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… treatment and your healthcare provider says it’s OK. Common STI symptoms Be alert to any changes in your body and … treatment. After treatment, go to any scheduled follow-up visits. Then prevent future problems by practicing safer sex. Limit your number of partners. And always use a …

… your provider to create a medicine plan that works for you. Common medicines Your healthcare provider may prescribe one … Bring your medicine bottles with you to each healthcare visit. Ask questions about your medicines. Make sure you … provider may be able to adjust your dosage or give you a different medicine. Never stop taking your medicine or change …

… use a mail order pharmacy, read any written material that comes with the medicines, even if you have taken it before. … needed. Bring all of your medicines and supplements to your visit. This will help your provider confirm all the … ways to make sure you don't run out. Some pharmacies offer automatic reminders as part of their service. Sample …

… Ask your healthcare provider about the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Stay away from crowds. It's very important to do … will instruct you when to use oxygen if needed if levels become too low. Ask your healthcare provider to show … It can help decrease shortness of breath. During each care visit, talk with your healthcare provider about your ability …

… medicines Keeping track of symptoms During your routine visits, tell your healthcare provider if you have any … beats per minute) Feeling abnormally cold when others feel comfortable For females, heavier menstrual periods Symptoms … beats per minute) Feeling abnormally hot when others feel comfortable Eye care If you have eyelid swelling, sleep with …

… Hernias in children are common. They’re caused by a defect in the belly (abdominal) … may get better without surgery. But fixing the hernia is safer than leaving it untreated. Umbilical hernias in older … sure to talk with the health care provider during follow-up visits. What to look for after surgery Hernia surgery for …

… relationships is good for your mental health. Call and visit your children or grandchildren. If you don't have … or friends nearby, join a local church or synagogue, or a community organization. Give yourself time to adjust to big … or you have mysterious aches and pains, you may be suffering from clinical depression. Like heart disease and …

… Toxoplasmosis. This infection is caused by a parasite commonly picked up from cat stools. Babies can get … often get the TORCH screening test at their first prenatal visit. Your healthcare provider will tell you if TORCH … history, and other things. Your test results may be different depending on the lab used. They may not mean you have …

… checkups and blood tests. At some point, you may be referred to a rheumatologist. This is a doctor who specializes … exercises, meditation, or yoga. Depression is common with long-term conditions. If you feel depressed, … knee joint To learn more For more information and support, visit the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org . …