I have SLE and started taking Azathioprine 50mg daily about 9 days ago. I am experiencing severe diarrhea and vomiting, which has left me feeling completely worn out. How long should I continue with this medication, and what can be done to alleviate these side effects?

January 11th, 2023

I am experiencing pain around my chest and back, particularly where my bra would be, and I just threw up. My stomach feels okay, but the pain seems to be more in the chest area under my breasts and around my back. It feels like my bra is too tight, even though it's off. I'm not sure if it's indigestion or something more severe. I feel a little cool but not clammy. I had half a chicken Caesar wrap for supper. My stomach doesn't hurt, the pain is more in the thorax. What could be causing this and what should I do?

January 29th, 2023

What are the adverse side effects from taking vitamin C and vitamin D supplements, and is there a calcium supplement other than Caltrate that might not irritate the stomach?

March 12th, 2023

I had a D&C 4 weeks ago due to a miscarriage (10 weeks). I bled for 10 days, and recently experienced light brown spotting. My breasts have gotten bigger, and I've been feeling twinges. I had a follow-up exam and everything was ok. Is the spotting due to my hormones being completely messed up, or is it due to something else? Should I consider this spotting as my period, or is it normal to have period abnormalities after a D&C?

July 2nd, 2024

My daughter had a liver test done, and it came back positive for Hepatitis C type 1a with a viral load of 4,200,000 copies/ml. What does this mean, and did she just get it? She is 24, has a drinking problem, and has systemic allergies to red dye and penicillin. I've read that if she just contracted it, it could respond to medicine and not be chronic. Does this 'medium' viral load already mean chronic?

October 22nd, 2024