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I have been having bad headaches with lots of pressure behind my eyes for about 6 months. I do have a history of migraine headaches but these are much different,and continueing to worsen. My doctor has perscribed me several medications, everything from antidepressants to Neurotten (an antiepileptic drug).The headaches are not the only pain I have been dealing with but by far the worst, do you have any suggestions? I feel like the doctores think I'm crazy that this pain is not real but I know it is and this whole thing is making me depressed, which I was not before this started.
If you have not had a full neurological exam with indicated diagnostic tests -- lab or radiological, this is something you can discuss with your physician. Possibly also consider a referral to a Neurologist, and for your eye symptoms, an Ophthalmologist, if this has not been already done. Please consult with your physician regarding your concerns and questions.
I have a very close friend who has been referred to an Endocrinologist by her OB/GYN. She is 24 and has never been pregnant or miscarried. She is experiencing problems with her breasts lactating. She says it does not occur with any pattern, randomly and without warning. She said the fluid was of a creamy color and also of a "dirty water" color. She will be seeing this specialist once her second-round of blood work comes back. But the 1st round of blood work run by her OB/GYN, all came back with level within the correct guidelines. They are now checking her Thyroid level among other things on the second attempt. Have you ever heard of symptoms she is experiencing?
Any discharge from the breast should be evaluated. The process and steps your friend is taking are correct. The causes can be multiple, and a complete medical and laboratory evaluation is the proper way to determine the diagnosis and treatment. Testing for hormonal changes, thyroid and other hormone levels is appropriate.
My grandmother takes 12 Excedrins (600mg) a day. Is that too much and are there any kind of side effects to taking this many?
The usual daily dose of Excedrin is 3.2-6 grams a day in divided doses. It is dependent on the diagnosis for which this medication is required -- arthritis, rheumatic fever, cardiac ishemia attacks, myocardial infarction, etc. The amount your grandmother is taking seems to be excessive. There are problems and side effects when taken with other drugs. In the elderly, the dose has to be closely monitored because the drug is not metabolized (broken down) as in younger adults and can cause gastric irritation, bleeding and pain. Please have her consult with her physician regarding the appropriate dose of this medication to be taken based on her medical condition.
I have been having bad headaches with lots of pressure behind my eyes for about 6 months. I do have a history of migraine headaches but these are much different and continuing to worsen. My doctor has prescribed several medications, everything from antidepressants to Neurotten (an antiepileptic drug). The headaches are not the only pain I have been dealing with but are by far the worst. I feel like the doctors think I'm crazy that this pain is not real but I know it is and this whole thing is making me depressed, which I was not before this started.
If you have not had a full neurological exam with indicated diagnostic tests -- lab or radiological, this is something you can discuss with your physician. Possibly also consider a referral to a Neurologist, and for your eye symptoms, an Ophthalmologist, if this has not been already done. Please consult with your physician regarding your concerns and questions.
I recently took 2 tablets of excedrin when suddenly about 15 minutes later I felt confused and dizzy. I felt like I could not breathe and was going to pass out. Should I see a doctor for this problem? I should also say that I had a lot of caffeine that day and that could have caused some panic attack.
Your symptoms could be caused by an allergic response to the Excedrin or the excess coffee you drank. Whether it was a panic attack is another question. Your medical history would be important to know and what the true cause of the response which caused these symptoms. You should consult with your physican for a medical evaluation to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
I am taking 100 mg of Zoloft a day for the last year I would like to switch to St. Johns wort. How long does it take to get Zoloft out of your system?
Taking any non-prescription drugs or herbal medicine should not be done since you are taking Zoloft presently under your physician's direction. Doing so without consulting with your physician could be dangerous. Such herbal medicine may not be helpful, could have serious side-effects and not be appropriate for your diagnosis for which he/she prescribed Zoloft.
My wife has had a problem arise with a compressed disc in her lower back. They did a PAP smear on her, and are sending her to a GYN because of a development of desplacia. What does that mean in the human body? We know it could become cancerous, so we would like to know what this means.
Displasia means that there are changes in the cells lining the cervix. That could mean the beginning of a pre-malignancy condition. They do not have the normal appearance of cells.
I am a college student doing a paper on Ritalin. I could receive some information on the drug, its usage, dosage, and its effects on children.
Consult your local Pharmacist, or at your public library, use the Physicians Desk Reference. They will provide you with the detailed information you seek. Another resource is "Children and Adults with CHADD" at (914) 278-3020.
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