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The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?
In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP)... read more
Ticagrelor giving me severe abdominal bloating and weight gain?
I had a heart attack last year and had 2 stents fitted in the blood vessels around my heart. I have severe abdominal bloating from taking Ticagrelor. I have been told by my cardio specialist doctor this is a known side-effect, but I must stay on the Ticagrelor for 12 months to reduce my platelets... read more
Can dill pickles be causing my potassium to get too low?
My husband is in heart failure. After a 7 day in hospital he received a defibralator/pacemaker combo. Normally an in and out procedure. We are still here as his phosphorus and potassium levels keep depleting. He is craving the old style brine dill pickles and friends and family have persuaded me to... read more
Been on Xanax 0.75 once a day for about a month. Doc says I should have very little withdraw?
... symptoms if any but my symptoms, Sweating racing heart beat anxiety make me feel like I'be been on them for years . I would usually take the full dose in the morning and be ok till the next morning . but today was different . around 2pm I felt like I was having a panic attack but it went... read more
Is severe muscle pain and soreness a side effect of Seroquel?
I have been on Seroquel for almost two weeks. I asked in this forum a couple weeks ago typically when do the side effects subside. My concern is I have had severe muscle/joint pain, rapid heart beat, and just overall terrible well being physically. I have read the side effects and I have many of... read more
Lisinopril and fast heart beats?
Ive started taking lisinopril 10 mg 2 weeks back. A few days after, i started waking up during night sweating and heart beat increased. Before taking the medicine, i never used to have this though my blood pressure used to be high. Now I’m having high heart beat even if i walk. The condition... read more
Propranolol - I’m nervous to take my new prescription propranolol for panic attacks?
I just got prescribed 20mg of propranolol for my panic attacks. I’m scared to take it because I don’t want it to make them worse or cause my heart to feel weird. I have normal BP 117/72 is my normal. I’ve heard this med can cause dizzy and make it hard to breathe in which will... read more
Quetiapine for anxiety and agrophobia?
I have been on quetiapine for about 6 days. I have a racing heart and feel rough. Is this normal to start with? I am taking it for anxiety. Thank you.
Help with chronic insomnia?
I have had chronic insomnia for over 1 month, I have tried everything including CBD oils, zopiclone, melatonin etc. My heart constantly palpitates. I have been reading that Mirzapatine will help me. Any other ideas?
Unsure if I should take another clonidine?
Been on clonidine 0.1mg for over 1 year. Tonight I have a BP of 154/92. Heart rate 96. Should I take another clonidine If BP stays elevated? Also have headache. 24 hours since last drink.
Can I eat grapefruit if I am taking Lipitor?
I have had a heart attack recently and heard that grapefruit was wonderful for heart health. But I have been prescribed Lipitor, and now am reading that I can't have grapefruit because it has a negative interaction with Lipitor. What's the scoop?
When taking Saxenda my heart is racing a bit. I buy privately. If I go to my GP she will just...
... tell me to stop taking it but I'm losing weight. Did anyone else experience a faster heart rate but stay on Saxenda and be OK?
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