I'm a 47 year old female prescribed this as a last resort in case my viral infection turns into a chest infection. I am very sensitive to any side effect and can't take a lot of the usual antibiotics because of this. Trimethoprim was a great one but caused severe blistering of the mouth and Erythromycin which caused severe breathing difficulties. One of the side effects on my leaflet with Oxy says it can cause 'swelling around the heart' - how safe is his stuff?? I have Left ventricular hypertrophy or LVH (the left side of my heart is enlarged) but my GP says this is nothing to worry about! Am I safe to take this drug with this condition?
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Is there a difference between disc displacement and dislocation? I see those terms being used around here a lot and was wondering if one indicates whether a disc could be recaptured and whether a disc is not reducing?
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I have gained about 30 pounds in edema due to my nephrotic syndrome in less than 24/7 hrs what should I do?
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I gave blood mid January 2014 after registering some high blood pressure readings ( systolic up around 155) and reading saga study results suggesting benefit. I had previously tried reducing this through more exercise, and eating more healthily. Initially after giving blood the systolic remained elevated at 160. However it later reduced to 135. Three months later my BP is around 88/138 - so still a little on the high side, but still much reduced from the elevated levels previously.
Also taking CoQ10, but not eating a very good diet.
Anyway - just for those who are interested giving blood (especially for men who drink too much), can help.
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I think this is what is happening to my 15 month old child. The first time it happened, I took him to the doctor and they said it was a breath holding spell due to the fact that it always happens when we he is hurt and about to scream but cant seem to catch his breath. But after several other events, I noticed that his back arches, his hands curl up and his arms and legs stiffen and sometimes foams a little at the mouth. I think this is a seizure, although he has never convulsed. He is going back to the doctor tomorrow, but I guess the treatment is the same... nothing. I wish there was something I could do. It's so scary.
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Am wondering if anyone that has had shots in the lower back become numb or paralyzed from the waist down?
Two weeks after getting these shots I became paralyzed from waist down with daily headache and other problems.My pain dr. Put together a team of doctors who were able with strong medications to get my feeling back in my legs.They ran all kinds of tests that showed masse on liver,kidney,lung and large mass on thyroid.Blood sugar was 140 and then 61.Noone told me anything,they just told me I could go home with meds and appointments for tomorrow and the 31st.
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my testicles hurt. it only hurts when i walk but it doesn't hurt a lot. when i just in my chair or bed it doesn't hurt.
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Does anyone find eating gluten makes their Fibromyalgia worse?
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Last month i had a very bad bout with the flu. My whole body was paining. It started with my upper legs. Almost like someone gave me charlie horse in my muscles. Then my feet and bottom of my feet started paining. I could not even walk. I wore memory foam slippers on my feet the few times out of bed. My hands had the same painful sensitive sensations as my feet. a few days later my lungs started to hurt and I had something pneumonia. When i started recovering, the pain and numb sensations stayed on the bottom of my feet, my hands legs and arms. Not to mention the weakness that still exist in my limbs. Also, which is confusing and worrying me most now is the numbness on my face and in my mouth, it feels like dental freezing leaving my mouth. It's been at least a month since i recovered from the flu. I have seen my Dr. and have been scheduled for a CT scan. Has anyone had these symptoms before?
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I'm a 48 yr old lady who has UC now for 25 years. I was diagnosed when i was 6 months pregnant and the flare lasted until my daughter was 2 years old. I have had several episodes over the last 20 or so years, but all have been controlled with rectal Mesalazine. Sept 2012 I had a major flare up while on vacation in USA and hadn't brought any meds with me. I have been bad ever since. I have had the 10 weeks of steroids which cleared it up, but as soon as i stopped them it started all over again. I was put on 200 mg of Azathioprine, 400 mg Ferrous Sulphate, 4 g of Mesalazine oral as well as the supositories. Grim.......so tired, so low. Jan I was put on Adacolumn for 8 weeks of dialysis. This gave me a months break, but the symptoms returned along with leg ulcers (pyoderma gangrenosum) and an amazing pox, warty virus all along my abdomen, and thighs. The skin Dr said it was all due to the Azathioprine. Weighing up the pros and cons, My consultant and I have decided to stop the Azathioprine and start me on Arsenic suppositories.....sounds gruesome. Has anyone else been down a similar path?
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