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Swelling & stiffness in hand after shoulder surgery?
My question is to others who have had problems with swelling and stiffness in their hand after rotator cuff surgery. I'm 7 weeks post-op from rotator cuff surgery (shoulder "reconstruction" - human graft and 7 large anchor screws - to repair a large hole where the tendon should be)... read more
How do I relieve pain from a Prolia shot? I hurt in both of my arms. Really bad pain day and night.
After I had my Prolia shot. I am in serious pain in my wrist and both my shoulders, day and night pain and my hands hurt really bad. They did not hurt like this before the shot. Can someone tell me what I can I do for pain?
Should my hand be this sore after cortisone injection?
I got a cortisone injection in my wrist a week ago. Was fine for 2 days following but since then my pain is far worse than beforehand. I feel like I am going to pass out from the pain and now the pain is traveling all the way from my fingers to my shoulder. Is this normal or should I be heading... read more
What to do about hand swelling after shoulder surgery?
About 2 weeks after surgery for a fractured shoulder, my hand started swelling and I'm not able to use it for anything and can't make a fist. It has been swollen now for about 1.5 months... My orthopedic surgeon doesn't seem to know what's causing the swelling and I'm... read more
Sertraline - Is pins and needles a side effect of setraline?
After taking the tablet for 9 days I stopped due to the side effects. Whilst taking the tablets I experienced many side effects such as shaking in my hands, I also had a burning sensation in my stomach, arms, legs and chest. However, after I stopped I experienced pins and needles on the left side... read more
Can oxycodone cause swelling of feet ankles hands? If so why does it cause this?
I'm taking oxycodone for pain.ive noticed that every time I take it my feet ankles swell and couple times my hands did.is this normal with this medication or is it something serious..No rash or hives so I guessed I wasn't having a reaction. I do not no so please any advice I would totally... read more
Can hydroxyzine hcl be used as a sleep aid?
My doctor said that this is used to treat itching and anxiety. My rosacea got out of hand, caused me terrible itching. My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine hcl to combat the itching so that I can sleep. Is this a good sleep aid, for instance, when you start a new antidepressant that can cause insomnia,... read more
Can Voltaren gel cause tingling and numbness in hands?
I have been using voltaren gel on an as needed basis. Lately I have been experiencing tingling, numbness in my hands and "dead arm and hands" when I sleep which wakes me up due to the severe pain. Can this be caused by the gel? I am just now starting to connect the dots to my mysterious... read more
Will neurontin and gabapentin help with numbness in fingers due to diabetic nerve damage?
I am experiencing numbness and tingling in both my hands, more concentrated on the right, especially the middle finger tip. This is due to diabetes. I have been experiencing this for a few weeks now. It isn't horribly painful, but it is uncomfortable. I will see my doctor this week. Would... read more
I recently got my hand cut by a knife. The cut was between my thumb and index finger about 1cm deep?
I have been cleaning the wound with soap and water. I also applied neosprin to the wound and a bandage with gauze wrap around my thumb. I think I might of cut a nerve and an artery from the knife. Now my thumb has been numb ever since it happened. This is the third day and I haven't seen any... read more
How long does it really take Dupixent to work?
I am a 54 yr old African-American female who has severe hand & foot eczema for the past 10 years , I also breakout if i am in the sun (was not born with it ... did not have it as a child). Over the years i have tried everything creams, steroids , phototherapy etc etc..nothing worked. My first... read more
Stelara - Muscle weakness, fatigue vibrations in feet and hands?
Only on my 2nd inj. Still feeling wiped out, now muscle weakness, like a heavy feeling and extremities have random twitching and vibration feeling. Anyone else have this?
Anti-fungal Creams: OTC vs prescription?
I had a fungal infection (ringworm) on the back of my hands and began using OTC 1% clotrimazole for 1 month. That didn't work and my doctor prescribed me 2% ketoconazole. Within 1 week, the infection subsided dramatically. Why is ketoconazole prescribed? Is it a stronger anti-fungal cream?... read more