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Open Question: My neighbour has attacked me and now keeps trying to provoke me but the police are not taking me seriously?

We used to be friends but had a disagreement. Since then all I want is for her to leave me alone but she keeps on trying to provoke me. I've reported her to the police after several incidents including threatnening behaviour, spitting through my letterbox, calling me names and standing on my way. This was 5 months ago, she seemed to calm down after the second time the police approched her,however she would stare at me since then, although unnerving I just kept igoring her. We live right next door to each other and a few days ago I was coming upstairs, she saw me and stopped, I had to brush past her, the following day she did the same thing, at this point I had enough and asked her if she was too fat or something. She ran after me and started hitting me, I had my car keys and threw them at her in self defence. I told her to leave me alone otherwise the police will take seriously this time, she replied ' What are you talking about? I just came to ask why you brushed past me! You're mad, I didn't even see you!' I called the police and she did the same, claiming that I had attacked her, she also called an ambulance and it later transpired she was complaining of neck and head pain ( I only threw the keys at her in self defence and it hit her lower back.) I've contacted the police several times for an update and they tell me that now the case is closed, there are two sides to the story with no sufficient evidence. Since then if we cross paths at the communal stairs she always makes sure she brushes past me, it makes me feel violated and I know she is doing it on purpose. I ignore her but start shaking and feel like my legs are going to drop. I know she is trying to provoke me because having been friends with her for two years I've lernt that's how she operates. Last time I called the police they hung up on me stating that she is not attaking me and I have no evidence and if she does something to just ignore her. I don't know where to turn. Some advice would be much appreciated. Thank you more

Open Question: Chest Pain.. please help me?

When i went to MEPS to enlist in the Army they temp. disqualified me for a "heart mermer" they sent me to the Boston Medical Center for an EKG and an Echocardiogram. The results for the EKG were normaland the Echo showed trace mitral regurgitation, which i keep hearing is normal, I appealed the Army and my case went all the way up to the Surgeon General and he let me in the Army. But my question is can i feel this? because i get some sharp pains in my chest a few times a day for a second and then it goes away. The pain does not radiate through my arm or neck, and is not followed by dizzeness and stuff. Im 18, 19 in feb. and rarely eat spicy foods. Is my pain normal? more

Open Question: Really bad neck pain? :(?

K well I slept kinda funny last night and i was fine troughout the day but now my neck is fucking killing me and kinda like in the left side of my head/skulll. i know why my neck hurts its just the skull and all that im worried about. any ideas? more

Open Question: I was given 12 Botox shots in neck for painful dystonia about 4 weeks ago. I have since been very, very ill?

I got 300cc total....alot. The doctor who gave then to me is away until July8th so he cannot help me at all and when I did call he said that it was probably something else....too coincidental for the symptoms to mimic Botulism in my opinion. Since the website says it can take about a month to see the therapeutic effects (which can last 3+months) wouldn't it make sense that the adverse effects may peak at that time as well? Which would be right about now? I have never felt this much pain in my life. I started getting the expected mild flu-like symptoms about 3-4 days later after shots, did not think much of it...however those did not really go away, they have gotten progressively worse. The paralyzing of the muscles in my neck have slowly spread down to the top of my butt and around my ribcage making breathing feel difficult. I feel the pain and weakness down my whole back and because those muscles or so painful and feel paralyzed and weak it also makes breathing feel very uncomfortable. I have also began developing severe pain and troubling weakness in my arms and legs. I feel like I got hit by a bus. When I went to ER 7 days ago the pain and paralyzed feeling was only in my neck and had only spread as far down as my middle back. They gave me 20 pain pills to take 1 or 2 as needed and told me I would need to let it run its course. The pain pills ran out and even when I was taking them they did not take much of a bite out of the pain...unless I took the two I was allotted. I tried to only take one so they would last as long as possible. Well I am feeling much, much sicker and the pain is becoming more severe and is spreading to other parts of my body....I cannot do anything without getting very short of breath. I have taken 600-800mg of Ibuprofen and it does nothing. I am suffering so bad but I am afraid to go back out to ER. The first time I went out there they did not really even know that much about Botox for muscle spasms. The nurse had no idea what it was so I feel they do not think that I could possibly be one of those people whom on rare occasions is having a very severe adverse reaction to the Botox. They would make comments that my oxygen was 96-100% however they were missing the part where I said "yes but I have to work very hard for that. The worse the pain in my back is the harder the breathing is." I do not know what to do. I cannot imagine suffering another night or day. The idea of going to ER twice in 8 days complaining of the same things bothers me. Some of the doctors out there are very mean and rude and treat you like you are a waste of their time unless you are showing up on a gurney or having a heart attack. What should I do? more

Open Question: Having pain on my neck?

