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How long does the prednisone withdrawal joint and muscle pain last?

I was on 50 mg of prednisone for 6 months for a kidney disease called Minimal Change Disease. I started the taper in late July and slowly came down the dose over another 5 months to complete the regimen. I had Cushings while on prednisone, but it pretty much disappeared by the time I completely... read more

Lexapro - I am scared all the time about my health because I have so much wrong with me.

Celiac disease, Lupus, fibromyalgia, arthritis, thyroid trouble, my anxiety is through the roof, and I'm on diazepam but it does not seem to be helping. Does anybody have any ideas. I am on Lexapro and I hate it.

Nystatin/Triamcinolone - Is this cream used for sexually transmitted disease?

I am just wondering why my boyfriend has this cream in his medicine cabinet and want to no if one of its uses is for treating sexually transmitted diseases?

Is COPD a contagious disease, can it be contracted by being around a person who has it?

I was always in close contact with my mother for several days, who due to her COPD condition could no longer breathe on her own.

Armour Thyroid - Help! Armour is now causing numerous unbearable side effects for me!?

HELP!! I am really suffering here! I was diagnosed with Graves' disease in 1996. Had to swallow radioactive iodine, which I now deeply regret after learning more. I am now turning 46 years old. I spent 15 years on synthroid which resulted in many negative, intolerable side effects and my quality of... read more

Can Tramadol cause feelings of anger?

I have only been on Tramadol for a week now and today I experienced a sense of anger all day long. I am becoming very defensive and striking out at friends and family. I have Parkinson's Disease and am taking Tramadol for severe pain in my left leg. What is causing this feeling of anger all of the... read more

What are the last few weeks like for someone with end stage liver disease?

I am asking because I was in a long-distance relationship and my girlfriend was feeling very ill and went to the ER and found out it was cirrhosis of her liver and she didn't know anything prior to this that she had it. She spent 10 days in the hospital and one day in hospice care and then she... read more

Connective Tissue Disorders - I am gaining weight like crazy! And I am NOT on any steroids! Is there

... anyone out there with the same problem?? I have MCTD and I am showing new symptoms of 4 other diseases like every month. I am up to 6 specialists, will it get any better? 30lbs in 8 months is too much!!!

What if I miss a dose of my medication?

How long can I stay on Methimazole?

I was very ill for a month prior to being diagnosed with Graves disease in Dec 2012. I have been on 30 mg methimazole and 50 mg 2x Metoprolol for 3 months. I feel great. Endocrinologist says I need to have thyroid surgery to completely remove my thyroid. Why can't I just keep taking the... read more

Can Bupropion have any effect on kidneys?

I have been taking bupropion for years and now at 69 I have stage 3 kidney disease. Is there any connection?

Buspar versus Ativan-do they have the potential to act in the same manner?

Hi all... I have lots of issues... OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I also suffer from an autoimmune disease that causes me great distress and will most likely shorten my life. I am 63 and currently take .5 mg of Ativan as needed. When I take it, I feel somewhat ‘normal’ and am able to function. M... read more

Started Lexapro 6 days ago to treat health anxiety but experience side effects. Continue or stop?

I started Lexapro six days ago for Health Anxiety as I suffer from a chronic gut disease. I am taking 5 gr in the morning with some food. Day 1: drowsiness and diarrhea. Day 2, 3 and 4: dizzy, general feeling of unwell, lose of appetite due to nausea. Day 4: all the above plus a slight headache.... read more

How Can I Treat Muscle Strain or Pain?

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