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Q: I tested HIV positive 2 years back. Right now I am doing very well without any AIDS medicines. So when I should go for medicines. I have read in some newspapers that theres AIDS vaccine is going to come soon. Is that true, or its only for prevention or it will cure also? Please tell me whether it is possible for vaccine. If I use AIDS drugs how long can I live, by using drugs? Can I do all my work normally, including my office work?
A:As you are doing well at this time, please do not rush into taking anti-retroviral therapy. These AIDS drugs should only be started when required because the immune capacity of the body has been reduced considerably. If you have access to a modern AIDS care facility get a periodic T4Cell count. Generally the consensus is that ARV should be started only when the count falls below 200. In the meantime, please carry on as you have been doing and remember the following:-
Use a condom for all penetrative sex, even with the regular partner or even with another HIV infected person
Q: I have skin rashes for many days. As I have acidity, I take rabeprazole 20 mg. Could this be an allergy to this medicine?
A:Rabeprazole may cause the following side effects: headache, upset stomach, diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, increased or decreased appetite, muscle or bone pain, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. Rarely, it may cause the following skin changes: rash, itching, sweating, urticaria (hives), alopecia (hair loss)- but all these side effects are an exception rather than a rule. Also please check if you are taking any other medications concomitantly.
Home » Frequently asked Questions on Health » What is the reason for long standing pain in the legs and back?
Q: I am suffering from pain in the upper/lower limb since last 10 years. I had joint pain in knee, elbow, neck etc. Then I had unwanted child abortion which caused weakness. I have also been admitted due to severe low back pain. Further diagnosed with Polyarthralgia/Tissue disorder. Tested for RA (negative), ANA (negative). I have been trying homoeopathic medicine as allopathic could not help me. But again since last 15 days my condition is very bad. I am very uncomfortable due to severe pain in buttocks, below the right rib, lower part of the back and legs. The pain radiates between these parts. Specially sudden spasm (stroking) agonise me a lot which results in screaming all the night. I am totally confused and helpless because my pain is unbearable. That is why I am writing to you. Please study my case in detail and help me?
A:Possibly the most important point in your history is that despite 10 years of aches and pains and different doctors, different systems of medicines and different diagnoses, you remain the same, as you were 10 years ago. The disease has not progressed in 10 years. This is rather typical of hyper vigilance syndrome (old name fibromyalgia) where the normal sensory impulses that every one keeps having all through the waking time, get converted into electrical impulses at the brain level. (Normally these impulses never reach the brain level, in some individuals like yourself, there is decreased threshold for sensory impulses, hence the name ‘hyper vigilance’). These electrical impulses cause muscle spasms in different regions of the musculoskeletal system - mainly the neck-nape region, upper arms and legs, low-back. Such patients do not show any abnormality in their blood tests and do not respond to the usual treatments that are given for pains (namely painkillers - that are totally ineffective in this condition). What you need is to be under the care and guidance of a rheumatologist who has facilities to give you appropriate occupational therapy, physiotherapy and teach you proper aerobic fitness exercises. Many patients also benefit with amitriptyline 10 mg daily taken 2 hours before going to bed. This medicine MUST only be prescribed by your rheumatologist after he/she has evaluated your case in detail. The effect of this medicine starts in ~ 3 weeks. If the response is not complete in 6 weeks the dose may be increased to 25 mg daily 2 hours before going to bed. This medicine has to be taken for months or years. Hope you feel better.
With all the hype surrounding Shane Black’s latest chapter in the Predator series, I thought it would be a great opportunity to close out the week with Cinema Sin Everything Wrong with the Predator in 13 minutes or Less! So enjoy this week’s Friday Funny and GET TO THE CHOPPA!
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I admit. I LOVED Ready Player One. The pop culture references, the cool 80s music, and every single video game and movie reference were from my childhood. So, how could I not? With RPO now […]
Got your tickets to Common People? The party doesn’t have to stop when the music does… As is traditional, we’re throwing an almighty afterparty at the Rusty on Saturday 26th May. Featuring DJ Will Disco spinning his vinyl, plus pizza and general merriment served up from 10pm till late.
