Question: I am on multiple medications. Recently, I have been taking Pamelor(for the past month). I also take regularly: inderal, periactin, dilantin, premarin (post hysterectomy), neurotin, synthroid,robaxin,daypro,darvocet(for past 2 months due to car accident). My facial skin has begun to discolor recently. It is turning brown in areas. I do not go in the sun at all, and have never had this problem before.

Another type of depressive disorder is manic-depressive illness, also called bipolar depression. Not nearly as prevalent as other forms of depressive disorders, manic depressive illness involves cycles of depression and elation or mania. Sometimes the mood switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual. When in the depressed cycle, you can have any or all of the symptoms of a depressive disorder. See similar questions...

Manic Depression is an older term for what is now more commonly called Bipolar Disorder. There is no other difference in the meaning. See similar questions...

Approximately 2-5% of patients may experience dizziness and facial flushing. Very rarely patients may have an unknown allergy to cortisone and have an anaphylactic reaction. Diabetics can have elevated glucose levels temporarily. See similar questions...

Cortisone is a naturally occuring steroid in your body that's produced by the adrenal gland. Your body produces it under stress. When it's needed, it's released into the blood stream and is relatively short acting. Synthetic cortisone closely matches your body's own production. The main difference is that manufactured cortisone can be injected into the area rather than put into the blood stream. It's also designed for a much longer duration (days instead of minutes). See similar questions...

That depends on your particular problem. I make my decisions based on the nature of your shoulder problem and how you reacted to the first injection. See similar questions...

Yes. Unfortunately, antidepressant medications, such as Prozac or Zoloft or Paxil, can trigger a manic episode in those who are predisposed. Also, sleep deprivation, abuse of stimulant medication, and extreme stress can trigger a manic episode. Studies at Heathrow airport in England demonstrate that travelers who lose sleep (travel East) have much higher subsequent rates of hospitalization for mania than travelers who travel west. See similar questions...

ANSWER: Cold weather can wreak havoc on your client's hands and nails. Special care must be taken during the winter months to combat the nail-related problems associated with this time of year. Some of the nail conditions you are likely to see include brittle nail syndrome, bacterial infections, and Raynaud's Phenomenon. (For information on brittle nail syndrome, fungal infections, and bacterial infections, please see the individual questions. See similar questions...

Answer: Public Chapter 410, known as the "Non-Smoker Protection Act", was signed into law by Governor Bredesen on June 11th, and will become effective on October 1, 2007. Question: Which version of smoke-free workplace bill passed both the House and Senate and was signed by Governor Bredesen? Answer: House Bill 1851 was passed by the State House of Representatives. The original language of the bill was amended and completely replaced with stronger smoke-free workplace requirements. See similar questions...

Answer: Controversy still exists regarding cortisone shots as a TMJ treatment. A cortisone injection can be of help in reducing inflammation in cases of an acute flair-up of degenerative joint disease or rheumatoid arthritis. However, it is only a temporary palliative measure and does not address the cause of the problem. Also, if given too often, the injections can actually cause degenerative joint changes. See similar questions...

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Some of the characteristics of mania appear as opposites of depression. Rather than a general slowing down of thought and activity, which is very common in depression, the person with mania experiences a speeding up of thought and activity. Also, with a manic episode the person's self-esteem and mood are elevated, which is unlike what happens in depression. A person experiencing a manic episode frequently encounters difficulty with relationships and problems at work, at school, or with the law. See similar questions...

Manic depressive illness (or bipolar disorder) is a neurological brain disorder that affects 2.3 million Americans today, or approximately one percent of the population. While manic-depressive illness usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood, it can sometimes start in early childhood or as late as age 40 or 50. Individuals diagnosed with manic-depressive illness, or bipolar disorder, have mood swings that alternate from periods of severe highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression). See similar questions...

While there is no limit to the number of shots one can receive, most common is about 3 shots a year. There's really no limit. There are practical limitations to a cortisone shot. If you give more than 3, it may not be working, in which case does it make sense to continue? Animal studies have shown that multiple and continued cortisone shots have shown some weakening in the cartilage and tendon areas. Repeated and continual injections can increase the risk of this potential side effect. See similar questions...

Cortisone can reduce the inflammation in an area of the body enough so that the body’s natural defenses can work more effectively. Often there is just too much inflammation for our body to deal with. See similar questions...

In my practice, the usual reasons are shoulder bursitis, rotator cuff tendinitis and shoulder arthritis. See similar questions...

Answer: I have had two patients who complain of this. However, it is hard to know if it is the medication or hardening of the arteries (the reason you take the drug in the first place). If you stop the drug it would clearly be gone by 1-2 weeks. If you see no difference, it is not the drug. In general, I do not see this problem with the drug. Question: I would like to know if stomach problems can occur while taking zocor. I have been taking zocor fro 3 months. See similar questions...

Answer: When the demand is away from the tipping point, even if your price is low, they don't buy your products. So inelastic. But when the demand is near the tipping point, it will be changed. See similar questions...

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