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… You could have side effects from NSAIDs used for pain. Personal stories about treating endometriosis with hormone … wait and see. Nancy, age 40 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical … You could have side effects from NSAIDs used for pain. Personal stories Personal stories about treating …
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… household contacts of someone living with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC … received blood products or tissue transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny … parts water to 1 part bleach to clean areas of your home or personal items that could have your blood on them. Visit …
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… people have gender dysphoria . If someone you care about has gender dysphoria, there are ways that you can … who use the wrong pronoun or name so that the person you care about doesn't always have to do that work. If you hear … people have gender dysphoria . If someone you care about has gender dysphoria, there are ways that you can …
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… passing the stone could affect how well your kidney works. Personal stories about treating kidney stones with … broken up. Rita, age 28 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical … passing the stone could affect how well your kidney works. Personal stories Personal stories about treating kidney …
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… if you wait to have surgery until your cataract is severe. Personal stories about cataract surgery These stories are … is still surgery on my eye, and the thought of blindness scares me. So far I am able to manage fine, and my eyesight … long as I can. Marie, age 55 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical …
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… child could have pain and trouble doing daily activities. Personal stories about surgery for scoliosis These stories … and surgery might keep it from getting worse. But surgery scares me, and the scoliosis isn't bothering her. I'd rather … Parent of Casy, age 13 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical …
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… getting pneumonia is higher if you don't take antibiotics. Personal stories about taking antibiotics for acute … http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/systematic-review/1508/overview.html . Accessed April 14, 2016. You may want to … http://clinicalevidence.bmj.com/x/systematic-review/1508/overview.html . Accessed April 14, 2016. Note: The "printer …
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… or nerves, with collagenase or with needle aponeurotomy. Personal stories about having surgery for Dupuytren's … contracture. Ken, age 81 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical … or nerves, with collagenase or with needle aponeurotomy. Personal stories Personal stories about having surgery for …
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… do not cure ulcerative colitis or prevent colon cancer. Personal stories about surgery to cure ulcerative colitis … worse. Carolyn, age 40 I want to have surgery, because I'm scared of getting colon cancer. I had an uncle who had colon … is okay. Juan, age 30 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical …
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… blood Other less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … Use new and sterile equipment for each person Do not share personal care items that may have blood on them What should …