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### Human:\nwhat can i expect during week 35 of my pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: baby : your baby measures about 20. 25 inches from head to toe and weighs more than 5. 5 pounds. lungs are almost fully developed but if born now the baby would probably be put in an incubator. it still doesn't have enough fat deposits beneath its skin to keep warm outside your womb. mom-to-be : your uterus is about six inches above your navel. by now your weight gain is probably between 24 and 29 pounds. your doctor will test you for group b streptococcus bacteria between now and 37 weeks. you may be getting more uncomfortable and not sleeping very well. you also may be getting more anxious about the labor and delivery and you may even be moodier and more irritable. tip for the week : be sure you've collected the necessary baby clothes equipment -- especially a car seat -- and furniture to get you through the first few weeks at least.

### Human:\nwhat can i expect during week 34 of my pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: baby : your baby measures about 19. 8 inches from head to toe and weighs about 5 pounds. baby is probably settling into the head-down position although it might not be final. organs are now almost fully mature except for lungs and the skin is pink instead of red. fingernails reach the ends of fingers but toenails are not yet fully grown. baby might have lots of hair. movements are less frequent because of the tight fit. mom-to-be : your uterus hardens and contracts as practice for labor known as braxton hicks contractions but you may not feel them yet. your pelvis has expanded and may ache especially at the back. the uterus is pushed hard against your lower ribs and your rib cage may be sore and your navel is probably pushing out as a result of your abdomen being stretched. tip of the week : start thinking about whether you want to breastfeed which helps increase your child's immunities. you may want to consult a lactation expert or the la leche league an organization that encourages and promotes breastfeeding or simply talk with friends or relatives who can share their experiences.

### Human:\nwhat can i expect during week 38 of my pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: baby : your baby is about 21 inches from head to toe and weighs about 6. 8 pounds. most of the baby's downy hair lanugo and whitish coating vernix is disappearing. your baby is getting its antibodies from you to protect against illness. baby's growth is slowing but fat cells under skin get plumper for life outside the womb. almost ready for birth your baby would do well if born now. mom-to-be : you're probably not getting any bigger but you may be feeling more uncomfortable. make sure you have a bag packed. it won't be long now -- 95% of all babies are born within two weeks of their mother's due date. tip of the week : consider whether you'll circumcise your baby if it's a boy. circumcision isn't as much a medical issue as a cultural or religious one.

### Human:\ndoes cholesterol medication aggravate arthritis\n\n### Assistant: hi do have a read of this link gives you your answer. <link> also have a good read through this link. www. spacedoc. com just google these links one at a time to the www. to open and read. ok now do read through this post of mine if you do have a cholesterol problem this should help if it does do stay with it. plaque is a big problem as it raises cholesterol. the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 small teaspoonful each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful’s and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way. now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you. don’t forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on.

### Human:\nis operation on en arthritisc bunnion recomended? what are the results from it if having osteoarthitis? thanks\n\n### Assistant: hi well getting it done would free you of that pain but recovery is about 6 months but you do need to get out and get walking its the only way to get back to your life had both of mine done a almost a year ago tell you this would not go back to the way i was it frees you of painful walking. you will need to spend time in some funny looking sandals and this will make you walk in short steps but its well worth it. but you must get out get out and use your feet its the only way you will ever get really better it is painful but just fight the pain. i'm 68 and walk my dogs each day when i had mine done there was two dogs ok i did not go far but each day we went slowly further it was the only way for me to get better. hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat arthritis drug is safe to take while taking prograf?\n\n### Assistant: hi try this its not a drug but very safe and works its a mix of cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic there all very healthy and will do you good. first just each one for ra and you will see how they help now i do take this mix daily for something else but for me the side effect is it cuts down the effects of ra that i have so below you see how i take mine. the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. its all very healthy for you. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 teaspoonfuls each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful’s and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way. now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you. don’t forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on.

### Human:\ni have increasing lower back pain and wonder if those special belts and posture aids ever help. i have some arthritis in my spine some scoliosis and many of my disks are partially herniated. two years ago i had a cyst and partial herniation on a lower disk and my back "went out" when i picked up a child from the floor. i had about 3 months of pretty severe pain in my left foot. i'm pretty active but it hurts most when i sweep vacuum or stand preparing food at a counter for a long time. by the way i'm 66 and female. thank you!\n\n### Assistant: yes they do i had to wear one for two months because of lower back pain. ordered by my doctor who preformed back surgery on me two months later. he said if the brace works to reduce the pain then surgery will fix the problem. but if that brace changes nothing with your pain no surgery in the world will fix your problem. so give it a try what could it hurt. also while i was a mail carrier i wore one. it really took the weight of my back.

### Human:\nhow can i deal with constipation during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: constipation is a common problem that pregnant women have. and there are some things that they can do to help ease the constipation. the first thing is to probably change their diet. i am sure it's not something that a pregnant mom wants to hear because they want to have certain foods but by increasing your fibre intake having more fruit juices fresh fruit more water. water is a great substance that can actually help you ease your constipation. a lot of times pregnant moms are dehydrated because of the fact that they are not drinking enough during the day. so by making these little changes it will help. some minimal exercise. walking around a little bit more actually does a lot of great in helping constipation. there are stool softeners that are available. the common product is docusate sodium and that can be used by pregnant women but i would definitely recommend as a pharmacist that a pregnant woman check with their ob/gyn or healthcare provider first before starting that type of therapy.

### Human:\nare antibiotics safe during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: certain classes of antibiotics are safe. and when you go visit your doctor they are fully aware of what classes you can be on. if you have any questions though when you come and drop off your prescription make sure you talk to the pharmacist. will be able to double check that information for you if the doctor may have prescribed an antibiotic that maybe you are allergic to when he didn't realize that either. let us know because we'll be more than happy to call them inform them and possibly get the prescription changed to something else.

### Human:\nis unisom safe to take during pregnancy for morning sickness? are there other medications for morning sickness?\n\n### Assistant: believe it or not unisom should not be used for morning sickness and it shouldn't be use by pregnant women. it's used as a sleep-aid but it does contain an antihistamine. talk to your doctor or pharmacist we'll be more than happy to help you one of their options could be a sea-band which is a wrist bracelet that pregnant women can wear. it applies pressure around their wrist and helps with morning sickness. also changes to your diet eating smaller meals things like saltine crackers and items like that have really shown to be beneficial. there are really no prescription medications that are available for morning sickness unfortunately but by talking to your doctor or pharmacist will be able to make sure you make the right choice of this.

### Human:\ni become pregnant while i’m going through menopause?\n\n### Assistant: once a woman has gone a full year without a period she is now considered menopausal and she is considered that she does not need birth control any more. but don’t do it beforehand because there is that perimenopausal woman who can still get pregnant.

### Human:\nis it okay for pregnant women to take fexofenadine hcl if they are having sinus congestion?\n\n### Assistant: we do not have enough data to justify use of fexofenadine in pregnant women so i would advise speaking with your doctor first. also this is used for allergy symptoms like a runny nose sneezing and runny eyes not congestion. it is very important that medicine be used to treat the right symptoms. if you have any questions about use of a medication while pregnant talk to your pharmacist we are the medication experts.

### Human:\nshould i take valtrex while i'm pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: valtrex is a pregnancy category b which means it can be used during pregnancy but only under physician supervision and only if it is truly needed.

