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| How can you heal a open wound on the back of your leg? |
Well, my dad is a doctor, and this is what he said:
" In such a case it is possible to get infection, so the wound needs to be closed in order to prevent this. theoretically, the skin shou... |
| What are the limitations on a sex for a quadroplegic man? |
I believe that if you are a quadriplegic, you can't move anything below your neck down, and also have limited feeling. I doubt a quad can have physical sex, but maybe they could find ways aro... |
| My renter is using drugs. He is supposed to be helping me since I'm handcap but has quit and stays in his room |
Call the authorities, the police, adult protective services someone can come out to help you.1-888-436-3600, is the nationwide hot line for elder and dependent abuse. You need to talk to who ever o... |
| Question for women with Spina Bifida? |
you're still capable of becoming aroused..that means you still have a sex drive..maybe just a little..anyway, spina bifida doesn't cause such. go see your doctor. it might be another prob... |
| How long can someone with cirrohisis of the liver live with pnemonia if their liver has already failed? |
It's hard to pinpoint the exact time but usually it can be from a couple days, maybe a week to ten days, anything after that would be a miracle! Say your goodbys now and make your peace now an... |
| Emergency--please advise? |
keep the wound moist and covered--use bacitracin and cover it with gauze and tape, call his doctor in the morning and explain the wound to them, they'll tell you what to do...if he gets a feve... |
| Does Becker muscular dystrophy affect someone's behavior? |
I'm not sure but here's a good website to check out. Hope it helps, good luck. ... |
| Is there a way to get paid to take care of elderly mother? |
Whoa, prepare to be flamed by a lot of people.
Call the Adult Protective Services division of your Department of Health, Human Services, whatever it's called in your state. They should be ab... |
| How can u tell if a fetish is sick or just plain strange? I have this fantasy of making love to a paraplegic? |
No, it's not sick... I actually think it just shows what a compassionate person you are. Not to many people would be willing to be with a person like that, and the fact that you would is quit... |
| Has anyone out there ever broken their pelvis bone?!? |
No I haven't. But I have taken an injury that effected my legs too. They way I looked at the prospect of getting back up on them came from watching infants move. First they learn to crawl b... |
| I have a bully and and he almost beat me up up when he was doing graffti and do ido while iam at school? |
Well, you can go to a counselor, but then the bully might discover that you reported him. Tell your counselor that you want the report to be anonymous. If your parents don't do anything, the... |
| What is the nutritional requirement ,factor to consider planning meal and strategy people use to prevent it? |
They have calcium supplements that you can get over the counter. There is also a prescription drug called Fosamax that can help prevent bone loss. If she is elderly this might not help much. The... |
| Why do people make fun of a person's condition? |
I can think of any of a number of reasons, having been on the other side of such ridicule myself: (1) They're ignorant and don't know any better; (2) They laugh out of a fear of what they... |
| Multiple Scleurosis? |
MS is progressive, but the speed at which it progresses varies tremendously. She may never get to a wheelchair, so be of good cheer. ... |
| For all nurses and Doc...please help....? |
A lot of your symptoms sound like peripheral neuropathy, which I have had since 1999. I am now on chronic pain medication, thanks to a wonderful neurologist who understood my pain. It was unbeara... |
| With reference to the 'pessary issue'; 'Lvn's' & 'RN's" in the Home Health Care Industry'... |
wow, you are really fired up about pessary devices. There are two types of issues, emergent and non-emergent. This is clearly a non-emergent issues.
I have a suggestion; start The National Pessa... |
| Can someone with a double below the knee amputation ever walk again? |
Yes it is definitely possible and have seen it first hand. They will require a lot of intensive physical therapy as well as much collaboration between the physical therapist, doctor and prosthetis... |
| I have advanced osteoporosis, what can I do about the stiffness and pain. I have good days and bad.? |
Drink 2 tbls of apple cider vinegar in an 8 oz glass of water 3 times a day. ACV has over 93 different vitamins and minerals. Look on the websites regarding acv and you willl be amazed how it work... |
| Will Compression socks work for foot pain? |
Do you have swelling in the legs? If so, trying to put on Jobst stockings can mess up the knees. I don't know how they get TED hose on! They'd be worse.
There are cotton socks that ar... |
| Have you heard of or know what to do about bone edema? |
Bone oedema is typically diagnosed with an MRI scan. yes it can happen and it basically means swelling of the bone surface.
Elevation of your ankle is optional; only if your ankle really swells... |
| I'm a nurse and I was giving a patient a pain medication intravenous. can I be held liable for this (read on) |
No you can't be held liable. It was the action of the patient and not yours. That is some crazy **** though! I can't believe it.
***For all you jackasses bagging on this women she n... |
| Club foot question? |
Jeff,
I would definatly get a second, third, or fourth opinion if needed. People are told all the time that they'll never walk again and end up proving doctors wrong.
My son has a unil... |
| Dentists, what's the craziest thing your patients have said under anesthesia? |
When I offered to give some local anesthetic in addition to the nitrous oxide, a patient declined, saying, "It hurts, but it kinda hurts good, if you know what I mean."
Honest to God.
... |
| Charcot foot? |
What is a Charcot Foot (Charcot's joints; Charcot arthropathy; Neuroarthropathy)?
Charcot's foot is a complication of diabetes that almost always occurs in those with neuropathy (nerve ... |
| Nursing home broke Dad's leg? |
negligence, malpractice, emotional suffering, physical suffering or assault... one of those would have to stick/scare them ... |
| Pituitary Gland Surgically Removed? |
Many people nowadays have to be on regular medication. Some have hypertension, some have heart disease. Even healthy young women choose to take BC pills regularly. Taking medicines regularly is not... |
| Make my my fish walk? |
One;
Fish breathe though their gills.
Two;
Your fish would be flopping around so much that you probably wouldn't be able to attach the tube, much less put it in a wheelchair.
Three;
I si... |
| Anyone try Nutrisystem food? Im 15 and thinking about getting it to loose about 100+ lbs.? |
Weight Watchers would be a better option, and they actually teach your how to eat, you wouldn't be relying on someone to do your meals for you. If you learn the proper foods and amounts, losi... |
| Has anyone else had a hip and knee replacement with a bone graft? |
I think u need to get a SECOND op before u have these surgeries. For one thing, i had to have a total hip (left) replacement but they would not do it until i had my knee (right) fixed first so tha... |
| How can I keep a good man down? |
Just do you best to remind him of what can happen if he doesn't take it easy. (it will take even longer!) Try to keep him entertained with magazines, puzzles and stuff. Try watching movies wit... |
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