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Can Accutane cause leukemia?
I took Accutane in 1992. I already having inflammatory bowel disease and had all the major side affects from the drug. I also came down with leukemia. Could they be connected?
Prednisone is to be taken 2 tablets 4 times a day with food?
Does it matter if I take it: 9 am / 1pm / 5pm / 9pm ?? Does it have to be spaced further apart? Its being given to reduce inflammation in colon due to microscopic collitis.
Weaning off Budesonide capsules , best way please?
I have been on Budesonide 2 x 3 mg a day for 10 months and am trying to get off them, but finding it very hard . I have inflammation of jeujenum , indefinable cause so my Consultant says , which is not helpful to me . I have dense adhesions also from numerous abdominal surgery. Anyway, has anyone... read more
Shingles and abdominal bulge?
I developed shingles three weeks ago and saw my doctor immediately. He prescribed one week of Valtrex and Prednisone, which I completed. About 10 days ago I noticed a rather large bulge in the right side of my abdomen in front of where the shingles were located. There is really no pain except for... read more
Stomach growling, blubbling?
A few months ago i went to the doctor about nausea after eating. Turned out my stomach had too much acid in it to digest food, due to poor diet. I was prescribed Ranitilidine and it basically sorted me out. :) However up until last week my stomachs/abdomen started to bubble, gurgle and rumble... read more
Ulcerative Colitis - I am experiencing severe edema in feet, ankles, calfs, knees as well as hands,?
... wrists and elbows. This is causing severe joint pain and swelling and redness. Am taking 75 mg 6mp and remicade infusions. Is this a common side effect and does it go away?
I know that remicade can cause hair to thin. Mine has been getting worse and worse!!! I have been?
... on remicade for about three years now. It did cause a bald spot about the size of a quarter underneath my hair within the first six months. A friend of mine found it when she was doing my hair one day. That has all grown back in, but now since they have increased my dosage I have noticed a big... read more
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