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I have extreme shaking and severe weakness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 46 years old. My weight is 147 lbs and height is 5 feet 3 inches. I am currently taking Tizanidine, Nabumetone, and Hydrocodone as prescribed for a back injury sustained over three years ago. My symptoms are extreme shaking, severe weakness sometimes to the point of feeling like I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concerns. I think you had a back injury, pain, and spasticity (stiffness) for which you are taking the above mentioned drugs for last three years. Let me explain briefly about the drugs you are taking. Nab... Read Full »
Why did I get tiny black dots on the body after gallbladder surgery?
Query: Hello doctor,Recently, I had acute pancreatitis, which resulted in gallbladder surgery. Two weeks post operation; I noticed tiny black dots appearing on my body. Now it has spread, some are raised and some are flat. Should I be concerned? What are they? I have attached a picture of my stomach area. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are a bit blurred and these are tiny small papules. Are they itchy? There are two to three possibilities. I will mention it one by one. First is drug reaction - As you had undergone surgery, you must be ta... Read Full »
After a post-delivery blood transfusion, I got rashes. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I delivered a baby through normal delivery 15 days before, and I got one unit of blood transfused. Yesterday, I got rashes and blisters only on my face, which keeps increasing. What to do? Please help. I am taking antibiotics, multivitamins, calcium, and iron supplements. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood transfusion and antibiotics are the two reasons, which can cause rashes in your situation. You have to wait and watch. If the problem increases, you need to take steps like changing the antibiotics and evaluating blood transfusion. But, if the problem resolves ... Read Full »
I have back pain. Is it due to kidney problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 72-year-old woman and having back pain for more than three days across the lower back and sides. It feels like inflammation. How can I tell if this is simple back pain or kidney problems? I take Lithium twice a day (bipolar) and Levothyroxine. Also Vitamins, Fiber gel tablet and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your pain is aggravated by movements and improved by rest, then it is probably due to musculoskeletal rather than kidney problems. One of the tests to find out is to do a urine test to find out if there are signs of infection or blood. You mentioned that you have fat... Read Full »
I need advice on possible drug interactions. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am taking antibiotic for bad throat and Mobizox for back pain. Since I get anxiety when I take flight, now can I take Etilaam along with Mobizox? I hope they will not react with each other. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take Etilaam (Etizolam) as prescribed without any major concerns. However, it's important to be cautious about driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medication as it may induce drowsiness. Prioritize your safety and avoid activities that r... Read Full »
Can there be any drug reaction between Vigantol and Tavanik in a prostatitis patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I am being treated for chronic prostatitis rebounce. It is now the third day I am taking Tavanik (Levofloxacin) 500 mg a day. I am taking it the same time each day among other medications. One of them is Vigantol 1000 I.E. My doctor told me to take Tavanik at least one hour after and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, your doctor had suggested you to take Levofloxacin before any other medication as the absorption will be better. Usually, we instruct patients to wait for an hour at least so that the drug can be absorbed. Unless you took both the medicat... Read Full »
Can schizoaffective disorder treatment cause memory loss?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and was treated with Zyprexa. After a while, it turned out that I have neutropenia as a side effect. So, I was given Lithium about half a year ago. Now, instead of Zyprexa, I am taking Ridazin for the last three weeks. What are the side effect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been prescribed Thioridazine, an antipsychotic along with Lithium as a mood stabilizer. Memory loss is possibly because of the cognitive impairment as a part of your illness. Neither of these drugs causes memory loss. Try practicing memory games often and you cou... Read Full »
I am experiencing numbness from head to toe after taking Venlafaxine. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been on 60 mg Nuzak for almost 10 years. When it stopped working, my psychiatrist suggested 150 mg Venlafaxine. I was only on it for about a month. When I started getting extreme night sweats and she suggested to stop it. I tapered it down for about a month when I lost almost all s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I request you to get the serum prolactin level checked from the nearby laboratory. The stoppage of periods in the 34 years of age along with paresthetic symptoms indicates something as complication of high dose of serotonergic drugs. Once this is done, then send rep... Read Full »
I have red dry circular patches on my thighs and calves that do not itch. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I have red dry circular patches all over my thighs and calves. They do not itch, nor do they go away. Please let me know what you think it is. Is there some way that I can get rid of it fast as I am going on vacation soon? I have had them for a few months now. I have taken Prozac 20 mg da... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed your picture (attachments removed to protect patient privacy). It seems you have pityriasis rosea or rosea from drug eruptions. Pityriasis rosea (PR) is a self-limiting eruption, which means it will sub... Read Full »
Why am I feeling nauseous and vomiting with headaches in the mornings?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has been having spells of vomiting in the mornings, throwing up once or twice, feeling nauseous, having a slight headache for about an hour or so, and then being fine the rest of the day. This has happened five days, the same way each time. She has had some issues with sick... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Giving medicine to control vomiting would not help your daughter, as vomiting is a symptom of a disease and not a disease itself. We have to find out the cause of vomiting. In this age group, acute gastritis and acute hepatitis are prevalent causes, which can be quickl... Read Full »