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What to do when you can't sleep
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply yesterday at 6:26 pm
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- Can't sleep? Many people find that when they're stressed, they can't sleep, or sleeping is more difficult. There are many reasons for this (read about stress and its role in sleep problems), and there ...
Holiday Stress tips
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 19, 2009
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- Holidays can bring significant stress! Difficult relatives, too-busy schedules, endless gifts to buy--what causes you holiday stress? Have you found any holiday stress solutions that work well? Share ...
I had lost a friend
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 18, 2009
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- (Tony) due to having complications of scleroderma. The amazing thing is his wife Amee was by his side all the time while dealing with her own health issues. tony passed away two days before his 44th birthday ...
Toledo Area Scleroderma and PH support
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 18, 2009
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- Meeting is tomorrow night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm @ St. Luke's Hospital 5901 Monclova Road Maumee, Ohio in room 2. We are having a speaker from Actelion, Kelly Howard will be discussing issues of having ...
Is Your Skin Dry?
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 13, 2009
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- I had found this article on Scleroderma Foundation it was put in the eletter April O9, Is Your Skin Dry? Written by Hager, Angela – Living in the Rockies can produce dry and itchy skin. Lotion will ...
Don't Stop Medication Without Doctor's Input
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply November 12, 2009
- 3 replies
- For various reasons, arthritis patients sometimes become frustrated and want to stop medication. While they may want to stop -- either one pill or many pills -- they should not stop medication without ...
Drug Safety Is Partly the Patient's Responsibility
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply November 12, 2009
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- Drug safety requires patient involvement. A patient should take certain measures to ensure drug safety. Patients need to fully understand their prescription after discussing it with their doctor and pharmacist ...
10 Things You Should Do When Given a New Prescription
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply November 12, 2009
- 1 reply
- Sponsored Links When your doctor hands you a new prescription, it becomes your responsibility to know what the medication is for, how to take it, and what possible side effects might occur. Here are 10 ...
Reasons to Fire your Doctor
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply November 11, 2009
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- Doctors have strengths and weaknesses. How does your doctor's "bedside manner" match up with your personality? ~Are you confident in your doctor's ability? ~Do you feel that you understand the directives ...
How to Choose the right Doctor.
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 9, 2009
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- Doctors and other health professionals play an essential role in the treatment of arthritis. Building a strong doctor-patient relationship is important step in managing your arthritis. It is important ...
Should you Change Doctors?
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 9, 2009
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- Since the illness is chronic, and without a cure, regular appointments are scheduled with your doctor to diagnose and problem-solve. It's a process and a journey you take together with your doctor. It ...
In Sickness and In Health
- By SamDeTray-11 · New reply November 6, 2009
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- In Sickness and In Health Chronic illness interjects complications into marriage to read more of the article click here: http://arthritis.about.com/cs/sex/a/sick nesshealth.htm ...
Living and Coping with Arthritis
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted November 6, 2009
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- Living and Coping With Arthritis By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Arthritis Arthritis can impose physical limitations which affect daily living activities. Arthritis can impact your life ...
H1N1 Vaccine
- By Debsky · New reply November 5, 2009
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- Has anybody found out or do they know if someone with Scleroderma should get the H1N1 vaccine as I know my daughter is not to ever get the regular flu shot but she is wondering if she can get the H1N1.She ...
digestive health
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted October 30, 2009
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- 10 tips on Belching, Bloating, and Flatulence http://acg.gi.org/patients/healthtips.as p ...
Vaccines Approved for H1N1 Influenza Virus
- By SamDeTray-11 · Posted October 30, 2009
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- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four vaccines for use against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/Consumer Updates/ucm182624.htm ...
Raynaud's treatment
- By xy · New reply August 21, 2009
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- If you have Raynaud's, I hope you will consider using the medication Piracetam, also known as Nootropil. Many doctors have never heard of it. I have used it & experienced virtually no side effects. Please ...
Pulmonary Hypertension
- By flippy2 · New reply August 14, 2009
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- I am pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the pulmonary hypertension support group of Washington, DC. First Washington, DC Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group Meeting! WHEN: August 27, 2009 ...
Writing a book on scleroderma
- By suzaan · Posted July 22, 2009
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- Hi, I'm am writing a book on understanding and living with scleroderma for both those living with it and doctors who would like to know more about it. (My co-author is my primary care physician who joined ...
Interferon No help in Idopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- By SamDeTray_11 · New reply July 1, 2009
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- Interferon No Help in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis do not benefit from treatment with interferon gamma-1b, according to a Lancet study released online. Researchers ...
