should it because ciggarettes dont only harm the smoker but other people around the smoker. if they were illegal it could save alot of peoples lifes. second hand smoke is so dangerous too. if you take the cigarettes away it elimanates first and secondhand.
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omg yes! they should definitely be illegal...they harm more than just the person smoking but the ppl around them and if drugs are illegal (cuz they are addicting) then cigarettes should b illegal too
no...if cigarettes are made to be illegal...you'd better make alcohol illegal too.why not make cars illegal too...they kill a lot of innocent poeple. We have to be able to make choices. I think as a society we are starting to see that smokins is bad but we are banning poeple from smoking in public places but not making it illegal so they can't even smoke in their own homes. PS I am a previous smoker who has quit for 8 years...I don't like smoke anymore but you have to look at the bigger picture, and we all have our own choices to make.
I'd vote for it. I'm fine with people pursuing whatever makes them happy, even if it's unhealthy and stupid, but if it hurts other people, you gotta draw the line.
No. Because booze is worse than smoking any day! Smoking doesn't impair your senses. Booze does. And if booze is legal then smoking should be.
yes because they are real killers to innocent people, for example BOTH my grandpas had lung cancer and passed away at young ages
i think it should be illegal to smoke in restaurants, bowling alleys, etc.
No.they get a LOT of money off tobacco products (cigars, cigarettes and chew). They'll never make them illegal--they'll just keep raising taxes on them.I used to smoke. Heck my whole family used to smoke. We figured out in 1 year, we saved a total of $13,104 by not buying cigarettes.I know second-hand smoke is dangerous. Just do the best you can to stay away from it. Stop patronizing restaurants that have smoking sections. Other than that, there really is no where else you get second-hand smoke. Unless you live with a smoker. Can't help you there.
Definately, if tobacco products were not manufactured then maybe us smokers could stop!
In no way less legal than alcohol.Or weed.Or fast cars.Or anything else that makes this life a bit less dull. Let us smoke.
Yes and don't forget that alcohol is a class A narcotic
As much as I would like to say yes because I probably hate the smell of cigarette smoke more than all of you guys answering this question combined, no I do not think so. I think people have to make their own decisions, you say it effects innocent people, maybe if there were just tighter restrictions on it, like you can't smoke in a house or car with minors in it, you cannot smoke in public unless in a designated smoking area, which would be an enclosed ventilated room, in malls and other large areas. You are right , but heck, if they want to kill themselves, good riddance!
What effects on society are you willing to deal with if you make it illegal? The mob would never have gained the power it did without prohibition. If you make tobacco illegal, then you will create a whole new class of criminals. How many of your friends who smoke are you willing to put in jail for smoking? How much in taxes are you willing to pay to support people in jail for tobacco use? You can forbid smoking around other people in public places, but you cannot legislate private morality. Any time it's been tried, it has failed miserably. Look at the "war" on drugs!
Smoking kills more people than alcohol 40,000 people die every year from second hand smoke
Only 17,000 die in DUI accidents
400,000 US people die from smoking every year
24% die from lung cancer that never smoked
SIDS Might be caused by second hand smoke Me I gave up a 5 pack a day habit, I am on oxygen I don't want smokers anywhere near me
who told you secondhand smoke was harmful?The people who dont want you to blame your lung cancer on air pollution. Its reported that being around secondhand smoke for 30 minutes or less a day in a severly congested room, is completely reversible.
No, but self-righteous people should be criminalized.
it should but the government is getting so much in tax money they can't unlegalized them
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Should a bruise be painful when you stand?
I broke my left foot a week ago. I went to the ER ASAP and was told it's a break, given crutches, and told to follow up. I went to the orthapedic surgeon and he said it's too swollen for a cast, stay off it, take painkillers and to follow up in 3 weeks. The problem I have is the bruising/swelling is very painful and I'm wondering if that's normal. I have my leg elevated and as soon as I move it to get up it HURTS! Words cannot explain how it hurts and it feels like it's going to explode, like the bloods all rushing to it.
