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SarahBear9708
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 		   Posted 6/18/2009 4:36 PM (GMT -6)   
I was just put on it today for what my doctor thinks could be asthma. Does anyone have any experiences good or bad?
~*~Sarah~*~

"You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it."

Dx: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraines, Anxiety, Insomnia, RLS, Asthma.

Rx: Indomethacin, Buspar, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Reqiup, Advair, Compazine, Lunesta.

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jujub
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 		   Posted 6/18/2009 5:20 PM (GMT -6)   
I was on it for about six months for asthma following a respiratory infection. It really helped me a lot. Hope it does the same for you.
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Moderate to severe left-sided UC diagnosed 2001.
Flared for 5 years, finally in remission with Remicade since March 2006.
Avascular necrosis in both shoulders is my "forever" gift from steroids.
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SmurfyShadow
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 		   Posted 6/18/2009 5:51 PM (GMT -6)   
FOllow dosage and REMEMBER to Rinse out your mouth after sucking the meds up. It can cause yeast infections in the mouth if you do not rinse your mouth.
 
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DX: Wegener's Disease, Migraines, Diabetese Type II, PCOS, Lactose Intolerant, Benign Heart Murmer, Depression, Asthma, Asperger's Syndrome, Necrotizing Gramultous Inflamation in eye, A.D.D., Acid Reflux, Tumor Behind the Eye, Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyolgia, Clasterphobic, Arthritis
Medications:  Tri Nessa, Percocet, Metformin, Prilosec, Protonix, Zantac, Advair, Cingulair, Albuterol, Calcium + Vitamin D, Pro-Air, Pepcid, Rolaids, Zofran, Compuzeen, Refresh Plus Eye Drops  PRN: Epi-Pen, Albuterol Nebulizer, Benedryl
Undergoing Radiation Taking Lorazepam (Ativan) on Radiation Days

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SarahBear9708
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Date Joined Jun 2009
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 		   Posted 6/18/2009 7:32 PM (GMT -6)   
Thanks for the tips and advice! And when you say rinse my mouth out, do you mean just with water? Or do I take the meds before brushing my teeth?
~*~Sarah~*~

"You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it."

Dx: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraines, Anxiety, Insomnia, RLS, Asthma.

Rx: Indomethacin, Buspar, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Reqiup, Advair, Compazine, Lunesta.

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sirenshooter
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 		   Posted 6/18/2009 7:57 PM (GMT -6)   
I took Advair for a while, it seemed to help and I didn't have any bad experiences. Swishing and gargling with water is fine, or you can use it before brushing your teeth; both achieve the same effect. =)
19yr old female
Diagnosed with UC (pancolitis) in 2005 at age 15
Arthritis in both knees (thanks UC)
Also: asthma, acid reflux, and Reynaud's Syndrome

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SarahBear9708
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 		   Posted 6/19/2009 7:27 AM (GMT -6)   
Hehehe thanks for the advice, I know this may sound stupid, but I literally didn't know if one was better then the other.
~*~Sarah~*~

"You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it."

Dx: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraines, Anxiety, Insomnia, RLS, Asthma.

Rx: Indomethacin, Buspar, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Requip, Advair, Compazine, Lunesta.

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Stari
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Date Joined Mar 2009
Total Posts : 235
 		   Posted 6/19/2009 12:19 PM (GMT -6)   
I love my advair! Yes! I admit it! I take a dosage first thing in the morning followed by a cup of coffee and before I go to bed followed by water. I've been on it for six years and have never had any side effects.
I would say good luck in handling your asthma but I wouldn't wish having asthma on my worse enemy so instead take care.
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SarahBear9708
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 		   Posted 6/19/2009 7:48 PM (GMT -6)   
Thanks Stari! It's always good to have some reassuring! I'm glad its worked so well for you!
~*~Sarah~*~

"You were only given this life because you are strong enough to live it."

Dx: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraines, Anxiety, Insomnia, RLS, Asthma.

Rx: Indomethacin, Buspar, Cymbalta, Lyrica, Requip, Advair, Compazine, Lunesta.

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chloworms
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Date Joined Jul 2009
Total Posts : 3
 		   Posted 7/24/2009 7:15 PM (GMT -6)   
So far, Advair is keeping me out of the ER.
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couchtater
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 		   Posted 7/25/2009 10:44 AM (GMT -6)   
I works for me, too! I love it!
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Chartreux
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 		   Posted 7/25/2009 11:09 AM (GMT -6)   
I'm on asmanex daily and xopenex for my rescue and on again off again clarinex due to sjogren's
advair makes my asthma flair and didn't help...but I'm glad it can help some...
like any medicines not everything works for everyone...would be nice if it did work for everyone!
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