I've been having pain on my neck for about 30 Something hours and it has been aching like crazy. I'm not sure if it was because of staying up untill three on the computer on my bed, cracking my neck 9 But I only have been cracking my neck for like a week like once every other day), and I also went tubing today, but I've had the pain before. Help?! Thanks in advance! more

Open Question: Guys, I don't think I am okay?

As some of you know, I was sexually assaulted on Thursday. I was assaulted then pinned to the ground for a significant amount of time. I've been telling everyone I am fine, but I'm not sure I am. My ribs are bruised from being pinned to the ground and having someone sit on me, my neck hurts from all the stress, my head hurts, my stomach hurts, and my mind isn't so great either. I feel like throwing up whenever I think about it and I'm not really sure what to do. I'm seeing my therapist on Tuesday and, for some reason, I am not comfortable talking to anyone in my family about it. So what can I do right now to alleviate the pain, physical and emotional? more

Open Question: Toothache, swollen cheek, swollen neck and can't stop crying!?

Im in so much pain, I have toothache which is giving me earache and I have a swollen neck and cheek. I also can't stop crying! I have antibiotics which were given to me 6 days ago and im now finished my course. more

Open Question: What should I do for my neck?

Every summer, this usually happens, and sometimes in the Winter also, the entire back of my neck, and the front of my neck where my shoulder blades are, my skin takes on a pink appearance, and then these areas of my skin very very dry, then mostly in the back of my neck, it burns and itches really bad, I tried corti cool, calimine lotion, I even went to the doctor, and a dermatologist, and they gave me cream that when I put it on, it felt like somebody took a match to my neck, I had to wipe the creme off right away due to the burning pain, I believe I am allergic to dove body wash, and pantene pro-v shampoo, which are my favorate brands, the minute they hit my neck, I can feel the burn, and I was wondering if there is some kind of home product that I could put on my neck to stop the burning and itching, and do you think I should call these companys? please let me know. Thanks.I also noticed that both of these products smell like perfume, and have perfume products in them, Im not sure if that could be it though. more

Open Question: What do you think of my story beginning? leave your thoughts!?

A scream pierced the air around me. A scream full of such anguish, torment, and fear, that it clawed at my heart. It took me a moment to realize this heart wrenching shriek was coming out of my mouth. Yet the force of it couldn’t be stopped until it was overcome by my breathlessness. The smoke in the air sent my lungs panicking and soon I was in hysterics between the scene that played out in front of me and the agonizing pain that consumed my entire chest and throat. Even as I quieted my breathing down and slowly gained control of my body the tears could not be reigned in. I need to get out of here! My mind kept shouting at me. “Right,” I whispered to myself. But then a new problem arose; where do I go? The fires continued to rage from house to house and in the distance I could hear the clang of sword against sword and the pounding of an army that was getting closer to me each minute. My only choice now was to run the opposite direction of the army of men which meant going into the cover of the forest that neighbored the town. Since I had no possessions left except for the clothes I wore and my necklace that hung around my neck I took off, my destination unknown. My legs howled in pain as I pushed them to move faster while refusing the many persuading thoughts of staying and ending the misery by dying. I knew my father would not want me to give up and with him in my mind I pushed through everything else. The sweat poured down my face as the heat from the flames of the fire laid like a weight on my shoulders. Slowly I was able to make out the edge of the forest and with a safe haven in sight my legs found a new burst of energy carrying me even faster. Finally The moist refreshing air filled my lungs making it less laborious to breath while I continued to run getting as deep into the forest as I could.I took few rest only when finding a spring clean enough to drink from and a few trees bearing edible fruit. Though the thick canopy of trees made it hard to see the position of the sun it got noticeably darker when night finally came. I settled myself against the trunk of a towering tree and stopped wasting energy on fighting the force of the day’s events and let it crash over me. I could see the scene perfectly like it was being played out over and over again in front of me… more

Open Question: Is psoriatic arthritis grounds for insurance to cover orthognathic surgery?

