Experiences with

Trental

I have been placed on the following meds: Avastin ( infusions every 2 weeks at 12 mg/kg), Trental (to increase blood flow, Vimpat (for seizures), as well as many other OTC vitamins/supplements. I have consulted Neurologists, NeuroOncologists, and Physical Therapists.

hi I’ve been prescribed Trental 400 mg ( pentoxyfiline) for firearm pain and hand pain associated with Raynauds. The team who prescribed it have discharged me to local rheumatologist who doesn’t want to continue prescribing as it’s a black list drug.

I was due to have a carbon laser treatment to remove sun damage but the practitioner won’t go ahead as I on clopidogrel and wants a letter from my GP. I don’t think it’s appropriate to ask a busy GP and beautician question. Does anyone here know whether this treatment shouldn’t go ahead? I did think

I will be having cataract surgery 8 th September and I have a dental appointment 2 weeks later for a filling will that be OK or do I need to put dental treatment back.

I am currently tapering 6mg predisolone and taking 17 1/2mg Methotrexate . All is well and no problems. I am due to have a dental crown fitted. The dentist says it’s OK as he won’t be exposing the gum area where infection is possible. So I’m checking with you wonderful people that I can still take

Hello all. I have to have a back molar extracted tomorrow and apparently there is a non-emerged wisdom tooth underneath. I don't know if the dentist plans to remove the wisdom tooth or not. I think the molar will come out fairy easily (touch wood). Do you think I need to increase pred today? I am just

Afterwards, he suggested that I apply lotion to the places where I felt burning and use the drug called trental (Pentoxifylline) for 2-3 months.

I have severe Graves with high antibodies (TRAb just under 8 the last twice had it done) since 2016 - now on 3rd episode. This time on Block/Replace (Carbim 40/Levo 100) for last 11 months. Haven't had any bloods done for while now - due to get them done later this month (T3/T4/TSH) also this time getting

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I am due to get a pacemaker fitted on 26 June, I also have a dental appointment on 27 June for treatment - root canal and crown. Is this going to be okay or will I have to delay the dental treatment? Any advice folks???

Hi everyone-I am due to have CABG July/August. I have a routing check up at dentist this month. I have read somewhere of a link between teeth/gums and heart disease. What are the risks, if any? Is there any chance of dental treatment delaying the heart operation? Thanks

This aspect bothers me as well as the implications of taking Alendronic acid. At age 81 after taking AA for about 18 months, I stopped it after I was prescribed HRT patches for another problem . Whilst HRT protects bones to a certain extent , I believe it doesn't increase bone density as does AA.

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I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of some horrible symptoms (dizziness, weakness, fatigue, feeling jittery, brain fog) and have resorted to a private blood test as not getting anywhere with GP. test shows high FT4 under thyroid section and high cystatin C under kidney section (which I believe is

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I am an 87 year old Male with diabetes, heart disease, and stage four kidney disease. My Nephrologist sent me to a class on types of dialysis and I will be seeing him in January. I am thinking he will probably want me to get a fistula. A little concerned, but take it one day at a time

Hello I'm currently a dialysis patient, diabetic, and heart failure I was recently diagnosed with. So my question is there anyone living with heart failure and doing dialysis?I'm not sure on what I should be feeling finding out about living with heart failure. Any advice would help. Thank you for your

Hi All, Jools, Sue and everyone do you know how much Oxycodone is safe to take? I was prescribed 5mg did nothing. Neurologist letter adviced G.P to go to 10 mg Oxycodine with 5mg Naloxcone. G.P said he’s only prepared to prescribe 10 mg Oxycodone and he can’t prescribe Naloxone as it not allowed

I don't post much because my RLS isn't too bad most nights.I tried adding that both my kidneys have failed because of catching Covid for the second time and already I have a number of health issues. I am on Peritoneal Dialysis and I am diabetic. I treat my RLS with 75mg Pregabalin, I know it's nothing

Hello, my husband was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy about 7 years ago, was told he had about 5 years until possible kidney failure, the Dr was right on timing. May of 2023 he was hospitalized with ESRD, we have been to MUSC and Mayo Clinic to begin the journey to getting a transplant. It is nice to