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how is travatan before?

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Don't understand: your question? Travatan Z® Solution is a prostaglandin analog used for glaucoma. It is used one a day to reduce elevated intraocular pressure.  Possible side effects include eye redness, discomfort or itching as well as color changes to the iris or changes to eye lashes. If this info doesn't answer your question then please clarify and re-ask.

Question 2

i used to be skinny before i turned 15, why?

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Are you implying: That you gained weight after age 15 years old?  Well, your body was still growing at that age ; so calories are applied to that task. You may have been more physically active at that time. Your metabolic rate may have slowed over time - especially if you aren't real active. Weight gain may be slow but is accumulative.

Question 3

what must i consider before becoming a caregiver fulltime?

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Your committment: Being a fulltime caregiver requires a lot of patience and strength. You will be giving up a job which may lead to a financial loss, unless you are getting paid to be the caretaker. You may be changing adult diapers, listening to the same stories and helping with bathing etc., depending on the level of disability. You may be making sure they take their medications and take them on outings when poss.

Question 4

i think i might of had a miscarrige before i knew i was pregnet?

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See below: It could be your cycle.  Menstrual cycles can be irregular.  If pregnancy is a possibility, be sure to rule it out.

Question 5

is it healthier/safer to soak nuts before eating them?

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Preference: Most people soak nuts in order to sprout them. Sprouting causes an increase in the enzymes that the seed puts out for the growth process. The people that are heavily into Raw foods and healing do this. Also, soaking almonds overnight and then peeling the skin next morning makes great Almond Milk.

Question 6

what preparations are required before having a colospy?

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You need: to discuss this with your endoscopist but generally the day before is a bowel prep that includes clear liquids all day and some type of purgative that is at the discretion of your endoscopist. You also usually have to stop any meds that may interfere with your ability to clot in case of polyps or need for biopsy; again that is preference of your endoscopist

Question 7

can menopause start before 50?

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YES: Check with your GYN and monitor female and thyroid hormone levels.

Question 8

how long before boils go away?

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Get treatment: Boils are usually skin infections and should be treated with antibiotics. There are other disorders that may look like boils but may represent auto-immune disease. It would be prudent to see your doctor asap for an evaluation and treatment. Do not just wait for these things to go away. See this site for info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002445/.

Question 9

is it ok to run before bedtime?

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It's OK but it may: Cause insomnia. Watch a movie while your are exercising and get double the fun!

Question 10

can i eat before the endoscopy?

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No: You should not eat for 6 hours prior to an endoscopy.

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