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Potential Thyroid Surgery
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on October 12, 2008
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I have a cyst on my thyroid that has grown slightly in size since my last exam. I will have a biopsy on Tuesday to determine whether it remains benign. Even if it is...
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- Hi L. All of your concerns are valid. I went through all of this 7 years ago. I have 3 children and I am very active in their school. If your thyroid or part of ...
- I had half my thyroid removed about 8 years ago due to a cyst. Surgery was totally no big deal--swelling went away quickly and I didn't miss a day of fun with my daugh...
- I had a partial thyroidectomy in 2003. Before finding out that my cyst or tumor was benign I was very tired all the time, I literally was drained of my high power ener...
Seeking All Doctor Wives/husbands
Asked by A.K. from Portland
on February 18, 2008
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My husband is currently in medical school. He is planning on specializing in ENT (ears, nose, throat) which is apparently a very competitive residency. I've already to...
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- I don't know anything about it, but I wish you the best of luck. Isn't the ENT office only open certain house? It's not like the ER or surgery where it's open 24/7.
- Hello, My husband isn't a doctor, but he's a lawyer with long hours and works six days a week. We have two children, 1 and 3. It's tough for many reasons. All I ...
- A., I think when my brother in law was done with his residency and had a couple years of experience he had more options about where he wanted to work and the hours,...
Our Family Seems to Be Very Ostracized at My Children's School. Advice?
Asked by E.K. from Chicago
on March 18, 2012
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Hello,
I am brand new here and decided to create an account and present my situation since I read many insightful responses to other moms' dilemmas. I live in a large...
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- Can you return to work in a limited way, or in an alternate position? If your doctor could release you, you might be able to return to work part time. Then you would b...
- Wow, you are really in a tough situation. I think you did the right thing trying to talk to one of the bosses but it might be worth your time to confront some of the ...
- To be totally honest you are going to face the same angst when you finally do go back to work. I seriously think it is time to talk to the attorney about options of cu...
"Pill" Instead of D&C - Anyone Experienced?
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on September 8, 2009
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I was scheduled for a D&C thursday (last tuesday i was diagnosed with a missed miscarraige, baby stopped growing at 8.5 weeks. I would be 12 weeks today). I met with a...
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- I haven't but if it's not surgery I would try it. Look up side effects and do research first. D&C can cause damage to your uterus making it harder to get pregnant la...
- I would have the D&C. It is the sure thing, if anything doesn't come out with the pill option then you still have the D&C.
- I also opted for this option although the pill they gave me was oral and not vaginal. I took the pill at about 2pm and by 6am I was passing all the tissue. I went in...
Need Info......Please Help!
Asked by S.P. from Houston
on June 14, 2008
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I have just found out that my 7 yr. little girl has Chiari Malformation-1. I have been to some of the web sites and they all say surgery. I dont know anything about it...
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- Here is a link that may be of use: http://www.or-live.com/memorialhermann/1327/ it's a webcast of a decompression surgery, for a Chiari malformation. (done here...
- There are excellent, top notch neurologists and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. I know that's far, but the hospital and services, including surge...
- Hello S.- I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this. While I don't have any first hand knowledge of this disorder I did remember that a family w...
Anniversary Trip
Asked by S.G. from New York
on April 14, 2012
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So my hubby and I are celebrating our 10th year anniversary this september. He is just finishing his residency and we are moving in June....at the end of July we are e...
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- I agree with the other mom's. Wait a few months till you are recuperated from having the baby. Don't worry about leaving the baby when you go. It sounds like you are c...
- Postpone it so you can enjoy it. You won't be up to it.
- At six weeks, I'd say it's too early. You're not going to be really up for a trip then anyway. I'm all for taking getaways and have done it when our kids were babie...
Has Anyone Ever Worked or Currently Works for Starbucks?
Asked by M.M. from San Antonio
on June 20, 2011
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I'm seriously considering working at Starbucks part-time.
We're moving to Texas next month and I wanted to get a flexible part-time job while my son is in kinderg...
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- I know two people who worked at two separate locations. One person was pursuing his graduate degree and over time found the job too draining and quit. It was an extr...
- I have never worked there, but I know a guy who is a manager. Actually, I know his wife! She said he loves it there. Good luck with your SPED certification! I work...
- My brother-in-law worked there and loved it. That's all I have about it though.
Looking for a Ear Nose Throat Doctor
Asked by D.C. from Washington DC
on July 11, 2008
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Hi, I am 37 and I have chronic sinus infections (On my fifth since last July). I am very unhappy with my PCP, but I have asked some friends and will be following up. ...
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- Dr Andrew Silva, ###-###-####.
- Dr. bahadori in fairfax off of arlington road is the specialist for like 30 people I know and we love him!!!!he has been written up about a lot for being so great!he b...
- I also have chronic sinusitis. I had surgery on my sinuses about 3 years ago. My ENT is Dr. Richard Gardner. He is part of an ENT group in Manassas. He is really good ...
Should I Pay?
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on November 8, 2010
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ok so hard lesson learned, don't mix family with buisness. after my sil suggested, my fil financed on his cc supplies needed to fix up a trailer in sil's name and on h...
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- sorry to say but you are right as far as don't mix business with family but you are in the wrong in thinking you don't owe anything, you do for the time you lived ther...
- Yes you should pay for the time you were living there. As for paying back FIL for the fixes, for me it would depend on who approached the FIL about paying for the fixe...
- This is one of thos etimes when you suck it up - pay whatever FIL is asking, since it's less than something else would cost, and move on. Life is too short for difficu...
Tonsillectomy Without Insurance!
Asked by S.C. from Phoenix
on February 7, 2012
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My six year old's pediatrician has suggested that he might need to have his tonsils removed and referred me to an ENT. I'm all for the procedure, but the problem is th...
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- I agree with applying to AHCCCS first, even if you don't think you will quailify. If you don't qualify, take your rejection letter to the Indigent Care Clinic at Good...
- First of all -make sure it's outpatient. I know several kids who have had their tonsils out in the past year, and they spent the night in the hospital, which means it'...
- Make sure you tell them you are a "cash pay" patient. The cost is always significantly lower and what you have in not "insurance". They inflate prices for insurance be...
