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Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
It's important to understand that when you become sexually active, you can be at risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Some STDs are easily treated with no long-term effects, while others can be carried for life or cause serious or life-threatening diseases.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia is an infection that is spread through sexual contact. This disease infects the urethra in men. In women, it infects the urethra and the cervix and can spread to other reproductive organs. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that can spread through sexual contact. It can infect the genital tract, urethra, anus and throat in both men and women.
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Herpes
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a very common virus that causes oral herpes, genital herpes, or both. There are two types: HSV-1 (oral herpes) and HSV-2 (genital herpes).
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HPV and Genital Warts
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. Over 20 million women and men carry the virus at any one time, but most do not know it. Most types of HPV are harmless and go away without treatment. Some types of HPV can turn into cervical cancer or cause genital warts.
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HIV Prevention
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks your body's immune system, making you vulnerable to catching infections. At an advanced stage it is called AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). If HIV is diagnosed in its early stages, it can be treated with medications.
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Hepatitis Prevention
Infectious hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. There are different kinds of infectious hepatitis viruses, and some are transmitted through sex with an infected partner. The most common types are Hepatitis A, B, and C.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is an infectious disease that, when left untreated, can progress to a late stage that causes serious health problems. Syphilis can be sexually transmitted or can result from close contact with an infected person’s genitals, mouth, or rectum.
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