Diagnosis Questions (Page 14)

Depression, Anxiety, or both?

Question about Concerta not working?

So I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago. Was put on Strattera but that never worked for me so my dr decided to put me on 10 mg of regular Adderall which did absolutely nothing, so I had to wait a whole month for something else, then he put me on ER 27mg concerta... read more

How long does it take for Sinemet to start to work?

I was diagnosed with MSA three weeks ago. I was prescribed 2 Sinemet tablets a day. Since then, my symptoms have gotten worse. I went from crutches to a walker and now have difficulty getting out of a chair. I have pain in both arms near my shoulders. Could the Sinemet be making my symptoms worse?... read more

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?

Helicobacter Pylori Infection - Hello..I was diagnosed with H-Pylori last week, Started the meds 3?

... days ago. Supposed to take them for two weeks. |How long until I start feeling better? Also, can you get dizzy/lightheaded with hp or is it the meds? I am so tired all of the time and can't even find the energy to mow the lawn, grocery shop, do housework or even concentrate on driving? Is this... read more

Would a 20 mg of Phentermine be all right to take with glaucoma? I was taking half of a prescribed?

... dose to help control my weight (and it working). I am only planning on using the drug for a few months till I lose the weight. I was just diagnosed with beginning glaucoma in one eye a week ago and wonder if I should stop. My eye doctor did not think it would effect my eyes, but I wanted to... read more

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Relapse and getting worse?

My husband, 56 years old, was diagnosed with PMR in May, 2015. His condition is being "managed" by both his Rheumatologist and GP. He had the most relief when he was taking 30-40mg of prednisone daily. He has been placed on methyltrexate 8mg, weekly, apx 12 weeks ago and has been tapered down to... read more

Are there long term effects from taking Nortriptyline?

I have nerve pain but the doctor cannot diagnose the cause. He put me on the Nortriptyline and the pain got better. I've been taking the medication for about 6 months. I was OK with 3 pills per day, but recently went to 4 when it seemed like 3 was not working for a few days. I can go up to 5 a day,... read more

Escitalopram - side effects after dosage increase?

I have recently been diagnosed with GAD and mild depression. Was put on 5mg escitalopram for 1 month and then increased to 10mg nearly 3 weeks ago. Did other people find their side effects worse after increasing their dosage in comparison to starting escitalopram originally? I am constantly tired,... read more

Cymbalta & Blurred Vision?

On various forums, I learned of several users of Cymbalta experiencing vision problems (mostly blurred vision or refraction anomalies). I was diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration while taking this drug, even though the dr was perplexed that I could have AMD at my age. I was told all we... read more

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 it... read more

Cephalexin, Vyvanse & Junel FE - Can these be taken together?

Hi so recently I was diagnosed with a sinus infection with postnasal drip. As a result of my post nasal drip I have had a lingering chronic cough. My doctor put me on 500mg of Cephalexin for 10 days 2 pills twice a day as a result. In addition to this, I take 30mg of vyvanse for ADHD and Junel FE... read more

Hello. I was diagnosed with bile reflux after an endoscopy in 2015. I had my gallbladder removed?

... due to sludge in 2013. Has anyone found a way to achieve significant relief? I am taking Sucralfate liquid and following a low fat, low acid alkaline diet as much as possible and have improved somewhat but still have painful episodes throughout the day. If I sit down and lean back it relieves... read more

Phentermine/topiramate - When do you take Phentermine, Topiramate and Synthroid?

I am 46 year old 5’4 and I weigh 208 lbs. After having our child, I had gained over 100lbs. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto and Hypothyroidism. My thyroid was controlled for awhile but this year my thyroid has been uncontrollable. I am taking Synthroid (brand) 137mg. Two weeks ago, I did my ... read more

Wellbutrin - anxiety and globus hystericus?

Hi everyone! I am writing as I recently switched to Wellbutrin (bupropion). My diagnosis is not really clear and is vaguely defined as depression/anxiety. I have been having problem with the "lump in the throat" (globus hystericus) for almost 5 years now. These were the main reasons that made me... read more