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Question: What are the benefits of genetic testing for breast cancer?
Answer: For some women, the benefits of genetic testing include the ability to make informed medical and lifestyle decisions while reducing the anxiety of not knowing their genetic background. Another benefit is the ability to make a proactive decision regarding prevention with both medications and prophylactic surgery. In addition, many women are able to participate in medical research that may in the long run decrease their risk of death from breast cancer.
Question: Should I be tested for genetic mutations of breast cancer?
Answer: You may want to discuss genetic testing with your doctor if any of the following scenarios apply to you: You have two or more blood relatives -- mother, sister, aunt, cousin, or daughter -- with premenopausal breast cancer or ovarian cancer diagnosed at any age. You have been diagnosed with breast cancer, especially if it was diagnosed before you reached menopause, and also have a blood relative with breast or ovarian cancer, or if you have cancer in both breasts. You have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and you have blood relatives who have had ovarian or breast cancer. You are related to someone (male or female) who has a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation. You are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and you have blood relatives who have had breast or ovarian cancer, or you have had breast or ovarian cancer.
Question: When can I return to regular activities if I have heart failure?
Answer: You can resume your regular activities as soon as you feel better, but follow your doctor's guidelines. Increase your activities slowly, and always listen to your body so you know when it's time to take a rest break.
Question: When can I go back to work if I have heart failure?
Answer: If you have been in the hospital for your heart failure, your doctor will tell you how soon you can return to work after you go home. Your return to work will be based on your overall health, symptoms, and your rate of recovery.
Question: What are some energy conserving tips for those with heart failure?
Answer: Simplify your tasks and set realistic goals. Don't think you have to do things the same way you've always done them. Plan your activities ahead of time. Do not schedule too many activities to do in one day. Do the things that take more energy when you are feeling your best. If needed, rest before and after activities. If you become tired during an activity, stop and rest. You may need to finish it on another day or when you feel less tired. Also, do not plan activities right after a meal. Get a good night's sleep. Be careful not to nap too much during the day or you might not be able to sleep at night. Ask for help. Divide the tasks among family and friends. If needed, use devices and tools that assist you, such as a walker, shower chair, hand-held shower head, bedside toilet, or long-handled tools for dressing (such as a shoe horn). Wear clothes that have zippers and buttons in the front so you don't have to reach behind you. Do all of your grooming (shaving, drying your hair, etc.) while sitting. If your doctor says it's OK, you may climb steps. You may need to rest part of the way if you become tired. Try to arrange your activities so you do not have to climb up and down stairs many times during the day. Avoid extreme physical activity. Do not push, pull, or lift heavy objects (more than 10 pounds). For more energy-saving tips, tell your doctor you would like to speak to an occupational therapist or cardiac rehabilitation specialist. Sometimes, cardiac rehabilitation can help increase your energy levels and help you get your strength back.
Question: When can you return to work if you have heart failure?
Answer: Your return to work will be based on your overall health, symptoms, and your rate of recovery. You should try to work as long as you are able. If you have a job that requires a lot of physical work, you may need to change some of your job-related activities. This may involve job re-training or taking disability. Talk to your doctor about the type of job you have. Your doctor can help you decide if your job will affect your heart condition and if you need to make changes.
Question: What are some traveling tips for those with heart failure?
Answer: By following these traveling tips, your vacation will be more enjoyable: Always take all of your medications with you and make sure you have enough medications to last throughout your trip. If you are traveling by plane, carry your medications with you. Never check them with your luggage. You may need a letter from your doctor that verifies all of your medications, especially if you are traveling internationally. Pack this letter with your drugs. Always wear your Emergency Medical Identification. Make sure you have your doctor's phone number. Be careful to avoid infection when traveling. In areas where the water might be unsafe, drink bottled water or other beverages (order beverages without ice). Swim only in chlorinated pools. Select food with care to avoid illness.
Question: What can help make your transition back to work easier if you have heart failure?
Answer: The following tips should make your transition back to work easier. Plan periods of rest. Be sure to get plenty of rest. You may need to plan at least one rest period every day. When you rest, keep your feet up to keep the swelling in your legs down. Conserve your energy. Using less energy with daily tasks can help you have more energy to do more activities during the day. You may need to cut down on some of your activities or use energy-saving devices or techniques. If daily self care or home care activities are too tiring, tell your doctor.
Question: How do you handle sexual issues caused by heart failure?
Answer: Here are some tips to help you and your loved one deal with the physical and emotional challenges of sexual relationships: Talk openly with your partner. Find different ways to show affection. Have sex when you are rested and physically comfortable. Have realistic performance expectations. Talk to your doctor about your concerns.
Question: What are some tips for addressing emotions for those with heart failure?