### Human:\nis tylenol the only safe over-the-counter pain-reliever during pregnancy? is tylenol pm safe?\n\n### Assistant: this is a great question. tylenol pm is actually not recommended in pregnancy because of the fact that not only does it contain tylenol but it contains an antihistamine like benadryl or diphenhydramine. and that's really not recommended for use in pregnant moms. so you want to avoid that. tylenol is actually the safest pain-reliever to use in pregnant women but i want to make sure that you use it for short-term used only. and if you are going to take it make sure you check it out with your doctor first. and if you have any questions come and ask us.

### Human:\nis it safe to take methylprednisolone while pregnant? i've read that it can (rarely) cause birth defects.\n\n### Assistant: methylprednisolone is a pregnancy category c drug. we do not have adequate human studies to determine what the effects are so it needs to be a case-by-case decision. you should consult your doctor to discuss the risks versus the benefits of taking this medication.

### Human:\ni am taking strattera and the generic of celexa. is that safe for a pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: i always get questions like this in my practice setting and i am more than happy to assist since pharmacists are the medication experts. we do not have enough data for these two medications and they should only be used based on a physician’s evaluation and there is a clear understanding of the risks and benefits.

### Human:\nwhat vitamins are safe to use during pregnancy and which should be avoided?\n\n### Assistant: i get asked all the time as a pharmacist about vitamin supplements and other items. come and talk to the pharmacist first. in most cases the pharmacist is going to ask you if you are seeing a doctor or ob/gyn. most likely they are going to put you on a prescription vitamin. there are specific formulations made just for pregnant women. they cover a good amount of the vitamins and also include things like iron calcium and folic acid. these are very important and not only for the mom. but for the baby as well and help in development of their spine and their brain so really important that pregnant moms understand that they need to get special vitamins made just for them. now you want to be careful and make sure that while you are taking these prenatal vitamins that you are not taking additional vitamins on top of it. you could actually take too much of certain vitamins and that may cause some problems down the road. so let your pharmacist know everything that you are taking including over-the-counter herbal and vitamins. the herbal category is an area that i would definitely avoid while you are pregnant. we just don't have any studies or data to know whether or not it's going to harm mom or baby. so better to be safe than sorry. as far as medications over-the-counters come and ask the pharmacist. if you have certain things like an upset stomach there are some products that are available and can be used in pregnant women but you really need to talk to us first. as far as prescription medications there are many different products that a pregnant mom can take and by the pharmacist and physician or healthcare provider working together. we can make sure that you are on the right ones. once again if you have any questions come and talk to us with the medication experts.

### Human:\ndoes naproxen affect blood pressure. my blood pressure is usually in the 125/72 range. but lately it has risen by 20 points for both numbers. i started taking naproxen a couple of months ago in place of aspirin. it worked better for my mild arthritis. my weight diet exercise schedule have not changed in the last 6 months. but for some reason my blood pressure has risen. i am 70 yo. and in good health. is naproxen the reason? . thanks\n\n### Assistant: it looks like it can and there's even a webmd article about it! good catch. "medications that cause high blood pressure" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids) nsaids include both prescription and over-the-counter medication. they are often used to relieve pain or reduce inflammation from conditions such as arthritis. however nsaids can make your body retain fluid and decrease the function of your kidneys. this may cause your blood pressure to rise even higher putting greater stress on your heart and kidneys. nsaids can also raise your risk for heart attack or stroke especially in higher doses. common nsaids that can raise blood pressure include: ibuprofen ( advil motrin ) naproxen ( aleve naprosyn ) here's the whole article: <link>

### Human:\ni have or think i have rh sensitization during pregnancy when should i contact my doctor?\n\n### Assistant: if you are already rh-sensitized and are pregnant your pregnancy will be closely monitored. discuss possible symptoms early in pregnancy with your health professional. repeated diagnostic testing will be necessary to monitor the fetus. call your health professional immediately if you note a decrease in your fetus's movement after 24 to 26 weeks of pregnancy. if you are rh-negative call your health professional immediately if you: think you may have been pregnant and miscarried. are pregnant and have had an accident that may have injured your abdomen. regular prenatal visits are essential. you will need an rh immune globulin shot at 24 to 28 weeks and again after delivery if your baby has rh-positive blood. this is the only way you can prevent rh sensitization. watchful waiting watchful waiting is not appropriate for rh sensitization. it is important to keep all prenatal appointments so that your developing fetus can be closely monitored throughout your pregnancy. who to see a woman who may have problems with rh incompatibility or sensitization can be treated by: a family medicine doctor for mild fetal rh disease. an obstetrician for mild to moderate rh disease. a perinatologist for moderate to severe fetal rh disease ( hydrops ). if you test positive for rh sensitization your health care system or health professional may want you to be followed and treated by a perinatologist or an obstetrician who can easily call in a perinatologist. to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\ni use a gel on my knee for my arthritis but i understand that it can cause dirrhea but how can it using it on my skin\n\n### Assistant: the medicine would absorb through your skin and cause the side effect that way.

### Human:\ni have arthritis in right hand thumb. if i accidentally bend thumb at finger knuckle it sticks and hurts really bad. my hand is swollen below the thumb and hurts especially when touched. doctor said it was arthritis and prescribed ibuprophen. is there anything else i can take does anyone know of a cream to rub on?\n\n### Assistant: hi yes your find a mix of cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic is really good for ra just follow my post below. as your read its good for a lot of things and all very healthy. the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. its all very healthy for you. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 teaspoonful's each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful’s and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way. now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you. don’t forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on. one last piece of info some cp i got out here in greece was not very hot so changed shops and using a 50/50 mix of cp and chilli powder this i put a heaped teaspoon on top each day along with a heaped teaspoon of turmeric now from a site i’m on they say to help turmeric get absorbed to take a ¼ teaspoon of black pepper with it what a great way to light a fire in your stomach to get the day started.

### Human:\nwhat if i become pregnant while using mirena?\n\n### Assistant: call your health care provider right away if you think you are pregnant. if you get pregnant while using mirena you may have an ectopic pregnancy. this means that the pregnancy is not in the uterus. unusual vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain may be a sign of ectopic pregnancy. ectopic pregnancy is a medical emergency that often requires surgery. ectopic pregnancy can cause internal bleeding infertility and even death. there are also risks if you get pregnant while using mirena and the pregnancy is in the uterus. severe infection miscarriage premature delivery and even death can occur with pregnancies that continue with an intrauterine device (iud). because of this your health care provider may try to remove mirena even though removing it may cause a miscarriage. if mirena cannot be removed talk with your health care provider about the benefits and risks of continuing the pregnancy. if you continue your pregnancy see your health care provider regularly. call your health care provider right away if you get flu-like symptoms fever chills cramping pain bleeding vaginal discharge or fluid leaking from your vagina. these may be signs of infection. it is not known if mirena can cause long-term effects on the fetus if it stays in place during a pregnancy.

### Human:\nwhat if i change my mind about birth control and want to become pregnant after placement of mirena?\n\n### Assistant: your health care provider can remove mirena at any time. you may become pregnant as soon as mirena is removed. about eight out of 10 women who want to become pregnant will become pregnant some time in the first year after mirena is removed.

