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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … liver or heart. These medicines are costly. Your provincial health plan may cover most or all of the cost of your …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … a heart attack. Treatments include medicines, a heart-healthy lifestyle, angioplasty , and coronary artery bypass …
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… I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … whether you take aspirin or not. They include eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise, staying at a …
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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … able to prevent gallstone attacks if you: Stay close to a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and getting regular …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … risks, including bleeding and infection. Your age and your health can also increase your risk. You may have: Minor pain …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … adults. FLACS may not be completely covered by provincial health plans, but it may be a better option in some cases. … is still surgery on my eye, and the thought of blindness scares me. So far I am able to manage fine, and my eyesight …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … bleeding, infection, and nerve damage. Your age and your health can also affect your risk. Don't have surgery for …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … bleeding, nerve damage, and anesthesia. Your age and your health can also affect your risk. Keep taking medicine Keep … worse. Carolyn, age 40 I want to have surgery, because I'm scared of getting colon cancer. I had an uncle who had colon …
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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 simply want to follow your doctor's … and allergic asthma? Allergic rhinitis can affect your health if you don't treat it. You may have problems such as …
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… ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's … Key points to remember Surgery may be done for most healthy adults of any age who want to keep up activities …