Ive had an arthritis problem since age 12. It is a type of psoriatic arthritis called spondylitis. My neck has been mainly affected; allowing very little motion. However, my doctor noticed that my jaw has also been affected. Since it happened at such a young age, my lower jaw stopped growing. As a result, I am only able to open my mouth about an inch. This comes with pain and discomfort. I have trouble swallowing and biting a lot of my foods. I have heard of the surgery to correct this called orthognathic surgery. And I have also heard about how hard it is to get this covered by an insurance carrier. I am currently in between carriers and am wondering if my case could be considered medically necessary. And also which carrier may be more likely to cover the costs. more

Open Question: kink in my neck is really annoying?

ok so wat happened was yesterday at noonish i popped my neck and i apparently strained it so bad i got a kink in it. im at my dads and i already used pain releivers and tried numbing it but it is still kinked and i need it unkinked by tommorow night but i dont wanna bother my dad annymore. wat is a way to unkink it with no pain?i cant move my neck anymore on the right so now my head is stuck in a weird posisition and i wanna fix that to because i cant even straighten my head or neck like im sleeping while standing more

Open Question: my neck hurts really bad! HELP?

ok so yesterday at cheer the flyer landed on my head and the left side of my neck popped and hurt for about 10 min and then the pain went away...so this morning i woke up and bent my head to the left and the right side popped really loudly and a shooting pain went through it...now it hurts to move it to the right...wat did i do to it...did i strain it or pull a muscle or wat...and wat can i do to heal it quickly...thanx XOXO ERIKA more

Open Question: I was in a wreck where my friend hit a tree with me in the car. My ribs and neck hurt, can I make a claim?

I was in the car with my friend (T) and my girlfriend (K) when T had a seizure and floored the pedal and we hit a huge pecan tree at 75mph. My other friend (D) owned the car and he wasn't present but the car has full coverage so I am hoping I can make a claim although T was driving. My ribs are extremely sore and feel a bunch of pressure and my neck hurts very bad and I can't turn it all the way to the left or the right. Can I make a claim? How much do you think I can get for pain and suffering, etc? more

Open Question: early sign of arthritis?

First it was my right knee. Everytime I slightly bend (by walking, sitting or watever ) it will crack and feel this pain. It stopped. Now my neck cracks! it started back in may where my neck crack each time I turned my head to the side. Some people say there is a way to cure the early signs of arthritis. Also some say it doesnt help. I'm not the type of person liek to drink milk when I was lil. but now im starting to take anything tht is healthy. Is it really late to cure it? 23 yrs old/female more

Open Question: should i see a doctor after this cycling accident?

today i rode my bicycle all the way to cal poly pomona and back to my house. In total, it was over 20 miles. It was great; however, on the way home, while i was looking down to fix my pedal which wasn't rotating correctly, i ran into a dump truck that had stopped in my lane to park. I hit the back of the truck directly with the top of my head at about 20 mph. My helmet dented and nearly split down its middle, but it saved my life. I almost died today. That's crazy. Now, I am at home with a swollen nose, a red(not black yet) eye, and a very sore neck, but i am happy to be alive. My neck hurts in a very specific spot when i touch it(right in the center between my hairline and the base of my neck); however, i can almost turn my head in any direction without any intense pain. it only hurts to look up at the ceiling, because if i do, then i get this weird feeling, like my neck isn't strong enough to support the weight of my head and i have trouble looking back ahead. Should I go to the doctor to get an X-ray and an inspection today? It doesn't seem urgent so i dont know if it's truly necessary, but since it's a neck injury i thought id ask just to be safe. more

Open Question: Step-dad being charged for child support when he has custody?

My step-sister was being abused by her mom therefore her father was granted sole custody of her over a year ago. They were still charging him child support, even after showing them court documents as proof, because her mother was still claiming her for welfare purposes even though she no longer had her. My step-dad has been fighting this for a long time and it's been getting frustrating because social services continue to give him the run around and her mother is getting money to spend for a child she doesn't have. I just recently had to go to the social services office to put in a child support payment for him because he had to work., After spending 2 hours sitting around while the rude reps gabbed and watched tv behind their desks, I had enough. I understand that working with the government is a pain in the neck and they typically treat people like garbage. But there must be something else we can do to fix this problem. My family has provided court papers, school enrollment forms, etc but this issue persists. Is there anything else we can or should be doing? more

Open Question: I have a nervous Tic in my neck, I've had it for almost 2 years now and it doesn't go away?

almost 2 years ago I started playing the violin, but months after I started to have a nervous tic in my neck which consist on nodding slightly and tensing the neck and shoulder muscles, before, when I played it would stop, but now that I stopped playing because of the pain it causes me it hurts all the time, and I mean ALL the time, there's not a day it doesn't hurt and it hurts badly, I had to quit some subjects in college because of the stress the pain caused me, I've had it since high school and I can't do things normally now because of the pain, it makes me feel uncomfortable, bad tempered, aggressive and even depressed, I've tried therapy like chiropractic, massages, acupuncture, natural medicine, pain-killers, muscle relaxers... I believe in paranormal things, and I don't rule out a spirit or something like it, so I put holy water on it too... can you give me some advice? thanks... more

Open Question: i have a really bad neck. help?

my neck has been hurting since like 11am today and its now 9:40pm i can hardly move my head at all i'm lead down now i've tried moving my but it just causes me more and more pain. any good advise? fast please more

Resolved Question: I'm writing my FIRST Novel. Read the prologue? Tell me what you think!?

