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Okay, about 15 months ago I had my second back surgery and it seems like my health has went down hill from there. Spurring from my back surgery i then had to have surgery on my left knee in april ...

Tina Tran commented on Barbara1973's post Help! What is wrong with me? Doctors have no answers!

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Do I need a referral to this doctor or can I just make an appointment?

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post I have a very similiar health problem as the founder of this website. Can I get the doctor's information.

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If I would have known I never would have taken all those NSAIDS! I have suffered and have had degenerative joint disease and taken every kind of NSAID known...I did not even realize that ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post Having Barretts and dealing with Osteoarthritis

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I am tired. Not interested in ANYTHING. I cannot concentrate. Dr. says blood is fine. He told me to take a walk. That was so upsetting, I will not go back. It is with Kaiser.

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post I think it's Hormone imbalance

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Since 1984 I have had difficulty breathing when exerting; walking, exercising, etc. For years I was misdiagnosed as having some sort of asthma but none of the asthma medications helped. Finally in ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post Shortness of breath when walking and exercising

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I hope that by sharing my story will help others. About 3 yrs ago I started having this skin disorder that no matter what cream or cleanser I used nothing seemed to help. So I went to a ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post sacardosis

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My Pchyatrist diagnosed me a year ago last August with Conversion Disorder(provisional). I remember that my first episode happened in May of 2010 on a Beta Sigma Phi converntion cruise. It was ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post Conversion Disorder

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TTP left me in the hospital for over 260 days fighting for my life. Due to this illness, my kidney's failed and I lost some of my vision. I also had severe atrophy all over my body for not ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post At age 30 I was diagnosed with TTP, a rare blood disorder.

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, and had trouble finding a concise listing of what treatment options were available to me. I seached many websites and each one had something, but not ...

Tina Tran commented on tchrlady's post Treatment options when diagnosed with breast cancer

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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, and had trouble finding a concise listing of what treatment options were available to me. I seached many websites and each one had something, but not ...

Tina Tran commented on tchrlady's post Treatment options when diagnosed with breast cancer

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Okay, about 15 months ago I had my second back surgery and it seems like my health has went down hill from there. Spurring from my back surgery i then had to have surgery on my left knee in april ...

Tina Tran commented on Barbara1973's post Help! What is wrong with me? Doctors have no answers!

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I dont know what all is wrong with me? I am 42 yrs old and at age 35I began to ache all over my body,I have no insurance ofany kind,I went t a dctor and he didnt even touch me just ask what was ...

Tina Tran commented on reena's post Life or Death?

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past five years I've been going to Doctors because i am not feeling right.My stomache keeps making me look pregnant,sweats ,Gas real bad (happens more at night) bathroom is like a battle zone,dont ...

Tina Tran commented on comfortablylive's post sopmethings wrong with me and they cant fiond out what it is

Tina Tran commented on kipperdipper's post Metastic Breast Cancer

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Three years ago, I sustained an injury to my right arm; wrist broken in 2 places and a rotator cuff tear due to a fall. After surgery was the only option( since I was a successful working musician ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post CRPS/RSD

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Okay, about 15 months ago I had my second back surgery and it seems like my health has went down hill from there. Spurring from my back surgery i then had to have surgery on my left knee in april ...

Tina Tran commented on Barbara1973's post Help! What is wrong with me? Doctors have no answers!

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So ladies when do we want to start this and how can we get others to join?

Tina Tran commented on Angelica's post EmpowHER's weight lose challenge group

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Finding the right care shouldn't be a game of chance especially when health is delicate.

Kindred Healthcare -- Finding the Right Care

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He's gotten close, but everytime employers find out about his felony, which is 9 years old, they turn him away. He's gone through employment agencies and everything, but nothing has helped. We ...

Tina Tran commented on mandapanda0713's post My bf is depressed because he hasn't been able to find a job in over a year because of his background. What can I do to help?

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im am almost 18 and he is almost 21. we have been together 3 years in feb. we live together(for a year so far). i am still in highschool and dont have a jod but he does. we used to make love all ...

Tina Tran commented on katey's post my boyfriend stopped sleeping with me. what do i do?

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Imagine a vivacious 22 year old with the world by the horns. A good job, a husband, and a sweet baby boy. Life was good...until. Until a virus struck me down and I landed in a hospital with ...

Tina Tran commented on Jamie McKinney Jordan's post Robbed By Fibro

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Many people are curious about doulas, but aren't exactly sure how they can help in the birthing process. Share your insight to help mothers and mothers-to-be learn understand doulas and what ...

Advantages to using a doula

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Hello everyone, wanted to share with you a new doulas resource page we have on the site ... www.empowher.com/doulas ... Take a look, take our poll and share your thoughts.

More resources on doulas

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Hi Group! It's been too long. I have a little update... a MARATHON kind of update...ok ok so it was quite a big deal and one that I'm quite proud of. Not only did I complete a marathon, but a ...

Tina Tran commented on Shana's post I did it...I completed my first marathon!

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Just curious

Tina Tran commented on Pkwellness' post Has anyone had success with acupuncture for fibromyalgia?

