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… awareness seizures. The person stays awake and aware during the seizure. The seizure may be only a strange smell … jerk, but this doesn't always occur. Eyes may blink rapidly during the seizure. The person may cry out or may not be … awareness seizures. The person stays awake and aware during the seizure. The seizure may be only a strange smell …
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… treat your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). You remain awake during the procedure. Your doctor gives you medicine ( … (CPAP) to find the areas in your airway that collapse during sleep. Sleep Apnea … treat your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). You remain awake during the procedure. Your doctor gives you medicine ( …
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… range of motion . To prevent and ease shoulder pain: During work, play, or daily activities, avoid prolonged or … overhead reaching. But continue to use your shoulder. During specific sports activities: Use proper throwing … range of motion . To prevent and ease shoulder pain: During work, play, or daily activities, avoid prolonged or …
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… levels, and jobs. Bursitis can also cause pain and swelling at the back or bottom of the heel. To prevent and ease pain during work, play, or daily activities: Reach and stay at a … levels, and jobs. Bursitis can also cause pain and swelling at the back or bottom of the heel. To prevent and …
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… have codeine. For more information about medication safety during breastfeeding, discuss with your pharmacist or … before taking any herbal product. Many are not safe during breastfeeding. These include black cohosh, ma huang …
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… so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of … of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being … nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms …
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… may refer you to a headache clinic for more intensive treatment. When you are looking for the right clinic, ask a … commonly used? What are the clinic's success rates for treating the type of headache you have? What is the clinic's … commonly used? What are the clinic's success rates for treating the type of headache you have? What is the clinic's …
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… an unexpected pregnancy. Hormonal methods have not worked well for me in the past, so an IUD seems the best choice for … an unexpected pregnancy. Hormonal methods have not worked well for me in the past, so an IUD seems the best choice for …
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… best if you don't go longer than 4 hours between feedings during the day and no more than 6 hours between feedings at … have your period. Other birth control methods At any point during breastfeeding, use a reliable method of birth control … Fertility awareness isn't recommended for birth control during breastfeeding. This method is less reliable and …
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… when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or … 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a febrile seizure during childhood. A child is more likely to have a febrile … seizures. Oral medication must not be given to a child during a seizure to avoid the risk of choking. Acetaminophen …