Update! I made a few changes to my prologue. PLUS sneak peak of the first chapter. Link Will Follow. By the way! Titles so far: Book One: Droctorian Hallow, Moonlight Book Two: Droctorian Hallow, Sunlight Book Three: Droctorian Hallow ,Thorn No, the woman is not a vampire nor is she human. Prologue Last Breath The woman ran as fast as her legs could carry her through the tangled green forest. The rain falling fiercely from the sky, made her desperate attempt to escape even more impossible. The pale woman knew they would find her, she could sense that they were near; but if she were to die this night, she'd die trying. Her long blonde hair was almost as white as her skin as it clung soaked to her slender figure. She never looked back as she moved quickly under branches and around mossy trees. She didn't know where she was headed; "anywhere but there", she thought as her bare feet continued to sink into the soft muddy terrain. The young woman wasn't afraid to die, for tonight she would be dying to protect the light; her light. It would be an honor, but she would give anything for a second chance. A chance to make things right. Her hope of survival came crashing down when a cloaked figure descended from the night's shadows. The woman let out a yelp as it took her by the wrists and threw her into the forest floor. She stumbled to get back up, but as soon as she turned to run another cloaked figure pushed her hard back onto the ground. This time her head clashed into a sharp object and she let out a quiet groan. Sitting up, she cradled her bleeding head in her hands. This was it, she thought. This was the end. She looked up to a third cloaked figure, "Give fourth your gift or you shall surely die." It demanded. "I rather welcome death upon me than share anything with your filth" She said, her blue eyes showing every grain of confidence she could manage. He grabbed her by the neck and slammed her into a tree. "SHARE IT OR YOU DIE!" He growled, tightening his dirty hand around her fragile throat. "Never." she choked spitting in his face. "You're a disgrace." He snarled as a sharp pain pierced her stomach. The cloaked man stepped away and she fell onto her knees grasping the dagger he had plunged into her. Trying to grasp the life she was about to lose. The pain spread through her entire body as she began to choke on her own blood. He then struck her in the face and she felt her head hit the wet forest floor once again. The cloaked figures walked away laughing, leaving her to die. She wasn't surprised at the outcome of this night, she was expecting it. As her focus began to dim and her mind began to numb, pride and honor swam threw every vein in her body. Her hand tightened around the surrounding earth as she struggled to bring oxygen to her searing lungs. She lifted a bloody hand up to her chest, searching until she found it tucked under her white gown. The necklace was ancient, passed down through her entire family. It was a black jeweled symbol; a symbol that meant so much to the life she was born into. A half crescent moon and a sun wound together by thorned vines. She clenched it tight in her fist and pulled it from her neck, she had to rid of it before the wrong person stumbled across her body. She clawed at the earth with her weak fingers and shoved the necklace into the ground. She hoped that it would be enough. The thunder roared; echoing throughout the dark forest, the last place the woman would ever see. Big and bright, the full moon casted it's light upon the limp body of a beautiful young woman choking on her last breath. As the glow of life began to leave her eyes, far across the forest seventeen year old Elaina Calient was oblivious to the world she would soon discover.Sneak peak of Chapter one; Last Sight http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090703130422AAKjRopYeah it's still pretty rough but when I'm done it will go through an editor anyway. But the more perfected it is the more likely It will get published. So thanksWhos Andrew Keen? more

Open Question: how can a tooth cause pains to the body without visible tooth pain?

when can or will a lower back tooth with no pain but is mostly filled in need of a cap to save, but the tooth has started to crack and break cause aches on that same side of my body to the middle of my arm and back of shoulder and sometimes the left side of my neck that feels like arthritis or like a pinched nerve and sometimes makes me jerk or flinch?this may explain why pain relievers have not helped,but the topical pain spray that i use has worked, and allows me to sleep at night when the pain is at its worse, also thanks for confirming the fact that it related to my tooth. more

Open Question: I just found out that..............?

