Question 1

my dad feel from a tree and got l1 spinr fractured and public slight breakage. doctor insisting on rest rather on operation ? but there in trauma.

Accepted Answer

Rest: Fracture of lumbar spine and fracture of pubic bone, if 'slight" or 'minor' and in good position do not require surgery. Rest and time are the only treatments.

Question 2

constip x jan this yr. dr says i should just take peg bid for the rest of my life. should i insist on more investig and/or get a new dr? peg stop work

Accepted Answer

New Dr.: Just know that most likely there won't be a definitive diagnosis as a cause of the constipation (at least that is my experience).  Perhaps that is why the Dr. told you that..

Question 3

is 80bpm good at rest?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No,  variables: It would depend on your medical history, current medications you are taking, body make up, size , shape, whether your are over weight, or not and  have hyperthyroidism or underlying heart issues.

Question 4

why do i tremble when resting?

Accepted Answer

Familial tremors: At age 31, your tremors are most likely benign familial tremors aggravated by caffeine and anxiety. Medications can cause
tremors, too. Parkinsons  disease is rare in
a person in their thirties.

Question 5

i would like to know how long i should rest?

Accepted Answer

Rest : At your age at least 8 hours sleep is required to replenish your batteries. Good Luck

Question 6

does rest make a cold milder and end faster?

Accepted Answer

Likely no difference: People with mild cold symptoms, with or without mild fever, usually go to their neighborhood drug store and buy some Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin, or Advil for fever and aches. Resting may or may not decrease symptoms, but too much bedrest and inactivity can make a person weaker. Vigorous activity or excess exercise can make symptoms worse due to heavy breathing required of such overactivity.

Question 7

resting bp is 110/70 should i be taking meds?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a perfectly normal blood pressure. You're in good shape.

Question 8

should i take a day to rest between exercise?

Accepted Answer

It depends: on many factors.  Including if you are just starting out or advanced, the intensity of your workouts, resistance vs cardiovascular workout, whole body or certain muscle groups and others too.  One of the most important things is to listen to your body.  If you are particularly sore or notice performance drops, you probably need some rest/down time.

Question 9

do overuse injuries usually go away with rest?

Accepted Answer

Overuse injuries: Yes unless a chronic inflammation or permanent damage has occurred.

Question 10

leggs hurt at night can't rest what cause this?

Accepted Answer

Unsure?: Leg pain, cramps, creepy-crawly feelings, ever ending need to move the legs, & other lower extremity symptoms are common place and very uncomfortable and disturbing.  Get seen  checked out in general and perhaps have some electrolytes checked (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and others.  Most importantly, you may need to see a sleep specialist.  A sleep study may be needed.  Restless legs?

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My dad feel from a tree and got l1 spinr fractured and public slight breakage. doctor insisting on rest rather on operation ? but there in trauma.

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Constip x jan this yr. dr says i should just take peg bid for the rest of my life. should i insist on more investig and/or get a new dr? peg stop work

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Is 80bpm good at rest?

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Why do i tremble when resting?

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I would like to know how long i should rest?

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Does rest make a cold milder and end faster?

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Resting bp is 110/70 should i be taking meds?

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Should i take a day to rest between exercise?

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Do overuse injuries usually go away with rest?

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Leggs hurt at night can't rest what cause this?

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