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Question: What are reasons my doctor might not want me to take birth control to help treat my migraines?
Answer: If you're prone to hormonal migraines, taking birth control that contains low amounts of estrogen or only progestin may help. Taking it could make you more likely to have a stroke. Other reasons your doctor may not want you to take birth control for your menstrual migraines: A history of smoking High blood pressure Obesity Diabetes If nothing else works, your doctor may prescribe a drug called leuprolide acetate ( Eligard, Lupron Depot).
Question: Why would I not be able to take birth control for my headaches during my period?
Answer: If you're prone to hormonal migraines, taking birth control that contains low amounts of estrogen or only progestin may help. Taking it could make you more likely to have a stroke. Other reasons your doctor may not want you to take birth control for your menstrual migraines: A history of smoking High blood pressure Obesity Diabetes If nothing else works, your doctor may prescribe a drug called leuprolide acetate ( Eligard, Lupron Depot).
Question: How are catheters used in chemotherapy treatments?
Answer: To deliver the drugs more effectively, your doctor may use one of the following devices: Catheters. These soft, thin tubes hold the liquid drug. They go in one of the larger blood vessels in your body, such as in your chest. And they stay in your body between treatments so you don't have to get stuck with a needle every time. Depending on the type of cancer you have or the treatment you need, you might get a catheter that goes near your spinal cord. Other kinds go into a hollow space in your chest, belly, or pelvis. Once the drugs are injected, your doctor will remove this kind of catheter.
Question: How long do chemotherapy sessions last?
Answer: Depending on the type of drug you take, sessions usually last a few hours. Others may last a day or more, with breaks every so often.
Question: How many cycles of chemotherapy are necessary?
Answer: You may need four to eight cycles to treat your cancer. A series of cycles is called a course. Your course can take 3 to 6 months to complete.
Question: How are ports used in chemotherapy treatments?
Answer: These are small metal or plastic discs that your nurse places under your skin and connects to a vein. Once yours is in, you'll be able to feel it, but it shouldn't hurt you.. Then he'll put a needle into the port to deliver your drug. This needle can stay in the port if your session lasts more than one day. Your doctor can take the port out once you're finished with treatment.
Question: What is chemotherapy dosage based on?
Answer: Your dose might be based on your body weight. The more you weigh, the larger the dose. Some drugs take both your height and weight into account.
Question: How often do I need to get chemotherapy?
Answer: Chemotherapy is a common treatment for all kinds of cancer. Store your drugs properly and take them on schedule. The breaks give the drugs time to do their job. Rest also gives your body time to heal so you can handle side effects like nausea, hair loss, or fatigue. Each set of doses is called a cycle.
Question: What forms of chemotherapy can I get?
Answer: Pills or liquids that you swallow Shots into your muscles or under your skin Infusion directly into an organ or your spine IV infusions into your veins If you take your drugs by pill or liquid at home, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. These are small metal or plastic discs that your nurse places under your skin and connects to a vein.
Question: What kind of cancer is chemotherapy used for?
Answer: Pills or liquids that you swallow Shots into your muscles or under your skin Infusion directly into an organ or your spine IV infusions into your veins If you take your drugs by pill or liquid at home, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Store your drugs properly and take them on schedule. You can have chemotherapy once a week or for several days, then rest for several days or weeks.
Question: What should you avoid in your diet in order to lower your cholesterol levels?
Answer: Saturated fat and trans fats raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. You find them in meat, skin-on poultry, full-fat dairy products, and in many processed foods. To make sure you don't get too much of them, check out the Nutrition Facts label on a food's package. Along with the listed amounts of saturated and trans fats, look at the list of ingredients. If it says âpartially hydrogenated oil,â the food has trans fats.
Question: Does smoking affect cholesterol levels?
Answer: Yes, there are medications that can help you bring your levels to a healthier range. The carbon monoxide you inhale from cigarettes increases the level of cholesterol that builds up along the walls of your arteries. If you need help to kick the habit, talk to your doctor about medicines or counseling programs that can make it easier.
