4/14/2015 2:24:44 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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I am frustrated with myself. For last 3 years have been going through change of life. Until the last 6 months I have been able to exercise on a regular basis despite the heavy bleeding, cramps, etc. I had until a year ago.
But about the same time I stopped having cycles my joints )espcially knees have been bothering me to the point I can't jog like I use to.
I have been gaining more weight and feel tired all the time. I have been taking joint supplements. I do eat pretty healthy.
But my goal is to go back to jogging again. I miss it. Not just the exercise, but the peace it brings me when I go jogging out in the forest. sigh.
The only good thing about this is I am not having mood swings like I was. At one point I was on a hormone suplement to control bleeding and I about went crazy! (not exagerating here). When talking to my dr. he just shrugs his shoulders and says this is, "all perfectly normal."
The other good thing about going through change of life is that I feel so emotionally balanced like I never have before. I have control of my emotions and am happy most of the time. I don't have the, "roller coaster ride", like I use to.
Have a great love life. I have a wonderful boyfriend who I am very close to and the intimacy is great!
But still, I miss my jogging.
Advice ladies? I could use some support right now in dealing with this. Men just don't understand.
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4/14/2015 4:42:42 PM |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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I don't have cramps and I only stay on for 4 days never been heavy, I know I'm going through mood changes because of my behavior but I'm trying to control it, met someone on here for my b'day and he's amazing
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4/14/2015 9:14:05 PM |
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cinnamonnhaze
Minneapolis, MN
53, joined Apr. 2014
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Yay, Packers!!!
Ms. Holland, I'll get back to you you. I have a lot to share on your subject. Thank you for starting this thread.
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4/14/2015 9:14:59 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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I don't have cramps and I only stay on for 4 days never been heavy, I know I'm going through mood changes because of my behavior but I'm trying to control it, met someone on here for my b'day and he's amazing
Oh that is so nice @Packer! Glad for you.
Yeah those mood swings can be pretty bad with those fluctuating hormones.
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4/14/2015 9:45:40 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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Yay, Packers!!!
Ms. Holland, I'll get back to you you. I have a lot to share on your subject. Thank you for starting this thread.
Thanks @Cinn
Angela
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4/15/2015 6:23:33 AM |
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aladytoo
Monroe, WI
61, joined Apr. 2006
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Op for one get a female Dr for starters.
You can have an ablasion done.If your done or chose not to have children.Will stop you periods 100%.I use to pms for 7 days heavy with clots,pain till I was 55.Mood swings I took care of by laying down and resting or sleeping.They pass,and over time disapear.Still get a few hot flashs still at 58.But much less now. Have a CBC done amazing you maybe lacking vitiams. Hope this helps.
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4/15/2015 7:23:50 AM |
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cinnamonnhaze
Minneapolis, MN
53, joined Apr. 2014
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Op for one get a female Dr for starters.
^^^^^^^^^
THIS IS A MUST!!!
I went to the doctor to see why I'm constantly so exhausted. Once I get moving, I'm like the energizer bunny, but I need my coffee & at least 1 hour every morning just to pull my thoughts together & I am having a very difficult time sleeping, staying asleep & getting quality sleep.
I am currently waiting on the rest of the results from my blood test. For starters I'm very low on vitamins D & B12.
I still get hot flashes too. Dressing & undressing consumes several hours each day. Very annoying!
My mood swings were never that bad.
Proof: my ex husband is still among the living.....
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4/15/2015 12:05:31 PM |
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aladytoo
Monroe, WI
61, joined Apr. 2006
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^^^^^^^^^
THIS IS A MUST!!!
I went to the doctor to see why I'm constantly so exhausted. Once I get moving, I'm like the energizer bunny, but I need my coffee & at least 1 hour every morning just to pull my thoughts together & I am having a very difficult time sleeping, staying asleep & getting quality sleep.
I am currently waiting on the rest of the results from my blood test. For starters I'm very low on vitamins D & B12.
I still get hot flashes too. Dressing & undressing consumes several hours each day. Very annoying!
