Work at a computer all day.. Have neck pain, headaches, etc. Went to the eye doctor and she prescribed +.075, +.075, both eyes are the same. Very low power.I bought some computer reading glasses that are +1.00. Question: Is there any real difference between +0.75 and +1.00? Should I fill the prescription or save my money and just use the computer reading glasses? These are the Magnavision Titanium computer reading glasses, $19.99. Not sure if the lense is as good as prescription..
Answer:
The lens is NOT as good as a prescription, I can tell you that right now. A prescription lens will be of a higher quality plastic, will have anti glare (very helpful for working at a computer screen), may even be polarized and have UV protection. Also, with glasses that are made for you, the center of the lens is placed so that it's even with your pupil--not so with those glasses you pick up off a rack. This will be beneficial in the long run, you'll have less eye strain overall--and a decrease in the headaches and neckaches. You can get a good pair of glasses for under $100, easily--maybe even under $50 if you shop around or get them at like Costco or something. But sometimes I'll get better deals at places like Lenscrafters when they do a big sale (which is usually in August or September). You'll be better off in the long run getting a pair of glasses made for you, even if it's not a strong prescription.
u can go either way. My Eye Doc told me to get reading glasses for up close b/c i already wear tri-focal glasses %26 sometimes I can c really close. So it's up to u. I know they do make Rx glasses better for u'r compute etc but try them %26 if they don't seem to work. U can always return them %26 get u'r Rx.y did u go w/ +1.00 if u'r +.75.. i ws jst wondering.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Regarding extended release pain pills such as Tylenol Arthritis?
I am unable to swallow these pills, probably for psychosomatic reasons. What would the results be if I were to crush or break them to get them down? I understand that the time release function is for a gradual release of the pain killer. Would I just get a big jolt of pain relief which would not last long, or is it dangerous?
Answer:
In essence, you'd be taking the entire dose, meant for release over several hours all at once. Tylenol arthritis has 650mg of acetaminophen per caplet or geltab. The directions say to take two every eight hours. So, if you take two and crush or break them, you'd be getting 1,300mg of acetaminophen at one time. Dangerous depends on how you define it, and it depends on how often you do this. Good luck.Just FYI, Tylenol is a bilayer tablet.
First layer dissolves quickly to provide prompt pain relief.
Second layer is time-released to provide up to 8 hours of relief.
Crushing a pill isn't going to make it easier to take, and it will destroy the time release. Instead of swallowing one pill you want to swallow tons of disgusting powder? It would give you a "jolt" of tylenol to your system.. but increasing the dosage of tylenol doesn't do much for its pain relieving power. I doubt it would be dangerous, but its far from practical.If you can't swallow the extended release, then take regular ones more often instead.
tylenol arthritis just contains 650mg of acetominiphen, no special time-release things. The meds you have to worry about will clearly state: "do not crush or chew this medication, swallow whole"Warning: Tylenol tastes VERY bitter, but it isn't dangerous to take in this manner.
SINCE YOU DO NOT KNOW, JUST TAKE REGULAR TYLENOL
Answer:
In essence, you'd be taking the entire dose, meant for release over several hours all at once. Tylenol arthritis has 650mg of acetaminophen per caplet or geltab. The directions say to take two every eight hours. So, if you take two and crush or break them, you'd be getting 1,300mg of acetaminophen at one time. Dangerous depends on how you define it, and it depends on how often you do this. Good luck.Just FYI, Tylenol is a bilayer tablet.
First layer dissolves quickly to provide prompt pain relief.
Second layer is time-released to provide up to 8 hours of relief.
Crushing a pill isn't going to make it easier to take, and it will destroy the time release. Instead of swallowing one pill you want to swallow tons of disgusting powder? It would give you a "jolt" of tylenol to your system.. but increasing the dosage of tylenol doesn't do much for its pain relieving power. I doubt it would be dangerous, but its far from practical.If you can't swallow the extended release, then take regular ones more often instead.
tylenol arthritis just contains 650mg of acetominiphen, no special time-release things. The meds you have to worry about will clearly state: "do not crush or chew this medication, swallow whole"Warning: Tylenol tastes VERY bitter, but it isn't dangerous to take in this manner.
SINCE YOU DO NOT KNOW, JUST TAKE REGULAR TYLENOL
Regarding Contact Lenses. How long is it until I can see correctly?
been wearing them for 5 days and i still see blurry. how long will it take to clear up!?
