This may be a touchy subject to talk about, but we find that it needs to be said. LGBT or GLBT, is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the term is an adaptation of the initialism LGB, which began to replace the term gay in reference to the broader LGBT community beginning in the mid-to-late 1980s. No matter who you love, BE HAPPY, BE YOURSELF 

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All about emphysema, one of two diseases i have, info about causes, symptoms, meds, and making it better to live with.

Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones. This reduces the surface area of the lungs and, in turn, the amount of oxygen that reaches your bloodstream.

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Cervical cancer is a cancer arising from the cervix.   It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.   Early on, typically no symptoms are seen.   Later symptoms may include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain or pain during sexual intercourse. While bleeding after sex may not be serious, it may also indicate the presence of cervical cancer

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Bipolar Depression, used to be called manic depressive, Highs and lows, A serious mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings. How common is condition? Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US) Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging? Doesn't require lab test or imaging Is condition treatable? Treatment from medical professional advised Time taken for recovery Can last several years or be lifelong A mental disorder caused by structural and functional changes in the brain or changes in genes. Affected individuals experience episodes of depression and episodes of mania. Bipolar disorder lasts for a lifetime, with treatments aiming at managing the symptoms by psychotherapy and medication. 

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BPD hope you have enjoyed these episodes of bpd, it is not fun living with it, but I hope i helped you to understand it more if you have a friend or family member with it. Borderline personality disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder is a mental illness characterized by a long-term pattern of unstable relationships, distorted sense of self, and strong emotional reactions. Those affected often engage in self-harm and other dangerous behavior. They may also struggle with a feeling of emptiness, fear of abandonment, and detachment from reality. Symptoms of BPD may be triggered by events considered normal to others. BPD typically begins by early adulthood and occurs across a variety of situations 

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A part of Kimi's life we will never forget, from bad times to good. She is our miracle child. Telling you about my daughter Kimi, Who was sick since birth til she was 11-12 years old, She is 28 now and doing well... Kimberli was born on Jan 10 1992 she was 6 weeks premature. she was born 4 lbs 10 oz, she was kept in the ICU for 3 days at the local hospital, she was breathing really fast and the nurses and docs thought she had a heart murmur. Kimberli had about 4 ivs in her plus ventilator.

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All about diabetes, from causes, All about diabetes, from causes, to symptoms, to how to deal with it, to symptoms, to how to deal with it 

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's also your brain's main source of fuel.

The underlying cause of diabetes varies by type. But, no matter what type of diabetes you have, it can lead to excess sugar in your blood. Too much sugar in your blood can lead to serious health problems.

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Kobe has Sjogren's syndrome and fibromyalgia, With these interviews, Goes to show don't judge a book by it's cover, cause what you see on the outside, you can't see on the inside, Kobe is having to go thru a lot. 

Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth.

The condition often accompanies other immune system disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Sjogren's syndrome, the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands of your eyes and mouth are usually affected first — resulting in decreased tears and saliva.

Although you can develop Sjogren's syndrome at any age, most people are older than 40 at the time of diagnosis. The condition is much more common in women. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms.

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals.

Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma, surgery, infection or significant psychological stress. In other cases, symptoms gradually accumulate over time with no single triggering event.

Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and depression.

While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, a variety of medications can help control symptoms. Exercise, relaxation and stress-reduction measures also may help.

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Talking to Pravjoth about endometrial cancer when she was younger A cancer that begins in the endometrium. How common is condition? Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US) Is condition treatable? Treatment from medical professional advised Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging? Often requires lab test or imaging Time taken for recovery Can last several years or be lifelong Condition Highlight Common for ages 50 and older Condition Highlight May be dangerous or life threatening Condition Highlight Family history may increase likelihood Condition Highlight Urgent medical attention recommended

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. You may try to ignore or stop your obsessions, but that only increases your distress and anxiety. Ultimately, you feel driven to perform compulsive acts to try to ease your stress. Despite efforts to ignore or get rid of bothersome thoughts or urges, they keep coming back. This leads to more ritualistic behavior — the vicious cycle of OCD. I apologize for the 2nd half of the audio, I am not sure what happened. 

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