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It's Monday...what did you eat this past weekend? Isn't it so hard to "eat right" over the weekend? What do you do to try and keep within your healthful eating boundaries? Or do you take the ...

Tina Tran commented on Christine Jeffries' post What did you eat?

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Members of the two-time WNBA Champion Phoenix Mercury, as well as members of its strength, conditioning and training staff, are opening up the discussion around fitness and is ready to answer your ...

Tina Tran commented on Phoenix Mercury's post Have a question for the Phoenix Mercury?

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she now has huge blisters on legs and other areas = any suggestions "Tea Tree Oil

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post My friend just had double mastec with reconstuc (Diep)

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My name is Trish Robichaud and I'd love to connect with you. I'm almost 47 yrs old, I've recently been diagnosed with diabetes and am seriously considering weight loss surgery. I also live with ...

Tina Tran commented on Trish Robichaud's post Recently Diagnosed with Diabetes, Considering Weight Loss Surgery

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I am 39 yrs old. Took a Home pregnancy test on 2/20 which was positive, contacted my FP and she confirmed and took blood for HCG levels. The levels were reported at 19275. On 2/22 had another HCG ...

Tina Tran commented on Karmal's post 1st Trimester Pregnancy Question relating to HCG Levels and Missed Miscarriage Dx

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Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels is being sued for reported false advertising, according to The Associated Press. The suit was filed by Christie Christensen of California, claiming she was duped ...

Tina Tran commented on hernews' post Jillian Michaels, 'Biggest Loser' Star Sued Over Diet Supplement

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Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels is being sued for reported false advertising, according to The Associated Press. The suit was filed by Christie Christensen of California, claiming she was duped ...

Tina Tran commented on hernews' post Jillian Michaels, 'Biggest Loser' Star Sued Over Diet Supplement

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Has anyone tried the new Jillian Michaels QuickStart Rapid weight loss program, Maximum strenght fat burner pills, or the Thincare international Jillian Michaels maximum strenght calorie control ...

Tina Tran commented on unhappyinbrookland's post Jillian Michaels diet pills do they really work?

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The sensation is not there all the time. It is not related to strain, exposure or fatigue. But sometimes it is very acute causing great discomfort bordering on being unbearable. Please advice.

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post I have this acute prickling & a burning sensation on the top of my left foot, from the ankle joint to the toes. Could it be because of varicose veins?

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A couple of days ago, a woman wrote to me in the "ASK Michelle" section and told me her heartfelt, honest, and I think heart-wrenching story about her ill husband, who has multiple sclerosis, and ...

Tina Tran commented on Michelle King Robson's post Living with and possibly leaving a sick spouse--a heartfelt story from a reader looking for advice

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I am 52, post-menopausal and also scheduled for Cryoablation on July 8 (tomorrow). I was unaware of these recovery issues until reading these posts. My doctor thinks performing this procedure, ...

Tina Tran commented on mother of the bride's post How is Her Option Cryoablation recovery for post-menopausal women? For cancer prevention?

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Came across an interesting article from the National Women's Health Network about a drug called Lupron that's being used to treat endometriosis, fibroids and as a part of some fertility ...

Tina Tran commented on Tina Tran's post Interesting Article About Lupron -- A Drug Used for Endometriosis

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I read that there is increased bone loss in men who carry cell phones in their pockets or wear them on their hip. My husband died of adrenal cancer. Could this be related to his carrying his cell ...

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post Can carrying a cell phone in one's pocket cause adrenal cancer?

Tina Tran commented on Anonymous' post Why do my hands and fingers have a tinglely sharp pain and turn purple

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Well, recently I started working out 5 to 6 times a week. Considering the fact that I like to save money and conserve the environment as much as possible, I wondered.....Is it okay to wear my work ...

Tina Tran commented on StephStyle's post Is it okay to wear work out clothes twice before washing?

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Well, recently I started working out 5 to 6 times a week. Considering the fact that I like to save money and conserve the environment as much as possible, I wondered.....Is it okay to wear my work ...

Tina Tran commented on StephStyle's post Is it okay to wear work out clothes twice before washing?

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A couple of days ago, a woman wrote to me in the "ASK Michelle" section and told me her heartfelt, honest, and I think heart-wrenching story about her ill husband, who has multiple sclerosis, and ...

Tina Tran commented on Michelle King Robson's post Living with and possibly leaving a sick spouse--a heartfelt story from a reader looking for advice

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After suffering Migraine for 45 years and having tried every single thing offered, I finally discovered something that has calmed some of the pain. It is a simple algorithm and can be learned and ...

Tina Tran commented on MigraineappiniTunesstore's post Calming Migraine Pain

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A couple of days ago, a woman wrote to me in the "ASK Michelle" section and told me her heartfelt, honest, and I think heart-wrenching story about her ill husband, who has multiple sclerosis, and ...

Tina Tran commented on Michelle King Robson's post Living with and possibly leaving a sick spouse--a heartfelt story from a reader looking for advice

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The New York Times has an interesting feature on its site where they debunk health myths. I thought this was timely considering all of the interest around the h1n1 flu and the regular ol' seasonal ...

Hot or Cold Water? Does It Matter When It Comes to Washing Your Hands?