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Marcia Purse, Health Guide

I'm single, living alone, and currently coping well with my BP.

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Body, Mind and Mood

A month ago I was in my psychiatrist's office talking about my depression. It was bad, and we decided to add Wellbutrin to my medication cocktail. There was a glitch with the prescription, though, and I didn't even get a chance to pick it up. The next day I was transported by ambulance to a hospital emergency room, passing blood from... Read more Chevron

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide

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Patient’s Access to Treatments Act: Helping You Get the Meds You Need

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, medication can be an essential part of controlling the disease and managing symptoms. This is the moment where those who are insured breathe a deep, relieved breath. At least they won't have to worry about medication cost. Or will they? There are now more treatments available for RA than ever before.... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide

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Vaginal Discharge: Is it Normal?

It is a question that is often asked: Is my vaginal discharge normal or should I be worried that something is wrong? The answer is: It depends. Every woman experiences some vaginal discharge and usually, it signals a healthy vagina but there are times when you should talk with your doctor. What is Normal Discharge? The pH in your... Read more Chevron

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My Bariatric Life, Health Guide

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My Bariatric Life on Health Central has the largest collection of original content that teaches, through her real life experience, how to be successful after weight loss surgery. She also offers great information for those considering weight loss surgery.

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Weight Loss in the Six Months after Gastric Bypass Surgery - My Bariatric Life

The first six months after gastric bypass surgery is something of a grace period. The weight comes off easily and rapidly. Weight loss in the first six months is accelerated, and the appetite is minimal. There is very little hunger during those first months.If you have had gastric bypass surgery, you can expect to lose thirty to forty percent of... Read more Chevron

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John McManamy, Health Guide

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Meds, Music, Food: Which One Is Problematic?

I’ve been writing about bipolar here at HealthCentral for more than six years. See if you can guess the topic I write the least about: a) Meds b) Music c) Food. If you guessed a) Meds, you are right. Wait a second, I hear you saying, what is wrong with this picture? Aren’t meds supposed to be the foundation of... Read more Chevron

posted 05/27/2012, comments (2)|

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