It’s here: all freshened up for the new season, our spring menu, with all kinds of deliciousness for you to sample on your next foray to the pub. We’ve got brand-new pizzas, bowls, breakfast and brunch options, and top news for all you vegans out there: THE HOLY GUACAMOLE, a vegan burger featuring a sweet potato, black bean and quinoa patty, guacamole (obvs), tomato, lettuce, pickled onions, chipotle vegan mayo, all on a potato bun. (Not gonna lie, even the most devoted meateaters among us are tempted by that one…)
Feast your eyes on the menu below… and then get yourself down to your nearest Dodo pub and feast your stomachs!
This Valentine’s day, we’re celebrating love in all its forms with a little Instagram competition – no sappiness required.
All you have to do is post something creative that captures your love of Dodo pizza on Instagram and follow and tag your favourite Dodo pub – @thebottleofsauce, @thericketypress or @therustybicycle – along with the hashtag #truelove
We’ll give the creators of our favourite posts a £50 Dodo bar tab to spend with their loved ones this Valentine’s day.
It’s December, and as a special treat we’ve got not one but TWO super specials for you to enjoy all month.
Pizza aficionados, meanwhile, will rejoice at the Eat Your Sprouts: a white pizza with ricotta, fior di latte, basil, buttered sprouts, smoked pancetta, and lemon oil – so good even sprouts naysayers will find themselves swayed.
Plenty of old favourites remain, but we’ve added a few cracking new dishes, like the Silly Salsiccia (white pizza with fennel sausage, chilli and lemon oil) and the Dirtybird (crispy buttermilk chicken breast with buttermilk herb mayo), plus brunch updates and more. We see a trip to the pub in your future…
You may recall that back in August, we shut the doors of the Rusty for a couple of weeks to spruce things up.
Well, we’ve spruced, and our beloved little pub is open for business again. Fear not: it’s the same old Rusty, but with some much-needed updates, including a shiny new Dodo-branded wood-fired pizza oven, a bigger, better bar, and more seating outside. You might also notice a few other details, like our amazing new bespoke beer taps, made from old bike parts supplied by Reg Taylor Cycles.
We threw our second ever Rusty Summer Street party on Saturday 29th July. Like last year, we closed off a section of Hurst Street, rolled up our beer truck stage, and settled in for a day of live music, beer and food.
Ha, just kidding! In classic British summer style, it chucked it down – but people just pulled out their umbrellas, zipped their jackets up, and carried on. And it was pretty wonderful. We were treated to the sweet sounds of Rusty favourites including Sian Lloyd-Jones, Johnny Payne & The Thunder, Death of the Maiden, Little Mammoths, Little Brother Eli, Joaquim & the Smoke Machine, and Zaia. We drank a bit more beer than we should have. We ate burgers and pizzas outside, even though to be quite honest it was a bit chilly and damp. And we loved every minute of celebrating with this neighbourhood that we’re lucky to be a part of.
And now we’re closing our doors for ten days, while our beloved Rusty gets a much-needed refurb. In the meantime, relive the street party magic:
It’s nearly here! The Rusty Bicycle Summer Street Party is back on Saturday 29th July. As we did last year, we’re closing off Hurst Street between the Leopold Street and Magdalen Road junctions and rolling in our beer truck stage for a day of live music, food, drink and general merriment for the whole neighbourhood…
To keep your ears happy and your toes tapping, we’ve got sets from Rusty favourites including Little Mammoths, Little Brother Eli, Joaquim & the Smoke Machine (plus more acts TBA!). Oxford’s own Zaia will round the evening off, playing chill reggae with a soul/folk/rock twist.
And if you get hungry or thirsty, just grab your craft tipple of choice from our outdoor bar, pick up your favourite pizza to enjoy outside at our pizza hatch, or savour a Dodo burger, served on the street all day.
