Question 1

my doctor switched to 15 mg of melodic aim and i was taking 200mg of celebrex (celecoxib) why is the difference in the mg so different?

Accepted Answer

Different drugs: Meloxicam and Celebrex (celecoxib) are drugs under the class NSAIDS. Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs. They are different drugs with different doses. Go back and ask your doctor why they switched the drugs.

Question 2

i take melodic an and hydroxyxine. i had a uds that showed negative for all benzo's, but end result said positive for oxazepam 200ng/ml. i don't take benzo's. i do take a lot of nsaids. why would this happen?

Accepted Answer

: Because you ask the question so I trust you did not take oxazepam, especially urine drug test is negative for benzo. Assume you took oxazepam, this drug is completely inactivated by liver enzymes and only are the inactive metabolites excreted in the urine, not oxazepam by itself. You should direct your question to the lab pathologist.

Question 3

hi, i have to travel in china, which medics must i have in my luggage ? thanks

Accepted Answer

Pepto Bismol/Mask: Pepto Bismol would be good to have on hand for potential diarrhea depending on what you eat and drink.  You may want to see a doctor for a rx of cipro (ciprofloxacin) as well.  If you are going to a large city, a mask to wear to avoid significant inhalation of pollution particles.

Question 4

what does a medic alert bracelet generally tell you about the person wearing it?

Accepted Answer

Medic Alert: Depends on which brand you have. Most will have critical illnesses printed on them and tele # ER can call to get more details.  Common ones would be diabetes, seizures, Addison's  disease, taking anticoagulants.

Question 5

glucose 110 taken by medic. had eaten roughly 45 minutes before and had a soda and hour before. is that ok glucose after that?

Accepted Answer

Yes: normal sugar for one hour after eating.

Question 6

my son needs to be circumsized i phoned a preferred dr but he said its cash.....is procedure not covered under my medic aid coastal saver?

Accepted Answer

Ask Benefits person: The person in charge of benefits at the insurance company should know the answer to questions about which doctors are covered by insurance and who does circumcisions. You have posted on HealthTap's free, public, informational forum for health questions. People post questions from all over the world. We volunteer doctors do not know the coverage details in each local area.

Question 7

what is a metopic suture?

Accepted Answer

Frontal Suture: It is a misnomer because it disappears by the age of 5 or 6 and due to the presence of dense connective tissue at the frontal suture on skull.

Question 8

is it anyway or medics or even technique to make my skin lighter?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it: It's unfortunate that some communities are still so backwards as to judge you by your skin color. In the usa this is considered the lowest form of ignorance & stupidity. But even if you are among such people, don't try to lighten your skin with any of the available products -- you are likely to disfigure yourself. Build and trim ur muscles instead to look good in tomorrow's more enlightened world.

Question 9

my 3 years son has ethyle malonic aciduria l need any information about this diseas and the medicines should take for it?

Accepted Answer

Rare condition: Ee is a very rare genetic condition that can cause encephalopathy, seizures, developmental delay and possibly respiratory. Distress. Find a geneticist who is affiliated with a teaching hospital for help. Your best source of information would be ni h inwashington dc.

Question 10

my child was born without metopic ridge, yet a definitive ridge has now formed. her head growth has been normal.  she is now 1. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

See pediatrician: It may not be anything to worry about, but your pediatrician should evaluate not only the child's head growth (head circumference) but also the shape of the head. Just having a ridge in and of itself does not always mean that something is wrong, but when it associated with an abnormality of the shape of the skull, it can be a problem.

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A member asked:

My doctor switched to 15 mg of melodic aim and i was taking 200mg of celebrex (celecoxib) why is the difference in the mg so different?

A member asked:

I take melodic an and hydroxyxine. i had a uds that showed negative for all benzo's, but end result said positive for oxazepam 200ng/ml. i don't take benzo's. i do take a lot of nsaids. why would this happen?

A member asked:

Hi, i have to travel in china, which medics must i have in my luggage ? thanks

A member asked:

What does a medic alert bracelet generally tell you about the person wearing it?

A member asked:

Glucose 110 taken by medic. had eaten roughly 45 minutes before and had a soda and hour before. is that ok glucose after that?

A member asked:

My son needs to be circumsized i phoned a preferred dr but he said its cash.....is procedure not covered under my medic aid coastal saver?

A member asked:

What is a metopic suture?

A member asked:

Is it anyway or medics or even technique to make my skin lighter?

A member asked:

My 3 years son has ethyle malonic aciduria l need any information about this diseas and the medicines should take for it?

A member asked:

My child was born without metopic ridge, yet a definitive ridge has now formed. her head growth has been normal. she is now 1. should i be concerned?

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