I have 3 bulging discs (2 in neck...one in lower spine) from a car accident and Scoliosis that my Orthopedic says developed as I grew older (not from bad posture or carry heavy bags) And he said from birth, my left leg is one inch shorter than right. I cried so much on the trip home because I can't understand I am deformed and I can't ever tell friends/boyfriend or anything. I am upset because I know my parents hate me right now. They have a deformed child. I'll never get married because I carry these genes. My orthopedic gave me paperwork saying I am "incapacitated" and need "8 hours of domestic help and care 7 days a week" I just turned 19 and they also said "not able to work" so what...I have to quit my jobs now? I'm so confused and probably mentally unstable right now. I'm sorry for ranting but my car accident was very traumatic and I've done nothing but stay optimistic and now it's like....what do I have to look forward to but pain and disability? more

Open Question: 17 year old girl with joint pain and rash?

i'm 17, and a few days ago i got this rash that covered my whole body except my face and neck, and all of my joints started hurting. the symptoms showed up really suddenly, and the rash lasted a couple of days and started going away yesterday. but my joints still hurt really bad. it hurts to bend anything, to walk, to sit, or to put weight on any of them. there aren't any bruises or anything and i know i didn't hurt myself. the rash was red and lacy and it had a slapped appearance. i don't know what's wrong with me, and it's really annoying because i have to lay around all day because it hurts to move. more

Open Question: I have a Chiari 1 malformation. How do I alleviate the pain a bit?

I am 14 and have an appointment atthe end of the month. At the moment I am laying in bed and cannot move my neck. Is there anyway to remove the pain of pressure? I tried a heating pad but doesn't work. PLEASE HELP. I miss my friends :( more

Open Question: upper torso really ache?

hi,for 2days i have been feeling very achy, especially my shoulders. just got over a cold and sore throat. my shoulders are aching, my neck is aching, my throat feels swollen and i had constipation but now i have diarrhea, i am very overweight and get the odd aches and pains but this is worse,cant even sleep. also i been leaning on my left arm quite a bit lately and don't no if this is anything to do with it. but anyway, shoulders ache, neck aches, upset tummy, throat feels swollen and a bit dry, headache, earache, tierdness, chest feels slightly tight and feeling a bit shaky, also worrying im gonna die.after taking 2 anadin extra all i have now is a heavy achy shoulder, all the rest has gone. i think its just because i always lay on this arm and been on the computer alot lately. thanks for replys. lol more

Open Question: What do you think of my stroy beggining? leave your thoughts!?

A scream pierced the air around me. A scream full of such anguish, torment, and fear, that it clawed at my heart. It took me a moment to realize this heart wrenching shriek was coming out of my mouth. Yet the force of it couldn’t be stopped until it was overcome by my breathlessness. The smoke in the air sent my lungs panicking and soon I was in hysterics between the scene that played out in front of me and the agonizing pain that consumed my entire chest and throat. Even as I quieted my breathing down and slowly gained control of my body the tears could not be reigned in. I need to get out of here! My mind kept shouting at me. “Right,” I whispered to myself. But then a new problem arose; where do I go? The fires continued to rage from house to house and in the distance I could hear the clang of sword against sword and the pounding of an army that was getting closer to me each minuet. My only choice now was to run the opposite direction of the army of men which meant going into the cover of the forest that neighbored the town. Since I had no possessions left except for the clothes I wore and my necklace that hung around my neck I took off, my destination unknown. My legs howled in pain as I pushed them to move faster while refusing the many persuading thoughts of staying and ending the misery by dying. I knew my father would not want me to give up and with him in my mind I pushed through everything else. The sweat poured down my face as the heat from the flames of the fire laid like a weight on my shoulders. Slowly I was able to make out the edge of the forest and with a safe haven in sight my legs found a new burst of energy carrying me even faster. Finally The moist refreshing air filled my lungs making it less laborious to breath while I continued to run getting as deep into the forest as I could.I took few rest only when finding a spring clean enough to drink from and a few trees bearing edible fruit. Though the thick canopy of trees made it hard to see the position of the sun it got noticeably darker when night finally came. I settled myself against the trunk of a towering tree and stopped wasting energy on fighting the force of the day’s events and let it crash over me. I could see the scene perfectly like it was being played out over and over again in front of me… more

Open Question: What should I do about severe pain and cracking in my neck?

For a little less than a month now I have had severe neck pain. I cracl my neck constantly to relieve tension and pain as gross as that is. I don't want to crack it and I fear I am hurting myself more. I am seeing a doctor in a few days but I don't understand why this is happening. My parents thinki it is growing pains but I could literally crack it all day long if I wanted to (Which I don't) Please help me! more

Resolved Question: Throbbing pain on right side of neck, where pulse is?

I have a throbbing pain on each blood pulse on the side of my neck, right under my jaw where you would normally feel for your pulse. I was dancing, i got puffed and all of a sudden this came on. The more i think about it, i develop breathing problems (i think this is my panic attacks though). Im only 15 btw, and my eating habits are horrible, so i thought maybe it could be signs of a heart attack/disease. As i said, im only 15, so i have no idea what it could be. I dont want to scare my parents if its only somting like a panic attack or somthing. Any doctors that could help me out? more

Open Question: What could this be...?

