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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should this medication be taken with food or on an empty stomach?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-this-medication-be-taken-with-food-or-on-an-empty-stomach</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1086">Brandon83</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been prescribed a new medication and the leaflet says to take it with food to avoid stomach upset, but my doctor mentioned it might absorb better on an empty stomach. I’m not sure which instruction to follow for the best therapeutic effect.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been prescribed a new medication and the leaflet says to take it with food to avoid stomach upset, but my doctor mentioned it might absorb better on an empty stomach. I’m not sure which instruction to follow for the best therapeutic effect.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I do about lightheadedness after taking my blood pressure meds?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-about-lightheadedness-after-taking-my-blood-pressure-meds</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1706">MarkTH</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been feeling unusually lightheaded, especially right after I take my morning dose. My doctor mentioned this could be a sign of hypotension, but my readings at home aren’t consistently low.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been on the same blood pressure medication for years, but lately I’ve been feeling unusually lightheaded, especially right after I take my morning dose. My doctor mentioned this could be a sign of hypotension, but my readings at home aren’t consistently low.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What explains right upper abdominal pain after meals if gallstones aren't found?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-explains-right-upper-abdominal-pain-after-meals-if-gallstones-aren-t-found</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2206">JonathanW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my side just under my ribs, especially after I eat a big meal. My doctor mentioned it could be related to gallstones, but the ultrasound didn’t show any, so now I’m just confused about what else might cause that kind of biliary colic.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my side just under my ribs, especially after I eat a big meal. My doctor mentioned it could be related to gallstones, but the ultrasound didn’t show any, so now I’m just confused about what else might cause that kind of biliary colic.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What helped you sleep better with a lingering dry cough?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-helped-you-sleep-better-with-a-lingering-dry-cough</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=513">Emma_M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now and my doctor mentioned it could be post-viral, but it’s starting to really disrupt my sleep. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this kind of lingering issue after a cold and what finally helped you get some rest.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now and my doctor mentioned it could be post-viral, but it’s starting to really disrupt my sleep. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this kind of lingering issue after a cold and what finally helped you get some rest.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[When should i go to the er for sharp lower right abdominal pain?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/when-should-i-go-to-the-er-for-sharp-lower-right-abdominal-pain</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1536">Evelyn_J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my lower right abdomen that come and go, and my doctor mentioned it could be appendicitis. I’m just not sure when the pain is serious enough to actually go to the emergency room instead of waiting it out.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my lower right abdomen that come and go, and my doctor mentioned it could be appendicitis. I’m just not sure when the pain is serious enough to actually go to the emergency room instead of waiting it out.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why do sharp pains under my ribs after fatty meals feel like biliary colic?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-do-sharp-pains-under-my-ribs-after-fatty-meals-feel-like-biliary-colic</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=886">Eleanor.W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my side just under my ribs, especially after I eat something fatty. My doctor mentioned it could be biliary colic and wants to do an ultrasound, but the pain comes and goes so unpredictably I’m not sure if I should be more concerned.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been getting these sharp, stabbing pains in my side just under my ribs, especially after I eat something fatty. My doctor mentioned it could be biliary colic and wants to do an ultrasound, but the pain comes and goes so unpredictably I’m not sure if I should be more concerned.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Should i start a statin if i'm worried about side effects and muscle pain?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-start-a-statin-if-i-m-worried-about-side-effects-and-muscle-pain</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=992">Aubrey_W</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been told by my doctor that I need to start taking a statin to manage my cholesterol, but I’m really hesitant. I keep reading conflicting things online about side effects, especially regarding muscle pain, and it makes me wonder if the long-term benefit is worth starting a daily medication for this. Has anyone else gone through this decision and had a good talk with their doctor about what to realistically expect?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been told by my doctor that I need to start taking a statin to manage my cholesterol, but I’m really hesitant. I keep reading conflicting things online about side effects, especially regarding muscle pain, and it makes me wonder if the long-term benefit is worth starting a daily medication for this. Has anyone else gone through this decision and had a good talk with their doctor about what to realistically expect?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What helps with a lingering post-viral cough after a cold?