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  1. Re: Freaked out and pissed off...had an endoscopy yesterday.

    Thank you all! I haven't started the letter yet but plan to...I also got my results from the biopsies and they all look good, YAY! So now I am really not going back for a long time. I don't expect...
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    Re: Did you know that... ?!

    Your eyes automatically close when you sneeze and you can't physically open them when sneezing.
  3. Re: Freaked out and pissed off...had an endoscopy yesterday.

    Hi Chica, yes, you can ask them to only let her in once you are fully awake. You will be totally covered and you can change in the bathroom instead of behind the curtain. Propofol is very nice and...
  4. Freaked out and pissed off...had an endoscopy yesterday.

    Hi Everyone,
    Just wanted to share my experience with and endoscopy so hopefully this won't happen to anyone else. I've had one before so I know the drill. I always tell them my fear and anxiety,...
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    Re: It's happening!!! VACCINE, BABY!!!!!

    Gosh, how great would this be!!! Hoping it can cover all 30+ strains, and that it will last for years!! If they need humans for trial, here I am!!!!
  6. Re: It just happened..first time in 7 years. Help!

    Wow, sounds like you handled it really well!! That's a great start! I find that after "it" happens, my mind keeps replaying it, and obsessing over what, how, when, why....which just ramps up the...
  7. Re: SuperDuper Hypochondriac Emet pee rant of 2016! Story time inside -with tl;dr ver

    I totally agree with blueridge about the D mannose! I actually use it for my cat! He was getting crystals and urinary troubles and it was getting expensive, and also painful for him. SO I was...
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    Poll: Re: Emetophobia awareness ribbon?

    A few years ago, a member made us emet bracelets. I believe the chosen colors were teal and white. Not sure who she was or if she is still on. She made them for like a dollar each and would mail...
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    Re: Please please help me!

    Oh boy, are you okay??? Please keep us posted if you can!
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    Re: Yahoo possibly triggering news article

    YES, I was gonna post about this. It's all over Facebook and it did gross me out pretty bad too. The poor little boy! Anyway, I can kind of sympathize with the dad because I would be running...
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    Re: Tattoos and Terrified!

    Wow, I wanted to get a small one and never even thought of this. I am more worried about the ink. Is it dangerous? Does it cause cancer or anything? I read that the ink is not regulated and they...
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    Re: Daughter has noro **graphic**

    So sorry hun...I think if you keep cleaning and washing your hands, everyone's hands, you have a great chance of not getting it. Who knows if it's even the same strain? It's too hard to try to...
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    Re: Desperate to overcome this

    Good luck with everything Miss K. It's a long hard road and sometimes you feel like you are at the end of your rope...but we all understand here and we all help each other. You will find great...
  14. Thread: I am scared

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    Re: I am scared

    Hi and welcome. I remember doing the same thing when I was in school, many years ago. I actually ate lunch in my guidance counselor's office for a while, then had a friend eat with me too. And...
  15. Thread: Root Canal

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    Re: Root Canal

    I think that sedation will be enough for you....especially if they know about your anxiety. Good luck with everything...best to get it done sooner than later. You will do great!!
  16. Re: Preggo advice needed--38 weeks and having d

    Hello, hope you are feeling better. Yes, your body does some strange things at the end of pregnancy, like reflux, feeling full, peeing a lot, and diarrhea too. It's said that it's the body's way of...
  17. Thread: Root Canal

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    Re: Root Canal

    Good luck!!! I think that will be much better for you, and you should be fine with the sedation. Just take your time when you wake up, eat and drink very lightly, and if you can, try not to take...
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    Re: Please please help is anyone on here?

    Hi, just seeing this. "Relapsing" is quite common, unfortunately. It doesn't mean they are getting worse, or that it's a new virus. Both my kids did that when they were young and when I called the...
  19. Thread: Anesthesia

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    Re: Anesthesia

    Yes, be totally honest with your doc and nurses and they will give you an anti emetic right in your IV. When you do wake up, try to wake slowly. Sometimes they hurry you along. Eat and drink...
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    Re: Root Canal

    You could also have your regular dentist talk to this specialist. He could let her know how you are and underscore your concerns. Let us know...
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    Re: Root Canal

    OK, I can try to help because my brother in law is a dentist. First, did you go see the specialist yet? You should DEFINITELY tell her all your concerns, esp about the dam. They have seen it all,...
  22. Re: Kinda ot, my boy has to have surgery and it is his biggest fear!

    Awesome that the doc is so good. We had a WONDERFUL doc for my daughter who, at 12 years old, had to have a small lump removed from her chest. He has 4 kids and was not technically pediatrics but...
  23. Re: Kinda ot, my boy has to have surgery and it is his biggest fear!

    Great ideas, Syrup! Is he going to a children's hospital? They really do help the kids feel more comfortable. Yes, hopefully your doc is very nice and won't mind spending a little extra time with...
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    Re: Mega-sick and utterly terrified.

    I second the miralax!! Take it every day until you start going, very gentle and okay to use...hope you feel better.
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    Re: This is informative...

    Here's another one:

    http://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/lesson1/section11.html
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