Blood Disorders Questions

Had sex day after period. Took Plan B and bled a week after again?

I had unprotected sex the day my period ended (no blood) It was only for a few minutes and he pulled out but said he wasn't close to ejaculation. But after so much paranoia and research I found out about pre-cum. I took Plan B one step about 2 days later (48-50 hours) After 7 days after taking... read more

I have high blood pressure. Can I take Mucinex DM safely?

Panic Disorder - Does anyone have high blood pressure from anxiety? I always had normal blood?

... pressure until I started having anxiety and panic attacks

Does ibuprofen cause blood in your urine?

After taking ibuprofen I had blood in my urine. After urinating twice it went away. I tried it again three weeks later it did it again. I have had normal colored urine since then. I went back to my doctor three weeks later for physical and they detected blood cells in my urine. Is this normal after... read more

How long do you bleed after Mirena is inserted?

I just had Mirena inserted a few days ago and was wondering how long I'm supposed to be bleeding afterwards. It's only been a very light flow (similar to the old, dry blood that comes out at the end of a period) and I haven't experienced any cramping. I've never had kids, so the... read more

What is an autophagolysosome?

Viibryd side effects?

I have been taking Viibryd for six month and I have experienced weight gaine despite Viibryd claims that it does not cause weight gain. I am currently being monitored monthly by my doctor. I go for monthly weight and blood pressure check ups. My doctor can verify that since starting Viibryd I have... read more

Has anyone experienced weight gain from lisinopril 10 mgs?

I am 55 years old and very active, walking going to gym a couple of times a week. Recently I started on lisinopril for high blood pressure, 10 mgs. I have gained 10 pounds in a month, and feel concerned.

Can Omeprazole over the counter capsules cause high blood pressure?

I've never had high blood pressure in my life. I'm 48 years old. Today, I had my blood pressure checked and it's dangerously high. I just started taking Omeprazole over the counter capsules about a week ago. It's working well for my terrible heart burn, but I'll stop taking... read more

I am experiencing dark brown bleeding the day my period was supposed to start, am I pregnant?

I am 19 years old, i am on birth control and i have sex without a condom on a regular basis. I am supposed to get my period this week but yesterday i started bleeding very dark blood, it has a lot of clots in it. It has some tints of like light red, I am sorry for the details, i just want to be... read more

Soma - Why won't doctors prescribe it anymore?

I've had severe chronic pain for a very long time. Due to blood work and negative mri, I've been left with a very weak foundation of a fibromyalgia diagnosis. I've asked three doctors to prescribe me this drug, and yet they'd rather put me on OxyContin butrans or vicotin. They... read more

How long to feel the affects after starting Armour?

I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism, with a TSH of 8.6. My doctor started me on 30mg of Armour Thyroid, and asked that I come back in 6 weeks for another blood test to determine if I will need a different dose. Today is the 5th day I have taken it (in the am on an empty stomach, 3 hrs before... read more

Can amlodipine cause swelling in the feet and ankles?

I take amlodipine 10 mg tab camb,1 tablet a day.I have severe swelling in my feet ankles & going up my calves,the dr. said that the amlodipine could be causing this & i should stop taking it & monitor my blood pressure.Does this sound right?

If there is anyone with diabetes taking Xarelto, do you find that your blood sugar levels are much?

... higher than before Xarelto? I am a type II diabetic but am now taking insulin. Since I started Xarelto (about a month ago), I find that my blood sugar levels are far higher than before Xarelto, even though I have increased my insulin by three times the usual amount and still can't bring it... read more

I have been diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica & am about to start taking Methotrexate(MTT)?

Since the Prednisone (10mg daily) alone is not reducing the inflammation of the disease, as per my CRP blood test results, my Doctor has recommended the Methotrexate. But as I read the side effects of the drug, I am on the fence as to if I should take the MTT or deal with the pain. Has anyone had... read more