### Human:\nhow should i treat any yeast infections i get while i am pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: this is a question that i think is great. because one of the things that i recommend to patients is they need to see their doctor or healthcare provider first. as we may know a lot of over-the-counter yeast infection treatments are available and a person can pick them up anywhere. but when you are pregnant you want to go see your doctor to make sure that there is nothing else going on and also certain creams are preferred in pregnant women. so it maybe a cream or suppository you may walk out with a prescription or he may give you a recommendation for one of the approved products which is monistat which is available over-the-counter. but the physician or healthcare provider really needs to be involved in that. if you have any questions or are unsure just come and talk to us we will be more than happy to help you.

### Human:\nwhat increases the risk of getting rh sensitization during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: rh sensitization can occur when a person with rh-negative blood is exposed to rh-positive blood. during pregnancy an rh-negative woman can become sensitized if she is carrying an rh-positive fetus. factors that increase the risk of blood mixing and sensitization during pregnancy include: 2 delivery. abdominal trauma such as from a car accident. abdominal surgery such as a cesarean section. placenta abruptio or placenta previa both of which can cause placental bleeding. external cephalic version for a breech fetus. obstetric procedures such as amniocentesis fetal blood sampling or chorionic villus sampling (cvs). miscarriage (spontaneous abortion ) ectopic pregnancy or elective abortion (medical or surgical abortion) after 8 weeks of fetal age (when fetal blood cell production begins). partial molar pregnancy involving fetal growth beyond 8 weeks. although rare rh sensitization has been known to occur after needle sharing between intravenous drug users. transfusing rh-positive blood in an rh-negative person can also trigger sensitization. but this is extremely rare because blood is always tested prior to transfusion. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\ni am pregnant and have been told that sudafed is not safe for me to take now. any recommendations?\n\n### Assistant: there actually are a few recommendations that could be used for a nasal decongestant in a pregnant woman who has a stuffy nose. saline solutions are fine to use. they come in a variety of forms including a nasal gel that they could apply inside their nose. it will help loosen up the mucous and therefore it's easier to breathe. also doing things like running a vaporizer or humidifier during the day humidifier is fine at night a vaporizer has a medicine cup in it you can put in things like vicks vaposteam inside of it. it will create this nice menthol air and that actually will help you breathe a little better at night. you could use a little bit of vicks vaporub rubbed on the chest. it's okay to use and that will also create that vapor effect. but other than that those are pretty much the choices. we just don't have enough data yet available on other decongestants that you would take by mouth to make sure that they are safe to both the mom and the baby. but if you have any questions come and ask the pharmacists or the medication experts.

### Human:\nis it normal to take vicodin while pregnant?\n\n### Assistant: vicodin is a pain medication that should really not be used in pregnant women unless the doctor or health care provider feels that the benefits outweigh the risks.

### Human:\nwhat common medications should i avoid during my pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: there are so many different medications and we could go for hours if we went through every single one. but it really depends on what the area is. if it's a case of nasal decongestants or vitamins or things like that there are some that can't and there are some that can. but by developing that relationship with your pharmacist getting to know us on a first name basis we will be able to talk to you about anything even prescription products. we have data on prescription products about whether or not certain ones are safe to use also we can help call your doctor if you have any other concerns about a prescription. you may have been taking before you got pregnant and ask them if they want you to continue with it. but talking to your pharmacist developing that relationship that's really the key.

### Human:\nwhile pregnant can i use otc products containing benzoyl peroxide or alpha beta hydroxyls? what about retinol?\n\n### Assistant: many pregnant women struggle with acne. so one of the common questions i get as a pharmacist is can i use these type of products? i really don't recommend and the reason why what a lot of people don't realize is that they can actually be absorbed through the skin and travel into the blood stream they can cause some harm to the baby. so i would just basically recommend using a basic moisturizer. i know it's tough when you have acne but it's worth it because you don't want to harm your baby. so i really caution against these type of products being used especially the night cream with a retinol. that is actually a derivative of vitamin a and there have been studies that have shown.

### Human:\nhow to treat arthritis in the jaw\n\n### Assistant: hi try this its a post of mine this mix is very good for ra but do give it a 12 week trail your see and its very good for you blood a good all round egg the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. its all very healthy for you. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 teaspoonfuls each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful’s and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way. now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and its arteries prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you. don’t forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on. one last piece of info some cp i got out here in greece was not very hot so changed shops and using a 50/50 mix of cp and chilli powder this i put a heaped teaspoon on top each day along with a heaped teaspoon of turmeric now from a site i’m on they say to help turmeric get absorbed to take a ¼ teaspoon of black pepper with it and because if these extra amounts its now 4 teaspoon's each morning what a great way to light a fire in your stomach to get the day started.

### Human:\ncan age appropriate arthritis be exaserbated by barometric pressure change or other weather conditions? . im 55 very fit and athletic and often suffering with joint pain and stiffness like never before and all over my body not sure where it came from or how to get rid of?\n\n### Assistant: hi below is a post of mine try it good for lots of things ra being one of them its all very healthy and drug free also as your see your blood so should really buck you up. the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. its all very healthy for you. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 teaspoonful's each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful’s and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. please do keep both jars in the fridge keeps a lot better that way. now if you google and read up about all three there very good for ed your cholesterol heart and its arteries prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. at first you really need to be taken this 3 times a day the other 2 times just before meals for 2 weeks then just twice a day for 2 weeks then just the once at first thing in the mornings great way to start the day. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above daily along with other supplements and a hormone. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps this really needs a 12 week trail to see if its going to work for you if its for ra do increase it up the stronger it is the better it works for you. don’t forget to up the amount of cp and turmeric as you go on. one last piece of info some cp i got out here in greece was not very hot so changed shops and using a 50/50 mix of cp and chilli powder this i put a heaped teaspoon on top each day along with a heaped teaspoon of turmeric now from a site i’m on they say to help turmeric get absorbed to take a ¼ teaspoon of black pepper with it and because if these extra amounts its now 4 teaspoon's each morning. what a great way to light a fire in your stomach to get the day started.

### Human:\nis protonix safe for reflux in pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: there's actually been no studies done in pregnant women in the use of protonix. so at this point it is not recommended. now there are some situations where a physician may deem it completely fine for them to take but once again that doctor is going to monitor that pregnant patient pretty closely to make sure it's okay. but once again we don't have any study data available to find out if it's safe or not. so right now it is not recommended.

### Human:\ni have spider veins and varicose veins on my legs as a result of pregnancy and age. will lasers really zap those?\n\n### Assistant: depending on how small they are lasers can be very effective in treating spider veins. i don't recommend lasers to the external surface of the skin for treating varicose veins. there are some lasers that are done within the skin by actually cutting into the vein and eliminating it that way and those are done by specialized dermatologist or vascular surgeons. but lasers on the surface can be effective for the very small spider veins. i have found though that for most spider veins sclerotherapy which is in injecting a specific ingredient that helps eliminate those veins works much better than lasers. once you have the smallest vessels left behind laser then works very well. also for varicose veins or the spider veins on the ankles i find laser as a treatment of choice in that area.

