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Whole brain radiation?
Hi My father had lung cancer suspected 3 weeks ago from a radiograph, and things have moved quickly to confirm the suspicion. An adenocarcinoma has been confirmed at bronchoscopy/biopsy, but unfortuately a CT scan has shown 2rys throughout both lungs, but more worryingly in his brain. The oncologist
Hi My father had lung cancer suspected 3 weeks ago from a radiograph, and things have moved quickly to confirm the suspicion. An adenocarcinoma has been confirmed at bronchoscopy/biopsy, but unfortuately a CT scan has shown 2rys throughout both lungs, but more worryingly in his brain. The oncologist
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12 years ago
Daughter on 3rd course of steroids in 4 weeks
My daughter has just started her third course of prednisone in the last month. She had a flare up a month ago and was given 5days worth which really picked her up. Last week she got croup which affected her breathing and aggravated her asthma resulting in 2 days in hospital which meant three days of
My daughter has just started her third course of prednisone in the last month. She had a flare up a month ago and was given 5days worth which really picked her up. Last week she got croup which affected her breathing and aggravated her asthma resulting in 2 days in hospital which meant three days of
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13 years ago
any1 know much about dexamethasone
I have just returned from a hospital check up and they have stopped my pred steroid (have been on 40mg a day for the past 4 months and have now changed me on to dexamethasone 8mg daily. What is the difference between the 2 steroids and y would they change it
I have just returned from a hospital check up and they have stopped my pred steroid (have been on 40mg a day for the past 4 months and have now changed me on to dexamethasone 8mg daily. What is the difference between the 2 steroids and y would they change it
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15 years ago
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FAO: Anyone Medical
Since the other day (about 2 weeks after changing to
betamethasone
tabs from pred) I woke up in agony with joint pains in ankles/knees! Then later on that day ended up having to go upto our minor injuries to get left knee sorted as it gave way on me with what I been told was a bakers cyst!
Since the other day (about 2 weeks after changing to
betamethasone
tabs from pred) I woke up in agony with joint pains in ankles/knees! Then later on that day ended up having to go upto our minor injuries to get left knee sorted as it gave way on me with what I been told was a bakers cyst!
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18 years ago
Immune System
(Thanx to
Betamethasone
!) I cant take Echinacea as it doesnt agree with me but is there ANYTHING ELSE I can take to boost my immune system! I have to pick up my script wednesday so wanted to see what you lot suggest as will try get it from the chemist I use!
(Thanx to
Betamethasone
!) I cant take Echinacea as it doesnt agree with me but is there ANYTHING ELSE I can take to boost my immune system! I have to pick up my script wednesday so wanted to see what you lot suggest as will try get it from the chemist I use!
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18 years ago
intramuscular steroids
Hi haven't been on for a while bouncing in and out of hospital Just been to see my consultant today and he has now suggested i.m steroids every 2 weeks am currently on oral dexamethasone but he feels this isn't enough Just wondering if anyone else is on I.m steroids rather than oral and if they find
Hi haven't been on for a while bouncing in and out of hospital Just been to see my consultant today and he has now suggested i.m steroids every 2 weeks am currently on oral dexamethasone but he feels this isn't enough Just wondering if anyone else is on I.m steroids rather than oral and if they find
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13 years ago
Dexamethasone
I have been on steriods since the 20th started off on IV hydrocorstione when I was in hsoptial and now on Dexamethasone. I started off on 8mg a day when I left hospital and last week reduced down to 4mg. Ever since I left hospital I hardly sleep but tired all the time. I am waking up realy early in the
I have been on steriods since the 20th started off on IV hydrocorstione when I was in hsoptial and now on Dexamethasone. I started off on 8mg a day when I left hospital and last week reduced down to 4mg. Ever since I left hospital I hardly sleep but tired all the time. I am waking up realy early in the
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15 years ago
Drug questions
Has anyone ever been on
Betamethasone
tablets? Ive been changed to them from the pred! Or Atarax antihistamines? Cons has put wrong dose of atarax on note for GP but had them ONCE before so should be on file!
Has anyone ever been on
Betamethasone
tablets? Ive been changed to them from the pred! Or Atarax antihistamines? Cons has put wrong dose of atarax on note for GP but had them ONCE before so should be on file!
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18 years ago
Betamethasone steroid tabs + sugar/sweetness cravings
Betamethasone
has a very high glucocorticoid activity in conjunction with insignificant mineralocorticoid activity. This makes them particularly suitable for high-dose therapy in conditions where fluid retention would be a disadvantage. According to the BNF that is!
Betamethasone
has a very high glucocorticoid activity in conjunction with insignificant mineralocorticoid activity. This makes them particularly suitable for high-dose therapy in conditions where fluid retention would be a disadvantage. According to the BNF that is!
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18 years ago
Steroid Munchies
Just I've noticed on
betamethasone
tabs I just have to satisfy a craving regardless of time or what it is !! But on Pred I could ignore it and it would pass sometimes but now its just ""Ya gotta have it and ya gotta have it now typs thing""! Go on share some of your mad munchies !!
Just I've noticed on
betamethasone
tabs I just have to satisfy a craving regardless of time or what it is !! But on Pred I could ignore it and it would pass sometimes but now its just ""Ya gotta have it and ya gotta have it now typs thing""! Go on share some of your mad munchies !!
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18 years ago
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