Answer: Get out and walk every day. Keep up with activities or hobbies you enjoy. Share your feelings with your spouse, therapist, friend, or clergy person. Get a good night's sleep. Follow your treatment plan. Set and follow a realistic daily schedule. Here are some tips to help you and your loved one deal with the physical and emotional challenges of sexual relationships: Talk openly with your partner.
Question: What are some tips for confronting sexual issues for those with heart failure?
Answer: By making lifestyle changes, you can take an active role in treating your heart failure while maintaining a productive life. Do the things that take more energy when you are feeling your best. Here are some tips to help you deal with emotional blues: Get dressed every day. Have realistic performance expectations. You may need to modify your sexual practices to decrease the energy required. Be caring, loving, and honest with each other. Your medications may affect arousal and sexual performance. Talk to your doctor about your concerns.
Question: How are warts and bacterial infections complications of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Warts and bacterial infections.
Question: What is athlete's foot (tinea pedis) as a complication of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Similar to jock itch, athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the feet. The fungus thrives in moist conditions. Athlete's foot often starts in between the toes, where excessive sweating may be severe.
Question: What are social and emotional complications of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: They avoid social and professional opportunities because of embarrassment. Many also report difficulties in their romantic lives because of excessive sweating.
Question: What is maceration as a complication of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: This is a fancy word for the mushy, wet appearance skin gets when it's continually moist. This general skin breakdown can lead to other skin conditions, which are usually mild.
Question: What is jock itch (tinea cruris) as a complication of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: This fungal infection takes hold in the folds of the groin. Heavy sweating creates a continuous moist environment that can make jock itch more likely.
Question: How is body odor (bromhidrosis) a complication of hyperhidrosis?
Answer: Body odor (bromhidrosis). It's the substances skin bacteria create when they come in contact with sweat. The sweat in the underarm and genital areas is most prone to create body odor. Keeping these areas clean and dry can help, but it can also be difficult for people with hyperhidrosis.
Question: How much Ampyra should I take?
Answer: Take only the dose your doctor prescribes. If you miss a dose, don't double up on the next one. If you take a higher dose or take them less than 12 hours apart, you can increase your risk of a seizure. If that happens, stop taking the drug and call your doctor right away.
Question: What are the most common side effects of Ampyra?
Answer: The most common ones include: Urinary tract infections Trouble sleeping Dizziness Headache Nausea Weakness Back pain Balance problems Irritation of the nose and throat, or a sore throat Burning, tingling, or itching on the skin Indigestion Constipation or diarrhea Some people also had relapses of their MS when they took the drug.
Question: How does Ampyra improve the body's electrical signals to treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Ampyra helps electrical signals move better along the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. When you have MS, your nerves lose the protective coating, called myelin, that helps messages zip up and down your body. That means your muscles don't get clear signals that tell them when and how to move. Ampyra restores the flow of those signals and helps your nerves send their messages more effectively.
Question: Do people have relapses of multiple sclerosis after taking Ampyra?
Answer: The most common ones include: Urinary tract infections Trouble sleeping Dizziness Headache Nausea Weakness Back pain Balance problems Irritation of the nose and throat, or a sore throat Burning, tingling, or itching on the skin Indigestion Constipation or diarrhea Some people also had relapses of their MS when they took the drug. Let your doctor know if you have any side effects.
Question: What are the side effects of Ampyra for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Answer: The most common ones include: Urinary tract infections Trouble sleeping Dizziness Headache Nausea Weakness Back pain Balance problems Irritation of the nose and throat, or a sore throat Burning, tingling, or itching on the skin Indigestion Constipation or diarrhea Some people also had relapses of their MS when they took the drug. Let your doctor know if you have any side effects.
Question: How does Ampyra work to treat multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Answer: Ampyra helps electrical signals move better along the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. When you have MS, your nerves lose the protective coating, called myelin, that helps messages zip up and down your body. That means your muscles don't get clear signals that tell them when and how to move. Ampyra restores the flow of those signals and helps your nerves send their messages more effectively.
Question: How does dalfampridine (Ampyra) treat multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Answer: About three-fourths of people with MS have trouble walking. It can be one of the most challenging parts of the condition. Dalfampridine ( Ampyra) is a medication that helps you get around more easily. Unlike other MS treatments, it won't keep symptoms from getting worse or change the course of the disease -- it's just intended to improve how you walk.
Question: How do I take Ampyra for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
Answer: You'll need a prescription from your doctor. You take one 10-milligram tablet twice a day, 12 hours apart. You should never take more than one pill at once or more than two in 24 hours. You can take Ampyra with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole. Don't break, crush, chew, or dissolve them before you take them. That could release the medication too fast in your body, possibly causing a seizure. Take only the dose your doctor prescribes. If you miss a dose, don't double up on the next one. If you take a higher dose or take them less than 12 hours apart, you can increase your risk of a seizure. If that happens, stop taking the drug and call your doctor right away.
