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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You … of these healthy habits are good for your body for other reasons, too. For example, it's good for your heart if you get … time to see how that plan is working. Having your doctor keep track of your risk of a fracture can help you know if …
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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may … to 6 weeks. Surgery gets rid of the gallstones and usually keeps them from coming back. The surgery is safe and is very … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have gallbladder surgery Reasons not to have …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … and ovaries removed to treat symptoms from endometriosis. Keep using hormone therapy or have more laparoscopic surgery … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery to remove my uterus and ovaries Reasons …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to … has trouble sleeping sometimes. Stress, for example, can keep you from sleeping well now and then. The problem can … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take sleeping pills Reasons not to take sleeping …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … pattern and mildly stimulates the airway muscles to keep the airway open. If you are very overweight, bariatric … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery for sleep apnea Reasons not to have …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … You may be asleep during the operation. Or the doctor may keep you awake and simply numb the area around your belly … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery now Reasons to wait My hernia is …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have … you more than your symptoms. Taking medicine may help keep you from needing surgery in the future. footnote 2 FAQs … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take medicine Reasons not to take medicine I have …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … edge of the knee and one at the inner edge. The menisci keep your knee steady by balancing your weight across the … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery Reasons not to have surgery I want to …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … can talk to your doctor about them. GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Medicine works to stop your symptoms but for other reasons you can't or don't want to take the medicine. You have …
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… Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a … daily about 1 to 2 weeks before you quit smoking. You keep taking it for 7 to 12 weeks after you stop smoking. … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to use medicine to quit smoking Reasons not to use …
