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Metformin - I am 53 and had a hysterectomy and my ovaries removed ten years ago?

While looking at my ovaries the surgeon said I had PCOS. I presumed that having them removed would sort this problem out. But I have since found out that the disease is a metabolic disease. I have high cholesterol, B12 deficiency, glaucoma (I have had some sight loss), I have struggled with my... read more

Updated 16 Aug 2015 1 answer

Is garcinia cambogia bad if I have no thyroid gland?

I had my thyroid burned years ago with radioactive iodine pill after being diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease. I now take levothyroxine to balance my hormonal levels. Im reading how garcinia Cambogia isn't working for people on levothyroxine by causing weight gain and thyroid damage. But will... read more

Updated 8 Nov 2016 1 answer

I have celiac disease and started gabapentin 100mg capsules mfg'd in India; I have severe bloating?

I started on gabapentin for pain relief from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I tried to contact Alkem Laboratories through their website, however the website would not forward my inquiry because I did not have a telephone number in India. Is there any other way to find out? I have been severely bloated... read more

Updated 2 March 2017 1 answer

What can you take for arthritic pain when you have stage 3 kidney disease?

I was taken off NSAID’s because of kidney disease. I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and am in pain most of the time. The doctor said take Tylenol which does nothing for my pain. What other options do I have to decrease the amount of inflammation and pain I have?

Updated 19 Oct 2019 1 answer

I need information about the medications used for Wilson’s disease (Galzin and trientine)?

I have been diagnosed with Wilson’s disease however the information about it is not clear to me and the doctor is confused about the medications. I found 3 medications for my conditions however only one is generic medicine and that is what i need the brand name of it is trientine, not... read more

Updated 13 Dec 2020 1 answer

How long before Vimpat is out of your body?

I began taking Vimpat for Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago and it has been awful with the more common side effects of nausea and vomiting. My Pharmacist confirmed that I was having side effects from Vimpat rather than any of my other prescriptions. He recommended that I stop taking it and call... read more

Updated 19 Jan 2021 1 answer

Does Lamictal cause liver damage?

I was recently informed that my liver is slightly enlarged. Has there been any studies that show Lamictal to cause liver damage or disease? Does anybody know?

Updated 27 Jan 2021 1 answer

Parkinson disease along with dementia?

Are any of you dealing with someone who has Parkinson’s?

Updated 9 Feb 2021 1 answer

Does the COVID or flu shot have gluten in it?

I have celiac disease & had a bad reaction to the last high-dose flu shot I had.

Updated 15 Feb 2021 1 answer

Amitriptyline - amitriptyline does or quit working after 9 months?

I am on amitriptyline for 9 months 10 mg. Wonderful drug for anxiety, depression, Interstitial Cystitis, and gerd disease!! However... it came with chronic consitpation working on getting on the right medication for that I have tried everything almost. So.. I noticed my worrying , anxiety, bladder... read more

Updated 4 March 2021 1 answer

Kidney Infections - My kidney disease was caused by damage from vancomycin, an antibiotic.

It has caused long term acute problems, I am on dialysis. My question would be can a person like me still develop kidney stones? I am in much more pain, I have recently been in the hospital for 6 months and this is new, I don't want to go back to the hospital. Any advice?

Updated 14 March 2021 1 answer

Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Are there remedies for ocular herpes and if so what are they?

I contracted the herpes virus from my girlfriend and started breaking out in mouth sores. In recent months I notice that my vision has been further impaired (I have bad eyesight) and I’m wondering if I am also suffering from ocular herpes. Signs and symptoms that have lead me down this... read more

Updated 8 May 2021 1 answer

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