Question: How does dalfampridine (Ampyra) treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Unlike other MS treatments, it won't keep symptoms from getting worse or change the course of the disease -- it's just intended to improve how you walk. Ampyra restores the flow of those signals and helps your nerves send their messages more effectively.
Question: Do you need to take Ampyra with food?
Answer: Swallow the tablets whole. Don't break, crush, chew, or dissolve them before you take them. That could release the medication too fast in your body, possibly causing a seizure. If you take a higher dose or take them less than 12 hours apart, you can increase your risk of a seizure.
Question: When should I not take Ampyra to treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Unlike other MS treatments, it won't keep symptoms from getting worse or change the course of the disease -- it's just intended to improve how you walk. You should not take the drug if you: Are taking compounded 4-aminopyridine (fampridine, 4- AP) Have had seizures before Have moderate to severe kidney problems Tell your doctor if you: Have other medical problems, like urinary tract infections Are pregnant or want to have a baby Are breastfeeding or plan to start You should also let your doctor know if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter meds, including any vitamins and supplements.
Question: How much omega-3 fish oil is safe?
Answer: The AHA says taking up to 3 grams of fish oil daily in supplement form is considered safe. Don't take more than that unless you discuss it with your doctor first.
Question: What should you know about omega-3 fish oil?
Answer: Salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, lake trout, and tuna are especially high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Question: What should you do if you want to take higher doses of omega-3 fish oil?
Answer: If you want to take higher doses of omega-3 fish oil supplements, talk to your doctor first. Your doctor can guide you in supplementing your diet with omega-3 fish oil. Also, your doctor can monitor all aspects of your health if you take higher doses of fish oil. For people with very high triglyceride levels, prescription omega-3 preparations are also available.
Question: What are the benefits of taking omega-3 fish oil?
Answer: Findings show omega-3 fatty acids may help to: Lower blood pressure Reduce triglycerides Slow the development of plaque in the arteries Reduce the chance of abnormal heart rhythm Reduce the likelihood of heart attack and stroke Lessen the chance of sudden cardiac death in people with heart disease The American Heart Association ( AHA) recommends that everyone eats fish (particularly fatty, coldwater fish) at least twice a week.
Question: What are the side effects with omega-3 fish oil?
Answer: Side effects from omega-3 fish oil may include: A fishy taste in your mouth Fishy breath Stomach upset Loose stools Nausea Taking more than 3 grams of fish oil daily may increase the risk of bleeding.
Question: What other medications can be used to treat dry eyes?
Answer: Other medications andnutrition: You can use steroid eye drops, for short periods, along with long-term measures. Adding fish oil or omega-3 to your diet or can also help.
Question: How does nondissolving punctal plugs and punctal occlusion by cautery treat dry eyes?
Answer: If temporary plugs work well, your doctor may move to longer-lasting ones or may go right to a long-lasting plug. Or he or she could choose a procedure called cautery. You might get g a drug that relaxes you, then use a special tool to burn the opening shut. The scar that forms makes a permanent plug. These measures increase your tear level by blocking the âdrainpipeâ through which tears usually go from your eye to your nose. Tear plugs are easy to remove, but sometimes they come out on their own or fall down the tear drain. They can make your eyes feel better and lower your need for artificial tears.
Question: How does liftegrast (Xiidra) treat dry eyes?
Answer: These drops are taken twice daily to kick-start tear production.
Question: How are artificial tear drops and ointments used to treat dry eyes?
Answer: Treatments include: Artificial tear drops and ointments. This is the most common treatment. Many types of drops are available over the counter. No one product works for everyone, so you might have to try a few to figure out the one that's right for you. If you have chronic dry eye, you need to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, or they won't stay wet enough. If your eyes dry out while you sleep, you can use a thick product, like an ointment, at night. You might think about sleeping with airtight goggles on. They'll create a mini "moisture chamber" for your eyes.
Question: What happens when dry eyes create too many tears?
Answer: When tears don't provide enough moisture, you might notice: A gritty feeling Feeling like there's something in your eye Itching Redness Blurry vision Light sensitivity Sometimes, dry eyes create too many tears. This confusing condition is called reflex tearing. It happens because the lack of moisture irritates your eye. It sends a distress signal through your nervous system for more lubrication. Your body sends a flood of tears to try to make up for the dryness. It's a lot like what happens when you get sand in your eye and it runs. But these tears are mostly water, so they don't act like normal tears. They can wash debris away, but they can't coat your eye's surface.
Question: How does testosterone cream treat dry eyes?
Answer: Dry eye can be related to a lack of testosterone in the oil glands on your eyelids. The doctor might give you a testosterone cream that you apply to your eyelids. It can help your oil glands work better.
Question: What other medications and supplements can I use to treat dry eyes?
