Q: Women tend to develop fibromyalgia more often than men. The symptoms can develop slowly or they can begin after some form of trauma, either physical, mental, or emotional. The causes of fibromyalgia are unknown. There appear to be genetic and gender factors. The immune system may be involved, because fibromyalgia often presents after infections and is often associated with autoimmune disorders like lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. There are a few symptoms that you can look for that might be signs you have fibromyalgia. Widespread pain is the most common symptom. This pain is most often described as a constant dull ache. Fibromyalgia may be diagnosed if the pain has lasted for at least 3 months and is on both sides of your body. The pain also has to be both above and below your waist to be diagnosed as fibromyalgia.  Those diagnosed with fibromyalgia have significant fatigue, at least partly because of sleep difficulties. Sleep can occur for long periods, but is often disrupted by pain, restless legs syndrome, and sleep apnea. Even if an individual with fibromyalgia has slept for a long time, they may still wake up tired. People with fibromyalgia report ‘’fibro fog,’’ which is a condition that disrupts the ability to focus, to pay attention, and to concentrate on any mental tasks. Other symptoms can include depression, headaches, and abdominal discomfort or cramping.
A: Learn about the disease. Watch for the symptoms.

Q: Physical therapy can be inconvenient or even painful, but it is essential in preventing muscle wasting. Therapy will increase the strength of the muscles which surround and encase your fractured bone; this process will speed up your recovery. In addition, follow-up medical appointments with an orthopedic specialist may be needed.  Start physical therapy after you have been given permission by your orthopedist. Your orthopedist will usually do a followup x-ray to make sure that the fracture has healed and ensure that it is safe to begin therapy. There are multiple medical abnormalities that can result from a fractured bone, depending on the severity of the break and the age and general health of the individual. If you have any concerns about these problems, ask your doctor. These complications can include:   Nonunion or malunion of the bone. Nonunion is when the bone cannot grow back together. Malunion is when the bone grows together improperly and requires surgical correction.  Severe pain. Swelling or discoloration of the casted limb. Smelly discharges and bleeding require you to seek medical help immediately.  Blot clots. Symptoms of a blood clot may include a warm, red, painful swollen spot under your skin. Seek medical help right away if you think you might have a blood clot. Waiting for a fracture to heal can be a slow, frustrating, and at times painful process. You may need to ask friends, family, coworkers, and/or your partner to help you perform tasks that you could normally do on your own without a problem. In these instances, don’t hesitate to ask for help with issues such as:   Walking up and down stairs. Typing on a computer or using your phone. Driving a vehicle. Brushing your teeth and other hygiene tasks.
A: Attend or do therapy consistently. Watch out for possible signs of infection and other complications. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Q: Use a ruler to measure the height of your cat’s stomach from the ground. Mark this measurement on the door with a horizontal line using a pencil. Use a spirit level to make sure that the horizontal line is straight.  The measurement for most cats is approximately 4.7 in (12 cm). If you have multiple cats, use the shortest belly height as taller cats are able to crouch.  Having the cat flap installed at the right height means that your cat will be able to easily get in and out. Use a measuring tape to measure how wide the door is. Divide this measurement by 2 to find where the center point is. Mark this point along the horizontal line that you drew using an “X” symbol.  Measure twice to find the center so that you can be confident that the measurement is accurate. This marking is where the center of the cat flap will be. Follow the instructions that came with the cat flap to fit the template. Line the template up along the horizontal line so that the cat flap will be the correct height. Make sure that you secure the template so that the middle is at the center of the door.  Use the spirit level again to ensure that the template is sitting straight. If your cat flap kit doesn't include a template, photocopy the cat flap to create your own template. The cat flap template will indicate where you need to drill the holes. Make sure that the holes are slightly larger than the jigsaw blade width. A 3/8 in (10 mm) flat bit is an ideal size to use for drilling the corner holes. For square or rectangular cat flaps, you will need to drill 4 holes. However, for circular cat flaps, drilling only 1 hole at the top of the template is usually all that’s necessary. Peel the masking tape off to remove the template. Use a pencil and a ruler to create a square or rectangle that joins the holes together. This will serve as a guide for the opening that you are about to cut. Place the blade of the jigsaw into a corner hole. Drill from 1 hole to the next to cut out the shape from the door. Follow the line as closely as possible and guide the blade around the shape. Don’t push the jigsaw to make it go faster. Let it work at its own speed as this will result in the best and most accurate cut. Rub along the edges of the cut out using sandpaper to tidy up the shape. Be careful not to sand too much to prevent the size from changing. Hold the cat flap up against the cutout on the door. Push the cat flap open and let it close on its own to make sure that it works properly and doesn’t catch on the door. If the cat flap catches on anything, take note of which part of the cut out isn’t right and use a rasp or a file to adjust the size.
A: Mark the height of your cat’s stomach on your door. Find the center of the width of your door. Stick the cat flap template to your door using masking tape. Drill 1 hole in each corner of the template. Remove the template and draw a line to connect the holes. Cut out the cat flap shape using a jigsaw. Smooth the edges of the hole using a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. Check that the cat flap opens properly.

Q: To boot from the USB drive, you will have to set the BIOS to boot from USB first instead of the hard drive. To open the BIOS, reset your computer and hit the displayed key to enter Setup. The key varies by manufacturer, but is usually F2, F10, F12, or Del. Change the 1st Boot Device to your USB drive. Be sure that it is inserted, or you may not be given an option to choose it. Depending on your manufacturer, it may say Removable Device or list your flash drive’s model. If you set the boot order correctly, your Windows 8 installation will load after the manufacturer’s logo disappears.
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Open the BIOS. Navigate to the Boot menu in your BIOS. Save changes and reboot.