Help me relax about abdominal pain and possible heath problems. [more inside]
posted by sucre on Mar 9, 2013 - 13 answers

Is there such a thing as minor appendicitis surgery or am I going to be calling 911 for a student in the middle of a midterm tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by lesbiassparrow on Oct 4, 2012 - 25 answers

Pre-emptive appendectomy? Difficulty filter: living and working in remote corners of Africa. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Feb 9, 2012 - 14 answers

How can I make the most of a loved one's unwanted hospital stay? I want him to get the best care possible, I want to avoid insurance conflicts, I want to support his recovery efforts, and I want to avoid going insane. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on May 24, 2011 - 22 answers

I have many of the symptoms of appendicitis, but the doctors say that nothing is wrong with me. I'd like to see a GI doctor, but I'm going out of town for Christmas on Thursday. What's the best way to manage these symptoms so that I can enjoy my holiday? [more inside]
posted by chara on Dec 21, 2010 - 20 answers