Question 1

left ankle sprain now my right knee is in pain when i sit and walk. been alternating cane to keep pressure off ankle and knee. is the knee pain from overusing it? what assistive device do you recommend.?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes the knee pain maybe due to compensatory changes in your walking. Try crutches . Can get a pair at a medical supply store.

Question 2

canyou get it from a sexual devices?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: I am assuming you mean an infection.  And yes!  You can get an infection from a sexual device.

Question 3

how safe is an  intrauterine device?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: In the right patient, very safe. The beauty of an iud is that if it causes discomfort or bleeding, it can be easily removed. Mirena (levonorgestrel) also offers the benefit of low dose Progesterone locally which can help control heavy menstrual bleeding. It's unsafe for women prone for STDs since the iud can help infections reach the pelvic cavity & cause infections or abscesses. Your doc will review your risks.

Question 4

how safe are intrauterine devices now?

Accepted Answer

Very safe: In the right patient, very safe. The beauty of an iud is that if it causes discomfort or bleeding, it can be easily removed. Mirena (levonorgestrel) also offers the benefit of low dose Progesterone locally which can help control heavy menstrual bleeding. It's unsafe for women prone for STDs since the iud can help infections reach the pelvic cavity & cause infections or abscesses. Your doc will review your risks.

Question 5

what is an electronic infusion device?

Accepted Answer

IV pump.: Here's what the free online medical dictionary says:
"an automated system of introducing a fluid other than blood into a vein. The device may have programmable settings that control the amount of fluid to be infused, rate, low-volume notification level, and a keep-vein-open rate..."  see the rest here: http://tinyurl.com/y92zo5od

Question 6

can smoking affect asd closure device?

Accepted Answer

Regretfully no: I would love to say yes, because no one should smoke. It is a vile habit with many health risks. But it doesn't directly do anything to an ASD or the device.

Question 7

is it painful to get intrauterine device?

Accepted Answer

Yes not too much: Insertion is mildly painful  not heavy pain
pain lasts few minutes only.

Question 8

fire safety bed device for a quadriplegic?

Accepted Answer

Good question!: I have tried to find answers for this, to no avail. Suggestions from our spinal cord injury rehab center include 1.  Have a way to call 911 from your bed 2. A companion dog who is trained to drag you to safety until help arrives, 3. Smoke and heat detectors through a home alarm service, who will send emergency personnel if they go off, and 4. A heat-triggered automatic sprinkler system.

Question 9

what is the left ventricular assist device?

Accepted Answer

Booster pump: Instead of a totally artificial heart which replaces the entire heart, an lvad is a much smaller pump that boosts the pumping ability of the left ventricle (the main pumping chamber). This has many technical advantages over a totally artificial heart.

Question 10

will the tens device work for spinal fusion?

Accepted Answer

May help pain: The tens device may help with pain after spinal fusion, but it will not affect the healing process.  Talk to your surgeon if you think tens might help you.

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Left ankle sprain now my right knee is in pain when i sit and walk. been alternating cane to keep pressure off ankle and knee. is the knee pain from overusing it? what assistive device do you recommend.?

A member asked:

Canyou get it from a sexual devices?

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How safe is an intrauterine device?

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How safe are intrauterine devices now?

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What is an electronic infusion device?

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Can smoking affect asd closure device?

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Is it painful to get intrauterine device?

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Fire safety bed device for a quadriplegic?

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What is the left ventricular assist device?

A member asked:

Will the tens device work for spinal fusion?

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