Question 1

how to prep a buion for a long hike ouch?

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Bunion: Conservative management for a bunion may include wearing specialized shoes with wide, low heels or an increased medial pocket. Orthoses may help. For your hike, i would carefully select your shoes or wear a medial bunion pad to reduce irritation. Applying ice when you are resting can help with inflammation. If you still have pain, Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen may help.

Question 2

how to prep for a colonoscopy?

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Lots of options: There are a lot of different regimens for doing a colonoscopy prep. It depends on your gastroenterologist what they prefer. Ultimate what they want is a clean prep, so you should not have any stool in your colon when they look. You will have a sense of whether your prep is complete when you look in the toilet bowl and you shouldn't see any solid material left.

Question 3

prepping for colonoscopy -- what can i expect?

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Lots of diarrhea: There will be some cramping and lots of diarrhea. I like to see the bowel prep looking like "mountain dew" and not "yoo hoo".

Question 4

i am scared of the colon prep ?

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Colon Prep: I assume you are talking about the colon prep before you undergo a colonoscopy. No need to be afraid of the prep. The prep cleans out your bowels, especially your colon. Therefore when they perform the colonoscopy, your colon is empty and they can see the walls of your colon easily. In this way they can visualize any polyps or possible cancerous lesions.

Question 5

why are gi docs not using movi-prep anymore for colonoscopies?

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Not true: My endoscopy center uses movi prep exclusively for out open access colonoscopy patients. It usually ends up being a personal preference of the endoscopist/endo center.

Question 6

what is the quickest and easiest way to clean food prep surfaces?

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Soap and water: Most dangerous organisms will be cleared off by soap, water and a little scrubbing.  The let the surface dry and you should be fine.  If you are obsessive, you can apply a thin coating of rubbing alcohol like 70% isopropyl and let this dry.  Then you are good to go.

Question 7

can prep h use for sex?

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Preparation H is: Not designed as a lubricant for sexual intercourse.

Question 8

how can i get trevada for prep?

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See your doctor: Any doctor or clinic can prescribe Truvada or other anti-HIV drugs for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) against HIV. However, it is best to see an HIV or STI expert to adddress your risks, need for PrEP, prevention of other STDs, and other aspects.

Question 9

how do i go about getting out on prep.

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PrEP: Find a doctor who understands HIV treatment and prevention. Or call your local health department for advice.

Question 10

what is the best prep material for a colonoscopy?

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Each doctor: Has their own preference based the effectiveness , most commonly used one is  GoLytely (polyethylene glycol)  ,  one of the most effective one speak to your doctor , remember good prep is needed  for good examination and needless repeat that you have to take responsibility to prepare well before your examination.

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