I've tried to get up slowly and lower my leg in increments but nothing helps the pressure!
Is this normal and how long will it take to go away?
Also can I start to apply heat to the bruise since it's been a week?
Any advice would be great!
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This is not unusual.
I would not apply heat at this time, as it will increase blood flow to the area, and that's part of the problem already.
Elevate the leg above the heart, apply ice in 20 min on/ 20 min off increment. If you can tolerate it, you can ace-wrap it snuggly to help push some of that fluid out.
You should be taking ibuprofen (like 600 mg. every 4 hrs.) or some kind of anti-inflammatory drug.
It'll get better
i have often heard thgat bruises are painful and have long term affects.
sounds normal just tender im sure due to the injury.Things You Can Do About Bruising
If you develop bruising: apply ice to the area for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will help to constrict, or shrink the blood vessels that may be damaged and bleeding.
After the first 48 hours, you may use heated compresses (which may be a heating pad, or a very warm wash cloth), 2 or 3 times a day, to help reabsorb the blood. If you have pain at the site, you may take Acetaminophen (Tylenolåº) up to 4000 mg per day (two extra-strength tablets every 6 hours). If you have a bleeding disorder, you should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, as well as aspirin, because these drugs may interfere with blood platelets, or prolong your bleeding. If you notice that you are bruising or bleeding easily, notify your health care provider of potential bleeding problems.
Make sure you tell your doctor, as well as all health care providers, about any other medications you are taking (including over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal remedies). Do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin unless your health care provider permits this.
Remind your doctor or health care provider if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart disease
sometimes
As cliched as this may sound, there's nothing a good massage won't fix. Atleast in this case, it may be somewhat helpful.In addition to the bruise (contusion) you most likely have a hematoma (sort of like a deep bruise). A hot pack and gently rubbing/massaging the area could help speed up the reduction of the hematoma and associated pain.Before you take any OTC pain medications with your prescription meds, either check online or, better yet, consult your doctor to be sure that there aren't any potentially harmful drug interactions. Generally, with most pain killers, there's usually not.
I've tried to get up slowly and lower my leg in increments but nothing helps the pressure!
Is this normal and how long will it take to go away?
Also can I start to apply heat to the bruise since it's been a week?
Any advice would be great!
Answer:
This is not unusual.
I would not apply heat at this time, as it will increase blood flow to the area, and that's part of the problem already.
Elevate the leg above the heart, apply ice in 20 min on/ 20 min off increment. If you can tolerate it, you can ace-wrap it snuggly to help push some of that fluid out.
You should be taking ibuprofen (like 600 mg. every 4 hrs.) or some kind of anti-inflammatory drug.
It'll get better
i have often heard thgat bruises are painful and have long term affects.
sounds normal just tender im sure due to the injury.Things You Can Do About Bruising
If you develop bruising: apply ice to the area for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will help to constrict, or shrink the blood vessels that may be damaged and bleeding.
After the first 48 hours, you may use heated compresses (which may be a heating pad, or a very warm wash cloth), 2 or 3 times a day, to help reabsorb the blood. If you have pain at the site, you may take Acetaminophen (Tylenolåº) up to 4000 mg per day (two extra-strength tablets every 6 hours). If you have a bleeding disorder, you should avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs, as well as aspirin, because these drugs may interfere with blood platelets, or prolong your bleeding. If you notice that you are bruising or bleeding easily, notify your health care provider of potential bleeding problems.
Make sure you tell your doctor, as well as all health care providers, about any other medications you are taking (including over-the-counter, vitamins, or herbal remedies). Do not take aspirin or products containing aspirin unless your health care provider permits this.
Remind your doctor or health care provider if you have a history of diabetes, liver, kidney, or heart disease
sometimes
As cliched as this may sound, there's nothing a good massage won't fix. Atleast in this case, it may be somewhat helpful.In addition to the bruise (contusion) you most likely have a hematoma (sort of like a deep bruise). A hot pack and gently rubbing/massaging the area could help speed up the reduction of the hematoma and associated pain.Before you take any OTC pain medications with your prescription meds, either check online or, better yet, consult your doctor to be sure that there aren't any potentially harmful drug interactions. Generally, with most pain killers, there's usually not.