### Human:\ni was told i have arthritis. mypcpsaidhecan'tprescribemeanypainmedsdue to all the other medication i am on what do i do? . i was told i have a level 2 seperation and arthritis in my right shoulder but my pcp said he can't prescribe any pain meds because of all my other meds i am on what do i do?\n\n### Assistant: hi look to cayenne pepper and turmeric just google both for arthritis your see just how the can help you. i take a 50/50 mix of both daily for something else but the side effect is i don't have any problem with the arthritis i do have in my right hand not had a twinge for the last 4 years since i have been on it. you start on a low heat and overtime you can slowly increase the amount you put in i mix mine with tomato paste and olive oil to thin it down you take 3 small spoonful's first thing each morning wash each one down with water i also add very fine chopped garlic also very good for you blood as your find all 3 are. if you need any more help come back through answer this above. hope it helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat is the strongest over the counter medicine for arthiritis? . prescription medicine to treat arthritis has side effects that prevent me from using it such as reduced urination. i am hoping i can find an otc medicine to treat arthritis that won't have as severe side effects.\n\n### Assistant: all medications can have side-effects. the only medications over-the-counter that are anti-inflammatory and used to treat arthritis would ibuprofen (motrin advil) and aleve. aspirin can also be used but it would be best for you to check with your medical provider first. someone that knows you and your medical history the type/severity of your arthritis and of course recommending the proper dosage for you. treating arthritis can be complicated and there are no cookie-cutter type treatments that work for everyone and all can have side-effects.

### Human:\ni was told i have reuthmoid arthritis all over my body. whats gonna happen to my body? will i still be able to work? . i am a 58yr. old woman construction worker who was told today that i have rheumatoid arthritis all over my body. what's gonna happen to me now? can i be treated for it? can i still work? 2fingers on my hand are crooked and i get pain in my legs.\n\n### Assistant: hi you need to see a rheumatologist as soon as possible. the sooner you start medications the less joint damage you will have. i am 57 have had ra for about 15 years and the only thing that keeps me from hurting 24/7/365 is arava aka lefluonomide it is a rx drug. i have had less side effects with this than steroids methotrexate etc. i have not tried the biologics yet because of the listed side effects and i am still functional. do look for natural/ homeopathic remedies eat as close to natural foods as possible cut out junk foods and sugar (it's an inflammatory) exercise in a pool & use a hot tub if possible reduce the negative stress in your life as much as possible.

### Human:\ni was told i have reuthmoid arthritis all over my body. whats gonna happen to my body? will i still be able to work? . i am a 58yr. old woman construction worker who was told today that i have rheumatoid arthritis all over my body. what's gonna happen to me now? can i be treated for it? can i still work? 2fingers on my hand are crooked and i get pain in my legs.\n\n### Assistant: hi this may sound odd but do look towards cayenne pepper and turmeric these are very good for controlling the pain and inflammation i have some but never feel anything. just google cp for arthritis and turmeric for arthritis your find lots of info. i take mine as a 50/50 mix in tomato paste and thin it down with olive oil all very good for you. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat is the strongest over the counter medicine for arthiritis? . prescription medicine to treat arthritis has side effects that prevent me from using it such as reduced urination. i am hoping i can find an otc medicine to treat arthritis that won't have as severe side effects.\n\n### Assistant: hi not a medicine but a mix of cayenne pepper and turmeric is very good at reducing the pain but you need to be on it full time google both for arthritis try this its a mix i use. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 small teaspoonful each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonfuls and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the garlic is very good for your blood this mix is also very good for clearing away plaque from your blood doing this is also a good way of over coming cholesterol. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat is the strongest over the counter medicine for arthiritis? . prescription medicine to treat arthritis has side effects that prevent me from using it such as reduced urination. i am hoping i can find an otc medicine to treat arthritis that won't have as severe side effects.\n\n### Assistant: hi another place to look for natural help is www. earthclinic. com just look under ailments under a your find lots of ideas for help. good luck

### Human:\ncan you get bunions in your hands. can you get bunions in your hands or is it more likely it is arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: hi if your joints are swelling its a good chance its arthritis you could try what i take for something else but it keeps my arthritis under control its a mix on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic all very good for you. just how see below. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 small teaspoonful each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful's and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. no if you read up about all three the very good for ed your heart and prostate garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. so do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat is best flexeril or robaxin. have herniated discs spinal stenosis and arthritis in low back and neck. help.\n\n### Assistant: flexeril and robaxin are both muscle relaxants and will do very little for arthritis or herniated discs. flexeril in my clinical experience is usually better but the one you should use is the one that works best for you and the one that your medical provider has prescribed based on your response.

### Human:\ncan arthritis inflammation make my blood sugar higher?\n\n### Assistant: i am a non medical person but diabetic for the past 15 years. you need to be talking to your doctor preferably a specialist. however my experience says everything impacts your blood sugar. certainly the pain of arthritis and the stress of aches and pains can increase you blood sugar. it also can interfere with sleep which also can causes higher blood sugars. if you take anything prescription or over the counter for the arthritis it can leave you slightly dehydrated which can increase your blood sugar. any stress or illness can increase your blood sugar. if you haven't been diagnosed as diabetic get a check up. if you have been diagnosed get back to your doctor. good luck. .

### Human:\nwhat is the treatment for plant thorn arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: hi getting what left of the thorn or other matter out the way its always worked for me is let it go septic and what is ever in the comes out with the puss once its out down goes the swelling job done. its when they go in deeper and breaks off you get real trouble then it cant get out that's when you really need your er. hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat is the treatment for plant thorn arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: use anti-inflammatory herbal combination like sallaki curcuma shunthi withania tribulus powder mixture at dose of 2- 3 gms for twice daily. this combination will reduce the pain and inlfammation due to plant thorn arthritis.

### Human:\nare there any pills or treatments i can use to treat the arthritis in my knees from playing sports? .\n\n### Assistant: hi try a mix of cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic you can google all these for more info for pain relieve. try this its what i take for more than ra this is a post of mine. the way out and clearing away plaque would be to get on cayenne pepper turmeric and garlic take this each morning and see how you go. you just mix cp and turmeric 50/50 in olive oil and then mix with tomato paste and thin it with olive oil at first you just mix this to a heat that suits you and over time you can slowly increase the cp and turmeric. you take 3 small teaspoonful each morning first thing you wash each spoonful down with water before anything else just after you get up one thing it will warm you up with this which will also help would be very fine chopped garlic just do a whole head chopped fine and keep in olive oil with this you add dried parsley a couple of good desert spoonful's and mix you just add a teaspoonful on top of the cp an turmeric mix just mix into the top take as said. the parsley its very good for the blood and helps keep your cholesterol down. now if you read up about all three the very good for ed your cholesterol heart and prostate and ra garlic is also very good for your blood so along with the cp and turmeric your be doing your body the world of good. and yes have had ed now in recovery and do take what is above along with other stuff. so do hope this helps you. good luck ps if you start this take it 3 times a day there other 2 times about 30 minutes before you eat

### Human:\nwhat are pregnancy dental tumors?\n\n### Assistant: pregnancy tumors are extreme inflammatory reactions to a local irritation (such as food particles or plaque) that occurs in up to 10% of pregnant women and often in women who also have pregnancy gingivitis. pregnancy tumors appear on inflamed gum tissue as large lumps with deep red pinpoint markings on them usually near the upper gum line. the red lump glistens may bleed and crust over and can make eating and speaking difficult and cause discomfort.

### Human:\ncan there be a shoulder tear that's not seen due to arthritis. i injured my left shoulder and mri shows acromioclavicular arthritis but i didn't have pain before the injury. could there be a tear and mri can't see it due to arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: yes you probably need an mri or ctscan with and without contrast to rule it out

### Human:\nwhat is pregnancy gingivitis?\n\n### Assistant: this is gingivitis that develops during pregnancy. the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy -- especially the increased level of progesterone -- may make it easier for certain gingivitis-causing bacteria to grow as well as make gum tissue more sensitive to plaque and exaggerate the body's response to the toxins (poisons) that result from plaque.