My mood swings were never that bad.
Proof: my ex husband is still among the living.....
My vitamins that I was very low on was iron and D..now taking iron daily and 50000 unt once a week a scrip. Also multi, and calcium daily.
I fill like wonder woman..aka bulldozer. So get the F out of the way, have things to do.
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4/15/2015 5:34:44 PM |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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Oh that is so nice @Packer! Glad for you.
Yeah those mood swings can be pretty bad with those fluctuating hormones.
Thanks hollandI agree about the mood swings
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4/15/2015 5:35:17 PM |
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packersbabe920
Green Bay, WI
52, joined Jul. 2013
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Thanks cinn
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4/15/2015 10:27:46 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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Thank you ladies for you input and help. I have not had a cycle in almost a year now. I do take vitamins, but it is my leg joints more than anything that concern me. I started taking a vitamin suplement for that also.
Is weird, one week leg joints fine, hair ok. Next week I hurt and my hair gets all oily.grrrr!
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4/16/2015 2:08:16 AM |
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ltlwing
Williamsburg, OH
54, joined Oct. 2013
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I went on the internet to find exercises less stressful on my joints.The jogging op might be too stressing on your knees etc.There are other alternatives that are just as affective as jogging,without the stress on joints.
Low impact workouts is what you need to research.
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4/16/2015 8:45:43 PM |
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nothingneeded
Johnston, IA
49, joined Sep. 2014
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I understand some what...love to jog.
However...if you get off on eating different...or not watch what you eat...this can affect a lot even with your cycle.
Im 47...but ive been watching this for a few years now and it makes a difference in what you eat on how your body feels.
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4/16/2015 9:29:16 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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I went on the internet to find exercises less stressful on my joints.The jogging op might be too stressing on your knees etc.There are other alternatives that are just as affective as jogging,without the stress on joints.
Low impact workouts is what you need to research.
That is an alternative I may have to look at. Thanks
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4/17/2015 5:49:42 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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That is an alternative I may have to look at. Thanks
And what does your doctor say?
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4/17/2015 5:58:57 PM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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That is an alternative I may have to look at. Thanks
Are you familiar with "YERBA MATE"? Is a type of tea from the north of Argentina, south of Brazil and Paraguay. I drink a cup every morning and my energy is great.
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4/17/2015 10:15:00 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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And what does your doctor say?
I rarely ever see one @duchessa. No insurance, money. Alabama being such a poor state that are very few or no resources for women in my situation.
It leaves me stuck playing the guessing game of what to do. sigh
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4/18/2015 2:25:45 AM |
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ltlwing
Williamsburg, OH
54, joined Oct. 2013
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Just so you know op...when I started menopause, I had weight gain.This is something a lot of women go through sometimes.I would exercise in trying to take the weight off..this wasn't working for me.I finally made a trip to the gyno...he started me on some hormone therapy.
I did this for a while in still exercising too.I dropped down from a size 8,now in a size 4.
Your hormones can reek havoc sometimes in trying to drop weight when menopausing.Some people find this hard to believe..your period problems might be solved also with birth control...this is what my doctor put me on to solve my hormonal problems.This is something worth looking into if you can...if not? There is a over the counter product called estrogen for weight ...you might want to try this if other option not available to you.
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4/18/2015 6:23:34 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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I rarely ever see one @duchessa. No insurance, money. Alabama being such a poor state that are very few or no resources for women in my situation.
It leaves me stuck playing the guessing game of what to do. sigh
I was in Alabama, twice....Yes, is a poor state but has free medical attention sites....and, then, there is Obamacare.
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4/18/2015 6:40:05 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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I rarely ever see one @duchessa. No insurance, money. Alabama being such a poor state that are very few or no resources for women in my situation.
It leaves me stuck playing the guessing game of what to do. sigh
Free & Income Based Clinics in Hartselle, Alabama.
Each one of these free clinics are about 25' from Danville; hopefully in one of these places you can find the help you need.
Don't ever give up.
