Pregnancy :: Natural Labour Or Epidural Shot - Pros And Cons?
I'm a first time mommy and will be delivering my first baby August 21. I'm scared..I hear it's one of the worst pains a woman goes through, yet worth it :) but my question is "would it make a difference if I get the epidural shot? I heard it just numbs the lower part of your body but not that much. Than I hear others that it does." I also hear from my mom and mother in law that I shouldn't and I should do it natural. I don't know what to do. I kind of don't wanna do the shot just because I also heard it causes back pain later on in life and plus every time I've gotten shots to numb me (example dentice) it never numbs me or works. It is probably way different than the shot they give you for labor but I just need some help and suggestions. I wanna hear from other moms that have gone through this I'm kind of scared too...
View 9 RepliesMenopause :: HRT - Pros And Cons
I am going through the menopause i have not had a full night sleep in months getting very snappy with the lack of sleep I have anxiety due to my mother having a stroke last year I am also her full time carer now also doing long hours I also gave up smoking a year old I feel like I have let myself go I don't bother dressing up anymore i am not sleeping due to waking up with hot flushes about 7 times a night I am not getting sweats just getting woke up feeling very hot I just don't feel like me a lot has happened in a year when I look back I never felt like this I was happy and now I'm not a happy person at all I have even to my doctors and spoke about HRT but due to the fact I don't take tablets for anything even a headache I am scared the doctor said he could give me a low dose HRT but I want to know if a low dose will help me ? And will it still have the same side effects ? Is Anyone on a low dose and how do you feel since taking them ?
View 35 RepliesNewborn :: Circumcision - Pros And Cons
im expecting a baby boy in just a month! its the first boy in the family, so no one has had to make that decision before. thoughts on it?? pros and cons??
View 5 RepliesKnee Replacement - Pros And Cons
I am suffering from knee pain due to osteoarthritis. I know that I will have lots of different answers to this question but how many months was it before you were fairly pain free and felt glad that you had the operation
Also how does the pain compare to the arthritic pain before the op and how long before you could walk a mile comfortably without crutches.
My knee seems to have taken over my life at the moment and I feel that I have to go through with this op as soon as possible.
MUA After Knee Replacement - Pros And Cons
i had a total knee replacement 6 months ago.. I still have swelling around and behind the knee and also fluid on the knee.
my consultant has recommended a MUA and I want to know the pros and cons of this operation, the recovery time and could I be worse off than I am now.
Bronchiectasis :: Azithromycin - Pros And Cons?
Is anyone else either using AZ or have used AZ in the past. What experiences have you had, etc.
I have been on AZ for two months and am having many fewer infections, in fact none.. But of course I would rather not be reaping havoc on my GI tract and breeding SuperBugs.
Russ
Arthritis :: Cortisone Injections - Pros And Cons
I am thinking about having cortisone injections in my feet for arthritis pain and I've heard 1 good and 1 bad report about the success of it. Can anyone who's had it let me know how it went.
View 9 RepliesSciatica :: Lumbar Discectomy? Pros And Cons
I'm a 29 year old father of two and a plumber by trade. I have suffered with two herniated discs for two and a half years and am now suffering quite badly and trying to stay in work. I have gone through physiotherapy and have had a nerve root injection with no avail. I have received my letter to go for a pre op health check etc for a lumbar discectomy. After reading other stories on here etc I'd like to try and shed some light on is this worth having or not?
View 3 RepliesPros And Cons Long Term - Gallbladder Removed?
basically after being in alot of pain and after having a ultra sound scan i was diagnosed with Gallstones.
My doctors has given me the choice whether i want my gallbladder removed or not.
What are the pros & cons long term of having the gall bladder removed?
Tubal Ligation - Pros And Cons - Procedure And Pain?
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Complications?
(I'm only 23 but I'm very interested in this method opposed to other options)
Restless Legs Syndrome :: Gabapentin For Years? Pros And Cons
I'm just starting Gabby and if it works for my RLS. Potentially I could be on it for years. Have anyone here been on Gabapentin for years? If so how is it for you? Pros and cons
View 7 RepliesHallux Rigidus - Minimally Invasive Cheilectomy (keyhole Method) Pros And Cons?