Answer:
It may take a few minutes once you put them in but for days it may be the wrong prescription. Contacts are fitted no only based on your eye sight prescripts but your eye axis (siz of the eye) If the vision prescript is correct but the axis is off then you won't see clearly. Call you eye doctor and insist on seeing him. If tells you to give it more time call someone else.
Should be instantly. You better talk to your optometrist.
Should be instantaneous. Go to the optician. There is something wrong.
You have the wrong lenses. You should be able to see clear as soon as you put them in. You might have the wrong prescription. Go back to your eye Dr. asap.
as soon as you put them in your eyes go back to the doctor.Are you sure you have the contacts in the correct eyes and did not mix them up
they should be clear now..if they're blurry, it's the wrong prescription...see your doctor.
about 3or more years
go see your eye doctor..because the prescription might be too low tell them that you need a stronger contact lens
I'm nearsighted, but I'd say it should have been clear the very first time you put them in. I'm not sure what your sight is, I've heard different things for different sight impairments.
you need to go back to the eye doctor once you put your lenses in you should see clear right then and there. I have been wearing contact lenses for about 6 years.
You should not be seeing blurry. When you get new contacts you should see clearly right away. Go back to the eye doctor.
Have you worn glasses before? If this is just a renewed contact lens prescription or you're trying contacts for the first time, then you may need to try a different prescription.Contacts not only have a prescription strength but also are measured according to the size and axis of your eye.Blurred vision raises a red flag. Contact your optometrist and ask to be re-fitted.
Go back to the doctor and get a higher prescription if that's no the problem then make sure your cleaning them rite. I've been wearing them for 3 yrs barely last week i got my new prescription and I wasn't seen rite through one eye I went back to the Doc. and she kicked it up a knoch !Good luck
For all details, information and remedies about contacts check out http://use-contactlens.blogspot.com/...
Answer:
It may take a few minutes once you put them in but for days it may be the wrong prescription. Contacts are fitted no only based on your eye sight prescripts but your eye axis (siz of the eye) If the vision prescript is correct but the axis is off then you won't see clearly. Call you eye doctor and insist on seeing him. If tells you to give it more time call someone else.
Should be instantly. You better talk to your optometrist.
Should be instantaneous. Go to the optician. There is something wrong.
You have the wrong lenses. You should be able to see clear as soon as you put them in. You might have the wrong prescription. Go back to your eye Dr. asap.
as soon as you put them in your eyes go back to the doctor.Are you sure you have the contacts in the correct eyes and did not mix them up
they should be clear now..if they're blurry, it's the wrong prescription...see your doctor.
about 3or more years
go see your eye doctor..because the prescription might be too low tell them that you need a stronger contact lens
I'm nearsighted, but I'd say it should have been clear the very first time you put them in. I'm not sure what your sight is, I've heard different things for different sight impairments.
you need to go back to the eye doctor once you put your lenses in you should see clear right then and there. I have been wearing contact lenses for about 6 years.
You should not be seeing blurry. When you get new contacts you should see clearly right away. Go back to the eye doctor.
Have you worn glasses before? If this is just a renewed contact lens prescription or you're trying contacts for the first time, then you may need to try a different prescription.Contacts not only have a prescription strength but also are measured according to the size and axis of your eye.Blurred vision raises a red flag. Contact your optometrist and ask to be re-fitted.
Go back to the doctor and get a higher prescription if that's no the problem then make sure your cleaning them rite. I've been wearing them for 3 yrs barely last week i got my new prescription and I wasn't seen rite through one eye I went back to the Doc. and she kicked it up a knoch !Good luck
For all details, information and remedies about contacts check out http://use-contactlens.blogspot.com/...
Regaining movement of previously broken pinky finger.?
At the end of May, I broke my pinky finger in gym class. The clinic says it's completely healed now and I have to work on bending it since it was in a splint the entire month. The break went through the joint, apparently. Anyway, I've been working on bending it, and at a certain point it just stops and hurts a bit. Starting sunday, I'm going to be horseback riding all week. I went riding with the splint on, and I did fine. But how long is it going to take to regain all the movement of my finger? If I don't have full function and strength in two weeks, I have to go to physical therapy, and we can't afford that.
