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Sister's Cancer Part #11 Bad Day

Really bad day today. Her stomach tube is infected, she was "out of it" really bad,talking oout of her head and crying over the tiniest thing. She resembles herself B.C. (befire cancer), momentarily. Sunny, my sister, has actually become someone else. The transport to do a proceedure never happened, but they moved her to a non=private room. She is so unhappy to do this, as her privcy is diminished. She did a little PT today...
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sinus procedure

I can't believe they finally have this surgery. I have had sinus problems for 25 years and always said if they could just  open that area with a tube or balloon. I can't wait to find a doctor in Orlando that does that procedure. Dr's thanks for showing this procedure on your show
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gluten free diet

I decided to start the gluten free diet even though I was told that i don't have celiac but i wanted to find myself to see if my symptoms improve. i was told by my doctor that i may have IBS. I feel strange because the blood test that i did came out positive and when i did the upper endoscopy it was normal. i was told by another doctor who i don't know she...
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Question

If anyone would like to help.. I have a health problem and I can't figure out what is going on with me.. I have no insurance and not that much cash to see someone.  I have bee getting a tighens in my chest and shortness of breathe.  I get sweaty and really hot.. It last about a hour and then quits.. It has happened to me twice in a week.  So if you have any...
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Another day has come..

First i'd like to thank everyone for their support. For some reason right now i am unable to upload pics or edit my info, but am working on it! Bear with me. Today i woke up and don't feel so bad. Before i went to bed last night, i took 2 ultram, 2 flexeril, and 2 aleve. I was expecting to be sore as i had been shoveling clay into horse stalls yesterday. Was a...
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Mood

Well with the warm weather comes a better mood... The depression seems to be a little better.. I havent been laying in bed as much... I have been out of the house quite a bit.  Walked Saturday around the lake, then Sunday went back and had a picnic by the lake... Went to see mom several times.  Spent most of today outside.  Now the mood is better I wish the pain would follow suit, but...
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FOSAMAX WARNING!!!!!!

Hey! A warning to all of you that are taking Fosamax! There was just a story on my local news about how people who have been on fosamax for a period of 4 years or more are expericing severe displaced femur fractures.  The company that makes Fosamax is looking into the large number of incidents and they believe that fosamax initally works to prevent bone loss but when you have been on it for an...
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Sister's Cancer / Part #10A/ More complications

I ended up not being able to see her today. Partly because she was going to be transported off property for a test and having a nasal tube inserted at the hospital. She has developed a possible bowel blockage and "something" in her stomach and an allergic reaction to "something" causing blistering on her body. The other part was because it was too cold for me to go out, in the power chair, and we...
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Questions regarding a Calorie Counting Diet

I am attempting to count my calories, and burn more calories than I'm consuming, in order to work off some lbs. Do I count the calories of all foods, or do I not include the calories I consume as fruits and vegetables? Also, If I am burning more calories than I'm eating, just by the calories I'm burning on my treadmil is that suficient enough? Does there have to be a significantly higher number of...
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The Power of Commitment ...

Commitment starts with desire.  You have a want or need -- something physical perhaps, or emotional; even if you're not entirely clear on where it is your desire will lead, you recognize and desire a change.  I liken desire that seems to align itself as recongnition that to obtain desired results change needs to occur soasnotto end up in the same place in the end - especialy when the end is not where you desired...
Poll If you take a daily vitamin as an approach to better health - What is the average percentage of the one-a-day vitamin is assimilated and used by your body or brain? Vote Now!
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help!

i goes to the toilet 8 time a day -i think that too much  and sometime i goes 2 time in 2 hours  ! plz help
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What Would You do for Love?

Travel 35 hours, 3 planes, 4 meals, one movie, a 3 hr dirt road trip, sleep in a tent, shower outside in the cold, drink instant coffee for 3 days then turn around and make the same trip back home???!!!?? (BTW, your 2 and 3 yr old children would be joining you to be reunited with their father who has been gone for 5 weeks).My answer is HELL YES, what about you?If you are like...
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Dusting Off My Dancing Shoes

Today is one of the most exciting days ever!!! With the exception of my family and children, today tops the list of all my professional endeavors!!!I was sworn to secrecy until the GMA announcement and the ABC press release went out.  So now that it’s public… I am thrilled beyond words to have landed the Co-Host gig for Dancing with The Stars!AAAAHHHGGGGG!!! That’s me screaming and jumping up and down!And, I’m crossing off one more...
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Sister's ancer Part #10

I'll be going to see her today. She has been removed from any attempts tro eat ... because it just was not working. So she iis back to only ice chips. She's really scared now.   The mesothelioma, is NOT the kind you see on TV. Hers is a rarer form not caused by asbestos. I barely understans all the specifics, but it is caused fromo a different (slightly) cell, and the origion is not...
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MRSA INFO NEEDED DESPERATELY

This is so random but after searching for information on line tonight, I came across this web site and hope someone can offer some advice.I am a 39 yr old married female with (4) children.  My health has been declining for quite some time but unable to figure out why.  About 8 yrs ago, I had the most bizarre "infection?" happen.  It emerged as small pus (yellowish/greenish) filled blisters that were very sensitive and painful...
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Migraine Surgery Challenge

Hi: Please support my idea about migraine surgery: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/produce/idea_comment/4581 Thank You All
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