### Human:\nhow long should women try to get pregnant before calling their doctors?\n\n### Assistant: most healthy women under the age of 30 shouldn't worry about infertility unless they've been trying to get pregnant for at least a year. at this point women should talk to their doctors about a fertility evaluation. men should also talk to their doctors if this much time has passed. in some cases women should talk to their doctors sooner. women in their 30s who've been trying to get pregnant for six months should speak to their doctors as soon as possible. a woman's chances of having a baby decrease rapidly every year after the age of 30. so getting a complete and timely fertility evaluation is especially important. some health issues also increase the risk of fertility problems. so women with the following issues should speak to their doctors as soon as possible: irregular periods or no menstrual periods very painful periods endometriosis pelvic inflammatory disease more than one miscarriage

### Human:\nmy wife is six weeks pregnant and has a sleep disorder. she has a prescription for lunesta; can she take it?\n\n### Assistant: and she did the right thing by not taking the medication since discovering she is pregnant. she needs to discuss this with her doctor or healthcare provider further about the risk versus benefit of lunesta while she is pregnant.

### Human:\ncan i get pregnant following a miscarriage?\n\n### Assistant: yes. at least 85% of women who have miscarriages have subsequent normal pregnancies and births. having a miscarriage does not necessarily mean you have a fertility problem. on the other hand about 1% to 2% of women may have repeated miscarriages (three or more). some researchers believe this is related to an autoimmune response. if you've had two miscarriages in a row you should stop trying to conceive use a form of birth control and ask your health care provider to perform diagnostic tests to determine the cause of the miscarriages.

### Human:\nwhy does the cdc recommend hiv screening for all pregnant women?\n\n### Assistant: if a mother is hiv-positive during pregnancy hiv treatment can improve her overall health and can greatly lower the chance of passing hiv to her infant before during or after birth. the treatment is most effective when started as early as possible during pregnancy.

### Human:\nwhat to use for arthritis pain relief in my fingers. i currently use mobic 15mg for my arthritis. i have very bad arthritis in each finger of both hands. my fingers hurt every day and some of them dont even bend any more. is there anything better than or in addition to mobic that i should be using?\n\n### Assistant: hi first go have a look on www. earthclinic. com your find loads of natural help on there look under arthritis or ra. for what i have and along with ed i take cayenne pepper works well for what i have in my hands have a read up about it on www. cayennepepper. info i take mine mixed into tomato paste thin it down with olive oil mix it to a heat that suits you take 3 small tea spoonful's each morning first thing and just keep at it. the links just copy into google to read them. hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat to use for arthritis pain relief in my fingers. i currently use mobic 15mg for my arthritis. i have very bad arthritis in each finger of both hands. my fingers hurt every day and some of them dont even bend any more. is there anything better than or in addition to mobic that i should be using?\n\n### Assistant: continue taking mobic. we recommend to take turmeric ashwagandha guggul and shunthi all in powder form and equal quantities at dose of 3 gms per day in divided doses with luke warm water.

### Human:\nwhat type of arthritis affects the skin. i see raised bumps and small scabs. i'm told arthritis. never heard of this\n\n### Assistant: hi its called psoriatic arthritis if you read this link below things will become a lot clearer. the link <link> just copy this link into google to open and read. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nwhat type of arthritis affects the skin. i see raised bumps and small scabs. i'm told arthritis. never heard of this\n\n### Assistant: hi try this link. <link> _and_conditions/psoriatic_arthritis/ this is all one link on both lines. just copy into google to open and read. good luck

### Human:\ndoes arthritis travel from back to leg? . lower back arthritis detected. significant pain has rooted in the back then the knee and now the calf.\n\n### Assistant: hi yes arthritis will just keep migrating around your joints i have it in my hands but i have been free of for the past 3 years i'm on cayenne pepper i take this first thing every morning with garlic all very good for you. the mix is this in 10 oz jar you mix tomato paste with cp and thin with olive oil you mix this to a heat that suits you at first as time goes on you will be able to up the heat into this i mix in the top daily very fine chopped garlic in olive oil you can do a whole head in one go in the same sized jar. ok you mix a tea spoon of the garlic on the top of the cp mix and you take 3 tea spoons daily you wash each one down with water doing this will warm you up your start to fill it effects within a few days or you should do. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nis it possible for adults my age to get arthritis? i'm 25 and have been experiencing some high levels of back pain.\n\n### Assistant: rheumatoid arthritis can hit at any age osteoarthritis is what's know as common or wear and tear arthritis it is more common in adults/older adults but it's can hit any age depending on different factors. i was diagnosed at 15 yrs old with ra if something doesn't feel right you should always go to doctor and get checked don't ask family or friends to diagnose you most people believe all the arthritis myths and are very misinformed hope this help

### Human:\nis it possible for adults my age to get arthritis? i'm 25 and have been experiencing some high levels of back pain.\n\n### Assistant: rheumatoid arthritis is quiet common in young age. your back pain may be as a result of bad posture/ sitting habits. do some back muscle strengthening yoga postures under supervision of yoga expert. simple yoga posture like cobra pose may offer you benefits.

### Human:\nis it possible for adults my age to get arthritis? i'm 25 and have been experiencing some high levels of back pain.\n\n### Assistant: hi for one i don't think there's a low age limit for getting arthritis seeing as some baby's are born with it but i would stop speculating go see your doctor and see what he/she says. ok good luck

### Human:\nosteoarthritis. i have arthritis in my knees. the last two days the pain radiates up my thighs to my hips and down my calves to my feet. is this common? . 42yo female moderately active normal weight and bmi.\n\n### Assistant: hi see if this helps but its not a cure osteoarthritis can cause radiating joint pain. according to the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease is a progressive joint disease and it is the most common type of arthritis. try googling cayenne pepper for arthritis it could be the one thing that may help once it gets in to your body and blood stream. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nosteoarthritis. i have arthritis in my knees. the last two days the pain radiates up my thighs to my hips and down my calves to my feet. is this common? . 42yo female moderately active normal weight and bmi.\n\n### Assistant: hi first have a look at this its from earth clinic. <link>#bcj just copy into google to the www. to open and read. please read the part on black cherry juice acv and turmeric. also this site may help. <link> just copy the same as above to read. more useful info. <link> copy as above to read. now i take cayenne for ed but its stopped the arthritis that i have ok its not that serious so daily first thing every morning i take a mix of cayenne pepper and turmeric i started this about 3 years ago so started with a mix to a heat that suited me now you could do the same thing as a trail and as like me you could build the heat up over time. i mix cayenne pepper with turmeric first in olive oil then add tomato paste and mix up with more olive oil each morning you take 3 small tea spoonful’s and you wash each one down with water you should fill this go round your body when it kicks in and it will takes a few weeks for it build up in your system then if it dose work you the pain will start to ease till gone. ok some extra help i hope. good luck

### Human:\nwhat causes shoulder and neck pain. im having neck and shoulder pain it comes and go and is steady. it does not happen because of movement. i have had xrays and told maybe it is shoulder impingement r some form of arthritis. it also affects sleeping. i hv also been a hair stylist for 20 plus years. im so sick of going to the dr and being told different things so could this be serious like lupus r stress r just arthritis?\n\n### Assistant: have you had your thyroid checked? i was having pain and stiffness right posterior neck and subscapular muscle spasms. after taking 25mcgm of synthroid the pain stiffness and spasms went away.