Question: How important is diet in lowering high cholesterol levels?
Answer: Yes, there are medications that can help you bring your levels to a healthier range. Not only are they low in cholesterol, they're high in fiber. That'll keep things moving through your digestive tract. Fish, nuts, low-fat dairy, and lean poultry are good choices, too. Talk to your doctor about what kinds and how much exercise is right for you.
Question: Does exercise help lower my cholesterol levels?
Answer: The first thing you need to do to improve your health is to change what you put into your body. Physical activity doesn't have much direct effect on your LDL levels, but it does raise HDL as it lowers the amount of fat in your blood called triglycerides. You should try to get a total of 30 minutes of heart-pumping exercise almost every day, like walking, running, swimming, biking, or hitting the elliptical or step machine.
Question: What are the side effects of digoxin?
Answer: If you have any of these, call your doctor right away: Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Changes in vision, such as: Flashes or flickering of light Sensitivity to light Seeing things larger or smaller than they are Blurring Color changes (especially a yellow or green tint to your vision) Halos or borders on objects Drowsiness Headache Confusion Depression Fatigue Muscle weakness Irregular heartbeat Slow heart rate These could mean your dose needs to be changed. Once you and your doctor have found the correct dose, you usually won't have side effects as long as you take digoxin exactly as prescribed.
Question: What is a normal pulse to maintain with digoxin?
Answer: While taking digoxin, your doctor may tell you to check your pulse every day. He'll tell you how fast your pulse should be. If it's slower than that, talk to your doctor about taking digoxin that day. Keep all your appointments with your medical team so they can keep track of how you react to the drug. Digoxin may cause drowsiness. Don't drive a car or use machinery until you discover how this medicine affects you.
Question: How does taking digoxin affect pregnancy?
Answer: Women on digoxin should tell their doctor if they are expecting or become pregnant. Digoxin is a pregnancy category " C" medicine, which means it's unknown if the drug has any effect on pregnancy. It should be given only if the benefit to you outweighs the potential risk to the baby. Digoxin can be passed to a nursing baby through breast milk. What this does is not clear. If you're a woman on digoxin who is planning to breastfeed, talk with your doctor.
Question: How does digoxin affect elderly people?
Answer: Those who do tend to have side effects more often.
Question: Why does someone need to take digoxin?
Answer: Digoxin is prescribed to treat: Heart failure Atrial fibrillation ( AFib) Usually once daily, especially for the elderly and those with kidney problems.
Question: Which over-the-counter medications can interfere with digoxin?
Answer: Check with your doctor before taking the following over-the-counter medications, as they can interfere with the effects of digoxin: Antacids Asthma drugs Cold medicine Cough or sinus medicine Laxatives Medicines for diarrhea Diet drugs Limit sodium to 2,000 milligrams per day. Talk to your doctor about how much potassium you should get.
Question: How should someone take digoxin?
Answer: Digoxin is prescribed to treat: Heart failure Atrial fibrillation ( AFib) Usually once daily, especially for the elderly and those with kidney problems. Try to take it at the same time every day. Follow the label directions on how often to take it. The time between doses and how long you take it will depend on your condition. You may have to take it for many years, possibly for the rest of your life.
Question: What are the two brands of digoxin?
Answer: Two common brands are Lanoxicaps and Lanoxin. A variety called digitoxin is sold under the brand name Crystodigin.
Question: What are symptoms of Powassan?
Answer: Most Powassan infections are mild. Some people don't have any symptoms. If you do, they'll show up a week to a month after you were bitten and may include: Fever Headache Vomiting Weakness Confusion, memory problems Trouble walking and talking Seizures See your doctor if you have any of these symptoms and might have been exposed to ticks. Call 911 or go to an emergency room for severe symptoms.
Question: What are treatments for Powassan?
Answer: Although no specific drug or procedure treats Powassan, and many cases are mild, doctors have ways to manage symptoms. If yours are severe, you might need to go to a hospital to get care, such as: Breathing support Fluids through a vein ( IV) Medicine to bring down swelling in the brain The best way to protect yourself from Powassan and other tick-borne diseases is to avoid tick bites: Stay out of wooded or grassy areas whenever you can.
