Question 1

is it safe to tandem skydive from 14,000 feet if you donated blood 2 weeks ago and have hypertension that is under control with medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: For your question specifically - the answer is 'Yes' - you can go about ordinary functioning 2 weeks after donating blood and keeping on track with your medicine for hypertension. BUT, jumping out of a plane seems extreme!! I suppose if it's on your bucket list, then you can go ahead - I just think it's a bit insane personally. If it was me, I wouldn't do it... Sorry to rain on your parade!

Question 2

what are the negative consequences of taking metformin in tandem with exercise?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Both exercise and metformin reduce blood sugar.  It is possible when used in close tandem, hypoglycemia may result.

Question 3

i have multiple myeloma. how soon after the first transplant do you advocate doing the second transplant? what is the success rate for the tandem transplants?

Accepted Answer

It depends: I am not a "transplanter", but i would not word your question the way you have.
Some mm patients benefit from a second (tandem) autologous sct.
This is something that needs to be discussed with the transplant team and i don't think is amenable to a generic answer.

Question 4

should lorazepam be used in tandem with sertraline hcl? would it be okay to use sertraline hcl only considering lorazepam has some serious side effects?

Accepted Answer

: I answer your previous question. Of course it is safer to use just Sertraline unless Lorazepam is absolutely indicated although there is no significant interaction between these 2 drugs.

Question 5

does a test result for the ebv vca igg of 433 u/ml tell one anything in isolation - or does one need igm and/or ebna testing to evaluate the results? are the igm and ebna always ordered in tandem with the igg? i only have the igg results.

Accepted Answer

History of infection: An elevated VCA IgG shows a history of EBV infection but in isolation doesn't say if it's currently active- the other tests help show that, along with another called EA.They're usually ordered together.Almost all people in mid-20's or older have a positive IgG. The other tests are needed to see if it is chronic/reactivated.
See https://labtestsonline.org/tests/epstein-barr-virus-ebv-antibody-tests

Question 6

can abilify and clonazepam, in tandem and with no other agents, alleviate the symptoms of ocd?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Please consider seeing a clinical psychologist who is trained in the Response Prevention method of treating OCD.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

can abilify and clonazepam, in tandem and with no other agents, help alleviate the symptoms of ocd?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but not ideal: The best treatments for OCD are generally Cognitive Behavioral Therapy coupled with a type of medication called an SSRI (like Prozac, Paxil, etc).

Question 8

rapid onset adult amblyopia.vision worsening,mostly due wandering eye that seems impossible to keep in tandem.did patch method 4mo. no change.causes?

Accepted Answer

Puzzling assumption: Vision worsening because of wandering eye is expected, but often the wondering is triggered by other eye or eye muscle issues. If alignment cannot be maintained the brain will deny input from one eye=amblyopia. Get the best evaluation by an ophthalmologist you can and hope for the best.

Question 9

i am going to undergo removal of malignant 0.7cm nodule along with the surrounding tissue followed by the reconstruction of one breast. should i get one anaesthesia with both surgeries in tandem or get the removal done and wait for a few weeks for the rec

Accepted Answer

Separately: Most plastic surgeons would prefer 2 have the excisional wound 2 b well heald & free of any infection so he/her operates in the area clear of infection . An infection in a breast recon is disastrous. I would surely wait.

Question 10

can my mother tandem skydive with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As long as she does not have unusual bone fragility or joint movement limitation and with usual safety precautions.

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Is it safe to tandem skydive from 14,000 feet if you donated blood 2 weeks ago and have hypertension that is under control with medication?

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What are the negative consequences of taking metformin in tandem with exercise?

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I have multiple myeloma. how soon after the first transplant do you advocate doing the second transplant? what is the success rate for the tandem transplants?

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Should lorazepam be used in tandem with sertraline hcl? would it be okay to use sertraline hcl only considering lorazepam has some serious side effects?

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Does a test result for the ebv vca igg of 433 u/ml tell one anything in isolation - or does one need igm and/or ebna testing to evaluate the results? are the igm and ebna always ordered in tandem with the igg? i only have the igg results.

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Can abilify and clonazepam, in tandem and with no other agents, alleviate the symptoms of ocd?

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Can abilify and clonazepam, in tandem and with no other agents, help alleviate the symptoms of ocd?

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Rapid onset adult amblyopia.vision worsening,mostly due wandering eye that seems impossible to keep in tandem.did patch method 4mo. no change.causes?

A member asked:

I am going to undergo removal of malignant 0.7cm nodule along with the surrounding tissue followed by the reconstruction of one breast. should i get one anaesthesia with both surgeries in tandem or get the removal done and wait for a few weeks for the rec

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Can my mother tandem skydive with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis?

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