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Dr. Fran Cogen

Director, Child/Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children's Nat'l

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Metformin Therapy: Versatility in Action

Metformin (generic) or Glucophage (brand) has become a very popular therapeutic agent in multiple medical conditions. According to David McCulloch (UpToDate 19.3- January, 2012) two classes of oral hypoglycemic medications directly improve insulin action: biguanides (metformin) and thiazolodinediones. Metformin is widely considered to be the first... Read more Chevron

posted 02/09/2012, comments (0)|

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simony

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recent diagnosis Bi-Polar and adhd disorders

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adhd and bipolar..need new meds…not helping anymore with the adhd ..wore off…..

Recent diagnosed with bi-poar and adhd...still trying to get the meds right...seroquel adn adderall worked for awhile, but now I am a zombie again from sroquel, unfocused ad depressed...adderall tolerance is up I guess...any other stimulants that are stronger ... for a stress filled work, need to concentrate...????I take 3 x 20 mg adderrall,... Read more Chevron

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Cathy

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I have had MS for 25+ years and am a trained Peer Resource for Shared Solutions for Copaxone. I am a recent graduate of the Alfus Patient Advocate Certificate Program from The University of Miami. My mission is to "pay it forward" by helping others with MS and other autoimmune diseases.

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MS and Your Quality of Medical Care

Recently I began experiencing all the symptoms of a full-blown exacerbation. Tingling, numbness, fatigue, and weakness- you know the drill. The symptoms were escalating with each passing day. It’s been awhile since I’ve needed to even think about using the dreaded medication prednisone... Read more Chevron

posted 01/09/2012, comments (30)|

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MyAnimus

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ups and downs, highs and lows, life is like a big maze.

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Been a long time

Hi to everyone out there in the community. I haven't traversed this site for over a year now. Have had a change of environments and just adjusting. They say expatriates of a country often have trouble readjusting to life back home. You could say I am having a few troubles readjusting. But I think it's also the sz. But I'm back seeing a... Read more Chevron

posted 11/02/2011, comments (6)|

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Steve

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Retired Marine, Chronic Pain sufferer, allergic to pain medicine, with an extreme love for life and positive outlook

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Is it possible to develop an allergy to pain meds years after taking them daily for Chronic Pain?

I recently had a revision lumbar fusion surgery done 5 years after the previous surgery (L4-S1). 2 weeks post op and I developed hives, at first the Dr. thought it was valium which I was prescribed for my front incision pain and it was the only new medication I was taking. 1 week later I ended up in the ER for anaphylaxis and required an... Read more Chevron

posted 04/15/2011, comments (0)|

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