Question 1

cn the dermal ridges on finger stretch/enlarge permanently?had pipjoint in coban+antiinflam cream 1 month 4 reinjury sprain did also massage&stretchin

Accepted Answer

The pip joint: Creases on top of the finger can go "missing" for a time if the joint is swollen and stiff. The skin there is very flexible and if the jointis bent a little or the joint is full the creases look different. The creases dont really strethc they just look different until time passesif and when / after the mechanics normalize.

Question 2

hi. i have a second degree burn. it's a week old by now. i've been putting neosporin on it and then covering it with telfa pads and wrapping with coban wraps. i'm just wondering if i should let it breathe at all, because as soon as i take off a bandage, i

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2nd degree burns: If it is not healing, needs to be evaluated by a medical provider. You did not finish your statement but I gather there is not progression of healing. An infection, a deeper second degree burn, edges of the burn that are escharotic or dry hard skin, conversion of a superficial 2nd degree burn to a deeper on due to wound issues, all needs to be addressed to allow healing and avoid complications.

Question 3

skin creases on finger(lower side&back)seem stretched/more evident, after 1month coban wrap(pip joint), while normal movement&stretching.what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Why was it wrapped?: Depending on why it was wrapped will determine how to proceed. If for a cut or sprain then it will resolve over about 96hrs. If there is any chance of an omfectio(redness, fever, streaking along the side of the finger ) then seek medical at tension.

Question 4

coban wrappd finger4 reinjury sprain.used cream&did massage&stretch 1mth.now skin looks crepy&dermal ridges seem stretched/enlarged.permanent?what 2do

Accepted Answer

Patience: Don't do anything. Don't focus on it. Some things just take a while to get better. Stop looking at it and leave it be. It will improve. A watched pot never boils.

Question 5

reinjury old sprain.coban wrapped pip joint+antiinflam cream 1month.now the dermal ridges right above and under the pipjoint have stretched.permanent?

Accepted Answer

Probably Not: The pip joint is very unforgiving. Any injury / swelling to the area takes a long time to recover.  The stretching without really seeing the finger sounds like swelling that may have resolved and more than likely the skin will regain some of it's elasticity and return, but not all of it. Time will tell.

Question 6

finger got swollen after reinjury.wrapped the pip joint in coban for 1month.now skin seems loose/lines seem stretched .is this permanent?what can i do

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Not permanent.: The laxity is due to not moving the joint for a month. As you start moving the joint again the skin should tighten up fairly promptly.

Question 7

might we not be doing huge self medication by taking supplements ?

Accepted Answer

You are correct: Thankfully, most of them are placebos or have relatively mild biologic effects. A couple of the botanicals are extremely dangerous and only politics-as-usual keeps them legal in the usa. Some are quite helpful -- just tonight, i've recommended asking a personal physician about yohimbine. And vegetarians do need to supplement or they get multiple deficiencies -- otherwise the lifestyle's great.

Question 8

what self medication can i take since i don't have a prescription?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea or vomitin?: For diarrhea you can use Imodium as directed
If you have repeated vomiting and can’t keep anything down for over 24 hrs, you must go to the ER for IV Fluids. You must drink a lot of extra fluids like Gatoraid or Pedilyte   If you are not peeing, then you are NOT  drinking enough. If you have fever/chills and abdominal pain , you may require antibiotics.

Question 9

any advice for self medication of severe depression?

Accepted Answer

Yes DONT!!: Severe depression should be treated by a psychiatrist. Self medication is a very bad idea.

Question 10

how to prevent self-medication for manic depression?

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Professional help: Working with a psychiatrist to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder via meds to being with will reduce the likelihood that one would self-medicate.  In addition, connect to a psychologist who  can help keep you on track during manic episodes.  Good support, self care and mental hygiene in combination with regular contact with your doctors are essential to helping manage bipolar disorder.

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Cn the dermal ridges on finger stretch/enlarge permanently?had pipjoint in coban+antiinflam cream 1 month 4 reinjury sprain did also massage&stretchin

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Hi. i have a second degree burn. it's a week old by now. i've been putting neosporin on it and then covering it with telfa pads and wrapping with coban wraps. i'm just wondering if i should let it breathe at all, because as soon as i take off a bandage, i

A member asked:

Skin creases on finger(lower side&back)seem stretched/more evident, after 1month coban wrap(pip joint), while normal movement&stretching.what can i do?

A member asked:

Coban wrappd finger4 reinjury sprain.used cream&did massage&stretch 1mth.now skin looks crepy&dermal ridges seem stretched/enlarged.permanent?what 2do

A member asked:

Reinjury old sprain.coban wrapped pip joint+antiinflam cream 1month.now the dermal ridges right above and under the pipjoint have stretched.permanent?

A member asked:

Finger got swollen after reinjury.wrapped the pip joint in coban for 1month.now skin seems loose/lines seem stretched .is this permanent?what can i do

A member asked:

Might we not be doing huge self medication by taking supplements ?

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What self medication can i take since i don't have a prescription?

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Any advice for self medication of severe depression?

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How to prevent self-medication for manic depression?

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