If you're a kid, bring your mom or dad with you to the doctors for sure, or you'll never figure out what you're supposed to do.
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There will be emotional cartwheels, accept them and know it's just a part of deal.
Even though I'm young, I joined a group, and it helps, and after chemo starts I'll get free expensive makeup.
I'm a girl. Losing my hair is gonna suck! I cut it short to get used to it being gone, so it wouldn't be a total shock.
Consider radiation therapy very carefully, especially if you are young, because it can ruin your ability to have kids. There are programs that don't force you to have radiation.
After finding out that I had tongue cancer at the base of my tongue, research helped me to make the decision to have radiation therapy rather than a surgery. The cancer in the tongue is more susceptible to radiation therapy. http://www.tonguecancersymptoms.org/Tongue-Cancer-Treatment.html
Get a second opinion, or a third, or however many you need to find out what’s really going on. Heart problems aren't always easily diagnosed, especially in women, who usually don't exhibit symptoms as obvious as men's.
The cardio virus I got is not hereditary, and it was not related to my diet or fitness. I was eating healthily and in great shape! More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, so educate yourself about heart health and know what to watch for.
After a heart surgery, make sure to give yourself plenty of time before you start driving again. After my first implant and starting medications, I needed to wait a month and a half after I left the hospital to start driving again because weakness, fatigue and medications had slowed my reaction times.
A health crisis doesn’t just happen to you, it also happens to your family and your close friends. You and your community are all in this together, so remember you are not alone and be willing to draw on their support!
Everyone is different and will recover at their own pace. As you go back to a more active lifestyle, remember to listen carefully to your body and rest when you need to.
Having a new heart is a tremendous adjustment, both physically and emotionally. Using my online community to talk with other people who had undergone a heart transplant surgery really helped me. They reminded me to let go of my guilt and celebrate this gift by embracing every moment of my second chance at life.
A health crisis doesn’t just happen to you, it also happens to your family and your close friends. You and your community are all in this together, so remember you are not alone and be willing to draw on their support!
Writing letters back and forth with the donor family of the woman whose heart I received has been a HUGE help in the healing process, for me and for them.
I was recently diagnosed with Lupus and I have found that sharing this information with my friends and family has been a huge stress reducer. Normally, I would have kept this news to myself but my new found support system has really been great for my mental health.
Choosing to be healthy is not a hobby, it is a lifestyle. Live it, love it. (Editorial comment - Find one of the many ways available to manage your weight. Livestrong.com provides several free resources on their website)
A caregiver who also happens to be the only son of the patient, I cannot emphasize how important it is for you to be there for the patient throughout the entire process. From home to hospital, hospital to rehab. Your daily presence will speed up the healing process. It is one of the most rewarding experiences you will ever have.
Once you are in the emergency room with your patient you need to find out if they suffered from a Ischaemic stroke (blood clot related) or Haemorrhagic stroke (bursting of blood vessel in the brain). Read about the differences here: http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/AboutStroke/TypesofStroke/Ty…
The first day, the patient will be disoriented, confused and most likely asleep most of the time. But after 48 hours the patient will be more aware of his or her surroundings. Try communicating with the patient even though they may not be able to respond. Hearing a familiar voice helps refocus the patient's orientation.
Depending on the severity of the stroke, your patient may be transferred to a rehab center. It is not unusual for the patient to be angry and disoriented at his or situation, especially during that first week. But being there will help quicken along the healing process.