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Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE)
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A 33-year old asked:
How effective is RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for treating tennis elbow?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I sprained my ankle 4 months ago. I have not yet regained full movement. Is it too late to apply the rice (rest, ice, compression and exercise)method?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Do i need to see a doctor or should I be patient, and rest my leg? While playing backyard volleyball, i was stepping forward, i heard a pop in my calf. My calf is swollen, painful, and i can't hardly walk. I have been doing rice - rest, ice, compression,
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A 41-year old asked:
The doctor said to rest, use ice, and elevate my leg. But what does the c in rice stand for?
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A 37-year old male asked:
What is the rice solution for golfer's elbow? I have rested my elbow for more than 4 months and i still have it!
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A 38-year old male asked:
Can fundo plication get rid of lpr? I can do all the steps to fix except the diet I can't live on rice vegatables and water rest of my life no life
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A 19-year old female asked:
I have lateral foot pain. There is some bruising and swelling it hurts when im resting and walking. Should i get an Xray? i have been doing the RICE method but that doesn't seem to work. What could be the cause of this?
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A member asked:
My ankle gave way in soccer today and I twisted my knee. It's swollen and sore at rest and when moving. I is RICE the best way to help it?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Acute left knee trauma = 1wk ago = bruising, swelling, numbness, burning and pain. Doing: rest, ice, compression, elevation = help.. Any ideas?
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A 44-year old female asked:
How long to wait before seeing doctor for elbow pain? Elbow hurts when arm is extended and when fully bent. Does not hurt when at a 90degree angle. Trying rest, ice, compression. Taking Tylenol for pain. Been hurting for 7 days.
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A 36-year old female asked:
Previous patella fracture in 2006 tha required orif. fell recently on same knee. immediate swelling pain and decreased rom noted. Will Ice and brace and rest with elevation of extremity be sufficient for 1st week?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What is it? I have ankle swelling, ankle stiffness, limb pain, ankle weakness, popping or snapping sound from joint, ligament laxity, ankle pain, difficulty moving joint, painful swollen joints (better by: splinting joint, compression wrap, ice, rest) (qu
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A 21-year old asked:
Can rest and elevation help cure a sprain?
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A 32-year old male asked:
How long should someone rest muscle due to high CPK elevation and what to do when it has been a month in a half?
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A 32-year old male asked:
With epididymitis should pain and swelling decrease with rest and scrotal elevation, I have some pain and swelling but only when active?
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A 39-year old male asked:
Constant pain in my right foot usually when resting or sitting, usually compression on the top of the foot eases the pain?
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A 32-year old male asked:
When should I begin exercising a foot after a crush injury? After 6 days of rest and elevation, pain and swelling are mostly gone but ROM is limited.
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A male asked:
Just finished levaquin, (levofloxacin) 7 doses and now have moderate calf pain on and off. Shud i be concerned or treat with rest, leg elevation and prayer?
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A 41-year old male asked:
Had EBV reoccurrence 5th attack in 13yrs, usually at peak fitness (triathlete), =liver function elevation, rest was 7 weeks, ok to start mild exercise?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Will compression stockings help me from being dizzy headed when sitting up? I've been on bed rest over a month and can hardly sit up long.
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A 31-year old male asked:
What are the benefits and drawbacks of weight bearing as early as 3 weeks post fibula fracture as opposed to resting for 5 weeks with elevation.
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A 44-year old female asked:
My 16 year old son has a C7 t1 compression fracture will he have problems and have to be extra careful the rest of his life
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A 23-year old male asked:
Strong fast heartbeat even while resting that felt in the whole body shortness of breath i have fatigue not active as before feeling of chest compression started when i drink 2 energy drinks and coffee 3 months ago and not getting better?
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A 26-year old male asked:
I met with accident & got ' wedge compression fracture to L1 vertebra' what is the treatement given in such cases I have been advised only bed rest?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Left Ankle swelling immediatewith activity better with Rest/elevation. Hx of DVT 3 yrs ago.fell week ago and tweaked it. No calf pain but sole aches. ?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Aged 80.he has compression fracture at D12.AND lumbar spondylosis.now he is taking bed rest for past 15 days.how much time required complete recovery?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I am 29/m, My MRI scan says I have a wedge compression fracture at L1 and L3-L4=12MM L4-L5=12MM. Rest all 13mm. Can I be able to take up sports?
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A 42-year old female asked about a female:
My daughter has a t12 compression fracture. Went to ER, appointment with orthopedic tomorrow. Can she get up and walk around or remain on bed rest?
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A 76-year old female asked:
I am female (76 with mild osteoporosis). Fell on my back, and have terrible pain. X-rays show T12 compression fracture. Orthopaedic surgeon advises 6 weeks bed rest with OTC pain meds, while radiologist says emergency kyphoplasty. What is best to do?
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A 42-year old female asked:
I feel into a small hole yesterday. I've put ice on and off since incident. I usually go for a morning walk. Should i rest it a bit more?
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