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Question: What can I expect the day of steroid treatment for multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Steroids will work best to treat your MS flare if you start treatment within 14 days after the symptoms began. The most common MS flare treatment is 1 gram of intravenous ( IV) methylprednisolone ( Solu- Medrol) daily for 3 to 5 days. You can get IV steroid infusions at your doctor's office, a clinic, hospital, or even at your home. Be sure the doctor knows if you have diabetes because steroids can affect your blood sugar levels.
Question: What treatments will patients usually receive?
Answer: It may take up to 6 months to get back to how you normally feel. You may need a prescription sleep medicine. Hopefully, one course of steroids will treat your MS flare. You may also need a course of oral steroids if some of your symptoms came back after you're done with your infusion treatments.
Question: What are the side effects of intravenous steroids?
Answer: There are different types, and all of these drugs have side effects. Here are some possible, short-term side effects from taking steroids: Mood swings Swollen hands, ankles, or feet Bigger appetite Sleep problems like insomnia High blood pressure Upset stomach Cramps Back pain Headache Metallic taste in your mouth Flushed face Rash Heart palpitations Follow these tips to ease steroid side effects: Suck on hard candies or mints while you have your infusion to ease the metal taste.
Question: How long is a course of intravenous treatment to treat multiple sclerosis?
Answer: It may take up to 6 months to get back to how you normally feel. You may need a prescription sleep medicine. Hopefully, one course of steroids will treat your MS flare.
Question: Is it safe to take more dairy products if I use IV steroid treatment for multiple sclerosis?
Answer: Let your doctor know if you can't sleep while on steroids. If you feel ill after you're done with IV steroids, your doctor may prescribe 1 or 2 weeks of prednisone pills.
Question: What happens during a coronary calcium scan?
Answer: These patches connect to what's called an EKG machine, which helps the person running the scan know exactly when to take pictures of your heart. If you get nervous in closed or tight spaces, you can get medicine that will help keep you calm. You may also get medicine to slow your heart so they can take better pictures. During the test, you'll lie on your back on a table that slowly moves into the CT scanner. The scanner is a hollow tube, so it's like sliding into a tunnel. Your head stays out of the tube at all times.
Question: What is a coronary calcium scan?
Answer: This heart scan uses a special type of X-ray called a CT scan. It takes pictures of your arteries, the vessels that carry blood away from your heart, to check for calcium. You may hear this scan called by several different names: Coronary calcium scan Calcium scan test Cardiac CT for calcium scoring The calcium that the scan is looking for is tied in with plaque.
Question: Why should I get a coronary calcium scan?
Answer: You may hear this scan called by several different names: Coronary calcium scan Calcium scan test Cardiac CT for calcium scoring The calcium that the scan is looking for is tied in with plaque. This is not the stuff you get on your teeth, but a different kind found in your arteries. It's made partly of fat and calcium, and it's not good for your heart. The coronary calcium scan tells you how much calcified plaque is in your heart's arteries. You and your doctor can take the results and decide if you need to make any changes to your medicine or lifestyle.
Question: What herbal remedies can affect birth control pills?
Answer: A number of these don't mix well with birth control pills. Some that you should avoid: St. John's wort. Some people use it to treat mild to moderate depression and sleep disorders. A study shows that women who took birth control pills and St. John's wort at the same time had higher rates of breakthrough bleeding and an increased breakdown of estrogen in their bodies, signs that the contraceptives might not work as well as they should. Other herbal remedies that may affect how well your birth control pills work are: Saw palmetto. Some people have tried it for hair loss. Alfalfa. It's used for kidney, bladder, and prostate problems. Garlic pills. Some people take these for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other heart and blood diseases. Flaxseed. This is used for digestion problems like severe constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Question: What anti-seizure drugs can affect birth control pills?
Answer: That could make them less effective. These drugs include: Carbamazepine ( Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol) Felbamate ( Felbatol) Oxcarbazepine ( Trileptal) Phenobarbital ( Luminal) Phenytoin ( Dilantin, Phenytek) Primidone ( Mysoline) Topiramate ( Topamax) Be sure to use another form of birth control (like an IUD, a diaphragm, or a condom) if you take anti-seizure medication. Birth control medication won't interfere with how well your anti-seizure drugs work.
Question: What anti-HIV drugs may interfere with your birth control pills?
