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Vagifem Medicine

October 24th, 2010
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About Vagifem

Vagifem is a medication used to relieve vaginal dryness, itching, and burning in postmenopausal women. This prescription medication works by replacing the estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce. Prior to beginning treatment, talk to your healthcare provider about other medical conditions you have and other medications you are taking. Side effects of Vagifem can include headaches, back pain, and vaginal yeast infections. Vagifem is a modified release pessary used to treat discomfort of the vagina. This is caused by a drop in the level of a hormone called oestrogen. Women have a decreased level of this hormone after menopause. Oestradiol which is in Vagifem is a natural type of oestrogen.

How Vagifem works?

Vagifem when placed in the vagina allows the hormone  to be released. This will increase the moisture of the vagina and relieve or stop discomfort in the vagina. It may take about two weeks for Vagifem to work. Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) is a prescription hormone replacement therapy medication. It comes in the form of small tablets that are inserted vaginally using disposable, single-use applicators. Vagifem is approved to treat vaginal inflammation caused by thinning of the vaginal tissues, usually the result of low estrogen levels after menopause. Vagifem contains estradiol, the primary estrogen hormone in premenopausal women; it does not contain any progesterone hormones.

Vagifem Dosage

Vagifem should be taken initially as 25 mcg tablet everyday. This should be continued for 14 days. From 15th day onwards, the dosage should be reduced to taking 1 tablet of 25 mcg 2 times a week. There are two different dosages for Vagifem® (estradiol vaginal tablets), and most women should start with the lower dose and switch to the higher dose only if necessary. As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.

Side effects of Vagifem

All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not.

If while undergoing treatment with Vagifem you experience any Vagifem side-effects or symptoms which may be due to Vagifem (whether or not it is mentioned below) please inform your doctor or pharmacist as early as possible. You may need medical treatment if you experience some of the side effects. The most common side effects reported are:

Mild effects such as slight vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, allergic reactions and skin rash. Rarely, other more serious side effects may occur.

Things to be careful of:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well or have an unwanted side effect while you are using Vagifem. This medicine helps most people with discomfort of the vagina as a result of menopause.

Other Information

If you have any further questions on your Vagifem treatment, or are unsure of any of the above information, please see your doctor or dispensing pharmacist who will be able to assist you.

BEFORE YOU USE VAGIFEM®

All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has thought about the benefits of you using

Vagifem and the risks that may be involved.

You must tell your doctor if:

· you have any unexplained vaginal bleeding · you have ever had breast cancer or breast lumps · you know or suspect you have cancer of the lining of your womb · you know or suspect you have a tumour which depends on hormones · you have a rare disease of blood pigments (porphyria) · you suffer from epilepsy · you suffer from migraine · you have a known allergy to oestradiol (Vagifem) or any other of the ingredients in Vagifem · you are pregnant or suspect you are pregnant · you have diabetes, asthma, heart disease, high blood pressure, blood clots, other blood

diseases or liver disease

If any of the conditions mentioned above worsen, treatment with Vagifem should be withdrawn.



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Tinnitus Relief – Prescribed Medications? Herbal Remedies?

October 23rd, 2010
Miles Hartley asked:




It is generally agreed that conventional medication cannot provide a cure for tinnitus – so why do our professional medical advisors continue to prescribe manufactured drugs for tinnitus relief?

You can find as many people who believe in herbal remedies for tinnitus relief as those who think it is a lot of bunkum – so if it is 50/50 for and against herbs who should we listen to?

In an effort to clear this up for you thought I it would be useful to take a closer look at some of the published information on prescribed medication and then look further into the views of the herbalists.

I shall go into some detail but generally I think we should accept that some prescribed drugs do provide a degree of tinnitus relief though they are more likely to produce side effects than accepted herbal remedies.

That fact alone is important to many of us but it is not that simple, because each of our bodies and our circulatory and nervous systems are different. So it is perfectly possible that the drug that gives me a dry mouth may give you no side effects at all, or may even make you sleepy whilst I remain wide awake all day.

Let us all remember the warnings about taking prescribed drugs – always read the leaflet on use and possible side effects, and if you experience any side effects whatsoever stop taking the drug and refer back to the doctor who prescribed it to you. Do this even if it appears to be relieving your tinnitus symptoms and giving you some tinnitus relief because the side symptoms could be far more dangerous to you than your tinnitus.

So what about prescription drugs?

A family of prescribed drugs known as benzodiazepine includes Valium, Klonopin, and Xanax. These are commonly prescribed by doctors for tinnitus relief and reports suggest they are effective and also act as a sleep aid but can cause unpleasant side effects such as a dry mouth and fuzzy vision. Worryingly they can also be addictive, especially valium which for this reason is less commonly prescribed.