Answer:
You may NEVER get 'full function' in your pinky, and even if you do, it could take five years before that happens. Try 'lifiting weights' ... literally, make 'small sand bags' that you can drape over your finger and then 'lift' first with your palm down, and then with it up. Also try different 'pointing' exercises ... and keep 'working on the movement' ... even if it is 'hurting' you should get a bit more movement in that joint every time you 'exercise' it ... and simply TELL THEM THAT YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THERAPY ... they may just 'give it' to you and not charge you, or may give you a paper (several pages) of exercises you can do on your own. And I wouldn't worry about going riding ... just 'point your pinky out' and HAVE FUN ...
I broke my arm at the shoulder and then my knee ... they both hurt ... but not nearly as much as when I broke a finger or a toe!
There is away too fix it but it requires systematic effort and a degree of discomfort. Can you handle it?
http://www.helium.com/tm/148271...Let's see.
Answer:
You may NEVER get 'full function' in your pinky, and even if you do, it could take five years before that happens. Try 'lifiting weights' ... literally, make 'small sand bags' that you can drape over your finger and then 'lift' first with your palm down, and then with it up. Also try different 'pointing' exercises ... and keep 'working on the movement' ... even if it is 'hurting' you should get a bit more movement in that joint every time you 'exercise' it ... and simply TELL THEM THAT YOU CAN NOT AFFORD THERAPY ... they may just 'give it' to you and not charge you, or may give you a paper (several pages) of exercises you can do on your own. And I wouldn't worry about going riding ... just 'point your pinky out' and HAVE FUN ...
I broke my arm at the shoulder and then my knee ... they both hurt ... but not nearly as much as when I broke a finger or a toe!
There is away too fix it but it requires systematic effort and a degree of discomfort. Can you handle it?
http://www.helium.com/tm/148271...Let's see.
Reducing the scaring on my 3 year old after stiches??
My daughter got bit in the face by a dog 2 weeks ago today. She had almost 30 stiches. The stiches came out last week. It is closed and I am putting bacetracin on it to keep it moist. The plastic surgeon told me not to put mederma or anything like that on it for 6 weeks! Do I really need to wait that long? She also told me it is important to not let her get any sun on her face for a while. She told me to use SPF 50 on her face for a while, but I can't put anything on it for 6 weeks. I think I'd actually be scared to put sunscreen on it now. She is going back to daycare on Monday and they go play outside. What should I do? She can't be in the sun, but I don't wnat her to feel leftout. Thanks for your help!
Answer:
Go out and stock up on some of those big , floppy sunhats that completely shade the face so that your daughter can still go to school. Make sure your daycare knows about the instructions its possible that the can help by limiting outside time. Follow your doctor instructions about what to put on your daughter's face- you don't want to cause any adverse reactions. You want your daughter to heal properly before you worry about scarring! I'm so glad she survived her attacka dn wish you luck in the future
This is a really old remedy but it works great. Stick a pin in a capsule of vitamin E and then put it on her scar once a day (assuming the wound is closed). It will reduce scarring a lot along with the other advice.
The absolute best thing you can do is wash the area with a good herbal soap. Then pat the face dry as rubbing causes excess scarring. Then if you have one or can get a large indoor 'aloe vera' plant, cut off a small piece, carefully trim the spiked edges off and peel back the leaf. Smear the aloe vera gel on the affected area and do this every day. Let it stay on all day. Aloe vera is used in hospitals the world over for burn patients to alleviate and in some cases make the burn scarring disappear.
Try putting vitamin E cream on the scar. It will help keep the skin moist and it will help reduce the scar's appearance. I got this information from a Plastic surgeon when I had something done. It worked for me. Apply the cream to the scar with a clean Q-tip so you won't contaminate the tube between applications. Yes, keep her out of the sun, because its rays will only make the scar appear worse.
scare reducing cream. there are products out there that reduce scaring. this also helps take away stretch marks on the belly after having a baby. on the TV show , it was said that almost everyone has a myth way of getting rid of a scare and reducing stretch marks, However the only real way is to use some scare reducing cream. also that you will want to research the ones that work and dont work good.
Neosporin is great at reducing scarring also but not until your doctor agrees to it. If your doctor says no sun, then do as you were told, as your doctor knows best. When in doubt, call your doctor. Sorry about your little girl's dog bites. While at daycare, tell those in charge that your little one has to be in the shade when going outside, until further notice. Make sure they hear you!!!
