GERD is a very common cause of chronic cough. Sometimes asthma and GERD are both part of the problem and they can each aggravate the other. The other common cause is post-nasal drip. I have adult...
Thanks. I did some looking around and the GI problems are all i could find that would be a reason not to take it. I've already been taking enough ibuprofen to choke a horse so I don't think it'll...
I take Lexapro and was just rx'd Diclofenac for a sprained shoulder. Is it a bad idea to mix these 2 drugs? Asked pharmacist and he said to ask the doc who rx'd the Lexapro....
I told my mom last night. I started by telling her that I have been on antidepressants for 7 weeks and went from there. I told her as much as I felt I could, though I didn't expressly say I was...
My mom probably knows somethings been up (or should I say, down) with me. Mother's intuition and all. I haven't been home since Christmas and won't get a chance until September. I know I need to tell...
those of you who have read my other posts, know that my main person to talk to what is going on in my life is my friend and pastor. We've also included a lady that I greatly trust in my church as...
It's really not that bad. It's kinda like a really long Spirometry test. You have to be off of all asthma/allergy meds, no caffeine, chocolate, and a bunch of other stuff for several days in advance....
I've been taking Lexapro which is a newer (and more expensive) version of Celexa. I will probably be switching to Celexa. Lexapro is $60 a month (with insurance) and I can get generic Celexa for $4...
I got an appointment with the new doc in a week. Found out that I don't have to get approval to see her as she is an MD. If I went to a psychologist I'd have to get approval. I do think I may look...
Has anyone gotten brain zaps when they've gone to a higher dose? I did 5mg Lexapro for 3 weeks, then 10 days at 10mg, 4 days at 15mg and today I went to 20mg of Lexapro, per doctors instructions....
My insurance plan changed May 1st and now I am going nuts trying to find a new doc. I didn't pick the one I've been seeing and while I am fine with her, she's not on my plan. I can see her but I'd...
been having a hard time the last few days. feeling really low and just all around blah. makes me wonder if the drugs are working. will up the dose of lexapro next week. hope that makes a difference....
I am starting to feel a little better. I think the higher dose (10mg) is helping. And I'll probably up it again in a few days to get to 20mg of Lexapro a day. My doctor said I could. Getting more...
About a month ago I told a friend that I was thinking of harming myself. (I think I knew deep down that I needed to do something.) It was one of the hardest things I'd ever done. About a week later...
Groovey, I know how you feel. Yes, we do need to share what good things are happening to those of us with asthma. But understand that most healthy people, including those with controlled asthma,...
Generally I am doing better than I was before I started the Asmanex, but... Just as I was feeling okay and not coughing a lot, the weather turned super cold and that sent me coughing again. Anything...
I don't think sulfates are a problem for me. I take albuterol sulfate pills when I get bad and I would think that they would cause me more problems if that was the case. Good news: It's been about 2...
Thanks for all the input. I've seen 2 different allergy/asthma specialists and am now seeing a one of the top pulmonary/critical care specialist in the area/country. Even he's stumped. I know about...
Posted in another thread and got a bunch of questions, so I'd thought I'd start a new thread and give a little more info. I have adult onset cough variant asthma that has been a pain to control. I...
I take Spiriva in the morning with 1 dose of Advair 250. I think I read somewhere that that was the best time for it. I also take 1 dose of Advair 250 in the evening and have just added Asmanex 2...
I was on the Albuterol pills for a while. It's like roughly 50 times the amount you'd get using an inhaler. It does a better job of long term control. But because it has to go through your entire...
My new Proventil HFA inhaler says not to use it with a spacer. it has a round mouthpiece unlike my old albuterol inhaler that was kind of oval shaped. It does work with my spacer (it has an oval...
I know how you feel. I was only recently diagnosed the asthma. My symptoms started over a little over 2 years ago and it took nearly a year and a half to find out what was wrong. My single biggest...
I'm looking into the prices too. With the switch to the HFA versions of Albuterol the cost is going up for everybody. :sad: There aren't any generic versions available. Xopenex is a tier 2 rx for me...
I was only recently diagnosed with cough variant asthma, but I've been told to take Mucinex by my dr. it helps thin mucus so you can get it out. I take it just about every day. Especially when I'm...
Advair 250/50 1 puff every 12 hrs Spiriva 1 puff once a day. Albuterol MDI as needed Have had 1 round of steroids 3 depomedrol shots Not sure if I have asthma (on 4th dr and he isn't sure as to waht...
Chartreux, Serevent has not been pulled from the market. It is available by itself and as part of Advair. They both carry black box warnings about the risks of using serevent, but you can still get...