Priceville Family Medicine - Decatur
Location: 5.89 miles from Hartselle
68 Marco Dr. S.E.
Decatur, AL - 35603
(256) 432-2007
Childrens Health Of Decatur - Decatur
Location: 9.77 miles from Hartselle
2112 6th Ave. S.E.
Decatur, AL - 35601
(256) 340-1251
Decatur Primary Care - Decatur
Location: 10.43 miles from Hartselle
1852 Beltline Rd. Suite. A
Decatur, AL - 35601
(256) 353-0178
Family Health Care Clinic Inc - Decatur
Location: 10.69 miles from Hartselle
1304 13th Ave. S.E. Ste A
Decatur, AL - 35601
256-340-1251
Community Free Clinic Of Decatur - Decatur
Location: 11.80 miles from Hartselle
245 Jackson St Se
Decatur, AL - 35601
(256)309-5617
Good Samaritan Health Clinic Cullman - Cullman
Location: 18.54 miles from Hartselle
401 Arnold St., NE
Cullman, AL - 35055
(256) 775-1389
Cullman Quality Health Care - Cullman
Location: 20.93 miles from Hartselle
2016 Main Ave. S.W.
Cullman, AL - 35055
256-775-0230
Family Health Care Clinic Inc - Rogersville
Location: 22.59 miles from Hartselle
16410 U S. Highway 72
Rogersville, AL - 35652
256-247-3154
Community Free Dental Clinic in Huntsville - Huntsville
Location: 23.86 miles from Hartselle
2227 Drake Ave, suite 4
Huntsville, AL - 35815
(256) 489-1853
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4/19/2015 8:25:22 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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Wow @Ms. Duch. That is so thougtful of you to find those sites. From what I have found you have to be a resident of that county to avail yourself of those services. Like the Cullman one.
I live in Lawrence co. right on the ege of it. I can't find anything in this county.
I must admit, I am confused about Obama care completely.
I don't file taxes since I have unearned income from my son's social security. I am not sure I could get Obama care with no money.
Does anyone understand how Obama care is suppose to work? The puzzling thing is when I went to medicaid office to inquire about it, they flat out told me that Alabama is not participating in it. The only help they give is to children and pregnant women.
I was under the impression that all states had to particiapate in this?
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4/21/2015 9:13:26 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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ms_holland
Here, Town Creek is 25.8 miles from Danville...and is in Lawrence Co. Al.
Free clinics and community health centers in Lawrence county.
Below are the listings of free and low cost clinics in Lawrence county. These clinics can help low-income and uninsured people by offerring free and discounted rates for medical and/or dental care. We welcome user reviews and corrections of clinic listings, as we strive to provide our users with the best and most up-to-date information possible. Simply click on the clinic listing for more information.
Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--town Creek
Location: Town Creek, AL - 35672-2500
Contact Phone: 800-508-7481
Services: Well Visits (Children and Adults), Acute and Chronic Visits, (Children and Adults), School and Work Physicals, Immunizations and, Vaccines, Diabetic Counseling, Hypertension Counseling, Women's Health Services, WIC Certification and Counseling, General De
Remarks: Community Health, Rural Area, Permanent Clinic, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)
Town Creek Family Practice
Location: Town Creek, AL - 35672
Contact Phone: 256-685-3336
Services: Primary Medical Care
Remarks: Community Health Center., Rural Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 40 hours per week)
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4/21/2015 9:15:38 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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ms_holland
I know everybody who is not insured by his/her job or has private insurance must sign for Obamacare.
As a retired teacher I have insurance from the NYC school system...so I never investigate into OC.
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4/21/2015 10:53:42 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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ms_holland
I know everybody who is not insured by his/her job or has private insurance must sign for Obamacare.
As a retired teacher I have insurance from the NYC school system...so I never investigate into OC.
Yes they are, but how is it that Alabama is not participating in it?
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4/22/2015 6:28:38 AM |
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duchessa
Yonkers, NY
64, joined Aug. 2008
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Yes they are, but how is it that Alabama is not participating in it?
