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I have stage 3 advanced Myelofibrosis and have been taking Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) for almost 9 weeks. I have had almost 50% reduction in my spleen size and my bloods have returned to close to normal. I am seeing Dr Patrick Tan at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore and I am paying for the treatment myself as I do not have medical insurance. A bottle of 60 x 5mg pills costs me Singapore$3,450.00 and I get a VAT refund when I leave Singapore if I have not opened the drug before I depart. I am taking 4 x 5mg twice a day so it is quite expensive but the results have been terrific. I can highly recommend yhr hodpital and specialist in Singapore. ## Dear Steve, My mom needs Jakafi too, where I can find it in Singapore at $3,450? Thank you so much, I'm from Chile ## Dear all. My name is St...

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I need to find a new pain clinic in Knoxville TN. The doctor at my clinic now is of the philosophy of 60 mg total of meds a day. He does not believe in tolerance. I have been on meds for 4 years now and can attest to the idea of tolerance. Does anyone know a clinic that does not use this philosophy? Does procedures? Takes tenncare? I am desperate! I have let my pain get too out of control and need to do something before I lose my job to being in too much pain! ## Hello, Fedup! How are you? Unfortunately, that's not likely to change, even if you see a different doctor. There were new directives set forth by the DEA last year that instruct doctors to limit the amount of medications prescribed for pain to a certain amount a day, with exceptions only being made for those that suffer int...

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I took methotrexate injections 15mg once a week for about 3 years off & on, mostly on for psoriasis & stopped completely in February 2015, (awful side effects). How long does this nasty drug remain in your system for? Just started on Trimethroprim for a kidney infection & one of the drugs to keep clear of is Methotrexate, will this still apply even though I have been off methotrexate for nearly 7 months now? ## Hello, Andy! How are you? No, it should be fine if it's been that long, but you may want to double check with your pharmacist to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm taking Methotrexate and folic acid pills to treat my psoriasis. Is it OK to take Amox-Clav 875MG with these other medications? ## Hello, Jared! How are you? Is your doctor aware that you're taking all of these medications? The antibiotic may increase the levels of Methotrexate, so usually it's recommended that a different antibiotic be used and that you stay away from the Penicillin class. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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I had a root canal competed on August 4th. I now need the filling replaced on my crown. Can I have the filling completed and receive a reclast inj. the following week? ## Hello, Mac! How are you? It would be best to double check with your doctor, since Reclast can cause some dental problems and there is a risk of your developing osteonecrosis of the jaw, as listed by the FDA. Many people are told to take care of any dental health issues, prior to starting Reclast, but I'm not sure how long they need to be separated. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, numbness and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My seven pound dog swallowed a gleevec 100 tablet. I induced vomiting with peroxide but not sure if it came up as she had just eaten so lots of food came up. What could gleevec do to her and what should I watch for? I gave her the peroxide about 5 minutes after she swallowed the pill.

I was recently released by pain clinic and need to find another doctor soon. Are there any doctors in Northeast Ga that will see me and prescribe pain meds for chronic pain or do I have to go to pain clinic?? Any suggestions for a doctor that will prescribe meds that actually work without constant drama? ## Hello, Tonya! How are you? Due to the new directives that were set forth by the DEA last year, most private practice doctors will no longer prescribe pain medications, except in special circumstances, such as for someone that is suffering intractable pain from a possibly fatal illness, such as stage 4 cancer. Thus, you'll have to stick with a pain management specialist. Why did they release you? That might have an effect on being able to get another to accept you as a patient. Do...

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My esr is 94. Is that a high reading and what does it mean? ## Hello, Jeff! How are you? ESR stands for erythrocyte sedimentation rate and it indirectly measures how much inflammation is present in your body, as explained by the NIH. And yes, the 94 is very high. Generally, in men, normal is 15mm/hr if they are under 50 and 20mm/hr if they are over 50. Abnormal results may signify several medical conditions, including cancer, anemia, kidney disease and thyroid diseases. Have you been experiencing odd symptoms recently?

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My CA 15-3 level has gone from 28 to 31 could this mean cancer cells? ## Hello, Lisabeth! How are you? It's possible, but not definitive, since that's not a significant increase and only 1 point above the 30 which is usually used for the cut off, as listed by the NIH. What has your doctor advised? Are you currently under treatment?

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Hello my name is Erica & I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in 2005 at the age of 15. At the time I was diagnosed it had already spread to my lungs. I've undergone several surgeries & have received SEVEN, yes 7 round of radioactive iodine. My type of cancer is supposed to be highly responsive to this type of treatment but after almost 8 years I still have the cancer. Lately I've been feeling weaker, I do take daily medication but haven't been insured or affort seeing my oncologist because my childrens cancer insurance expired when I turned 21. Im just trying to look for answers, and have something to present to a doctor whenI finally do see one again. ## You can learn more about it here: Otherwise, I'm afraid I can't help much, since I am not very ...