Do’doughnuts are BACK by popular demand… and they’re here to stay! National Doughnut Week was such a success that we’re adding doughnuts to our menu, so you can enjoy them whenever you fancy.
Speaking of which… yep, there’s a new menu coming, all spruced up for summer, including delicious new pizzas that’ll transport you to Italy in one bite, fresh salads, burger updates, and more goodies to see you through the season. There’s only one thing left to do… get yourself down to one of the pubs and try something new!
We acknowledge that participating in activities at the venue involves a risk of personal injury to myself and injury to any accompanying dogs. I hereby agree to assume all risks involved in participating in the event, to indemnify and hold harmless the organizer from any and all liabilities or claims including those made by a third party as a result of participating in this event. My dog is in good health, is on external parasite prevention, and (for bitches only) is not on heat. *
The Great Dane is an impressively large yet elegant breed with a muscular and well-built body. While the fawn color does tend to have a dark muzzle and perhaps ears, Danes come in at least 7 different color patterns (brindle, blue, black, black-masked fawn, harlequin, or mantle) and there are several other variations within those. The dogs rectangular head is long with well defined features and a brave, expressive face. Both the eyes and the ears are medium sized and generally dark in color. At rest the dog's ears droop downwards in a typical relaxed fashion, however they may also be held erect when alert. While no standard ear coloring has been established, many Great Danes' ears are adorned with unique black markings. The Great Danes body as a whole looks very firm and is covered by a clean, short coat. The tail begins at a broad base from which it slowly tapers off to a tip that may be ornamented with black markings.
The Great Dane is famously nicknamed the gentle giant, and is usually very good with pets and children....
The breed is intelligent, loyal, kind, and is not aggressive by nature (however it can be aggressive in a defensive situation). Although the Great Dane is not an extreme barker, the breed can still make a good watchdog and may intimidate intruders with its large size and sturdy build. The Great Dane is also characterized by an independent streak that can potentially make training difficult; it is important to demonstrate ones control and position of dominance, as this will make training the dog much easier. Though it is practically inconceivable for a Great Dane to be aggressive toward a child, the dog's large size and potentially boisterous play can result in accidents - watch your dog closely when it is in the presence of children.
To support its large size, the Great Dane will need to consume a very large amount of food, and owners should plan accordingly....
With regard to exercise, Great Danes do best with at least one long walk a day and could always benefit from more. The Great Dane's need for human contact makes it a poor candidate for outdoor living. The short coat requires little care, and a weekly brushing should keep it looking good. The dogs toenails should be trimmed about twice a month. Because Great Danes can be stubborn at times, it is strongly recommended that these dogs begin obedience training at a young age. Health issues particular to this breed include gastric torsion, osteosarcoma and heart problems. Less common health problems: canine hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and Wobblers syndrome.
The Great Danes oldest relative is probably the Molossus dog, which was used in warfare in ancient times, but the dog we know today has almost certainly been influenced by several other breeds. Beginning as long as one thousand years ago, the crossing of various breeds including the Greyhound, Irish Wolfhound and English Mastiff began the breed that would one day be called the Great Dane. Taking its size from its wolfhound and mastiff forebears and its sleek appearance from the Greyhound, the Great Dane had established itself as a competent hunter and guard dog by 1300, and was particularly popular as a boar hunter. When and for what reason the breed was given the name Great Dane is something of a mystery, but in 1880 the Germans attempted to staunch the inaccuracy by insisting that the dog be called the Deutsche Dogge. English speakers were unmoved, however, and the name Great Dane stuck outside of Germany. The dog was brought to the United States in the late 19th century, and the Great Dane was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887. Today, the Great Dane is among the most popular of breeds in the US, and is the largest dog that consistently ranks in the top 25 in AKC registrations. The Great Danes imposing height and elegant appearance have led fanciers to give it the nickname Apollo of Dogs.