Question 1

my husband on hepsera (adefovir) now. is that ok if ttc to have a baby?

Accepted Answer

Few precautions: 1. Effect on sperm is not characterized so consider obtaining a sperm analysis. 2. Does not prevent hepatitis b transmission to you and the baby. 3. Baby needs to be vaccinated after birth.

Question 2

is hepsera (adefovir) good for chronic hepatitis b?

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Yes: It is one of many medications used in treating hepatitis b, though not a first choice of many.

Question 3

is hepsera (adefovir) effective for treating chronic hepatitis b?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Adefovir does have HBV activity.  I had poor experiences in using it as a HIV drug but the dose was higher for HIV so there was more toxicity

Question 4

my sister is on hepsera (adefovir) for hepatitis b and cost is excessive. any help?

Accepted Answer

Contact Co: Companies commonly have plans to help those who can't afford medications. I would check their website.

Question 5

what is hepsera (adefovir)?

Accepted Answer

Hepsera (adefovir): Is used to treat hepatitis b & herpes simplex.

Question 6

can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

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Usually not: I presume you know you didnt "bang" the bone...So if it has lasted a while see your dr. Who will tke a full history and examine you..An allergy would be unusual.

Question 7

is this a sign of a possible milk allergy to have gas?

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Milk intolerence: Abdominal  cramps, bloating , gas are usually due to milk intolerance. About 20% of people in this country have milk intolerance. Symptoms depend on quantity of milk ingested.
About 3% of children have milk allergy. Even small amount of milk can cause  or aggravate cough, wheezing, hives, itching, diarrhea 
etc. Keeping a diary of symptoms can help the diagnosis.
Allergy evaluation will be helpful.

Question 8

is it possible that dandruff is a sign of a nutrient deficiency, or perhaps, a dairy allergy?

Accepted Answer

Dandruff: Some experts say that people who do not consume enough foods that contain zinc, b vitamins, and some types of fats are more prone to dandruff.
Dandruff has been shown to be the result of three required factors:
skin oil commonly referred to as sebum or sebaceous secretions, 
the metabolic by-products of skin micro-organisms (most specifically malassezia yeasts, 
individual susceptibility.

Question 9

i don't have any known food allergies, but it occurred to me that i've never had buckwheat before.  what would i monitor as a sign of allergy?

Accepted Answer

Not to Worry: Just because you haven't tried buckwheat before doesn't put you at an increased risk for allergy. Rare to develop a food allergy later in life, shellfish/peanut more common.  Food allergies are typically immediate, minutes to a half hour after ingestion of concerning food with symptoms ranging anywhere from hives, wheezing, itching, shortness of breath, wheezing, vomiting, or fainting.

Question 10

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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Possible: Yes, it is possible to have allergy to lettuce, but it is one of the more rare food allergies.  Typical symptoms would be mouth itching or soreness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, hives, itching or rarely in more severe cases trouble breathing, drop in blood pressure (shock), or death.  You only need one or two of these symptoms to suspect an allergy.

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My sister is on hepsera (adefovir) for hepatitis b and cost is excessive. any help?

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What is hepsera (adefovir)?

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Can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

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I don't have any known food allergies, but it occurred to me that i've never had buckwheat before. what would i monitor as a sign of allergy?

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Do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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