Surgery Questions (Page 11)

How long do you need to keep taking humira?

My daughter is using HUMIRA for chrons disease ans psoriasis. she recently underwent surgery for chrons and is doing better. the cost of HUMIRA is very expensive as anyone who is using it knows. Even after her insurance pays her co-pay still amounts to more than 1 weeks pay. if she were to decide... read more

After surgery I had a black area on my incision. I was told to use silver sulfadiazine on it. I?

... later realized I'm allergic to it (I am allergic to sulfa drugs but no one connected this). Next, my incision site separated and is now a large wound needing daily cleaning and packing. Could it be related to the silver sulfa?

Ketoconazole - how long does it take for the shampoo to clear the rash or fungus up?

apply ketoconazole 2% shampoo everytime i shower, just started using it 2 weeks ago. first noticed it when i had mohs surgery performed for the remove of carcinoma on my scalp.

How long can I take Progesterone?

I am a 51 year old woman who has suffered with heavy, heavy bleeding due to fibroids. My choice was not to have a hysterectomy just didn't want surgery, and then entering into menopause wanted nature to take its course. Prescribed Otho took for several months no help. 2 shots over a two month... read more

Can you take meloxicam before oral surgery?

Is it safe to take Diflucan before a major surgery?

I'll be having surgery to remove my thyroid in a week. I want to know if it safe to take Diflucan now since it remains in your system for a few days.

Citrate of Magnesia - How long the it take to work, on average? When should I expect results?

Post surgery I have had constipation due to use of analgesics for pain. Stool softeners have helped very little. I would like some speedy relief.

Methocarbamol - how long does it take to work after the 1t dose?

Just was prescribed methocarbamol after surgery and staples removed today for repair of a broke humorous bone. My script says to take 1 tab every 8 hrs (500mg) but I've taken 1 and then 3hrs. later another as it doesn't seem to be helping. Can I take anything else with it to eleviate the... read more

Inguinal hernia questions?

hello i went to the doctors today and they said i have an inguinal hernia well i did a bit of research and it says in men a lot of men lose penis erections and even size after such a surgery i dont want to lose any of want i got even thoguh im quite satisfied with my size and do not ever want to... read more

After hiatal hernia surgery, can I ever drink carbonated drinks or alcohol again?

Is gabapentin an anti infamatory?

I was told to stop taking it before surgery by a nurse but didn't have to for a previous surgery

I have trigger finger in my thumb Dr. gave me Voltaren Gel does anyone know if it works?

My Ins don't pay much on it, But if it works it would be worth it. I don't want to have surgery on it, I've already had four fingers and my other thumb cut on. I can't afford the surgery my deducible is $3000 + the other 20%.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Second TURP Operation to Finish?

I have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) where my prostate has grown to 100cc. I am 60 years old and I am scheduled for surgery in ten days. The doctor will be using the Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) method to remove tissue around the urethra. The doctor said the we may not be... read more

Weird pain after surgery?

I have hemorrhoid surgery done January 26th and since my surgery hey time I sit down to have a bowl movement I get pain in my penis and down my right groin and testicle anybody know what's going on

Life expecency after TIPS surgery ?

My 49 year old son has alcoholic cirrhosis of liver and is still drinking vodka . He feels terrible and is very confused but will not go to hospital . I know all about ammonia levels and all that .Since 2014 he has been in and out of hospitals almost every 6 weeks, TIPS saved his life but I think... read more