Female Questions (Page 2)

A 13 year old female safely take Flexeril 5mg for muscular back pain?

my 13 year old was feeling ill, woke up to go to bathroom still half sleep. Felt dizzy leaning on sink then passed out and fell back onto closed bathroom door. Grandfather heard fall and she woke up to his voice and got up. her back is hurting from muscle strain, not bruising or abraisons. just... read more

Has anyone been treated for ibs succesfully with 10mg amitriptyline?

Im a 22 year old female that has been experiencing ibs symptoms for 7 months and this has lead to anxiety which has lead to a bit of weight loss as im anxious to eat properly as i dont want to trigger a flare up. i know there are 2 things that trigger my flare ups but im too scared to eat what i... read more

PHN on scalp causes severe itching resulting in sores that never heal?

I am a 53 year old white female. I was diagnosed with shingles Oct 5, 2012 on forehead and scalp; left eye swollen hideously. I was put on acyclovir and a round of steroids prescribed by ER physician. The actual crusting and healing of those lesions occurred within 3-4 weeks. After that I itched so... read more

My 5yr old Female Boxer is limping with no pain?

I have a 5 yr old Boxer that plays hard and its been a week that she is limping, she can put pressure on it but still limps. It seems to be worse when she rests for a period of time. I looked at her leg and tried to see if she had pain but i get nothing.

What does it mean if the pee hole itches really bad for a female?

My health teacher asked us this question today and asked the girls to come up with 4 possible answers. I thought a urinary tract infection (UTI) or maybe a yeast infection. However I can not come up with any others. So any help you guys could spare would be helpful. What do you think are some other... read more

How long does Propranolol take to work for anxiety?

I'm a 24 year old female! A few months back I had a panic attack every since then I have struggled with anxiety and worrying about every little thing! My doctor just put me on this new medication propranolol. I take 10ml 3x a day. I would like some more info about how its helped others and how long... read more

In transitioning male to female, is it OK to take bovine ovaries as a step before hormones?

I am interested in transitioning into a female from being male. I understand that its a huge irreversable thing that i am ready for. I know i need to take hormones to change but until i can find a doctor that i can go to frequently what would bovine ovary pills do? There has been some sight stating... read more

Should I up my Lexapro 5mg dose?

I just recently turned 24yrs old and am a 125lb female. I was recently prescribed 5mg Lexapro for GAD. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I feel increased anxiety, can't leave the house without a prn lorezapam. I canceled my birthday trip to Florida, I took a leave out of work. I don't feel any... read more

I am female why have I been given tamsulosin to take for bladder problems?

I'm a male wanting to have female breasts. can I get estrogen hormones without a prescription?

can I buy estrogen hormones without a doctors prescription? I want to have breasts the same as women.

When does Suprep NOT work?

i am a 52 yo female, having my first colonoscopy. i have had problems with constipation and i also have gastro paresis. According to gastro dr, this is normal. Anyways, i just did round one of the prep about 1.5 hrs ago, and nothing. i have been on milk of magnesia(3tblsp) for the last week.and it... read more

Adderall: how long does it last and taking different amounts??

I've recently been prescribed 15mg of adderall instant release for my ADD. I'm 19 year old, female, college student. I've been taking the adderall for about 2 and a half months now and find that it usually kicks in after about 20 mins and I only feel the effects for about 3.5 hours, 4 hours if... read more

Does anyone taking Vyvanse for BED have difficulty at night once the medication wears off? Tips?

I am a 59 year old female, & I've been taking 60mg of Vyvanse (for BED) for approx. one year. It helps tremendously during the day; however, when it wears off (at nighttime - my most challenging time), I struggle with overeating/snacking on sweets. I usually take my vyvanse at 8:00 AM. If I take it... read more

I just started Lexapro and Wellbutrin to help for major depression. Anyone else on this combo?

I was on 60mg of Cymbalta and 5 mg of Abilify for major depression for many years. I am a 49 year old female and hated the weight gain from the Abilify. Many years ago I was on Lexapro and it did wonders for my major depression but it pooped out after about 14 months. I was also on Wellbutrin and... read more

Fear of taking anxiety meds?

I am 27 year old female. I have been suffering from anxiety since I was very little. I’ve been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, Panic attacks, PTSD, and in the past depression. I have had my ups and downs with my battle with anxiety. It is the only one that I can’t seem to get a handle o... read more