Question: How is Powassan diagnosed?
Answer: Your doctor will ask you questions like these: What symptoms do you have? When did they start? Could you have been exposed to ticks? You might need tests of your blood and spinal fluid to check for antibodies that your immune system makes to fight the Powassan virus.
Question: How is the Powassan virus spread?
Answer: Infected ticks spread the Powassan virus when they bite people. In the past, types of ticks that rarely bite humans -- such as woodchuck ticks and others -- mainly spread it. These ticks are most active in late spring, early summer, and mid-fall. Not every tick is infected with the virus, and not everyone who is bitten will get sick. But ticks that are infected can transmit it quickly -- within minutes of attaching to a person. You can't catch Powassan from another person.
Question: What are cytokines for melanoma treatment?
Answer: Your body produces proteins called cytokines. They naturally boost your immune system. Doctors sometimes prescribe artificial cytokines for people with melanoma. Research shows the drugs make it harder for cancer cells to divide, and help your body's immune system respond to the cancerous cells.
Question: What are side effects of chemotherapy drugs for melanoma?
Answer: Your side effects will depend on which drug your doctor uses, and how long you have to get them, but they can include: Hair loss Mouth sores Loss of appetite Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Bruise and bleed easily Increased risk of infection
Question: How can BRAF inhibitors help with treating melanoma?
Answer: These drugs include binimetinib ( Mektovi), encorafenib ( Braftovi), dabrafenib ( Tafinlar), and vemurafenib ( Zelboraf). Your doctor will only prescribe them if your melanoma can't be removed with surgery and you have what's known as a BRAF gene mutation. About 40% to 60% of melanomas have this mutation.
Question: How can immune checkpoint inhibitors help with treating melanoma?
Answer: These drugs are relatively new and have been shown to work well in treating melanomas. They âtargetâ proteins in your immune system that melanoma cells âturn off.â The drugs repair the proteins so your immune system is able to attack the melanoma cells.
Question: What are side effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors for melanoma?
Answer: Several of these drugs include: Ipilimumab ( Yervoy) Nivolumab ( Opdivo) Pembrolizumab ( Keytruda) While side effects vary for each drug, you could have any of the following: Fatigue Cough Nausea Itching Skin rash Loss of appetite Constipation Joint pain Diarrhea Cytokines.
Question: How can targeted therapy drugs help with treating melanoma?
Answer: You could experience any of these: Fever Chills Drowsiness Low blood cell counts Dizziness Weight loss Fluid buildup in the body This group of drugs goes after the melanoma cells. They're different from chemotherapy drugs, which attack all cells that divide fast, not just cancer cells. Your side effects from targeted drugs might not be as bad, either.
Question: What are chemotherapy drugs for melanoma?
Answer: Still, several chemotherapy drugs are used for melanoma, including: Carboplatin ( Paraplatin, CARBOplatin Novaplus) Cisplatin ( Platinol, Platinol- AQ) Dacarbazine ( DTIC- Dome) Paclitaxel ( Abraxane) Temozolomide ( Temodar) Vinblastine ( Velban) Your doctor might give you a combination of these, or he may use them with immunotherapy drugs like interferon-alpha. You'll usually get chemo every few weeks.
Question: When might you take aldesleukin (Proleukin) to help treat melanoma?
Answer: It's also sometimes used with chemotherapy drugs. Your doctor will only prescribe them if your melanoma can't be removed with surgery and you have what's known as a BRAF gene mutation.
Question: What are side effects of BRAF inhibitors for melanoma?
Answer: Research shows the drugs make it harder for cancer cells to divide, and help your body's immune system respond to the cancerous cells. Their side effects include: Fatigue Muscle pain Headaches Constipation Hair loss Nausea Rash Hemorrhage MEK inhibitors.
Question: How can immunotherapy help with treating melanoma?
