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can i take ford senna extra strength laxatives when im pregnant?

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Senna: Senna is an acceptable treatment option for constipation in pregnancy

Question 2

is it safe to take ford senna extra strength laxatives while pregnant?

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Considered safe: Senna is considered safe in pregnancy for short-term use; it is not absorbed into the bloodstream, but rather is activated by bacteria in the colon, producing substances that cause the nerves of the colon to fire and the smooth muscle to contract.It is my opinion that psyllium powder mixed in water is a better and more comfortable choice, by softening/bulking the stool without irritating the colon

Question 3

post traumatic stress disorder i have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, 2 times in my life by henry ford hospital.  if i go to a doctor, or therapist i'm sure there will be a third diagnoses.

what can i do to help me move through this.

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Although : Although post traumatic stress disorder may resolve completely, it can also become more symptomatic with new traumas.   The three main categories of symptoms are avoidance, reliving and hyperarousal.  Avoidance is a hallmark symptom. You might want to avoid people, places, sounds, smells, events that trigger feelings or memories associated with the traumatic events.  Reliving can take the form of nightmares or during the daytime you may have memories of old traumas, or feel like you are back there again. The most significant form of reliving is called flashbacks.  These are vivid and the person actually believes they are back in their traumatic situation. It can be accompanied by hallucinations.  Hyperarousal means that you may be more reactive. You may have insomnia, be irritable, your heart rate might sore as if you were about to respond to danger when it isn't present. 
   The good news is that ptsd is treatable.  You might wish to see a therapist who is experienced in cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) or cognitive processing  therapy (cpt).  Sometimes medications are indicated.  Medical acupuncture is also used to treat ptsd.

Question 4

request for help?

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Need eval: You really need to be seen by someone for a complete hx and physical exam to identify optimal treatment, Starting with your PCP would be good.
bet wishes

Question 5

what is alara for?

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ALA-PDT: I think you mean ala-pdt which is a treatment for acne (vulgaris). It involves the use of a product called amino levulonic acid (ala) which is absorbed by actively dividing cells like chemotherapy. The medication makes these cells very sensitive to specific light frequencies. When the treated skin is exposed t the light (pdt) the effected cells die.

Question 6

that's all for now.

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Get treated: I agree that you most likely have a lower urinary tract bacterial infection, possibly in the bladder, prostate gland or urethra. After submitting a clean catch urine culture and colony count, which may take 48 hours for results, I recommend getting started on  antibiotics (which can be changed if needed)without waiting for results of the culture. Go to the emergency room for prompt attention.

Question 7

health tips for me.

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Generic tips: Spend time being kind to yourself, and get regular aerobic exercise, follow a mediterranean diet, alcohol in moderation, avoid primary or secondary smoking, avoid recreational drugs.  Meditation and yoga seem of value long-term.  Mental health seems soundest when folks focus on needs of others and are out in the community.  Socialization is critical, reading is great, tv not so.

Question 8

foods for best sex?

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Interesting ?: Foods for best sexual performance? Healthy foods. Foods for sexual enjoyment? The ones you like. Foods for fertility? Healthy foods. What are you asking?

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for testing purpose

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Question 10

what is inulina for?

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Inulin: Inulin is used to help determine glomerular filtration rate (kidney function).

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