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GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS PULMONARY CHECK UP

By Blkjewelz8960 · New reply 6:50 pm
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Well had my 6 month Pulmonary check up. Visited the vampires and photographer first. Took pretty pictures of my scarred up lungs. They have automated the system now so no film to take with you. Did my ...

Exercising is Better then Chocolate

By country2007 · New reply 4:27 pm
Journal · 15 replies
Hello, I would again like to thank all of you for you support on the issue with my dad. And have decided not to have contact with my father or any relatives on that side until my father decides to be ...

pots/dysautonomia

By Nina372 · New reply 3:56 pm
Journal · 9 replies
Does anyone here have experience or knowledge about getting a pace maker for their postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots ...

Alternative treatment

By LouiseW · New reply 3:17 pm
Journal · 1 reply
I just learned about a Thanksgiving special for those interested in learning about the holistic way of treating osteoporosis. The link to the special is http://saveourbones.com/thanksgiving-sal e/ I have ...

Living with MS

By ocean-springs · Posted 2:52 pm
Journal · 0 replies
It has been a long time since I checked in with the group, alot I have not been on the computer. Doing the doctor testing this and that. I can say I am not doing any better nor any worse. I went through ...

pregnant / medication

By roomservice · New reply 1:54 pm
Discussion in Children's Health · 3 replies
I recently learned that I’m around 5 weeks pregnant. Since I have migraine and take fioricet for the pain relief, I got worried of doing harm to my baby. I decided to take off the medication and for about ...

Candy, Popcorn, Soda Pop Oh my.............

By country2007 · New reply 1:30 pm
Journal · 11 replies
Tonight I went to the movies with my friend and her daughter and I new all week that I was going so I stayed on the straight and narrow about my eating staying with in my 1700 calorie limite wich up to ...

alternative med for migraine

By goodacoustics · New reply 12:13 pm
Discussion in Complementary and alternative medicine · 1 reply
I am also a migraine sufferer and I take fioricet for the pain. I would like to try herbal or alternative medicine, though. Do you know of anything that can help me with this? Thanks for the replies ...

new start

By bonkrzz · New reply 12:00 pm
Journal · 6 replies
well, i finally got a job, so now i dont have to stress so much on that. ive been doing a little better on my eating. have slowed down ALOT. ive been running whenever possible and work out pretty much ...

Kidney Cancer Support Groups in NC & SC - USA

By Mickeral · New reply yesterday at 4:54 pm
Journal · 6 replies
For those affected by Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma) -- there are many great developments that have occurred this year. As a 12-year survivor, I will be glad to pass along information to those who ...

What do you know about Midodrine?

By Nina372 · Posted yesterday at 3:38 pm
Discussion in General health · 0 replies
How much do you know about midodrine? I take 10mg 3x daily and my BP is still really low. Does it have to build up in your system before it starts working? Or for those of you who take it can you feel ...

Beware of the Infomercials!

By trainer_valerie4life · New reply yesterday at 8:48 am
Journal · 3 replies
Okay, this is pretty sad! I love watching health channels but I can't help but cringe when an infomercial comes on. I just watched a pathetic segment on the Contour Core Sculpting system. This system ...

fibromylgia

By emilicio · Posted November 20, 2009
Journal · 0 replies
look at the world with courage'my life has changed. eleven years of trails of pain, fatique,numerous doctors from being misdiagnosed with lyme disease which almost killed me toepidural to left hip it ...

Can men under 40 have prostate cancer?

By KimE · New reply November 20, 2009
Discussion in Men's health · 7 replies
my husband has been experiencing bleeding in his urine and semen. The doctors that we have been to say that he is too young to have prostate cancer, so they have not tested him for it. They just keep ...

How do you get insurance for 175 employees?

By designwebs · New reply November 20, 2009
Discussion in General health · 1 reply
We have about 175 employees and we would like to get insurance for. Does any one have any idea on how we can do this? What questions do we ask where do we even start? We the employees would be buying ...

Fat free & Sugar free pizza from Pizza Fit'n Free

By leekit3 · Posted November 20, 2009
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 0 replies
Hey, for those not familiar with Pizza Fit'n Free, it's completely fat-free, sugar-free, low calories pizza. If you are on a plan like weight watchers, nutrisystem or Jenny Craig, you probably think all ...

Anal fissure

By cjs121677 · New reply November 20, 2009
Journal · 11 replies
I have had an anal fissure for almost 8 months now.My doctor has suggested that i have surgery for this problem.I would like to talk to someone who has had a lateral sphincterotomy performed.i just want ...

Details of Senate healthcare reform bill

By Umbrellaman · New reply November 20, 2009
Discussion in Health insurance · 3 replies
Hello to all; Umbrellaman here. As you probably know, working as an activist when it comes to the issue of reforming our national health care system has become my passion. Expect no apologies for advocating ...

Chiari Awareness

By betterhalf65 · New reply November 20, 2009
Discussion in Brain and neurological conditions · 7 replies
I am looking for people who are wanting to bring awareness to chiari. I need help from anyone willing. Plus any ideas would be appreciated. Thank You Kathy Rigdon betterhalf65@yahoo.com ...

Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis without painfull surgery

By Mendy · New reply November 20, 2009
Discussion in Digestive disorders · 4 replies
Many people feel like the only course of action for them is surgery and medication. I would ask, has any of it helped? There is a better way. First you must understand what is causing the problem. Let ...

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