I wouldn't put mederma on it for 6 weeks or so because you want the injury to finish healing, but you can put vitamin E oil on her or cocoa butter now that would be good since she has her stitches out now, and I'm sure that sunscreen probably would be OK. As far as daycare goes I would go ahead and let her play...just make sure they get some sunscreen on her before she goes out to play.
The plastic surgeon went through years of schooling for a reason! If he said not to expose the area to sun or apply creams or Oils to the area for six weeks there is a very good reason. UV Rays will cause the scar to appear more and you want the wound to heal completely before you go putting a bunch of crap into your child unhealed wound!! Listen to you doctor because he is a doctor for a reason !
Answer:
Go out and stock up on some of those big , floppy sunhats that completely shade the face so that your daughter can still go to school. Make sure your daycare knows about the instructions its possible that the can help by limiting outside time. Follow your doctor instructions about what to put on your daughter's face- you don't want to cause any adverse reactions. You want your daughter to heal properly before you worry about scarring! I'm so glad she survived her attacka dn wish you luck in the future
This is a really old remedy but it works great. Stick a pin in a capsule of vitamin E and then put it on her scar once a day (assuming the wound is closed). It will reduce scarring a lot along with the other advice.
The absolute best thing you can do is wash the area with a good herbal soap. Then pat the face dry as rubbing causes excess scarring. Then if you have one or can get a large indoor 'aloe vera' plant, cut off a small piece, carefully trim the spiked edges off and peel back the leaf. Smear the aloe vera gel on the affected area and do this every day. Let it stay on all day. Aloe vera is used in hospitals the world over for burn patients to alleviate and in some cases make the burn scarring disappear.
Try putting vitamin E cream on the scar. It will help keep the skin moist and it will help reduce the scar's appearance. I got this information from a Plastic surgeon when I had something done. It worked for me. Apply the cream to the scar with a clean Q-tip so you won't contaminate the tube between applications. Yes, keep her out of the sun, because its rays will only make the scar appear worse.
scare reducing cream. there are products out there that reduce scaring. this also helps take away stretch marks on the belly after having a baby. on the TV show , it was said that almost everyone has a myth way of getting rid of a scare and reducing stretch marks, However the only real way is to use some scare reducing cream. also that you will want to research the ones that work and dont work good.
Neosporin is great at reducing scarring also but not until your doctor agrees to it. If your doctor says no sun, then do as you were told, as your doctor knows best. When in doubt, call your doctor. Sorry about your little girl's dog bites. While at daycare, tell those in charge that your little one has to be in the shade when going outside, until further notice. Make sure they hear you!!!
I wouldn't put mederma on it for 6 weeks or so because you want the injury to finish healing, but you can put vitamin E oil on her or cocoa butter now that would be good since she has her stitches out now, and I'm sure that sunscreen probably would be OK. As far as daycare goes I would go ahead and let her play...just make sure they get some sunscreen on her before she goes out to play.
The plastic surgeon went through years of schooling for a reason! If he said not to expose the area to sun or apply creams or Oils to the area for six weeks there is a very good reason. UV Rays will cause the scar to appear more and you want the wound to heal completely before you go putting a bunch of crap into your child unhealed wound!! Listen to you doctor because he is a doctor for a reason !
Reducing blood pressure with a twist?
I take medication for high blood pressure and it is having little effect. Whilst accidentally cutting myself shaving i pondered the comaparisons...Being from a mechanical background, if a hydraulic hose has too much pressure, standard practice is to "crack" a fitting and bleed some oil to reduce pressure.My question from a medical viewpoint...
Can i reduce blood pressure by cracking a blood vessel/vein etc in the same way i can reduce hydraulic oil pressure? If not, why not?
Answer:
NO, but having extremely high blood pressure can actually cause blood vessels to rupture on their own and cause a stroke. There are many types of BP meds offered and just because one or two aren't working doesn't mean there aren't other options. You must speak with your prescribing doctor for other medication choices.
What you should be asking is whether donating blood will lower your blood pressure.Try a Yahoo search for "donating blood" (OR "blood donors") + "high blood pressure" and see what you get.
You don't releave the pressure by cracking a vein...you'll only make it worse. There is a root cause for your High BP, find and control that. And if your meds aren't helping you might need a higher dose or a different kind. I speak from experience 211/109 down to 132/78 once the right meds were found.
