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… Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … pain, you may want to wait to see whether you have more. Surgery is the best way to prevent gallstone attacks. … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …
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… Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … are epidural steroid shots? If you've had back pain for more than 6 weeks and your pain is very bad, your doctor … the pain from getting worse. Physiotherapy . This helps you learn stretching and strength exercises that may reduce pain …
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… I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … from endometriosis. Keep using hormone therapy or have more laparoscopic surgery to remove endometriosis and scar … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … doctor if you have a pollen allergy and you want to know more about this treatment. Why might your doctor recommend … out that I am allergic to several different kinds. I have learned over the years that my symptoms will get worse at …
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… Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … (such as acetaminophen) or if other symptoms last for more than 48 hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if … And normal hearing is very important when a young child is learning to talk. Is very ill from the infection. For …
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… Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … be right for you. In general: People at high risk will get more benefit from taking a statin than those at low risk. … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … day it is. Get lost in places you know well. Have trouble learning and remembering new information. Have trouble … finding the right words to say what you want to say. Have more trouble doing daily tasks like cooking a meal or paying …
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… Bronchitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Acute bronchitis is almost always caused by a virus . It's more common during the winter months and often develops … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … in place get weak or damaged from childbirth, for example. More than one pelvic organ can prolapse at the same time. … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …
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… Umbilical Hernia: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … get bigger as the muscle wall of the belly gets weaker and more tissue bulges through. Many doctors recommend surgery … I want to discuss the options with others. I want to learn more about my options. 3. Use the following space to …