Perversely Xanax is often prescribed for use in tinnitus therapy but in almost 10% of cases studied rather than ease tinnitus Xanax has be recorded as causing tinnitus.

Antidepressants such as amtriptyline, and migraine medications Neurotin and Campral are also listed as useful for tinnitus relief and so is a muscle relaxant called Baclofen.

So it seems to me that because there is no known prescription drug cure for tinnitus we are being offered drugs that have been designed for other uses and may as a consequence, also offer us a degree of tinnitus relief. Whilst this may not be entirely satisfactory if your doctor prescribes a drug that effectively reduces your tinnitus sounds without any side effects or risk of addiction it would be a shame to stop using it. At least until you find an effective alternative.

What about herbal remedies?

Broadly speaking we are looking for tinnitus relief using herbal remedies and compounds that can help us by improving our circulation, our nervous systems and cardiovascular systems and thus improve our whole body system which in turn offers us tinnitus relief. Here are just a few with a brief description of benefits they offer a tinnitus sufferer.

Ginkgo biloba; includes antioxidants which strengthen blood vessels and improve blood circulation. Strong claims that this reduces tinnitus noise by improving blood flow through damaged nerve endings.

Avena sativa; made from wild oats and claimed to reduce cholesterol levels so improving blood circulation.

Magnesium phosphate; a nerve and muscle relaxant often used as a cure for stress headaches.

Rosemary; an anti inflammatory and antioxidant, said to relieve depression and stress.

Ferrum phosphoricum; a biochemical compound which helps keep our organs and body tissues supplied with oxygen. Of particular help when we are feeling tired or short tempered.

I suppose we must accept that herbs are a more natural way of dealing with any illness or condition and that they are far less likely to be harmful. But remember – if you experience any side effects stop taking them immediately.

Well I hope this has been useful and helps you place prescribed medications and herbal remedies in context as part of your tinnitus relief therapy.



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What is a Muscle Spasm?

October 23rd, 2010
Annette Badowski asked:




A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that can be chronic and painful. There can be numerous types of muscle spasms as well as reasons for them. Some muscle spasm occurs after a trauma to an area, while still others have no discernible cause.

Many physicians believe that the spasm is your body’s way of protecting itself from further injury and generally occurs early after an injury.

What are the symptoms of Muscle Spasm?

A muscle spasm can feel like a tightening and clenching in the muscles in the area. It can be painful, but this isn’t always the case. If left untreated, a muscle spasm can turn into a muscle knot. These knots are significantly more painful than the original spasm and can be hard to get rid of. Usually this happens about two weeks after the initial injury. Unfortunately, some people do not seek help for a muscle a spam until it has already become a knot.

Some people use exercises or muscle relaxers in conjunction with pain medication to treat muscle a spasms, but this method is often time consumptive, and the pain killers and muscle relaxers can have side effects, like drowsiness, that interfere with everyday activities.

What causes a Muscle Spasm?

Muscle spasms occur when abnormal activity in the muscle triggers involuntary muscle contractions. The contractions occur when electrical signals to the brain affect nerve cells called motor neurons, which are located in the spinal cord. This will cause the muscle to tighten, pulling just enough to cause a rotation of one of the many spinal bones. A pinched nerve often results and causes severe, excruciating pain. A muscle spasm also keeps the muscle continuously “on” making it have to work all the time. Because the muscle is overworked, it can create a knot. Prompt medical treatment helps reduce the risk of muscle knots forming. Spasm can occur with just about any injury to the muscles.

Muscle cramps and spasms may involve part or all of a muscle or and most commonly occur in the hamstrings and quadriceps, feet, hands and the calf muscles.

Will Painwave X4000 Help with Muscle Spasm?

Yes! Painwave X4000 is an amazing invention that offers a non-invasive, drug-free method of muscle spasm relief. Unlike numerous pain relief methods that involve drugs or procedures, the Painwave X4000 works in concert with the body’s own bioelectromagnetic ecosystem. The Painwave X4000 also has no side effects, so it is safe to use as often as you wish. To use, all you have to do is gently glide the unit over the surface of the skin in a small circular motion. After a short period of time, the PainWave X4000 even stimulates circulation, cell activity and lymphatic movements. If you really want to get rid of muscle spasms, the PainWave X4000 can help and will possibly remove the pain forever.

Note: The information found in this article is not a substitute for professional advice. If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of severe muscle spasms, then seek the attention of a medical professional right away for a full diagnostic testing.

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