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f: Are my symptoms just "all in my head" or psychosomatic?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome : Frequently Asked Questions - Heal...
Several studies have shown that psychological disturbances are more common in IBS patients than patients with other gastrointestinal diagnoses and healthy controls. However, people with IBS who do not seek medical care have a similar psychological profile as the general population. Therefore, IBS is not caused by psychological problems, but a person's outcome and illness behavior is affected by their psychological make-up.
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Is MCS real--or just a psychosomatic, "boutique" disability?

MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY
People with disabilities have a long history of needing to convince physicians, researchers, and even family members that they experience very real ailments. Most recently, people with Multiple Sclerosis, Gulf War Syndrome, and Post Polio Syndrome had long intense battles with physicians to convince them that the incapacitation they experience is not "in their heads," or a manifestation of a "poor attitude.
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What Is A "Propeller Head"?

PC Basics
A propeller head is a term of endearment I use for those people who create, build or have a hand in the development of all the computer-based technologies that we use today. In the past, we may have called these folks nerds, geeks, Poindexters or any number of not-so-endearing terms. However, the joke is on us. They are the ones creating all of the latest and greatest technologies for us to use.
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What is "Thread Head"?

FOOL Thread FAQ
Despite what it sounds like, it's neither something dirty or a bad hairdo. The frequent splitting has an unusual side effect. Whoever has the top post on page 101 will be the new 'Author' of the thread in the forum index. Some people actively compete to get this spot; others prefer to let it happen naturally and randomly. Either way, the Thread Head is the unofficial leader for a few days... till we split again! For the record: The Original Author of the first thread was SilverElf.
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What is a "safety head"?

BS&B Safety Systems
A "safety head" is the BS&B nomenclature for a rupture disk holder. The ASME Code defines a "rupture disk device" as a rupture disk and the holder into which the disk is installed. The "safety head" is the portion of the device which ensures the proper performance of a rupture disk and accommodates its installation into a piping scheme.
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What actually happens when you reach "shut-off head" with a dredge pump?

FAQ - Ellicott Dredges
This occurs when the maximum published head capacity for a pump is reached. Say a pump is rated at 185 of total dynamic head and the system is showing the pump 220 feet of head. What happens is that the solids stop flowing in the line and the pump impeller continues to turn at high speed and nothing is being pumped. This condition can also cause severe pump bearing damage, not to mention a possible plugged discharge line.
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What does "Pedestal's Head" mean?

INTEC Frequently Asked Questions - raised floor - access flo...
The upper element of the pedestal shaped specifically to support the panels and stringers, if prescribed. Intec pedestal's head is the result of an innovative design according to which is manifactured as a monolithic element with four spokes for the fastening of the stringers.
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Why do Marines and sailors call the latrine a "head"?

Leatherneck - Magazine of the Marines
quot;Head" is a term from our naval brethren derived from the days of wooden ships and iron men. Those were the days when the comfort station for the crew was forward on either side of the ship's bowsprit. The bowsprit is a built-in spar projecting forward and angling up from the bow of a sailing vessel. It extends the head sails and helps support the mast(s) through head stays. Thus the word "head."
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Why Just Mask Your Symptoms?

Cold and Flu Shoc
Unlike other formulas that merely mask the symptoms of a cold or flu, the clinically proven ingredients in Cold & Flu Shoc act to boost your body's natural immune defense to help increase your resistance before a Cold or Flu can take hold.
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When is a "power brush" or "power head" required?

Thinkvacuums.com - Central Vacuum Cleaners, Nutone Vacuums, ...
We recommend that you have a power brush if you have carpet in the residence. The power brush loosens the dirt for proper cleaning along with separating and lifting the nap on the carpet to keep it in top condition and proper appearance.
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What is a psychosomatic illness?

Hypnosis Self Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy Certification Traini...
In general, illness springs from one of two causes. It may be entirely physical in origin or it may be psychosomatic, that is, a physical illness with psychological or emotional causes. This latter type of illness is the one that suggestion while in a state of hypnosis can help us to overcome. (Many physicians now claim that over half of all illnesses fall into a category of psychosomatic.)
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What does "Head to Head" coverage mean, and can I get by without it?

Johnson Irrigation - Montreal's sprinkler and lighting contr...
On any system, one of the fundamentals of design is that each head hit the one to the left and right of it, and any other heads within its throw. This provides even water coverage, referred to as "Matched Precipitation". Really what you are trying to achieve is artificial rainfall. Areas with only single coverage might fare well in cool conditions, but will be the first to brown up in very hot weather.
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How can TeleStik "hook head" assist those with limited shoulder strength?

TeleStik - Frequently Asked Questions
The weight of the TeleStik models range from 2.3 ounces to 5.4 ounces. They are the lightest most portable reachers in the World. If you have a disability and/or are in a wheelchair and you are concerned you don???t have the shoulder strength to extend the telescoping arm, you can attach the hook head to a fixed object (ie door handle, cupboard handle) and simply back up. To close or collapse the telescoping arm, you can push against a fixed object (ie wall, door).
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V-F. Is it better to cryopreserve the whole body or just the head ?