Answer: Other medications andnutrition: You can use steroid eye drops, for short periods, along with long-term measures. Adding fish oil or omega-3 to your diet or can also help.
Question: How are dry eyes treated with artificial tear drops and ointments?
Answer: This is the most common treatment. Many types of drops are available over the counter. No one product works for everyone, so you might have to try a few to figure out the one that's right for you. If you have chronic dry eye, you need to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, or they won't stay wet enough. If your eyes dry out while you sleep, you can use a thick product, like an ointment, at night. You might think about sleeping with airtight goggles on. They'll create a mini "moisture chamber" for your eyes.
Question: How are dry eyes treated with nondissolving punctual plugs and punctual occlusion by cautery?
Answer: If temporary plugs work well, your doctor may move to longer-lasting ones or may go right to a long-lasting plug. Or he or she could choose a procedure called cautery. You might get g a drug that relaxes you, then use a special tool to burn the opening shut. The scar that forms makes a permanent plug. These measures increase your tear level by blocking the âdrainpipeâ through which tears usually go from your eye to your nose. Tear plugs are easy to remove, but sometimes they come out on their own or fall down the tear drain. They can make your eyes feel better and lower your need for artificial tears.
Question: How are dry eyes treated with lifitegrast Xiidra)?
Answer: These drops are taken twice daily to kick-start tear production.
Question: What causes dry eyes?
Answer: Sometimes, there's a lack of balance in your tear-flow system. Or your air conditioner, heater, or other things around you could dry out your tear film.
Question: How does Lipiflow treat dry eyes?
Answer: This medical device uses heat and pressure to unclog blocked glands on your eyelids. These glands produce the oil in your tears. It keeps your eye moist and prevents your tears from evaporating.
Question: What does it mean when your have dry eyes but have too many tears?
Answer: When tears don't provide enough moisture, you might notice: A gritty feeling Feeling like there's something in your eye Itching Redness Blurry vision Light sensitivity Sometimes, dry eyes create too many tears. This confusing condition is called reflex tearing. It happens because the lack of moisture irritates your eye. It sends a distress signal through your nervous system for more lubrication. Your body sends a flood of tears to try to make up for the dryness. It's a lot like what happens when you get sand in your eye and it runs. But these tears are mostly water, so they don't act like normal tears. They can wash debris away, but they can't coat your eye's surface.
Question: What's in a tear?
Answer: What's in a tear? They're a mix of: Water, for moisture Oils, for lubrication Mucus, for even spreading Antibodies and special proteins that keep infection at bay The ingredients come from special glands around your eye. Dry eyes often mean your tear system is out of whack.
Question: How does temporary punctual occlusion treat dry eyes?
Answer: Your doctor might opt to close the punctum, or duct that drains tears from your eye. He or she might start with a temporary plug designed to dissolve over time. Based on how it works, your doctor will know whether permanent plugs will help.
Question: What happens when tears donât provide enough moisture?
Answer: When tears don't provide enough moisture, you might notice: A gritty feeling Feeling like there's something in your eye Itching Redness Blurry vision Light sensitivity Sometimes, dry eyes create too many tears.
Question: How does cyclosporine (Cequa, Restasis) treat dry eyes?
Answer: This prescription eye drop helps your eyes boost tear production.
Question: How can you know if tears aren't providing enough moisture?
Answer: When tears don't provide enough moisture, you might notice: A gritty feeling Feeling like there's something in your eye Itching Redness Blurry vision Light sensitivity Sometimes, dry eyes create too many tears.
Question: How are dry eyes treated using temporary punctual occlusion?
Answer: Your doctor might opt to close the punctum, or duct that drains tears from your eye. He or she might start with a temporary plug designed to dissolve over time. Based on how it works, your doctor will know whether permanent plugs will help.
Question: How do your eyes stay moist?
Answer: They provide moisture and lubrication to help you see and keep your peepers comfortable. If you have chronic dry eye, you need to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, or they won't stay wet enough.
Question: Why do we have tears?
Answer: They provide moisture and lubrication to help you see and keep your peepers comfortable. If you have chronic dry eye, you need to use the drops even when your eyes feel fine, or they won't stay wet enough.
Question: How can proper nutrition and diet help during breast cancer treatment?
Answer: A balanced, healthy diet can provide the nutrients and energy your body needs to heal after breast cancer. Good nutrition also helps you stay strong and feel your best. Nutritional guidelines for breast cancer patients may be different than the recommendations you are used to. Ask your health care provider for nutrition suggestions. If needed, a dietitian or nutritionist can provide an eating plan customized for your needs. Generally, diets for breast cancer patients are higher in protein, which provides the building blocks your body needs. They also may be higher in calories. Your treatment diet may be modified if you are gaining weight during treatment, which sometimes happens with breast cancer patients.