I've been having a couple headaches lately that have lasted like 2 weeks. I took some advil for like 3 days two pills everyday and now i have chest pain and a lot of it. My whole left side of my body hurts its been like 3 days now and this morning when i woke up my neck was sore and my chest from the right side hurt too ! What could this be im only 15 and i feel like im gonna have a heartache?? I dont want to go to the doctor just yet cuz she'll just charge us a lot and tell me that i need to take fluids or something so i'd rather know what it could be first. more

Open Question: Why does the back of my head/ neck suddenly throb then go away?

i recently just pulled an all nighter playing video games, so i decided to take a break of that and go longboard at 5am. During this i went into a slide and right after my head felt like it was going ot explode, this almost caused me to collapse on the ground in pain.Also, i used to crack my neck on a regular basis i dont know if that helps but it feels like its almost like a blood clot moving into my headAre you sure it's that serious, it went away after a minute and i feel fine now. ps i have not suffered any head injuries from longboardingi can see why if i was playing like on an xbox or something, but i just sat in a computer chair for roughly 3-4 hours with small breaks in between to stretch. Do you think this is still cause for concern? more

Open Question: I need to know the symptoms of Mono, but what i have, has a twist to it i think.?

I can not lie down, Now i know that sounds a little exaggerated but if I lie on my sides, it feels like my ribs are stabbing something, same thing goes for lying on my back, or just a certain way i move, I started off thinking that i had mono, with the headache, glands being swollen in my neck, body aches, fever, etc, but this has me stumped, I don't know what it could be, i know the flu when i get it, but this just leaves me confused and in pain, the only other thing i can think of is constipation maybe? Please help me with this before whatever it is gets ripped open by my ribs more

Open Question: I'm really worried!!?

My dad's brother (my uncle) died from leukaemia when he was a young boy. I'm getting paranoid that I have to too! I bruise really easily and currently have bruises on the backs of my thighs just from sitting on a swing, but the bruises aren't really bad like in some leukaemia sufferers, I feel tired quite a lot and then hyper but also have had problems sleeping, I ache quite a lot but especially in my knees, I'm looking really pale and Ive been a lot less hungry than usual and lost weight, so everybody says. And also my glands in my neck were really swollen a few weeks ago but only for a day, but I have had pains a little bit from them in my neck recently although they aren't swollen. I haven't had any abnormal bleeding or heavier periods than usual though, just the symptoms above. I went to the doctors saying I thought I was anaemic because I didn't want to seem silly saying I thought I had leukaemia. I'm getting blood tests today because the doctor said I could have an under active thyroid even though I haven't put any weight on and I've done the opposite! But would the results show up whether I had leukaemia or not? And am I being paranoid or would you be worried too? more

Open Question: Please help me with my extremely bad neck pain?

I don't think i woke up with it. I woke up feeling a bit light headed, but nothing else. 5 min later I went to get a drink, and then I accidentally put my neck in a position where it sort of hurts(but it shouldn't). So I thought maybe it's because I slept on the sofa last night (my bed has bed bugs). And then it got worse within time. My right shoulder/neck started to hurt a bit too because I kept on putting my head in a position that would effect it. I can't move my head!!! My left shoulder/neck is sooooo sore and painful! Please help me, what should I do? I'm 13 and I never experienced this before.it's been like this for hours now. more

Open Question: pain in neck? i think its a pulled muscle, how do i treat it?

i hurt my neck about 3 days ago; i turned around to talk to someone and when i turned back i couldn't move my neck for pain. it was painful the next couple of days, just when i looked to my right or bumped up and down. today, after doing some work outside, it is hurting so much i am practically in tears. i think its a pulled muscle, or maybe pinched nerve or something. t wasnt swollen wheni first hurt it so i didnt put anything on it. now im jest keeping the area warm and still and taking panadol, but thats not helping. what can i dpo to help the pain??? i cant take it any more! more

Open Question: what can be causing this?

since yesterday out of nowhere i got this neck pain but its not my whole neck its just thee left side of it, close to thee ear.And im not sure if my headache earlier(which went away) or my chest pain relates to my side neck pain..what can be causing this? more

Open Question: Hurts! Pains! Very worried. Feeling sick?