CRYONICS − FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
If future science can repair freezing damage and other cryopreservation damage − along with disease damage and aging damage − future science should also be able to grow new, improved bodies. Heads can be stored at much less expense than whole bodies, so there is an economic incentive to store only the heads. Also, heads can be cooled and perfused more quickly than whole bodies, and are therefore vitrify more readily − resulting in better cryopreservation.
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Do I need to treat all of my pets, or just the one with symptoms?

Mange FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
With an infestation of Sarcoptic mange, you should treat all of the pets, as they could have larva or mites on their body, but are not yet symptomatic. With demodectic mange, it is not necessary.
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What are the symptoms of "Endometriosis"?

Pregnancy FAQ
Endometriosis can cause pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic area before, during, and after menstruation, and irregular or heavy bleeding during menstruation. Other common symptoms include pain during sexual intercourse and pain when passing stools or urinating.
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Is the f-list just for women?

F List ? Your online source for fashion in Canada
Not at all! The F-list is for everyone who is interested in fashion. We approach all kinds of retailers and partners to bring exciting discounts to our members.
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Can I just rename my image from "sprite.psd" to "sprite.gif"?

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No, you can't simply change the file extension in order to make it work. You must use a program to convert this file into one of the accepted web formats. If you must post a special file, upload or zip that file and post it as a text link. This includes media such as movies (AVI, MOV), since most people do not want to automatically load large files or view movies embedded into web pages.
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Q1: Is "visual language" just another name for "comics"?

Frequently Asked Questions
No. Despite their connections, "visual language" and what we have come to call "comics" are two separate things — though they have a complex relationship. While comics (the objects and culture) have provided the most prominent avenue for visual language use through the last century, comics are not visual language. The best way to think of this relationship is that visual language is the language that comics are often written in, the same way that novels are written in text.
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I just found out I got an “F” in a class two years ago; how can I get that changed?

Frequently Asked Questions - Office of Student Services - Oh...
The only person who can change a grade is the faculty. Try contacting them if you want to discuss your performance in the class. If you thought you dropped the class, check your own records. You may also submit a petition to Admissions & Records who will research your registration records.
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Why don't you just go F#cK yourselves?

Frequently Asked Questions
We tried so much we came out with a pack of ideas that made us understand we weren't alone! So we'd like to share our experience with other hermaphrodites.
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Are they just another "yappy" small dog?

Articles
No. They'll alert you when someone is at your dog and to strange noises outside your home. Otherwise, they are quiet. Although, some Havanese are more "vocal" than others. The Havanese is truly one of the most delightful of the small breeds. They are exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted. Their love of attention comes from their adorable little "show-off" natures. They are curious and busy constantly. They are natural clowns and enjoy interludes of rowdy, madcap play.
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F. Is there anything I can do on my own?

The Cancel FAQ
If you can determine where the cancels are coming form, mail the postmaster at that site (or abuse@site, if present) with your complaints. If this doesn't work, you may want to try notifying the people that give the site its newsfeed; for details on how to determine this, read the Spam Tracking FAQ. Your news administrator may be capable of making your machine not accept posts from a certain other machine. If necessary, this can be used to ignore the cancel messages on your own site.
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What is the f-number?

Howstuffworks "How Telescopes Work"
The focal ratio or f/number relates to the brightness of the image and the width of the field of view. The focal ratio is the focal length of the objective lens or primary mirror divided by the aperture. The focal ratio concept comes from the camera world, where a small focal ratio meant a short exposure time for the film, and was said to be "fast.
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What are the symptoms?

Urinary Incontinence in Women
If you have stress incontinence, you may leak a small to medium amount of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, exercise, or do similar things. If you have urge incontinence, you may feel a sudden urge to urinate and the need to urinate often. With this type of bladder control problem, you may leak a larger amount of urine that can soak your clothes or run down your legs.
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QTsyndrome.ch - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The usual symptoms are syncope (sudden loss of consciousness) or sudden death, typically occurring during physical activity or emotional upset. These most commonly begin in preteen to teenage years, but may present from a few days of age to middle age. The syncopal episodes are often misdiagnosed as the common faint (vasovagal event) or a seizure. Actual seizures are uncommon in long QT syndrome, but epilepsy is one of the common errors in diagnosis.
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Syphilis
Usually painless without itch and may go away even without treatment. Even if the sore goes away, the infection can progress. The sore can come back if not treated. Occasionally a sore can occur at other sites including the anus, mouth or vagina. With or without feeling tired or flu-like. The rash may show up all over the body including the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
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Quality Health | Urinary Incontinence in Women
The main symptom of stress incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine while coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, or doing similar activities. This usually results in a small to moderate amount of urine loss. Symptoms of urge incontinence include a sudden, urgent need to urinate and/or the need to urinate frequently. It often results in a moderate to large amount of urine leaked, possibly soaking clothing or running down legs.
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Colon Polyps
You can have colon polyps and not know it because they usually don't cause symptoms. They are usually found during routine screening tests for colon cancer. A screening test looks for signs of a disease when there are no symptoms. If polyps get large, they can cause symptoms. You may have bleeding from your rectum or a change in your bowel habits.
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