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#1 Variable

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Posted 23 December 2007 - 02:25 AM

Okay, I know we have a few of you them kicking around on here (or Doctors-to-be-very-soon at least) So I hope you guys humor me and visit my thread once in a while

So this is where you come if you have any question for someone in the medical profession (pharmacology included).

My first question is - what's your take on alternative medicines? Is there anything like that you guys recommend people steer clear of completely? Or are there some interesting areas that sound like they might be promising?

(the treatment I'm thinking of is acupuncture - I'm not thinking of getting it, I've just always wondered)

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Posted 23 December 2007 - 07:29 AM

i read a meta analysis on the use of acupuncture for low back pain and as far as i remember the overall conclusion was that it is an effective treatment. I dont remember if there were any studies included that compared acupuncture to analgesics or muscle relaxants that are used for the same purpose. You should probably go to a doctor first though, just to be sure it isnt a skeletal problem or a nerve problem, which might need different treatments

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Posted 23 December 2007 - 07:20 PM

Not a doctor, but my dad had really bad back pain a while back. It got so bad that he wasn't working for almost a whole year and he was pretty much confined to bed.

Acupuncture worked for him.

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Posted 26 December 2007 - 08:50 PM

Variable said:

Okay, I know we have a few of you them kicking around on here (or Doctors-to-be-very-soon at least) So I hope you guys humor me and visit my thread once in a while :what:

Aside from the possibility of getting infections from the needles (which is well minimized by basic sterile practices) acupuncture is pretty darn safe. If it doesn't work, you're out some money but little the worse for wear, so I don't see anything about it to disrecommend it really.

The main issue with alternative medicines in general is that their efficacy isn't proven or formally tested in any fashion and neither are their risks. People can feel free to use them, but there from a medical perspective for the most part we can't either recommend their use or urge against it. The real problem lies in people using these techniques thinking that they are getting something the techniques can't offer -- namely any sort of assurance of relief or cure (of whatever).

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Posted 28 December 2007 - 05:28 PM

Asalamu alikum,

I have a question related to flu shots, when the flu shot is delivered, is it delievered differently than lets say...any other type of vaccines?

In the past, Ive observed the nurse is usually holding the syringe (at almost 90 angle) and stabs it vertically into my arm?? *ouch* whereas with other vaccines, they go a little subcutaneously and then release the syringe gently?

is this the proper technique or is that nurse who wants to murder me?

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Posted 28 December 2007 - 05:31 PM

the_only_one said:

Asalamu alikum,

I have a question related to flu shots, when the flu shot is delivered, is it delievered differently than lets say...any other type of vaccines?

In the past, Ive observed the nurse is usually holding the syringe (at almost 90 angle) and stabs it vertically into my arm?? *ouch* whereas with other vaccines, they go a little subcutaneously and then release the syringe *gently*?

is the proper technique or that nurse who wants to murder me?

She doesn't like you. :lol:

Actually, I'm not entirely sure. I know the aim is to get to the muscle to deposit the vaccine, but beyond that, I think it's individual technique.

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Posted 28 December 2007 - 05:35 PM

Bruinrab said:

She doesn't like you.

Actually, I'm not entirely sure. I know the aim is to get to the muscle to deposit the vaccine, but beyond that, I think it's individual technique.

Infact, i have seen majority of them do it that way. *by stabbing me*..I can count on my fingers the time where *they did like me* like once or twice.. :lol:

otherwise, they're there to torture me. Thanks though:flower:!

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Posted 28 December 2007 - 07:04 PM

i think the proper technique for an IM injection is a 90 degree angle, thats what i was taught, at least....who knows. but as far as how fast they push the med from the syringe...that is up to the individual i guess. i think that part hurts way more than the stab.

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 01:29 AM

Fatima is right.. A 90 degree angle is the correct way to do an IM shot. Good pain-free shots can be done if the vaccine vial or pre-filled syringe is left to warm up a little, then poke, inject and get out as fast as you can. I always get compliments on my flu shot giving skills. :faint:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 01:34 AM

rxrlm said:

I'll suggest your idea to her and come back for my turn when she is in good mood. :faint:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 08:00 AM

Capsules contain gelatine, can I open the capsule and pour the powder medicine into a glass of water and take it like that? :disturb:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 10:07 AM

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Capsules contain gelatine, can I open the capsule and pour the powder medicine into a glass of water and take it like that? :disturb:

you dont need a glass of water. Just tilt your head back and pour the powder in donchaknow :flower:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 11:17 AM

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 04:04 PM

UmmUmayr said:

Capsules contain gelatine, can I open the capsule and pour the powder medicine into a glass of water and take it like that?

that depends on what the medication is and whether or not its sustained release, or enteric coated, etc. i wouldnt recommend it unless you check with a pharmacist about the specific drug and whether or not its safe to do so.

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 05:50 PM

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I think that dancing cat in your avatar is feeling a bit tired. It's dancing slower. Give it a rest yo :what:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 06:30 PM

wheelworks said:

I think that dancing cat in your avatar is feeling a bit tired. It's dancing slower. Give it a rest yo :what:

haha i think the speed changes depending on whether youre using firefox or internet explorer. several people have told me that before.

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 06:31 PM

asslamau alaykum

he's slow dancing right now, which am I on? wait.. the e is a sign. :what:

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 06:34 PM

zzze said:

asslamau alaykum

he's slow dancing right now, which am I on? wait.. the e is a sign. :what:

lol yeah. slow on ie, fast on firefox.

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Posted 31 December 2007 - 06:35 PM

Lol yeah he is dancing much faster and reckless than usual right now [gave him some catnip eh?

], but it's still so cute.

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