This is from an article written by a researcher:It is very easy to understand how donating blood, or bloodletting, reduces your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. But, it is temporary. Your body will increase the water in your blood in a couple days, pushing the blood pressure up near the previous level. Your cholesterol level will climb back to the previous level in about 10 days. So, all in all, you only get about a week's relief from your high risk of heart attack and stroke. That leads to the question of frequency. How often can you donate a liter of blood?
your bp meds are acting as an agent to reduce the strain on your vessels and veins. There are ways you can cut bp down besides or in addition to meds. You can change your dietary intake- less salt, less fat, lower cholesterol, etc. You can exercise daily- 30 minutes of cardio a day does wonder. Then do some toning and strength exercises. Stress less. you may be surprised by the amount of pressure stress does to your body. I have seen patients stroke out or attain hemorrhaging to the brain all becuase they are unders stress. High bp can cause grave effects. Whatever you choose to do, do it with your doc's full knowledge. If he doesn't seem attentive enough or he is too hurried to treat you well find a new doctor. If you only go to a general practioner who are all mostly good but you don't go to a cardiologist than go see a cardio.
Whatever you do don't diasgnosis yourself and do your own thing. I am not saying you will and it is good that you are trying to understand how the body works. Just do all this under care of your physician.
Can i reduce blood pressure by cracking a blood vessel/vein etc in the same way i can reduce hydraulic oil pressure? If not, why not?
Answer:
NO, but having extremely high blood pressure can actually cause blood vessels to rupture on their own and cause a stroke. There are many types of BP meds offered and just because one or two aren't working doesn't mean there aren't other options. You must speak with your prescribing doctor for other medication choices.
What you should be asking is whether donating blood will lower your blood pressure.Try a Yahoo search for "donating blood" (OR "blood donors") + "high blood pressure" and see what you get.
You don't releave the pressure by cracking a vein...you'll only make it worse. There is a root cause for your High BP, find and control that. And if your meds aren't helping you might need a higher dose or a different kind. I speak from experience 211/109 down to 132/78 once the right meds were found.
This is from an article written by a researcher:It is very easy to understand how donating blood, or bloodletting, reduces your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. But, it is temporary. Your body will increase the water in your blood in a couple days, pushing the blood pressure up near the previous level. Your cholesterol level will climb back to the previous level in about 10 days. So, all in all, you only get about a week's relief from your high risk of heart attack and stroke. That leads to the question of frequency. How often can you donate a liter of blood?
your bp meds are acting as an agent to reduce the strain on your vessels and veins. There are ways you can cut bp down besides or in addition to meds. You can change your dietary intake- less salt, less fat, lower cholesterol, etc. You can exercise daily- 30 minutes of cardio a day does wonder. Then do some toning and strength exercises. Stress less. you may be surprised by the amount of pressure stress does to your body. I have seen patients stroke out or attain hemorrhaging to the brain all becuase they are unders stress. High bp can cause grave effects. Whatever you choose to do, do it with your doc's full knowledge. If he doesn't seem attentive enough or he is too hurried to treat you well find a new doctor. If you only go to a general practioner who are all mostly good but you don't go to a cardiologist than go see a cardio.
Whatever you do don't diasgnosis yourself and do your own thing. I am not saying you will and it is good that you are trying to understand how the body works. Just do all this under care of your physician.
Reduce Temporary Pain ??
Hi,im getin pierced tomorrow (hopefully)with a needle, in a very sensitive area (no not below the belt lol)
is there any way to reduce the few second pain?eg- breathing etc?
Chris
Answer:
one way to avoid the pain is to not show up for the appointment.
smoke a joint or a bowl of marijuana before you go in to get it done
yes try and be very calm
and when you get home wrap ice in a plastic bag then wrap it in handkerchief and place on piercing
clench your teeth!
You can buy numbing cream from the chemist its called emla cream .
is there any way to reduce the few second pain?eg- breathing etc?
Chris
Answer:
one way to avoid the pain is to not show up for the appointment.
smoke a joint or a bowl of marijuana before you go in to get it done
yes try and be very calm
and when you get home wrap ice in a plastic bag then wrap it in handkerchief and place on piercing
clench your teeth!
You can buy numbing cream from the chemist its called emla cream .
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