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Diabetes on Your Nerves

Diabetes on Your NervesAlmost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.

Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, irritability, mood change, lack of concentration, depression, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, blood tests, nerve conduction study, physical exam, history, exercise.

Treating Neuropathy

Treating NeuropathyTreating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.

Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, over-the-counter, analgesics, ibuprofen, naproxen, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, Elavil, desipramine, Norparim, nortriptyline, Pamelor, Aventyl, antiseizure drugs, anticonvulsants, carbamazapine, Tegretol, phenytoin, Dilantin, gabapentin, Neurontin, opiods, duloxetine, Cymbalta, pregabaline, Lyrica, Topical ointments, Lidocaine, Capsaicin, orthotics, wrist supports, socks, shoes, feet

Adjuvant Therapy Side Effects

Adjuvant Therapy Side EffectsFor most breast cancer patients, adjuvant therapy is a crucial part of treatment. Like many successful drug therapies, however, adjuvant therapy can cause a number of side effects. Join Dr. Hope Rugo as she discusses these side effects and how doctors keep them from outweighing the benefits of therapy.

Keywords: breast cancer, treatment, therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, medication, adjuvant therapy, epirubicin, adriamycin, anthracycline, cytoxan, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, taxol, taxane, taxotere, herceptin, diagnosis, stage, staging, lymph node, risk factor, hormone receptor, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, HER2, side effects, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, anemia, weakness, fatigue, numbness, tingling, heart, cardiomyopathy, infection

Responsible Sexual Behavior

Responsible Sexual BehaviorSexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by practicing safe sex, being monogamous or abstaining, the risks of these difficulties are greatly reduced.

Keywords: Sexually transmitted disease, STD, HIV, AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, condoms, abstinence, herpes, sex




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