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Cancer Prevention
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on March 13, 2011
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We have had a recent influx of cancer in our family. We have the same type of cancer on two sides of the family and it is supposedly extremely rare and always fatal - ...
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- Not having your children "worry" about it would be half the battle, the other half would be healthy living. Use common sense with what goes into your body and what yo...
- Hi KD, Our environmental problems are very similar in different parts of the country because the synthetic chemicals we ALL use are almost uniform. The formulas for...
- The book Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life by Dr. David Servan-Schrieber is a must read for . . . well, pretty much everyone. The premise is that everyone has cancer cel...
How Do You Tell Your Kids Their Grandmother Has Serious Cancer?
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on January 25, 2011
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My kids (and our family) have been through so much sickness and death the last few years. My dad passed away after 1 1/2 year battle with bile duct cancer in 2009. My ...
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- Hi KD, It is so hard to have to explain this to kids. I think it is harder on us as parents. I would make a few suggestions. I would tell them small amounts of inf...
- I know firsthand what your girls are going through. I lost one grandma when I was seven, the other when I was ten right before Christmas, Aunt Barbara a year later rig...
- i told my kids who were signifiagantly older 20 at the time that grandpa has cancer it doesnt mean a death sentence but there is a strong possibility that it will take...
Gallbladder Surgery or Alternatives
Asked by L.M. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2008
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Hi,
I recently found out I have gallstones.... my Doctor who I've not seen very long and I don't trust too much just says to have it removed and it's not a big deal...
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- Hi L.~ I have had my gallbaldder removed. It was done when I was 24 (11 years ago). It took the (very poor) doctors close to a year to diagnose the problem since ...
- Hi L.! Last June, my brother-in-law simply "dropped" (while tending his garden) from the pain of a passing gallstone. Surgery for gallbladder removal was schedul...
- L. - Stay off the internet and get a referral for a doctor you trust - one with a good reputation. I had my gall blatter removed last July due to numerous large sto...
Thyroid Surgery When Pregnant?
Asked by J.H. from Billings
on November 8, 2009
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Hi,
I am 20 weeks pregnant, and I have just found out that I have a thyroid nodule. The endocrinologist did a biopsy, which came back as "suspicious". The statistics...
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- I would wait. My husband had thyroid cancer which we found out it was cancer from a 'fine needle aspiration'. You said he did a biopsy but to find out for sure if it...
- Just on the subject of surgery itself... my sister-in-law was in a car accident when she was about 25 weeks pregnant. They did emergency back surgery on her, lasted ab...
- I had a nodule with my 2nd pregnancy and they found out I was hyperactive thyroid and waited til Igave birth. I was nursing but they said it was OK to take these PTU p...
Does This Sound like Gallstones?
Asked by M.K. from Los Angeles
on February 18, 2011
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I have had this pain for about 2 or 3 years, and I put it down to indigestion, because it comes on after I eat stupid foods like a huge bag of potato chips or somethin...
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- Kind of........the pain is dull and persistent, it gets stronger after eating fatty or fried meals. In my case, the pain woke me up in the middle of the night, but I w...
- Sounds like it. Just know, even if an ultrasound doesn't show gallstones, it could still be your gallbladder. Ten years ago I went through 8 doctors trying to see what...
- Absolutely! I had to have mine removed when our older daughter was 6 weeks old. It was absolutely horrible and was 1,000x worse than the labor I'd experienced just a...
Was Wondering If Anyone Knew About Pains in Stomach
Asked by K.P. from Topeka
on July 23, 2008
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I want to ask someone about a pain i have had in my left side but it is more in the front area like right under my boob area. Thought it was a rib out of place but am ...
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- Hi K., I work for a surgeon. Before I freak you out by this, keep in mind it is just one opinion!!! I know you don't want to, but it sounds like you at least need a ...
- K., Definately talk to your Dr. about your gallblater. I have several family members who had problems w/ their gallblater and that was also their symptoms. Do you a...
- could be gallstone? I had a kidney stone lazered out and they said it was possible I might have a gallstone later and it was right where you described the pain to be. ...
Pvcs and Pacs
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2012
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I have finally committed faithfully to a exercise routine a little over a month ago. I don't know if there is a relationship between the two but I have had a huge inc...
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- How old are you? I had similar problems in my early 40s and my doctor told me it was probably pre-menopausal symptoms. This was after tests showed nothing abnormal wit...
- I was diagnosed with PVC's at 14 years old. I am 36 with 3 kids and I still get them occasionally, but not like before. Wore the heart monitor for days, did low st...
- I have irregular heart beats. Don't know the technical term for them. I was given a holter monitor, then had a couple of serious tests that I can't remember the name...
Gall Bladder Troubles
Asked by J.W. from Richland
on August 20, 2008
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I have been having gall bladder attacks recently- pain under right side of rib cage, nausea, belching,and diarrhea. I've done some research online and found advice on...
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- I had my gallbladder removed 4yrs ago due to the same symptoms, however I was also passing stones that were the size of marble shooters and in excruciating pain. As so...
- I started having gallstones when I was in my 3rd trimester with my son. At 31 weeks it began putting me into premature labor. A small piece of cheese would set off an ...
- I had gall bladder attacks after my 1st daughter was born. My Dr. recommended surgery. My ND suggested that before attempting any cleanse I have an ultrasound to conf...
Stomach Pain After Pregnancy
Asked by E.H. from Indianapolis
on April 20, 2008
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Hello Moms, I had my third girl 7 weeks ago. She is fantastic. I however am having this horrible stomach pain after I eat. It just puts me out and I am doubled over...
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- Do you have your gallbladder? Often times, it can act up with or post pregnancy. It will hurt more if you eat fatty, greasy foods, or alcohol. But if it is causing pro...
- I had this issue after having my first baby. The doctors checked for gall bladder problems. Not saying that is what may be bothering you but it is worth a shot to have...
- I had the same problem after my 3rd child. I never made it into the doc bc we had to be out of town. When I called she thought it was gas although I disagree. I would ...
I'm Back ... Again... and Scared
Asked by S.F. from Charlotte
on October 14, 2009
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you can look back on my past requests... gall bladder, etc., and yesterday I had a hida scan that came back negative. Now, tomorrow I go for abdominal/pelvic CT scan ...
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- hello i was wondering have they checked for kidney stones yet.also have they checked for sugar levels.or for diverticultus. i had gallbaldder pain and it sounds like y...
- I agree, PRAY and ask God to not only ease your anxiety but to heal you. Ask him to find the doctor who will reveal what is going on in your body. Hey it can't hurt ri...
- S. I am new here to the mamapedia but from what it seems I know God has every reason why he invented this place for mothers. God loves you and knows what he has in st...
