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… joint so the bones join together, or fuse. Fusing the joint where the metatarsal bone joins the mid-foot. Implanting all … fewer people have painful bunions in parts of the world where they don't wear shoes. I guess I didn't realize how … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… and she wasn't too enthusiastic. But we agreed on a plan where I will check in with her often so she can monitor my … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are …
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… process devices—between the bones of the spine, near where the nerve roots leave the spinal cord. The idea is to … The pain and numbness in my legs got to the point where I could hardly walk. After my MRI showed I had spinal … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …
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… your next steps. You may need more or different treatment. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or … feel you cannot stop from hurting yourself or someone else. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or … your next steps. You may need more or different treatment. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or …
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… It is best to deal with your question or concern when and where they occur. Patient Care Quality Office If the … the  Office of the Ombudsperson  at 1-800-567-3247 anywhere in British Columbia or 250-387-5855 in Victoria and … of practice and make sure that their health professionals deliver safe and acceptable care. To learn more about how …
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… have numbness in your legs. You could have small scars where the vein was removed. You could have problems from … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are …
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… MRI gives a good picture of the size of a meniscus tear and where it is. It also shows ligaments, cartilage, and … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are …
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… Or you may become seriously disabled. Most people are somewhere in between. In general, MS follows one of four … will be more severe. I don't think I'm being pessimistic by deciding to take interferon. I think I'm giving myself the … will be more severe. I don't think I'm being pessimistic by deciding to take interferon. I think I'm giving myself the …
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… surgery or won't come back in the same area where your breast used to be after a mastectomy. When … because it is a longer and more involved surgery. The area where your breast used to be will not be as sensitive to … but you will then need to have a mastectomy. The area where the tumour was taken out will not be as sensitive to …
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… may have: Pain and swelling in your gums and tooth socket where the tooth was removed. Bleeding that won't stop for … lips that doesn't go away. An opening in your sinus cavity where the wisdom tooth was removed. If a general anesthetic … reasons: More important Equally important More important Where are you leaning now? Now that you've thought about the …