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Take two and log back in tomorrow
Or maybe your spouse was in an accident on the way to the mall, or maybe you're feeling unaccountably miserable, and it's not just the blues. Worse: Your son is sneezing, your spouse injured, and you're feeling miserable. By all means, call the doc. But do some research too. You'll probably have plenty of time while you're on hold. People coping with everything from allergies and asthma to paralysis make regular journeys to Web meccas for information and support. Medical centers, nonprofit groups, and individuals all post what they know about diseases and other conditions, from scientific studies to home-brewed remedies. All this is in addition to the bevy of online medical journals. Besides sites chock-full of medical information, you'll find chat rooms, newsgroups, and mailing lists addressing even the most esoteric illnesses. Let's face it: You're not going to describe your spouse's injury in all its gory detail to your colleagues at work -- at least they hope not. And you might feel more comfortable talking to strangers about some problems, anyway. If you confide in a neighbor, for instance, you may just find out in a few weeks that everyone in town knows you're having problems with impotence. Besides the education you'll receive, the Web can be a source of cheap therapy -- and you can come for help, or just to chat, whenever it's convenient for you. You may even make some friends on the way.
-- Heather Jones and M. Trouble Sample
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