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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may want … cancer, your choices are: Get extra checkups and testing. Take medicines. Have surgery to remove both breasts. Have … help prevent breast cancer in post-menopausal women who had osteoporosis and were taking this medicine. This medicine …
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… Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Decision Point You may … have to wait at least another 48 hours for the medicine to take effect. Antibiotics can have side effects, such as … when they're not needed can make it hard for these medicines to work the next time your child needs them. This …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point You may want … Whether you decide to continue or stop dialysis treatment, take the time to let others know your wishes about your … reactions. Bleeding problems caused by the blood-thinning medicines. Infection or clotting of the dialysis access. …
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… New Medicines: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: … me? Questions about taking the medicine How is the medicine taken (for example, orally [by mouth] or through a skin … patch)? What amount do I take each time (dose)? How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a day)? When? …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? Decision Point You may … you can talk to your doctor about them. Plantar Fasciitis: Should I Have Surgery for Heel Pain? 1 Get the Facts 2 … common symptom of plantar fasciitis is heel pain when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or after …
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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want … talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … to see if you have an aneurysm. The screening usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. AAA screening can find a dangerously …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision … you can talk to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get … are in the same sac. It's done in the doctor's office. It takes only a few minutes. You will be watched at the …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point … have this procedure Don't have this procedure You could take over-the-counter pain medicine. You could take hormones … than usual. I tried non-prescription and prescription medicines to control the bleeding. Nothing was working. My …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … along with medical therapy (a heart-healthy lifestyle and medicines). Don't have coronary artery bypass surgery. No matter what you choose, you still take medicines and have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This …
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… Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? Decision Point You may … talk to your doctor about them. Temporomandibular Disorder: Should I Have Surgery for Jaw Pain? 1 Get the Facts 2 … you need to do before you make this decision. I'm ready to take action. I want to discuss the options with others. I …
