My left index finger nail hurts. I cut it too deep a long time ago and there is like a little bit of emptiness under the nail. I cannot play my guitar at all because of the pain. is there a treatment?

By: ♦iTz Quagmire♦

Landscapes for a living, but has only been doing it for a year. Father has had the same problem for a long time, he is a car mechanic. Is there possibly something genetic going on, or maybe just coincidence? Any explanations/treatments of what it could be?

By: sgrjackson1

I have had acid reflux for about 8 years now. It started when I was drinking a Pepsi and the bubbles expanded in my throat, causing severe pain. The heartburn started pretty much right after that, but I had chest pain associated with it for about 4 years. This past year has been the worst for the pain. The doctor has me on omeprizole and it really helps the heartburn. I have been taking it for 3 months and still have chest pain.

What can be the problem causing the pain and is there any treatment?
I’ve tried a few other meds and they haven’t worked well. Prilosec works very well. Could it be that I need to give it more time or are there other issues that can cause the pain, resulting from reflux?
I’m 40. I do have to stay away from certain foods; ie pasta, lasagna, chocolate, etc. I am very disciplined on what I eat. Things were very irritated for a long time. It still feels like I have a lump in my throught sometimes with the pain. Beside that, I’m in good shape.

By: Staveros