OKay so im 12 years old and latley in the past few months ive been having very many stomach aches and dirareaah about once a week! (sorry i know eeew) But im very worried, Sometimes it feels like a cramp and sometimes it feels like im gona get sick. I also been noticing alot of pain in my vagina area and pelvis, Just like random intervalls of pain. Then the other day i whiped and i saw a big spoltch of blood, The second time there was less, then less and less. I thought it might have been my period but it never happend again. And my boobs hurt. Im 12 and i dont know what to do. IT just hurts in random places sometimes too like my back, head and neck. Uggand no i am NOT sexually active! ive never had it!! more

Open Question: What is wrong with me?

today i woke up with a severe headache, neck pain, back pain, and dizziness. Also i took my blood pressure and it was 118/89. My heart rate is 122 beats per minute. My temp was 100.4. Why am I so sick? Whats wrong with me? more

Open Question: my body has many problems help!!?

-my back gets sore when i play sports -i have a sore neck for 8 years i took an x-ray and there nothing wrong -my heart starts pumping fast and i have a shortness of breath at random times. -its hard for me 2 sleep at night -i get a sharp pain in my chest a random times when ive been sitting down for a long time and get up everything gets dark and i get dizzy. -i see lines in my vision 24-7 - i eat alot but never gain weight i am 15 years old and i am not over wieght so please help :( more

Resolved Question: Headaches after epidural?

I had my son on fathers day and in the last week started having back pain which leads to a headache. It's not a severe one but just a long drawn out dull one. It's seems like when my back hurts it goes to my right side of my neck and behind my right ear. I had an epi but didnt have any pain until a week ago. My Dr gave me vicodin 5 mg but Im nursing and he said it's ok, I just get worried nursing and taking anything. Help if you have any good remedies! Oh and it's not effecting my vision or anything severe, just annoying and bothersome. more

Open Question: I feel really sick....can someone give me some advice?

About an hour ago i started feeling sick to my stomach like i was going to throw up. and some back pain and neck pain started following it, along with a headache....my jaw and cheeks seem to hurt to but i don't have any sinus issues. i feel really tired.....it just all came real suddenly, so i need some advice....the last thing was i got a sharper pain coming from my shoulder up to my ear on the left side of my neck and then my ear started throbbing a few minutes after....it's almost my whole back, more of my spine.....and it goes up to my shoulder my neck and then my nose cheek and jaws...... can anyone help....i'll check back lateri've got this anxious feeling in my throat and chest to, like that feeling when your holding back tears or something along those lines... more

Open Question: how to get ride of pain your neck?

heyy i slept wrong last night and now my neck REALLY hurts any home remedies to get rid of it more

Open Question: Lower back pain for 4 months, please help?

Hi. I began running track in february as a sprinter. Then in march I began having horrible lower back pain. Then in June whilst playing soccer I fell on my back and neck. I could not move my neck for days and the pain in my lower back was unbearable. I still have consistent back pain despite my neck being better. What could be wrong? Please help! PS: i'm also 14 more

Open Question: What kind of "cold" do I have? Please be specific?

-A sore throat with occasional mucus-y cough. I don't cough that often, but at certain times of the day***, deep breathing makes me feel like there is goo in my throat. (***It is worst in the morning, and at night. In the daytime it feels a lot better) When I wake up, a horrible taste in back of throat. -Fairly constant sneezing -Variably runny/stuffy nose -NO Fever generally, occasionally I am slightly warm (99.5 or so) -Muscles feel a little heavy or something, not painful though -When I talk my my voice sounds very nasally and weird. -Very occasional ear pain -Neck pain -Mild headache -Lethargy Thanks.My head will hurt in small spots at the top-left or top-right, like a pressure. more

Open Question: Wrist and arm pain cold hands sore joints?

Well where to begin. I have been working at a desk job answering phones for 2 years now. I noticed about 6 months into the job that I was starting to have tension headaches and neck pain. I have continued to have this for a year and a half. I have to lean my head to the left to pop my neck in order to get some relief from this pain. About 6 months ago I have noticed that the joints in my hands and wrist are sore and feel as though they need to pop upon waking. Recently I have been experiencing numbness and tingling from my fingers up to my elbow and slight pain in my back near my left shoulder blade. This is a burning pain that kind of feels like a knot. It also feels as if my hands are extremely cold most of the time. I have had a neck injury in 2005 from being rear ended while I was stopped at a red light. I am starting to wonder if possibly I have carpal tunnel or maybe a pinched nerve in my neck or back. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms with carpal tunnel? Or do you know what else it may be? I have also noticed that Motrin and Tylenol do not help the pain much but heat applied to my neck and back do. Also the pain in my arms and wrist is more intense at night. I have also had achey pain in my knees and ankles during this time. Do you think seeing a chiropractor will help if its a pinched nerve? more

Open Question: Headache with migrating pain? Help?