### Human:\ncan you have arthritis pain 24 hours a day\n\n### Assistant: hi below is a couple of answers to a problem with osteoarthritis this and arthritis are kind of the same thing so what below will help you. hi see if this helps but its not a cure osteoarthritis can cause radiating joint pain. according to the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease is a progressive joint disease and it is the most common type of arthritis. try googling cayenne pepper for arthritis it could be the one thing that may help once it gets in to your body and blood stream. do hope this helps you. good luck hi first have a look at this its from earth clinic. <link>#bcj just copy into google to the www. to open and read please read the part on black cherry juice acv and turmeric. also this site may help. <link> just copy the same as above to read. more useful info. <link> copy as above to read. now i take cayenne for ed but its stopped the arthritis that i have ok its not that serious so daily first thing every morning i take a mix of cayenne pepper and turmeric i started this about 3 years ago so started with a mix to a heat that suited me now you could do the same thing as a trail and as like me you could build the heat up over time. i mix cayenne pepper with turmeric first in olive oil then add tomato paste and mix up with more olive oil each morning you take 3 small tea spoonful’s and you wash each one down with water you should fill this go round your body when it kicks in and it will takes a few weeks for it build up in your system then if it dose work you the pain will start to ease till gone. ok some extra help i hope. good luck

### Human:\ncan you have arthritis pain 24 hours a day\n\n### Assistant: pain related to arthritis or musculo-skeletal disorder can be continuous and severity may vary. we advise you to visit your healthcare provider if you have pain of same severity.

### Human:\ncan low testostrone affect fibromyalgia pain. i take a shot for testostrone therapy. i take a shot every 2 weeks. i also have fibromyalgia and osteo arthritis. 3 to 4 days before time for my shot. my pain is exstream. are they all connected.?\n\n### Assistant: hi look i found this piece of info from pro health hillary d. white. then one day she let her mind wander. the symptoms of fibromyalgia she realized were “eerily similar” to those for low testosterone: chronic fatigue sleeplessness and muscle wasting. “i was lying down at home feeling pain all over and feeling miserable ” she says when a simple thought popped into her head. “maybe this is a problem with testosterone so tests were done and there now doing tests for testosterone and fibromyalgia these are looking good. so perhaps its as you testosterone is getting very low could be you need some extra boost or injections closer together? see your doctor. # this could be the same for your osteoarthritis low testosterone as this is at the same time same again you need to see your doctor. do hope this helps. good luck

### Human:\nhow to tell if you have arthritis. my hands and fingers hurt all the time. i can no longer fully close my right fist. i can not snap my fingers or open jars or bottles. when working with small items my fingers and hands cramp up on me.\n\n### Assistant: arthritis comes in different forms. but some hallmark signs of most arthritic conditions include pain joint swelling and difficultly in articulating the movement of joints. some of the symptoms listed in your question could be signs of an arthritic condition. they could also be signs of some other medical disorders. arthritis can affect individuals of any age but its diagnosis increases as we age. as most doctors can attest to many of their patients complain of back pain after reaching 40 years of age. an x-ray of those painful 40 something old backs may show as the only notable impression the fact that arthritic/degenerative changes were observed. i suggest that you make an appointment with the family doctor who may assess your discomfort and any range of motion limitations. that same person may get the diagnostic ball rolling by requesting x-ray images ordering blood work and other lab studies. the general practicing physician may also start you on some regime of ant-inflammatory and pain medication as well as referring you to other medical specialists such as orthopedists or rheumatologists. i hope that you have found this answer helpful and that your pain cramping and fist closure issues resolve themselves soon. .

### Human:\nat the age of 40 is it common to "fall apart"? . the chief medical officer in the army told me i had been born with a condition in which my sarcral joint was made of cartlage instead of bone. i herniated l3/l4. for months i have had knee pain and dismissed it as possible arthritis however recently i started having neck pain that radiates down over the left shoulder preventing me from full neck motion. after about a week the pain subsided and now i'm having knee pain again on the interior side of the right leg.\n\n### Assistant: hi its a warning have you been strenuous through your life so far always working to the edge then yes it will happen like i said its a warning time for you to start slowing down if your still in the army think about getting out or find a good number in there. know what i mean try the motor pool worked for sgt bilko. good luck

### Human:\nat the age of 40 is it common to "fall apart"? . the chief medical officer in the army told me i had been born with a condition in which my sarcral joint was made of cartlage instead of bone. i herniated l3/l4. for months i have had knee pain and dismissed it as possible arthritis however recently i started having neck pain that radiates down over the left shoulder preventing me from full neck motion. after about a week the pain subsided and now i'm having knee pain again on the interior side of the right leg.\n\n### Assistant: we recommend you to visit orthopedic for thorough check up of your spine. better to have specialist opinion for your condition.

### Human:\ni have pain in the knee cap that comes and goes on both knees. i have had this pain since i was 12. is it arthritis? . the pain first starts as mild but gets so severe it brings me to tears. muscle relaxers do nothing. heating pads help for a short time.\n\n### Assistant: hi yes it could be arthritis have a read on www. eartclinic. com just look under ailments at things under a. but have a good read at cayenne pepper and turmeric this can both help with relief two sites your find below. <link> <link> this one you will find help on its down the right hand side for pain relief. just copy each into google one at a time to the www. to open and read. hope you find the help you want. good luck

### Human:\ncan dogs eat peanut butter with peanuts in it (extra crunchy flavor versus creamy)? . i use a little on her dog cookies to help her take her medicine and worry the peanuts may cause an issue. she will be 17 years old in 3 months. she is a black lab/akita mix with arthritis and has a difficult time taking her pills and the peanut butter makes it easier. i just don't know about the crunchy one versus the creamy.\n\n### Assistant: hi peanut butter and dogs a favorite treat of many canines. not only is it a good source of protein but it also contains heart healthy fats vitamin b niacin and vitamin e. stuff peanut butter into a kong to keep your dog busy for hours. choose raw unsalted peanut butter. read more: <link>#ixzz3mguvrvjk i have two dogs they both love a few peanuts when i have mid morning tea in greece we get these salted natural peanuts so just rub the outer skin off this way the salt is gone and they love them one been having them for over 5 years and the other one for about 8 months she is just coming up to a year old and there both fine with them. good luck

### Human:\nhow can rh sensitization during pregnancy be prevented?\n\n### Assistant: if you are rh-negative and pregnant if you are an rh-negative woman and you have conceived with an rh-negative partner you are not at risk of rh sensitization during pregnancy. (most health professionals treat all rh-negative pregnant women as though the father might be rh-positive. ) if you are already sensitized to the rh factor your pregnancy will need to be closely monitored to prevent fetal harm. for more information on fetal and newborn treatment see the treatment overview section of this topic. if you are unsensitized rh-negative treatment focuses on preventing rh sensitization during pregnancy and childbirth. rh immune globulin (such as rhogam) is a highly effective treatment for preventing sensitization. to prevent sensitization from occurring late in the pregnancy or during delivery you must have a shot of rh immune globulin around week 28 of your pregnancy. this treatment prevents your immune system from making antibodies against your fetus's rh-positive red blood cells. rh immune globulin injection is also necessary if you have had any vaginal bleeding or an obstetric procedure such as amniocentesis or external cephalic version. if your newborn is rh-positive you are given rh immune globulin again within 72 hours of delivery. by preventing rh sensitization from delivery you are protecting your next rh-positive fetus. if your newborn is rh-negative sensitization cannot happen and no treatment is necessary. rh immune globulin is also necessary after a miscarriage partial molar pregnancy ectopic pregnancy or abortion. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\ni am pregnant and having a hard time with depression and sleeping. is there anything i can do or take to help me?\n\n### Assistant: i would highly recommend that you see your doctor or health care provider for further evaluation. the depression could be the reason why you cannot sleep but we also have to be careful since you are pregnant. thanks for submitting a question.