I have moderate hallux rigidus and am interested in investigating having cheilectomy surgery done by the minimally invasive, keyhole method. I don't normally have pain whilst walking but the lump rubs up against shoes, aches and limits the sort of footgear I can wear. I should love to be able to wear heels again but do not want to end up in a worse situation post op.
2 questions:
Does anyone have experience they can share of the pros and cons of this newish method of operating ?
Are there centres in Somerset / South West who offer this treatment?
Hip Replacement :: Experiences / Feedback / Reviews - Anyone?
I am on the waiting list for a new hip and I am a bit worried that I won't be able to do normal young person activities with my new hip. I am 37 years old and have been doing Zumba for years now and I really want to go back to it at some point. I also live in a flat so have stairs to deal with everyday.Will this be a problem?
I would really like to talk to some people of a similar age who have had the op and hear about their experiences of having a hip replacement.
Uterine Fibroids :: Myomectomy - Any Reviews / Feedback?
I have (5-6) small multi cervical fibroids and one approx 7cm pedunculated, in consultation with a very supportive medical practitioner I have decided to have, well it is my only option now because of the size of one the pedunculated one, a myomectomy. I feel ok about the decision as my periods are getting increasingly heavier and I know have constant lower back pain, which may be related to the fibroids. I need to have 4 injections every 4 weeks to try and shrink the fibroids to a more manageable size, however, this will bring on menopausal type symptoms. I have been given a prescription for Livial, which I am loathe to take. Has anyone had this procedure recently or within the past few years? I am concerned and a bit worried, to say the least, about having the procedure as most of the testimonials I have read appear to be generally dissatisfied, as the side effects were severe.
View 6 RepliesHepatitis C :: Unsuccessful Treatment? Feedback Reviews?
I am currently on Harvoni for my Hep C and I wanted to ask has anyone had the virus return or a unsuccessful treatment?
View 2 RepliesHepatitis C :: Harvoni Results Feedback - Reviews?
I havn't been on here for awhile and I wanted to know how the folks who have finished Harvoni are doing.I have 1 more week of my 6 month treatment of Harvoni and being a former relapser with sovaldi-olysio I wanted to hear from the hard to heal non responders who are 1A like myself.Are you folks staying negative?I feel like I am going to be losing my best friend next week cause another relapse is always in the back of my mind.
View 13 RepliesMechanical Aortic Valve Job - Reviews / Feedback?
I'm scheduled to get one of these , a mechanical one in about five weeks time , and seeing I know little about this surgery and the after effects, I'm trying to find out as much as I can through the internet.
View 2 RepliesLaminectomy And Synovial Cyst - Reviews Or Feedback?
In January 2013 I started having left leg pains and started taking ibuprofens or store brand pain killers. Over the last 3 months the pain has become chronic, numbness in my big toe and foot, tingling, and pain in my buttock. This is only happening in my left leg. To make a LONG story short. The MRI showed a cyst pressing against my spine causing the pain. Initially my chiropractor thought is was a disc issue causing my sciatic nerve issues. My neurologist suggested a laminectomy Surgery however his concern was if I need fusion. I had an x-ray done that indicated there is some slipping. The neurologist gave me his best guestimation of how long that area of my back would last without the fusion. If he could have given me a high % that the fusion is necessary I would be at peace with it. Decisions, decisions. I was told the recovery is about 4 -6 weeks and longer with the fusion Do you have any knowledge on either procedure?
View 14 RepliesHiatus Hernia Surgery Feedback / Reviews ?
I'm due to go in for surgery on Wednesday and a bit terrified as I always feel like I am choking when I eat food and the only way I can cope is by getting sick....not being able to do this after surgery has me freaked out bit time. Just hoping that the positives of having this done will take away the feeling of having food lodged in my throat and I can have a normal life. I've had this condition since I was 16 and I'm 39 now. Hopefully I will get better after this. Anyone going through this too or have gone through this and come out the other side? Could use some positive vibes right now.
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