Megan K. Scott
Dehydration is one of the most commonly reported headache triggers. And it can be easy to slip into sometimes. Make sure to drink mostly water, and to drink anytime you feel thirsty. If you often go without water for long periods, try taking a break every two hours to ask yourself if ...
you handle the mom. Tell her that you'd just sit home and watch TV and die, but you've got to go through the motions and try to save her daughter's life. It's a doctor thing.
Antidepressant, Anti-Seizure Meds Some antidepressants can relieve ongoing pain too. The ones that have this effect include tricyclics, or SNRIs likeduloxetine(Cymbalta), milnacipran (Savella), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Anti-seizure drugs, likegabapentin(Neurontin) or pregabalin (Lyrica), may ease ...
give it time. most taste disorders go away by themselves in three months to two years; but if they don't, meds such as antibiotics and steroids can speed the process, so get yourself to your m.d. she may refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist to make sure some other ...
Something like 9 million Americans rely on prescription sleep-inducing meds to get a decent night's sleep, and that's not even counting those of us who try teas, over-the-counter remedies, or just suffer through it. The next time you can't get comfortable in your bed and find yourself...
Whatever your motivation, before you try going off your meds, it’s wise to talk to your doctor first and get a good idea of what to expect. Talk to Your Doctor Anytime you want to make a change to your medication regimen, it’s best to loop your doctor in. If your provider agrees...
When you're sick with a cold, your eyes will naturally look puffier. That's because the cavities that drain fluid out of your face are blocked with sinus congestion, so the eyes have a puffy look to them, explains Zenovia Gabriel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and hormonal skincare...
You have trouble staying awake and your breathing is slow or shallow. You have a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat. You have pale or cold skin. You feel lightheaded or faint. Your speech is slurred, or you are confused.When should I call my doctor?You have nausea and are vomiting, ...
They both got the same dose and we’d done 2 dry runs of drugs, but I don’t know if she just adrenaline’d through the meds or what. She was breathing hard, crawling all over Bean, crying. I put them back on my roller carry-on and walked back and forth, which helped a little...