The most frequent areas for herniated disks are in the lower spine and the neck. If your herniated disk is in your lower back, then you will probably have pain in your legs. If the herniated disk is in your neck, then your shoulder and arm will probably hurt. Symptoms include: Pain in your limbs. The pain may become more intense when you cough, sneeze, or move in certain ways. Numbness or feelings of pins and needles. This occurs when the nerves that run to that extremity are affected by the herniated disk. Weakness. If your lower back is affected you may be more likely to trip and fall. If your neck is affected, you may have difficulty carrying heavy items. The doctor will do a medical exam to determine exactly where your pain comes from. The doctor will likely ask about your medical history including any recent injuries. The doctor may also test your: Reflexes Muscle strength Coordination, balance, and ability to walk Sense of touch. The doctor may test whether you feel light touches or vibrations on various different areas of your body. Ability to raise your leg or move your head. These movements stretch the spinal nerves. If you get increased pain, numbness, or pins and needles, it may suggest that a disk is herniated. These tests can be used to exclude other possible causes of your pain and to let the doctor see exactly what is happening to your disks. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you could be pregnant because it may influence which tests the doctor recommends. An X-ray. Your doctor may ask you to get an X-ray to verify that your pain is not caused by an infection, tumor, broken bone, or misalignment of the bones in your spine. The doctor may also suggest a myelogram with the X-ray. This involves putting dye into your spinal fluid which will show up on an X-ray. It helps the doctor see where disks might be pressing on your nerves. A computerized tomography scan (CT scan). During a CT scan you will lie on a table that moves into the scanner. The scanner will take sequential X-rays of the area of interest. The doctor may ask you to hold your breath briefly to make sure the picture will be clear. It will not hurt, but you may be asked to fast for a few hours before the test or be given a contrast dye beforehand. The test will probably take about 20 minutes or less. This test can help the doctor determine exactly which disks are affected. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An MRI scanner uses magnets and radio waves to create pictures of your body. An MRI is especially useful for determining exactly which disk has herniated and what nerves it might be pressing on. This test does not hurt, but requires that you lie on a table that will slide into the scanner. The scanner will make loud noises and you will probably get earphones or earplugs to wear. It may take up to an hour and a half. This is the most sensitive imaging test, but also the most expensive. If the doctor is concerned that you may have damage to your nerves, you may be asked to get nerve conduction tests and an electromyogram. During the nerve conduction tests the doctor may administer a small electrical pulse to determine if it is correctly conveyed to specific muscles. During the electromyogram, the doctor inserts a thin needle into your muscle to measure the electrical pulses that arrive. Both procedures may be uncomfortable.
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize the symptoms. Go to the doctor if you think you have a herniated disk. Get imaging tests if your doctor recommends it. Get nerve tests.

If you have the assembly guide for your model, it should tell what parts you need. Typically, you will need 6 base boards, 3 slat racks that are strapped together, wood screws, clevis pins, and cotter pins. Find the hinge points of your base boards. These will holes that run through the boards. Place 1 base board on top of another and align the 2 at the hinge points. Then connect the 2 with a clevis pin and a cotter pin, or whatever connection method your model uses. Connect a second base board to the other end of one of these boards. Make sure that the 2 base boards connected to the center board are on the same side of the center board, so that the center board look like it is behind or in front of the other 2. Repeat this process with the other set of 3 boards. Lay the slat racks against your connected base boards. Line up the holes in the slat racks with the holes in the base boards. Place a wood screw through these holes and tighten them with a screw driver. Repeat until the slats are connected to the boards through each hole. The amount of screws you'll need varies, but there are often 12. Lift up the front end and gently slide it forwards until the futon converts into a couch. If it does not work, check to make sure all the hinge points of the base boards are joined together with the connections you need, usually clevis pins and cotter pins. Pull the futon out so that the slats are lying flat. Then lift the mattress and set it down on top of the slats. Now you should be able to enjoy your futon as either a bed or a couch!
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One-sentence summary -- Check to make sure you have all necessary parts. Attach the base boards together. Attach the slat racks to the base boards with wood screws. Check to make sure the futon works. Lay the mattress down on the futon.

Never fell a child that he or she does not work as hard as another child. This can cause problems between siblings. This can also be discouraging to the child who was criticized. Focus on each child individually and look for improvements in his or her effort. It will take time for your child to get the hang of doing chores the right way and on time. If you see that your child is trying their best, encourage them to get better instead of punishing them. For example, if your child leaves food on some of the dishes they washed, tell them that you appreciate their effort and show them how to wash dishes again. Being overly critical can cause your child to resent chores and have a bad attitude towards them. Kids learn at their own rate and it will take time for them to master new chores. Your child may not be able to make the connection between work ethic and their chores on their own. Once you assign a chore, explain the reason why the chore needs to be done and how that chore contributes to the family. For example, if your child is responsible for taking the trash out, explain that the trash goes out to keep the home clean and to keep the house from smelling bad. Also explain the consequences of not doing assigned chores.
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One-sentence summary -- Do not compare children. Do not be overly critical. Explain the reasons for doing chores.

Get out a silicone mold with about 15 small cavities. Spray the mold with a light coating of cooking spray. Take a paper towel and wipe away the excess oil from each cavity. Preparing the mold will make it easier for you to get the jello shots out. Set the mold on a baking sheet or cooling rack. If you'd rather fill individual shot glasses, just set them on the baking sheet. Avoid using small paper cups since they may fall apart when you pour the hot jello mixture into them. Each cavity or glass should hold about 1 ounce of liquid. Transfer the silicone mold on the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill the jello shots for at least a few hours until they're completely set. You can chill the jello shots overnight.
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Prepare your jello mold. Refrigerate the caffeinated jello shots for several hours.