Darvacet, which worked great for the pain but put me to sleep and made me so loopy I couldn't function. When I have my headaches I have extreme sensitivity to light and sound and sleeping seems to be the only way I have any relief. They are so bad that I can't get myself out of bed and they are causing be to miss school. Do you have any advice for me, and is there a medicine that you have used that I can ask my doctor about.

Resolved Question: Cramping during the third trimester?
I will be 33 weeks along tomorrow, and for the last week or so I have been having what feel like bad period cramps. I am not bleeding, dizzy, or having back pain...I went to the doctor on Monday and he said this is normal/the baby isn't in any danger unless I bleed or get severe backpain. My question is - have other women experienced this? If so, what did you do for pain relief? My doctor says I can take up to 10 Tylenol per day, but I would rather not rely on that for the next 7 weeks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Open Question: Tooth is throbbing! Hurts when I look up?
I haven't been to the dentist since I was pregnant over five years ago. Of course I don't have any insurance (hubby's work doesn't provide), but ever since I start munching on ice (soft ice), my tooth has been throbbing. It hurts especially when it is time to lay down. I was changing a light bulb in my kitchen yesterday, and it killed me to look up. I have been taking Tylenol at night, but not much of a relief. Duh, obviously I have a cavity and/or need major work done on my teeth...what do you think it could be? Anything I can do to help with the pain til I scrounge up some money to see the dentist?

Open Question: I wokeup this morning with bad toothache, what you think it is?
I woke yesterday with really bad toothache, my whole jaw was sore, I took 2 ibuprofen, waited an hour, took 2 more, waiting an hour, took 2 more waiting an hour. no pain relief, had it all day, barely got to sleep. This was completely out of the blue. Now I'm sipping alchohol at 8am and getting ready to get taken to the dentist, which won't be till tomorow. What do you think is causing this? I have never really had any problems before.. it's sort of a pulsating pain, it's giving me a headache now too I read up on wisdom teeth and this is basically the same thing I'm feeling, but I had mine taken out..

Open Question: Depressed. Laid in bed for the last 7 years. Now my legs hurt so bed...?
I suffer from so many things, mainlydepression, also agoraphobia and I feel safe in my room. I know I'm not alone. Nobody else understand it but it is what it is. My question is, on most days, the most exercise I get is walking up and down the stairs to get to kitchen or outside for a smoke. I ddon'tneed advice on my life....I'm doing what I'm supposed to regarding Dr.s. Anyway, in the evening my legs hurt so bad I could cry. I've taken IIbuprofen800 and I have Cymbalta which I take randomly cause I'm kind of bad with pills. I've tried stretching them out which is painful, even vicodin two at a time. What is this and what can I take to lessen the pain? Is this what it feels like wwhenyour muscles atrophy or maybe from them being weak and then being sore the next day like from working out? I HATE IT!! I Anyone? Anything? Thanks....I need some relief.

Open Question: help my ear infection pains?
i have an ear infection, im left with no money whatsoever. i need some kind of a make at home pain relief for it. i cant afford ear drops or tylenol. would oregel or baby oragel help to relieve this pain? please help

Open Question: natural remedies for an ear ache paine?
i have an ear infection, im left with no money whatsoever. i need some kind of a make at home pain relief for it. i cant afford ear drops or tylenol. would oregel or baby oragel help to relieve this pain? please help

Open Question: Relief for Sore Eyes?
Sometimes after school my eyes are very sore. They ache from the back and usually give me a headache. I think that it's because my eyes are stressed since I'm always focusing on a point very close to me (binder paper, notes) or straining to read a whiteboard, etc. They don't really get a break. The headache induced by this persists throughout the day and makes me irritable and grumpy, and I just don't know what to do! How do I relieve this pressure in my eyes? Thank you so much in advance, this has been happening for a while and it's a pain! p.s. I wear contacts, but I take them off when I come home around 3:30 and put on my glasses.

Open Question: Feeling pressure on left side under ribs?
for the past three days i have been feeling a little pressure under the ribs on the left side...I thought maybe i was conctipated so i took some laxatives and that seem to give a little relief there is NO pain! just the feeling of pressure as if someone was inside pushing out, I am starting to feel relief,I am only a 21 yr old female so not sure what it could be can anyone help that might know and what can i do to relive this...THANK YOU

Open Question: Pianist pain relief.......................?
Hey guys. Im getting a little pain in my wrist when I play piano and Im looking for suggestions for improvement/relief Specifically, in my left hand when I play a 5-3-4-3 sort of rapid trill Im getting some soreness in the tendon (or whatever) that runs down the inner wrist What can I do to prevent this from happening or ease the pain?

Open Question: I am horrified to give birth....?
I have my first dr.'s appointment Thurs., they think I am about 8-9 weeks along... and I am absolutely petrified to give birth... I have been reading online all about the pain from labor and the pain from epidural or a spinal (?)... I am having severe anxiety already about giving birth. What can I do to get a sense of relief... seriously... I am so scared of the pain.

Open Question: Sciatica Relief - Any remedies?
I have had sciatica for about 10 days now. I went to the Dr. and they put me on steroids for 5 days. I'm on my second day and still no relief, in fact, it's probably worse than yesterday because you can not advil or anything for pain relief....Anyone with suggestions for relieving this awful back problem? I have been doing all the exercises too for several days now.

Resolved Question: Do Cortisone Injections In Lower Spine Hurt When Given?
Hi. I have a ruptured disk between L4/L5 and my Orthopedic wants to give me a cortisone injection. My doctor said that it was nothing. I was reading online and most websites said that an IV is put in for relaxation medicine and then patients are watched for about 60m minutes to see if there is any pain relief. But, my doctor told me the whole process takes only 5 minutes and that he is using freeze block and a numbing agent. Has anyone had this procedure done? Does the injection itself hurt? Were you terrified of needles before getting this done? Is the needle a long needle (like used for a spinal block) or a smaller one. Having this done Thursday and a little skeptical. Thanks for the advice.

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