Check the net...
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5/1/2015 6:38:51 PM |
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peachy1954
Sacramento, CA
63, joined Oct. 2010
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^^^^^^^^^
THIS IS A MUST!!!
I went to the doctor to see why I'm constantly so exhausted. Once I get moving, I'm like the energizer bunny, but I need my coffee & at least 1 hour every morning just to pull my thoughts together & I am having a very difficult time sleeping, staying asleep & getting quality sleep.
I am currently waiting on the rest of the results from my blood test. For starters I'm very low on vitamins D & B12.
I still get hot flashes too. Dressing & undressing consumes several hours each day. Very annoying!
My mood swings were never that bad.
Proof: my ex husband is still among the living.....
Have you EVER thought that caffeine might be messing with your body in a big way? It is known to exacerbate joint pain, sleep disturbances, and a host of other issues. Sleep deprivation is a form of torture and will make you crazy.
Just for the heck of it , warning you will feel crummy for about 5 days, stop all caffeine and see if you don't feel more "normal".
Since all of your issues also suggest endocrine problems have more than the first level of thyroid tests done and see if that is not your culprit. Not all things are menopause but if you have had "period" issues that would be a key. Looking at your pictures I would bet money it is.
Last but not least I would check and see if you are developing an allergy to Methlyparaben a common ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, lotions and the common refresher of joggers wet wipes. I have mention it in several threads because I had a very painful flare of joint pain and that pins and needles sensation after using them more commonly. If you are tossing and turning with leg pain at night it is a good bet you are working up to a reaction.
The advice to get another Doctor is excellent. Any doctor that blows you off over any issue is bad news but a doctor that disqualifies your complaints as "female" is a lazy doctor and probably a sexist.
Good Luck.
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5/1/2015 9:32:41 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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Thanks @Peachy.
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5/2/2015 9:31:40 AM |
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cinnamonnhaze
Minneapolis, MN
53, joined Apr. 2014
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Thank you, Peachy.
I get blown off by lots of doctors. They take one look at me & decide that I'm just fine. They ignore my requests for blood tests. Pay no attention to my sleep deprivation (& this makes me want to physically hurt them). And today, I'm on my way to the ER again! Seems to be the only place I can get anyone to listen.
I've had the shoulder issue. Was back at the doc. Told them I could feel an infection spreading over to my neck & ear. Yesterday (& today) my face is so swollen that my neighbor (who is a nurse) gasped when she saw me. My eye is swollen, my ear is throbbing & my upper lip....let's just say I don't have to "try" to make the little "duck face" pose. I'm stuck in it!
So I will go to the ER (I'm familiar with this series of events), they will have to give me the IV antibiotic drip, sedate the hell out of me, & tell me to follow up with a doctor. I will. Then I will wait for some smart a** Doogie Hauser to give me a piece of gum. (& yes, that actually happened last year when I had 103.4 fever that lasted more than 2 weeks.) I never got anything for that & I'm reasonably sure this infection has been floating around in me since last summer.
Since then I've had numerous infections - a small cut & my entire hand swells up from an infection. Fevers that go way past 102 & stay there for weeks.
THIS is why people go to the ER so often. Family medicine doctors nod their heads & then blow you off.
I'm 51. I know exactly what I need - a long strong course of antibiotics! Yet I have a medicine cabinet FULL of Meds they INSIST on, yet do nothing to help me.
It's the co-pay. Why would they want to cure you on the first try when they can keep you coming back over & over. And each time the docs are able to get you to agree to some new med with 100's of bad side effects, they get a nice little bonus from a pharmasuedical company.
This is why the cost of our medical is so outrageous in this country. Most other countries don't let their doctors get bribed by the big pharma companies - they actually get their licenses yanked for taking the "bribe".
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5/4/2015 4:49:35 PM |
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ms_holland
Danville, AL
54, joined Mar. 2014
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@Cin, I shudder to think of how our health care will be even worse with Obamacare coming in.
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