Question 1

girlfriend  takes 3 to 4 500mg vicodin a day for  permanent chronic pain.  sural nerve removed. drinks 6 beers a day and cigarettes. is health at risk?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Your girlfriend is slowly killing herself. There is a good chance her pain problems are going to get worse and worse and she may already be addicted to pain meds.

Question 2

how to keep nerves system to work normai and health?

Accepted Answer

Question of health: Like the rest of the body, attend to your diet, do exercise, keep yourself mentally healthy, stay active, continually learn new facts and activities, etc.  In other words, those who have least chance of alzheimer's are those who are socially active, continue to think and use brains, exercise regularly, and eat the mediterranean diet.

Question 3

is 'nerve flossing' healthy for the affected nerve?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nerve flossing theoretically reduces the likelihood of scar formation after surgery to the affected nerve.  It is simple to do with low risk.  Often taught and described by physical therapists to patients after lumbar discectomies.

Question 4

how will nerve problems from diabetes affect other parts of my health?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If the problem is isolated to numbness in the legs, you need to check feet daily for small injuries do they don't get infected. If the nerves to the stomach are affected, it can cause nausea and bloating. Sometimes nerves that regulate the heart and blood vessels and can make blood pressure erratic.

Question 5

pepsi spoil health? or we can consume regularly? is their any harm to body nerves?

Accepted Answer

A rare treat: If you really like it, you can drink one (no more) as a special treat. It is not good for people on a regular basis or in large amounts. The sugar or substitute as well as the caffeine and carbonation can hurt several body systems. Also, it is habit-forming, weight/bloat adding and should be only for a bit of a kick if you wish for thirst water is the best!

Question 6

i had a mirina fitted about 8 years ago i am 56 will it cause me any health problems if not removed?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) , an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is a foreign body designed to be removed after 5 years. It should be easy to remove but if left in place, can migrate over time even into or even through the uterus. It is best to have it removed.

Question 7

can accupuncture help remove trapped nerve?

Accepted Answer

Try it: Who am i to argue with hundreds of years of traditional medicine? Acupuncture is a widely respected approach to dealing with all sorts of ailments.

It may not work, but my suspicion is that giving it a try won't cause any harm.

Question 8

what are the best supplements for nerve health?

Accepted Answer

Many: There are many but would include:
calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin C, E, B complex, folic acid, lecithin, among many others :)

Question 9

which gps in the discovery health network can remove an implanon?

Accepted Answer

Ask Discovery or...: The person in charge of insurance Benefits at the insurance company or at the employer can help with questions about how to get an Implanon implant removed. You have posted on HealthTap's free, public, informational forum for health questions. People post questions from all over the world. We volunteer doctors on HealthTap do not know the details of people's local doctors across the globe.

Question 10

what to expect when i have nerve sheath tumor removed from my neck?

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Depends on location: It sounds like what you have is a schwannoma attached to a nerve root coming from the cervical spine. These may very effectively be removed by a neurosurgeon. There certainly are potential side effects such as numbness or weakness in the distribution of the nerve that is attached to the tumor.

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Girlfriend takes 3 to 4 500mg vicodin a day for permanent chronic pain. sural nerve removed. drinks 6 beers a day and cigarettes. is health at risk?

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How to keep nerves system to work normai and health?

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Is 'nerve flossing' healthy for the affected nerve?

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How will nerve problems from diabetes affect other parts of my health?

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Pepsi spoil health? or we can consume regularly? is their any harm to body nerves?

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I had a mirina fitted about 8 years ago i am 56 will it cause me any health problems if not removed?

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Can accupuncture help remove trapped nerve?

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