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I have breast cancer and going through chemo, I have not tolerated it well, my chemo plan is ACT,the side effects have been horrible and I have to work, I was hospitalized for staph and a blood infection, my oncologist decided to cut my chemo dose in half to help with all these side effets. Im on the last drug which is taxoen or something like that, but I am having alot of bone pain which I cant hardly take and I have to work and my oncologist will not prescibe me any narcotics, I have heard from many people that taking clartin-D along with a pain med immensely makes the bone pain better but my dr only tells me to take the claritn D which does nothing for me. How can I get some pain meds to get me through this last stage of chemo so I can work and not want to crawl in bed and stay there...

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Do the usage of practin and dexona effect on sexual life as well? ## Sir I am using ciplactin from last two years. Kno I am suffering mild liver enlaege, jaundice and sgpt and sgot. Can u tell me it may liver cancer are anything. ## Friends please stop taking ciplactin and dexone. It is dangerous taking without doctors prescription. And do not take long period then three months above. Please I am suffering problems for taking long period.

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Hello, A close family member has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma and is getting Xalkori with good results. However, for a reason unknown to me, she can only get 45 days of the drug.. Can Xalkori be purchased directly from Pfizer? Are there pharmacies that would accept out of the country prescriptions? ## Hello, Gilbert! How are you? I'm sorry about her diagnosis. It really depends why she can only get 45 days of it. Is it an insurance issue, or is that all her doctor will prescribe? If it's an insurance issue, she could get more, as long as her doctor prescribes it, but will have to pay for it herself. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including headache, nausea, slow heart rate and easy bruising. However no, you cannot obtain it without a p...

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any substitute tablet for adova 1 mg, as this is not available and i have already started the course and had taken 5 tablets for adova in this cycle. 2 tabs per day. ## The active ingredient in Adova tablet is Anastrozole.... If u will not get the same brand you can substitute with other brand..

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I have been abusing oxy 30s and 20s for 3 years now, I started out with 10mg and I put the whole pill on tin foil. Can smoking off tin foil cause cancer? I'm only 19 and I'm worried about what it could do too my health. I'm not physically addicted, it's more mental. I really wish I could stop but it seems impossible because how easy they are for me too obtain. Can someone give me some advice?

How safe is it? What are the potential side effects? Regarding Glenmark Est., is this a safe and good choice or should I use another manufacture? I use DS 1.25 / 2.5 mg tabs. ## Are one of the side effects for taking Estrogen-Methyltestos, little small sores on my scalp and hairline? ## Can u get boils with this medication (estrogen-methyltestos f.s. tab)? ## I do not know if this is a side effect but I can say that I also take this med and I also get those same sores. Little boils/pimples mostly on my neck and hairline. I was recently in Florida and got the worst sunburn I have ever gotten in my life in one day and with wearing my usual 60 spf lotion. I was curious if sun sensitivity was a side - effect? ## I'm 62 and decided to stop this medication. I have started the hot flashes ...

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JIM HAS NOW BEEN ON RUXOLITINIB FOR 8 WEEKS AND FEELING AND LOOKING MUCH BETTER THAN BEFORE HE STARTED THE MEDICATION. PROBLEM IS HIS ANEMIA IS A PROBLEM, ONLY 7.7 AND TRANSUFISIONS ONCE A WEEK AND HIS PLATLET LEVEL IS WAY UP AT 1200. AFTER THE FIRST 4 WEEKS FELT SO MUCH BETTER, NOW NOT FEELING AS GOOD AS HE WAS. GOING TO THE SPECIALIST ON THURSDAY, MAYBE HIS DOSAGE NEEDS ADJUSTING. ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM? PLEASE SHARE IF YOU HAVE. HE IS TAKING 2OMGS, TWICE A DAY. ## What was his levels before starting? Jim may want to try 15mg twice a day and see if his counts bounce back. ## It would appear that you two have found each other on both active discussions on this medication: This is a very new treatment, so the available information is limited: Carol, how is your husband doing on it...

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what does this drug treat I start it this Monday.What are the side effects ## Hi, Jim! How are you? Cyclophosphamide is used to treat cancer and certain autoimmune disorders. Learn more Cyclophosphamide details here. This drug can cause some serious side effects, such as permanent infertility, bladder cancer and acute myeloid leukemia. General common side effects include nausea, vomiting and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is there anyway that I could possibly get assistance with this medication?

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if any dangerous disease like cancer ## I have done home pregnancy test twice and it showing that im pregnant.but its impossible. and im taking thyronomes 30mg for more tham year.is there any connection dabout thyronomes and this pregnancy test. By the way its not a blood test. please reply..

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Has anyone experienced leg pain and swelling. I have been on votrient for 12 weeks and now I'm having severe leg pain I already have a blood clot in my left leg, but now my right leg is in pain when I walk. I'm totally concerned as I have experienced several side effects. But this side effect would be better than a blood clot. ## Hello, Kocoa! How are you? Votrient has been known to cause musculoskeletal pain as a side effect in some people that take it, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, change in hair color, weight loss and myalgia. However, since you do have a history of clots, you should have it checked out by your doctor to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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