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Anxiety or Panic Attacks…what immediate action can be taken? What about during plane travel?

I've recently been getting panic/anxiety attacks. I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor or therapist yet, as it's only been a couple weeks that I've realized what they are.
They first started when I was smoking marijuana. I realized I was getting these weird symptoms when smoking, so I stopped, about a month or so [...]

How much pain should you expect from a stress fracture in your femur?

I am 12 and have had a stress fracture for about 4 months, I am on crutches and I'm starting physical therapy on Tuesday. I am in EXTREME pain during the night, and moderate pain during the day. How long will this go on? Help, please and thank you.
about 1 month to 3 months more [...]

Fun Medicene…Is Not HomeWork…Im a doctor and trying to see how smart the economy is?

1: The most recent manual published by the American Psychiatric Association which covers all mental disorders for both adults and children is the
DSMD-IV
DSM-IV TR
DMMD-V
DMS-V
2: Which of the following body systems is considered one of the nine key IC systems?
lymphatic system
skeletal system
hematology
none of the above
3: In general, a radial keratonomy is a procedure performed [...]

Medicene Questions??

The most recent manual published by the American Psychiatric Association which covers all mental disorders for both adults and children is the
DSMD-IV
DSM-IV TR
DMMD-V
DMS-V
2: Which of the following body systems is considered one of the nine key IC systems?
lymphatic system
skeletal system
hematology
none of the above
3: In general, a radial keratonomy is a procedure performed by [...]

Is sleep apnea a condition your born with or can u develop it?

I used to sleep through the night without waking up most of the time. Now I wake up maybe 3 or 4 times a night. I never get restful sleep. I also experience a lot of sleep paralysis. Could this be linked to sleep apnea?
What Is Sleep Apnea? Are you feeling [...]

How should one prepare for an Allergy test?

I have an allergy test lined up in the next week. Any pointers that i need to keep in mind before i go meet my doc?
You may need to stop taking some medicines, such as some tricyclic antidepressants and antihistamines such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Claritin) before you have an allergy skin [...]

How can I stop the stinging/burning of my allergy shots?

I have been getting two allergy shots a week for several weeks. They sting and burn. Is this normal? People I have talked with said that allergy shots are not supposed to be painful? Help, please.
Allergy shots will often sting or itch for a while afterward, especially when the dosage starts to increase. [...]

How do I relieve tooth pain without seeing a dentist?

My tooth is chipped, so I know that's why it hurts, but it only hurts if I use it to chew. I really don't want to have to see a dentist, so what can I do to get rid of the pain? The pain isn't that bad, but every now and then I need to [...]

How much pain is involved when a toddler gets a molar extracted?

My four year old daughter is getting a molar pulled because it has an abcess. Will she be in pain after the procedure, and how long? Will there be a lot of bleeding, and will she be able to ear?
It depends on the condition of the tooth and the surrounding tissues. Extraction [...]

How do you get rid of back pain when the pain meds and anti inflammatories are not working?

My fiancée was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis and the pain meds and anti inflammatory are not helping at all. He literally cries in his sleep from the pain.
see your docter

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Can a child suddenly develop an allergy to our cat whom we have had for a year?

My 4 year old daughter has been sneezing and has had red,itchy, swollen eyes for the past couple of days. I am wondering if she is allergic to our family cat. We have had Tango for a year now and she never had a problem up until a few days ago. We have an [...]

What prescription pain killer were you given to take home after your c section?

Or, were you given a pain killer to take home after a vaginal delivery?
Was it enough?
I was given Percocet and Ibuprofen to take home after my C-section. They only gave me 45 Percocet which was not nearly enough. My doctor had no problem giving me a new prescription for another 60 (not sure [...]

Have you ever developed a food allergy after eating it many times?

I've eaten grapefruit plenty of times throughout my 22 years.
A couple months ago, I ate a grapefruit for breakfast for the third time that week and all of a sudden broke out horribly. Went to the doctor and turns out I developed an allergy and had to get a shot in my butt.
This [...]

What pain medicine works the best while getting a tatoo?

I am in the process of getting a full back piece tatoo, My last session was extreamly painfull because of scar tissue. I have a LOT of other tatyoo's and have never before had this problem with pain. I have Percocet and valume I'm trying to figure out witch one would work better to control [...]

How do I go back to sleep when I woke up from my parents having sex?

I just got a rude awakening from my parents having some nasty time with each other in the other room.
This has happened a few times before but When I get jerked awake from the noises I find it hard to go back to sleep, if at all sleep the rest of the night.
Right now [...]

Pancreatitis, don’t quite fit into any causitive category, but a bit in some … Any GI’s out there?

6 weeks ago, I went to my PD with what I thought was severe heartburn. I went to pharm. and he suggested Pepcid. I took it, no luck in an hour (like he said). I called and asked PD how long Pepcid takes to take it away, she said an hour, I [...]

How much pain relief can I expect from cortizone injections into a bulging disk?

Does anyone have a bulging disk which caused a lot of pain? If so, did you get cortizone injections and if you did how much relief from pain did you get? What has been the best pain relief?
I once had a cortisone shot in my wrist. It was very painful. I have since [...]

How much pain does a person who is being beheaded has to endure?

Please do not take offense with my question. I am asking this only to know the scientific and medical point of view. I sincerely wish the pain these innocent hostage victims have to suffer is only very minimal, compared to other painful lingering deaths. I am very sorry if my question hurts any of you.
i [...]

Is it good to sleep in a unfinished basement?

Ive been sleeping in my unfinished basement because I don’t feel like sharing with a sibling and need my own space. My father feels I should sleep upstairs because he says its bad to sleep in the celler. Is this true?
It’s only bad if the cellar is damp. If it’s been properly damp proofed, it [...]

Are there any safe and effective natural alternatives to allergy medications?

My wife suffers from asthma which seems to be triggered mostly by allergies like dust, animals, ragweed, pollen etc. She is currently taking Loratadine (an antihistamine) which helps to keep her allergies/asthma in control. The problem- I don’t trust chemicals. I don’t think they’re safe. (sorry Big Pharma). So my question is, are there [...]