Answer: Some meds that treat HIV may interfere with the pill. They include: Darunavir ( Prezista) Efavirenz ( Sustiva) Lopinavir/ritonavir ( Kaletra) Nevirapine ( Viramune) Other HIV drugs may be OK. Talk to your doctor about what medicine is best for you.
Question: What antibiotics can interfere with birth control pills?
Answer: For the most part, you don't have to worry about taking these drugs. So far, the only antibiotic that studies show interferes with birth control is rifampin ( Rifadin), a drug used to treat tuberculosis. Rifampin causes irregular periods.
Question: What anti-fungal medications can affect birth control pills?
Answer: Doctors prescribe them to treat all kinds of infections caused by bacteria, like pneumonia, acne, and urinary tract infections ( UTIs). Scientists believe the risk of anti-fungal meds affecting your birth control pills is low, so check with your doctor.
Question: How does pregnancy affect women with deep vein thrombosis?
Answer: While you're expecting a baby, and up to 6 weeks after you deliver, your chances of DVT are four to five times greater because of hormonal and physical changes in your body. Blood flow slows down, making it more likely to pool and clot. Your expanding uterus can press on veins, making it harder for blood to get through. It also gets more difficult for you to move and stay active. All of these increase your risk for DVT.
Question: How does traveling affect deep vein thrombosis?
Answer: If you don't take a blood-thinner medication, your doctor may want you to use a device that gently squeezes your legs to keep blood flowing. Even if you don't have other risk factors, be aware, especially when you're traveling. Symptoms of DVT can include pain in your ankle, calf, or thigh when you stand or walk, or a sudden swelling, warmth, or redness in your skin.
Question: When should someone consider estrogen-free birth control relative to deep vein thrombosis?
Answer: Some aspects of your health can make this type of birth control more dangerous. Talk to your doctor about estrogen-free methods, such as progestin-only birth control pills, an IUD, the shot, or the implant if you're: Significantly overweight Smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day and are older than 35 Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure Some older women take estrogen therapy (or a combination of estrogen and progestin) to help relieve symptoms of menopause.
Question: When would a doctor prescribe medicine that prevents blood clots from forming?
Answer: Your doctor may prescribe a medicine that prevents blood clots from forming if: You have a blood clotting disorder or had a clot before.
Question: Which types of birth control increase the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis?
Answer: Three kinds of birth control have estrogen: combination pills, the patch, and the ring. While these methods are considered safe for most women, they do increase the likelihood of DVT. Combination birth control pills could more than triple your risk, though the risk overall is still small.
Question: What can you not eat on the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox?
Answer: Not allowed: Anything that has to be chewed, processed food, meat, cow's milk, alcohol, salt, or coffee (except in that weekly enema).
Question: What is the summary for the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox?
Answer: The Final Word The Martha's Vineyard Diet is not a healthy approach and may leave you worse off than before. Such a strict program will leave you frustrated. It will not deliver the long-term effects you're looking for. The only positive thing that the diet has going for it is the focus on vegetables. Eating a wide variety of vegetables is an excellent strategy for getting your health in order. But skip this plan and find another that focuses on lowering calories through a well-rounded diet and exercise program that works for you.
Question: What can you eat on the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox?
Answer: De Luz has detoxers stick to water, herbal tea, juices you make from organic vegetables and fruits, homemade soups, and powdered antioxidant berry and green drinks she sells on her web site. In a typical day, you will drink 40-48 ounces of water, 32-40 ounces of herbal tea, 16 ounces of vegetable-based soup, and 32 ounces of either a green drink made from vegetables, vegetable juice, or a berry drink.
Question: How well does the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox work?
Answer: There are no known health benefits to the diet, supplements, products, and techniques that De Luz recommends in her book, such as not chewing, coffee enemas, and laxatives. Despite the popularity of âcolonicsâ in recent years, they don't make you healthier. There's no reason to detoxify your body, as it takes care of that on its own. It may even be harmful for some people.
Question: What are symptoms of food poisoning?
Answer: Usually, it causes: Stomach pain Vomiting Diarrhea Stomach cramps Often, food poisoning can feel like the flu, because you might have fever, headache, and body aches along with your other things.
Question: What is campylobacter?
