sharipdx

Arimidex - anyone else developed arthritis while taking this?

Question posted by Chapala on 2 Aug 2011 • 2 answers

Related support groups: arimidex, rheumatoid arthritis, knee, breast cancer

sharipdx's response: Is it actually arthritis or just severe joint pain? Isn’t arthritis the erosion of cartilage? Arimidex and Aromasin are notorious for causing some degree of joint pain. I even quit my Arimidex for a over month once because of it, but then I f ...

Been using Arimidex for 19 months. Experiencing brief vertigo & memory prob. Lamictin?

Question posted by Audsie on 15 Aug 2011 • 1 answer

Related support groups: arimidex, vertigo, breast cancer

sharipdx's answer: It sounds more like "Chemo Brain". Did you have chemotherapy before taking the Arimidex? They say that Chemo Brain takes quite a while to fade away. I've had a few memory lapses, but blame that on my age (68) not the Arimidex. ;*)

What happens to your body when you go off Arimidex after 5 years?

Question posted by Buckshot1 on 3 Jan 2011 • 3 answers

Related support groups: arimidex, breast cancer

sharipdx's answer: I will be off my 5 years of Arimidex in Dec 2011 and have the same question. I have read many posts where women have stated that losing weight is so very much easier once off of Arimidex or Aromasin. I can hardly wait.

Best antidepressant for anger for a male?

Question posted by chell2199 on 8 Sep 2011 • 3 answers

Related support groups: anger, antidepressant

sharipdx's answer: I have noticed that since I've been on Celexa that it cuts off extreme emotionial reactions, like anger, melancholia, extreme fear, etc. You might ask your Dr. about this.

How long does Crystal Meth stay in your system?

Question posted by marls on 8 Sep 2011 • 1 answer

sharipdx's answer: One to ten days depending on length of time used and upon amount used. That “Meth look” lasts a lot longer. The classic meth-user often have a wounded face and a collapsed jaw. Because meth dries out skin completely. Some scratch their faces us ...

Trying to quit marijuana been addicted for 4 years can't seem to beat it?

Question posted by arcanoidc... on 24 Jan 2011 • 2 answers

Related support groups: marijuana, paranoid disorder

sharipdx's answer: I'd first sort out what is and what is not delusional in your thinking. Our politicians are NOT trust worthy, nor do they give us any truthful answers. Your thinking is right on there. Families can drive anyone nuts if you allow them to ...

Is it ok to take an acid reducer like Tagamet with a Medrol pack? The steroid is givig me heartburn?

Question posted by lucy872 on 25 Mar 2011 • 3 answers

Related support groups: medrol, tagamet, gerd, steroid

sharipdx's answer: ProBiotics work just fine for me. I was on various acid blockers (proton pump inhibitors) for the last 20 years, but I have recently quit them and started taking a couple probiotic capsules per day. The acid reducers are bad for your bones, ...

Has anyone had the challenge of rash reactions and found a solution such as better patch location?

Question posted by ElizabethE on 7 Sep 2011 • 2 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, pruritus, skin rash, chronic, hyperhidrosis

sharipdx's comment: allergy stuff is for your symptoms, not your pain.

Has anyone had the challenge of rash reactions and found a solution such as better patch location?

Question posted by ElizabethE on 7 Sep 2011 • 2 answers

Related support groups: pain, back pain, pruritus, skin rash, chronic, hyperhidrosis

sharipdx's response: Your back may be the least sensitive spot, but what about taking a Benadryl or other allergy type Rx or using an allergy topical cream or spray?

Im a 41 year old male and have just started 20 mg celexa. Is it more beneficial AM or PM?

Question posted by jabbo6 on 6 Sep 2011 • 3 answers

Related support groups: celexa, insomnia

sharipdx's answer: I take mine at night so I never forget it. Mornings are pretty numb for me and I'm likely to forget it, like I did my shoes one day when I wore my slippers to work. If you are a "morning persom", mornings would probably be fine.