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… you plan and start practicing for labour and birth. Medical pain relief options Each woman experiences the pain of labour differently. You may choose medicinal pain relief in the form of anesthesia or medicines. Learn …
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… on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Once your … shivering swollen ankles/legs unusual weight gain eye pain/swelling/redness vision changes (such as double/blurred …
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… be serious. Yes Feels faint No Feels faint Do you have new pain in your lower belly, pelvis, or genital area that is different than your usual menstrual cramps? Yes Lower abdominal, pelvic, or genital pain No Lower abdominal, …
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… of these rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that … take it with food, milk, or an antacid. However, this may slow absorption and delay pain relief. Swallow the tablets … (such as weight loss if needed, strengthening/conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility and joint …
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… until you are ready to take it. With dry hands, peel back the foil on the blister pack to carefully remove the … tablet. Place the tablet on your tongue right away and allow it to dissolve on your tongue. Do not split or chew the … have any of the following symptoms: fever muscle stiffness/pain/tenderness/weakness severe tiredness severe confusion …
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… surgical staples. What To Expect You will have some belly pain and may need pain medicine for the first week or so … Most people need 2 to 4 weeks before they are ready to get back to their usual routine. Because the surgery makes your … after surgery. As time goes on, your weight loss will slow down. You will have regular doctor visits to check how …
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… a certain sleep problem (insomnia), nausea/vomiting, and pain. This medication has calming, relaxing, and … by mouth with food as directed by your doctor. To reduce your risk of side effects (such as drowsiness), your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Your doctor will …
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… to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the … side effects, including: runny nose that doesn't go away back pain swelling of the legs/ankles/feet signs of kidney …
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… vomiting. Craving salt. If you have diabetes, you may have low blood sugar more often, and it may be more severe than … This can cause: Severe vomiting and diarrhea. Sudden pain in the belly, low back, or legs. A high fever. Feeling very weak or …
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… as Paget's disease, postmenopausal osteoporosis) and to reduce high blood levels of calcium. Calcitonin is a man-made hormone that works by slowing bone loss and maintaining normal calcium levels in the blood. It may also help to reduce bone pain in people who have Paget's disease. How To Use This …