Answer: Campylobacter: You get this bacteria mainly through contaminated chicken or unpasteurized foods. It's unlikely to cause long-term problems for you and your baby, unless you have it at the time you give birth and pass it to your newborn.
Question: Do I have food poisoning?
Answer: It can be tricky to know when food poisoning is to blame for your sickness. Sometimes, germs from food can make you sick right away. Other times, they hang around in your body for days or even weeks before you have symptoms.
Question: How can you treat food poisoning at home?
Answer: If your case is mild enough to treat at home, work on rest and rehydration. Get fluids however you can: ice chips, small sips of water or clear liquids, or by drinking a sports drink with electrolytes in it. Wait until you're sure your vomiting is over before you try to eat. Take your first foods slowly and stick with bland, non-greasy fare.
Question: How can you get food poisoning?
Answer: You can get food poisoning when you eat foods contaminated with: Parasites Viruses Certain chemicals One of the most common forms of food poisoning in pregnant women is something called listeriosis, which comes from the bacteria listeria.
Question: What Is the most common form of food poisoning in pregnant women?
Answer: You can get food poisoning when you eat foods contaminated with: Parasites Viruses Certain chemicals One of the most common forms of food poisoning in pregnant women is something called listeriosis, which comes from the bacteria listeria. Pregnant women are 13 times more likely to get listeriosis than other people. It can lurk in ready-to-eat meats like hot dogs and cold cuts. Poultry, seafood, and dairy products can have it, too, especially if they're not pasteurized. It can grow even on foods that are cold in the refrigerator.
Question: What is Escherichia coli (E. coli)?
Answer: You can also get food poisoning from other things like: Escherichia coli ( E. coli): This bacteria lives in your gut naturally. Still, you can get sick if you eat contaminated fruits and vegetables, raw or undercooked meats, or unpasteurized milk and fruit juices with certain types of E. coli.
Question: How is food poisoning treated by a doctor?
Answer: She'll do tests on your blood or stool to find out what's making you sick. You may need treatment with antibiotics. She'll also want to be sure your body has enough fluids. You may need an IV to help your body rehydrate.
Question: When should you see a doctor about food poisoning?
Answer: Your food poisoning needs professional treatment if you're having: Signs of dehydration like excessive thirst, dry lips, little to no urine, or dizziness Vomiting or diarrhea that won't stop Severe pain in your abdomen A fever higher than 101 F Blood or pus in your stool Black or tarry stool Call your doctor right away if you have one or more of these problems.
Question: What kind of tests do you get in an ER for a possible heart attack?
Answer: At the hospital, an emergency department doctor will examine the person and run tests to see if chest pain stems from a heart attack or another cause. Tests may include an electrocardiogram ( ECG), chest X-ray, and blood tests.
Question: What are symptoms of a heart attack?
Answer: Chest discomfort that may last more than a few minutes or go away and come back; it may feel like squeezing, fullness, pressure, or pain. Pain or discomfort in the upper body, including arm, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or below the breastbone Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (with or without chest pain) Sweating or "cold sweat" Indigestion, heartburn, nausea, or vomiting Light-headedness, dizziness, or extreme weakness Anxiety or rapid or irregular heartbeats Do not drive to the hospital unless you have no other option.
Question: What medications can cause dry mouth?
Answer: Some medicines that list dry mouth as a side effect include: Antihistamines Antidepressants Antipsychotics Parkinson's disease medications Alzheimer's disease medications Lung inhalers Certain blood pressure and heart medications, including angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, heart rhythm medications, and diuretics Seizure medications Isotretinoin, used to treat acne Anti-anxiety medications Anti-nausea and anti-diarrheal medicines Narcotic pain medications Scopolamine, used to prevent motion sickness Anti-spasm medications Dry mouth can be a bothersome problem.
Question: Can medications cause swollen gums?
Answer: Gingival overgrowth increases your risk of periodontal disease. Swollen gum tissue creates a favorable environment for bacteria, which can damage surrounding tooth structures. Medications that can cause gum swelling and overgrowth include: Phenytoin, a seizure medication Cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant drug often used to prevent transplant rejection Blood pressure medications called calcium channel blockers, which include nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, and amlodipine Men are more likely to develop this side effect.
Question: Can medications change your sense of taste?