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-helps-with-a-lingering-post-viral-cough-after-a-cold</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1219">Aurora.J</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now and my doctor mentioned it could be a type of post-viral bronchial hyperreactivity. I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced this specific issue lingering long after the initial cold was gone, and what that actually felt like for you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now and my doctor mentioned it could be a type of post-viral bronchial hyperreactivity. I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced this specific issue lingering long after the initial cold was gone, and what that actually felt like for you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What next for high blood pressure after months on diet and exercise?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-next-for-high-blood-pressure-after-months-on-diet-and-exercise</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:04:33 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=744">Andrew_M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to manage my high blood pressure with diet and exercise for about six months, but my last reading was still higher than my doctor wants. I’m feeling a bit stuck on what to try next or if I just need more time for these lifestyle changes to really show an effect.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been trying to manage my high blood pressure with diet and exercise for about six months, but my last reading was still higher than my doctor wants. I’m feeling a bit stuck on what to try next or if I just need more time for these lifestyle changes to really show an effect.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How common are the side effects listed for this medication?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-common-are-the-side-effects-listed-for-this-medication</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1012">Joshua_T</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been prescribed a new medication for my chronic condition, and the potential side effects listed are pretty intimidating. I’m trying to understand how common these really are in practice, and what made others decide to start or avoid a treatment based on that long list of possibilities.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been prescribed a new medication for my chronic condition, and the potential side effects listed are pretty intimidating. I’m trying to understand how common these really are in practice, and what made others decide to start or avoid a treatment based on that long list of possibilities.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[When do post-viral coughs usually last before you should see a doctor?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/when-do-post-viral-coughs-usually-last-before-you-should-see-a-doctor</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1120">Brandon.R</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be a post-viral issue. I’m just wondering how long something like this typically lasts before it’s considered abnormal and needs more investigation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been dealing with a persistent, dry cough for about three weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be a post-viral issue. I’m just wondering how long something like this typically lasts before it’s considered abnormal and needs more investigation.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What daily movements aggravate sacroiliac joint pain?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-daily-movements-aggravate-sacroiliac-joint-pain</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2044">JeffreyW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for about two months now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to my sacroiliac joint. The pain isn’t constant, but it really flares up when I stand up from sitting or try to twist my torso. I’m just wondering if anyone else has dealt with something similar and what kind of daily movements started to make you aware of it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for about two months now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to my sacroiliac joint. The pain isn’t constant, but it really flares up when I stand up from sitting or try to twist my torso. I’m just wondering if anyone else has dealt with something similar and what kind of daily movements started to make you aware of it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What does sacroiliac joint pain feel like and how can i confirm it?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-does-sacroiliac-joint-pain-feel-like-and-how-can-i-confirm-it</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1951">Addison.M</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been having this weird, persistent ache in my lower back for about a month now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to my sacroiliac joint. The pain isn’t constant, but it really flares up when I stand up from sitting or try to twist my torso. I’m just not sure what to make of that diagnosis or what I should even be feeling for to confirm it.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been having this weird, persistent ache in my lower back for about a month now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to my sacroiliac joint. The pain isn’t constant, but it really flares up when I stand up from sitting or try to twist my torso. I’m just not sure what to make of that diagnosis or what I should even be feeling for to confirm it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What questions should I ask about sacroiliac joint pain in my lower back?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-questions-should-i-ask-about-sacroiliac-joint-pain-in-my-lower-back</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:48:34 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2193">Joseph_H</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to the sacroiliac joint. It’s worse when I get up from sitting or roll over in bed, but I’m not sure what to make of that or what I should even be asking about next.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to the sacroiliac joint. It’s worse when I get up from sitting or roll over in bed, but I’m not sure what to make of that or what I should even be asking about next.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can SI joint issues cause localized lower back pain?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-si-joint-issues-cause-localized-lower-back-pain</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1097">AndrewH</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to the sacroiliac joint. It’s worse when I get up from sitting or roll over in bed, but I don’t remember any specific injury. Has anyone else dealt with something like this where the pain is so localized?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been having this strange, deep ache in my lower back for weeks now, and my doctor mentioned it could be related to the sacroiliac joint. It’s worse when I get up from sitting or roll over in bed, but I don’t remember any specific injury. Has anyone else dealt with something like this where the pain is so localized?]]></content:encoded>
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