Disease Questions (Page 4)

Crohn's Disease - Does taking remicade cause hair loss?

I have been on Remicade for over 2yrs now, and my doctor just increased my dose. And I have been noticing that when I take my ponytail out, more and more hair is falling out. Is this normal

What is the difference in taking prednisone vs decadron for an inflammatory Crohn's disease?

I have had crohns disease for many years and now newly diagnosed with MM and on treatment with Velcade, experienced a severe crohns flare up and dr started me on prednisone with taper down. Still have abdominal cramping as a side effect of Velcade. is Decadron a better medication than prednisone... read more

Discontinuation of Cymbalta used to treat IBS?

... I have recently come of cymbalta 60 mg that I researched and took for 6 years for Irritable Bowel Disease with constipation. The reason? Because i was honest with a new insurance provider that required a pre-auth and they denied it. So, I chose to come off, it has been a long time, and my... read more

Have Celiac disease.Dr. piy me on naproxen 500m., my guts started burning. That tells me that there?

... must be wheat or gluten in product. Cannot find info on fillers used in this product

Bacterial Infection - Can penicillin vk treat diverticulitis?

Was diagnosed with actemycosis in March 2014 ... Treated with pencillin vk for 18 months & disease went dormant & has been every since... Recently I believe it has come back ... But like before I was misdiagnosed for 6 months as the bacteria grew & smothered my organs... They done... read more

Can I drink alcohol while on Ceftriaxone?

Can I drink two or more glasses of wine while I am taking ceftriaxone iv at home, Treating Lyme disease. I hear from a pharmasist its ok then others say not to drink.

Chronic Kidney Disease - what effect does wellbutrin have on kidneys?

I have been taking 150mg of wellbutrin for about 1 1/2 years. In that time my creatinine increased from 2.2 to 3.6. All this started due to lithium toxicity about 15 years ago. I started taking depakote then instead.

Is Mucinex compatible with Parkinson disease?

Chronic Kidney Disease - Is Berberine safe with CKD? Stage 3?

Are loratadine tablets gluten free?

I have celiac disease and I would like to know if these loratadine tablets are gluten free?

Does Belbuca cause weight gain? I'm on 75mcg twice a day for a week now Gained like 6-8 pounds.?

I am on belbuca for Chronic pain in my neck with degenerative dics disease possible fibromyalgia. I'm on 15 mg Adderall so my weight stays right around 125-127 am at 134 Only 5'2

Hyperthyroidism - Can methimazole cause high blood pressure?

I am 31 years old recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism; suggesting Grave's Disease. My primary put me on methimazole 5mg and recently had me do lab work because I am so symptomatic. My heart rate is elevated (resting 98-125bpm), my blood pressure is high been running 140/106 my normal is... read more

Is there a cure for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) ?

Is there a cure for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) ? And If not, what medication(s) are used to treat the autoimmune disease?

What are REMS Medications?

Are vaccines safe and effective if I am on chemotherapy?