Disease Questions (Page 5)

Is hypothyroidism considered an autoimmune disease?

Am needing information as to hypothyroidism. Is it considered an autoimmune disease?

Parkinson's Disease - Our doctor prescribed Seroquel for my wife’s hallucinations caused by...

... Parkinson’s today. I’ve read that the only drug approved for Parkinson’s patients is Nuplazid. Reading about Seroquel doesn’t sound good. Any thoughts from anyone? Its other name is quetiapine.

What times can I safely take OTC Tylenol and Advil?

I take 2 Tylenol 500mg 3 xs a day (8am, 5pm, & 11pm/12am), and recently added Advil 200mg(3pm & 9pm). Is this okay for someone with a lot of shoulder pain and level 3 kidney disease?

Do I need a Pneumonia Vaccine?

Managing stage 3 kidney disease and diabetes type 2?

My nephrologist has taken me off metformin, Farxiga, valsartan and Mounjaro. My blood sugar is over 200 every day I am on 100 units of Tresiba (insulin) 2x per day. How do I get my sugar down to 80-120?

Epclusa - I missed the last two weeks of treatment, do I still have the disease?

I missed the last two weeks of treatment over 2 months ago, how likely am I to still have the disease? I don't have access to the rest of the medication, but can have it mailed to me. Is there any point in taking it? I'm really worried I messed up my opportunity to clear the disease. Can... read more

Should these medication be given to people with kidney disease + Diabetes + liver cirrhosis?

Since I had been on these medications, I had a fatty liver, scarring of the liver, and Liver cirrhosis, my diabetes got worse, and I have Kidney disease, my doctors would not change these medications should I stop them for my health.

What could happen if you take clindamycin you have kidney disease?

Can you use Topical Medications to Treat Arthritis Pain?

RSV Vaccines and Immunization

The Evolution of the Pharmacist

Caltrate 600 with D - Is Caltrate 600 gluten free?

I have been diagnosed with Celiac disease. I take 2 Caltrate 600 per day. Is there gluten in Caltrate?

Does Venlafaxine contain gluten?

I have Celiac Disease and cannot take any meds which contain wheat, or are manufactured near wheat or wheat products. Any information you can provide on whether or not this medication would have wheat, whey, rye would be helpful. Thank you.

Can I take Ostarine, MK-2866 if I have Chronic Kidney Disease?

I have CKD stage 3 and proteinuria and otherwise healthy. Looking to build muscle mass and cannot find any web-based evidence suggesting this supplement will do further damage.

The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?

In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP)... read more