Ask A Nurse.....

Merrysailor5
Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
As the title suggests, have at it. Ask away! No question too big or too small....

Yall have Jessie @Mr_Healthy_Habits to thank for this one.

@mij140 (tagging you for back-up)
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  • Mr_Healthy_Habits
    Mr_Healthy_Habits Posts: 12,588 Member
    edited December 2017
    My knee is killing me...
    I can bare weight on it, but I'm unable to push on it (can't climb stairs)
    I suspect it's from to much leg work and hill running, which has weakened the surrounding muscles temporarily :smirk: causing added strain on the ligaments... Amirite?

    And you rock Merry! :heart:
  • 123liveoak
    123liveoak Posts: 2,239 Member
    Was this ask a nurse or tell a nurse ;):*
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  • Mr_Healthy_Habits
    Mr_Healthy_Habits Posts: 12,588 Member
    I just want to know I didn't tear something... It does feel a little better than yesterday...
  • ayresome75
    ayresome75 Posts: 415 Member
    honestly didn't expect a serious question in here...!
  • km8907
    km8907 Posts: 3,861 Member
    Does this mole look suspicious?
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too
  • 123liveoak
    123liveoak Posts: 2,239 Member
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?
  • ayresome75
    ayresome75 Posts: 415 Member
    I see you've nailed the waiting time to be seen...! ;)

  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »
    My knee is killing me...
    I can bare weight on it, but I'm unable to push on it (can't climb stairs)
    I suspect it's from to much leg work and hill running, which has weakened the surrounding muscles temporarily :smirk: causing added strain on the ligaments... Amirite?

    And you rock Merry! :heart:

    You're most likely correct here Jessie. Muscle strain/overuse. Try RICE-ing.... even though i know you won't actually rest.
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    ayresome75 wrote: »
    honestly didn't expect a serious question in here...!

    Do you live in the US.... our healthcare system is in shambles. 30 minute wait time is nothing......
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    nothingbundtpizza wrote: »
    I am considered unattractive by many, but I'm a good person inside. People always tell me that it doesn't matter what I look like on the outside because I am beautiful on the inside. I was wondering how much would it cost to peel off my face, so that the world could finally see my beauty? What is this procedure called, and does insurance cover it?

    Please refer to the movie "Face Off" with good ol Nicolas Cage. This is not covered by any major insurance company, but I can offer you a cash price discount.
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....

    The cut is fully healed, it was 6-8 weeks ago and my vision is still screwed :D
  • DYLPICKEL
    DYLPICKEL Posts: 100 Member
    edited December 2017
    :o
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....

    The cut is fully healed, it was 6-8 weeks ago and my vision is still screwed :D

    Most likely a subdural hematoma in the area of the injury resulting in brain swelling that is affecting your vision. I've got a butter knife and some duct tape. I can fix it for you.
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....

    The cut is fully healed, it was 6-8 weeks ago and my vision is still screwed :D

    Most likely a subdural hematoma in the area of the injury resulting in brain swelling that is affecting your vision. I've got a butter knife and some duct tape. I can fix it for you.

    That works for me
  • 123liveoak
    123liveoak Posts: 2,239 Member
    My stomach is making an odd noise...kinda like a grumble...and has a slight empty feeling ...when I eat this pain goes away ...what do you suggest
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My stomach is making an odd noise...kinda like a grumble...and has a slight empty feeling ...when I eat this pain goes away ...what do you suggest

    If this happens again, try drinking a whole bottle of wine. See if you're still experiencing these symptoms afterward.
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    DYLPICKEL wrote: »
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    Seriously Bro, See a Dr.

    I keep hearing that. Gonna give it a little longer and see how it goes. Reading glasses have definitely made a difference, i can now read better than my 3 year old daughter again :D
  • km8907
    km8907 Posts: 3,861 Member
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....

    Oh nooooo :(

    qd1raefspa4j.jpg
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    DYLPICKEL wrote: »
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    Seriously Bro, See a Dr.

    I keep hearing that. Gonna give it a little longer and see how it goes. Reading glasses have definitely made a difference, i can now read better than my 3 year old daughter again :D

    Give it a few more weeks, just to make sure.
    km8907 wrote: »
    Merrysailor5 wrote: »
    km8907 wrote: »
    Does this mole look suspicious?

    yes.
    ManBehindTheMask wrote: »
    If I had a head accident, which resulted in a nasty cut, swelling and bruising, and a 2 week long headache, what is the most likely diagnosis?

    Ps - vision for reading has become progressively worse since too

    It's probably a concussion. Slap a bandaid on it. You'll be fine soon.
    jkou77 wrote: »
    My arm fell off ...is this the result of a possible zombie infection?

    I believe we have found patient Zero.....

    Oh nooooo :(

    qd1raefspa4j.jpg

    This mole looks highly suspicious.
  • thapainmaker
    thapainmaker Posts: 152 Member
    How many patients have you slept with? :o
  • thapainmaker
    thapainmaker Posts: 152 Member
    what hospital do you work at?
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    thapainmaker wrote: »
    what hospital do you work at?

    This one. In this one city.
  • Mr_Healthy_Habits
    Mr_Healthy_Habits Posts: 12,588 Member
    What's more intense.... Er or icu?
  • thapainmaker
    thapainmaker Posts: 152 Member
    that's the wrong one!
  • Merrysailor5
    Merrysailor5 Posts: 1,424 Member
    Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »
    What's more intense.... Er or icu?

    Jessie, that's a tough one. ER has the craziness and the trauma. ICU has the patients that are in very serious condition and are always trying to die on you.
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