Question 1

husband:moderate to severe health anxiety/worries ofals/no weakness/only contraction fasciculations/all drs say no als. 29yo. cause of fasciculations?

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Other reasons for Fs: Anxiety can lead to a lot of diseases or disease like states. So you have to get this thought of ALS out of your mind because ALS does not develop under 50 years of Age....so you do not have any reasons  to worry about ALS. Fasciculations are a sign of muscles under stress of some kind or another. Some medications can cause muscle problems like this. I would advise you to exercise your muscles dai

Question 2

what are contractions?

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Labor process: Contractions arise from the smooth muscle of the uterus rhythmically to expell a fetus when mature. It is also know as labor.

Question 3

do braxtenn hicks contractions hurt?

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USUALLY PAINLESS: Braxton hicks contractions are not painful.

Question 4

what is mild contractions during pregnancy?

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Braxton hicks: many times a patient experiences mild to moderate contractions during pregnancy.  These contractions are ineffective at causing any dilation and are usually termed Braxton Hicks contractions   some refer to these as the uterus practicing for labor.  if they become regular or concerning call or visit your OB

Question 5

is painful contraction sign of early labor?

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Labor: Contractions can mean you are going into labor. Someties women get what is called braxton hicks contractions, sometimes called 'practice contractions' that intensify more during the latter part of your pregnancy. Signs of labor are uterine contractions, pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding, rupture of membrane, back pain etc.

Question 6

how likely is the contraction of aids from cpr?

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Minimal: However, chest compression alone appears to be even more effective than mouth-to-mouth alternating with chest compressions.  Thus if you are concerned about hiv, skip the kissing part.

Question 7

is it possible to have back contractions in early labor?

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Yes: Contractions can be perceived differently in different women. Some women have 'back labor', where they feel contractions mostly in their lower back, while others  note contractions in lower abdomen as well as over the entire belly. If you feel you are in labor, it is recommened to be seen by your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 8

what causes contractions just below rib cage on left side?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 9

do all contraction waves in the heart follow nerve signal waves?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Mechanical events follow electrical waves. Maybe that's what you mean?

Question 10

what will doctors do if i am having contractions but not dilating?

Accepted Answer

Monitor: They will monitor you and the baby and then decide if you will need an induction procedure done.

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Husband:moderate to severe health anxiety/worries ofals/no weakness/only contraction fasciculations/all drs say no als. 29yo. cause of fasciculations?

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What are contractions?

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Do braxtenn hicks contractions hurt?

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What is mild contractions during pregnancy?

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Is painful contraction sign of early labor?

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How likely is the contraction of aids from cpr?

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Is it possible to have back contractions in early labor?

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What causes contractions just below rib cage on left side?

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Do all contraction waves in the heart follow nerve signal waves?

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What will doctors do if i am having contractions but not dilating?

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