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no headache and pressure was fine (after i found the spot)

 

I think it would be cool if you all could come up with an essential First Aid type go bag to keep in your truck. I know you can buy First Aid kits etc. But you all should have a better idea from experience of what would be some good things for us to carry. Maybe even when listing items also list potential uses.
More or less a run down for everybody interested in being a little more prepared.
Pictures would be good too.

 

Abdo pads, lots of triangulars, good scissors, alcohol wipes, gloves, more gloves. Random assortment of meds (Benadryl, ASA, Tylenol, Childrens Tylenol, Ibuprofin, Tums, Pepto.)

With that you can pretty much handle 99% of anything before getting medical assistance.

 

bottle of rum and duct tape, and a wooden spoon for pain control in all seriousnous though krazies list is great go with that.

 

Licensing exam tomorrow

 

I use to live in PG county Maryland... I kept quick clot combat gauze in mine..

 

Good luck!

 

thanks!! well it is done and written can take upto 2 days for results

 

Good luck to you!

 

A question for you medical professionals, my stomach has been sore for the last 2 days, no real diet change and it hurts all across the front (from about 10:00 to 1:00) of my stomach, and it usually hurts more when i bend/lean over.

Any thoughts or things to look for?

 

any other info? Abdominal pain could be many things. what does the pain feel like? how bad is it? on anyone side? any change in your usual habit, more exercise? anyone around you been sick lately? have you had this before? what were you doing when it started happening? does it hurt anywhere else?

oh and call EMS or you doctor should you feel the need in no way shape or form is anything here medical advice.

 

Pooped lately?

 

if it got serious (right now it's just annoying) then i'd definitely be going to my doctor.

Yep, feces and urine cycle is normal.

 

Keeping up on your fluids and electrolytes?

 

fluids, yes, electrolytes, maybe.

 

does it get better, worse or stay the same when you lie down? does anything make it feel better? have you self medicated with anything if so what and did it help?

 

Pound a gatorade and eat a banana.

Didn't get bitten by anything did you?

 

laying on my back makes it feel better, but when i sleep on my side it still hurts.
If i don't breath deeply it doesn't really bother me, but if i yawn or sigh it makes it hurt.
Nope, i've just kept my daily routine and dealt with it.

Thanks, will do.

I could've gotten bitten by a spider (i was moving some shower doors for my grandpa), but i don't think i did, and i haven't run into any bugs around the house lately (except a bunch of house flies).

 

You start getting sweaty and the pain worse, head to the ER pronto.
However, you said it's positional? Don't think that's a case of getting bitten then.

Might just have some wicked gas.

 

Thanks for info and advice Andrew and Krazie