Answer: Usually the taste changes are temporary and go away when you stop taking the medicine. Chemotherapy drugs, including methotrexate and doxorubicin, are a common cause of taste changes. Many other medicines have been linked to taste changes.
Question: What medications can cause tooth discoloration?
Answer: The following medicines can cause brown, yellow-brown, or gray tooth discoloration: amoxicillin-clavulanate ( Augmentin), an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections chlorhexidine, an antiseptic/disinfectant doxycycline, an antibiotic related to tetracycline that is often used to treat acne tetracycline, an antibiotic used to treat acne and some respiratory infections Too much fluoride (found in some chewable vitamins, toothpastes, and mouthwash) can lead to white streaks on the tooth enamel, or a whitish-brown discoloration. In severe cases, excess fluoride (called fluorosis) can lead to permanently stained brown teeth. The following drugs may cause greenish or a blue-green grayish color: ciprofloxacin ( Cipro), an antibiotic known as a quinolone minocycline, an antibiotic related to tetracycline Iron salts taken by mouth can lead to black teeth.
Question: Can medications cause dry mouth?
Answer: Some drugs can reduce the amount of saliva in your mouth, causing an uncomfortably dry mouth (xerostomia). Without enough saliva, the tissues in the mouth can become irritated and inflamed. This increases your risk for infection, tooth decay, and gum disease. More than 400 medications are known to cause dry mouth. Dry mouth is also a side effect of certain chemotherapy medicines.
Question: Can fluoride cause tooth discoloration?
Answer: The following medicines can cause brown, yellow-brown, or gray tooth discoloration: amoxicillin-clavulanate ( Augmentin), an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections chlorhexidine, an antiseptic/disinfectant doxycycline, an antibiotic related to tetracycline that is often used to treat acne tetracycline, an antibiotic used to treat acne and some respiratory infections Too much fluoride (found in some chewable vitamins, toothpastes, and mouthwash) can lead to white streaks on the tooth enamel, or a whitish-brown discoloration. In severe cases, excess fluoride (called fluorosis) can lead to permanently stained brown teeth.
Question: What can you do about dry mouth caused by medication?
Answer: However, many times, the benefits of using a medicine outweigh the risks and discomfort of dry mouth. Drinking plenty of water or chewing sugarless gum may help relieve your symptoms.
Question: Can medications lead to tooth decay?
Answer: Rinsing your mouth out with water after using an inhaler can help prevent this side effect. They include: Allergy (antihistamine) medicines chlorpheniramine maleate Antibiotics ampicillin bleomycin cefamandole levofloxacin ( Levaquin) lincomycin tetracyclines Antifungals amphotericin B griseofulvin metronidazole Antipsychotics lithium trifluoperazine Asthma medicines bamifylline Bisphosphonates etidronate Blood pressure medications captopril, an ACE inhibitor diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker enalapril, an ACE inhibitor Blood thinners dipyridamole Cholesterol-lowering drugs clofibrate Corticosteroids (used to treat inflammation) dexamethasone ( DMSO) hydrocortisone Diabetes medications glipizide Diuretics amiloride ethacrynic acid Glaucoma medications Acetazolamide Gout medications allopurinol colchicine Heart medications nitroglycerin patch Iron-deficiency anemia medications iron sorbitex (given by injection) Muscle relaxers baclofen chlormezanone Parkinson's disease medications levodopa Rheumatoid arthritis treatments gold Seizure medications carbamazepine phenytoin Thyroid medicines carbimazole methimazole Transplant rejection drugs azathioprine Tuberculosis medications ethambutol Smoking cessation products nicotine skin patch Stimulants amphetamine Long-term use of sweetened medications can lead to tooth decay.
Question: Can medications cause a yeast infection in your mouth?
Answer: This increases your risk for infection, tooth decay, and gum disease. Rinse your mouth out after using such products, or ask your doctor or pharmacist if there is a sugar-free alternative.
Question: Can medications cause canker sores?