### Human:\ni'm 35 weeks pregnant and having difficulty falling asleep. is excedrin pm is safe to take during the third trimester?\n\n### Assistant: since you are 35 weeks pregnant excedrin pm is not safe due to the diphenhydramine component. i would not advise using this product until you have discussed it with your healthcare provider.

### Human:\nhow is rh sensitization during pregnancy treated?\n\n### Assistant: if you are sensitized to the rh factor if your blood is rh-negative and you have been sensitized to rh-positive blood you now have antibodies to rh-positive blood. the antibodies kill rh-positive red blood cells. if you become pregnant with an rh-positive baby ( fetus ) the antibodies can destroy your fetus's red blood cells. this can cause anemia. if you are already rh-sensitized and are pregnant your treatment will focus on preventing or minimizing fetal harm and on avoiding early (preterm) delivery. treatment options depend on how well or poorly the fetus is doing. if testing shows that your fetus is rh-positive but is only mildly affected by your rh factor antibodies you will be closely monitored until your pregnancy reaches term. your fetus will be delivered early only if his or her condition worsens. if testing shows that your fetus is moderately affected by your rh antibodies your fetus's condition will be closely monitored until his or her lungs are mature enough for a preterm delivery. a cesarean section may be used to deliver the baby quickly or to avoid the difficulty of inducing labor before term. a moderately affected newborn sometimes requires a blood transfusion immediately after birth. if testing shows that your fetus is severely affected by your rh factor antibodies a blood transfusion may be given before birth ( intrauterine fetal blood transfusion ). this can be done through the fetus's abdomen or directly into the fetus's umbilical cord. a preterm delivery is likely to be needed. multiple blood transfusions are sometimes needed to keep a fetus healthy until the fetal lungs mature enough to function after birth. often a cesarean section is done to deliver the baby quickly. a blood transfusion is sometimes needed immediately after birth. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\nwhat is rh sensitization during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: if you are rh-negative your red blood cells do not have a marker called rh factor on them. rh-positive blood does have this marker. if your blood mixes with rh-positive blood your immune system will react to the rh factor by making antibodies to destroy it. this immune system response is called rh sensitization. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\nis there a way to reverse arthritis or slow down the progression of it\n\n### Assistant: hi i'm a big fan of herbs and did read about how good cayenne pepper was for arthritis. so just google arthritis and cayenne pepper and have a good read. i do take cayenne pepper daily for ed but have found its goit rid of the arthritis pains in one of my hands for the last couple of years. now i take mine in tomato paste when you mix it just add some olive oil to thin it down with this i take fine chopped garlic and parsley your find this is also good for arthritis all very good for the blood as well. now when you first mix the cayenne pepper just mix to a heat that suits you over time you can incress that amount up just put a tea spoon of the garlic mix on top mix it into the top and take 3 small spoonful's each morning first thing and see just how you get on you wont find its a quick fix but will work over time. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\nis there a way to reverse arthritis or slow down the progression of it\n\n### Assistant: the treatment will depend upon the severity of rheumatoid arthritis. for mild arthritis you can follow the changes to diet and routine that can reverse the effects of this crippling disease. exclude processed foods sugar and gluten and include organic vegetables grass-fed meat and fish in your diet. eat at scheduled times. improving gut functioning may also help in chronic diseases. include whole grains oatmeal etc to get high fiber content. herbs like boswellia curcuma withania may help to control arthritis. these herbal mix powder in equal proportion can be consumed at dose of 2-3 gms twice per day with lukewarm water.

### Human:\ncan an individual have more than one type of arthritis at a time?\n\n### Assistant: absolutely.

### Human:\ncan an individual have more than one type of arthritis at a time?\n\n### Assistant: yes.

### Human:\ncan arthritis go away or is for life. ones ur diagnost with a little arthirtis is it for life or can it go away. .\n\n### Assistant: it depends on the type of arthritis. there are multiple types. the most common type is degenerative or simple wear and tear on the joints. while arthritis is a normal part of aging it could be with you for life. or not. the duration cannot be determined with any certainty.

### Human:\nis there a way to reverse or slow down the progression of arthritis\n\n### Assistant: hi google cayenne for arthritis you find all the help you need there you can also have a look on www. earthclinic. com you may also find some more help there. i do know chilli helps with the pain and helps relieve the swelling cayenne is in the same family i'm on cayenne for ed but it also has help get rid of my small arthritic pain to the point its gone. i take cayenne in tomato paste and thin it down with olive oil when you first take this just mix to a heat that suits you then over time you can slowly add more. do hope this helps you. good luck

### Human:\ni have arthritis in my hip i get relief taking bell sharkcartilage. are there any side effects i should be aware of?\n\n### Assistant: hi this is from webmd have a read of this link it should help. the link <link> hope this helps. good luck

### Human:\ndoes diet sodas make arthritis worse?\n\n### Assistant: diet sodas should not make arthritis worse otherwise the sales of these popular drinks would plummet. there are new studies all of the time linking various things to bodily ailments but i have no heard of a diet soda/arthritis link. if i did i would certainly stop the diet sodas for my own arthritis.

### Human:\ndoes diet sodas make arthritis worse?\n\n### Assistant: there is no nutritional value in them and the use of artificial sweeteners in them is of enough concern that i would try & find a healthier way to quench my thirst not to mention the cancer causing caramel coloring found in them.

### Human:\ni have bad wrist pains. they started almost a year ago i sort of woke up with my wrist bugging me. my right wrist would swell up cracks a lot and sometimes get stiffen. after awhile it'll go away. if i lift something or put too much pressure it'll swell up again and hurt. it's not broken i got tested for arthritis but they said i didn't have it and i could just be imaging it. i want a second opinion.\n\n### Assistant: did they test you for carpel tunnel. you might have that or you might just have tender wrist. see if you can get tested for carpel tunnel.

