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Journals
Re: Johns Hopkins Article
- By LAsky26 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 0 replies
- I just receieved the attached message below, from the cancer support group who sent it to me. The article was found to be invalid. Apologies to anyone who read the article. Information submitted to this ...
Bisphenol A (BPA)
- By LAsky26 · Posted November 8, 2009
- 0 replies
- Interesting info. about the chemical BPA. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/opinio n/08kristof.html?emc=eta1 Received from my cancer support group. As with any article, its passed on for your own determination ...
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- By PeterPJB · Posted November 7, 2009
- 2 replies
- I was shocked at my elevated PSA readings over such a short period of time. in Dec 2008 my PSA was 1.5 and 5 months later 3.9 which lead to a biopsy in June 2009. Findings were a 3-5% concentration of ...
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
- By PeterPJB · Posted November 6, 2009
- 8 replies
- I was shocked at my elevated PSA readings over such a short period of time. in Dec 2008 my PSA was 1.5 and 5 months later 3.9 which lead to a biopsy in June 2009. Findings were a 3-5% concentration of ...
New JAMA report Oct 13, 2009
- By LAsky26 · Posted October 17, 2009
- 23 replies
- The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) released a new report on Oct. 13, 2009 regarding robotic vs open prostectomy. Anyone considering or facing this option is recommended to research this ...
California Medical Cannabis
- By LAsky26 · Posted October 10, 2009
- 11 replies
- Dealing with chronic pain and fibromyalgia for nine years plus. I have tried all the therapies, medications, biofeedback, you name it. Temporary to minimal relief. Long term pain medication management ...
the mad russian
- By robla46 · Posted October 6, 2009
- 0 replies
- went to boston in august...got the mad russian treatment...i managed to go 8 days....then stupidly went and got some cigarettes...oy! as a reward! there is no logic...it's all emotional and chemical ...
I will.
- By erlandsonbwe · Posted September 24, 2009
- 10 replies
- I am not down and out I am up and coming I am not defeated I am a victor I am not disabled I have been re-abled to do better things I am not a drain on society I m a contributing member I am in pain but ...
The catch 22's of life
- By IngoA99 · Posted September 14, 2009
- 4 replies
- I have been feeling disgusting lately. I was doing so well earlier this year. I had lost nearly 40 lbs. I was working out at least 4 times a week, I was eating right and loving it...then I got some weird ...
Sleep paralysis August 10
- By Andrew_Rossi · Posted August 10, 2009
- 1 reply
- Wow, I had my first cognitive awareness of sleep paralysis today. I went to sleep at 11:30 last nite, At 9ish, I realized I absolutely had to go whizz.. I staggered to the bathroom, banging into walls ...
Scheduled maintenance this evening
- By TeamInspire · Posted August 10, 2009
- 13 replies
- All, Inspire will be performing database updates this evening starting at 8:00 Eastern. We expect the updates to take no more than 2 hours and the site will be unavailable at this time. We thank you for ...
August 6, 2009
- By Andrew_Rossi · Posted August 6, 2009
- 3 replies
- Hi folks! I finally saw my new primary care doc. He and the nurse practitioner spent two and a half hours with me! They reviewed all my meds, collected my medical history, and then the doc asked me what ...
My grandson's birthday
- By Hindustani41 · Posted July 16, 2009
- 0 replies
- Please see the photographs on facebook on my son's page: Sanjaykjindal ...
Pain
- By Hindustani41 · Posted June 26, 2009
- 8 replies
- I suffer from arthritus for the last 2 years. The pain is unbearable and cnnot walk properly. Medicines and physical therapy have not been helpful. Even He seems to be of no help. Probably I have to repay ...
Share your story via video!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 15, 2009
- 28 replies
- Sometimes the most powerful message each of us can share is our personal story -- our own experience. With upcoming healthcare legislation pending, one way we can be advocates is to share these stories ...
Suggestions for Men's Health site?
- By ABCHealthProducer · Posted June 15, 2009
- 1 reply
- Hi there. I am a producer with the ABC News Medical Unit. Please don't take this as a SPAM post. We are creating a new OnCall+ section for men's health and I wanted to see if any of you in this group ...
Follow Inspire on Twitter and Facebook!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 10, 2009
- 32 replies
- We're happy to announce that you can now stay in touch with what's happening at Inspire by following us on both Twitter and Facebook. While Inspire communities are still the best places to connect with ...
New goals and a new perspective
- By IngoA99 · Posted June 4, 2009
- 4 replies
- I have set new goals for myself. I recently found out that my wife is pregnant with our second child. I am ecstatic about this! However, I am also afraid of disappointing myself and my family. Sorry honey ...
Guestbooks are now live!
- By TeamInspire · Posted May 26, 2009
- 6 replies
- Hello everyone, Last week we mentioned that we'd be adding guestbooks to Inspire in the near future, and they are now live! We're very excited about this feature and hope you enjoy it. To check out your ...
Botox for bladder
- By erlandsonbwe · Posted May 23, 2009
- 5 replies
- I want to tell everyone male and female about the positive effects of botox for the bladder. About two months ago I "underwent" the "surgery" (which was not that big of a deal). The doctor inserted the ...