Answer: Chemotherapy medicines that can cause mucositis include: alemtuzumab ( Campath) asparaginase ( Elspar) bleomycin ( Blenoxane) busulfan ( Myleran, Busulfex) capecitabine ( Xeloda) carboplatin ( Paraplatin) cyclophosphamide ( Cytoxan) cytarabine ( Cytosar- U) daunorubicin ( Cerubidine) docetaxel ( Taxotere) doxorubicin ( Adriamycin) epirubicin ( Ellence) etoposide ( Ve Pesid) fluorouracil (5- FU) gemcitabine ( Gemzar) hydroxyurea ( Hydrea) idarubicin ( Idamycin) interleukin 2 ( Proleukin) irinotecan ( Camptosar) lomustine ( Cee NU) mechlorethamine ( Mustargen) melphalan ( Alkeran) methotrexate ( Rheumatrex) mitomycin ( Mutamycin) mitoxantrone ( Novantrone) oxaliplatin ( Eloxatin) paclitaxel ( Taxol) pemetrexed ( Alimta) pentostatin ( Nipent) procarbazine ( Matulane) thiotepa ( Thioplex) topotecan ( Hycamtin) trastuzumab ( Herceptin) tretinoin ( Vesanoid) vinblastine ( Velban) vincristine ( Oncovin) A mouth ulcer refers to an open (ulcerated) sore that occurs inside the mouth or on the tongue. Mouth ulcers are often compared to "craters" because they have a hole in the middle. Chemotherapy drugs that cause mucositis can cause mouth sores to develop. Such drugs include: alemtuzumab ( Campath) bleomycin ( Blenoxane) capecitabine ( Xeloda) cetuximab ( Erbitux) docetaxel ( Taxotere) doxorubicin ( Adriamycin) epirubicin ( Ellence) erlotinib ( Tarceva) fluorouracil (5- FU) methotrexate ( Rheumatrex) sunitinib ( Sutent) vincristine ( Oncovin) Other medicines that have been linked to the development of mouth sores include: Aspirin Gold used to treat rheumatoid arthritis Penicillin Phenytoin Sulfonamides Streptomycin Sometimes, a medication can alter your sense of taste.
Question: Can medication inflame the lining of your mouth?
Answer: Mucositis is inflammation of the moist tissue lining the mouth and digestive tract. The condition can make it difficult to eat. You are more likely to develop mucositis after taking chemotherapy drugs if you drink alcohol, use tobacco, do not take care of your teeth and gums, are dehydrated, or have diabetes, HIV, or kidney disease.
Question: How common are high triglyceride levels?
Answer: If you do, you're hardly alone. Overall, more than a third of adults in the U. S. have high triglyceride levels, a type of fat in the blood.
Question: How should I approach conversations with a teacher about my child's ADHD?
Answer: Set up meetings early in the school year to talk about how ADHD affects your child. It's different for everyone, and your kid's situation is unique. Stay positive. Instead of talking about his problems, focus on what helps him. So avoid saying, â He never listens.â Replace that with something like, â I find that Johnny pays more attention when we're in a quiet space and he looks me in the eye.â If you have any educational reports or plans, like an individualized education program ( IEP), share copies with the teachers.
Question: How should I prepare for a parent-teacher conference if my child has ADHD?
Answer: Be organized at meetings. Parent-teacher conferences are usually short, so come with a list of questions so you don't forget to ask something important. Organize report cards, test results, and teacher notes in a binder so they're at your fingertips.
Question: How can I better handle teacher calls or complaints about my child with ADHD?
Answer: You may get calls saying your child's disrupting class or not paying attention. Instead, say that you know your son often is a handful, and then talk about solutions to the problems. Simple things like changing where he sits or giving him directions one task at a time may help. Don't be a stranger.
Question: What word choices should I use when talking to a teacher about my child's ADHD?
Answer: Instead of: â Why aren't you helping Johnny finish his class assignments in school?â Try this: â I'm concerned that Johnny needs to finish classwork at home. Is there anything we can do to help him work more quickly at school?" Parent-teacher conferences are usually short, so come with a list of questions so you don't forget to ask something important.
Question: How can I show the teacher of my child with ADHD that I care and want my child to do well in school?
Answer: Be tactful. Attend back-to-school night and volunteer to chaperone a field trip or help in the library. That will show the teacher and your child that you're plugged into the school.
Question: Should I tell school teachers and administrators about my child's ADHD?
Answer: Keep talking. If you start or change ADHD medication, tell the teachers and administrators. They can watch for side effects and let you know if medication seems to be helping. Also, let them know if there's a big change at home -- like a divorce or death -- since these kinds of things can affect any child's behavior.