Archive for May, 2009

How long does the pain and swelling take to go away after being diagnosed with dental emphysema?

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

froggin12132001 asked: Last week I had 2 cavities filled by my dentist and about 2 hours after I left his office I was in horrible pain, I went back later that day for him to examine me and I was told I had dental emphysema. He put me on penecilin ...

What is the extreme pain I get when the airplane I am on is descending?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Bellend asked: It never happens on going up, only landing. When the plan starts to decend, my ears fill up (not the usual popping) and pain rushes through my ears and eyes to the back of my brain. It feels like vessels are gonna burst. I sometimes here little popping ...

How long does the pain from getting a shot from the dentist last?

Monday, May 18th, 2009

skibum_us asked: I got a shot from the dentist the other day and it still hurts. How long does the pain last? Is this normal? I don't remember this much pain.DERICK

How does acupuncture work on pain management for severe back/leg pain with sciatic pain? Any experience?

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Tracy B asked: I have been thinking I want to try acupuncture for pain in my back & legs. Also have nerve issues to deal with. Two surgeries in two years; want to look for alternatives as I do not want to have surgery again & I cannot ...

Other effective methods of pain relief for labor and delivery that won’t affect my ability to push?

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Heather S asked: I really don't like the thought of massive pain, but i don't like that thought of not being able to push with an epidural. What other kinds of pain relief is there, and what worked for you, and if you had a midwife did she believe in ...

What pain reliever is advertised with a man holding the world on his shoulders in a commercial?

Friday, May 15th, 2009

nebnimaj asked: The commercial starts with everybody falling off the world. The camera zooms out and it shows a man holding the world on his shoulders. He is in pain and gets a pain reliever from someone one on the world. What pain reliever is that promoting?CARL

Is an epidural a safe form of pain relief in labor?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

ceire74 asked: I am considering using an epidural. My previous children were all born with no pain relief at all. I am having my last and am considering avoiding the pain. I do not want to put myself or the child in harms way.ELLIS

Why does the pain management clinic want to know my psychiatric care and psychological assessments?

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

CC Curious asked: What does that have to do with car accidents and degenerated vertebrae and other areas of pain? I have been desparate enough to be willing to be put on a mental pill, but that didn't work out, and a lot of physical pain can cause depression and frustration. ...

Does anyone know of a good inpatient pain management program?

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Susan, too much pain, too long asked: I had a botched back surgery 12 years ago. I have been seeing a pain management specialist for 10 years and I have an implanted pump with a catheter that delivers medication directly into my spine in the area of the nerves that ...

What causes that pain in the side that feels like there is a bubble between my ribs?

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Wo asked: I know other people get this pain to sometimes - I just wanted to know what causes it. It doesn't last long, maybe an hour at the most and only happens every few months or so. It feels exactly like a bubble is expanding in the ...