Answer: Research shows the drugs make it harder for cancer cells to divide, and help your body's immune system respond to the cancerous cells. Still, several chemotherapy drugs are used for melanoma, including: Carboplatin ( Paraplatin, CARBOplatin Novaplus) Cisplatin ( Platinol, Platinol- AQ) Dacarbazine ( DTIC- Dome) Paclitaxel ( Abraxane) Temozolomide ( Temodar) Vinblastine ( Velban) Your doctor might give you a combination of these, or he may use them with immunotherapy drugs like interferon-alpha.
Question: When do you get chemotherapy to treat melanoma?
Answer: But it also depends on the size of the melanoma and what stage it's in. It's also sometimes used with chemotherapy drugs.
Question: What are some medication tips for vaginal yeast infections?
Answer: Use all the pills or creams, even if your symptoms go away before you run out of the medicine. Keep in mind that vaginal creams, vaginal tablets, and suppositories may be made with oil, which can damage condoms and diaphragms. So you'll need to use another birth control method or not have sex during treatment if you don't want to get pregnant. Never take any medication --- or even use a nonprescription vaginal cream --- while you're pregnant unless you've to your doctor first.
Question: How are antifungal vaginal creams used for vaginal yeast infections?
Answer: For severe yeast infections, your doctor may prescribe an antifungal vaginal cream. These usually come packaged with an applicator that helps you measure the right dose. var s_context; s_context= s_context || {}; s_context['wb.modimp'] = 'vidfloat'; if(webmd.useragent && webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop'){ webmd.ads2.disable Initial Load(); webmd.ads2.disable Ads Init = true; $(function() { webmd.p.pim.increment(); $('.responsive-video-container').insert After('.module-social-share-container'); require(['video2/1/responsive-player/video-loader'], function(video Loader) { video Loader.init({ autoplay: webmd.useragent.ua.type === 'desktop' && ! !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } You can get a range of similar yeast infection medications without a prescription, too. Some are creams you apply inside the vagina. Others are suppositories or vaginal tablets you place in your vagina and let dissolve.
Question: What mouth problems are caused by high blood sugar in people with diabetes?
Answer: High blood sugar may also cause dry mouth and make gum disease worse. Less saliva can allow more tooth-decaying bacteria and plaque buildup. With good blood sugar control and dental care, you can avoid these problems.
Question: How can diabetes affect dental infections?
Answer: With good blood sugar control and dental care, you can avoid these problems. You should call your dentist if you: Have bleeding or sore gums Get infections often Have bad breath that won't go away Take good care of your gums and teeth.
Question: What symptoms of dental problems should people with diabetes watch for?
Answer: You should call your dentist if you: Have bleeding or sore gums Get infections often Have bad breath that won't go away Take good care of your gums and teeth.
Question: When might you need a sports drink instead of water during a workout?
Answer: Water is and always will be the best drink for staying hydrated, but that doesn't mean that sports drinks don't have a role to play. But athletes -- particularly those engaged in vigorous activity for more than an hour at a time -- have shown improved performance levels after prolonged activity if they replenish their electrolytes while they rehydrate.
Question: What steps can keep tooth decay at bay when you drink sports drinks?
Answer: Others help you digest food. Water is and always will be the best drink for staying hydrated, but that doesn't mean that sports drinks don't have a role to play. Acid in the drinks can soften your enamel. Brushing right away helps wear that enamel down. Do keep your mouth moist and ensure your saliva is flowing. Spit zaps those acids, protects your tooth enamel, and fights off decay. A dry mouth makes it easier for trouble to start. If you're having trouble with mouth moisture, talk to your doctor.
Question: Is the citric acid in sports drinks bad for your teeth?
Answer: These drinks can have as much or more sugar and acid than many sodas and juices. But it can also strip the enamel from your teeth and make them more sensitive as well as more prone to cavities and decay.
Question: What is histamine poisoning?
Answer: Histamines can make your eyes and nose itch. Those fish can build up high levels of histamines, which can make you sick. It's not likely to happen with good food safety practices.
Question: How do implanted devices help treat end-stage heart failure?