My headache started today a little after I woke up, thought nothing of it, just ignored it and went about my day. I suddenly got really tired at the store and figured I needed to just take a nap (unusual but I've been having nightmares constantly at night for the past few days so I figured that caused the tiredness). Well, got home, took a nap. My headache remained and I just sat and watched tv for the past 2 hours as I've been really really tired. I've noticed now that the pain has intensified greatly. I thought, okay it'll go away...just rest more take my tramadol...not working. Now the pain has spead down the back of my neck. The pain is on the right side of my head, it hurts even more when I move, cough, and adjust my head. I also get pain when I turn my head to the right side...that causes the most intense pain. Anyone have an idea as to what's going on?I already am on tramadol, read my post for god sake's. more

Open Question: Do you ever feel like your husband totally ignores you?

Sometimes I feel like my conversations with my husband just go in one ear and right out of the other. Unless it's a topic that has something to do directly with him he's not interested in hardly paying attention at all. I've even tried cutting off what I was saying right in the middle to see if he notices and he doesn't. Yesterday morning I woke up and could hardly move.....I had severe pain in my neck and back and it really scared me. I called him to tell him about it hoping he could offer some sort of comfort - but instead he said "what do you expect me to do about it, I'm an hour away working". His only suggestion was for me to just try to go back to sleep and maybe I'd feel better when I woke up. Then he made me feel like I just had a low tolerance for pain and was over reacting about it. I ended up having to call my mother to come drive me to the doctor. I know he loves me very much, and I love him too. I don't think he realizes how selfish he sounds and acts sometimes - but it really hurts my feelings. Am I just being childish or would it make any of you upset? more

Open Question: Lightheadness, vertigo, possible bruit: should I be worried?

For years I have been getting a sharp pain in the right side of my neck when my heart beats real fast. My physician said it may be a carotid bruit and to go to a cardiologist, who pretty much told me i was making it up and never did the ultrasound. Also, a week ago I was standing by my desk at work when all of the sudden it felt like my brain was vibrating inside my skull for about 5 seconds, immediately followed by a strong feeling of vertigo for a good 15 seconds. While it was happening somebody called me over to them but it was all I could do to grip the desk to keep from falling over from the dizziness. This has happened about 4 times in the last 6 months, and I am wondering if it could be related to my arterial pain, like my brain is losing circulation or something. I am only 18 though, so a blockage doesn't seem likely, though I know I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure do to pretty crappy genes. Could these little symptoms be signs of something worse? more

Open Question: Lower back pain for 4 months, help please?

Open Question: Please help- any ideas what it could be?

Ok so since i've been 10 or 12 years old i've had bad headaches/migraines. They get better and then they get worse, etc. They do get worse around my period but generally the headaches happen at any time. I've been having other things too-- *headaches/migraines- mild to severe *Eye soreness- sensitivity to light (i need to drive with sunglasses on at night) and dry eyes (i do have a mild astigmatism) *very mild jaw pain and earache *Very bad insomia-- if i don't take melatonin it takes anywhere from 1/2 hour to 2 hours to fall asleep, no matter on how tired i am *Waking up once or twice a night (this has gotten a little to better as i now wake up about 6 hours after falling asleep, before it was almost every two hours) *Waking up exhausted and then be ok for a couple hours then feel like i have to go sleep for another 6 hours. *Sometimes if i'm not actively doing something, like i'm just sitting in a chair relaxing i will fall asleep for 5-30mins and not realize it until i wake up *Unexplained weight gain (and i can't seem to get rid of it once i gain it) *Moodswings, little patience, sometimes depressed -these may or may not be related to issue- *hip pain (my hips been popping slightly) and mild back aches *neck tension Anyone have any ideas on what it could be?? I've been talking to my doctor but he doesn't seem to have any idea... I had my eyes checked and i'm going for a MRI monday but wondering if anyone has any ideas or if they've had the same problems.... more

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Open Question: can anyone give advice on gynaelogical problem?

I had a miscarriage two years ago, it was incomplete but I didn't have a D&C they waited for the pregnancy levels to go down. Since then I have been sick in all kinds of ways. My heartbeat is irregular and I can feel it in my neck all the time. I am vomitting often. I was getting bleeding between periods and after sex but now I'm getting very very bad periods. I get a tearing pain rather than a cramping pain, and this time (this week) there is some tissue like when I was miscarrying as well as clotting. I am seeing a gynae on monday but I'm not sure what is happening right now. They can't see on scans because my womb is tilted backwards but I have a bulky uterus lining. They saw bits of tissue when they scanned me internally but they never scanned again. What could be wrong? I am getting quite unwell. more