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… a disabling structural problem, bone surgery that creates more space within the TM joint may help, but it is risky. … or side effects with home treatments. With arthrocentesis, more fluid may form in the joint, or you may have infection … but I'm in such pain that I can barely use my jaw anymore. Terry, age 55 What matters most to you? Your personal …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, … babies may receive the hepatitis B vaccine separately, for more information see HealthLinkBC File #25c Hepatitis B …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses are … dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term … infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B …
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… older adults may be overlooked, because: Older adults are more likely to drink or use substances at home rather than … Stay drunk longer, because their bodies process alcohol more slowly. May have vision and hearing problems and slower … falls, car crashes, and other kinds of mishaps are more likely. May be more likely to mix alcohol and medicine …
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… take a lot of pills. That can cause problems. If you take more than one medicine that works the same way, you could … you visit to look at your complete list of medicines. The more medicines you take, the greater your chance of having problems. Problems may be more likely if: You see more than one doctor and don't tell …
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… your values and beliefs. Here are some ways to become more active and involved in your care. Ask questions. It may … they can help you. For example: A nurse practitioner may be more available to answer questions than your doctor. A … inherited? Should I have genetic testing? Where can I get more information about my type of cancer? Questions about …
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… little longer—sometimes a few hours, or even a few days or more. If you are very ill, you may feel that CPR would just … sure you are as comfortable as possible. Your death may be more calm and peaceful than it would be if you were connected to machines. Your death will be more natural, because you will not be relying on machines to …
Medications
… effect of this medication. See the Side Effects section for more information. Uses Carboplatin is used to treat various … courses of carboplatin treatment should not be given more often than once every 4 weeks. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Side Effects Stomach pain, body aches/pain, …
Medications
… needed" basis. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition … your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used nabilone for a long time or in … the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or …
Medications
… to fight an infection, or cause you to bruise or bleed more easily. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any … (such as acute leukemia, tumors). Consult your doctor for more details. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