Answer: Your doctor may suggest surgery to implant a defibrillator in your chest. This device can shock your heart back into a healthy rhythm when it stops beating the right way. If you have a certain type of heart failure, you may have surgery to implant a special heart pump. It helps your heart do a better job of moving blood through your body.
Question: What do diuretics do to help with end-stage heart failure?
Answer: It will help your body shed some of the extra fluid that has gathered in your feet, ankles, legs, or belly.
Question: What does it mean if you have advanced or end-stage heart failure?
Answer: When you learn that you have advanced or end-stage heart failure, it means the treatments you've used in the past no longer work. But there may be other, new ways to manage your condition. Some methods are more aggressive than others. Talk to your doctor about your goals for treatment and quality of life. She can help you make choices that are right for you.
Question: What is a rotator cuff?
Answer: The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in your shoulder. They form a âcuffâ over the top end of your arm. It helps you lift and rotate your arm. And it keeps the shoulder steady as your arm moves. A rotator cuff tear can be caused by different things. It can get sore from normal wear and tear over the years. This happens mostly to people over age 40. But you can also get one in a fall or by repeating the same activity over and over.
Question: How can you injure a rotator cuff?
Answer: When you do the same thing again and again, the rotator cuff can start to fray, like a worn sock. It can separate or tear, especially if you lift something heavy.
Question: Can you use physical therapy after surgery for a rotator cuff tear?
Answer: The therapist will help you: Get back your range of motion Learn exercises to strengthen your shoulder muscles Improve the way you sit and stand (your posture) to help reduce pain Find a way to sleep that doesn't hurt your shoulder Learn to carry objects safely Use ice or heat to ease the pain Understand why you need to keep moving Find ways to do things so that they don't hurt your shoulder Return to your regular activities (be patient -- this can take a while) PT can also help you recover after rotator cuff surgery.
Question: How can a physical therapist help you recover from a rotator cuff tear?
Answer: The therapist will help you: Get back your range of motion Learn exercises to strengthen your shoulder muscles Improve the way you sit and stand (your posture) to help reduce pain Find a way to sleep that doesn't hurt your shoulder Learn to carry objects safely Use ice or heat to ease the pain Understand why you need to keep moving Find ways to do things so that they don't hurt your shoulder Return to your regular activities (be patient -- this can take a while) PT can also help you recover after rotator cuff surgery.
Question: Could physical therapy for a rotator cuff tear work as well as surgery?
Answer: The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in your shoulder. One study shows that people who got PT for a rotator cuff tear did just as well as those who had surgery.
Question: Is physical therapy for a rotator cuff tear right for me?
Answer: If you think you have a tear, see your doctor. Unless the injury is severe, PT is a typical starting point. Your physical therapist will ask questions about your life and the things you do. He'll do some tests to learn more about your pain. The therapist will ask you to raise your arm, move it to the side, or push against something to see what your limits are.
Question: What treatment is needed for a rotator cuff tear?
Answer: For many people, physical therapy ( PT) is the answer. It may be all you need to treat an injured rotator cuff. PT is a way to get back strength and movement after an injury. It includes things like exercise, ice, heat, massage, and equipment to help return your shoulder back to its normal range of motion. It can get sore from normal wear and tear over the years.
Question: How does diabetes affect dental health?
Answer: Diabetes: Tips for a Healthy Mouth When you stay on top of mouth care you'll prevent some of the problems diabetes can cause in your mouth -- and have a better smile! The Diabetes- Dental Link Diabetes raises your chances of getting gum disease, as well as other dental problems such as dry mouth. Gum disease is caused by sticky plaque that builds up on your teeth and gums. The germs in plaque can cause sore, swollen, and red gums. When gum disease, or gingivitis, gets worse, it can cause infections and even tooth loss. Since diabetes can make gum disease more severe than usual and infections can be harder to fight, prevention is the name of the game.
Question: What signs of dental complications should I watch out for if I have diabetes?
Answer: How to Spot a Problem Plaque can be difficult to see. That's why it's so important to visit your dentist twice a year. Also see your dentist if you have any of these symptoms. They could be signs of tooth or gum problems.