Shortness of breath and slight chest pains?
I've had sob (shortness of breath) and a tension in my chest for the past few days. I am a 22 yr old otherwise healthy female and I am currently in college with no health insurance, and the health clinic is too expensive for me right now. What could be my problem and what can I do about it being that my circumstances are the way they are?
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Are you under a lot of stress? See your guidance counselor, they should be able to steer you in the right direction. College is stressful, I think your symptoms may be related to stress.
If you've recently started hormone based birth control (the pill, the patch, NuvaRing, etc.), you could have blood clots in your lungs. The risk for this increases if you are a smoker.The most common sign that you have blood clots is pain and swelling in one or both of your legs.If this sounds like you, get to an ER, quick.
it could be stress. I sometimes get pain in my chest also and I am a mother with alot of stress.
It could be stress related but depsite no health insurance %26 the expense of the health clinic, you need to be seen by a doctor. Don't wait !!
Sounds to me like you have asthma. It might not even be full blown asthma but just allergy induced which is what I get,Every summer, I get a tight feeling in my chest and I can't breathe good. I have bad allergies so, every allergy season my bronchial tubes tighten up, and that's what it sounds like is happening to you.My recommendation is to go get a bronchodilater of some kind. That is just fancy talk for any medicine that opens up your breathing tubes. The best one that I have found is Primatine Mist. it comes in an inhaler and you can buy it in any local pharmacy. Fire fighters and construction workers use it a lot because they breathe in crap all day long. It really does work too, give it a try and see if it works.Also if it doesn't go away then you might want to go see a doctor about it.
Email me if you have any questions at all
I am definitely not a doctor. But I am going to tell you what I did when I had the same problem. Lie down on your back. Take 40 deep breaths( as deep as possible) Turn to your right side and take 40 deep breaths. And finally turn to your left side and take an additional 40 deep breaths. Do this every morning and every evening until you are better. It worked for me. I hop it will for you.
can happen because of smoking. only need to take oxygen for an hour and you will be fine.
Do not smoke or drink excessively .....that includes Alcohol and coffee. And no drugs please.
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Are you under a lot of stress? See your guidance counselor, they should be able to steer you in the right direction. College is stressful, I think your symptoms may be related to stress.
If you've recently started hormone based birth control (the pill, the patch, NuvaRing, etc.), you could have blood clots in your lungs. The risk for this increases if you are a smoker.The most common sign that you have blood clots is pain and swelling in one or both of your legs.If this sounds like you, get to an ER, quick.
it could be stress. I sometimes get pain in my chest also and I am a mother with alot of stress.
It could be stress related but depsite no health insurance %26 the expense of the health clinic, you need to be seen by a doctor. Don't wait !!
Sounds to me like you have asthma. It might not even be full blown asthma but just allergy induced which is what I get,Every summer, I get a tight feeling in my chest and I can't breathe good. I have bad allergies so, every allergy season my bronchial tubes tighten up, and that's what it sounds like is happening to you.My recommendation is to go get a bronchodilater of some kind. That is just fancy talk for any medicine that opens up your breathing tubes. The best one that I have found is Primatine Mist. it comes in an inhaler and you can buy it in any local pharmacy. Fire fighters and construction workers use it a lot because they breathe in crap all day long. It really does work too, give it a try and see if it works.Also if it doesn't go away then you might want to go see a doctor about it.
Email me if you have any questions at all
I am definitely not a doctor. But I am going to tell you what I did when I had the same problem. Lie down on your back. Take 40 deep breaths( as deep as possible) Turn to your right side and take 40 deep breaths. And finally turn to your left side and take an additional 40 deep breaths. Do this every morning and every evening until you are better. It worked for me. I hop it will for you.
can happen because of smoking. only need to take oxygen for an hour and you will be fine.
