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Show Tuesday, August 1, 1995 Eating before catching waves in Price pool Diagnosing dysmenorrhea in women, treating associated painful symptoms mmyrm t t&M By CRAIG ENSIGN Physicians assistant For millions of women, their monthly cycle brings At front, 1 1 month-old McLean Hiser and his grandparents, the Bringhursts of Orem, settle down to a quick picnic in the shade at Prices -- Washington Park before a recent day sun at the Desert Wave Pool, in hours to days of pelvic pain and cramping. In severe cases of dysmenorrhea .or painful periods, women may have associated symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, fatigue, diarrhea, lower back pain and headache. For some women, dizziness and fainting are a part of the monthly period. In addition to the physical and emotional problems associated with dysmenorrhea, many women have to stop their dialy activities to wait out the symptoms. In many cases, this includes missing school, absence from work and cancellation of social plans. When treating a patient with painful periods, clinicians categorize the disease as primary or secondary dysmenorrhea. Although the symptoms of both types may be the similar, the treatment Joy Mining Machinery service center faciiity at Price achieves certification Joy Mining Machinery, a Harnischfeger Industries Company, recently announced that the Price service center facility has been certified to the ISO 9002 International Quality Standard. The certification of the Price facility followed an intensive assessment of the quality system at the location by Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI), which is accredited through the British National Accreditation of Certifying Bodies, the Dutch Council for Certification and the U.S. Registrar Accreditation Board. The ISO 9002 standard specifies quality assurance in production and installation. We are very proud of the approaches vary. In a patient with primary dysmenorrhea, several characteristics are recognizable. For example, the first episode of pain occurs within six months to a year after menar-che- . The duration of pain is usually 48 to 72 hours and begins within hours of the beginning of the period. The pain is typically described as crampy or labor-likDysmenorrhea is the most common gynecologic complaint of adolescent girls. Sixty percent of young women are believed to suffer from varying degress of painful periods. Of adolescents and women under age 25 who are afflicted with painful periods, 80 percent are ISO 9002 certification at our service center and thank our employees whose hard work resulted in this important achievment. This award reconfirms our continuous commitment or providing our customers with the best products and services available, said Tim McCallum, vice president and general manager of Joys western' region. e. Carbons coal miners, d operators about dangers MSHA reminds heat-relate- The United States Labor Departments Mine Safety and Health Administration reminds miners and mine operators in Carbon County and across the nation of the potential dangers of working when outside temperatures climb to higher levels. We want to be sure that miners and mine operators alike are mindful of the preventive measures they can take when the weather is extremely warm to prevent illnesses, heat-relate- d pointed out J. Davitt McAteer, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. Min ers non-met- at coal mines, metal and mines, quarries, al mills and other operations can all be affected by the intense summer heat. MSHA has started sending notices to mining industry workers suggesting that cool fluids be consumed consistently throughout the workday. The notices recommend that frequent breaks for rest should be planned based on work intensity. In addition, the notices stress that work activities requiring miners to wear specialized, heavier clothing or equipment should be sche failure-to-filefailure-to-p- penalties and interest charges. Extensions beyond four months are granted only for persons in extreme hardship situations, some military personnel and taxpayers living and working outside the United States. Generally, the IRS will not grant extensions of more than six months. Tay payers unable to pay all income taxes owed should pay what they can an,d attach Form 9465, Installment Agreement Request , to the front of returns. Before filing, taxpyers are advised to read instructions carefully and double-chec- k the accuracy of returns, espe- - have involved laborers, mechanics, welders, equipment operators along with Once prostaglandin National Mine Health and Safety Academy, located in Beckley, W.Va. the children at yg Helper resident Steven Nielson recently received a doctor Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. A 1987 College of Eastern Utah graduate, Nielson received an associate degree in science and attended University of Utah. At PCPM, he was a member of the American College of Podiatric Surgeons and will complete a residency program at New York Community Hospital. He is the son of Don and Peggy Nielson. , ' 1995from 4:00 7:30 p.tn. at (Pioneer (Park. totg 4 KJO O sat back and laughed until I nearly cried..." "It's quite a sight. A small child who comes out to see it will remember it hr the rest of his life." The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID 'They glided across wires and floated through the air with comfortable ease as their costumes sparkles under the lights." The Mountain Home News, Mountain Home, ID Circus treated crowds to a day of "The Carson & Barnes excitement Tuesday with a pair of spectacular performances." The Times, Forest Lake, MN "Carson & Barnes packs a shot of fun that will cheer any heart and make any soul laugh. The show itself is incredible." The Starl(Yille Daily News, Starkville, MS SEEI ITi NO W.IOR: MISS' ITi FOREVER mil AUGUST 4 r: i ( PRICE, UTAH 4 ' i . 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More extension information is available by calling the IRS Presents We would like to released, it attaches to receptor sites in the myometrium or muscle lining of the uterus which causes painful uterine contractions. Prostaglandins are also responsible for a decreased blood flow to the uterus which further contri- - tion on heat stress may be obtained by contacting the CULTURE CONNECTION Treatment for dysmenor- rhea, both primary and secondary, is targeted at the specific cause or causes of the disease. In primary dysmenorrhea, medications are used to suppress the development of the endometrium such as oral birth control pills and inject- - ry us called prostaglandin. This chemical is most prevalent in the first 4 8 hours of the period. supervisory personnel. Additional MSHA informa- e such as DepoPrevera. Nonsteroidal drugs such as ibuprofen are also employed to su ppress production of prostaglandins. Treatment of secondary dysmenorrhea is directed specifically at the underlying cause. Treatment options, based on the underlying problem, range from use of medications to surgery. A woman who seeks medical attention for problems associated with menstrual pain can expect her medical provider to spend time collecting a specific history of her pain. Her provider will likely ask questions about what the pain feels like, when she first experienced the pain and what other symptoms are associated with the pain. Physical examination of patients with primary dysmenorrhea is usually completely normal. The disease is believed to be caused by the increased production and release of a chemical in the endometrial lining of the uter- heat-relate- toll-fre- able birth control medications dysmenorrhea. Extended deadline period on filing 1 994 federal income tax returns ends Aug. 15 Carbon County taxpayers who requested a four:month extension on 1994 federal individual income taxes should file returns by Aug. 15. According to the Internal Revenue Service, not meeting the deadline could result in butes to the painful period. In secondary dysmenorrhe-a- , a specific cause for the pain can be identified. Endometriosis is the leading cause. Other identifying features include the age of the patient at onset of pain. Secondary dysmenorrhea usually develops long after the onset of menarche. With endometriosis, pain is caused by the endometrium the lining of the uterus which is sluffed off each month resulting in a period implanting outside of the uterus. Implantation typically occurs on the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic wall. In severe cases, it can implant anywhere in the body. In addition to endometriosis, other causes of secondary dysmenorrhea include a history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), currently active PID, use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control, a malformed uterus or a growth on the uterus. Other problems associated with secondary dysmenorrhe-a- , in addition to pain, include heavy or irregular periods and infertility problems. attributable to primary duled for cooler parts of the day or broken into smaller tasks with rest breaks in betweens. During the past five years, there have been 165 reported cases of d illness in American miners. These cases agencys Sun Advocate, Price, Utah 7B V |