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Constipated and gassy what is the best remedy?
Exactly 1 year ago I had small bowel obstruction surgery or I think it was called a bowel resection procedure but I have recently been constipated for 3 days with gassy stomach but unable to move my bowels due to severe constipation from a new medication for back pain. Have tried Miralax daily for... read more
Help finding a pain management doctor?
I had a major spinal fusion ( lower lumbar) in July of 2023. My condition pre-surgery was at a very severe state due to awaiting medical insurance for surgery(5yr). In turn, worsened my spinal stenosis. My pain was daily at least a 6. 5 or 7. I walked barely, very hunched over. Well, on the day of... read more
Atrial Fibrillation - AF post surgery of mitral valve repair?
My cardiologist prescribed RivaRaxaban 20 mg daily for one month. On subsequent visit, he changed it to Apixaban 10 mg daily in view of lower price. What is the difference between RivaRoxaban and Apixaban? What are their efficacy in treating my heart condition since I had have no symptoms at all... read more
Aortic Aneurysm - Thoracabdominal Aneurysm Repair?
Had an open aneurysm repair surgery on 5/22/21. On 2/22/23 had hernia surgery with mesh surgery. Still experiencing pain in my left side. Taking Oxycodone 15mg and using ZTlido pain patches! Still have pain 24/7. Surgeon states my rib cage and stomach were cut during the surgery and pain may last... read more
Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?
Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more
If I recently just had surgery and they said it was an infection of the skin would they prescribed?
The pills they gave me are not antibacterial pills
FESS sinus surgery 7 months ago?
Had surgery 7 months ago. My doctor says my sinuses are perfectly clear, however still have horrible congestion and hard to breathe through nose, anyone else with something similar
How long does Docusate medicine take to take affect?
I recently had laproscopic surgery on a hernia and I am currently taking docusate and i have had a bowel movement but my belly seems to be still hard
Is there aspirin in amoxicillin clavulanate potassium?
Is there aspirin in amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets i am having gallbladder surgery on friday and I need to know if it has aspirin in it.
Ammonium Lactate - My friend got this from the plastic surgery office to put on body after bath for?
... age spots, is this good to do?
Is prednisone the correct med for lung inflammation?
Had lung surgery for lung cancer stage one year ago.. For precaution was given two rounds of chemo.should of had four but It caused a large area of inflammation in left lung. No reason given. Also the chemo gave me pneumonia in the left. Right lung is fine. Doc is giving me 40ml prednisone to try... read more
Can Wellbutrin be compounded into a transdermal patch or liquid form?
I recently had gastric bypass surgery and am not sure how much wellbutrin my body is absorbing. Someone recommended going to a compounding pharmacy to get the drug in another form. Is this possible?
Metoprolol and Flecainide Side Effects - Is this normal?
Hi everyone. I have atrial fib and the specilaist decided against surgery after doing a cath study. said not enough damage to warrant ablation. They have me on metoprolol .25mg and flecainide 100 mg 2x a day. I feel surreal, forgetful, dizzy or high feeling, anxious, nervous. I took metoprolol by... read more
I have been taking AVODART for more than 7 years, when will I be able to stop?
This medicine is to reduce the size of enlarged prostate, when I will be free to stop taking Avodart. My new Doctor told me that I should have had surgery when I was younger? answer me please.
Can warfarin make you feel anxious and nervous, can it make your hair and nails brittle and dry?
I have been on warfarin for 2 months now. I am being treated for a blood clot in my jugular vein as a result from pacemaker surgery. I have noticed this past week that I am feeling more anxious and nervous. Could this be caused from the warfarin. I have also noticed that my hair is very dry and my... read more
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