Question 1

do you need a script for epogen (epoetin alfa)?

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin: Epogen (epoetin alfa) is a very expensive medication which can only be prescribed by a physician (usually a hematologist, oncologist, or nephrologist). Some insurance plans won't let the patient give it to themselves and instead insist that it be given in the doctor's clinic.

Question 2

epogen, (epoetin alfa) for which of the side effects would you change?

Accepted Answer

Any of them: Epogen (epoetin alfa) is associated very rarely with serious side effects, hypertension and seizures are reported. The drug should be reconsidered if these or any other side effects occur. These are new alternatives to epogen (epoetin alfa).

Question 3

how common is to take epogen procrit (epoetin alfa) for kidney?

Accepted Answer

Depends on stage: In stage 4 and stage 5 (end stage) kidney diseases, Epogen (epoetin alfa) use is common, much more than in lighter stages. Of note, Epogen (epoetin alfa) (procrit) is not taken for kidneys but for anemia caused by kidney disease.

Question 4

what are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sneezing.....: Runny nose, itchy nose and throat, nasal congestion, itchy and watery eyes, and possibly even cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath.

Question 5

can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

Accepted Answer

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 6

hi today i got my tetanus shot what are the 2018 side effects of the shot and whats signs you have a allergy to it?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot : A sore arm is the expected side effect. Any allergic to reaction would have occurred by now such as rash and difficult breathing and GI symptoms

Question 7

what is it when you get shard pain above temple on off for ten minutes at a time is it a sign of something bad? i have tmj and allergies...

Accepted Answer

Braces: If you have braces with teeth extracted, clenching, grinding, jaw injury, head and neck injury......Need more information.

Question 8

what are signs of a allergy infection?

Accepted Answer

Where?: Allergy is different from infection, both cause inflammation though, also depends where? if you would be kindly more specific, we would be able to help

Question 9

do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

what are the initial signs of a milk allergy?

Accepted Answer

Skin and GI: Milk allergy usually begins in infancy. Most children have rashes (eczema or hives) and GI symptoms (pain and diarrhea). Less common are nasal and chest symptoms.  Chronic constipation in infants and children is rarely due to true milk allergy.  In young children the initial manifestation of milk allergy can be anaphylaxis, a severe systemic reaction.

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How common is to take epogen procrit (epoetin alfa) for kidney?

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What are the signs that you might have a cat allergy?

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Can bone pain be a sign of allergy?

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Hi today i got my tetanus shot what are the 2018 side effects of the shot and whats signs you have a allergy to it?

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What is it when you get shard pain above temple on off for ten minutes at a time is it a sign of something bad? i have tmj and allergies...

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What are signs of a allergy infection?

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Do i have a lettuce allergy? what are signs?

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What are the initial signs of a milk allergy?

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