What kinda diet or diet medicine is good for someone without a thyroid?… by Kel
i had surgery 2 year ago because i had graves disease, i was tried all the time and lost weight . ihad to much calcuim in my body, now that my thyroid has been took out im gaining weight.
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Forget about the diet pills. What's most important is thyroid levels. The morning TSH needs to be around 1.0 if you are on T4 (Synthroid, Levoxyl) Also, you want to make sure you are converting enough T4 into T3. You can find this out by having a free t3 test. The result should be at least midrange. If its below midrange, it means you are a poor converter of T4 to T3. A T4/T3 medication like Armour thyroid or Thyrolar might help. On T4/T3, medication dosage is adjusted by free t4 and free t3, not by TSH.
As far as diet, decrease carbs and increase fiber,
Exercise 4+ times per week. Drink lots of water and limit sugar
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I take Nitroquik, can it be taken for a couple of days and then skip a few days?… by go2casin
I take Nitroquik for chest discomfort. I take one a day, for a couple of days, then none for a few days, is this OK?
Can I treat it like taking aspirin for a headache?
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What are the instructions ?
I have been prescribed at different times Imdur and Ranexa to prevent recurrent angina. I take Ranexa twice daily.
If I have a sudden intense chest pain that may be heart related, I use a spray of my nitroglycerin lingual medication. If it still hurts 5 minutes later, I spray again. Up to three times. If in 15 minutes the pain is still there, I'm instructed to go to ER or call 911 depending on how severe the pain is.
If this is a daily medication, you are risking a vasospasm that might bring on a heart attack by skipping it for a few days. It is slow release, and meant to keep things open 24 hours.
A headache does not carry the risk of heart attack or stroke. Tolerating a headache is unpleasant. Tolerating the others is risking your life.
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Is it safe to mix the current medications?… by Victor
Currently I'm taking…
Orlistat 60 mg capsules (alli)
Women's Ultra Mega (Dietary Supplement)
Naproxen 500mg Tab
Bayer 81mg (Womens low dose + Calcium)
newly prescribed: CIPROFOLAXIN 500mg Tab (2 x day)
Don't know what to do?
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This is indeed a bit complicated for Yahoo! Answers. I am a physician, and the information I present to you can IN NO WAY replace your sitting down, face-to-face, with your own physician. What I am presenting herein is not to be considered medical advice, but may serve as information with which to discuss with your own, personal physician.
Here is a general breakdown of how Lexi-Interact categorises Drug-to-Drug, Drug-to-Herb and Herb-to-Herb Interactions:
Risk Rating: Action: Description
A = No Known Interaction.
Data have not demonstrated either pharmacodynamic or pharmacokinetic interactions between the specified agents.
B = No Action Needed.
Data demonstrate that the specified agents may interact with each other, but there is little to no evidence of clinical concern resulting from their concomitant use.
C = Monitor Therapy.
Data demonstrate that the specified agents may interact with each other in a clinically significant manner. The benefits of concomitant use of these two medications usually outweigh the risks. An appropriate monitoring plan should be implemented to identify potential negative effects. Dosage adjustments of one or both agents may be needed in a minority of patients.
D = Consider Therapy Modification.
Data demonstrate that the two medications may interact with each other in a clinically significant manner. A patient-specific assessment must be conducted to determine whether the benefits of concomitant therapy outweigh the risks. Specific actions must be taken in order to realize the benefits and/or minimize the toxicity resulting from concomitant use of the agents. These actions may include aggressive monitoring, empiric dosage changes, choosing alternative agents.
X = Avoid Combination.
Data demonstrate that the specified agents may interact with each other in a clinically significant manner. The risks associated with concomitant use of these agents usually outweigh the benefits. These agents are generally considered contraindicated.
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Here are how YOUR specific medications rate. I don't know what form your calcium is in, so I used Calcium Carbonate. You multivitamin was not a selectable choice, but may contain additional amounts of calcium or herbs that are not accounted for herein.
Aspirin:
[B] Calcium Carbonate (Antacids)
[D] Naproxen (NSAID (Nonselective))
Summary: NSAIDs (Nonselective) like NAPROXEN may enhance the antiplatelet effect of Salicylates (like ASPIRIN). NSAID (Nonselective) may diminish the heart protective effect of Aspirin. Aspirin may decrease the serum concentration of Naproxen. Severity Major. Reliability Rating Good.
Patient Management: Monitor for increased risk of bleeding during concomitant use of Naproxen and Aspirin. Ibuprofen, and possibly other nonselective NSAIDs, like Naproxen, may reduce the heart protective effects of aspirin. It seems prudent to avoid regular, frequent use of naproxen in patients receiving aspirin for its heart protective effects. Alternative analgesics (eg, acetaminophen) may be a safer choice. Occasional naproxen use is not likely to cause clinically significant problems. Patients may require counseling about the appropriate timing of naproxen and aspirin dosing. Naproxen should be administered 30-120 minutes after, or at least 8 hours before, aspirin.
