i had stevens johnsons syndrome from sulfa- bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ... i now have an enlarged heart and am retaining water. what is the safest water pill for me?

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I have taken bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) many times w/out incident. Am i at risk for stevens johnson each time i take it or only if I have sulfa allergy?

Answer 1

Diuretic : most people are started on a loop diuretic such as furosemide. Make sure you have electrolytes and kidney function checked shortly after starting it.

Answer 2

Reduce pain: There is actually some debate about the use of nitroglycerine in the setting of all heart attacks. It is known that nitroglycerine dilates the veins and to a lesser extent the arteries and sort of "unloads" the heart. As such it will make it easier for the heart to pump under the stressful circumstances of a heart attack. However, when the blood pressure is low, it is not a good idea.

Answer 3

Dilation: Nitrates like Nitroglycerin cause the arteries to dilate so more blood flows (higher rate). This is to try to mitigate the lack of blood flow to the affected part of the heart through increased flow in the affected arteries and in collateral circulation.

Answer 4

Okay: Lemon and honey, cayenne pepper laced broths, peppermint extract in warm liquids, a little burbon with honey, perhaps cold liquids, ice creams, sorbets etc, hot lemonade (with a bit of bourbon), and I am sure there are a few herbals that can be used.

Answer 5

Top 10: My top 10 1) gargling with strong tea 2) eating citrus fruits 3) curl up with a book 4) take a nap 5) put Vicks on you neck or 6) chest 7) eating foods with a lot of garlic 8) chicken soup. 9) watch a funny movie 10) hot bath or shower.

Answer 6

My favorite: My favorite is a classic "hot toddy." specifically I use a camomile tea with honey, lemon juice and either rum or whiskey (about half-a-shot). The choice of spirits is up to you. The point is to drink a warm liquid that will relax you and open up your airways. (adult only for alcohol, however, lemon, honey, and tea can be used alone for those abstaining or kids.).

Answer 7

?: I don't know without examine you but i doubt all those symptoms are due to just postnasal drip. Ge another opinion please.

Answer 8

Not post nasal drip: I'm not sure what you have but it is not post nasal drip. I strongly recommend you get another opinion from another doctor right away. Post nasal drip is a description of a symptom not a cause of symptoms. An ENT doctor can evaluate your throat most comprehensively.

Answer 9

See an allergist: The symptoms you describe sound like allergies (except for the rapid heart beat). An allergist can teat you to determine what specific allergy you have. Additionally, you should have your primary care doctor evaluate your racing heart. In fact, this should be dealt with before the allergies are checked.

Answer 10

See your doctor: Itchy eyes are a symptom of allergy, and if there are a lot of secretions, this can lead to temporary blurring of vision. But neither light sensitivity nor rapid heart beat are symptoms of an allergic reaction (rapid heart beat only with a severe, life-threatening reaction). You need to see your doctor to get all these symptoms sorted out.

Answer 11

Fungal infection: Chronic sinus infection is usually due to mold - try antifungal cream and neosporin oint to nostrils twice daily and orally supplement garlic which kills infections - it will take 4-6 weeks to clear fungal infection. Once healthy take iodine daily will prevent infections.

i had stevens johnsons syndrome from sulfa- bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ... i now have an enlarged heart and am retaining water. what is the safest water pill for me?

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