Do not smoke or drink excessively .....that includes Alcohol and coffee. And no drugs please.
Short sighted people........?
Stop wasting money on glasses just hold the book closer to your face or put your nose on the computer screen. OR even buy a hudge plasma screen to fill a whole wall in your house! and PRESTO money saved on glasses!!Am I clever or what?
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Ha flipping Ha. Very funny, what did you eat for breakfast ....dopey flakes?
OK - the TV bit works - I do that at home. However, how would you suggest we drive - right up the boot/trunk of the car in front so we can see it?!?!?
And I'm supposed to sit in the front row at the cinema am I?
no you're stupid. the reason we wear them is so we can se things in the distance. duh
i would say what
Oh, okey, so you DO give advice on myopia, after all. Thanks!
Yes but that doesn't answer the question about how you'll manage without your white stick %26 dog...leave that with me, I'm sure I'll come up with something
You are referring to longsighted people not the short sighted - get your facts right and you may be funny in the end
Been reading Viz have we?
So $300 every 2 years or so is more expensive thana humongous plasma TV (a 60" is about $2500)
AND
finding all your books in large print (not every book comes in large print)
AND
the traffic accidents caused because you couldn't see what was going on (One rear-ender can cost from $300 to thousands of dollars)
AND
the reduction in quality of life (how can one put a price on seeing the world??)Uh, ok, sure, I'll give up my glasses.
*roll eyes at dopes who don't think*Yeah, clever, but a complete idiot. The world is full of smart people who refuse to THINK.
So, we're supposed to save money on glasses, but spend 10 to 20 times as much on a huge plasma screen television? Ha ha ha ... where are the savings in that?
and how do you expect me to be able to cross the road without getting killed?
I tried the bates method once, where you are supposed to do away with your glasses and train your eyes to see. I was a danger to myself and others and gave up soon after.
ur just stupid, the reason were short sighted and wear glasses is so we can see in the distance.
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Ha flipping Ha. Very funny, what did you eat for breakfast ....dopey flakes?
OK - the TV bit works - I do that at home. However, how would you suggest we drive - right up the boot/trunk of the car in front so we can see it?!?!?
And I'm supposed to sit in the front row at the cinema am I?
no you're stupid. the reason we wear them is so we can se things in the distance. duh
i would say what
Oh, okey, so you DO give advice on myopia, after all. Thanks!
Yes but that doesn't answer the question about how you'll manage without your white stick %26 dog...leave that with me, I'm sure I'll come up with something
You are referring to longsighted people not the short sighted - get your facts right and you may be funny in the end
Been reading Viz have we?
So $300 every 2 years or so is more expensive thana humongous plasma TV (a 60" is about $2500)
AND
finding all your books in large print (not every book comes in large print)
AND
the traffic accidents caused because you couldn't see what was going on (One rear-ender can cost from $300 to thousands of dollars)
AND
the reduction in quality of life (how can one put a price on seeing the world??)Uh, ok, sure, I'll give up my glasses.
*roll eyes at dopes who don't think*Yeah, clever, but a complete idiot. The world is full of smart people who refuse to THINK.
So, we're supposed to save money on glasses, but spend 10 to 20 times as much on a huge plasma screen television? Ha ha ha ... where are the savings in that?
and how do you expect me to be able to cross the road without getting killed?
I tried the bates method once, where you are supposed to do away with your glasses and train your eyes to see. I was a danger to myself and others and gave up soon after.
ur just stupid, the reason were short sighted and wear glasses is so we can see in the distance.
Shoe lifts?
I had total hip replacement May 10, and have found that the leg on the operated side is longer than the other. I need to get a shoe lift, and would like to know what kind of lifts people have found to be the best, and where to purchase them. I would prefer buying them online, if possible. I am also wondering if this leg difference will change over time. I would appreciate any input from people who have any info to give me. Thanks
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The leg difference can change over a couple of years but most likely will not. you will not be able to get the shoes online until you have been properly fitted. You will have to have someone fit you with the proper lift first.
