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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your medicine as simple as possible. Plan times to take your … Always remember to store medicines out of the reach of children. Watch for side effects. Ask your doctor or …
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… Examining Your Beliefs to Manage Stress On this page: Overview Overview Your world view Your world view is your basic beliefs about human nature, …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re … when to ask for help. It is good to become familiar with your healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, your baby may kick, hiccup, …
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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview … instructions if you are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To make a chart, get a piece of graph paper. At the top of your chart, write in a row of numbers. Leave the first …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … need regular blood tests to check how long it takes for your blood to form a clot. Depending on the results, your …
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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. Changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. It can also help …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet On this page: Overview Overview Changes in your diet can reduce the mechanical stress on your temporomandibular (TM) joint and may help relieve your …
