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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

dickthegrouch

(3,675 posts)

13. Word to the wise

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Fri Mar 15, 2024, 05:34 PM

Mar 2024

Get an A1-C Blood test done before the major surgery. I had to wait an additional several months with nothing more than max doses of 600mg ibuprofen until I got my A1-C level down to less than 7.

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About 6-7 weeks ago I went to the urgent care with a horrible right ear infection [View all] Maraya1969 Mar 2024 OP

Yes, I did IzzaNuDay Mar 2024 #1

My caps started falling out about 5 days after the last root canal. Maybe it has Maraya1969 Mar 2024 #2

An abscessed tooth? SARose Mar 2024 #3

Absolutely yes !!! As an animal rescuer, Ive learned that a big swollen cheek Karadeniz Mar 2024 #4

Getting my dog's teeth cleaned is expensive but I have done it because I've heard Maraya1969 Mar 2024 #6

What a nightmare! SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2024 #5

Dentistry has become a racket! demosincebirth Mar 2024 #7

You are living proof Diamond_Dog Mar 2024 #8

Look to the UK. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2024 #12

I have a feeling that they treat cavities etc but they do not do things to make the person Maraya1969 Mar 2024 #16

I'm suggesting that if there is coverage, as with NHS SleeplessinSoCal Mar 2024 #19

Urgent codfisherman Mar 2024 #9

The Phillie dentist codfisherman Mar 2024 #10

Yes Maraya1969. My mother,, almost 40 years ago was not feeling well and thougt it was dental. c-rational Mar 2024 #11

Word to the wise dickthegrouch Mar 2024 #13

There is no way I can do that. I have to get these teeth out of my mouth. Maraya1969 Mar 2024 #14

More about blood clotting dickthegrouch Mar 2024 #18

Decay can cause a lot of problems Warpy Mar 2024 #15

I FEEL YOUR PAIN XanaDUer2 Mar 2024 #17