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Is it wise to take a steroid (Medrol pack) for plantar fascia with all of the possible side effects?
... Cannot take anything more than Tylenol due to having only one functioning kidney. Physician had prescribed Diclofenac, but cannot take per my... read more
Doctor just gave me a shot of steroid this morning and I have a bitter metallic taste in my mouth?
Dr. said I have acute bronchitis & so he gave me a shot of steroids this am with a z-pack to take. Now I have a bitter almost metallic taste in my... read more
Why must you taper off the steroid Decadron/Dexamethasone rather than simply stop taking it?
My mother has taken D/D before. It makes her angry, jittery, and sad. On Monday and Tuesday of this week, for a stereotactic radiosurgery, she had to... read more
Can I use mupirocin on "shingles"? Am now trying bacitracin. Which is more effective?
I contracted herpes zoster some weeks ago, took a regimen of antibiotics (orally) and am following up with bacitracin. Is mupirocin an alternative... read more
Valacyclovir for Shingles?
I am currently taking valacyclovir for Shingles. It's been 5 days since I've first started the pills and my pain has increased. I just have a bumpy... read more
Zostavax side effect in the prevention of dementia?
Could you comment on changes to the new drug Shingrix, that might eliminate the causal side benefit of reduced dementia probability?
Shingles and abdominal bulge?
I developed shingles three weeks ago and saw my doctor immediately. He prescribed one week of Valtrex and Prednisone, which I completed. About 10... read more
Can Vicodin and valacyclovir be taken together?
I've had shingles in my mouth, nose, eye and scalp for a week and taking valacyclovir for five days. I need a break from the pain (Tylenol and... read more
Persisting Pain -- Shingles - I had very little rash but so much severe pain,pain started a month?
... ago and treatment started a few days later with Valacyclovir for 7 days and repeated for anothere 7 days as still had some rash and much pain.I'm... read more
Mavyret - Cold sore side effect or shingles?
Has anyone else had issues with fever blisters ??? I’ve had them consistently since week two of taking the medication and haven’t had one in 20 years ... read more