NSAIDs (Nonselective) Interacting Members: Diflunisal; Etodolac; Fenoprofen*; Flurbiprofen*; Ibuprofen*; Indomethacin*; Ketoprofen; Ketorolac; Meclofenamate*; Mefenamic Acid; Meloxicam; Nabumetone; NAPROXEN*; Oxaprozin; Piroxicam*; Sulindac*; Tiaprofenic Acid; Tolmetin*
Calcium Carbonate:
[B] Aspirin (Salicylates)
[D] Ciprofloxacin (Quinolone Antibiotics)
[D] Ciprofloxacin (Quinolone Antibiotics)
Title: Ciprofloxaacin / Calcium Salts
Risk Rating D: Consider therapy modification
Summary: Calcium may decrease the absorption of Quinolone Antibiotics like CIPROFLOXACIN. Of concern only with oral administration of both agents. Severity Moderate. Reliability Rating Excellent.
Patient Management: Interactions can be minimized by administering oral ciprofloxacin at least 2 hours before, or 6 hours after, the dose of an oral calcium supplement. Monitor for decreased therapeutic effects of ciprofloxacin if administered with oral calcium supplements.
Quinolone Antibiotics Interacting Members: Ciprofloxacin; Gatifloxacin; Gemifloxacin; Levofloxacin; Lomefloxacin; Nalidixic Acid; Norfloxacin; Ofloxacin; Sparfloxacin; Trovafloxacin Exceptions Moxifloxacin.
Calcium Salts Interacting Members: Calcium Acetate*; Calcium Carbonate; Calcium Citrate; Calcium Glubionate; Calcium Gluconate; Calcium Lactate; Calcium Phosphate (Tribasic); Polycarbophil.
Exceptions: Calcium Chloride.
Ciprofloxacin:
[D] Calcium Carbonate (Antacids)
[D] Calcium Carbonate (Calcium Salts)
[C] Naproxen (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents)
Ciprofloxacin and Calcium are discussed above. Now we will discuss Naproxen and Ciprofloxacin potential interactions.
Title: Ciprofloxacin / Naproxen
Risk Rating C: Monitor therapy
Summary: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) like NAPROXEN may enhance the neuroexcitatory and/or seizure-potentiating effect of Quinolone Antibiotics like CIPROFLOXACIN. Severity Major. Reliability Rating Fair.
Patient Management: Consider the increased risk of seizure that may accompany the concomitant use of NSAIDs like NAPROXEN and quinolone antibiotics like CIPROFLOXACIN. Additional factors that may be associated with an increased risk of such an interaction include: renal dysfunction, history of seizure or other neurological disorder, and high doses/serum concentrations of either agent.
Quinolone Antibiotics Interacting Members: CIPROFLOXACIN; Gatifloxacin; Gemifloxacin; Levofloxacin; Lomefloxacin; Moxifloxacin; Nalidixic Acid; Norfloxacin; Ofloxacin; Sparfloxacin; Trovafloxacin
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) Interacting Members: Celecoxib; Diclofenac; Diflunisal; Etodolac; Fenoprofen; Flurbiprofen; Ibuprofen; Indomethacin; Ketoprofen; Ketorolac; Lumiracoxib; Meclofenamate; Mefenamic Acid; Meloxicam; Nabumetone; NAPROXEN; Oxaprozin; Piroxicam; Sulindac; Tiaprofenic Acid; Tolmetin.
Naproxen:
[D] Aspirin (Salicylates)
[C] Ciprofloxacin (Quinolone Antibiotics)
Potential interactions between Naproxen and Aspirin were discussed above. We have also addressed potential interactions of Ciprofloxacin and Naproxen above.
Orlistat:
No interactions identified with others in the selection list.
Date December 30, 2007
Disclaimer: Readers are advised that decisions regarding drug therapy must be based on the independent judgment of their private clinician, changing information about a drug (e.g., as reflected in the literature and manufacturer's most current product information), and changing medical practices.
Hope this information helps.
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What is the molecular or chemical formula for nylon?… by laze-bu
I no that there are a lot of different types of nylon so I want the one with the 6-aminohexanoic acid and heat reaction nylon.
I have the equation, but i don't no how to condense it. If there's no such thing as what I'm talking about, I want the nylon6,6 chemical formula..
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Wool and silk are made up of amino acids strung together in a protein. There is no definite chemical formula. Nylon is of two kinds. The first is a polyamide of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine:
-(CO-CH2CH2CH2CH2CO.NHCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2C…
The second is from aminocaproic acid:
-(NHCH2CH2CH2CH2CO-)x-
Some threads are made of cotton or rayon. These are made of polymers of glucose in a particular chemical bonding to make cellulose.
Other threads are polyester. This is a polymer of terephthalic acid, HOOC-C6H4-COOH, and ethylene glycol, HO-CH2CH2-OH.
Still yet other threads are acrylic, made from polyacrylonitrile, -[CH2CH2(CN)-]x-
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Does anyone out there take Tracleer? How do you like it? Do you have pulmonary hypertension?… by nanniebythes
Yes I have been to the website. I'm interested in the reactions and results of someone that is taking Tracleer. Would like to know of a personal feeling.