### Human:\nis moving to a warm dry climate like arizona good for arthritis\n\n### Assistant: hi it seems that you have picked the perfect place in arizona nice warm and dry it should do you well. good luck

### Human:\nmy mother is 43 years old. whenever she walks for two minutes or so her pulse rises. what is triggerig that? . ok so she has mixed connective tissue disease arthritis diabetes iron and vitamin d deficiency she removed her kidney stones from about 12-13 years. she has cysts in her breasts and ovaries but they are not cancerous. she usually sits ad does not walk or work. however when she walks for about 2 minutes her pulse rises to 140+ and so does her bp. any ideas to what might cause her this and/or if there is a treatment?\n\n### Assistant: it's perfectly normal for a person's pulse and blood pressure to rise when they walk or run. this happens because the heart must pump more blood -- faster -- to serve oxygen to the body's tissues. in fact the whole purpose of "aerobic" activity like walking is to increase the heart rate. and if a person is "out of shape" (that is they are moving from a very sedentary lifestyle to a more active one) the rise in pulse rate and blood pressure is likely to occur more quickly than it would in someone whose body is used to physical activity. that said it's always a good idea to consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. i suspect your mother's primary care provider will clear her for an easy exercise program such as walking but it's better to check with the doctor first. i hate to dissuade anyone from walking because it's normally a harmless activity and a pulse of 140 isn't necessarily "bad" (in fact a pulse of 140 is lower than my own target heart rate ) but i cannot give medical advice. and so my suggestion is for your mother to check with her doctor to make sure walking is ok for exercise purposes. in general walking is among the safest and most effective ways to lose weight and get the heart (cardiovascular) system into shape. walking even for short periods of time or for short distances (to start) can be a good way to build up to more exertion such as jogging. wishing you well!

### Human:\nhow much ibuprofen is safe to take each day it helps with my arthritis pain! . i'm taking two 200mg of ibuprofen each day. thanks!\n\n### Assistant: that is a safe dose but you may not be taking enough. the maximum dose of ibuprofen is really 3200 mg and you are taking 400 mg. since i don't know your medical history or your weight so you can address you dosage with your doctor. medically you may be able to increase your dose to 600 mg each time; up to 3 or 4 times per day if your arthritis warrants it.

### Human:\ni have arthritis that is destroying my joints however its not r. a. i have had my left shoulder replaced. my thumb joints as well. it is also affecting my back and hip any solutions\n\n### Assistant: get as much physical therapy as you can every day. it does not take much time. stay away from pain pills. they are bad for you. get a real good analgesic cream or gel instead. you will not believe the difference after two weeks.

### Human:\ncan a 17 year old get arthritis? . im 17 with knee pain can i be able to get arthritis this young?\n\n### Assistant: yes. there are many different types of arthritis adn a 17 year old can definitely get it

### Human:\nwhat causes rh sensitization during pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: rh sensitization can occur when a person with rh-negative blood is exposed to rh-positive blood. about 90% of women who become sensitized do so during childbirth when their blood mixes with the rh-positive blood of their fetus. 1 once exposed a mother's immune system produces antibodies against rh-positive red blood cells. for more information about events and procedures that can put you at high risk for rh sensitization see the what increases your risk section of this topic. the minimum amount of blood mixing necessary to cause sensitization is not known. but many women become sensitized during pregnancy or childbirth after being exposed to as little as of rh-positive fetal blood. 1 fortunately rh sensitization can almost always be prevented with the rh immune globulin injection. when an rh-negative person's immune system is first exposed to rh-positive blood it takes several weeks to develop immunoglobulin m or igm antibodies. igm antibodies are too large to cross the placenta. so the rh-positive fetus that first triggers maternal sensitization is usually not harmed. a previously rh-sensitized immune system rapidly reacts to rh-positive blood as during a second pregnancy with an rh-positive fetus. usually within hours of rh-positive blood exposure smaller immunoglobulin g or igg antibodies are formed. igg antibodies can cross the placenta and destroy fetal red blood cells. this causes rh disease which is dangerous for the fetus. some rh-negative people never become sensitized even after exposure to large amounts of rh-positive blood. the reason for this is not known. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.

### Human:\ncan trigger finger lead to osteoarthristis. i have been treated for trigger finger for the past 4 yrs. and have been treated with cortisone which has managed to abate the pain. i am concerned that i am or have developed arthritis in the area. are my concerns founded?\n\n### Assistant: you can get arth. anywhere. soaking in warm water could help. exercise the finger to strengthen it

### Human:\nwhen can i take nsaids after gastric surgery. i had gastric sleeve surgery on march 24 2014 i'm wondering if i can take nsaids anymore. i have arthritis and i want to take mobic.\n\n### Assistant: ansaids are bad for your esophagus over a long period of time. i have been there and know first hand. they will cause you to eventually have to have a surgery called "nissen fundolacation. " (where your erosion has to be repaired)

### Human:\nwhat is the best pain and other management for severe arthritis of the spine? . i had been having severe back pain for awhile and my doctors kept giving me different pain meds and other meds to help and it did for awhile but then the pain kept coming back stronger than before. so finally i changed doctors and went to her and said i wanted an m. r. i. on my back because at night my back hurt so bad and my hips to my legs would go numb i get alot of charlie horses so i had the m. r. i. and it came back as server arthritis in my spine. im 30 my spine is of an 40-45 yr old\n\n### Assistant: advil

### Human:\nwhat is the best pain and other management for severe arthritis of the spine? . i had been having severe back pain for awhile and my doctors kept giving me different pain meds and other meds to help and it did for awhile but then the pain kept coming back stronger than before. so finally i changed doctors and went to her and said i wanted an m. r. i. on my back because at night my back hurt so bad and my hips to my legs would go numb i get alot of charlie horses so i had the m. r. i. and it came back as server arthritis in my spine. im 30 my spine is of an 40-45 yr old\n\n### Assistant: immuno-suppressants for long duration are generally prescribed in rheumatoid arthritis. but long use of allopathic immuno-suppressants do have side effects. alternative system of medicine do provide best treatment for arthrirtis. group of medications called immunomodulators in ayurveda are preferred over potent immuno suppressants in allopathy. generally as a rule it is better to go for ayurvedic natural therapies in disorders of chronic nature. for mild arthritis you can follow the changes to diet and routine that can reverse the effects of this crippling disease. exclude processed foods sugar and gluten and include organic vegetables grass-fed meat and fish in your diet. eat at scheduled times. improving gut functioning may also help in chronic diseases

### Human:\nwhat if i become pregnant while taking metaglip?\n\n### Assistant: tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or have become pregnant. as with other oral glucose-control medications you should not take metaglip during pregnancy; your doctor will prescribe insulin during pregnancy. as with all medications you and your doctor should discuss the use of metaglip if you are nursing a child.

### Human:\ncan samsca be used in patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding?\n\n### Assistant: samsca is a pregnancy category c therapy. there are no adequate and well-controlled studies of samsca use in pregnant women. samsca use should be avoided during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. it is not known whether samsca is excreted into human milk. samsca is excreted into the milk of lactating rats. because many drugs are excreted into human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from samsca a decision should be made to discontinue nursing or avoid samsca taking into consideration the importance of samsca to the mother. to lessen your risk of osmotic demyelination syndrome (ods) while taking samsca: treatment should be started and re-started only in the hospital where the sodium levels in your blood can be monitored closely. do not take samsca if you can't tell if you are thirsty. to prevent dehydration while taking samsca drink when you are thirsty and have water available to drink at all times unless the healthcare provider tells you otherwise. do not stop and restart samsca on your own. if you stop samsca for any reason talk to your healthcare provider right away. other important information: call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any side effects that bother you while taking samsca. read the medication guide to understand the risks and benefits of samsca.

### Human:\nwhat if i am already pregnant and use plan b one-step?\n\n### Assistant: there is no medical evidence that plan b one-step would harm a developing baby. if you take plan b one-step (accidentally) after you are already pregnant or it does not work and you become pregnant it is not likely to cause any harm to you or your pregnancy. the pregnancy will continue. plan b one-step will not work if you are already pregnant.

### Human:\nwhat is a zygote in pregnancy?\n\n### Assistant: a zygote is an early stage in the development of a fertilized egg.