DzooBaby
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Have suffered with low back pain since 2004, have had fibromyalgia (although it has never been formally diagnosed, I'm sure it is fibro, I have all... read more
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Does anybody here know a EEG, actually know what it reads?
Question posted by Blondie33 on 1 day 10 hours ago • 3 answers
DzooBaby's response: I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for but this is some info I have in regards to EEG's: An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes ) are attached to ...
Tramadol - I have been diagnosed with vision problems caused by drug toxicity. The only new drug I?
Question posted by retirednana on 1 day 14 hours ago • 5 answers
Related support groups: tramadol, vision
DzooBaby's answer: It wouldnt necessarily be from a new drug though. It could be from an older drug too. Sometimes certain side effects only manifest after long term exposure. It could also be due to a certain combination of drugs. It could even be that suddenly, for ...
Sportz Block Medium - genital skin hurts... what should I use?
Question posted by antonmax on 1 day 11 hours ago • 1 answer
Related support groups: sportz block medium, skin, hyperhidrosis
DzooBaby's answer: You are probably getting an overgrowth of fungus in the area. This is very common as the fungal organisms LOVE moist warm areas! What you need is an antifungal cream or powder. After your shower, dry the area by patting with a towel, you can even ...
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome - Did anyone see Dr OZ with Paula Abdul talking about RDS for?
Question posted by SoMuchPain on 3 days ago • 5 answers
Related support groups: vitamins, pain, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, nerves, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia
DzooBaby's comment: I despise Dr OZ. I was done with him when he had nurses come out and "dirty dance" with him!
High Blood Pressure - Blood pressure readings causing arm to ache?
Question posted by Nikilet on 3 days ago • 2 answers
Related support groups: high blood pressure, blood disorders, blood pressure
DzooBaby's comment: Oh, and in nursing school, we were taught to wait 30 seconds to 1 minute between readings to allow circulation to return to normal pressure. If a person has problems with circulation, it may be better to wait longer but this is what I was taught in ...
High Blood Pressure - Blood pressure readings causing arm to ache?
Question posted by Nikilet on 3 days ago • 2 answers
Related support groups: high blood pressure, blood disorders, blood pressure
DzooBaby's comment: The wrist kind are notorius for being inaccurate but some of the store bought automatic cuffs can be inaccurate as well. It is best to take your cuff in to your Drs office any have someone check it against a good, old fashioned manual cuff (one ...
What can I do to relieve the side effects from cyclobenzaprine?
Question posted by Goofym56 on 3 days ago • 2 answers
Related support groups: cyclobenzaprine, side effect
DzooBaby's answer: There are many possible side effects for cyclobenzeprine. Which ones are bothering you most?
What is the proper procedure for how long to shut your eye after a dose of nevanac?
Question posted by askaquest... on 3 days ago • 1 answer
Related support groups: nevanac
DzooBaby's answer: Follow your eye surgeon's directions for using your eye drops. Tilt your head back, look upward, and gently pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop into the pouch. Look downward and ...
Is there anything I can do for side effects after coming off of the depo provera shot?
Question posted by deposucks on 2 days 14 hours ago • 1 answer
Related support groups: depo-provera, provera, side effect, birth control
DzooBaby's response: I am not sure you could even do this since you are already having stomach problems but we used to put women who had side effects from Depo on an ibuprofen regimen. We had them take 400-600mg of ibuprofen three or four times a day for 4-6 weeks BUT ...
Dose Cymbalta works for pain relief in case of back bone cartridge slippage and disk protrusion?
Question posted by ahmedossama on 2 days 10 hours ago • 3 answers
Related support groups: cymbalta, statuss, pain, back pain, depression, osteoarthritis
DzooBaby's response: Cymbalta (duloxetine) is indicated for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. This has been established in studies in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and chronic pain due to osteoarthritis. Duloxetine is used to treat depression ...