Thank you.
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I have PH and have been taking Tracleer since 2/07. It took about 3 months before it “kicked in”, but once it did, I noticed a big improvement in my breathing. I was also on Flolan at that time, but have since been switched to Remodulin. I experience very little sob, even when exercising.
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What are some steps to help in trying to get pregnant?… by
I am wanting to have another baby and in the past when I got pregnant there was no planning or “trying” to it, I just got pregnant. Now, I am trying and I need to know some steps I can take to increase my chances.
Best Answer:
Some foods, habits, and medicines can harm your baby
Does getting a Novocaine Shot at the dentist hurt?… by Anonymo
I need you to provide this information as well: did they numb it with gel before hand for you, or not? Did it still hurt, or not?
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I have been on both sides of the injection plenty of times, and I can say that the answer is entirely subjective.
I've had big strong linebacker looking guys crying like babies during injections. I have had had 4 year old girls who barely notice. So a lot of it depends on your threshold for pain or discomfort. If you're one of those people who went running to your mom every time you got the slightest knee scrape up 'til you were 17, then you'll think it hurts. 
Here's some helpful tips. Don't tense up. The more tense you are, the more the anticipation will actually UPREGULATE the pain receptors in your brain. w/ little kids if they don't EXPECT to feel pain, they honestly don't.
Second, yes, gel is helpful. it numbs the tissue so you don't feel as much of the initial “prick” of the needle. howEVER, most of the discomfort is not the pointiness of the injection, but the CHEMICAL aspect. That is, the anesthetic itself is acidic compared to your bloodstream. the “burning” pinch somem people associate w/ injection is the body having a tougher time accepting this new solution.
The trick to dealing with that is SLOW injections. your dentist should go very slowly…it shoudl take at least 30 seconds…the slower the better. you may think the way the nurse does a shot (“wham, bam, thank you ma'am!”) is better at the reg. doc's office, but in this case it isn't.
some dentists (like me) put just sa little TINY bit of anesthetic on board to just get it a little numb. THen we wait 10 seconds and go from there. that helps too.
Hope this helps you! Don't worry too much!
(oh, and here's something no one cares about but i'll say it anyway. “novacaine” is obsolete. we use lidocaine or septocaine nowadays. less allergies. but people keep calling it novacaine the way some people call every cola beverage “Coke” even if it's Pepsi or Dr. Pepper or even 7-Up!)
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How long does a transdermal system take to deliver a drug?… by Scot
I.e. the NicoDerm CQ Path. It is well known that standard pills take usually about 20-30 minutes to take effect and sub lingual delivery about 5-15 minutes, and I.V. is usually just 10-20 seconds. Although I have no idea how long these kind of patches take. Anyone have a clue? Thanks
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Nitroglycerine paste slapped onto a piece of paper and then onto the chest begins working in minutes. But for most patches, figure 12-24 hours or longer to start experiencing a benefit. That is in part because medicated patches are usually designed to release drug slowly from a resevoir.
The fat solubility (lipophilicity) of the drug and the size of the molecule are factors as well.
From http://www.pulmonaryreviews.com/jan04/pr_jan04_polypharm.html
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Is there anyone of you know how prescribed medicine Metformin 500 work?… by Matape
And is there any side effect?
Serious answers only, please.
Best Answer:
Metformin is an oral medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar) and is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lowers glucose levels in blood by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by increasing the removal of glucose from the blood by muscle and fat tissues. Diabetes results because of reduced production of insulin and reduced uptake (and effects) of insulin on the body's tissues. Metformin acts by increasing the sensitivity of liver, muscle, fat, and other tissues to the uptake and effects of insulin. These actions lower the level of sugar in the blood. Unlike glucose-lowering drugs of the sulfonylurea class, e.g. glyburide (Micronase; Diabeta) or glipizide (Glucotrol), metformin does not increase the concentration of insulin in the blood and, therefore, does not cause excessively low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) when used alone.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects with metformin are nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, diarrhea and loss of appetite. These symptoms occur in one out of every three patients. These side effects may be severe enough to cause therapy to be discontinued in one out of every 20 patients. These side effects are related to the dose of the medication and may decrease if the dose is reduced.
A serious–though rare–side effect of metformin is lactic acidosis. Lactic acidosis occurs in one out of every 30,000 patients and is fatal in 50% of cases. The symptoms of lactic acidosis are weakness, trouble breathing, abnormal heartbeats, unusual muscle pain, stomach discomfort, light-headedness and feeling cold. Patients at risk for lactic acidosis include those with reduced function of the kidneys or liver, congestive heart failure, severe acute illnesses, and dehydration. -
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What Do You Like To Do When…..?… by ?Blondii
You Get The Hiccups!?
Do You Like To Hold Your Breath && Count, Get Someone To Make You Drink Or Do That Thing Where You Go Upside Down 8-)…Or Have You Got Any Other Solutions?
Cant Get Rid Of My Hiccups!!! Lol Someone Get Rid Of Them!
***Jump …Lol not Drink!!!