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Back and Neck Care
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the
pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, improper lifting, obesity,
and weak muscles. Practice prevention to minimize your risk for back
pain — get regular exercise, lose any excess weight, and learn good posture.
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Asthma
Are you all too familiar with the coughing and wheezing that remind you that you have asthma? Asthma can be a serious problem, but it doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks. With the help of your health care team, you can keep your asthma under control.
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Questions to Ask About Pain Medication
Here are questions to ask your doctor before taking prescription pain medication:
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Is there an equivalent generic available, and what is the dosage?
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How should I take it? (For example, some medicines should be taken with food.)
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What are the side effects, and how will I know if a side effect is beginning?
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Could I try to prevent a side effect?
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Here is a list of all the medications I'm taking already -- will there be any harmful interactions?
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Should I stop taking my over-the-counter medicines or herbs?
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What should I do if the medication doesn't work? Take more? Stop taking it?
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Should I take this all the time, or just when needed?
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Can I abruptly stop taking the medication?