Answer:
The leg difference can change over a couple of years but most likely will not. you will not be able to get the shoes online until you have been properly fitted. You will have to have someone fit you with the proper lift first.
Shock massager? (a massager that shocks you it feels good)?
ok i have had a massager that massages you with shocks but i lost it and i cant find another does any1 kno any website who has them
Answer:
I got something like that from my physical theropist. It is called a Tens unit. If you have chronic pain, you could ask your DR. about getting one, your insurance may cover it. Mine did. Otherwise they cost around $800 if you are paying out of pocket.
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I got something like that from my physical theropist. It is called a Tens unit. If you have chronic pain, you could ask your DR. about getting one, your insurance may cover it. Mine did. Otherwise they cost around $800 if you are paying out of pocket.
Shingles. What is the long term effect of having shingles?
I had shingles 14 years ago while pregnant.I am a 37 year old female.For over seven years now when someone touches my lower back i scream in pain. I have been to several doctors, 2 were back specialists, 3 choiropractors, 1 theropist, acupunture. Not one doctor understands why i am like this.No medicine helps.The only thing that shows up in my blood is Epstein Barr Syndrome. They all say its no big deal, almost everyone has it.I do have epelepsy and have been taking depekene for over 25 years. Taking depo provera for about 15 years. Had 2 epedorals from c-sections and while pregnant 15 years ago had shingles. Could any of these be a factor?My xrays and MRI's show mild arthritis in the lumbosacral articulation at the L5-S1 level. The pain level is much more than mild.I am looking into having lazer surgury in florida
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I don't think your unusual low back pain is relate to shingles.Because you have shingle 14 years ago,even postherapetic neuralgia could as long as for one year but no case report will last or recurrent after 10 years more later.We all know that the varicella-zoster virus will stay with you for ever but if it flare up will have typical symptoms;rash pain and not just have pain.Here has some questions;what kind of touch create such pain? light touch on skin or deep pressure on muscles,spine or other structure? and the pain is sharp,dull or other,radiate to your thighs,legs or other area? You have seizure disorder you must followup by a neurologist and what he thinks.Do you have EMG test and what result. are.? What type of seizure disorder you have ?general or focal?I think you need to r/o other neurological illness.talk to your neurologist will get better answer.
I have them and I just had a scar and that was it so I don't know what happened!!
Wow, I had shingles like 7 years ago. The only thing I have noticed is when I get really stressed out and tired I get that burning within sensation in my lower back (where mine mainly were). You will get alot of different people that tell you alot of different things with shingles. I think it's different with each person. There's also alot of health myths out there about them. It sounds like you have other health issues though to, so be carefull that you have a doctor that truly knows you, if you do anything. Best wishes!
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I don't think your unusual low back pain is relate to shingles.Because you have shingle 14 years ago,even postherapetic neuralgia could as long as for one year but no case report will last or recurrent after 10 years more later.We all know that the varicella-zoster virus will stay with you for ever but if it flare up will have typical symptoms;rash pain and not just have pain.Here has some questions;what kind of touch create such pain? light touch on skin or deep pressure on muscles,spine or other structure? and the pain is sharp,dull or other,radiate to your thighs,legs or other area? You have seizure disorder you must followup by a neurologist and what he thinks.Do you have EMG test and what result. are.? What type of seizure disorder you have ?general or focal?I think you need to r/o other neurological illness.talk to your neurologist will get better answer.
I have them and I just had a scar and that was it so I don't know what happened!!
Wow, I had shingles like 7 years ago. The only thing I have noticed is when I get really stressed out and tired I get that burning within sensation in my lower back (where mine mainly were). You will get alot of different people that tell you alot of different things with shingles. I think it's different with each person. There's also alot of health myths out there about them. It sounds like you have other health issues though to, so be carefull that you have a doctor that truly knows you, if you do anything. Best wishes!
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