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Finding A Doctor You Love

As soon as I was diagnosed with an ongoing medical condition, I realized that it might be smart to look around for a better doctor. In addition to finding someone that accepted my medical insurance, I also wanted to find someone that understood my personal situation. I started looking around for a medical practice that handled cases like mine, and I found a place that had a doctor that I really connected with. He was understanding, kind, and incredibly intelligent. After working with him for a few months, I started to feel a lot better. My blog is all about finding a doctor that you love.

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What Are Knee Replacements Made Of?

When you consult with your orthopedic surgeon about knee replacement surgery, the doctor may give you a choice regarding what material your artificial knee joint will be made of. As technology advances and medical practices adopt new standards, stronger and more durable materials are available for artificial knee joints. If you have had a knee replacement and need a new surgery to replace a worn-out artificial joint, you may want to make a different material choice than your existing replacement. Read More 

Stuffy Nose and Sore Throat? Why You Should See a Doctor

Do you need to schedule an office visit for a stuffy nose and sore throat? These common symptoms may send your child to the doctor. But what about adults? Take a look at the top reasons adults should contact a family care doctor about cold-like symptoms. You Don't Have a Medical Degree There's a reason your primary care physician (or PCP) has the letters M.D. after their name. The PCP spent years in medical school training to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of illnesses and conditions. Read More 

What Qualifies You To Enroll In Medicare?

Are you eligible for Medicare? If you're not sure whether you qualify for this federally funded insurance program or not, take a look at the need-to-know facts. Age Eligibility Even though other insurance policies (such as private self-pay insurance or employer-sponsored policies) are open to most adults regardless of age, Medicare is not. Only people 65 and over qualify for this federal health insurance program by age. But this doesn't necessarily mean you won't qualify if you're 65 or under. Read More 

Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? 3 Things To Discuss With Your Urologist

In females, a group of muscles provide support for the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum. Referred to as the pelvic floor, this group of muscles can develop negative changes that cause discomfort and prevent them from providing the healthy level of support they should.  Common causes of pelvic floor dysfunction Like most muscles, those that make up the pelvic floor can be damaged by stress or misuse. Pelvic floor dysfunction can be influenced by genetics, but it is also known to be associated with common life events like childbirth and the aging process. Read More